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• Lenovo's Back to School Sale Offers Big Savings on Laptops and Tech Sitewide - CNET

  21-08-2022 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, you can save a little more if you're actually heading back to school this fall as a student or teacher.
  
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• Instant Checkmate review

  21-08-2022 20:40 via techradar.com
  
  Instant Checkmate is a people search tool that aggregates data from public records. The service is user-friendly and provides a wide range of information, including contact details and criminal records. However, the results are not instant, and the service requires you to answer numerous questions and navigate several warnings before receiving a report, which can be frustrating. Despite these inconveniences, the site is worth exploring, boasting over 1.4 billion recent searches.In this Instant C
  
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• Spend $100 on Diapers, Get a Free $30 Target Gift Card - CNET

  21-08-2022 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  Get some cash back when you buy diapers or baby wipes in bulk this week at Target.
  
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• Best Earplugs for Sleeping in 2022 - CNET

  21-08-2022 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you need to block out a snoring partner or noisy neighbors, these earplugs have your ears covered.
  
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• The 5 best carry-on luggage of 2022

  21-08-2022 19:26 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best carry-on luggage? The Away Carry-On is ZDNET's top choice because of its value. We researched and compared features, as well as performance, durability, and cost to determine our No. 1 pick and other honorable mentions.
  
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• New Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Trailer Revealed During Pokemon World Championships - CNET

  21-08-2022 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a closer look at competitive battling in the upcoming Pokemon games.
  
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• Woot's Audio Sale Knocks Hundreds Off Top-Rated Headphones, Speakers and More - CNET

  21-08-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  This is a chance to save big on some of our favorite pieces of audio gear on the market right now.
  
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• House of the Dragon: How to Adjust Your TV for the Best Picture - CNET

  21-08-2022 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The first episode drops tonight on HBO Max. Here are the TV settings we recommend.
  
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• The 5 best RVs of 2022: Top motorhomes and campers

  21-08-2022 18:48 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best RV? Coachmen RV Pursuit 27XPS is ZDNET's top choice. We found the best RV for a family of four, best bang-for-your-buck RV, best luxurious RV, the most reliable RV, and the best RV for full-time living. These come from the top brands and span Class A, B, and C types.
  
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• Xiaomi 12s Ultra

  21-08-2022 18:14 via techradar.com
  
  It isn't often that a landmark phone like the Xiaomi 12s Ultra comes along and marks a breakthrough in camera technology. As the first phone to feature a 1-inch camera sensor – credentials previously reserved for high-end compact cameras like the Sony RX100 IIV – it closes the gap between the two product categories like no other. This isn't Xiaomi's first foray into class-leading camera sensors. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra started the brand on its wave-making, camera-claxon-honking j
  
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• Back-to-School Savings: Up to 54% Off Bentgo Lunch Boxes, Backpacks and More - CNET

  21-08-2022 18:12 via cnet.com
  
  Bentgo lunch boxes are durable, leak-proof and right now you can snag one for over half off the usual price.
  
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• NFL Preseason Week 2: How to Watch Eagles vs. Cleveland Browns, Bengals vs. Giants Today - CNET

  21-08-2022 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  See how you can stream Sunday's games live.
  
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• Tick Season Is Here. How to Find and Remove Ticks From Your Pets - CNET

  21-08-2022 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  We'll also tell you how to keep ticks off your furry friends and lawn in the first place.
  
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• ESR HaloLock with CryoBoost chargers: Fast wireless charging in your car, home, or office

  21-08-2022 17:15 via zdnet.com
  
  ESR is known for making affordable power products for Apple devices that get the job done. Its latest provides extra cooling and fast wireless charging.
  
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• WNBA Playoffs 2022: How to Watch Wings vs. Sun, Mystics vs. Storm Today - CNET

  21-08-2022 16:12 via cnet.com
  
  Sunday features a pair of crucial Game 2 matchups on ABC and ESPN, and you don't need cable to watch.
  
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• ‘It’s a modern-day Facebook’ – how BeReal became Gen Z’s favourite app

  21-08-2022 16:00
  
  A new wave of social media apps are taking advantage of the revolt against Instagram and TikTok. Will these ‘authentic’ networks change the way we connect?“Instagram, please stop trying to be TikTok.” App users including Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner shared this plea last month when Instagram trialled changes that flooded users’ feeds with short-form videos called “reels” and content uploaded by strangers. They were reacting to Instagram’s attemp
  
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• The Easiest Method to Remove a Tick Is One That Doesn't Require Tweezers - CNET

  21-08-2022 15:35 via cnet.com
  
  Ticks are active through November in the US, which means you still need to be observant and prepared.
  
