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• You Can Play Diablo 4 Next Month. Here's How - CNET

  20-04-2023 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  Time to head back to Hell.
  
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• You can use Pixel Watch to track your heart rate with your Peloton workout equipment now

  20-04-2023 23:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung’s smartwatches aren’t the only Wear OS-powered watches that work with Peloton’s app and equipment.
  
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• 5G May Be Your Answer to a Better Home Internet Experience - CNET

  20-04-2023 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Mobile companies are raving about the wonders of 5G for your phone, but there's a real opportunity for your home broadband connection too.
  
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• How to use Stable Diffusion AI to create amazing images

  20-04-2023 22:50 via zdnet.com
  
  With the Stable Diffusion model, you can generate compelling images based on your own descriptions.
  
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• 3 Solutions for Your Spring Allergy Woes - CNET

  20-04-2023 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how you can enjoy the spring weather without your allergies getting in the way.
  
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• HBO Max Changes to Max Next Month With New Features, New Plan - CNET

  20-04-2023 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  The revamped streaming service will add Discovery Plus titles but keep its $10 and $16 price tiers.
  
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• You Can Download the Android 14 Beta Right Now on Your Pixel - CNET

  20-04-2023 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  This is the first public beta Google has released of Android 14, aka Upside Down Cake.
  
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• Proton unveils new password manager with end-to-end encryption for all data

  20-04-2023 21:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Now in beta, Proton Pass will encrypt all data for your saved logins, including the username, password, and URL.
  
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• T-Mobile wants to kill 3-year device payment plans

  20-04-2023 21:07 via zdnet.com
  
  In its latest Un-carrier announcement, T-Mobile calls out AT&T for its device locking policy and announces 'Phone Freedom' features.
  
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• Best PlayStation Deals: Save on Games, Headsets, Consoles and More - CNET

  20-04-2023 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Expanding your gaming setup has never been easier with these deals on PlayStation accessories.
  
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• Fresh concerns raised over sources of training material for AI systems

  20-04-2023 20:49
  
  Investigations reveal limited efforts to ‘clean’ datasets of fascist, pirated and malicious materialFresh fears have been raised about the training material used for some of the largest and most powerful artificial intelligence models, after several investigations exposed the fascist, pirated and malicious sources from which the data is harvested.One such dataset is the Colossal Clean Crawled Corpus, or C4, assembled by Google from more than 15m websites and used to train both the se
  
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• Human or bot? New Turing test AI game challenges you to take your best guess

  20-04-2023 20:47 via zdnet.com
  
  After a two-minute chat session, could you reliably figure out if you'd been chatting with a real person or a chatbot?
  
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• Google employees claim Bard is rushed and 'pathetic'

  20-04-2023 20:42 via zdnet.com
  
  A Bloomberg report showcases internal Google reactions to the launch of Google's ChatGPT competitor.
  
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• Forget the Blue Yeti: This condenser mic records the cleanest sound I've ever heard

  20-04-2023 20:36 via zdnet.com
  
  For podcasts and audio work, the Cad E100S series can record an incredible range and depth of sound. Here's what you should know before buying.
  
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• Buzzfeed News to close as media firm cuts jobs

  20-04-2023 20:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Buzzfeed is reducing its workforce by 15% and shutting its news site.
  
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• The best iPhone power banks of 2023

  20-04-2023 20:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The best iPhone power banks feature dual ports, compact design, and fast charging. These are the top picks to power your iPhone on the go.
  
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• Change this one Android setting to instantly make your phone feel twice as fast

  20-04-2023 20:28 via zdnet.com
  
  With a bit of modification, and feeling like a hacker in an action movie while doing so, you can speed up all the animations on your Android device.
  
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• Best VPN for streaming TV and movies in 2023

  20-04-2023 20:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Some VPNs can unblock streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu. These are the best streaming VPNs for accessing the content you want.
  
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• Here Are Today's Mortgage Rates on April 20, 2023: Rates Climb Higher - CNET

  20-04-2023 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week, a few important mortgage rates advanced. See how the Fed's interest rate hikes could affect your home loan payments.
  
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• Current Refinance Rates on April 20, 2023: Rates Increase - CNET

  20-04-2023 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Several key refinance rates inched up this week. If you're looking to refinance, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• BuzzFeed News to close and parent company to make substantial layoffs

  20-04-2023 19:27
  
  Chief executive Jonah Peretti says in company-wide email BuzzFeed ‘can no longer continue to fund BuzzFeed News’BuzzFeed is shutting down what remains of its award-winning news department, signalling the end of an era for a website that once promised to upend the industry.Founder Jonah Peretti told staff on Thursday that “the company can no longer continue to fund BuzzFeed News” and would be looking to make substantial redundancies across the company. Continue reading...
  
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• Facebook $725m settlement fund opens to US claims

  20-04-2023 19:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anyone who had a Facebook account in the US between May 2007 and December 2022 can apply.
  
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• Higher Credit Scores: New Medical Debt Rules Could Give a Boost - CNET

  20-04-2023 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  Any medical debt under $500 has been removed from Americans' credit reports by major credit bureaus.
  
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• High Mortgage Rates Pushed the Biggest Home Price Drop in a Decade. What It Means for You - CNET

  20-04-2023 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  With rates hovering close to 7%, is now the right time to buy a house?
  
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• Watch Europa League Soccer: Livestream Sevilla vs. Man United From Anywhere - CNET

  20-04-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's all to play for in this quarterfinal, second leg clash at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium.
  
