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• Microsoft Is Discontinuing SwiftKey for iOS - CNET

  28-09-2022 23:46 via cnet.com
  The app will be delisted from Apple's App Store on Oct. 5.
  
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• Tweaking the Global Food System Could Feed 1 Billion More People - CNET

  28-09-2022 23:41 via cnet.com
  Scientists outline a promising plan to mitigate the hunger crisis.
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077 Hits 20 Million Sales Thanks to Latest Surge - CNET

  28-09-2022 23:31 via cnet.com
  New DLC and a Netflix series appear to help with game sales.
  
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• State Stimulus Checks 2022: These States Are Sending Payments in October - CNET

  28-09-2022 23:04 via cnet.com
  More states are issuing tax rebates and inflation-relief checks this fall. Find out if yours is one of them.
  
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• The Kindle Scribe vs the ReMarkable 2 Tablet

  28-09-2022 23:03 via zdnet.com
  Amazon is one of the first giants to release an e-ink writing tablet, but it's not the very first company to feature an e-ink device that you can write on. Here are our first impressions of two top choices, and which one you should choose for taking notes on the go.
  
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• Kindle Scribe vs ReMarkable 2 Tablet: Digitize your notes

  28-09-2022 23:03 via zdnet.com
  Amazon is one of the first giants to release an e-ink writing tablet, but it's not the first company to feature an e-ink device that you can write on. Here are our first impressions of two top choices, and which one you should choose for taking notes on the go.
  
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• Kindle Scribe vs ReMarkable 2 Tablet

  28-09-2022 23:03 via zdnet.com
  Amazon is one of the first giants to release an e-ink writing tablet, but it's not the very first company to feature an e-ink device that you can write on. Here are our first impressions of two top choices, and which one you should choose for taking notes on the go.
  
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• Backyard Movie Night: What You Need for Cinema Under the Stars - CNET

  28-09-2022 22:59 via cnet.com
  Take full advantage of that outdoor space this fall. Here's the gear we recommend for an outdoor movie night.
  
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• Twitter Ran Ads on Profiles Trading in Child Sexual Abuse Content - CNET

  28-09-2022 22:58 via cnet.com
  Twitter says it's investigating the situation and suspended profiles for violating its rules.
  
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• Twitter Ran Ads on Profiles That Solicited Child Sexual Abuse Content - CNET

  28-09-2022 22:58 via cnet.com
  Twitter said it's investigating the situation and suspended profiles for violating its rules.
  
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• McDonald's Releasing Happy Meal-Inspired Box for Adults - CNET

  28-09-2022 22:48 via cnet.com
  The Cactus Plant Flea Market Box comes with either a burger or nuggets. There's also a wonky-looking figurine in the mix.
  
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• Why You Should Make Time To Clear Your Android Phone's Cache Today - CNET

  28-09-2022 22:45 via cnet.com
  You'd be surprised how much data is hanging out in your phone that you don't need.
  
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• Tesla AI Day 2022: Elon Musk's Optimus Robot, How to Watch and More - CNET

  28-09-2022 22:44 via cnet.com
  Engineers are trying to make a Tesla Bot for dangerous or boring work. At AI Day, expect updates on FSD technology for eventual self-driving cars too.
  
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• National Coffee Day 2022: Free Coffee at Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, Peet's and More - CNET

  28-09-2022 22:31 via cnet.com
  Find out how to get free coffee, discounts on beans and more.
  
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• Amazon Hardware Event: All the Alexa Commands You Need for Your Echo Devices - CNET

  28-09-2022 22:27 via cnet.com
  What can Amazon Alexa do for you? Here are all the voice commands you should know, including a few new ones that Amazon just announced at its fall event.
  
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• Best MicroSD Card Deals: Save Up to $177 On Cards From SanDisk, Lexar and Samsung - CNET

  28-09-2022 22:25 via cnet.com
  We've rounded up all the best MicroSD card bargains so you can grab some tiny memory cards at a big discount.
  
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• The Race to Find the Nord Stream Saboteurs

  28-09-2022 22:00
  Damage to the pipeline that runs between Russia and Germany is being treated as deliberate. Finding out what happened may not be straightforward.
  
