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• Wi-Fi 6E: The future of wireless connectivity today (with some caveats)

  27-07-2023 23:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Wi-Fi 6E can deliver an honest 1 Gigabit per second throughput, so long as you're in the same room anyway.
  
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• Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs. Z Flip 3 and 4: How Do the Specs Stack Up? video - CNET

  27-07-2023 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  Let's compare the specs of the brand-new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldable phone to earlier Z Flip 3 and Z Flip 4 models.
  
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• Roku vs Fire Stick: Which one is right for your streaming needs?

  27-07-2023 23:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Out of the abundance of streaming devices on the market, two have dominated for years: The Roku Streaming Stick and the Amazon Fire TV Stick. But how do you choose the best one for your TV streaming habits?
  
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• Changing Meta’s algorithms did not help US political polarization, study finds

  27-07-2023 23:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Study of Facebook and Instagram data from 2020 election shows chronological lists had no measurable impact on polarizationThe powerful algorithms used by Facebook and Instagram have increasingly been blamed for amplifying misinformation and political polarization. But a series of groundbreaking studies published on Thursday suggest addressing these challenges will require more than just tweaking the platforms’ software.The four research papers, published in Science and Nature also reveal t
  
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• How researchers broke ChatGPT and what it could mean for future AI development

  27-07-2023 22:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers bypassed the safety guardrails for ChatGPT, Bard, and Claude with a series of adversarial attacks.
  
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• Amazon now highlights product recalls in your order history

  27-07-2023 22:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Now you can easily check if any products in your past Amazon orders have been recalled right from your account.
  
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• Apple's Next iPhone Could Have an 'Action' Button - CNET

  27-07-2023 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  According to a report, an Action button could be coming to the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.
  
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• Mastering iOS 17: 5 Hidden Features and Settings You Shouldn't Miss - CNET

  27-07-2023 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you're already running the public iOS 17 beta on your iPhone, these are some of the best features you probably didn't know about.
  
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• Can AI detectors save us from ChatGPT? I tried 5 online tools to find out

  27-07-2023 22:21 via zdnet.com
  
  With the sudden arrival of ChatGPT, educators and editors are facing a worrying surge of automated content submissions. We look at the problem and what might be done.
  
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• These Apple-owned headphones somehow work better with Android

  27-07-2023 21:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The Beats Studio Pro are perfect middle-ground headphones for Android and Apple users, but more is needed to win the hearts of audiophiles.
  
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• Singapore to turn off 3G and reassign spectrum for 5G

  27-07-2023 21:29 via zdnet.com
  
  3G networks will be retired in Singapore by July next year, freeing up spectrum for 5G services.
  
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• The best Android tablets for back-to-school season: Expert tested and reviewed

  27-07-2023 21:24 via zdnet.com
  
  For students who prefer the Android ecosystem, the best Android tablets offer excellent display features and storage options.
  
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• Reddit Is Testing Its Own Version of Verified Accounts - CNET

  27-07-2023 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  You might see some accounts marked as "Official" on the social media site.
  
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• Google's Genesis AI Tool Could Write the News. It Should Be Stopped - CNET

  27-07-2023 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Generative AI isn't fit to write news stories. We should ensure it stays away.
  
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• I tested Dell's latest XPS laptops and can't recommend them enough

  27-07-2023 20:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Dell's XPS 13 Plus and XPS 17 are great jacks-of-all-trades laptops that can handle daily tasks and larger asks.
  
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• Best PlayStation Deals: Save on Console Bundles, Games, Storage and More - CNET

  27-07-2023 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Snag discounts on PlayStation accessories and expand your gaming setup for less.
  
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• WhatsApp Launches Instant Video Messages - CNET

  27-07-2023 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  The new feature can add more variety to your WhatsApp conversations.
  
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• Get Back on the Road in No Time With This $80 Portable Avapow Jump Starter - CNET

  27-07-2023 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  This is a must-have for any vehicle's emergency kit, and it's $110 off right now at Walmart.
  
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• 'Harley Quinn': How to Watch Season 4 From Anywhere - CNET

  27-07-2023 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  Stream the chaos on Max.
  
