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• 'Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith' Gives Us Luke Skywalker as the 'Most Powerful Person in the Galaxy' - CNET

  10-07-2022 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Author Adam Christopher reveals where Rey's parents' names came from and how his Star Wars novel jumps into weird Sith lore.
  
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• It's 2022, So I'm Absolutely Still Playing My Nintendo Wii - CNET

  10-07-2022 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Welcome to my refuge in difficult times.
  
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• Best Prime Day Laptop Deals: Grab an Asus VivoBook With an OLED Display for Only $640 - CNET

  10-07-2022 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the best sales right now on laptops at Amazon, Best Buy and Newegg.
  
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• Best Prime Day TV Deals: $1,000 Off Samsung QLED, $330 Off Amazon Omni and More - CNET

  10-07-2022 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  Get a high-quality TV picture without the high price tag.
  
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• Skip Amazon's Fire TV Deals and Grab Google's Discounted Chromecast with Google TV - CNET

  10-07-2022 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  This matches the best price we've seen on Google's latest streaming hardware. Get one for $10 off ahead of Prime Day deals.
  
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• Stop Car Break-Ins Before They Happen: 8 Car Security Tips - CNET

  10-07-2022 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to keep your car safe.
  
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• Uber Leak Reportedly Reveals Battles With Governments, Taxi Firms and Labor Laws - CNET

  10-07-2022 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  Over 124,000 leaked documents obtained by The Guardian outline the ride-hailing startup's aggressive expansion tactics from 2013 to 2017.
  
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• This Secret Prime Day Coupon Page Helps Saves Prime Members Even More - CNET

  10-07-2022 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  Redeeming the coupons is easy, and all Prime members are eligible. Make your Prime Day purchases more affordable with this quick trick.
  
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• Apple's New Lockdown Mode for iPhone Fights Hacking - CNET

  10-07-2022 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  The new feature, which will be made available for free in the fall for iPhones, iPads and Macs, offers "extreme" protection.
  
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• Your Fire Pit Is More Useful Than You Think - CNET

  10-07-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  A fire pit isn't just for fall or winter. Here's how to take advantage of yours even in the hotter months.
  
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• The 5 best smart lights of 2022

  10-07-2022 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best smart light? ZDNet's top choice is the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance smart bulb, the OG where smart lights are concerned. The Philips Hue maintains top quality and compatibility to match its price tag, but we also cover more options that rival it in versatility.
  
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• NASCAR Quaker State 400: How to Watch the Race Live Today - CNET

  10-07-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Quaker State 400 starts soon. Even if you don't have cable TV, you can enjoy all the racin' and rubbin' in Atlanta from home.
  
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• LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (2022) Review: Light, Long Battery Life and a Big Display - CNET

  10-07-2022 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  For those who value a big screen for productivity but still want a light laptop for frequent travel, LG offers one of the best options out there.
  
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• The Worst Credit Card Mistakes You Should Stop Making - CNET

  10-07-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll break down how to change these common credit card bad habits to help prevent serious financial consequences.
  
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• 21 Last-Chance Early Prime Day Deals You Still Can Shop Ahead of the Big Day - CNET

  10-07-2022 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  Prime Day is just a few days away, and that means you've only got a short time left to take advantage of these great early deals.
  
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• Apple's Tim Cook Seen Riding a Rivian Electric Truck at Sun Valley Conference - CNET

  10-07-2022 18:48 via cnet.com
  
  The Apple CEO reportedly took the air in Rivian's R1T pickup.
  
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• Want to Set a VPN Up on Your Smart TV? Here Are 5 Ways to Do It - CNET

  10-07-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can keep your viewing activities private and unlock a ton of streaming options when you set up a VPN on your smart TV. Here's how.
  
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• Uber Files: Massive leak reveals how top politicians secretly helped Uber

  10-07-2022 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Emmanuel Macron is among leaders who helped the ride-hailing company disrupt new markets.
  
