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• Newly Built or Renovated Homes Required to Support EV Charging Under New State Law - CNET

  22-06-2023 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  Houses, apartments and condos being built from 2024 onward in Illinois must equip EV charging points.
  
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• Best satellite phones and gadgets of 2023

  22-06-2023 23:51 via zdnet.com
  
  The best satellite phones and gadgets to match your off-grid lifestyle offer SOS, SMS, and global coverage.
  
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• The Most Environmentally Friendly Meal Kit Is Also the Best - CNET

  22-06-2023 23:42 via cnet.com
  
  If you dig the convenience of meal kits but also fancy keeping the planet clean, there's one clear choice.
  
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• Microsoft Expects New Xbox, PlayStation 6 in 2028 Says Court Filings - CNET

  22-06-2023 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  Time to start saving for the next big consoles.
  
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• What to Expect From Lab-Grown Chicken? It's a Convincing Alternative to the Real Deal - CNET

  22-06-2023 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Good Meat brought version three of its cultured chicken to the UN COP27 climate change conference, where I got to enjoy a taste. It'll soon be available in US restaurants.
  
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• Prime Day Is Coming Soon. How an Amazon Membership Could Benefit You - CNET

  22-06-2023 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  If you're planning on shopping Amazon's Prime Day deals, it's time to brush up on Prime membership benefits.
  
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• Tech firms to be forced to hand over data to inquests into child deaths

  22-06-2023 22:15
  
  Bereaved families welcome online safety bill amendment that hands greater powers to coronersOfcom will be able to force tech platforms to hand over the personal data of children whose deaths are suspected to be related to online harm, the government has confirmed.On the last day of the online safety bill’s passage through parliament, the government accepted an amendment backed by a group of bereaved parents that will give coroners the power through Ofcom to force cooperation when investiga
  
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• The best gaming PCs of 2023: Top prebuilt rigs compared

  22-06-2023 22:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The best prebuilt gaming PCs promise powerful performance, graphics, and robust RAM.
  
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• Australia gives Twitter legal notice to clean up online hate content

  22-06-2023 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The social media site has less than a month to respond or face fines of AU$700,000 ($474,670) a day.
  
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• Chatbot showdown: ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Bing Chat put to a real-world test

  22-06-2023 21:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The University of California, Berkeley students and faculty created a way for you to compare your favorite chatbot's LLMs against each other. Here's how.
  
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• TikTok chief operating officer V Pappas steps down after five years

  22-06-2023 21:49
  
  Key executive at Chinese-owned company says ‘I feel the time is right to move on and refocus on my entrepreneurial passions’TikTok’s chief operating officer, V Pappas, is stepping down after five years with the short-video company.In an email to staff on Thursday, the Australian said they would be taking on an advisory role for the company during the transition. Continue reading...
  
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• This $20 multitool has 15 functions, and it fits on your key ring

  22-06-2023 21:43 via zdnet.com
  
  The problem with multitools is that they are so big you leave them at home, or so small they are useless. This one sits perfectly in the middle.
  
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• This Genius Gadget Takes the Mess out of Frying Bacon - CNET

  22-06-2023 21:23 via cnet.com
  
  If you hate cleaning a greasy, splatter-stained stove after cooking bacon and fatty steaks, you'll want to read this.
  
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• Amazon 'tricked and trapped' millions into Prime subscriptions, says FTC

  22-06-2023 21:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon is being sued for enrolling customers into Prime memberships without consent while sabotaging attempts to cancel out.
  
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• YouTube TV Is Expanding Multiview Beyond Sports - CNET

  22-06-2023 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  The changes will be rolling out gradually over the summer.
  
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• Apple and LG partner up to fix the biggest problem with hotel TVs

  22-06-2023 20:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Following Apple's WWDC news, LG will be the first to field AirPlay-ready hotel TVs. Here's why that matters.
  
