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• ChatGPT Will Now Use Microsoft's Bing AI Search Engine Data - CNET

  24-05-2023 23:58 via cnet.com
  
  The new experience is already rolling out to ChatGPT Plus subscribers.
  
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• ChatGPT Rival Google Bard Integrates Images Into Responses, AI Images Coming Soon - CNET

  24-05-2023 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  Google adds images to Bard, but doesn't generate AI images like Bing AI.
  
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• The best Memorial Day tech deals of 2023

  24-05-2023 23:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Kick your summer into high gear with the best Memorial Day 2023 deals on all things tech, including saving $70 on the Apple Watch Series 8.
  
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• Sony Has a New PlayStation Handheld Coming, for Streaming - CNET

  24-05-2023 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  A large-screened streaming device is coming later this year. It'll play all your PlayStation games in your hands.
  
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• Tesla Drivers Use Their EVs More Than Anyone Else, Analysis Shows - CNET

  24-05-2023 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  But electric vehicles still rack up far fewer miles per year than gas-powered autos.
  
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• Your toolbox needs a handful of jelly crimps. Here's how to use them

  24-05-2023 22:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Jelly crimps might sound tasty, but don't eat them. Instead, use them to make quick, weatherproof connections on low-voltage wiring. Here's how.
  
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• Why every toolbox needs a handful of jelly crimps

  24-05-2023 22:34 via zdnet.com
  Jelly crimps might sound tasty, but don't eat them. Instead, use them to make quick, weatherproof connections on low-voltage wiring. Here's how.
  
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• Best Solar Panel Installation Companies In Texas - CNET

  24-05-2023 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  If you're a Lone Star State resident looking to save some money on your energy costs, check out these solar alternatives.
  
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• Keep Your Kitchen Knives Sharp When You Move. Here's How - CNET

  24-05-2023 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  Use these packing tips to prevent your knives from chipping or being damaged while you move.
  
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• Go Behind the Scenes at CNET's TV Testing Lab video - CNET

  24-05-2023 21:22 via cnet.com
  
  We use side-by-side comparisons and state-of-the-art gear to help you choose the best TV.
  
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• Microsoft appeals against UK watchdog’s veto of Activision Blizzard takeover

  24-05-2023 21:14
  
  CMA says it is defending cloud gaming market, but Microsoft says moves ‘discourages tech innovation and investment’ in UKMicrosoft has filed an appeal against the UK competition watchdog’s decision to block its $69bn (£56bn) acquisition of the Call of Duty creator Activision Blizzard.The US tech company confirmed that it had formally lodged an appeal against the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) verdict against the deal last month. Its case will be argued before the
  
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• Sam Altman’s World Tour Hopes to Reassure AI Doomers

  24-05-2023 21:11
  
  On a stop in London, the OpenAI CEO called for balanced regulation and warned of the risks of deepfake disinformation.
  
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• New York Breaks Record for Electricity Generated by Solar Power - CNET

  24-05-2023 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  New York State's Climate Act requires 100% of energy to come from renewable sources by 2040.
  
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• The best GPS trackers and devices for kids in 2023

  24-05-2023 21:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Use tech to help keep track of your children with real-time tracking, alerts, and long battery life.
  
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• Digital engagement is a top priority for the consumer goods industry

  24-05-2023 21:01 via zdnet.com
  
  A global survey of 1,500 consumer goods decision-makers found that 90% of respondents expect profitable growth over the next 24 months.
  
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• Here's What I Learned Testing Photoshop's New Generative AI Tool - CNET

  24-05-2023 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  Adobe's Firefly AI feature brings new fun and fakery to photos. It's a profound change for image editing, though far from perfect.
  
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• This $30 circle LED lamp transformed my desk and I love it

  24-05-2023 20:21 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking to not only give your desk a bit more light but an added touch of ambiance, this might be what you're looking for.
  
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• US Congress members demand that PayPal end ban on Palestinian business

  24-05-2023 20:03
  
  Other payment companies do business with Palestinians in the occupied territories, but PayPal only provides services to Israelis thereEleven members of the US Congress have demanded PayPal end a ban on doing business with Palestinians in the occupied territories while permitting Israeli settlers to use the digital payment platform.The letter, authored by Representative Mark Pocan, says PayPal is discriminating against Palestinians by denying “equal access to the digital economy”. Con
  
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• Is your Microsoft Surface Pro X camera not working? Here's the fix

  24-05-2023 19:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Multiple reports of malfunctioning cameras and a surprisingly simple solution point to a widespread issue on Microsoft's part.
  
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• Google Chrome Now Makes It Easier to Personalize Your Desktop. Here's How - CNET

  24-05-2023 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  Customization features get a snappy refresh that allow you to conveniently stylize your display.
  
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• Run your Raspberry Pi off-grid with solar power. Here's what you need

  24-05-2023 19:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Got enough sun? Here's everything you need to power your outdoor Raspberry Pi project.
  
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• TikTok Is Suing Montana Over App Ban: What It Means For You - CNET

  24-05-2023 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  The company behind the popular video-sharing app says the state's ban violates the First Amendment.
  
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• How to increase the Google Drive cache size on Android

  24-05-2023 19:09 via zdnet.com
  
  If the Google Drive app is causing problems on Android, the solution could be found by increasing the cache size.
  
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• Got Fruit Flies? Get Rid of Them With This Expert-Approved Advice - CNET

  24-05-2023 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  Eliminate the pesky bugs and prevent a fruit fly infestation from happening in your home this summer with advice from an entomologist.
  
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• Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: A Beginner's Guide to Buying and Using Them - CNET

  24-05-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Avoid common mistakes when buying over-the-counter hearing aids. Here's everything you need to know about OTC hearing aids, with help from an audiologist.
  