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• 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Review: Disappointingly Shallow Marvel Encore for Taika Waititi - CNET

  10-07-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  This Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster tries to stuff too much in, failing to give Natalie Portman's mighty return or Christian Bale's creepy baddie enough time to shine.
  
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• The Uber campaign: how ex-Obama aides helped sell firm to world

  10-07-2022 18:00
  
  Uber sought access to leaders, officials and diplomats through David Plouffe and Jim Messina, leak showsUber broke laws, duped police and built secret lobbying operation, leak revealsIt was a Sunday afternoon in early November 2015 when David Plouffe emailed his fellow former Barack Obama campaigner Matthew Barzun, typing “Mr ambassador” in the subject line.Plouffe was working for Uber, and Barzun had been rewarded for his fundraising efforts for the US president with the plum job of
  
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• Most People Aren't Tracking This Key Health Metric (and They Should Be) - CNET

  10-07-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  You've likely measured your heart rate or pulse, but what about your heart rate variability?
  
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• PicassoTile Building Tiles, Race Tracks and More are up to 78% Off for Early Prime Day - CNET

  10-07-2022 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  This early Prime Day offer brings huge discounts on these clever magnetic building blocks, but only if you're an Amazon Prime member.
  
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• This Simple Thermostat Change Can Lower Your Summer Electric Bill - CNET

  10-07-2022 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  There's an ideal temperature to set your thermostat to during the warmer months. We'll explain.
  
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• Will Your iPhone Run iOS 16? Some Won't Be Compatible - CNET

  10-07-2022 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's newest iPhone update is still in beta, but it's expected to be released to the public this fall.
  
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• 'Thor: Love and Thunder': Post-Credits Scenes and MCU Cameos, Explained - CNET

  10-07-2022 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Marvel movie's extra scenes introduce a potential future adversary and reunite us with an old friend.
  
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• It's Not a Giant Ice Cube: Here's How an Air Conditioner Works to Cool Your Home - CNET

  10-07-2022 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Learn how air conditioners keep you cool when it's hot outside.
  
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• Hit the links anywhere with a discount on this golf simulator

  10-07-2022 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The TruGolf Mini is just one of the many deals giving Prime Day a run for its money.
  
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• Score 3 Free Months of Audible Premium Plus With This Early Prime Day Offer - CNET

  10-07-2022 16:33 via cnet.com
  
  This Prime Member-exclusive deal gives you free access to over 200,000 audio books and podcasts, exclusive discounts and more.
  
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• The best Amazon Prime Day 2022 robot vacuum deals

  10-07-2022 16:30 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 robot vacuum deal? The Shark AV1010AE IQ Robot Vacuum with XL Self-Empty base is ZDNet's top choice. Listed at 36% off, this robot vacuum can suck up all the dirt in your house without sucking up all your money. But it's not the only robot vacuum on sale for Prime Day this year.
  
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• Amazon's Hidden Coupon Page Saves Prime Members Even More During Prime Day - CNET

  10-07-2022 16:28 via cnet.com
  
  From toilet paper to charging cables, these Prime member coupons can help you save extra cash on your Prime Day purchases.
  
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• Musk muses about Mars and Earth – but stays quiet on Twitter deal

  10-07-2022 16:22
  
  Billionaire avoids talking of collapse of $44bn deal but talks about colonizing Mars and boosting Earth’s birthrates at conference Elon Musk reportedly talked about the colonization of Mars and boosting Earth’s birthrates during his keynote address at Allen & Co’s Sun Valley conference on Saturday, but he avoided discussing his attempt to withdraw from his $44bn bid to buy Twitter.Musk’s talk to close out this year’s edition of the Idaho conference which annuall
  
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• Ziply Fiber Home Internet Review: Off to a Good Start - CNET

  10-07-2022 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Ziply Fiber has quickly become one of the fastest and all-around best ISPs to serve the Northwest.
  
