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• Hot deals and striking innovation keep consumers buying tablets, analysts say

  06-02-2023 23:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Economic uncertainty took a toll on the tablet and PC markets. Despite that, the tablet market in Q4 2022 continued to grow while PCs suffered heavy declines.
  
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• Digital pound likely this decade, Treasury says

  06-02-2023 23:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Treasury and Bank of England will formally start a consultation for the digital currency, on Tuesday.
  
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• More People Need to Watch One of the Best Sci-Fi Films of 2022 - CNET

  06-02-2023 23:32 via cnet.com
  
  Biopunk fairy tale Vesper took six years to make, so we should definitely watch it.
  
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• Your Old Phone Can Turn Into a Free Home Security Camera. Here's How - CNET

  06-02-2023 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Dig that old cellphone out of your drawer and transform it into a new security camera.
  
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• Microsoft expected to share more ChatGPT integrations on Tuesday

  06-02-2023 23:08 via zdnet.com
  
  The tech giant is holding an event at its Redmond headquarters, where it could share how it's integrating the AI chatbot into services like the Bing search engine.
  
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• Microsoft's ChatGPT Plans for Bing Could Surface on Tuesday - CNET

  06-02-2023 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  CEO Satya Nadella is hosting an event that will detail some "exciting projects."
  
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• Microsoft May Reveal ChatGPT Plans at Event on Tuesday - CNET

  06-02-2023 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  CEO Satya Nadella is expected to detail some "exciting projects."
  
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• The Last of Us recap episode four – ambush in Kansas!

  06-02-2023 23:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Ellie gets to grips with a gun, Joel has a rude awakening – and here’s Melanie Lynskey as the revolutionary Kathleen. But don’t be fooled by her dulcet tones … she’s as twisted as they comeThis article contains spoilers for The Last of Us TV series. Do not read unless you have seen episodes one to four …After the heartbreaking spectacle of Bill and Frank’s two-hander, here we saw Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) return to centre stage as th
  
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• ChatGPT has a new rival, Google Bard

  06-02-2023 22:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Google rolls out its AI chat service, Bard, to select test users ahead of a broader rollout in upcoming weeks.
  
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• You Should Cancel Those Barely Used App Subscriptions Right Now - CNET

  06-02-2023 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Don't know every service you're paying for on your iPhone or Android? Maybe it's probably time to cancel a few.
  
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• The 5 best phone cases for the Samsung Galaxy S23, 23+, and Ultra

  06-02-2023 22:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The best phone cases for the Samsung Galaxy S23 are durable, antimicrobial, and eco-friendly.
  
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• Animal Shelter Will Bury Your Ex's Name in Cat Litter for Valentine's Day - CNET

  06-02-2023 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  Kitties are ready to piss all over your former flame's good name.
  
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• Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for 2023 - CNET

  06-02-2023 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  In need of the best noise-canceling headphones to drown out irritating background sounds? Look no further.
  
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• Microsoft to Hold Special ChatGPT Event Tuesday - CNET

  06-02-2023 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  CEO Satya Nadella is expected to detail some "exciting projects."
  
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• Ben Affleck Looking Painfully Bored at the Grammys Is Now a Meme - CNET

  06-02-2023 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Attending a posh awards ceremony would be a dream come true for some, but the actor seemed miserable.
  
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• Einstein's Mind-Bending Theory Helps Scientists Analyze a Dead Star - CNET

  06-02-2023 21:14 via cnet.com
  
  Gravitational microlensing has allowed astronomers to make a historical measurement of a white dwarf's mass.
  
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• How to kit out your Raspberry Pi with a cooling case

  06-02-2023 20:56 via zdnet.com
  
  While small heatsinks are good for cooling, when things start to get hot, you need a cooling case.
  
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• How to kit out your Raspberry Pi with a cool cooling case

  06-02-2023 20:56 via zdnet.com
  
  While small heatsinks are good for cooling, when things start to get hot, you need a cooling case.
  
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• Distant Galaxy Dubbed the 'Sparkler' Mirrors Early Milky Way - CNET

  06-02-2023 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  The ancient glow is a ravenous youngster gobbling globs of stars.
  
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• The 5 best Amazon tablets of 2023

  06-02-2023 20:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon has made a splash with its tablets, but which Amazon tablet is the best? ZDNET has the scoop on the best Amazon tablets worth your money in 2023.
  
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• NFL Playoffs 2023: Super Bowl Schedule, Bracket and How to Watch and Stream for Free - CNET

  06-02-2023 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  We're less than a week away from crowning a Super Bowl champion.
  
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• Google trials its own AI chatbot Bard after success of ChatGPT

  06-02-2023 20:47 via theguardian.com
  
  Technology will be added to Google’s search engine after explosion in use of rival backed by MicrosoftGoogle is releasing its own artificial intelligence chatbot, called Bard, as it responds to the huge success of the Microsoft-backed ChatGPT.The company is also adding the technology behind Bard to the Google search engine to enable complex queries – such as whether the guitar or piano is easier to learn – to be distilled into digestible answers. Continue reading...
  
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• Google Unveils Its ChatGPT Rival for AI-Powered Conversation - CNET

  06-02-2023 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Meet Bard, Google's AI chatbot powered by LaMDA.
  
