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• Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon Make Pledge on AI Safety and Security - CNET

  24-07-2023 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  ChatGPT creator OpenAI is also among the companies that met with President Biden to sign the voluntary agreement.
  
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• AlmaLinux discovers working with Red Hat isn't easy

  24-07-2023 23:39 via zdnet.com
  
  The saga continues.
  
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• iPhone 14 Emergency SOS Facilitates Car Cliff Crash Rescue - CNET

  24-07-2023 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  Search and rescue say they were able to save a man in LA thanks to the iPhone's crash detection and SOS features.
  
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• Extreme Heat Can Be Harmful to Your Mental Health. Here's How to Manage - CNET

  24-07-2023 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Rising temperatures may be the thing that's hurting your mental health. Especially if you don't have air conditioning.
  
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• Best GABA Supplements for 2023 - CNET

  24-07-2023 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Gamma-aminobutyric acid calms the brain and can reduce anxiety. Here are five supplements that may help you manage your stress and get to sleep faster.
  
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• The best sleep trackers of 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

  24-07-2023 22:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The best sleep trackers feature guided meditations, snore tracking, and recovery scores, based on ZDNET's testing.
  
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• Best Camping Cookware for Your Summer Adventures - CNET

  24-07-2023 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  Make great food in the great outdoors with the best camping cookware, coolers and portable grills for 2023.
  
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• Save Up to $250 on Our Favorite Rowing Machines of 2023 at Hydrow's Summer Sale - CNET

  24-07-2023 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  These premium and versatile rowing machines are a great addition to any home gym, and right now you can snag one at a discount.
  
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• Experts Predict the Next Fed Rate Hike Will Come Wednesday. Will It Help or Hurt Your Savings? - CNET

  24-07-2023 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Rates won’t go down overnight, so there’s still time to earn a return on your investment.
  
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• Best Wireless Headphones for 2023 - CNET

  24-07-2023 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've tested the best wireless headphones on the market to find you the perfect pair. Here are our current wireless headphone favorites -- including some value picks.
  
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• The Wrong Power Strip Can Cost You Money. Consider This One Instead - CNET

  24-07-2023 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  "Energy vampires" might be draining power while you're not using them. This smart power strip could help.
  
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• 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup: How to Watch, Livestream Tonight's Games - CNET

  24-07-2023 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Colombia takes on South Korea in group play at 10 p.m. ET, plus more early morning matches.
  
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• X marks ... what? Elon Musk proves once again he’s incredibly bad at naming things | Andrew Lawrence

  24-07-2023 21:51 via theguardian.com
  
  From a Tesla range misspelling ‘sexy’ to naming his own child after an airplane, branding just might not be his strong suitOn Sunday, in a series of posts that surely won’t be called tweets for much longer, Elon Musk reasoned that his company’s new logo, a badly rendered letter X, embodies “the imperfections in us all that make us unique”. What does he mean by that? He, of course, has no idea. This is a man with a terrible, terrible history for naming things.A
  
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• The best iPad models of 2023: Get ready for back to school

  24-07-2023 21:41 via zdnet.com
  
  From the powerhouse iPad Pro to the portable iPad Air, these are the best iPad models for students in high school or college.
  
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• Best Games on PS Plus: Twisted Metal, Undertale, It Takes Two and Many More for July - CNET

  24-07-2023 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  PS Plus has a giant library of games. These are our favorites.
  
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• The best smart notebooks of 2023: Digitize your back-to-school notes

  24-07-2023 21:21 via zdnet.com
  
  ZDNET tested the best smart notebooks so you can digitize, store, and share your notes more effectively this back-to-school season.
  
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• How to watch Samsung Unpacked 2023, and what to expect

  24-07-2023 21:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The tech giant is expected to drop several new devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Tab S9 series, Galaxy Watch 6, and more.
  
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• Alienware x16 review: game in style

  24-07-2023 21:17 via techradar.com
  
  Alienware x16: Two-minute review
  When you think of high-end gaming laptops you think of Alienware. You might also think of taking out a new mortgage – Alienware laptops are expensive. But they’re always one of the best gaming laptops. Or is that still the case? Dell has competitors nowadays, whose offerings might even beat them in both price and specs.In my opinion, nobody, except maybe Razer, contends with Alienware in looks. The Alienware x16, as expected, looks fantastic, sleek an
  
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• Best Wireless Bluetooth Boom Boxes for 2023 - CNET

  24-07-2023 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Planning a party soon? No get-together is fully complete without music. Check out CNET's favorite wireless Bluetooth speaker models that pack a punch.
  