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• Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer Hands-On: An Update to an Already Excellent Machine - CNET

  27-07-2023 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  Very much the same 3D printer as the P1P, with all the right updates to make it the best 3D printer around.
  
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• 6 Ways Sleep Deprivation Is Wrecking Your Body - CNET

  27-07-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sleep deprivation is more than just feeling tired. It also has serious impacts on your body that could compromise your health.
  
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• Laptops will need to support growing AI and security priorities, says Lenovo

  27-07-2023 18:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Machine learning and cybersecurity are among CIOs' top priorities today, so work devices should be built to support these requirements.
  
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• ‘It’s exactly as they’d have done it in the 1910s’: how Barbenheimer is leading the anti-CGI backlash

  27-07-2023 18:13 via theguardian.com
  
  Old-school practical effects date back to the silent era and are created with artistry and care. Is the novelty of CGI green-screen action wearing off in favour of craft models?For the past 12 months, Hollywood has been facing a serious case of CGI fatigue, with critics tearing into would-be blockbusters for their over-reliance on it. In the New Yorker, Richard Brody wrote that heavy effects work in Ant-Man 3 “instead of endowing the inanimate with life, subtract it”, while Ellen E J
  
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• People are more pessimistic about AI now than before the boom, a study shows

  27-07-2023 18:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Are you more or less optimistic about AI than you were two years ago?
  
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• Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake

  27-07-2023 18:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech giant claims millions of people were sent a warning before the deadly earthquake earlier this year.
  
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• These US senators want to shake up Big Tech regulation

  27-07-2023 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Lindsey Graham proposed a new bipartisan way to regulate Big Tech. Here's why and how.
  
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• The 15 Best Facial Sunscreens of 2023, Tested and Chosen From 50 Top Brands - CNET

  27-07-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Reduce your risk of skin cancer and premature aging with the best facial sunscreens on the market. Here are my top picks.
  
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• Forget the Red Komodo: This cinematic camera is just as good for half the cost

  27-07-2023 17:50 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking up your video production and can't afford the price of a Red, Z Cam might have just what you're looking for.
  
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• Amazon AWS rolls out HealthScribe to transcribe doctors' conversations

  27-07-2023 17:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The service is a showcase for Amazon's Bedrock generative AI hub.
  
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• EU opens antitrust inquiry into Microsoft’s Teams software

  27-07-2023 17:45 via theguardian.com
  
  European Commission says bundling of app with other products may be anticompetitiveIt became one of the hits of remote working during the pandemic, but now the EU has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s bundling of its Teams video and chat app with some of its other products.The European Commission said the decision to bundle Teams with its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 packages may constitute anticompetitive behaviour. It is the EU’s first antitrust investigation int
  
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• Musk extols Twitter's new X name, but analysts are dubious

  27-07-2023 17:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Musk sees bigger things ahead for Twitter, necessitating the name change, though analysts and experts question the impact of the rebranding.
  
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• A one-year Costco membership comes with a free $30 gift card right now

  27-07-2023 16:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Shopping at Costco can save you money on electronics, gadgets, groceries, and more. This deal effectively gets you a membership for 50% off.
  
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• The best home security systems of 2023: Ring, Simplisafe, and more compared

  27-07-2023 16:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The best home security systems offer security cameras, emergency response, motion sensors, smart home integration, and easy installation.
  
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• Both Windows and Mac Users Can Grab an Office 2021 Lifetime License for Just $40 - CNET

  27-07-2023 16:22 via cnet.com
  
  This StackSocial deal saves you up to $400 compared to Microsoft's price, and there's no recurring fees or payments.
  
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• Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons review - kick it old school

  27-07-2023 16:21 via techradar.com
  
  Review information:Platform reviewed: PCAvailable on: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox OneRelease date: 27 July 2023
  Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons makes a strong first impression. The side-scrolling beat-’em-up revival initially seems like it might have it all: the art style is detailed but pleasingly retro and, much like a dragon, combat burns hot. Your first attempt to save the city is exhilarating.- I say attempts, plura
  
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• Coros just made the most comfortable heart rate monitor I've ever tested

  27-07-2023 16:13 via zdnet.com
  
  The Coros Heart Rate Monitor mounts on your arm so you can forego the discomfort of a traditional chest strap. And it works just as well.
  