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• Google Unveils Its ChatGPT Rival - CNET

  06-02-2023 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Meet Bard, Google's AI chatbot powered by LaMDA.
  
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• How to connect to a VirtualBox virtual machine from your LAN

  06-02-2023 20:24 via zdnet.com
  
  When you deploy a virtual machine from VirtualBox, you might find it unreachable from your network. Find out how to fix that.
  
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• Here's Where Elon Musk's Tesla Is After 5 Years in Space - CNET

  06-02-2023 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  The red Tesla Roadster and its "driver" Starman are probably in rough shape.
  
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• Google Is Feeling the Heat From Its Own Employees - CNET

  06-02-2023 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  From a rally in New York to a strike in Austin, Texas, full-time employees and contractors are voicing their displeasure at the search giant.
  
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• Bard: Google launches ChatGPT rival

  06-02-2023 20:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech giant says its new Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot will roll out in the coming weeks.
  
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• The 5 best running headphones of 2023

  06-02-2023 19:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Hit your stride to while listening to your favorite tunes with headphones built for running. The best running headphones are water-resistant, track your distance, and have ANC.
  
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• Jupiter Leapfrogs Saturn to Take Crown for Most Moons in Solar System - CNET

  06-02-2023 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  A dozen recently confirmed new moons have boosted the giant planet's tally of orbital followers to 92.
  
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• Tax Season 2023: When Are Taxes Due? When Will I Get My Refund? - CNET

  06-02-2023 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  Find out all the deadlines you need to know this tax season.
  
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• Singapore open to ChatGPT use in schools, but urges caution

  06-02-2023 19:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Schools are given "guidance and resources" to use artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, to enhance learning, but students first must understand basic concepts and do not become over-reliant on technological tools, says education minister.
  
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• Wordle Tips: More People Need to Try This Winning Starter Word - CNET

  06-02-2023 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: I've trained myself to use one particular starter word, and I just can't get off the train. That's a hint.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: A weekend later, I'm nearly sold

  06-02-2023 19:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Galaxy flagship phone is even more complete than the last, but some of its previous-gen woes persist.
  
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• 3 ways to mirror an Android device to your TV

  06-02-2023 19:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Want to watch videos or play games from your Android phone on your TV? You can do that by mirroring your device on your big-screen television.
  
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• The 5 best bookshelf speakers of 2023

  06-02-2023 19:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Klipsch brings us the best bookshelf speakers based on design, performance, and affordability. To see how it compares, these are the best bookshelf speakers of 2023.
  
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• Overwatch 2 Season 3: New Map, First IP Crossover, First... Dating Sim? - CNET

  06-02-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The next season also introduces a suite of new skins and other changes to the game.
  
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• Overwatch 2 Season 3: New Map, First IP Crossover and First Dating Sim - CNET

  06-02-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The next season also introduces a suite of new skins and other changes to the game.
  
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• How to Track Your IRS Tax Refund - CNET

  06-02-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS has started processing 2022 tax returns. Find out when to expect your refund and how to track it.
  
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• What Is the Butterfly Effect? How Scientists Find Beauty In Mathematical Chaos - CNET

  06-02-2023 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  A crew of experts have used chaos theory to 3D-print stunning pieces of jewelry. As Einstein himself once said, "the greatest scientists are always artists as well."
  
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• Name a Cockroach After Your Ex, and Zoo Will Feed It to an Animal - CNET

  06-02-2023 18:54 via cnet.com
  
  Happy Valentine's Day everyone.
  
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• Roughly 69,000 Pounds of Charcuterie Meats Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns - CNET

  06-02-2023 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  Eight different products are recalled after a possible source of listeria is found during a routine inspection.
  
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• More People Should Watch This Twisted Gem of a Thriller on Prime Video - CNET

  06-02-2023 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  Pick up The Black Phone for your fix of It and Stranger Things vibes.
  
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• Some Eye Drops Have Been Recalled Over Infection Risk - CNET

  06-02-2023 18:48 via cnet.com
  
  Select artificial tears for dry eyes are affected because they're linked to an investigation into dangerous infections, including one death.
  
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• My idea for a great new beginner-friendly Linux distribution

  06-02-2023 18:37 via zdnet.com
  
  This could be the perfect solution: a distro designed to help new users migrate from Windows or MacOS to Linux.
  
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• NASA's Webb Telescope Discovers New Asteroid 'Completely Unexpectedly' - CNET

  06-02-2023 18:31 via cnet.com
  
  The space rock is small for an asteroid, but it's still the size of the Colosseum in Rome.
  
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• Galaxy S23 Ultra: My Earliest Impressions After a Day With Samsung's Latest Flagship - CNET

  06-02-2023 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  The camera on Samsung's new high-end phone already shows promise.
  
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• 'Star Wars: The Bad Batch' Season 2 Schedule: When Will Episode 7 Hit Disney Plus? - CNET

  06-02-2023 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  The clone-centric Star Wars show is rolling out on Disney's streaming service each week until March.
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy S23 Battles Bigger Challenge Than The iPhone 14 - CNET

  06-02-2023 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Consumers have kept buying premium phones despite a challenging economy, but with carrier deals declining, that could change.
  
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• AMC Theatres to Set Ticket Prices Based on Seat Location - CNET

  06-02-2023 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  Front row seats will be cheaper, but middle of the theater seats will cost more.
  
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