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• Stamp Prices Go Up Tomorrow. Here's How to Avoid the Increase - CNET

  08-07-2023 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  The price of first-class stamps is rising for the second time this year, along with the price of other Post Office services.
  
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• The 5 Best Beer Clubs for 2023 - CNET

  08-07-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sample new sours, stouts and Scotch ales with one of these excellent beer subscriptions.
  
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• Buy With Prime: How to Snag Amazon Prime Day Deals From Other Retailers - CNET

  08-07-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's big sales event is just days away, but you can already shop great deals now on brands like Wyze, Anker and Eufy.
  
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• There Are More Ways to Finance Your Prime Day Purchase Beyond Buy Now, Pay Later - CNET

  08-07-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Layaway is the best choice for patient shoppers, but here's how to weigh other financing options.
  
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• Unlock Major Prime Day Discounts Thanks to Amazon's New Exclusive Deals. Here's How - CNET

  08-07-2023 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's letting you preregister for certain Prime Day products to get a better chance of buying them before they sell out.
  
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• How You Can Change the Color of Your Hydrangeas: An Expert Breaks Down the Science - CNET

  08-07-2023 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Hint: The secret is in the soil.
  
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• I finally joined Twitter – and Threads – to see what all the fuss was about

  08-07-2023 15:21 via theguardian.com
  
  … and discovered a hall of mirrors. Can the 70 million who signed up in two days last week to Mark Zuckerberg’s new social media have got it wrong?It’s a truth universally acknowledged that there is the real world, with all its sprawling ambiguity and apathy, and then there is Twitter, where absolute certainty and tribal division reign supreme. And it’s a further truth, almost as widely accepted, that if you want to be an opinion-former, wield influence and make an impac
  
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• Best Solar Panels for Your Home for July 2023 - CNET

  08-07-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Not sure how to choose the best solar panel? CNET has researched and ranked the most popular solar panels so you can find the best fit for your needs.
  
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• Best Garden Delivery Services for 2023: Have Plants, Seeds and Bulbs Delivered - CNET

  08-07-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Wondering where to get garden supplies online? Order seeds, flower bulbs, plants and more from these great garden delivery services and watch your beds bloom.
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy Reserve Event Is Happening Now - CNET

  08-07-2023 14:45 via cnet.com
  
  Snag a $50 credit when you pre-order Samsung's upcoming devices with this reservation deal.
  
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• 7 Home Security Myths You Should Stop Believing in 2023 - CNET

  08-07-2023 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  There's no reason not to boost your home security this year -- it's simpler and cheaper than you may think.
  
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• White nationalist publisher’s data exposed in Amazon cloud leak

  08-07-2023 14:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Data from Greg Johnson’s Counter-Currents sheds light on how organization promotes its ideology onlineA data leak from the website of a white nationalist publisher has revealed recordings, published and unpublished documents, and hitherto private interview recordings that shed light on the way in which the organization promotes its ideology online.The internal data from Counter-Currents, a publishing house co-founded and run by notoriously secretive far-right ideologue Greg Johnson, was ex
  
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• T-Mobile Home Internet: Can It Handle Your House's Broadband Needs? - CNET

  08-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Are you ready to kick your current internet provider to the curb? This 5G fixed wireless solution might be right for you.
  
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• Social Security Payments 2023: When Is Your July Check Coming? - CNET

  08-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  More July Social Security payments are coming this week.
  
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• I highly recommend this 12-in-1 electric screwdriver, and it's on sale right now

  08-07-2023 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  This screwdriver is perfect for the discerning DIYer. And during early Prime Day, you can snag one at a fraction of the cost.
  
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• I highly recommend this 12-in-1 electric screwdriver, and it's 50% off right now

  08-07-2023 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  This screwdriver is perfect for the discerning DIYer. And during early Prime Day, you can snag one at a fraction of the cost.
  
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• Geo-Blocking: What It Is and How You Can Get Around It - CNET

  08-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  What you can and can't see online can be determined by your location.
  
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• 17 Companies That Help Employees Pay Off Their Student Loans - CNET

  08-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Payments restart this fall, but there's still time to get your boss to make student loan assistance an enticing job perk.
  
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• Apple Watch upgrade time? How to choose between Series 8, Ultra, or waiting for Series 9

  08-07-2023 13:30 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're traveling, swimming, hiking, or having other summer adventures, which of the top two Apple Watch models should you buy? Here's how to decide.
  
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• 'Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 2': How to Stream From Anywhere - CNET

  08-07-2023 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  Ichigo and company return to face the Quincy one more time.
  
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• I've been using Amazon's Kindle Scribe for 7 months, and it's so close to perfect

  08-07-2023 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Review: Since its launch, Amazon has released three significant updates for the Kindle Scribe. Here's how it's aged.
  
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• Amazon Kindle Scribe review: 7 months later, it's so close to perfect

  08-07-2023 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Since its launch, Amazon has released three significant updates for the Kindle Scribe. Here's how it's aged.
  