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• Sony A80L OLED TV review: The AI-powered upscaling blew me away

  24-07-2023 20:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Superb audio quality and an improved image processor make Sony's mid-range OLED a fantastic choice.
  
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• State of IT report: Generative AI will soon go mainstream, say 9 out of 10 IT leaders

  24-07-2023 20:20 via zdnet.com
  
  However, new research shows that two-thirds of leaders surveyed worry about ethics and career impacts.
  
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• Epson EpiQVision Ultra LS800: a perfect projector for daytime viewing

  24-07-2023 20:12 via techradar.com
  
  Epson EpiQVision Ultra LS800: one-minute review
  There’s no shortage of ultra short throw (UST) projectors turning up to stake their claim as some of the best projectors on the market right now. Epson has shown solid performance with its laser-lit 3LCD technology in various formats, and the Epson LS800 incorporates it in a powerful UST package. At $3,499 / £3,199 (about AU$5,240), it’s amazing that this Epson can deliver 4,000 lumens of brightness, which proves more than en
  
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• What is Worldcoin? Eye-scanning crypto project launched by OpenAI CEO

  24-07-2023 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The crypto project is focused on reinventing digital identity without compromising a person's real-world identity.
  
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• Will Elon Musk’s X rebrand help Twitter soar to new heights?

  24-07-2023 19:47 via theguardian.com
  
  Analysts question whether Tesla boss will manage to turn around platform with plans for ‘everything app’X marks the spot: the many fellow fans of Musk’s favourite letterWhen Elon Musk tweeted “the bird is freed” as he bought Twitter last year, it was presumed he was referring to liberating the platform from its figurative shackles. Now he has booted the brand out of the nest altogether.Musk’s announcement on Sunday that he was rebranding Twitter as X is the la
  
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• X Isn’t a Super App. It’s Just Twitter

  24-07-2023 19:33
  
  Twitter’s rebrand to X is both a bad joke and an attempt by Elon Musk to realize his decades-long ambition for an all-conquering super app.
  
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• TikTok announces a new way to create with text posts

  24-07-2023 19:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The new TikTok feature relies heavily on text, a move to draw users in from other text-based social sites.
  
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• The best Chromebooks for back-to-school 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

  24-07-2023 19:32 via zdnet.com
  
  The best Chromebooks are great for note-taking, Zoom-attending, essay-writing, and more. We've rounded up our top picks in time for back-to-school season.
  
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• Beat the Heat With This $55 Dreo Tower Fan ($45 Off) - CNET

  24-07-2023 19:31 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking for an easy way to stay cool at home, snag this 36-inch tower fan while it's on sale at Walmart.
  
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• How to Permanently Delete Twitter. The 5 Steps You'll Need to Take - CNET

  24-07-2023 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  Getting rid of your Twitter account is pretty easy to do, but it takes more than pressing a delete button.
  
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• X marks the spot: the many fellow fans of Elon Musk’s favourite letter

  24-07-2023 19:12 via theguardian.com
  
  From The X-Files to X-Men, Xbox to Xerox, X is loved by brands in tech, media, music and moreWill Elon Musk’s X rebrand help Twitter soar to new heights?Elon Musk has replaced Twitter’s longstanding bluebird logo with an “X”, reflecting the company’s new name of X Holdings Corp and his vision of creating “X, the everything app”.The letter clearly holds some fascination for the world’s richest man; one of his early online ventures was the bank X.com
  
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• Your Netflix Phone App Is Getting a New Personalized Hub Feature - CNET

  24-07-2023 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  The time-saving feature rolls out on the iOS app today.
  
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• How to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards - CNET

  24-07-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can maximize rewards by using your card for everyday purchases and paying your balance in full each month.
  
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• Samsung Unpacked: How to Watch This Week's Galaxy Fold 5, Flip 5 Event - CNET

  24-07-2023 18:52 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's next wave of foldable phones are expected to debut this week.
  
