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• Nearly Half of Back-to-School Shoppers Will Turn to Financing This Year, Survey Shows - CNET

  31-07-2023 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  Overall, 86% of consumers said they would implement at least one money-saving tactic. Tax-free weekends and online shopping savvy can help.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 First Impressions video - CNET

  31-07-2023 23:32 via cnet.com
  
  Three different-size AMOLED tablets…which to choose? We take a look at what's new and unbox the Ultra too.
  
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• PS5 Beta Update Brings 3D Audio for Dolby Atmos and 8TB Storage Support - CNET

  31-07-2023 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Also included in the PlayStation 5 update are new accessibility features.
  
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• Twitter accused of bullying anti-hate campaigners

  31-07-2023 23:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A social media monitoring group says legal threats sent by X Corp are an attempt to "silence criticism".
  
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• 9 Best Coffee Clubs and Subscriptions for 2023, Tested and Reviewed - CNET

  31-07-2023 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  Skip the boring store-bought beans and try bold new brews via the best coffee clubs and subscriptions in 2023.
  
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• A Creative Boost and 5 Other Surprising Benefits of a Daytime Nap - CNET

  31-07-2023 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a quick way to boost your mood, memory and creativity? Here's why a daytime nap might be the perfect solution.
  
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• Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition PS5 Consoles, Accessories Still Available to Preorder - CNET

  31-07-2023 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Shipping starts in September so you can share your Spider-Man love before the new game drops.
  
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• With Unusually High Beef Prices, These Cheaper Steak Cuts Shine Bright on a Budget - CNET

  31-07-2023 22:29 via cnet.com
  
  Steak prices are high thanks to drought and a smaller supply of cattle in the US. Forget the filet and wrangle these budget-friendly beef cuts instead.
  
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• Give iPhone or Android satellite messaging powers with this handy device

  31-07-2023 22:28 via zdnet.com
  
  The Motorola Defy Satellite Link is the perfect accessory to keep you connected at all times, especially in times of emergency and with little to no signal.
  
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• Shop Tax-Free on Back-to-School Items With State Sales Tax Holidays - CNET

  31-07-2023 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  The end of summer means sales tax exemptions for clothing, school supplies, computers and more.
  
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• 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3': Streaming Release Date and How to Watch From Anywhere - CNET

  31-07-2023 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  The wait is nearly over to watch it on Disney Plus.
  
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• Best Online Meat Sales and Deals Right Now: Omaha Steaks, ButcherBox and More - CNET

  31-07-2023 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  Our favorite meat delivery services are practically giving away beef, chicken, pork and seafood. These are the best deals so far for summer 2023.
  
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• Samsung Wants Gen Z to Buy Into the Z Flip 5. Here's Why It Might Succeed - CNET

  31-07-2023 22:14 via cnet.com
  
  Can Samsung persuade teen girls to part with their iPhones? Its newest foldable could be the phone to convince them.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Makes a Bold Return With Rotating Bezel - CNET

  31-07-2023 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  Everything you need to know about the new Galaxy Watch 6 and Classic edition.
  
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• The best Kindle readers for back-to-school season: Expert reviewed

  31-07-2023 21:43 via zdnet.com
  
  A Kindle can hold thousands of books, making it a great option for students who want all their reading assignments in one place. These are the best models on the market.
  
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• The best noise-canceling earbuds for quiet studying

  31-07-2023 21:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The best noise-canceling earbuds use active noise cancellation (ANC) to eliminate unnecessary background noise, making them the perfect work or studying companion.
  
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• Available Tax Credits, Rebates and Incentives on Home Energy Upgrades - CNET

  31-07-2023 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  You can take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act's tax credits now, but you'll have to wait a little longer for the rebates. Here is how to apply and when the rebates will be ready.
  
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• 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup: How to Watch, Livestream Team USA - CNET

  31-07-2023 21:28 via cnet.com
  
  Team USA needs a win or a draw to advance to the round of 16.
  
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• The best drones of 2023: Expert recommended

  31-07-2023 20:48 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're an aspiring aerial photographer or videographer, you need a top-notch drone. ZDNET chose the best drones based on flight time, video resolution, and more.
  