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• This iOS 17 feature will make Siri messaging to third-party apps a whole lot easier

  22-06-2023 19:41 via zdnet.com
  
  As if iOS 17 wasn't already jam-packed with features, Apple is now bringing a much-anticipated change to how you message with Siri.
  
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• Microsoft to Raise Prices of Xbox Series X and Game Pass Subscriptions - CNET

  22-06-2023 19:34 via cnet.com
  
  The move stings, but doesn’t ultimately change the value of Game Pass.
  
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• Best iPad Deals: Save $50 on Latest, 10th-gen iPad and More - CNET

  22-06-2023 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  You can also pick up the previous-gen iPad for only $250.
  
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• Apple releases VisionOS SDK, developers can apply for Vision Pro hardware kit

  22-06-2023 18:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple will also open developer labs in six cities around the world to help software makers test their Vision Pro apps.
  
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• Apple releases VisionOS SDK, developers can apply for a Vision Pro hardware kit

  22-06-2023 18:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple will also open developer labs in six cities around the world to help software makers test their Vision Pro apps.
  
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• I Slept on a Purple Mattress for 5 Years: An Honest Review video - CNET

  22-06-2023 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Owen, a certified sleep science coach, updates his review of the Purple Hybrid Premier after using it as his nightly mattress for the last five years. He talks about his experience so far with this online mattress, whether it's helped his back pain and how durable the bed has been. Note that Purple has replaced this mattress with two new lines: the Premium and Luxe Collections.
  
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• How to Sleep Cool in the Summer Months video - CNET

  22-06-2023 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  The hotter it gets, the harder it can be to fall asleep. Rising temperatures can interfere with the body's natural thermoregulation progress and make it feel impossible to get comfortable enough to go to sleep. Owen Poole, a certified sleep science coach, goes over a few tips you can follow to sleep cool.
  
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• Review: Motorola's Razr Plus Made Me a Flip Phone Believer - CNET

  22-06-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Razr Plus 2023 proves that flip phones have a lot more to offer than just portability.
  
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• Loom & Leaf Mattress Review: Relaxed Firm vs. Firm video - CNET

  22-06-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Owen Poole, a certified sleep science coach, reviews the Loom & Leaf mattress. A memory foam mattress, it's one of two all-foam mattresses from Saatva. In this video, Owen goes in-depth on the construction, firmness and feel of the mattress, and gives his verdict on what kind of buyer would be interested in the Loom & Leaf.
  
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• Do the Viral Sleep Hacks Actually Work? We Asked an Expert - CNET

  22-06-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  There's a lot bad advice on the internet. We talked to a sleep medicine specialist about viral sleep tips to separate fact from fiction.
  
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• How to mute a MacOS Apple Mail conversation (and why you should)

  22-06-2023 17:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple Mail includes a feature that could help you silence the constant "noise" of too many email notifications.
  
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• Deal alert: Get Microsoft Office for PC or Mac for just $40

  22-06-2023 17:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office 2021 at a major discount right now.
  
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• Bring Plant Knowledge Everywhere With 75% Off a NatureID Lifetime Subscription - CNET

  22-06-2023 17:54 via cnet.com
  
  Just $15 will grant you lifetime access to helpful plant care tips and tricks and on-the-go plant identification tools.
  
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• Apple Messages Is About to Get Some Major Changes. Here's What to Expect - CNET

  22-06-2023 17:26 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's iOS 17 software update will bring new features to Messages, but you have to wait to try them out.
  
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• These $130 bone conduction headphones handle sweaty runs, and replaced my Shokz

  22-06-2023 17:17 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking for outstanding headphones for seriously sweaty exercising, this pair checks all the boxes.
  
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• Bye, Shokz: These sweat-resistant bone-conduction headphones are the real deal

  22-06-2023 17:17 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking for outstanding headphones for seriously sweaty exercising, this pair checks all the boxes.
  
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• Big tech is actually doing all this with your personal data. True or false?

