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• Last Chance: Shop the Final Hours of Target Circle Week - CNET

  15-07-2023 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  You have just hours left to shop Target's sale before the deals on electronics, home essentials and more disappear.
  
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• Sustainable smartphones calling? The eco-friendly new design rules to extend the life of your handset

  15-07-2023 16:00 via theguardian.com
  
  EU legislation will herald greener devices, with greater longevity for software and access to user-replaceable partsThe current status quo of smartphone design, repair and longevity could finally be upended in favour of users – and the planet. That is the message from campaign groups on the landmark overhaul of rules concerning batteries and eco-sensitive design working their way through the various legislative bodies of the European Union – a market big enough to force manufacturers
  
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• Seeing 'Oppenheimer'? Here's How to Watch More Christopher Nolan Movies - CNET

  15-07-2023 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can stream Dunkirk, The Dark Knight and more movies right now.
  
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• Ketchup vs. Mustard: The Ultimate Summer Condiment Showdown - CNET

  15-07-2023 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  We pitted red against yellow in a smearable smackdown to end them all.
  
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• Spruce Up Your Backyard This Summer to Create the Ultimate Outdoor Oasis - CNET

  15-07-2023 15:15 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you've just moved into a new home or are simply redesigning, here's how to get your yard ready for hosting.
  
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• Is Windows 10 too popular for its own good?

  15-07-2023 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has a serious problem on its hands, thanks to competition from ... itself?
  
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• Beat the fakes: how to find online reviews you can trust

  15-07-2023 15:00 via theguardian.com
  
  From excessive praise to overly perfect grammar, what to look out for to avoid getting scammedFake reviews are often easy to spot – but, as with financial scams, even the smartest internet user can be fooled. So what are the top tips for avoiding being duped? And which sites can you depend on? Continue reading...
  
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• What's New in WatchOS 10 for Apple Watch video - CNET

  15-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can try out the new Apple Watch features right now, thanks to the WatchOS 10 public beta.
  
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• WatchOS 10: The Best New Apple Watch Features From the Public Beta - CNET

  15-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's your preview of the most standout Apple Watch features coming later this year.
  
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• This is how generative AI will change the gig economy for the better

  15-07-2023 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Generative AI is transforming the way we work, but fears that it will destroy the economy are overblown.
  
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• These bone conduction headphones have a game-changing feature for swimmers

  15-07-2023 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The H20 Audio Tri Pro are the only bone conduction headphones I've tested that don't require a smartphone to be nearby.
  
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• Synchrony Bank CD Rates for July 2023 - CNET

  15-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  This online-only bank has above-average CD rates right now -- with one CD term offering over 5% APY.
  
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• Social Security Payments 2023: Here's When Your July Check Could Arrive - CNET

  15-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you haven't received your July Social Security payment yet, it could come with this week's batch.
  
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• In America’s ‘Voltage Valley’, hopes of car-making revival turn sour

  15-07-2023 14:00 via theguardian.com
  
  EV manufacturer Lordstown Motors, lauded by Trump in 2020, has gone bankrupt – what now for the once-proud auto-making region?When Lordstown Motors, an electric vehicles (EV) manufacturer in Ohio’s Mahoning Valley, declared bankruptcy last month, it was the latest blow to a region that has seen decades of extravagant promises fail to deliver.The 5,000 new jobs executives vowed to create in 2020 generated fresh hope for the shuttered General Motors Lordstown plant, which once function
  
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• AI and You: Sarah Silverman Calls Out AI Funny Business, Ikea Rethinks the Couch - CNET

  15-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get up to speed on the rapidly evolving world of AI with our roundup of the week's developments.
  
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• This is the most rugged Android phone I've tested, and it can last 2,350 hours

  15-07-2023 13:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The Doogee S100 Pro is packed with features like a camping light and night vision camera. Its battery life is even more impressive.
  
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• Wimbledon 2023 Women's Final: How to Watch a Marketa Vondrousova vs. Ons Jabeur Free Tennis Livestream - CNET

  15-07-2023 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Centre Court destiny awaits the Tunisian and Czech stars, with a new name set to lift the famous Venus Rosewater Dish.
  
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• VPN Split Tunneling: What It Is and Why You Might Use It - CNET

  15-07-2023 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some of the pros and cons of split tunneling.
  
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• VPN Kill Switch: What Is It and Should You Enable It? - CNET

  15-07-2023 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  A kill switch is an essential privacy feature. Make sure you're using a VPN that has one.
  
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• Everything You Need to Know About Servicing an EV

  15-07-2023 13:00
  
  Electric car owners save thousands in maintenance costs compared to internal combustion vehicles. So how much does it cost and what needs attention? Here's our guide.
  
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• 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N EV Drifts and Shifts Like a Hot Hatch - CNET

  15-07-2023 12:57 via cnet.com
  
  In addition to more power, Hyundai has given its first track-focused EV electronic smarts that make it perform and feel like its combustion-powered N Performance cars.
  
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• ‘These courts seemed bursting with potential for a decisive moment’: David Ingraham’s best phone picture

  15-07-2023 11:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Can ‘the simple, serendipitous beauty of day-to-day life’ really be found in a handball hangout?There’s an old handball court at Venice Beach that David Ingraham – a musician as well as photographer – describes as a “quintessentially southern California location”. It is, the Young Dubliners drummer says, “always busy and wonderfully diverse, packed with people from all over the world, making it a prime street-photography spot”.He doesn’
  
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• How to Clean Up Your Android Phone by Deleting Your Browser's Cookies, Cache - CNET

  15-07-2023 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get rid of junk data that might be tracking your internet history with a few quick taps.
  
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• Fake reviews: can we trust what we read online as use of AI explodes?

  15-07-2023 11:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Artificial intelligence produces plausible verdicts on hotels, restaurants and tech in an instantThe four-star hotel in Kraków in Poland, the review says, is “excellent”, a “short walk from the main square” and boasts a “first-rate” spa and fitness centre. A less positive review describes it as “small, cramped and outdated” with “lumpy” pillows. But then a family who stayed said they were made to feel “instantly welcome&rdq
  
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• US agency loses bid to halt Microsoft’s $69bn purchase of Activision Blizzard

  15-07-2023 04:15 via theguardian.com
  
  The Federal Trade Commission’s request to pause the deal was rejected, clearing the few remaining hurdles for it to go throughA US appeals court on Friday rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s request to pause Microsoft’s $69bn (£53bn) purchase of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard.The appeals court decision removes one of the few remaining hurdles stopping Xbox maker Microsoft from closing the deal and expanding its gaming business. Continue reading...
  
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• Mattress Certifications Explained: Your Mattress Should Have One of These 8 Seals - CNET

  15-07-2023 03:00 via cnet.com
  
  Different certifications ensure the materials in your mattress are non-toxic, organic or sustainably sourced.
  
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• The 9 Best Portable Grills of 2023, Tested and Reviewed - CNET

  15-07-2023 00:08 via cnet.com
  
  These small and portable grills will ensure you have a most delicious summer, no matter where you end up.
  
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