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• Citi Simplicity Card: Mitigate Debt With a Balance Transfer - CNET

  21-08-2022 14:55 via cnet.com
  
  In lieu of rewards, the Citi Simplicity offers cardholders an opportunity to avoid interest by utilizing a balance transfer.
  
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• Delta just offended its most loyal customers and the question is why

  21-08-2022 14:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Airlines want more corporate customers. Is this the best way to treat them?
  
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• William MacAskill: ‘There are 80 trillion people yet to come. They need us to start protecting them’

  21-08-2022 14:00
  
  The moral philosopher gives most of his earnings to charity, says we need more not less economic growth to tackle global heating, and in a striking new book argues that it’s our duty to ensure the wellbeing of our distant descendantsAlthough most cultures, particularly in the west, provide a great many commemorations of distant ancestors – statues, portraits, buildings – we are much less willing to consider our far-off descendants. We might invoke grandchildren, at a push great
  
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• They both used Apple AirTags to track their possessions. Only one turned out well

  21-08-2022 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Many are resorting to AirTags as a way to know where their lost or stolen items are. This doesn't always solve the problem.
  
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• iOS 16 Beta: Check Out All the New Features for iPhone - CNET

  21-08-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Features include an update to Messages and finally, a battery icon for iPhones with Face ID.
  
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• 'House of the Dragon': When The 'GoT' Prequel Drops in Your Time Zone - CNET

  21-08-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  House of the Dragon's first episode airs 9 p.m. on Sunday in the US. Here's when it drops on streaming services around the globe.
  
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• Google's Most Advanced Robot Brain Just Got a Body video - CNET

  21-08-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Google has taken a new leap forward in AI, building its most advanced natural language processing into a helper robot that can understand (and act on) normal human speech.
  
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• Google Robot Tech Can Understand You on a Human Level - CNET

  21-08-2022 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  AI language skills let you command robots in plain English. The same AI tech lets the robots navigate the chaos of the real world.
  
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• Beckham Hotel Collection Gel Pillow

  21-08-2022 14:00 via techradar.com
  
  The Beckham Hotel Collection Gel Pillow is one of the best pillows when it comes to sheer value for money, especially as it comes in a pack of two. This down-alternative, hotel-style pillow features a plush, hypoallergenic gel fiber filling.But how does this affordable pillow feel to sleep on? For three weeks, we tested the Beckham Hotel Collection Gel Pillow in a range of positions and scenarios to determine if its quality and performance are as impressive as its relatively low price tag. Keep
  
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• This Habit Is Making Your Monthly Water Bills Skyrocket - CNET

  21-08-2022 13:25 via cnet.com
  
  While tempting, that bubble bath is much more costly than a shower.
  
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• The Low Threshold for Face Recognition in New Delhi

  21-08-2022 13:00
  
  Police in India's capital say they only require an 80 percent accuracy rate for matches, raising new alarm bells for civil liberty advocates.
  
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• How to Find Out if You Were Denied a Loan Because of Equifax's Credit Score Mistake - CNET

  21-08-2022 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Due to a "coding error," the agency sent lenders inaccurate credit scores for millions of Americans.
  
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• Are these guys for real? How to keep your business safe from deepfakes

  21-08-2022 13:00
  
  Scammers are using manipulated video and audio to dupe employees into handing over money. But protection is possibleIs that really Tom Cruise about to wrestle an alligator? Keanu Reeves dancing like nobody is watching? Or Robert Pattinson getting shade from his cat? No – it’s a deepfake.Deepfake technology is advanced artificial intelligence that replaces actual video and audio with video and audio that was artificially created from other sources. While it may look like harmless fun
  
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• A recruiter asked a disgracefully rude question and acted as if it was normal

  21-08-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Just what sorts of attitudes has worked from home engendered? Sometimes, not very good ones.
  
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• Here's the Best Way to Start a Side Hustle and Make Extra Money Each Month - CNET

  21-08-2022 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  A side gig can help supplement your income without risking your full-time job.
  
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• Pixel 6A vs. Samsung Galaxy A53 vs. Nothing Phone: Which Is the Midrange Star? - CNET

  21-08-2022 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  These three phones are superb affordable options, but which one truly deserves your money? Let's find out.
  