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• ChatGPT better than undergraduates at solving SAT problems, study suggests

  31-07-2023 19:59
  
  Researchers at UCLA found GPT-3 solved 80% of reasoning problems correctly compared with 60% of humansChatGPT can solve problems at a level that matches or surpasses an undergraduate student, according to a new study.Researchers found that the GPT-3 large language model that underpins the chatbot performed about as well as US college undergraduates when asked to solve reasoning problems that appear on intelligence tests or exams such as the American college admission test, the SAT. Continue read
  
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• Capita boss quits as potential fine looms for huge hack of confidential data

  31-07-2023 19:58
  
  Jon Lewis, the chief executive, is to step down as troubled outsourcing firm reels from March cyber-attackBusiness live – latest updatesThe chief executive of outsourcing firm Capita is to step down as the company reels from a cyber-attack that could result in a hefty fine from the UK’s information and privacy regulator.Capita said Jon Lewis would step down by the end of the year, making way for Adolfo Hernandez, the vice-president of telecommunications at Amazon Web Services. Contin
  
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• 4 ways to detect generative AI hype from reality

  31-07-2023 19:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Every IT vendor is banging the drum for generative AI. Here's how to make sure the technology you use is in rhythm with your company's wider aims.
  
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• Power Your Laptop and More on the Go With This High-Capacity Anker Power Bank - CNET

  31-07-2023 19:18 via cnet.com
  
  This Anker 737 portable charger has a 24,000 mAh capacity, supports 140W fast charging and right now you can pick it up for $50 off.
  
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• UK’s CMA to hear more views on Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal

  31-07-2023 19:00
  
  Competition and Markets Authority gives tech giant hope after it blocked acquisition of Call of Duty makerThe UK competition watchdog has said it will decide whether to clear or block Microsoft’s $69bn (£54bn) takeover of the video game developer Activision Blizzard by 29 August, as it gave fresh hope for the transaction by opening a new consultation on it.The Competition and Markets Authority, which had originally said in April it would block the deal to take over the owner of hit t
  
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• Apple's Vision Pro developer labs kick off this week

  31-07-2023 18:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple will select developers to attend coding labs in six cities worldwide to help them optimize their apps for visionOS.
  
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• Save $100 on This Lowepro Camera Backpack and Protect Your Gear on the Go - CNET

  31-07-2023 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  The lightweight Trekker 150 is the perfect companion for summer adventures, and today only you can pick it up on sale for just $55.
  
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• Amazon's New Recall and Safety Alerts Page: What You Need to Know - CNET

  31-07-2023 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  A new alerts page will appear if a product you purchased is the focus of a recall.
  
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• Amazon Will Now Share Recalls and Product Safety Alerts in Your Account - CNET

  31-07-2023 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  A new alerts page will appear if a product you purchased is the focus of a recall.
  
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• Instagram reportedly developing new AI features, including an AI-generated image detector

  31-07-2023 17:55 via zdnet.com
  
  These new generative AI features could not only enhance users' Instagram experience but also help fight misinformation.
  
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• How to save open Opera tabs as a Speed Dial folder (and why you should)

  31-07-2023 17:22 via zdnet.com
  
  There are a number of reasons why you might want to save your open tabs as a folder to the Opera Start page but this particular reason stands above the rest.
  
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• How to pin extensions to Opera for easy access

  31-07-2023 17:21 via zdnet.com
  
  If you make use of extensions on the Opera browser, you might want to take advantage of this feature so they are accessible.
  
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• These Top-Rated Sennheiser Momentum 4 Headphones Are Over $100 Off at Amazon - CNET

  31-07-2023 17:03 via cnet.com
  
  These premium over-ear headphones boast some of the best noise-cancelling capabilities out there right now, and you can snag a pair on sale for $260.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Columbia, South Carolina - CNET

  31-07-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  This famously hot Soda City has a variety of internet connection options. In this guide, CNET explores your choices, from the cheapest to the fastest.
  
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• The best Galaxy Z Fold 5 cases of 2023

  31-07-2023 16:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's latest foldable phone is on sale now, and with one of the best new Galaxy Z Fold 5 cases from Samsung, Spigel, or DBrand, you'll be able to keep it safe and show off your personal style.
  
