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• Optimum Internet Review: Decent Cable Internet, Growing Fiber Network - CNET

  13-02-2023 23:57 via cnet.com
  
  Optimum's speeds, pricing and service terms are as good as any cable or fiber internet provider. Customer satisfaction is another story.
  
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• Astronomers Spot Asteroid Hours Before It Turns Into Fireball Over Europe - CNET

  13-02-2023 23:54 via cnet.com
  
  It put on a show in Europe, and also shows our eyes on the sky are much improved in recent years.
  
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• Ahead of Valentine's Day, These Are The Top Searched Date Night Ideas on Google - CNET

  13-02-2023 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  Need some inspiration? Google Search is ready for romance.
  
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• NASA Spots Mysterious Spokes Moving Along Saturn's Rings - CNET

  13-02-2023 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  NASA and ESA's Hubble Space Telescope is investigating a "fascinating magic trick of nature."
  
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• The M&Ms and Maya Rudolph 'Controversy' Explained - CNET

  13-02-2023 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  The Super Bowl M&Ms "controversy" was actually just a publicity stunt.
  
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• Valentine's Day 2023: Where to Get a Heart-Shaped Pizza - CNET

  13-02-2023 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  These pizzerias know the way to someone's heart is through their stomach.
  
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• Amazon CEO Wants More Physical Grocery Stores, Report Says - CNET

  13-02-2023 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  The company wants to go "big" with brick-and-mortar.
  
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• The Last of Us recap episode five – all hell breaks loose

  13-02-2023 23:10 via theguardian.com
  
  After a quiet couple of weeks, something big was inevitably on the horizon … but who knew it would be that big? This excellent episode upped the ante with flames, explosions and tragedyThis article contains spoilers for The Last of Us TV series. Please do not read unless you have seen episodes one to five …We’ve had two very solid introductory episodes, the stellar episode three and then a rather more action-based fourth instalment – perhaps to be expected after the emo
  
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• Twitter Delays Change That Could Affect Your Favorite Bot - CNET

  13-02-2023 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  The social media company plans to charge $100 per month for "basic" access to a tool used by developers, researchers and other users.
  
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• You might be using the wrong microSD cards

  13-02-2023 23:03 via zdnet.com
  
  MicroSD cards are everywhere, but they're not all created equal -- and they could let you down at the worst possible time.
  
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• Rihanna's Super Bowl Halftime Dancers Become Meme: That the Michelin Man? - CNET

  13-02-2023 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  The puffy backup performers also drew comparisons to the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and even Oompa Loompas.
  
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• Your Utility Bills Might Be About to Drop. Here's Why - CNET

  13-02-2023 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Households across the US could see their utility bills hold steady or even drop this year and next, after a dramatic increase since 2020.
  
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• Rewatch Rihanna's Super Bowl Halftime Show Right Here - CNET

  13-02-2023 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  Miss the half-time show? We've got you covered.
  
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• The 18 best TV deals right now: February 2023

  13-02-2023 22:53 via zdnet.com
  
  These awesome TV deals make it more affordable than ever to add top brands like Samsung, Sony, LG, and TCL into your home.
  
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• Clio Award for Best Super Bowl Ad Goes to Tubi's Bizarre Bunnies - CNET

  13-02-2023 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  It could have gone in a horror direction, but Tubi's ad took a turn for the better.
  
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• Frog Named for Lord of the Rings Creator Lives in a 'Universe of Fantasies' - CNET

  13-02-2023 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  Forget aliens, look at this frog.
  
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• 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Super Bowl Trailer Hints at Rocket's Horrible Origin - CNET

  13-02-2023 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  Marvel delivers our latest look at the final Guardians movie, as the team faces the spooky High Evolutionary and Peter Quill struggles to get along with the time-displaced Gamora.
  
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• The best M.2 SSDs of 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

  13-02-2023 22:18 via zdnet.com
  
  To find the best M.2 SSDs, I used several drives over the past few months and put them through stress tests and performance tests.
  
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• OnePlus 11 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Testing the Cameras on Both High-End Phones - CNET

  13-02-2023 22:16 via cnet.com
  
  The newest OnePlus and Google Pixel phones each have triple camera setups. We tested both to figure out which is the best at taking pictures.
  
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• Keep Your Valentine's Day Flowers Fresh for Longer. Here's How - CNET

  13-02-2023 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Get a bouquet of flowers for the holiday? Here are some expert-backed ways to make them last longer.
  
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• Chick-fil-A Starts Selling Chickenless Sandwich - CNET

  13-02-2023 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  Would you try this meatless chicken sandwich?
  
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• How to limit screen time on YouTube Kids

  13-02-2023 22:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Want your kid to spend less time watching YouTube videos? This setting might be your new best friend.
  
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• You Should Really Clean Out Your Google Drive or Gmail - CNET

  13-02-2023 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  Save money on digital storage by doing this instead.
  
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• Apple Releases Updates for Watch, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and HomePod - CNET

  13-02-2023 21:34 via cnet.com
  
  Safari also received an update Monday.
  