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• Wimbledon 2023: How to Watch a Carlos Alcaraz vs. Nicolás Jarry Free Tennis Livestream - CNET

  08-07-2023 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  The world No. 1 Spaniard takes on the Chilean star on Centre Court.
  
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• A eulogy for Twitter: the place we journalists loved, for better or worse

  08-07-2023 12:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Four Guardian reporters on the platform that defined the early years of their career – and what its end might mean for themFor months now, Twitter users have been anticipating the platform’s demise. The technology is buggy and often appears to be breaking down. There’s a new corporate crisis every week. It’s a strange feeling to witness the death spiral of a major social media platform – not a planned shutdown or an attempted government ban, but a social network bec
  
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• A eulogy for Twitter: the place us journalists loved, for better or worse

  08-07-2023 12:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Four Guardian reporters on the platform that defined the early years of their career – and what its end might mean for themFor months now, Twitter users have been anticipating the platform’s demise. The technology is buggy and often appears to be breaking down. There’s a new corporate crisis every week. It’s a strange feeling to witness the death spiral of a major social media platform – not a planned shutdown or an attempted government ban, but a social network bec
  
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• How we can teach children so they survive AI – and cope with whatever comes next | George Monbiot

  08-07-2023 11:00 via theguardian.com
  
  It’s not enough to build learning around a single societal shift. Students should be trained to handle a rapidly changing world“From one day to the next, our profession was wiped out. We woke up and discovered our skills were redundant.” This is what two successful graphic designers told me about the impact of AI. The old promise – creative workers would be better protected than others from mechanisation – imploded overnight. If visual artists can be replaced by mac
  
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• AI and You: ChatGPT's 'Novelty' May Be Wearing Off, No Programmers in 5 Years - CNET

  08-07-2023 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  A weekly recap of worthwhile news around generative AI.
  
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• AI robot asked 'will you rebel against humans'?

  08-07-2023 10:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The question was posed at the world's first robot-human press conference at a UN summit in Geneva.
  
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• Ford unleashes the UK’s first legal hands-free drive car – but who will buy it?

  08-07-2023 09:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Ford’s Mustang Mach-E lets motorists drive hands-free in UK (T&Cs apply: motorways only; don’t look away for too long)Taking your hands off the steering wheel while driving on a busy M11 motorway in Essex at 70mph feels like a counterintuitive leap of faith.When a display flashes blue on the dashboard the moment has come: let go, and the car continues in its lane with no input from feet or hands. Continue reading...
  
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• Ukraine War: Botanists Risked Their Lives for a Priceless Collection

  08-07-2023 08:00
  
  When the war came to Kherson, a small group of scientists ventured into the ruined city to rescue a unique herbarium.
  
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• Dell Precision 7865 Tower Workstation Review

  08-07-2023 03:52 via techradar.com
  
  Historically, when people have been looking for a high-end PC, they look to gaming PCs to find the raw power. However, the problem with using gaming PCs that way is that they are more mission-critical-reliable than you may need them to be. For most scenarios in which you would be in the market for a computer of this caliber, you need it to be reliable.Dell's newest release in their Precision Desktop lineup is just that. It's a remarkably powerful, reliable, professional business desktop that use
  
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• Oakywood Custom Standing Desk Review

  08-07-2023 03:50 via techradar.com
  
  Oakywood has been in the game for best standing desk and desk accessories for some time now. They have iconic accessories such as Magsafe chargers, desk shelves, laptop stands, etc. With a website redesign and branding update, Oakywood has released its 3D Configurator for its four flagship products; the Standing Desk, the Classic Desk, the Desk Shelf, and the Felt & Cork Desk Mat. An excellent desk with all the elements that make it great is now completely customizable in size and (some) fea
  
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• The 8 Best Memory Foam Mattresses for 2023 - CNET

  08-07-2023 02:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the best memory foam mattresses around to fit for sleep style and budget.
  
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• Protesters develop novel way to build cone-sensus against driverless cars

  08-07-2023 01:29 via theguardian.com
  
  San Francisco’s Safe Street Rebel group are disabling autonomous taxis by placing a cone on the hood of the carA group of San Francisco organizers are encouraging people to put traffic cones on the hoods of driverless vehicles as a form of protest against the cars’ expansion on city streets.A video of the group’s actions with step-by-step instructions on how to disable a robo-taxi with a cone has gone viral on Twitter and sparked intense debates about the pros and cons of auton
  
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• Nothing Phone 2 Will Upgrade Rear LEDs and Leaks Claim Camera Improvements - CNET

  08-07-2023 01:11 via cnet.com
  
  The Nothing Phone 2's rear LEDs get upgrades, and specs leaks claim a few improvements for the cameras and specs.
  
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• Best Early Prime Day Deals on Laptops - CNET

  08-07-2023 00:01 via cnet.com
  
  The main event doesn't start until July 11, but that hasn't stopped Amazon and others from dropping prices on some great laptops.
  
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• Should You Buy an At-Home Food Sensitivity Test Kit on Amazon Prime Day 2023? - CNET

  08-07-2023 00:00 via cnet.com
  
  Food sensitivity tests might be in the mix for Prime Day 2023. But what's actually considered a good deal?
  
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