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• The best iPad deals for May 2023: Memorial Day sales

  23-05-2023 23:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple rarely has deals or sales, but there are still some iPad models with sizable discounts. These are the best iPad deals that we could find leading up to Memorial Day.
  
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• The best NAS devices of 2023

  23-05-2023 23:37 via zdnet.com
  
  These best network-attached storage machines feature user-friendly interfaces, fast performance, and excellent app availability.
  
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• ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon?

  23-05-2023 23:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue.
  
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• Surgeon General Issues Advisory Over Harmful Effects of Social Media on Kids - CNET

  23-05-2023 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  The advisory follows a "loneliness epidemic" declaration and comes amid a youth mental health crisis. It also outlines some benefits teens find from online communities.
  
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• Netflix is now charging for password-sharing in the U.S.

  23-05-2023 22:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The decision comes after the company tested out password-sharing fees in Canada and three other countries worldwide.
  
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• Microsoft's $69B Deal to Buy Activision Gets China Approval: What to Know - CNET

  23-05-2023 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  The massive deal could bring more games to your Xbox. But what about the Nintendo Switch and PS5?
  
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• You Can Save Big Money on Groceries Just by Going Meatless Once a Week - CNET

  23-05-2023 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Groceries are still expensive, but one good way to save on bills is to consume less meat.
  
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• The 13 Best Card Games in 2023 - CNET

  23-05-2023 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Put away your old playing cards and upgrade your family game night with some of the best card games around.
  
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• Best Fitbit Deals: Where to Find Savings on Top-Rated Fitness Trackers - CNET

  23-05-2023 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Grab a discounted Fitbit tracker to help you reach your fitness and wellness goals.
  
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• New Pride Edition Sport Band Now Available for Apple Watch - CNET

  23-05-2023 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  You can order it online now and find it in stores May 24.
  
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• Diablo 4: Release Date, PC Specs and Everything Else You Should Know - CNET

  23-05-2023 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  Time to head back to hell.
  
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• Here's How Much Netflix's Password-Sharing Fee Is in the US - CNET

  23-05-2023 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  It's time to pay more if you have a standard or premium Netflix account.
  
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• Here's How Much Netflix Password-Sharing Fees Are in the US - CNET

  23-05-2023 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  It's time to pay more if you have a Standard or Premium Netflix account.
  
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• Apple's WWDC 2023 Keynote Set for June 5, as Rumors Point to AR/VR Headset Reveal - CNET

  23-05-2023 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  The company is also expected to show off iOS 17 and possibly a new MacBook Air.
  
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• Apple Opens WWDC With Keynote June 5, as Rumors Point to AR/VR Headset Reveal - CNET

  23-05-2023 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  The company is also expected to show off iOS 17 and possibly a new MacBook Air.
  
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• Peloton Wants You to Exercise With Its App – Even if You Don't Own Its Bike - CNET

  23-05-2023 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Peloton says its relaunch is a chance to focus on the post-pandemic fitness era.
  
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• Everything I Learned Testing Photoshop's New Generative AI Tool - CNET

  23-05-2023 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  Adobe's Firefly AI feature brings new fun and fakery to photos. It's a huge change for image editing, though far from perfect.
  
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• How to use the Claude AI chatbot in Slack

  23-05-2023 19:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Claude integrates into Slack so you and other people in your workspace can use its AI smarts to get help with work-related requests, processes, and projects.
  
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• Viral Social Media Sleep Hacks: Do They Actually Work? An Expert Weighs In - CNET

  23-05-2023 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  A sleep medicine specialist approves and debunks the conventional sleep wisdom we see online.
  
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• Roll over, Roomba? Dyson's revamped robot vacuum boasts 'six times' the suction

  23-05-2023 19:39 via zdnet.com
  
  The Dyson 360 Vis Nav packs a fisheye lens, a triple-action brush bar -- and a hefty price tag.
  
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• Windows 11 Gets AI Copilot video - CNET

  23-05-2023 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  At Microsoft Build 2023, Microsoft announces AI copilot for its popular operating system, Windows 11.
  
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• Best Cheap Phone Plans for May 2023: Affordable Alternatives to AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon - CNET

  23-05-2023 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  When it comes to cheap phone plans, the Big Three carriers aren't your only options.
  
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• Hands-On With Apple's Logic Pro for iPad - CNET

  23-05-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Make music on the go with the new iPad version of Apple’s professional audio app.
  
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• Final Cut Pro on the iPad: A surprisingly touching experience

  23-05-2023 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  These long-awaited iPad versions of Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro mean much more than just putting Pro apps on Apple tablets.
  
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• Final Cut Pro on iPad Feels Like a Great and Optional Upgrade - CNET

  23-05-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Yes, finally. And it's very much a stepping stone.
  
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• See Everything Announced at Microsoft Build 2023 video - CNET

  23-05-2023 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  At Microsoft Build 2023, Microsoft's Satya Nadella announces new AI features for its Windows 11 operating system, along with a slew of other AI features.
  
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• Apple confirms WWDC opening keynote will take place June 5

  23-05-2023 18:35 via zdnet.com
  
  The keynote usually gives us a glimpse at major software updates and, occasionally, some hardware. And this year that likely means we'll see Apple's rumored AR/VR headset.
  
