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• AI apps such as ChatGPT could play a role in Whitehall, says science secretary

  04-03-2023 23:53
  
  Michelle Donelan says artificial intelligence represents a ‘massive opportunity’ for the civil service and beyondArtificial intelligence systems such as ChatGPT could play a role in Whitehall and represent a “massive opportunity”, the new science secretary has suggested.Michelle Donelan, who took over the new role after the prime minister’s departmental reshuffle last month, said the civil service should rely on its own experts but did not rule out a role for artifi
  
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• How Tax Credits Give You a Bigger Tax Refund: Everything You Need to Know - CNET

  04-03-2023 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  Tax credits directly reduce the amount of taxes you owe, whether you take the standard deduction or itemize.
  
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• Homeowners, Here's How to Get More Money Back on Your Taxes - CNET

  04-03-2023 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  Some of the expenses for owning and maintaining a house can turn into money in your tax refund.
  
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• Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Your State Stimulus Money From 2022? Maybe - CNET

  04-03-2023 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  Residents in at least five states will need to report stimulus or relief payments from their states on their taxes.
  
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• The 12 Best Sunscreens to Protect Your Skin in 2023 - CNET

  04-03-2023 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  The best sunscreens available use formulas available for all skin types, protecting your skin from harmful UV rays.
  
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• Best Prepaid Home Internet Plans for 2023 - CNET

  04-03-2023 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  Prepaid internet plans are ideal for simple, pay-as-you-go pricing without contracts or credit checks. Here are my top picks for prepaid home internet.
  
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• Best Password Manager in 2023 - CNET

  04-03-2023 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  Stop writing down your passwords on a sheet of paper and start using the best password manager online.
  
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• Best Roku to Buy in 2023 - CNET

  04-03-2023 22:16 via cnet.com
  
  Looking to buy a Roku? We've tested them all -- here are the best ones for you.
  
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• Best Tea Subscriptions for 2023: Top Tea of the Month Club Picks - CNET

  04-03-2023 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  If you've spilled the tea one too many times then it's time to get a monthly subscription with these tea of the month clubs.
  
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• 5 Best Multivitamins to Start Taking in 2023 - CNET

  04-03-2023 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  The best multivitamins are here to help fill in any gaps in nutrition you may be missing.
  
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• Best Minimalist Wallet for 2023 - CNET

  04-03-2023 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  We tested more than a dozen of the most popular and interesting minimalist wallets on the market. Here's what we found.
  
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• 12 Best Probiotic Foods for Gut Health - CNET

  04-03-2023 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  Aid your gut health with these surprisingly delicious foods high in probiotics.
  
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• The Best Viral TikTok Products That Are Worth Your Money - CNET

  04-03-2023 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Now's your chance to scoop all those viral products you've seen while scrolling through TikTok.
  
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• Best Games on Xbox Game Pass: Hi-Fi Rush, Valheim, and More - CNET

  04-03-2023 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  Give these games a try.
  
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• PSVR 2 Accessories Available to Buy Right Now - CNET

  04-03-2023 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  Kit your PSVR 2 out with everything you need right now.
  
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• Here Are the Best Game Subscription Services - CNET

  04-03-2023 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  Every gaming platform has monthly game subscriptions, from Xbox Game Pass to PlayStation Plus.
  
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• How to File Your Taxes for Free in 2023 - CNET

  04-03-2023 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  The IRS has a free program for low-income taxpayers, but anyone can file their federal income taxes for free.
  
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• Bank of America Savings Account Rates for March 2023 - CNET

  04-03-2023 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  Bank of America offers less-than-stellar APYs. But you can find a branch nearly anywhere.
  
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• Best Games on PS Plus: Stray, Deathloop, and So Much More - CNET

  04-03-2023 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  PS Plus has a giant library of games. Here are our favorites.
  
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• MLS Season Pass on Apple TV: How to Watch and Stream Major League Soccer in 2023 - CNET

  04-03-2023 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  America's top soccer league is underway for 2023 and Apple's soccer service is the only way to catch all the action.
  