  22-06-2023 17:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Every app you use and every website you visit collects data from you. But do you know what data they take? Let's find out.
  
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• The best Amazon Prime alternatives in 2023

  22-06-2023 17:10 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're tired of Amazon, we've found some other great services that offer fast shipping, exclusive sales, and more, minus the steep fee.
  
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• Lab-Grown Chicken Is Now Legal for Sale, USDA Rules - CNET

  22-06-2023 17:07 via cnet.com
  
  It's the first time slaughterhouse-free meat of any kind will be available for sale in the US. So how soon can you get your hands on some?
  
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• Your Dirty Mattress Is Affecting Your Sleep. Here's How to Clean It - CNET

  22-06-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  We'll tell you how to deep clean your mattress and prevent it from getting dirty again.
  
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• You Can Try DuckDuckGo’s Windows Browser Now - CNET

  22-06-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  The beta version of the privacy-minded browser is available now to Windows users.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Corsicana, Texas - CNET

  22-06-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Corsicana has one cable internet provider in competition with several fixed wireless ISPs. Let CNET help you find the best internet plan for you.
  
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• Video Game Remakes Are in a Golden Age. That Could Be a Bad Thing

  22-06-2023 16:51
  
  An obsession with flashy updates to popular games means originals are often pushed aside. It doesn't have to be that way.
  
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• The best GPS trackers for kids in 2023: Parent and expert picks

  22-06-2023 16:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The top GPS trackers and devices for kids offer real-time tracking, alerts, and long battery life.
  
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• Get Free Grilling Bundles at Snake River Farms On Orders of $199 or More - CNET

  22-06-2023 16:37 via cnet.com
  
  Grill out with free add-ons of Wagyu hamburger patties or hot dogs with your meat delivery from Snake River Farms.
  
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• Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 Review: A Good Place to Start - CNET

  22-06-2023 16:31 via cnet.com
  
  It might not be too exciting out of the box, but it'll get you gaming and there's room to upgrade.
  
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• Here's How to Get Rid of a Fruit Fly Infestation This Summer - CNET

  22-06-2023 16:14 via cnet.com
  
  Keep fruit flies out of your home this summer with this advice from an entomologist.
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk say they’re up for a cage match. Who would win?

  22-06-2023 16:11
  
  Zuckerberg has been competing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu; Musk has size on his side – anda move called ‘the Walrus’In the red corner, the world’s richest person, and in the blue corner, the world’s richest millennial: Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have agreed to a cage match, after Musk jokingly suggested the bout in response to efforts by Meta to launch a Twitter competitor.“I’m sure Earth can’t wait to be exclusively under Zuck’s thumb,”
  
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• This $6 USB condom can protect your data in the most unsuspecting places

  22-06-2023 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Better to have USB data protection and not need it, than need it and not be prepared.
  
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• The 15 Best Mineral Sunscreens of 2023 - CNET

  22-06-2023 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  I personally tested 30 mineral sunscreens on my sensitive skin. These chemical-free, mineral sunscreens are great for acne-prone skin. Here are my top picks.
  
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• Sonos Era 300 Review: Great, Room-Filling Sound in a Compact Speaker - CNET

  22-06-2023 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Sonos Era 300 is a great-sounding Dolby Atmos speaker, but it faces a lot of competition from the cheaper Amazon Echo Studio.
  
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• Mineral Sunscreen vs. Chemical Sunscreen: Which Is Better? - CNET

  22-06-2023 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can absorb chemical sunscreen through your skin, but is it as bad as it sounds? Here are the differences between chemical and mineral sunscreens.
  
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• US Wind and Solar Generated More Electricity Than Coal So Far This Year - CNET

  22-06-2023 15:50 via cnet.com
  
  In a first, the two renewables dethroned "king coal" for the first five months of 2023.
  
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• Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agree to hold cage fight

  22-06-2023 15:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Earlier this month, Meta showed staff plans for a text-based social network designed to compete with Twitter.
  
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