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• Corporate Amazon workers walk out over climate goals and return to office

  31-05-2023 23:59
  
  Employees also objected to the recent layoffs, with about 27,000 jobs cut since November 2022Hundreds of corporate Amazon workers protested what they decried as the company’s lack of progress on climate goals and an inequitable return-to-office mandate during a lunchtime demonstration at its Seattle headquarters.The protest on Wednesday comes a week after Amazon’s annual shareholder meeting and a month after a policy took effect requiring workers to return to the office three days a
  
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• AI has created areas so grey, you could write a song about it

  31-05-2023 23:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The emergence of ChatGPT has polarized people in the same artistic communities. We should take a close look at what the recent Ed Sheeran lawsuit foretells about our AI era.
  
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• Smartphone Shipments Are Forecast to Decline in 2023 Thanks to Inflation - CNET

  31-05-2023 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  Despite a lower forecast for 2023, look for the market to rebound in 2024.
  
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• You can now send Snapchat's AI chatbot photos and get a response (warning, it's creepy)

  31-05-2023 23:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Snapchat's AI chatbot can start up convos from photos you send it. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Using ChatGPT for job applications could backfire on you, according to this study

  31-05-2023 23:20 via zdnet.com
  
  You may want to rethink using ChatGPT to write your next cover letter. Here's why.
  
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• Are VR headsets safe for kids and teenagers? Here's what the experts say

  31-05-2023 23:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's rumored Reality Pro headset is making waves. But, should it and other VR/AR wearables make their way into your home?
  
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• 5 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Annoying TV Glare - CNET

  31-05-2023 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  Reflections on your TV can make it nearly impossible to watch. Luckily, there are ways to reduce irritating TV glare.
  
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• The Man Who Named the Metaverse Is Optimistic Despite Meta's Troubles - CNET

  31-05-2023 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  Sci-fi author Neal Stephenson says the metaverse's foundations are maturing. It's been tough, but Apple's expected AR headset could help.
  
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• The Biggest Apple Watch Features I Want to Arrive in WatchOS 10 - CNET

  31-05-2023 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  Apple is expected to announce its WatchOS 10 update at WWDC. I'm hoping to see deeper sleep insights, more uses for the temperature sensor and more.
  
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• Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations

  31-05-2023 22:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings.
  
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• Get iOS 16.5 Right Now for These Important Security Fixes - CNET

  31-05-2023 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  The latest iPhone software update patches a few bugs that might be actively exploited.
  
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• This rugged Android phone is so enormous you can use it as a power bank, too

  31-05-2023 21:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Doogee S100 Pro is the most massive mobile phone I've tested in decades. But packed into its giant form are cool features like a camping light and night vision camera.
  
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• US eating disorder helpline takes down AI chatbot over harmful advice

  31-05-2023 20:55
  
  National Eating Disorder Association has also been under criticism for firing four employees in March who formed a unionThe National Eating Disorder Association (Neda) has taken down an artificial intelligence chatbot, “Tessa”, after reports that the chatbot was providing harmful advice.Neda has been under criticism over the last few months after it fired four employees in March who worked for its helpline and had formed a union. The helpline allowed people to call, text or message v
  
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• Amazon's Echo Pop Gets Points for Style and Dialogue: Hands-on - CNET

  31-05-2023 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  The $40 Echo Pop is available from today and it joins an updated Show 5 and a budget set of Echo Buds.
  
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• Do Routers Collect Data? I Read 30,000 Words of Privacy Policy to Find Out - CNET

  31-05-2023 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Wi-Fi router companies claim they don't track the websites you visit. But all of them collect and share some user data. Here's what to know.
  
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• 12 Father's Day gifts your dad will actually want

  31-05-2023 20:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Does your dad swear he has everything and wants nothing this Father's Day? These 12 gift ideas are sure to prove him wrong and make your shopping experience easier.
  
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• How to configure your Pixel phone to automatically decline robocalls

  31-05-2023 20:30 via zdnet.com
  
  If you find yourself inundated with spam calls on your Pixel phone, enabling these two settings can help.
  