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• Microsoft's AI-Boosted Bing Can Run Rings Around Google Search - CNET

  13-02-2023 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  I liked Bing's answers better for eight of 10 tough questions.
  
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• Hogwarts Legacy: When the Game Launches on PS4, Xbox One, Switch - CNET

  13-02-2023 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  The open-world game set in the wizarding world.
  
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• Got Tax Questions? Do These Things Before Calling the IRS - CNET

  13-02-2023 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Save yourself the headache of long hold times this tax season.
  
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• No Indication of Aliens With Shot-Down Flying Objects, White House Says - CNET

  13-02-2023 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  It's never aliens.
  
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• iOS 16.3.1: Here's What the Update Brings to Your iPhone - CNET

  13-02-2023 20:59 via cnet.com
  
  You can download the latest iOS update now.
  
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• Apple just released updates for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with bug fixes and security improvements

  13-02-2023 20:59 via zdnet.com
  
  The most notable improvement includes optimizations for Crash Detection on the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro, as well as security fixes.
  
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• Best smart speakers of 2023: Echo vs Nest vs HomePod

  13-02-2023 20:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Upgrade your old speaker for a smart one and make life easier. But which should you get? Here's my pick of the best smart speakers.
  
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• Apple M2 Mac Mini review: Faster, cheaper, better

  13-02-2023 20:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's long-awaited addition of second-generation M2 chips to its hit Mac Mini line, along with a $100 price drop, makes a solid case for this new model being the PC to buy.
  
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• Blue Origin Works Out How to Turn Moon Dust Into Solar Power - CNET

  13-02-2023 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  "Although our vision is technically ambitious, our technology is real now," Blue Origin says.
  
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• How Google Socratic can help you do your homework

  13-02-2023 20:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Need help double-checking your geometry homework? Or what about figuring out the symbolism in your latest book assignment? Google's Socratic app could be the study buddy you never knew you needed.
  
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• AI and DevOps, combined, may help unclog developer creativity

  13-02-2023 20:28 via zdnet.com
  
  AI can scan thousands of releases, freeing up developers' time.
  
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• How to Have a Fantastic Valentine's Day If You're Single - CNET

  13-02-2023 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  The day can be great, even if you aren't paired up.
  
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• 14 Perfect Galentine's Day Gifts to Show Your Besties Some Love - CNET

  13-02-2023 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  Treat your gal pals this Galentine's Day.
  
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• AI Is Speeding Us Toward Intelligent Computers and the Singularity, Pioneer Says - CNET

  13-02-2023 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  John Hennessy, a Silicon Valley pioneer and former Stanford president, says AI progress is 'stunning.'
  
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• All Batman Movies Ranked, From Terrible to Triumphant - CNET

  13-02-2023 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  Where do Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck's Batman movies stack up to the rest?
  
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• 5 Ways a Smart Plug Actually Saves You Money on Every Electric Bill - CNET

  13-02-2023 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your smart plug will pay for itself in no time -- if you know how to use it correctly.
  
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• iOS 16.3.1 is Out. Here's What's In the Update - CNET

  13-02-2023 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  You can download the latest iOS update now.
  
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• Astronomers Spot Asteroid Hours Before Impacting Earth and Turning Into a Fireball - CNET

  13-02-2023 19:56 via cnet.com
  
  It put on a show in Europe, and also shows our eyes on the sky are much improved in recent years.
  
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• Twitter’s API Crackdown Will Hit More Than Just Bots

  13-02-2023 19:30
  
  By shutting off its free API, the social network will stop researchers from getting access to crucial data to track hate speech and disinformation.
  
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• The 5 best smart plugs of 2023

  13-02-2023 19:23 via zdnet.com
  
  The Wyze Plug wins my vote for the best smart plug, thanks to its incredible value and strong, reliable performance. However, that is not the only option available. Here's my pick of the top five smart plugs you can buy.
  
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• Galentine's Day: Grab Some of These Restaurant Freebies and Deals With Your BFF - CNET

  13-02-2023 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  Celebrate friendship with BOGO deals and heart-shaped pizzas.
  
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• Presidents Day Sales 2023: Best Early Deals to Shop Today - CNET

  13-02-2023 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  Presidents Day takes place on Feb. 20, but many of the best Presidents Days sales are already live.
  
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• Liverpool vs. Everton Livestream: How to Watch Premier League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

  13-02-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Monday's Merseyside derby at Anfield has an added edge, with both sides in desperate need of all three points.
  
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• First Republic Bank: 2023 Banking Review - CNET

  13-02-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  This big, bicoastal bank offers small returns on its checking and savings accounts.
  
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• Do I Have to Pay Taxes on My State Stimulus Check? - CNET

  13-02-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS has released new guidelines for state stimulus checks and relief payments.
  
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• All Batman's Movies Ranked, From Terrible to Triumphant - CNET

  13-02-2023 18:55 via cnet.com
  
  Where do Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck's Batman movies stack up to the rest?
  
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