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• Best Game Pass and Xbox Live Deals: Discounted Subscriptions Starting at $3 a Month - CNET

  22-05-2023 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Snag an Xbox gaming subscription at a reduced price.
  
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• Netflix's New Update Makes It Easier to Find Stuff to Stream Fast - CNET

  22-05-2023 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  A series of updates will make navigation easier, including improvements to My List on the phone app.
  
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• Best MacBook for 2023 - CNET

  22-05-2023 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  With M1 and M2 versions of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, it's hard to know which is right for you. We've tested and reviewed nearly every current model.
  
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• How to automount a drive in Linux the GUI way with GNOME

  22-05-2023 22:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Mounting a drive in Linux doesn't require using the command line. Find out how easy it is on the GNOME desktop.
  
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• Amazon's Palm-Scanning Tech Now Lets You Buy Beer at This MLB Stadium - CNET

  22-05-2023 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  Keep your ID in your pocket at Coors Field, where you can prove you're of legal drinking age with a wave of your hand.
  
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• The best iPad Air cases and covers of 2023

  22-05-2023 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The best iPad Air cases protect your device while also offering ample stand configurations, port covers, and sleek designs.
  
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• Become a Grill Master This Memorial Day: 5 Tips for Better BBQ - CNET

  22-05-2023 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Memorial Day is just a week away, which means it's primetime to level up your grilling technique.
  
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• China bars Micron chips from critical infrastructure purchases

  22-05-2023 21:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Citing serious security risks, the Chinese government has directed operators of critical information infrastructure to stop buying products from the U.S. chipmaker.
  
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• How Effective Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids? - CNET

  22-05-2023 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Hearing aids you can pick up at the store are a new concept, but a small study offers good news on how well they compare to prescription devices.
  
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• WhatsApp Now Lets You Edit Sent Messages. Here's How - CNET

  22-05-2023 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  Save yourself from those embarrassing typos.
  
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• Leaked Government Document Shows Spain Wants to Ban End-to-End Encryption

  22-05-2023 21:26
  
  In response to an EU proposal to scan private messages for illegal material, the country's officials said it is “imperative that we have access to the data.”
  
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• Every EV Available in 2023, Ranked by Range - CNET

  22-05-2023 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  There are over 40 electric cars, trucks and SUVs on sale in the US today -- more than ever before. We've gathered them all along with how far they'll go on a charge.
  
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• Ferrari teams up with Bitdefender, as car racing security shifts into high gear

  22-05-2023 20:29 via zdnet.com
  
  For Formula 1 teams, the cybersecurity race has no finish line.
  
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• Best Blu-ray Player of 2023 - CNET

  22-05-2023 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  The best Blu-ray players deliver an unbeatable movie-watching experience in either HD or 4K.
  
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• Best Rural Internet Providers of 2023 - CNET

  22-05-2023 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  Rural internet is improving, but it can still be a challenge to find quality home internet. Here are the providers we'd recommend most.
  
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• The Planet Can’t Sustain Rapid Growth Much Longer

  22-05-2023 19:37
  
  Economic data expert Gaya Herrington says overconsumption has brought the world to a dangerous tipping point, but there’s still time to act.
  
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• Get Affordable Eye Exams and Glasses Without Insurance - CNET

  22-05-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Eye exams, glasses and contacts have traditionally been an expensive proposition for those without vision insurance. However, low-cost eye care is available.
  
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• Save on Frames From Ray-Ban, Oakley and More With These GlassesUSA Coupon Codes - CNET

  22-05-2023 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're shopping for eyeglasses, sunglasses or contacts, you'll find them on sale now at GlassesUSA.
  
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• Meta fined record $1.3 billion by EU over handling of Facebook user data

  22-05-2023 18:49 via zdnet.com
  
  The social giant has been ordered to stop EU-to-US transfer of user data by October. This is how we got here and what happens next.
  
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• Amazon Kindle Scribe Now Lets You Write Directly On Some Books - CNET

  22-05-2023 18:44 via cnet.com
  
  But only a small selection of guided journals and books with games, like crosswords and sudokus.
  
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• The best budget apps of 2023

  22-05-2023 18:25 via zdnet.com
  
  These apps can help you set money goals, automate your subscriptions, negotiate better prices, and more.
  
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• Best Savings Accounts for March 2023 - CNET

  22-05-2023 18:18 via cnet.com
  
  The best savings accounts feature high APYs, low fees and no minimum balance requirements.
  
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• 8 Best Grocery Delivery Services for 2023 - CNET

  22-05-2023 18:16 via cnet.com
  
  Keep it simple and have your weekly provisions delivered with these excellent online services.
  
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• Vertical Farming: How Technology Is Changing the Future of Agriculture - CNET

  22-05-2023 18:03 via cnet.com
  
  Plenty's vertical farm uses a fraction of the land and water required by horizontal farming.
  
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• The best portable speakers of 2023

  22-05-2023 17:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Prepping for a Memorial Day weekend by the lake, pool, beach, or backyard? These portable speakers deliver great on-the-go audio for any occasion.
  
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• Neeva: Ad-free search engine shuts down

  22-05-2023 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Founded by a former Google exec, Neeva asked people to pay for the service rather than be shown ads.
  