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• These Electric Vehicles No Longer Qualify for the EV Tax Credit - CNET

  20-04-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  New regulations mean many foreign-made EVs don't make the cut anymore.
  
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• How to enable and configure junk mail filtering in Apple Mail

  20-04-2023 18:34 via zdnet.com
  
  If your Apple Mail inbox on MacOS continues to be flooded with junk mail, there's something you can and should do about it.
  
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• The best portable power stations of 2023

  20-04-2023 18:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Need power in a pinch? The best portable power stations keep your devices charged and essential equipment running during an outage.
  
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• The best password managers of 2023: Safely store your logins

  20-04-2023 18:14 via zdnet.com
  
  If you want to keep track of your many passwords and keep your personal data safe and secure from potential threats, you can't go wrong with any of these top password managers.
  
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• How to enable read receipts in Android Messages

  20-04-2023 18:08 via zdnet.com
  
  If you want to know when someone has read your SMS message on Android, you can configure the default app to find out.
  
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• T-Mobile Revamps Plans With New 'Go5G' Options and Takes Aim at AT&T - CNET

  20-04-2023 18:04 via cnet.com
  
  T-Mobile also has a new switcher offer that aims to put pressure on its rivals.
  
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• Alcohol Is Screwing With Your Sleep. Here's How to Stop It - CNET

  20-04-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your nightcap may be what's keeping you up at night.
  
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• 5 reasons why DVDs still have their place, especially for serious movie buffs

  20-04-2023 17:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Netflix ends DVD rentals, and movie lovers are the losers.
  
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• The best smart notebooks of 2023: Expert tested

  20-04-2023 17:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Ditch the pen and paper. The best smart notebooks let you share your notes and lists to the cloud, record audio notes, mark up documents, and more.
  
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• This sub-$400 mini PC is powerful enough to connect with up to three monitors

  20-04-2023 17:36 via zdnet.com
  
  The AceMagician mini PC weighs around three pounds, costs a fraction of flagship desktops, yet still offers a performant range of specs.
  
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• This sub-$400 mini PC is powerful enough to connect up to 3 monitors

  20-04-2023 17:36 via zdnet.com
  
  The AceMagician mini PC weighs around three pounds, costs a fraction of flagship desktops, and still offers impressive specs.
  
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• AT&T Adds Phone Subscribers as Its 5G Network Prepares for AR - CNET

  20-04-2023 17:06 via cnet.com
  
  Expect to use gigabits more data every month.
  
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• Here's What Your Sleep Cycle Says About You - CNET

  20-04-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your sleep cycle dictates your chronotype. Here's what to know.
  
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• Save Up to $300 on Yeedi Robot Vacuum and Mop Combos - CNET

  20-04-2023 16:53 via cnet.com
  
  Ditch your old-school vacuum and grab one of these nifty devices that will clean your floors for you.
  
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• Best Meal Kits of 2023 - CNET

  20-04-2023 16:52 via cnet.com
  
  We've tested the best meal kits on the market. From family-friendly Home Chef to plant-based Purple Carrot, find the perfect meal kit no matter what.
  
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• Seagate to pay $300m settlement over $1.1bn hard disk drive sales to Huawei

  20-04-2023 16:35
  
  Technology company violated US export control laws with shipments to Chinese firm, commerce department saysSeagate Technology Holdings has agreed to pay a $300m penalty in a settlement with US authorities for shipping over $1.1bn worth of hard-disk drives to China’s Huawei in violation of US export control laws, the Department of Commerce said on Wednesday.Seagate sold the drives to Huawei between August 2020 and September 2021 despite an August 2020 rule that restricted sales of certain f
  
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• This new technology could blow away GPT-4 and everything like it

  20-04-2023 16:28 via zdnet.com
  
  The Hyena code is able to handle amounts of data that make GPT-style technology run out of memory and fail.
  
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• SpaceX Starship Flight Test Ends With a Bang video - CNET

  20-04-2023 16:18 via cnet.com
  
  SpaceX's Starship exploded 4 minutes into its flight. Watch the video here.
  
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• Best Buy Knocks Over $50 Off Its Unique Crux x Marshmello Digital Air Fryers - CNET

  20-04-2023 16:16 via cnet.com
  
  Today only, you can get your hands on a special-edition three-quart air fryer for just $25.
  
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• How Plastic Moving Boxes Stack Up Against Cardboard: Pros and Cons - CNET

  20-04-2023 16:05 via cnet.com
  
  You might pay a little more to rent plastic crates, but advantages could outweigh the price difference.
  
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• The best iPad Pro cases of 2023

  20-04-2023 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The iPad Pro is expensive, so protecting your investment is important. Our top picks for iPad Pro cases include drop protection, built-in trackpads, and adjustable kickstands.
  
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• Acer Unveils Its Most Powerful Gaming Laptop Ever: Predator Triton 17 X - CNET

  20-04-2023 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  The laptop is priced from $3,800.
  
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• Anker's Earth Day Sale Brings Big Savings On Cables, Chargers and More - CNET

  20-04-2023 15:20 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, you can shop even more deals on Anker accessories at Amazon.
  
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• Pixel Fold: Every Major Rumor on Google's Foldable Phone - CNET

  20-04-2023 15:12 via cnet.com
  
  One of the most anticipated phones of this year could be revealed next month.
  
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• The People Who Still Love Renting DVDs from Netflix

  20-04-2023 15:07
  
  It’s not just people being behind by Netflix’s move to ditch DVDs—it’s tens of thousands of classic films, too.
  
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