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• Best 9-Month CD Rates for July 2023 - CNET

  18-07-2023 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Rates for this term are neck and neck with high-yield savings accounts right now.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 May Have a 'Business' Model - CNET

  18-07-2023 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  Details about the rumored watch were reported ahead of Samsung's event later this month.
  
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• Now you can upload photos to Bing Chat. Here's how this feature can help you

  18-07-2023 22:38 via zdnet.com
  
  All you have to do is upload a quick photo to Bing Chat to learn anything you want about it.
  
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• The moment when an e-bike battery on charge exploded

  18-07-2023 22:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Midlands Fire Service says the owner of the footage allowed it to be shared to flag the dangers.
  
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• Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card vs Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card - CNET

  18-07-2023 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The right Quicksilver card for you depends on your credit score.
  
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• This new Wix AI tool will generate your entire website for you

  18-07-2023 21:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Need to build a website but don't know how to code? Soon you will be able to produce a whole website using ChatGPT-powered tools in Wix.
  
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• iOS 16.6 Could Bring These Features to Your iPhone - CNET

  18-07-2023 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Public beta testers and developers can download the iOS 16.6 release candidate now.
  
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• FCC Wants to Help You Pick Secure Smart Devices With New Label - CNET

  18-07-2023 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  A new logo may make it easier to spot smart TVs, speakers and other devices that meet cybersecurity standards.
  
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• The 4 Common Home Security Mistakes You're Probably Making — and How to Avoid Them - CNET

  18-07-2023 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  From unlocked windows to exposed house keys, these are the biggest security mistakes that are compromising your safety.
  
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• Peacock Subscribers: Get Ready to Pay More Next Month - CNET

  18-07-2023 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  Peacock Premium and Premium Plus subscriptions cost 20% more now.
  
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• Here's why everything on Temu is so cheap

  18-07-2023 21:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Have you ever wondered how everything on Temu can be so cheap? The answer lies in a US Customs loophole.
  
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• Best tablets for kids in 2023: Parent tested and recommended

  18-07-2023 21:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking to keep your kids entertained this summer? We found the best tablets for kids based on hands-on testing, expert recommendations, durability, and more.
  
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• More than 1,300 experts call AI a force for good

  18-07-2023 21:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An open letter organised by the UK professional body for IT says AI is not a threat to humanity.
  
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• Meta to make new version of AI model available free of charge on Microsoft

  18-07-2023 20:51 via theguardian.com
  
  Move gives start-ups and other businesses a low-cost opportunity to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s BardMark Zuckerberg’s Meta is making a commercial version of its artificial intelligence model freely available, in a move that gives startups and other businesses a low-cost opportunity compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard.A new version of a Meta large language model (LLM), called Llama 2, will be distributed by Microsoft through its Azure cloud
  
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• Asus RoG Rapture GT6 review: high-speed gaming router with far-reaching mesh Wi-Fi

  18-07-2023 20:45 via techradar.com
  
  Asus RoG Rapture GT6: Two-minute review
  There are quite a few high-speed routers that are designed specifically for gamers who need lightning-fast response times for their online action, but there aren’t many options on the best mesh Wi-Fi system lists that are able to combine top-of-the-range gaming performance with the wide coverage area required for larger homes.The Asus RoG Rapture GT6, which is part of the manufacturer’s Republic Of Gamers (RoG) specialist brand, isn’t the
  
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• Threads is losing active and engaged users. I think I know why

  18-07-2023 20:38 via zdnet.com
  
  After Threads' historical launch, reports show that people are using the app less.
  
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• Threads mirrors Twitter with new rate limits as spam bots swarm the site

  18-07-2023 20:25 via zdnet.com
  
  It wasn't just a Twitter thing after all.
  
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• Best Credit Cards With No Annual Fee for July 2023 - CNET

  18-07-2023 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  You can still get value and rewards from a credit card that doesn’t have a high annual price tag.
  