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• Alienware Aurora R15 review: this next-gen gaming experience comes with a hefty price tag

  04-03-2023 19:21 via techradar.com
  
  Alienware Aurora R15: Two-minute review
  The Alienware Aurora R15 is the latest refresh in the Aurora line of PCs, coming after the Alienware Aurora R13. The latter was a performance monster, so much so that the weak CPU cooler couldn’t keep up and caused massive overheating issues. Thankfully, that’s not the case with the R15.Alienware is Dell’s premium brand of gaming PCs and laptops, and for good reason too. Not only do the gaming machines have some of the most unique and vis
  
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• 7 Signs of an Iron Deficiency and How to Get Enough - CNET

  04-03-2023 19:18 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to know if you're not getting enough daily iron.
  
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• Short Exercise 'Snacks' Are Just as Healthy as a Full Workout. Here's Why - CNET

  04-03-2023 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  Research shows there are major benefits to physical activity, even if it's just a few minutes.
  
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• CNET Readers Can Take 20% Off Orders at Yesglasses Right Now - CNET

  04-03-2023 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  Get prescription glasses, sunglasses and more, along with free shipping, with this exclusive CNET deal.
  
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• Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs: Which States Have Banned CFLs? - CNET

  04-03-2023 18:16 via cnet.com
  
  The Biden administration is looking to phase out compact fluorescents nationwide by the start of 2025.
  
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• Social Security 2023: Your Check Is on the Way. Here's When It Arrives - CNET

  04-03-2023 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  When you receive your check depends on how long you've been a Social Security recipient, and your date of birth.
  
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• Save up to $400 on an E-Bike From Juiced Bikes This Month - CNET

  04-03-2023 17:32 via cnet.com
  
  Zip around town on an electric bike without breaking a sweat this spring.
  
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• Whitehall use of WhatsApp poses transparency risks, says data watchdog

  04-03-2023 17:23
  
  Information commissioner’s warning comes after leak of messages sent by Matt Hancock during Covid pandemicThe widespread use of WhatsApp by parliamentary ministers and officials in Whitehall poses risks for transparency, the information commissioner has said.Writing in the Telegraph, John Edwards said there was nothing necessarily wrong with the use of WhatsApp, but that the form of communication did pose questions for current policies and procedures. Continue reading...
  
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• Misplaced fears of an ‘evil’ ChatGPT obscure the real harm being done | John Naughton

  04-03-2023 17:00
  
  Our tendency to humanise large language models and AI is daft – let’s worry about corporate grabs and environmental damageOn 14 February, Kevin Roose, the New York Times tech columnist, had a two-hour conversation with Bing, Microsoft’s ChatGPT-enhanced search engine. He emerged from the experience an apparently changed man, because the chatbot had told him, among other things, that it would like to be human, that it harboured destructive desires and was in love with him.The tr
  
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• Honor Magic Vs Review: An Impressive First Try That Almost Rivals Samsung - CNET

  04-03-2023 16:23 via cnet.com
  
  The Magic Vs foldable phone still needs to improve before it can surpass the Galaxy Z Fold series. But it's a commendable start.
  
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• Stop Home Network Hackers: Top 10 Tips to Protect Your Wi-Fi Security - CNET

  04-03-2023 16:19 via cnet.com
  
  Your Wi-Fi isn't always as protected as you may think. Try these effective tips to keep your network safe.
  
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• Dreametech L10s Ultra review: a robot vacuum powerhouse

  04-03-2023 16:18 via techradar.com
  
  Two-minute review
  Launched in the latter half of 2022, on paper the Dreametech L10s Ultra appears to offer everything one could hope for in a robot vacuum. Automatic emptying, smooth navigation, tailored cleans with AI, powerful suction, remote supervision, voice commands and more; it sounds very impressive indeed.Established in 2015, Dreame Technology's vision has been to "enhance the living quality of global users". With a focus on high-end cleaning appliances such as the best robot vacuums, c
  
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• Jumpstart Your Coding Career With This $40 Python Certification Bootcamp - CNET

  04-03-2023 16:17 via cnet.com
  
  This 12-course bundle can save you hundreds and teach you the skills you need to get started writing code.
  
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• Jump-Start Your Coding Career With This $40 Python Certification Bootcamp - CNET

  04-03-2023 16:17 via cnet.com
  
  This 12-course bundle can save you hundreds and teach you the skills you need to get started writing code.
  