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• Best Food Delivery Service: DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats and More - CNET

  28-09-2022 21:59 via cnet.com
  Use your phone to order delivery from a nearby restaurant with one of these apps. We've compared the best ones.
  
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• The next time you go out, Google Maps will give you the "neighborhood vibe"

  28-09-2022 21:51 via zdnet.com
  Google Maps wants to help you understand the "neighborhood vibe" of a place by surfacing locations that generate solid user feedback.
  
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• Google is making eco-friendly routing on Maps available to developers for free

  28-09-2022 21:50 via zdnet.com
  Businesses that use Google Maps to find routes for their drivers -- such as ridesharing companies or delivery companies -- will be able to use eco-routing within their own apps for their own user base, thus saving them money on fuel.
  
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• Make Your Life Easier with Amazon Alexa Routines. Here's How to Set Them Up - CNET

  28-09-2022 21:42 via cnet.com
  Alexa can automate your day with one simple command. Here's a step-by-step guide to set it up and what to ask your Amazon Echo -- especially since new Echos are on the way.
  
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• Trade in your old devices for Amazon gift cards. Here's how

  28-09-2022 21:41 via zdnet.com
  Amazon's Trade-In Program turns your unwanted electronics into Amazon gift cards. It's also a fast and simple way to get discounts on the latest Amazon products.
  
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• Google Search Gets a TikTok Look by Spotlighting Short-Form Video - CNET

  28-09-2022 21:35 via cnet.com
  Google is trying to make search results richer and more useful.
  
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• How we search the web is changing, so Google Search is changing too

  28-09-2022 21:26 via zdnet.com
  Inspired in part by Gen Z, which is increasingly turning to sources like TikTok and and Reddit for information, Google is revamping its search engine.
  
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• The best MacBook deals right now: September 2022

  28-09-2022 21:25 via zdnet.com
  For whatever reason you need a new MacBook, we've found the best Apple deals on the latest laptops and computers.
  
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• Amazon Alexa: 5 Hidden Features You've Gotta Try on Your Echo - CNET

  28-09-2022 21:25 via cnet.com
  You know Alexa can play music and give you the weather, but how about finding your phone or guarding your home?
  
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• Hurricane Ian: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile Offer Free Wireless Service for Impacted Customers - CNET

  28-09-2022 21:17 via cnet.com
  The nation's top carriers are also working with public safety agencies and emergency shelters to ensure service is maintained.
  
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• Best E Ink Tablets for 2022: Amazon's Kindle Scribe Joins the Pack - CNET

  28-09-2022 21:16 via cnet.com
  Amazon's new 10.2-inch Kindle Scribe will allow users to write notes by hand on PDFs and on Kindle titles using sticky notes.
  
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• Dogs Can Smell the Stress on Us, Scientists Say - CNET

  28-09-2022 21:04 via cnet.com
  New research suggests our anxiousness stinks, and dogs can pick it up from our sweat or breath.
  
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• Everything Amazon Announced at Its 2022 Hardware Event - CNET

  28-09-2022 21:03 via cnet.com
  A bunch of new Amazon devices were just unveiled, including the Kindle Scribe and Halo Rise.
  
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• Kindle Scribe Is More Than an E-Reader. You Can Draw on It, Too - CNET

  28-09-2022 21:02 via cnet.com
  Now you can take notes, mark up documents and doodle all in one place.
  
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• Amazon's New Echo Dot Speakers Promise the Best Sound Yet - CNET

  28-09-2022 21:01 via cnet.com
  From the Echo Dot with Clock to the Echo Dots Kids, Amazon's new speakers have twice as much bass as before.
  
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• 'She-Hulk' Release Schedule: When Does Episode 7 Land on Disney Plus? - CNET

  28-09-2022 21:00 via cnet.com
  Yep, we're up to episode 7! Let's look at the exact release time for the next episode of Marvel's comedy-superhero series.
  