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• Microsoft Office 2021 License Drops to $30 for a Limited Time - CNET

  24-05-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  You'll want to act now if you want to avoid monthly expenses to use Microsoft Office products.
  
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• How to find which files are taking up the most storage space in Google Drive

  24-05-2023 18:50 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're running low on Google Drive space, there's a quick and easy way to find out what files are taking up the most storage.
  
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• Amazfit Bip 3 Pro: A cheap and cheerful fitness tracker with built-in GPS

  24-05-2023 18:42 via techradar.com
  
  Amazfit Bip 3 Pro: One minute reviewThe Amazfit Bip 3 Pro is an affordable fitness tracker and one of the best cheap running watches, with all the basics you could ask for. It has an optical heart rate reader. It has full-on GPS, unlike the non-Pro edition of the Bip 3. Want phone-free run tracking? You got it. And where Fitbit offers a small lozenge of a display for this sort of money, the Amazfit Bip 3 Pro looks a lot like a smartwatch. The bad bits? It comes across cheaper in person
  
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• TikTok CEO updates on Project Texas, says US user data will be in Oracle's hands soon

  24-05-2023 18:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Project Texas is TikTok's initiative to store US user data in the US and convince lawmakers the app should not be banned in the country.
  
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• Facebook owner Meta begins final round of mass layoffs

  24-05-2023 18:21
  
  Job cuts are part of plan announced in March to eliminate 10,000 roles, bringing headcount to where it stood mid-2021Meta started carrying out the last batch of a three-part round of layoffs on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter, as part of a plan announced in March to eliminate 10,000 roles.Meta earlier this year became the first big tech company to announce a second round of mass layoffs, after showing more than 11,000 employees the door in the fall. The cuts brought the
  
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• 3 ways OpenAI says we should start to tackle AI regulation

  24-05-2023 18:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Everyone seems to be in favor of AI regulation, even the biggest leaders in the space.
  
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• Mobvoi's New TicWatch Pro 5 Arrives With Wear OS 3, a New Chip and More - CNET

  24-05-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's the first smartwatch to use the Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 platform.
  
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• Forget the Pixel Watch: This $350 Android has a sportier look and superior battery life

  24-05-2023 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 5 builds on the successes of an already fantastic Wear OS watch, with updated software and a new look.
  
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• The best Netflix alternatives of 2023

  24-05-2023 17:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Breaking up with Netflix over its new password policy? There are plenty of other Netflix alternatives to watch original content -- and even live TV.
  
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• Watch: Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again

  24-05-2023 17:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants
  
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• Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again

  24-05-2023 17:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants
  
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• Xfinity Speed Test Results: How Did Comcast’s Home Internet Service Do? - CNET

  24-05-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  CNET digs into the latest speed test data from Ookla and examines what it says about the nation's biggest cable broadband provider.
  
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• Gear Up for Summer Adventures With Up to 25% Off Insta360 Action Cameras - CNET

  24-05-2023 16:36 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, discounts on mounts and accessories so that you can capture all the action, no matter how extreme.
  
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• Netflix Password-Sharing Is No Longer Free in the US: What to Know - CNET

  24-05-2023 16:33 via cnet.com
  
  A policy change now means an extra charge if you want to share a password on a standard or premium account.
  
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• Netflix Password-Sharing Is No Longer Free in the US - CNET

  24-05-2023 16:33 via cnet.com
  
  A policy change now means an extra charge if you want to share a password on a standard or premium account.
  
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• Compare Current Mortgage Rates in April 2023 - CNET

  24-05-2023 16:29 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to secure the best possible mortgage rate.
  
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• Save Hundreds at LG During Its Memorial Day Sale - CNET

  24-05-2023 16:08 via cnet.com
  
  Get huge discounts on TVs, laptops, soundbars, home appliances and more.
  
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• I found the Goldilocks of portable power stations (and it's currently on sale)

  24-05-2023 15:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Do you want to harvest free power for your off-grid adventures? You should check out the EcoFlow River 2 Max.
  
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• Get 3 Months of Access to Adobe's Full Suite of Creative Apps for Just $30 - CNET

  24-05-2023 15:17 via cnet.com
  
  This StackSocial deal also includes 100GB of cloud storage, and saves you over $200 compared to the usual price.
  
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• Game on the Go With $700 Off This Powerful Acer Triton 300 SE Laptop - CNET

  24-05-2023 15:16 via cnet.com
  
  Today only at Best Buy, you can snag this advanced and compact 14-inch gaming laptop on sale for $900.
  
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• Take Up to $700 Off Rad Power E-Bikes and Save On Accessories - CNET

  24-05-2023 15:11 via cnet.com
  
  Get great deals on electric bikes, bike locks and more, making it a great time to invest in an eco-friendly rider.
  
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• Refinance Rates for May 24, 2023: Rates Trend Higher - CNET

  24-05-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Several important refinance rates increased this week. If you're shopping for the best refinance rate, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• Here Are Today's Mortgage Rates on May 24, 2023: Rates Move Up - CNET

  24-05-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week, a few notable mortgage rates crept higher. The Fed's interest rate hikes are increasing costs for prospective homebuyers.
  
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• AMD Radeon RX 7600 Review: A Good 1080p Gaming Value, With Caveats - CNET

  24-05-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Small, relatively inexpensive and with solid performance, the RX 7600 can fit nicely into your budget gaming PC.
  
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• Twister Air Replaces the Mat With an Augmented Reality App - CNET

  24-05-2023 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Exclusive: The new version of Twister uses wristbands along with a phone or tablet to play.
  
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