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• NASCAR at Watkins Glen: How to Watch Today's Race Without Cable - CNET

  21-08-2022 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Go Bowling at The Glen is later today. You don't need cable TV to enjoy all the racin' and rubbin' on USA Network.
  
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• We can make our phones harder to hack but complete security is a pipe dream | John Naughton

  21-08-2022 10:30
  Even the latest iPhone scare won’t persuade us to choose safety over convenienceApple caused a stir a few weeks ago when it announced that the forthcoming update of its mobile and laptop operating systems would contain an optional high-security mode that would provide users with an unprecedented level of protection against powerful “spyware” software that surreptitiously obtains control of their devices.It’s called Lockdown Mode and, according to Apple, “offers an e
  
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• The Storm is Upon Us review: indispensable QAnon history, updated

  21-08-2022 08:00
  Donald Trump welcomed the conspiracy at the White House. Its followers stormed Congress. Big Tech still seems not to care. Mike Rothschild’s book should sound the alarm for us allWhat is it that has hypnotized so many addled souls who devote themselves to decoding the Delphic clues of the QAnon conspiracy?What they think they’re getting is “secret knowledge”, from “Q” and a bunch of other military insiders working for Donald Trump, about “the storm &hell
  
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• Get lifetime access to Jillian Michaels' fitness training and diet planning for $150

  21-08-2022 05:00 via zdnet.com
  
  New users get over 800 custom workouts from a top fitness expert and advanced meal planner for more than 65% off.
  
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• Bentley Mulliner Batur Coupe Was Inspired by Crouching Tigers - CNET

  21-08-2022 05:00 via cnet.com
  
  This W12-powered coachbuilt fastback previews the future of Bentley's electric car designs.
  
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• $2M Coachbuilt Mulliner Batur Previews Bentley's EV Design Future - CNET

  21-08-2022 05:00 via cnet.com
  
  While this coupe uses Bentley's W12 engine, its styling is a look into the brand's upcoming EVs.
  
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• The 5 best washers of 2022: Top washing machines

  21-08-2022 04:27 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best washing machine? The GE UltraFresh Vent System Front-Load Washer with OdorBlock is ZDNET's top choice because of its many features at a competitive price. We researched and compared hundreds of washers based on their cost, size, and type.
  
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• Get 5 years of access to this easy app builder for just $50

  21-08-2022 04:10 via zdnet.com
  
  You don't need to know how to write a single word of code in order to build successful mobile apps. All you need is an intuitive app builder.
  
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• Dear Streamers, Not Every TV Show Needs a Whole Series - CNET

  21-08-2022 04:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Some stories really don't need to consume 10 hours of your life.
  
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• Did You Get All 16 Free At-Home COVID Test Kits? Now Is the Time to Order Them - CNET

  21-08-2022 03:25 via cnet.com
  
  The website COVIDTests.gov gives you 16 free COVID-19 home tests. Here's how to make sure you get all of them.
  
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• Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster Is One Serious Send-Off - CNET

  21-08-2022 03:00 via cnet.com
  
  Farewell, V12, we will miss you.
  
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• Most COVID-19 Test Boxes Are Wrong: How to Find Your Tests' Real Expiration Dates - CNET

  21-08-2022 02:15 via cnet.com
  
  The FDA has extended expiration dates for several COVID-19 tests. See how long your COVID at-home tests really last.
  
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• These 6 Hacks Can to Make Your Dorm Room Mattress Feel More Comfortable - CNET

  21-08-2022 02:00 via cnet.com
  
  Chances are your dorm mattress is firm, worn down and/or uncomfortable. Consider these tips to make your bed more cozy for sleep.
  
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• I Redesigned the iPhone 14 Camera So Apple Doesn't Have To - CNET

  21-08-2022 02:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The iPhone 14's camera needs to be the best one around. Here's how Apple can do it.
  
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• Echos in Excess: Put an Alexa Device in Every Room of Your Home - CNET

  21-08-2022 02:00 via cnet.com
  
  It won't sound so crazy when you hear about the neat things you can do with a houseful of Amazon Echo products.
  
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• Is there a green solution to the vinyl record backlog?

  21-08-2022 01:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Green Vinyl Records is taking the vinyl out of vinyl to offer more environmentally-friendly LPs.
  
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