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• The best iPad keyboard case of 2023: Expert reviewed

  24-07-2023 18:33 via zdnet.com
  
  These are the best iPad keyboard cases for all your protection and productivity needs.
  
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• Best Credit Cards for Fair and Average Credit for July 2023 - CNET

  24-07-2023 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  If you’re still building your credit, focus your attention on practicing good credit habits and finding a card with low fees and transparent terms.
  
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• Plank Mattress Guide: Which Bed Should You Sleep On? video - CNET

  24-07-2023 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Owen Poole, a certified sleep science coach, outlines the Plank mattress lineup. He gives quick reviews of each Plank mattress and looks into why you might choose one Plank bed over the other.
  
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• Machine learning helps this company deliver a better online shopping experience

  24-07-2023 18:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Buying products online can feel like a gamble. Wayfair uses machine learning to ensure the odds are in your favor, and the technology boosts internal productivity, too.
  
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• Nakamichi's Pricey Dragon Home Theater System Will Be Even Pricier - CNET

  24-07-2023 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  The premium system will now cost $3,899 -- $400 more than when it was announced.
  
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• This ultra-rugged Android phone has every battery feature you can imagine

  24-07-2023 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Glass sandwiches don't work well in challenging environments, but the Kyocera DuraForce Pro 3 is built for the rigors of it all.
  
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• Sony's new WF-1000XM5 may just be the best premium earbuds right now

  24-07-2023 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The $299 wireless earbuds build on the successes of the XM4 with better sound quality, noise canceling, and a more comfortable design.
  
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• Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Top Earbuds Get Even Better video - CNET

  24-07-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sony's new flagship successor to the XM4 earbuds not only have a smaller design, but they deliver better performance across the board. The XM5 are pricey at $300, but they offer superb sound quality, noise canceling and voice calling.
  
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• Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: They're Smaller and Even Better - CNET

  24-07-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sony's new flagship noise-canceling earbuds have arrived and they're quite impressive in many ways, though expensive at $300.
  
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• Purple Premium Collection: Restore Mattress vs. Restore Premier video - CNET

  24-07-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Owen Poole, a certified sleep science coach, outlines the Purple Premium mattress lineup. He gives quick reviews of two of the beds within this collection, the Restore and Restore Premier. Then he explains why you might choose one Purple bed over the other.
  
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• Best 4K TV Deals: Up to $1,000 Off Samsung, LG, TCL and More - CNET

  24-07-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get a stunning ultra HD TV without breaking the bank with the best prices out there on top-rated 4K models.
  
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• Singapore looks for generative AI use cases with sandbox options

  24-07-2023 17:59 via zdnet.com
  
  Two sandboxes, including one for government applications, will run on Google Cloud's generative artificial intelligence toolsets and offered free for three months.
  
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• Compare Your Energy Choices and Electricity Rates by State - CNET

  24-07-2023 17:56 via cnet.com
  
  Here's a breakdown of the states where you have an energy choice and how your state's utility bills compare to the rest of the nation.
  
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• This 1-Day Woot Deal Saves You $120 On Beats' Top-Rated Workout Earbuds - CNET

  24-07-2023 17:55 via cnet.com
  
  The Powerbeats Pro are designed for serious workouts, and today only you can snag a pair on sale for just $130.
  
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• Puffy Royal Mattress Review: Best Plush Hybrid Bed? video - CNET

  24-07-2023 17:45 via cnet.com
  
  Owen Poole, a certified sleep science coach, reviews the Puffy's high-end Royal mattress. Owen explains the construction, firmness and feel of the bed. At the end, he gives his verdict on what kind of mattress buyer would be interested in the Puffy Royal mattress.
  
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• Never Overpay for Plane Tickets Again With a $100 Dollar Flight Club Membership - CNET

  24-07-2023 17:39 via cnet.com
  
  Right now, you can save hundreds on a lifetime Premium Plus subscription at StackSocial.
  
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• Best AirPods Pro accessories of 2023

  24-07-2023 17:39 via zdnet.com
  
  From Magnetic straps to charging stations, these are the best AirPods Pro and AirPods Pro 2 accessories you can buy.
  
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