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• 5 Life-Changing Baby Products I Don't Regret Investing In - CNET

  04-03-2023 16:16 via cnet.com
  
  Certain baby items are absolutely worth the splurge -- trust me.
  
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• Check Out What's New in Uber's Redesigned App - CNET

  04-03-2023 15:54 via cnet.com
  
  Uber users should also expect the app to be updated more in the coming months.
  
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• Medication Abortion Remains a Battleground, This Time Over FDA Authority - CNET

  04-03-2023 15:42 via cnet.com
  
  A lawsuit in Texas threatens the use of mifepristone for the entire country as court cases pile on post-Roe.
  
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• How Much Is the Child Tax Credit in 2023? What to Know About All the Changes - CNET

  04-03-2023 15:31 via cnet.com
  
  There have been major changes to one of the biggest tax breaks for families.
  
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• Wordle Hints and Answer for March 4, 2023 (Wordle No. 623) - CNET

  04-03-2023 15:27 via cnet.com
  
  Stuck on Saturday's Wordle? You've come to the right place.
  
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• McDonald's drive-thru robot made a mistake. Then it all got ridiculous

  04-03-2023 15:20 via zdnet.com
  
  AI seems to solve so much. But not, perhaps, some basic drive-thru problems.
  
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• Grab This 6-Quart Digital Air Fryer for $50 During 1-Day Sale - CNET

  04-03-2023 15:06 via cnet.com
  
  Take half off this versatile countertop cooker and make the fried foods you love without the hassle of traditional frying methods.
  
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• Arsenal vs. Bournemouth Livestream: How to Watch Premier League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

  04-03-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  The table-topping Gunners go in search of their fourth win in a row as they host the Cherries at the Emirates Stadium.
  
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• Beats Studio Buds vs. Apple AirPods Pro 2: Which should you buy?

  04-03-2023 14:48 via zdnet.com
  
  We pit Beats' Studio Buds against Apple's AirPods Pro. Here are the key reasons to buy one over the other.
  
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• How to get into 3D printing without breaking (too many) things

  04-03-2023 14:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Don't make all the mistakes I made!
  
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• Sony’s new X90L series TVs are bigger, brighter, and a perfect match for PS5

  04-03-2023 14:00 via techradar.com
  
  Sony recently announced its TV lineup for 2023, with everything from the company’s next-gen A95L QD-OLED to its X95L flagship mini-LED TV getting rolled out with new features and improved specs (but no pricing details – that info will be passed along in a month or so along with shipping dates). Alongside the top models, it also announced the XR-X90L series LED TVs, a lineup that should be priced at a more affordable level than Sony’s premium sets.Having reviewed the X90L’
  
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• Sony X90L review: a mid-range 4K TV that performs like a mini-LED

  04-03-2023 14:00 via techradar.com
  
  Sony X90L: Two-minute review
  The Sony XR-X90L is Sony’s mid-range TV lineup for 2023, and is sold in screen sizes ranging from 55 up to 98 inches. It features a regular LED backlight with local dimming, and uses the company’s high-end Cognitive Processor XR along with its new Clear Image XR tech to upscale and enhance pictures.Like other Sony TVs, along with several other examples of the best TVs, the X90L uses Google TV as its smart interface. This gives you access to virtually any
  
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• Can this luxury cargo bike replace your car? The answer will surprise you

  04-03-2023 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Review: The Yuba Mundo Lux Cargo Bike is expandable, beefy, and ready to haul kids or cargo. It is also designed and built with an old-school ethos: Make good stuff that will work well for a long time.
  
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• This replaced my multitool for a fraction of the cost

  04-03-2023 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Multitools are too flashy, expensive, and not really that handy.
  
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• Delta Air Lines made a very dry announcement. Southwest customers may salivate

  04-03-2023 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Technology? Did I hear you say technology? Well, look at this.
  
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• Man City vs. Newcastle Livestream: How to Watch Premier League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

  04-03-2023 11:22 via cnet.com
  
  Can the reigning champions cut Arsenal's lead at the top of the EPL with a win over the Magpies?
  
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