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• Singapore government sees rise in security incidents amid increased data sharing

  31-07-2023 16:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Singapore's public sector recorded a 2% climb in the number of data security incidents this past year, which the government attributes to digital transformation efforts and an increase in data-sharing among its agencies.
  
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• The iPhone 15 Pro may fix every design problem I've had with Apple

  31-07-2023 16:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Corners that don't dig into your palm, a lighter design, USB-C, and a price bump are in the cards for the upcoming iPhone Pro model.
  
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• How I recovered 'irreplaceable' photos off an SD card for free

  31-07-2023 16:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's the tool I used to recover the photos, and how you can prevent this from happening to you.
  
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• Don't Let Extreme Temps Fry Your Lawn. Here's How to Keep It Beautiful All Summer - CNET

  31-07-2023 16:15 via cnet.com
  
  Amid heat waves and record-breaking high temperatures, your lawn can easily dry out.
  
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• Ultros, a psychedelic action game about gardening in deep space

  31-07-2023 16:00
  
  Design director Mårten Brüggemann explains why he set out to make a sci-fi game that’s as much about cultivation as combatVideo game action-platformers might have had their golden age in the 1980s and 90s with Metroid and Contra, but the genre’s modern resurgence has given us exceptional games such as Dead Cells and Hollow Knight, showing that bone-crunching combat and pin-point platforming still work beautifully together. But how do you breathe new life into this familiar
  
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• Last Chance Deal: Windows 11 Pro and Office Pro 2021 Bundle for Just $50 - CNET

  31-07-2023 15:58 via cnet.com
  
  You've only got a few hours left to take advantage of this StackSocial deal, which saves you hundreds compared to Microsoft's prices.
  
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• Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and get Microsoft Office included for just $50: Last chance

  31-07-2023 15:57 via zdnet.com
  
  This deal offers a lifetime license to Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro to improve your computer's security and work features -- but time is running out.
  
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• Fisker Ocean 2023 EV First Drive: Not Ready Yet

  31-07-2023 15:24
  
  California Mode is outstanding, and the EV’s design is a clear win—but too many features are missing or “coming soon,” making this SUV a jumble of hits and misses.
  
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• Best Tablet 2023: Top Tablets From Apple, Samsung, Amazon and More - CNET

  31-07-2023 14:02 via cnet.com
  
  No matter the operating system you're after -- iPadOS, Android, Windows or ChromeOS -- these are the best tablets tested and reviewed by CNET editors.
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5 Still Has S Pen Storage: Here's Why - CNET

  31-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's 2023 S Pen is slimmer than its predecessor. But as the company explains, thinner might not always be better for its signature stylus.
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5 Still Doesn't Have S Pen Storage: Here's Why - CNET

  31-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's 2023 S Pen is slimmer than its predecessor, but the signature stylus still cannot be docked directly on the Galaxy Z Fold 5 (yet). Here's a look at how Samsung's thinking about how to solve it.
  
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• Mortgage Refinance Rates on July 31, 2023: Rates Move Up - CNET

  31-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Several benchmark refinance rates floated higher this week. If you haven't locked in a rate yet, now's a good time to assess your options.
  
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• Mortgage Interest Rates for July 31, 2023: Rates Increase - CNET

  31-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  This week, a few key mortgage rates climbed higher. The Fed's interest rate hikes are increasing costs for prospective homebuyers.
  
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• How to install free Google fonts on Linux (and why you should)

  31-07-2023 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're a font geek, you'll find Google has plenty of free, open-source fonts to choose from. Here's how easy it is to install them on Linux.
  
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• Best Ways to Read Digital Comics in 2023 - CNET

  31-07-2023 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Tablets are a great way to read your favorite digital comics from Marvel, DC and others.
  
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• Apple iOS, Google Android Patch Zero-Days in July Security Updates

  31-07-2023 13:00
  
  Plus: Mozilla fixes two high-severity bugs in Firefox, Citrix fixes a flaw that was used to attack a US-based critical infrastructure organization, and Oracle patches over 500 vulnerabilities.
  
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