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• College World Series 2023: How to Watch, Stream Florida vs. LSU Today From Anywhere - CNET

  24-06-2023 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  SEC powers Florida and LSU have reached the best-of-three final in Omaha, and you don't need cable to watch.
  
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• WiZ LED strip smart light review: brilliant, bright and budget-friendly

  24-06-2023 19:00 via techradar.com
  
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  Editor's note 06/07/23 - WiZ moved nice and quickly with its Matter support rollout, meaning that you can now use the WiZ LED strip smart light with Apple HomeKit, provided you're using the new WiZ app v2. The WiZ LED strip smart light is a simple and sweet addition or starting point to your smart home, offering 840-lumen output across 16 million colors and compatibility with Alexa, Google and Siri Shortcuts. As of writing, WiZ is in the process of rolling out Matter suppo
  
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• This Prime Deal Gets You 3 Months of Audible Premium Plus for Free - CNET

  24-06-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Prime members can access more than 200,000 best-selling audiobooks, podcasts and more -- absolutely free.
  
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• EV Charger Capacity Predicted to Overtake Rooftop Solar in 2023 - CNET

  24-06-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  A new report credits US incentives for spearheading the expected growth.
  
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• Take 25% Off Sitewide at Brooklyn Bedding for Fourth of July - CNET

  24-06-2023 17:40 via cnet.com
  
  Revamp your sleep space with big discounts on some of our favorite mattresses on the market.
  
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• Your electric flying taxi is just around the corner

  24-06-2023 17:00
  
  Prototypes are finally taking off after a difficult time for investors, and some surprising challengers have joined the raceAmong the fighter jets and military helicopters performing for the crowds at the Paris airshow last week, a strange two-seater craft lifted off the runway. Like a drone crossed with a helicopter, the Volocopter has an electric motor and a white wasp-shaped body, on top of which sits a circular frame supporting 18 separate sets of blades, or rotors. With that short flight, t
  
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• The Hidden (and Not So Hidden) Expenses of Living Off Grid - CNET

  24-06-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Budgeting for the off-grid essentials is one thing, but planning for the hidden costs is another. Here's what I learned and mistakes to avoid.
  
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• Samsung QN90C TV review: a bright mini-LED TV that looks good from any angle

  24-06-2023 17:00 via techradar.com
  
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  • Original review date: June 2023• Samsung S95D due for release spring 2024• Launch price: From $2,499 / £2,399 / AU$3,999 (55-inch)• Target price: From $1,699 / £1,499 (55-inch)Update: February 2024. The Samsung QN90C offers an elite, mini-LED experience that gives stunning brightness without sacrificing contrast. With its anti-reflection coating and excellent motion handling, the QN90C is ideal for daytime sports viewing, which is why it's our best
  
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• Rise of the robots raises a big question: what will workers do?

  24-06-2023 17:00
  
  Rapid developments in AI are forcing managers and politicians alike to confront profound questions about the future of jobsWith a low electrical hum, a small team of boxy, wheeled robots called “ants” criss-cross the top of a giant 3D grid of grey storage crates – 60,000 of them - ceaselessly arranging and rearranging them to order.Down on the warehouse floor, flat-topped “ranger” robots ferry cardboard packing boxes around. Just one man, jokingly known as the robot
  
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• ‘Don’t stop us now’: tribute acts protest against Facebook ban

  24-06-2023 17:00
  
  A Freddie Mercury act is among the performers protesting as a Meta ban on impersonators threatens their careersBig music festivals are not the only places to enjoy a headline act such as Adele, Taylor Swift or Dolly Parton.Convincing impersonators of the biggest names in music, and of other late, great stars, such as George Michael and Freddie Mercury, also regularly entertain the crowds at civic centres, summer fairs and even the odd golden wedding. Continue reading...
  
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• Is the Prime Visa the Best Credit Card for Amazon Prime Day? We Do the Math - CNET

  24-06-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you don't shop with Amazon regularly, these two credit cards might offer better long-term value while still earning rewards this Prime Day.
  
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• Grab This Mango Power E Portable Power Station Bundle for $3,704 (Save $1,291) - CNET

  24-06-2023 14:38 via cnet.com
  
  This bundle comes with two free solar panels to keep you powered up through outages or while you're off the grid.
  
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• This tiny PC punches way above its weight, and it's cheaper than you think

  24-06-2023 14:30 via zdnet.com
  
  For such a tiny computer, the Xulu XR1 Pro is a remarkably powerful machine that can serve as a desktop when space is very limited.
  
