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• Facebook Now Blocking News in Canada and Google May Follow: What To Do - CNET

  01-08-2023 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  In response to the Canadian Online News Act, which aims to compensate publishers, both Meta and Google are instead looking to block news entirely.
  
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• Compare Current Mortgage Rates in August 2023 - CNET

  01-08-2023 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Regardless of what mortgage rates do next, it's always important compare offers from multiple lenders to find the best deal.
  
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• Meta to end news access in Canada over publisher payment law

  01-08-2023 23:14
  
  Move comes in response to Canadian legislation requiring internet giants to pay news publishersMeta has begun the process to end access to news on Facebook and Instagram for all users in Canada, the company said on Tuesday.The move comes in response to legislation in the country requiring internet giants to pay news publishers. Continue reading...
  
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• Best Solar Companies of August 2023 - CNET

  01-08-2023 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  There are a lot of solar companies out there. We compared solar panels, batteries, warranties and customer service to pick the best. Find one that fits your needs.
  
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• Samsung gave me two compelling reasons to skip the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra this year

  01-08-2023 22:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The Galaxy Tab S9 and S9 Plus are better than ever, with display and speaker upgrades that warrant the attention of power users.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus hands-on review: Come for the AMOLED, stay for the speakers

  01-08-2023 22:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The Galaxy Tab S9 and S9 Plus are better than ever, with display and speaker upgrades that steal some of the Ultra model's thunder.
  
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• CD Rates Hold Still for Many Banks Despite the Latest Fed Rate Hike - CNET

  01-08-2023 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Experts say CD rates won't go much higher, so you'll want to lock in a competitive rate soon. Here's where CD rates stand right now.
  
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• The best headphone deals in August 2023

  01-08-2023 21:33 via zdnet.com
  
  ZDNET found the best headphone deals available right now, no matter your budget.
  
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• Amazon Clinic Expands to All 50 States: How to Make an Appointment - CNET

  01-08-2023 21:25 via cnet.com
  
  Yep, Amazon is doing health care, too. Here's what its telehealth service looks like.
  
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• 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup: How to Watch, Livestream Games This Morning - CNET

  01-08-2023 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Sweden can win Group G tonight and book a date with the US in the Round of 16.
  
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• Cut the Rope Daily Falls Onto Netflix Games - CNET

  01-08-2023 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  You can play this game and more for free with a Netflix subscription.
  
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• Everything you need for a movie night: The best movie apps, TVs, sound systems, and more

  01-08-2023 19:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Upgrade your next movie night with these tech essentials.
  
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• Apple Arcade: Every New Game Arriving in August - CNET

  01-08-2023 18:54 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the games Apple Arcade is adding this month.
  
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• Learn a new language with 50% off a Babbel subscription right now

  01-08-2023 18:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Get lifetime access to lessons for 14 languages with this Babbel deal.
  
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• Anker's new wave of GaN chargers let you carry fewer power bricks and charge faster

  01-08-2023 18:49 via zdnet.com
  
  The Anker Prime GaN devices include a 240W 4-port charger and a 250W power bank.
  
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• Anker's new Prime GaN series may be the only chargers you'll ever need to buy

  01-08-2023 18:49 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest batch of Anker accessories include a 240W 4-port desktop charger and a power bank...for your power bank.
  
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• Amazon Clinic expands telemedicine services nationwide

  01-08-2023 18:48 via zdnet.com
  
  The Amazon virtual healthcare service is now available in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
  
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• Take Up to $500 Off Select Motorola Phones With These Back-to-School Discounts - CNET

  01-08-2023 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  While you grab everything you need to get back to class, get a budget-friendly Motorola phone with these device deals.
  
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• Omega-3 Rich Foods Offer Many Benefits for Heart, Hearing and Overall Health - CNET

  01-08-2023 18:42 via cnet.com
  
  Omega-3 is essential for optimal heart health and overall wellbeing. These are the best omega-3 rich foods.
  
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• YouTube's new AI feature helps you decide what to watch next

  01-08-2023 18:39 via zdnet.com
  
  YouTube is testing a feature that uses artificial intelligence to create video summaries.
  
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• Clean Stubborn Cookware Stains in Minutes With These Pantry Staples - CNET

  01-08-2023 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  When soaking a pan in dish soap simply won't cut it, call in the big guns to get your best cookware clean.
  
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• Prime Video: The 37 Absolute Best TV Shows to Watch - CNET

  01-08-2023 18:32 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some highly rated series you should try, plus a look at what's new in August.
  
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• The best phone ring lights of 2023: Add light to your photos and videos

  01-08-2023 18:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Phone ring lights can help illuminate your pictures, TikToks, Reels, and online calls. We found the best phone ring lights you can buy based on portability, features, and price.
  
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• Amazon Knocks $180 Off Beats' Noise-Cancelling Studio 3 Headphones - CNET

  01-08-2023 18:11 via cnet.com
  
  You can get your hands on a pair of these sleek and stylish over-ear headphones for just $170 right now.
  
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• Meta could release AI chatbot as soon as September

  01-08-2023 18:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The reports arrive amid Meta's struggle to improve user retention.
  
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• Anker Announces the M5C, a Simplified, More Affordable 3D Printer - CNET

  01-08-2023 18:05 via cnet.com
  
  The M5C is clearly built from the M5 bones but is stripped down to save on cost.
  
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• How to Properly Clean Your Ears (and What Not to Do) - CNET

  01-08-2023 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  You've probably been warned against Q-tips already, but what should you use instead?
  
