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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 4, #397

  03-04-2025 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints, and the answers, for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 397 for April 4.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 20, #1857

  19-07-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 20, No. 1,857.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 20, #1135

  19-07-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 20, No. 1,135.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 20 #869

  19-07-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 20 No. 869.
  
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• We Don’t Have a Clean Indoor Air Act. Are Air Purifiers the Answer?

  19-07-2026 11:52 via cnet.com
  
  The Clean Air Act only covers outdoor air, but some pollutants lurk indoors. I consulted experts to determine whether air purifiers are enough to protect our airways.
  
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• Sony Is Paying Out $7.85M in PlayStation Store Credit. How to Claim Part of the Settlement

  19-07-2026 11:22 via cnet.com
  
  The allocated payment will go to your PlayStation Network wallet after the final approval hearing.
  
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• ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Review: Lenovo's Flagship Ultraportable Is Now More Repairable

  19-07-2026 11:01 via cnet.com
  
  The new Space Frame design should extend the life of the laptop, but doesn't alter the familiar X1 Carbon look and feel.
  
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• This iPhone Trick Can Eliminate Spam Calls for Good

  19-07-2026 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  You don't have to put up with spam calls any longer.
  
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• Best Smart Speakers for 2026: Big Sound and So Much More

  19-07-2026 02:00 via cnet.com
  
  We tested smart speaker audio, voice assistants and sensors to find the best for your home.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 19, #1856

  18-07-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 19, No. 1,856.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 19 #868

  18-07-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 19 No. 868.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 19, #1134

  18-07-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 19, No. 1,134.
  
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• People's Picks TV Winners: Upgrading Your TV Soon? CNET Readers Have a Favorite Brand

  18-07-2026 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Two brands win readers over, but for different reasons.
  
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• The Top Continuous Glucose Monitors That Doctors Recommend

  18-07-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you need to track your glucose, these are the CGM monitors to consider.
  
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• If You're a YouTube TV and DirecTV Subscriber, You Could Be Eligible for a Disney Settlement Payout

  18-07-2026 15:52 via cnet.com
  
  Disney has settled a lawsuit alleging it forced higher prices for live TV streaming subscriptions.
  
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• YouTube TV Review: Even at This Price, Still the Best Channel Selection You'll Find

  18-07-2026 14:01 via cnet.com
  
  A standout channel lineup and user-friendly features make YouTube TV a top live TV streaming service, but its value isn't what it used to be.
  
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• This Adorable BlackBerry-Inspired Phone Keeps Me Focused in Ways I Didn't Expect

  18-07-2026 14:01 via cnet.com
  
  The $490 Unihertz Titan 2 Elite has a few quirks, but it nails that BlackBerry Curve feeling.
  
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• The Same 5G Network Your Phone Uses Can Identify and Track Rogue Drones

  18-07-2026 14:01 via cnet.com
  
  In a proof-of-concept demonstration, AT&T and Ericsson showed how existing 5G networks can track aerial objects that might threaten public safety.
  
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• Your Smart Home Is Raising Your Electric Bill. Here’s How to Stop It

  18-07-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Always-on devices can quietly boost your energy use. Here are some settings to change -- and some devices you might want to unplug -- to avoid wasting energy and money.
  
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• My Top College Dorm Device Picks I've Tried Out at Home

  18-07-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Upgrade your dorm room with smart lights, voice assistants and security sensors, all at reasonable prices.
  
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• Astronomers Found the First Atmosphere on a Planet in Another Star's Habitable Zone

  18-07-2026 00:32 via cnet.com
  
  Science has discovered around 6,000 planets, and this is the first one, other than Earth, that is rocky and has an atmosphere.
  
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• Best Over-Ear Headphones We've Tested

  17-07-2026 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Prefer full-size headphones to earbuds? These are the best over-ear headphones you can buy, according to CNET's headphones expert.
  
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• You've Probably Watched One of the 300 Titles on Netflix Produced With AI

  17-07-2026 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  The streaming video company with the world's most subscribers has leaned quickly into AI-assisted production.
  
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• It’s Peachy Inappropriate 3D Greeting Card

  17-07-2026 21:49 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  
  Some greeting cards say “Thinking of You.” Others whisper “Happy Birthday.” This one barges into the room, slams a peach on the table, and says, “You know exactly what I mean.” The It’s Peachy Inappropriate 3D Greeting Card is the perfect combination of innocent fruit and absolutely guilty thoughts. At first glance, it’s just a beautifully crafted pop-up peach. Two seconds later, your friend’s brain connects the dots, and suddenly they’
  
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• Best AI Video Generators of 2026: Gemini Omni, Adobe Firefly and More Compared

  17-07-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  AI video generators are not created equal. These are the best ones we've tested.
  
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• Back-to-School Laptops and Tablet Prices Are Going Up, but There's a Workaround

  17-07-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Certified refurbished tech can help you save on your device, but don't expect all-time-low price drops.
  
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• F1 Is One of the Loudest Sports on Earth. This Is What Audiologists Recommend to Protect Your Hearing at the Belgian Grand Prix

  17-07-2026 16:55 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how McLaren protects its team and what experts want F1 fans to know before race day.
  
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• AI Chatbot Responses Often Mirror Government Censorship, Report Finds

  17-07-2026 16:52 via cnet.com
  
  When providing information about countries with restricted speech, the AI models behind chatbots and agents often sidestep prompts or offer responses trained on censored materials.
  
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• Siri AI vs. Old Siri on Apple Watch: It Wasn't Even Close

  17-07-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The WatchOS 27 public beta is here, and Apple's revamped assistant finally does what Siri should have been doing all along.
  
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• Apple vs. Open AI Explained: The Battle for AI Gadgets Begins With a Juicy Lawsuit

  17-07-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Ah, so that's why we didn't hear about ChatGPT at WWDC this year.
  
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