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• Xfinity Home Internet Review: Plans, Prices and More From the Country's Largest Cable Internet Provider - CNET

  24-06-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Comcast's broadband service has an impressive range of options. Does more mean better? Let CNET help you explore.
  
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• The Grammys just drew the line between artists and AI-generated music

  24-06-2023 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  As AI-generated music becomes more popular, here's what we know about its award eligibility.
  
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• Here's Where EV Drivers Can Use HOV Lanes - CNET

  24-06-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Getting to zip through the carpool lane might be the best reason yet to go electric.
  
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• Best Sonos Speakers for 2023 - CNET

  24-06-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're looking for a portable speaker or a soundbar to improve your TV sound, these are the best Sonos speakers.
  
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• Flying this weekend? This $6 USB condom will protect your data from suspicious outlets

  24-06-2023 13:30 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 Wild World of Extreme Tourism for Billionaires

  24-06-2023 13:00
  
  The Titan tragedy highlights the burgeoning trend of cavalier high-net-worth individuals exploring some of the most inhospitable places on Earth.
  
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• FTC Hits Amazon With Lawsuit for 'Tricking' Users Into Prime Subscriptions - CNET

  24-06-2023 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The agency is accusing Amazon of using deceptive practices.
  
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• JMGO N1 Ultra 4K Laser Projector Review: Impressive Picture but High Price - CNET

  24-06-2023 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  The N1 Ultra boasts excellent performance on a chassis that streams, spins and pivots.
  
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• Social Security Payments 2023: Did You Get Your June Check Yet? - CNET

  24-06-2023 11:15 via cnet.com
  
  One more round of June Social Security checks will arrive this coming week.
  
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• ‘There are always cool things happening in Accra’: Derrick O Boateng’s best phone picture

  24-06-2023 11:00
  
  In one of his favourite communities to shoot in, the Ghanaian photographer spotted four brothers …Dressed in matching golden shorts to signify their brotherhood, and helmets to symbolise protection, siblings Ibrahim, Nana Kofi, Benjamin and Kojo were smiling down the lens of Derrick O Boateng’s iPhone 12. The Ghanaian photographer was in Nungua town, in the capital, Accra – one of his favourite communities to shoot in. “There are always all sorts of cool things happening
  
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• Apple Messages Is About to Get Some Big Changes. Here's What to Expect - CNET

  24-06-2023 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's iOS 17 update will bring new features to Messages, but you have to wait to try them out.
  
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• OTC Hearing Aids: Which Brand Has the Best Value? We Do the Math - CNET

  24-06-2023 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  We considered price, lifespan and other factors to determine which OTC hearing aids give you the most for your money.
  
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• ‘It’s not like science fiction any more’: Nasa aiming to make spaceships talk

  24-06-2023 10:00
  
  Exclusive: Researcher Dr Larissa Suzuki tells how Nasa is developing a ChatGPT-style interfaceIn the film 2001: A Space Odyssey the sentient supercomputer, HAL 9000, chats conversationally to the mission pilots on a Jupiter-bound spaceship, executing their orders and alerting them to onboard faults – and eventually going rogue.Now Nasa engineers say they are developing their own ChatGPT-style interface that could ultimately allow astronauts to talk to their spacecraft and mission controlle
  
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• Best Roku to Buy in 2023: Tested and Reviewed - CNET

  24-06-2023 06:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've spent months testing all the streaming devices Roku has to offer. Here are the best ones.
  
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• Best Portable Power Stations for June 2023 - CNET

  24-06-2023 03:32 via cnet.com
  
  A portable power station lets you bring power anywhere you need it. CNET tested the top power stations to find the right one for you.
  
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• How to eject water from your iPhone speaker fast

  24-06-2023 02:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Siri helped me sort out the problem after I dropped my iPhone into the water. Here's how it can help you, too.
  
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• Ford Gets $9.2B From Department of Energy to Build 3 EV Battery Plants - CNET

  24-06-2023 01:41 via cnet.com
  
  The conditional loan will help Ford reach its goal to produce 2 million EVs annually by 2026.
  
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• Xbox Boss Confirms Last Place in Console Wars, Says CoD Will Stay on PlayStation - CNET

  24-06-2023 01:30 via cnet.com
  
  Phil Spencer went on to testify about Sony's competitive business practices.
  
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• The Ultimate Guide to Air Fryers: American's Favorite Countertop Oven - CNET

  24-06-2023 01:19 via cnet.com
  
  Air fryers have hit the big time in kitchens across the globe. Here's everything you need to know about these trendy countertop cookers.
  
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• How to make your Pixel phone automatically decline robocalls

  24-06-2023 01:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Are you inundated with spam calls on your Pixel phone? Here's how enabling these two settings can help.
  
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