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• AT&T Is Lowering Its Credit Card Auto Pay Discount Later This Year - CNET

  18-07-2023 19:48 via cnet.com
  
  The new changes will go into effect "as early as Oct. 2" and lower the discount from $10 per month, per line to $5.
  
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• Glassdoor looks to grow user base with new community features

  18-07-2023 19:44 via zdnet.com
  
  The company is rolling out a new set of features resulting from the Fishbowl acquisition in 2021.
  
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• Heat Wave Precautions: Essential Tips for People With Underlying Health Conditions - CNET

  18-07-2023 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Stifling temperatures can cause more problems for people with certain health problems. Here's what to know and what to do if you have one.
  
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• The best VPN services of 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

  18-07-2023 19:14 via zdnet.com
  
  We tested the best VPNs and ranked them based on speed, privacy policies, and more, for all of your private browsing, streaming, and gaming needs.
  
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• The Pros and Cons of Google Chrome's Enhanced Safe Browsing Mode - CNET

  18-07-2023 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  Your security is improved, but there are some drawbacks, too.
  
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• Steelcase Karman Chair Review

  18-07-2023 18:37 via techradar.com
  
  The Steelcase Karman is pretty unique compared to the other chairs on my "best office chair" list. This chair is mostly mesh, has a flexible frame, and conforms to and moves with my body - making it as much a physics lesson as a chair, as Steelcase utilizes weight activation to help respond to whoever is seated, allowing for the best seating position possible.
  (Image credit: Collin Probst // Future)
  Unboxing and First Impressions
  Unboxing the Steelcase Karman could not have been a more effortles
  
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• Make Linux, not war? AlmaLinux opts for kinder, gentler course in RHEL clone conflict

  18-07-2023 18:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Oracle, SUSE, and Rocky Linux are all taking aggressive stances against Red Hat's new rules for using Red Hat Enterprise Linux open-source code. AlmaLinux, however, is taking a more amicable approach.
  
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• How to Keep Your Kitchen Cool in the Summer - CNET

  18-07-2023 18:10 via cnet.com
  
  It's not just about the food you're cooking (or not cooking). These tips and tricks will keep your kitchen cooler during the hottest of summer days.
  
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• Hands-on: macOS 14 Sonoma beta is packed with minor yet worthwhile updates

  18-07-2023 18:05 via techradar.com
  
  macOS 14 Sonoma: One-minute review
  This is a hands-on review of the macOS 14 Sonoma public beta, which means that some features were not available yet for testing, and all new features tested may not be in their final iteration. We will have our full review of the operating system as soon as the final version is out.Apple opts for epic land- and cityscapes in place of an epic update with macOS Sonoma. While many were hoping for a considerable macOS update in 2023, as it’s been about three
  
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• Cricut Releases Venture, Its First Commercial Speed Large Format Cutting Machine - CNET

  18-07-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  With a 24-inch cutting width, the venture is aimed at those who need to cut a lot of material very quickly.
  
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• Become an Instant Botanist With a $15 Plantum Lifetime Subscription - CNET

  18-07-2023 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  You can get unlimited access to this AI-powered plant identification app for 75% off right now at StackSocial.
  
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• Nab a Lifetime License to Rosetta Stone's 25 Language Courses for $190 (Save $109) - CNET

  18-07-2023 17:48 via cnet.com
  
  Get access to one of our favorite language learning apps for 36% less at StackSocial.
  
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• Nab a Lifetime License to Rosetta Stone's 25 Language Courses for $160 (Save $139) - CNET

  18-07-2023 17:48 via cnet.com
  
  Get access to one of our favorite language learning apps for 36% less at StackSocial.
  
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• MacBook having trouble sleeping? Battery running down? Try this utility

  18-07-2023 17:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Do you find your MacBook battery randomly dying while sitting on its side or in its laptop bag doing nothing?The Sleep Aid utility might uncover the reason.
  