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• Leesa Original Hybrid Mattress: A New Take on Leesa's Flagship Bed? video - CNET

  23-05-2023 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Owen Poole, a certified sleep science coach, reviews Leesa's first hybrid mattress, the Leesa Original Hybrid. Owen goes in-depth on the construction, firmness and feel of the mattress. He briefly compares the Original Hybrid to Leesa's midtier hybrid model, the Leesa Sapira. And he gives his verdict on what kind of buyer would be interested in the Original Hybrid mattress.
  
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• How to use Bitwarden Send (and when you should)

  23-05-2023 18:24 via zdnet.com
  
  If you have a document or text that contains secret or sensitive information you'd like to keep away from prying eyes but you still need to share it with someone, try Bitwarden Send.
  
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• Windows Copilot Puts AI in the Middle of Microsoft's Most Important Software - CNET

  23-05-2023 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  A task bar icon shaped like a loop of blue ribbon opens up an entirely new artificial intelligence interface to control your PC and make it useful.
  
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• Microsoft Builds Its Copilot AI Assistant Straight Into Windows 11 - CNET

  23-05-2023 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  A task bar icon shaped like a loop of blue ribbon opens up an entirely new way to control your PC and make it useful.
  
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• 33 States Charge Electric Vehicle Drivers for Not Pumping Gas. Is Yours One of Them? - CNET

  23-05-2023 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a law requiring EV drivers to pay a $400 registration fee upfront and an additional $200 each year thereafter.
  
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• Venmo Teen Accounts Aim to Offer Financial Flexibility but Keep Parents in Charge - CNET

  23-05-2023 18:03 via cnet.com
  
  Parents and guardians must open the accounts, and can monitor transactions and send money.
  
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• Most of the US at 'Elevated Risk' of Energy Shortfalls This Summer, NERC Warns - CNET

  23-05-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what could happen in the event of widespread heatwaves this season, and the areas most at risk.
  
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• GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Review: A Smart Upgrade for Your Older PC - CNET

  23-05-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The first of the current-generation sub-$500 graphics cards makes sense for better 1080p gaming than you've probably got now.
  
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• How to use Bing Chat (and how it's different from ChatGPT)

  23-05-2023 17:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft keeps trying to make Bing happen, complete with GPT-4 -- and now it's finally worth giving it a shot.
  
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• Microsoft unveils Fabric analytics program, OneLake data lake to span cloud providers

  23-05-2023 17:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Fabric is both a nod to customers trying to tighten their belts and also to the multi-cloud database tools such as Snowflake and Data Bricks that threaten Microsoft's established database franchise.
  
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• Microsoft embraces OpenAI's ChatGPT plugin standard

  23-05-2023 17:01 via zdnet.com
  
  These updates will give developers the ability to create their own plugins and integrate them seamlessly across the Microsoft Copilot stack.
  
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• Microsoft announces Azure tools to help developers deploy complex environments and secure their apps

  23-05-2023 17:01 via zdnet.com
  
  At Build 2023, Microsoft revealed how its new Azure tools can save developers time and stress.
  
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• Your next phone will be able to run generative AI tools (even in Airplane Mode)

  23-05-2023 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  At Build 2023, Qualcomm is partnering with Microsoft to expand its on-device AI capabilities. Here's how.
  
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• The Microsoft Store will help curate AI tools for you now

  23-05-2023 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  You probably don't realize how many tasks AI can help you with now, but Microsoft's new AI hub aims to change that.
  
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• Screens Are Hurting Your Eyes. Here's What You Can Do to Save Them - CNET

  23-05-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  More research is needed on the long-term effects of daily screen time, but it's clear all those hours add up when it comes to eye health.
  
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• Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7A: Google's Cheaper Phone Is the Winner - CNET

  23-05-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Google's new $499 phone packs the Pixel 7 experience in a slightly smaller and more affordable package.
  
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• Microsoft makes a push for AI responsibility and safety through Azure

  23-05-2023 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Azure AI Content Safety is now available in preview, but extra features are also coming for Designer and Bing.
  
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• Microsoft just supercharged ChatGPT with Bing's AI-powered search

  23-05-2023 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  OpenAI and Microsoft team up to bring you the best of both AI chatbots in one. Here's what this means.
  
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• Microsoft Edge gets AI-powered upgrades and these other new features

  23-05-2023 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's web browser, Edge, has received AI-powered upgrades, a redesign, and a better experience on mobile devices. Here's a look at what's new on Microsoft Edge.
  
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• Microsoft adding more AI smarts to Windows 11 via Copilot and Dev Home

  23-05-2023 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Built into Windows 11, Windows Copilot will use AI to handle your questions and requests, while Dev Home will help developers better manage their projects. Microsoft teases a variety of Windows enhancements at its Build 2023 conference.
  
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• Is Your Smartwatch as Good as an At-Home Sleep Test? - CNET

  23-05-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Both at-home sleep tests and smartwatches gather data on your sleep. Here's how to decide which one is right for you.
  
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• Is a Meal Subscription Cheaper than Takeout? We Do the Math - CNET

  23-05-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  If your takeout bill is threatening to take out your budget, you could save big by swapping in a prepared meal service or meal kit subscription.
  
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• Here's How to Decide Between In-Ear vs. Behind-Ear Hearing Aids - CNET

  23-05-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Choosing between the three main types of over-the-counter hearing aids can be difficult. Deciding what your needs are makes it easy.
  
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