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• The best AT&T phone deals for 2023

  27-07-2023 16:09 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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• The best Verizon deals in July 2023

  27-07-2023 16:02 via zdnet.com
  
  We've found some great deals at Verizon for new phones, tablets, accessories, and more. Here are the best deals in July 2023.
  
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• Samsung Z Fold 5 hands on: These 3 upgrades make it ready for wider appeal

  27-07-2023 16:02 via zdnet.com
  
  As the folding phone race suddenly heats up again, Samsung has perfected key elements of its top-of-the-line foldable.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 hands-on: These 3 upgrades make it ready for wider appeal

  27-07-2023 16:02 via zdnet.com
  
  As the folding phone race suddenly heats up again, Samsung has perfected key elements of its top-of-the-line foldable.
  
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• The 61 Best Films on Disney+ Right Now

  27-07-2023 16:00
  
  From The Incredible Hulk to old-school Walt Disney animations like The Skeleton Dance, here's what you need to watch on the streaming platform.
  
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• F1 Manager 23 review - a tough yet rewarding strategy affair

  27-07-2023 15:04 via techradar.com
  
  Review informationPlatform reviewed: PCAvailable on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PCRelease date: July 31, 2023
  F1 Manager 23 may be a game about strategy, stats and spreadsheets, but you still need the composure of one of a Formula 1 driver to play it.  Yes, unlike F1 23’s brand of real-time, on-track racing, your playtime here will largely be behind the scenes, running the day-to-day management of a Formula 1 team throughout the 2023 season. But you'll still need split-secon
  
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• Photoshop's New AI Tool Lets You Expand Images With New Scenery - CNET

  27-07-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Adobe, like Microsoft and Google, see AI today best used to help humans, not replace them.
  
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• Pacific Drive, the video game road trip inspired by the weird fiction of Jeff VanderMeer

  27-07-2023 15:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Creative director Alex Dracott explains why he decided to make a driving game with a supernatural twistThe rain was pouring as game director Alex Dracott drove through the wilderness of the Pacific north-west. There wasn’t anyone in the car with him, but nonetheless, Dracott didn’t feel alone in his trusty station wagon – a dependable, durable vehicle he’d been driving ever since he was a teenager. As the game maker was bludgeoned by the elements, he describes feeling a &
  
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• Disney Illusion Island review - a whimsical metroidvania-lite adventure

  27-07-2023 15:00 via techradar.com
  
  Review informationPlatform reviewed: Nintendo SwitchAvailable on: Nintendo SwitchRelease date: July 28, 2023
  2D platformers are a dime a dozen on Nintendo Switch, but rarely are they as polished or charming as Disney Illusion Island. A fairly open-ended platformer that supports co-op play and featuring some of the best 2D visuals on the hardware, it’s well-suited for players of all ages looking for their next platforming fix.Something of a spiritual successor to the Sega Genesis / Mega Dri
  
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• Take $124 Off the Hoover SmartWash Pet Complete Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine - CNET

  27-07-2023 14:56 via cnet.com
  
  Love owning a pet but hate cleaning up pet hair? Save time and money with the Hoover SmartWash Pet Complete Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine.
  
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• Timberline Solar by GAF Energy Review: A Solid Solar Roof Option - CNET

  27-07-2023 14:46 via cnet.com
  
  The largest roofing manufacturer in the US offers one of the best solar roof options. Here's what you get from GAF Energy.
  
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• Solar Panels in Minnesota: Costs, Installers and Incentives - CNET

  27-07-2023 14:33 via cnet.com
  
  Minnesotans have relatively smaller electricity bills. That means a smaller, more affordable solar panel system might make sense.
  
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• SpaceX Delays Launch of Enormous Satellite for Faster Rural Broadband - CNET

  27-07-2023 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  The rocket company hopes for just a one-day launch delay for the Jupiter 3, a bus-sized spacecraft designed to quadruple Hughes' satellite broadband speeds.
  
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• Relocate Your Houseplants to These Ideal Spots for Maximum Growth - CNET

  27-07-2023 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Yes, it is possible to keep your houseplants alive (even when traveling out of town). You just need to know where to put them.
  
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