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• French Uber inquiry finds ‘gaping loopholes’ remain in lobbying rules

  18-07-2023 17:33 via theguardian.com
  
  Firm benefited from close relationship with Emmanuel Macron when he was economy minister, inquiry findsA French parliamentary investigation into Uber has concluded there are “serious flaws” in France’s system of governing the gig economy, with “gaping loopholes” in rules around transparency still in place almost 10 years after the ride-hailing app established itself in Paris and beyond.The six-month investigation, prompted by the Guardian’s Uber Files revelati
  
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• Microsoft's Inspire 2023: 10 quick AI and partnership announcements you need to know

  18-07-2023 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  We explore ten key takeaways from Microsoft's Inspire 2023, focusing on AI advancements and strategic partnerships in detail.
  
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• Microsoft Continues Bringing AI Tools to Microsoft 365 - CNET

  18-07-2023 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft Word is about to get a lot smarter.
  
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• Microsoft announces Azure AI trio at Inspire 2023

  18-07-2023 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  These three new Azure technologies can extend your AI capabilities, and allow you to deliver these capabilities at enterprise scale.
  
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• Bing Chat's enterprise solution is here. This is what it can offer your business

  18-07-2023 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The popular chatbot's enterprise version has some major upgrades making it fit for the enterprise setting.
  
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• Heat Safety for Pets: Tips for a Healthy and Happy Summer - CNET

  18-07-2023 17:25 via cnet.com
  
  Follow these tips to keep your furry friends cool and safe during the heat.
  
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• Manage All Your Passwords for $36 With This Deal on a Dashlane Premium Plan - CNET

  18-07-2023 17:17 via cnet.com
  
  Knock 40% off a year-long premium subscription during Dashlane's 14th anniversary sale.
  
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• AI and advanced applications are straining current technology infrastructures

  18-07-2023 17:15 via zdnet.com
  
  A majority of executives in a recent survey, 76%, say their current infrastructures are not ready to meet upcoming demands -- aka, AI and associated analytic workloads.
  
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• This Post-Prime Day Deal Saves You Even More on a Lightweight Eureka Vacuum - CNET

  18-07-2023 17:02 via cnet.com
  
  You can snag this convenient two-in-one stick vacuum for just $96, which is an even better price than we saw during Amazon's massive Prime Day sale.
  
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• What Is 'Hidden Hearing Loss' and How to Tell if You Have It - CNET

  18-07-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  This type of hearing loss doesn't show up on traditional tests, but that doesn't make it any less troublesome to live with.
  
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• Heatstroke vs. Heat Exhaustion? How to Tell the Difference - CNET

  18-07-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  As temperatures continue to rise across the US, it's crucial to know difference between heatstroke and heat exhaustion.
  
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• 'EA Sports FC' Just Killed 'FIFA 24'

  18-07-2023 17:00
  
  EA Sports FC 2024 has secured deals with the Premier League, La Liga, and the UEFA Champions League. The new FIFA game doesn’t stand a chance.
  
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• Best Roku Deals: Save $11 on Roku Streaming Stick 4K, $30 on Streambar and More - CNET

  18-07-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Check out the discounts on the streaming players based on our favorite streaming platform.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Albany, New York - CNET

  18-07-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Find out why Spectrum, Verizon and T-Mobile are the best broadband in Albany and learn which providers cater to rural customers.
  
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• Virtual pet website Neopets plans $4m comeback

  18-07-2023 16:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Neopets is promising a "new era", with $4m of funding to remake the site and bring back 50 classic games.
  
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• Neopets: Virtual pet website plans $4m comeback

  18-07-2023 16:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Neopets is promising a "new era", with $4m of funding to remake the site and bring back 50 classic games.
  
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• This MSI gaming monitor is almost $300 off at Newegg

  18-07-2023 16:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The MSI Optix MPG 32-inch gaming monitor gives you up to a 175Hz refresh rate and 1440p resolution -- and it's on deep discount at Newegg right now.
  
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• The best AT&T phone deals for July 2023

  18-07-2023 16:20 via zdnet.com
  
  AT&T customers, new and existing, can enjoy some great deals on the latest smartphones and accessories from Apple, Samsung, Google, and more.
  
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