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• The Best Smart Bulbs for Less Than $20: Wiz, Wyze, Cree, GE and More - CNET

  10-07-2022 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for smart light bulbs that you can automate or control with voice commands? There's no need to spend more than $15.
  
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• The best Amazon Prime Day 2022 security camera deals

  10-07-2022 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 deal on security cameras? The Blink Outdoor five-camera pack is ZDNet's top choice. It's 50% off right now, and you get five cameras. We'll update this guide with more Prime Day deals as they become available.
  
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• The best Amazon Prime Day 2022 PC gaming deals

  10-07-2022 15:30 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 PC gaming deal? The Logitech G PRO X wireless Lightspeed gaming headset, because Logitech's top-end wireless gaming headset rarely sees a discount this steep.
  
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• Use Your Nightly Shower to Get Better Sleep - CNET

  10-07-2022 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Showering before bed is a good way to fall asleep fast. Here's how to do it right.
  
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• This New Instant Pot Has a Built-In Air Fryer Lid. Here's What I Thought of It - CNET

  10-07-2022 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  This first-ever Instant Pot with a built-in air fryer lid has the potential to do it all while saving some serious space in your kitchen.
  
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• The best Amazon Prime Day 2022 tablet deals

  10-07-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 tablet deal? The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is $120 off ahead of Amazon's annual sale. But it's not the only tablet that's currently selling for less.
  
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• Get 12 months of PlayStation Plus Essential for $55

  10-07-2022 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Deal Days are here, and with them come 12 months of savings and free games for Playstation fans.
  
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• Get $200 for Amazon Prime Day Shopping With This Credit Card - CNET

  10-07-2022 14:53 via cnet.com
  
  The Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card will also get you 6% cash back on Prime Day deals.
  
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• The best Amazon Prime Day 2022 outdoor deals

  10-07-2022 14:30 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 outdoor deal? The 2x4basics custom shed kit is ZDNet's top choice. But there are other great outdoor deals to be found -- including an inflatable kayak.
  
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• Should You Buy Smart Home Gadgets on Prime Day? - CNET

  10-07-2022 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Black Friday is your best bet for the best discounts of the year, but you'll still find smart home deals worth considering on Prime Day.
  
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• How to Save an Additional 5% on Target Deal Days This Week - CNET

  10-07-2022 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  The Target REDcard gets you a discount on all of your Target purchases -- as well as other perks.
  
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• The best Amazon Prime Day 2022 Fire TV deals

  10-07-2022 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 deal on Fire TV devices? The 65-inch Toshiba M550 Series is ZDNet's top choice because it offers a home theater 4K UHD experience at $500 off. But it's not the only Fire TV on sale this Prime Day.
  
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• Private Mortgage Insurance: How PMI Works - CNET

  10-07-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  If your down payment on a home is less than 20%, you'll most likely have to purchase PMI to secure a mortgage.
  
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• Microsoft researched what made employees truly happy. One result was startling

  10-07-2022 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Redmond went very deep into the numbers -- and the feelings. What emerged was the potential debunking of a popular concept.
  
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• Gamers Hate NFTs. A New Wave of 'Web3 Games' Hopes to Change That - CNET

  10-07-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  "Web3 games" are those that utilize crypto and NFTs. Gamers have rejected them en masse, but some Web3 game developers think they can win players over.
  
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• Dark Extinction Has Scientists Worried. Here's What They're Doing About It - CNET

  10-07-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Species are likely to die long before we have a chance to discover them. How can we ensure they're not lost forever?
  
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• Apple's Lockdown Mode: Why There's a New Level of Security for Your iPhone - CNET

  10-07-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giant has always talked the talk about security. Now it's walking the walk.
  
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• The best Amazon Prime Day 2022 deals available right now

  10-07-2022 13:30 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best early Amazon Prime Day 2022 deal right now? The Shark AV1010AE IQ robot vacuum is $219 off. If you're looking for more early Prime Day 2022 deals, ZDNet is compiling them to save you time.
  
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