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• Best Monitor Deals: 32-inch 4K Samsung Display on Sale for Only $280 - CNET

  31-05-2023 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Looking to spend even less? Check out a 27-inch QHD model from Acer that's discounted to a very reasonable $150.
  
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• Best Tablet Deals: Save $99 on Latest iPad Air, $200 on Microsoft Surface Pro 9 and More - CNET

  31-05-2023 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  We're keeping tabs on all the best tablet deals.
  
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• EcoFlow PowerStream Lets Renters Have Solar Power, Too - CNET

  31-05-2023 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you can't install solar panels on your house or apartment, the PowerStream may be a great solution for adding solar to your home.
  
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• Every Apple product we're expecting at WWDC next week: Reality Pro headset, MacBook Air, more

  31-05-2023 19:56 via zdnet.com
  
  All eyes are on Apple next Monday to launch a series of new software, services, and hardware, including a much-anticipated VR/AR headset.
  
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• Google Ends Support for First-Generation Chromecast - CNET

  31-05-2023 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Users "may notice a degradation in performance," the tech giant says.
  
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• Instacart Debuts AI Tool to Help You Shop Faster and Smarter - CNET

  31-05-2023 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  You can get an assist with figuring out what to eat for dinner and other grocery-shopping questions.
  
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• How to Get a Mortgage in 10 Steps - CNET

  31-05-2023 19:16 via cnet.com
  
  High mortgage rates are making it more difficult to afford a home. Knowing how the homebuying process works can help.
  
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• Apple developers made over $1 trillion in 2022, as Apple preps launch of next platform at WWDC 2023

  31-05-2023 19:12 via zdnet.com
  
  At its annual developer conference on June 5, Apple is expected to unveil its next big product and its next platform for developers to launch software and content.
  
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• Watch Europa League Final Soccer: Livestream Sevilla vs. Roma From Anywhere - CNET

  31-05-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Can Jose Mourinho's team make it two European triumphs in a row with the Giallorossi?
  
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• Twitter’s value down two-thirds since Musk takeover, says investor

  31-05-2023 18:55
  
  Asset manager Fidelity reports that stake worth $20m in October 2022 is now worth just under $6.6mTwitter’s value has plummeted by almost two-thirds since Elon Musk acquired the company in October 2022, one of the social media company’s only remaining external investors has admitted.Fidelity, an asset manager that held a stake in Twitter worth about $20m after Musk acquired the business for $44bn, said in a corporate filing that its stake was now worth just under $6.6m. That would va
  
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• The 10 best Father's Day tech gifts under $100

  31-05-2023 18:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The best tech gifts to give your dad or father figure this Father's Day don't have to break the bank. We compare these fun gadgets with a $100 or less price tag.
  
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• Apple's iOS 16.5 Fixes 3 Security Bugs Already Used in Attacks

  31-05-2023 18:46
  
  Plus: Microsoft patches two zero-day flaws, Google’s Android and Chrome get some much-needed updates, and more.
  
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• Waking Up Drenched in Sweat in the Middle of the Night? Discover the Possible Causes and How To Stop It - CNET

  31-05-2023 18:44 via cnet.com
  
  Sleeping hot can keep you from a good night's sleep. Discover why you sleep hot and four effective ways to sleep cooler.
  
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• Waking Up All Sweaty in the Middle of the Night? Discover Why and How to Stop It - CNET

  31-05-2023 18:44 via cnet.com
  
  Sleeping hot can keep you from a good night's sleep. Discover why you wake up drenched in sweat, and four effective ways to sleep cooler.
  
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• Qualcomm's Phone-Connected AR Headset Plans Hint at Google and Apple's Future - CNET

  31-05-2023 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Future headsets will need to work better with phone apps: Qualcomm's moves point to where Google and Apple need to go.
  
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• Bedding Expert Reveals Just How Often You Should Clean Your Sheets - CNET

  31-05-2023 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Keep your sheets, pillows and comforters in great shape with tips on how to maintain your bedding products for the long run.
  
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• Download the New ChatGPT App on Your iPhone and iPad - CNET

  31-05-2023 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  OpenAI's popular chatbot is now officially on iOS.
  