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• The Try Guys Drama Explained: Who is Ned Fulmer and What Did He Do? - CNET

  28-09-2022 20:54 via cnet.com
  Here's everything you need to know about why the popular YouTube group let go of Fulmer.
  
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• Amazon Astro's Newest Tricks Don't Include Being on Sale - CNET

  28-09-2022 20:52 via cnet.com
  The home robot just got even better for helicopter pet parents.
  
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• Amazon Is Giving Your Echo Show 15 the Fire TV Treatment - CNET

  28-09-2022 20:47 via cnet.com
  New and existing Echo Show 15 owners will be able to take advantage of Amazon's upcoming Fire TV update.
  
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• Amazon Astro Review: It's Cute, Getting More Automated, and Not Worth It Yet - CNET

  28-09-2022 20:45 via cnet.com
  Amazon's ambitious robot assistant is equal parts fascinating and frustrating. It also still isn't for sale.
  
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• Amazon Echo Auto 2nd-Gen: Bring Alexa With You on Your Commute or Travels - CNET

  28-09-2022 20:42 via cnet.com
  Amazon also introduced Amazon Roadside Assistance, which will allow drivers to call via Alexa for assistance with roadside situations such as a flat tire or running out of gas.
  
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• Amazon Echo Auto 2nd-Gen: Bring Alexa on Your Commute or Travels - CNET

  28-09-2022 20:42 via cnet.com
  The company also introduces Amazon Roadside Assistance, which lets drivers call via Alexa for help with problems like a flat tire or an empty gas tank.
  
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• M&M's Debuts Purple Candy, Its First New Color in 10 Years - CNET

  28-09-2022 20:29 via cnet.com
  "I'm just gonna be me," the new female peanut M&M declares in a promo video.
  
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• Hidden Perks of Amazon Prime Make It Much More Than a Delivery Service - CNET

  28-09-2022 20:25 via cnet.com
  Amazon's subscription service provides a bevy of benefits beyond expedited shipping.
  
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• Amazon's New Ring Spotlight Camera Gets 3D Motion Detection. But You'll Have to Go Pro - CNET

  28-09-2022 20:25 via cnet.com
  Ring unveiled two new feature-rich outdoor cameras at Amazon's fall event, the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus and the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro.
  
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• Amazon's Echo Studio Debuts New Color and Audio Upgrades - CNET

  28-09-2022 20:25 via cnet.com
  The premium smart speaker now comes with spatial audio a sleek glacier white hue.
  
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• EU Commission to make it easier to sue over AI products

  28-09-2022 20:22 via bbc.co.uk
  People harmed by AI-powered products will have easier access to legal help.
  
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• Amazon's Echo Studio Debuts New Colors and Audio Upgrades - CNET

  28-09-2022 20:20 via cnet.com
  Customize the device with the new glacier white color today and the audio improvements make for, "an immersive audio experience."
  
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• Amazon Reveals the Halo Rise: A Sleep Sensing Gadget and Sunrise Alarm Clock - CNET

  28-09-2022 20:16 via cnet.com
  It's a sleep tracker for people who prefer not to wear a wristband or smartwatch overnight.
  
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• How to Make Money From That Car Sitting in Your Garage - CNET

  28-09-2022 20:15 via cnet.com
  If you've got a car you don't use much, considering renting it out online to gig drivers or tourists.
  
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• Amazon's Fire TV lineup adds the Omni QLED and more

  28-09-2022 20:12 via zdnet.com
  In addition to a host of new announcements regarding Kindles, Dots, and more, Amazon announced a new lineup of new Fire TV streaming devices and smart TVs. We have all the details here.
  
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• Amazon's Fire TV lineup adds Omni QLED and new TV Cube

  28-09-2022 20:12 via zdnet.com
  In addition to new announcements regarding Kindles, Dots, and more, Amazon announced an updated lineup of Fire TV streaming devices and smart TVs. Here are all the details.
  
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• Razer, Verizon and Qualcomm Are Making a 5G Gaming Handheld - CNET

  28-09-2022 20:08 via cnet.com
  Another Switch competitor is entering the arena in the form of the Razer Edge 5G.
  
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