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• 10 Ways You Can Boost Your Eye Health Today and Every Day - CNET

  01-08-2023 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  When it comes to keeping your eyes healthy, small daily habits make a big difference.
  
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• Today Only: The PetHair Slam Robot Vacuum Is Down to $220 at Best Buy (Save $680) - CNET

  01-08-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Keep your floors clean from pet hair and other debris with this discounted robot vacuum from Bobsweep.
  
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• Google Assistant is about to get supercharged by generative AI, says new report

  01-08-2023 16:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Voice assistants used to be the way most consumers interfaced with AI, but ChatGPT has changed the game.
  
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• The best note-taking apps for iPad of 2023: Prep for back to school

  01-08-2023 16:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Forget the pen and paper: The best note-taking apps for iPad digitize your notes for school or work while keeping them all in one place.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: Three features I love (and two that I still wish for)

  01-08-2023 16:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Highly-demanded upgrades make this the foldable that most people should buy, even if it's not the best phone overall.
  
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• Fast-Track Your Next Vacation with Bilt’s Highest-Ever Transfer Bonus -- But Only for One Day - CNET

  01-08-2023 16:40 via cnet.com
  
  Transfer your Bilt Points to Virgin Points this Rent Day to earn a staggering transfer bonus of up to 150%.
  
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• Galaxy Watch 6 vs. Apple Watch Series 8: Battle of the Smart Wearables - CNET

  01-08-2023 16:35 via cnet.com
  
  See how Samsung's new watch measures up to Apple's current flagship watch on specs and price.
  
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• Amazon Drops the Already Affordable 2022 Moto G Stylus Down to Just $130 - CNET

  01-08-2023 16:26 via cnet.com
  
  This previous-gen Motorola phone still has a lot to offer, and right now you can snag it for $170 off the usual price.
  
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• UK's first drone mail service begins in Orkney

  01-08-2023 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Royal Mail and Skyports will distribute letters and parcels between the islands using drones.
  
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• Drones help deliver 'air mail' to Orkney islands

  01-08-2023 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Islanders in Orkney are set to get mail deliveries much quicker with the help of drones.
  
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• Snag This Massive 9-Quart, Dual-Basket Digital Air Fryer for $80 (Save $100) - CNET

  01-08-2023 16:13 via cnet.com
  
  This sleek, stainless steel air fryer gives you plenty of room to cook your favorite foods simultaneously -- at a great price.
  
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• Generative AI and the fourth why: Building trust with your customer

  01-08-2023 16:12 via zdnet.com
  
  When positioning new emerging technologies, like generative AI platforms, solutions providers must be able to answer these questions with clarity, precision, and relevance.
  
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• How to enable the free Google One VPN on your Pixel device

  01-08-2023 16:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Android 13 now includes a free VPN, thanks to Google One. Find out how and why you should enable it.
  
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• Meta Will Let You Use AI Chatbots With Personalities, Report Says - CNET

  01-08-2023 15:45 via cnet.com
  
  Want to chat with Abraham Lincoln? Facebook owner Meta is an artificial intelligence leader, but rivals with advanced chatbots already are abundant.
  
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• How to play old DVDs on your modern Apple M-series Mac

  01-08-2023 15:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Some classic, old-school entertainment is only available on DVD. We show how even the very latest Apple Silicon Macs can play DVDs, and do it for under $20.
  
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• Sunday at 3pm: why the best time to send an email is also the worst time to send an email

  01-08-2023 15:16
  
  It is much more likely your message will be opened if you send it on a Sunday afternoon than a busy working day. But it might make you pretty unpopular ...Name: Work emails.Age: The first email was sent by the computer engineer Ray Tomlinson in 1971 to himself, reading “QWERTYUIOP”. Continue reading...
  
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• The Makers of the Meater Plus Meat Probe Now Have a Cutting Board And I Love It - CNET

  01-08-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you are into grilling or cooking meats you will love this heavy-duty cutting board.
  
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• How to customize your Pixel screensaver (and why you should)

  01-08-2023 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you own a Pixel phone, you can decide what's displayed on the screen when the phone is locked. Here's how it's done.
  
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• AnkerMake's new M5C 3D printer ditches the traditional touchscreen menu for something more obvious

  01-08-2023 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Say goodbye to screens on your 3D printer because now everything can be controlled from a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
  
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• AnkerMake M5C simplifies 3D printing

  01-08-2023 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Say goodbye to screens on your 3D printer because now everything can be controlled from a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
  
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• ‘A portal to a different world’: a gamer’s guide to visiting Japan

  01-08-2023 15:00
  
  Whether you enter the big green pipe to Super Nintendo World, or want to rummage through rare games in Tokyo’s Electric Town, Japan is a video game paradiseThe experience of travelling in Japan is simultaneously overwhelming and freeing. The world feels bigger out there, gilded by how mainstream video game culture is in comparison with the west. It doesn’t feel like a subculture; it is ordinary. For example, I walked into a FamilyMart for a snack one afternoon, and found a Legend of
  
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• The best mesh routers of 2023: Expert recommended

  01-08-2023 14:32 via zdnet.com
  
  The top mesh Wi-Fi systems from TP-Link, Netgear, Amazon, and more can give your entire home reliable internet coverage.
  
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• The best mesh routers for 2023: Expert recommended

  01-08-2023 14:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Reliable Wi-Fi is a must-have, and sometimes a regular router won't cut it. Check out the best mesh Wi-Fi systems for whole-home coverage.
  
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