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• WWDC Is Next Week: iOS 17, Apple's VR Headset and Everything Else We Expect - CNET

  31-05-2023 18:14 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's 2023 developers conference could bring more than just new iPhone software.
  
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• Singapore Airlines to offer free unlimited Wi-Fi onboard across all cabin classes

  31-05-2023 18:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Previously offered free only for selected passengers, Singapore Airlines' inflight Wi-Fi service will be made available to all customers regardless of their cabin class starting July 1.
  
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• How to quickly adjust your MacOS keyboard backlight brightness

  31-05-2023 18:13 via zdnet.com
  
  If your MacBook Pro or Air keyboard backlight is either too dim or bright, there's a way you can enable it for quick and easy adjustments.
  
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• This is the best and fastest sub-$300 3D printer I've tested yet

  31-05-2023 18:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The Anycubic Kobra 2 is fast, inexpensive, and produces gorgeous prints. What more could you want?
  
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• Get Ready for 3D-Printed Organs and a Knife That ‘Smells’ Tumors

  31-05-2023 18:09
  
  Hospitals are evolving at warp speed, and autonomous surgical robots are just the beginning.
  
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• How Apple's Mixed Reality Headset Could Immerse You in Sports - CNET

  31-05-2023 18:08 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Multiscreen view and "umpire view" would be pretty sweet in virtual reality.
  
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• LinkedIn is using AI to make it easier for recruiters to reach you

  31-05-2023 17:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Do you generally ignore recruiter InMails on LinkedIn? This new feature may help change that.
  
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• Miasma Chronicles review - trapped in post-apocalyptic potential

  31-05-2023 17:44 via techradar.com
  
  Review informationTime played: 20 hoursPlatform reviewed: PCAvailable on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC
  Black reflective fragments swarm and spiral in the opening scenes of strategy game Miasma Chronicles, luring you into a dim and grim post-apocalyptic Kentucky. The game confidently strides into its setting with this beautifully animated sequence which lays the foundation for much of what’s to come in the game - and more so, perhaps, than its developers, Th
  
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• iPhone 15: What Rumors Say About Apple's Next iPhone - CNET

  31-05-2023 17:43 via cnet.com
  
  Will the iPhone 15 get a wireless charging upgrade? A look at the rumored new feature and other reports we've heard so far.
  
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• Netflix Password-Sharing Ban: Do This If You Use Someone Else's Account - CNET

  31-05-2023 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you're sharing a Netflix account with someone outside of your household, here's what you may need to do.
  
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• AI 'godfather' Yoshua Bengio feels 'lost' over life's work

  31-05-2023 17:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio tells the BBC he did not realise AI would develop so fast.
  
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• Today Is Your Last Chance to Get Windows 11 Pro for Just $40 - CNET

  31-05-2023 17:19 via cnet.com
  
  The price jumps up tomorrow, so be sure to get your order in soon if you don't want to miss out on these savings.
  
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• Last Chance: Get 10TB of Lifetime Cloud Storage for Just $90 - CNET

  31-05-2023 17:17 via cnet.com
  
  There are just hours left to score lifetime access to Degoo Premium with this one-time deal that will save you hundreds over the usual monthly subscription cost.
  
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• How to disable notifications for specific apps on your Chromebook

  31-05-2023 17:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Have notifications on Chrome OS become overwhelming? Know that you are in control of what apps can interrupt your workflow. Here's how to take charge.
  
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• UK should play leading role on global AI guidelines, Sunak to tell Biden

  31-05-2023 16:52
  
  PM wants to see UK take key part in creating international agreement on how to develop AI capabilitiesRishi Sunak will tell Joe Biden next week the UK should become a global hub for developing international regulation of artificial intelligence, as the prime minister rapidly shifts his position on the emerging technology.Sunak will travel to Washington DC on 7 and 8 June for meetings with the US president, as well as members of Congress and business leaders. Officials have told the Guardian that
  
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• Apple Rumored to Reveal 'Several' New Macs at WWDC - CNET

  31-05-2023 16:41 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone maker could be growing its family of flagship computers.
  
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