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• Readers’ favourite moments from Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

  22-05-2023 17:17
  
  Nintendo’s new record-setting Zelda game allows players to get creative and make madcap vehicles and contraptions. Readers share their favourite experiences so farThe best thing is doing something random in the game – climbing up something, fighting something big and boss-like – before you’re actually supposed to in the story. I have been playing games since I was four, and I’ve always loved Zelda games for the freedom you get and the feeling you’ve done somet
  
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• Bing Chat gets a new wave of updates, including (finally) chat history

  22-05-2023 17:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft adds several long-awaited features to its chatbot. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• 5 simple ways to improve your Android phone security today

  22-05-2023 17:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Here are the best, and easiest, practices to help you keep your Android device from being compromised.
  
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• Galaxy Z Fold 5 Rumors: Samsung's Next Foldable May Be Coming Soon - CNET

  22-05-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  The next version of the Galaxy Z Fold is expected to have some design refinements and other improvements.
  
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• Download iOS 16.5 for These Important Security Fixes - CNET

  22-05-2023 16:56 via cnet.com
  
  The latest software update for iPhones fixes security issues that might be actively exploited.
  
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• Ubuntu Cinnamon makes switching from Windows to Linux as painless as possible

  22-05-2023 16:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Ubuntu Cinnamon is an official spin of the open-source desktop operating system that makes Linux immediately familiar to any user or skill level.
  
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• Meta’s $1.3 Billion Fine Is a Strike Against Surveillance Capitalism

  22-05-2023 16:39
  
  The record-breaking GDPR penalty for data transfers to the US could upend Meta's business and spur regulators to finalize a new data-sharing agreement.
  
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• This B&H Flash Deal Saves You $1,700 on an Ultrapowerful M1 MacBook Pro - CNET

  22-05-2023 16:35 via cnet.com
  
  With top-of-the-line specs, this previous-gen MacBook Pro can compete with even the latest models.
  
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• Slash Your Summer AC Costs by Setting Your Thermostat to This Exact Temp - CNET

  22-05-2023 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  Don't fret over elevated electricity and energy costs this summer.
  
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• Low-code platforms mean anyone can be a developer -- and maybe a data scientist, too

  22-05-2023 16:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Aerospace and defense giant Rolls-Royce is using low-code platforms to democratize software development -- and it's looking to extend the approach into other in-demand areas as well.
  
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• Is It Time for a New Vacuum Cleaner? Here's How to Tell - CNET

  22-05-2023 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Look for these warning signs to know if it's time to replace or upgrade your vacuum.
  
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• Google upgrades its AI flood-forecasting technology to help more people

  22-05-2023 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  FloodHub can help people prepare and combat the negative effects of floods.
  
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• Google Flooded the Internet With AI News. Where's Apple? - CNET

  22-05-2023 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple hasn't publicly entered the generative AI race yet. But there's a good chance we'll see the technology baked into its upcoming software.
  
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• The Secret Ingredients for Cleaning Cookware Stains Are Already in Your Cupboard - CNET

  22-05-2023 15:55 via cnet.com
  
  Those stains on your favorite pots and pans aren't as permanent as they seem. Two common household products will have your cookware shining like new.
  
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• Google's Bard AI says urgent action should be taken to limit (*checks notes*) Google's power

  22-05-2023 15:46 via zdnet.com
  
  I asked Bard chatbot whether we should fear Google. It shared concerns about Google you'd never expect would come from an AI created by Google.
  
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• Preorder New Sony Xperia 1 V at Amazon and Score $230 Worth of Bonuses - CNET

  22-05-2023 15:31 via cnet.com
  
  The online retailer is throwing in a free pair of Sony LinkBuds and a $50 gift card with the purchase of Sony's sleek new phone for creatives.
  
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• Bolster Your Home Security With 35% Off Blink's Wired Floodlight Camera - CNET

  22-05-2023 15:24 via cnet.com
  
  Down to $65, this is the best price we've seen to date on this HD outdoor cam.
  
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• Best AV Receivers for 2023 - CNET

  22-05-2023 15:20 via cnet.com
  
  CNET compares the best AV receivers from Onkyo, DOny, Denon, Yamaha and Marantz. Which one should you choose?
  
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• Mortgage Refinance Rates on May 22, 2023: Rates Increase - CNET

  22-05-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Several benchmark refinance rates advanced this week. The Fed's interest rate hikes have affected the refinance market.
  
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• Do Those Internet Sleep Hacks Really Work? We Talked to an Expert to Find Out - CNET

  22-05-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  There's tons of advice online on how to get better sleep. That doesn't mean any of it is scientifically backed.
  
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• Current Mortgage Rates for May 22, 2023: Rates on the Rise - CNET

  22-05-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Some important mortgage rates crept higher over the past week. The Fed's interest rate hikes are increasing costs for prospective homebuyers.
  
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• Current Mortgage Rates for May 22, 2023: Rates Increase - CNET

  22-05-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week, some important mortgage rates crept higher. The Fed's interest rate hikes are increasing costs for prospective homebuyers.
  
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• China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects

  22-05-2023 14:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington.
  
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• Meta: Facebook owner fined €1.2bn for mishandling data

  22-05-2023 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The dispute is over Facebook's transfer of European data to US servers.
  
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