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• These 10 High-Yield Savings Accounts Offer 5% APY or More Right Now - CNET

  05-08-2023 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Find out which banks have increased savings account APYs to 5% or more following last month's Fed rate hike.
  
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• Save Big on Back-to-School Shopping With Sales Tax Holidays This Weekend - CNET

  05-08-2023 21:35 via cnet.com
  
  See if your state has a sales tax exemption for clothing, school supplies, computers and more.
  
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• Summer Eye Care: 7 Tips for Preventing Eye Damage From Extreme Heat and UV Rays - CNET

  05-08-2023 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The summer heat and the sun's UV rays can wreak havoc on your eyes if you don't protect them. Try these tips to protect your eyes during the hot, sunny months.
  
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• 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: How to Watch, Livestream Team USA Tomorrow Morning - CNET

  05-08-2023 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Round of 16 continues with the Netherlands vs. South Africa at 10 p.m. ET, followed by US vs. Sweden at 5 a.m. ET.
  
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• Don't Gamble with Your Eyes: Why Wearing Expired Contacts Can Be Dangerous - CNET

  05-08-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Using expires contacts can put your eye health at risk. Here's what to know.
  
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• How to Return a Bed-in-a-Box Mattress video - CNET

  05-08-2023 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Many people who purchase a mattress enjoy their bed in a box. But what if you don't and decide you want to return the bed? In this video, Owen explains how to return a mattress and where it goes.
  
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• The 8 Best Eco-Friendly iPhone 12 and 12 Pro Cases - CNET

  05-08-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Protect your iPhone 12 from unexpected drops with these eco-friendly phone cases.
  
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• Will Gen Z Buy Into Flip Phones? Samsung's Z Flip 5 Aims to Find Out - CNET

  05-08-2023 17:18 via cnet.com
  
  Persuading teen girls to part with their iPhones is no easy feat. But Samsung's newest foldable could be the phone to convince them.
  
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• What Apple did to Nokia, Tesla is now doing to the motor industry | John Naughton

  05-08-2023 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  People scoffed at the idea of electric vehicles for the masses. But now a Tesla hatchback has outsold the Toyota CorollaAn intriguing news item dropped into my inbox this week. It said that in the first quarter of this year, an electric vehicle (EV) had become the biggest-selling car in the world, outselling the Toyota Corolla. I know, I know, dear reader: you think this is non-news of the “Small earthquake in Chile, not many dead” variety. But to those of us condemned to follow the
  
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• Have a Moldy Washing Machine? Kill That Gunk ASAP With This Trick - CNET

  05-08-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your clothes shouldn't smell like mildew or mold -- it's time to deep clean your washer today.
  
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• Alexa, Who's at the Front Door? Control Your Home Security System by Voice - CNET

  05-08-2023 16:03 via cnet.com
  
  We show you how to use your Amazon smart speaker to run your home security devices.
  
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• Creative Ways to Display Your Photography at Home - CNET

  05-08-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  From prints on hexagonal tiles to triptychs to stunning photo books, these are great ways to show off your photos.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: The foldable leader holds steady

  05-08-2023 14:39 via techradar.com
  
  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: Two-minute review
  I'm pleased with virtually everything Samsung has done to its premiere foldable – the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 – to make it a better mobile productivity companion than its predecessor.A flat-folding phone that is noticeably thinner and lighter than Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the kind of change we want in foldable development. Sure, the Google Pixel Fold (not to mention a handful of the other best foldable phones out there) beat it to the punch, but a
  
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• What's the Price of a Complete Google Smart Home? We Did the Math to Find Out - CNET

  05-08-2023 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  We break down the costs of building a fully connected Google smart home, from smart speakers to cameras to bulbs and so much more.
  
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• Social Security Payments 2023: Here's When Your August Check Could Arrive - CNET

  05-08-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  More August Social Security payments will be on the way this week.
  
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• Shopping for Solar? Get to Know Kilowatts and Kilowatt-Hours - CNET

  05-08-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Knowledge is power, and knowledge about the power you use at home can turn you into a more skilled solar panel shopper.
  
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• Meta Will Let You Chat With AI Bots With Personalities, Report Says - CNET

  05-08-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Want to meet an Abraham Lincoln chatbot? Facebook owner Meta is an artificial intelligence leader, but rivals with advanced chatbots are already abundant.
  
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• I found the best keyboard for students, and its ChatGPT shortcut proves it

  05-08-2023 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Logitech MX Keys S features a game-changing software feature that cements it at the top for me.
  
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• Comparing the Galaxy Z Flip 5, Razr Plus and Find N2 Flip: How Each Flip Phone Stacks Up - CNET

  05-08-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's faces stiff competition from Motorola and Oppo. Here's how the three foldable flip phones compare.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Houston, Texas - CNET

  05-08-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Space City has a bit of everything, including several broadband options. Find out which cheap internet options or fast plans are right for your household.
  
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• AI and You: xAI Marks the Spot, Small Businesses Should Embrace Chatbots, Taking AI's Temperature - CNET

  05-08-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get up to speed on the rapidly evolving world of AI with our roundup of the week's developments.
  
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• I paid $129 for this pen and it's spoiled every other writing utensil for me

  05-08-2023 13:30 via zdnet.com
  
  If you had to treat yourself with one thing during back-to-school season, this pen from The Ridge will give you your money's worth.
  
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• Exploring iPadOS 17 Beta: It's Already Improving Things - CNET

  05-08-2023 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  The newest OS update appears promising, thanks to more robust multitasking and fresh widgets and tools.
  
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• Samsung S95C QD-OLED TV Review: Amazing Picture, High Price - CNET

  05-08-2023 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's flagship OLED television delivers stunning images, but it will cost you.
  
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• Are Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs Being Banned? - CNET

  05-08-2023 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The White House is looking to phase out CFLs by 2025. But some states aren't waiting that long.
  
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• The 20 apps to make your summer go smoothly

  05-08-2023 12:00 via theguardian.com
  
  From travel planners and money management to outdoor adventure and nature-spotting, here’s how to get your smartphone ready for actionWhile July may have been a little grey, we’re still in for some warm days this summer. There are trips to take and barbecues to attend, and no matter who’s joining us on these outings, our smartphones surely will. So here are some apps to help you make the best of the season.Whether you’re trying to find your tent in a sea of identical blue
  
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• Sea drones: What are they and how much do they cost?

  05-08-2023 10:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Moscow has blamed Ukraine for a series of attacks by sea drones on Russian naval targets.
  
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• Is artificial intelligence a threat to journalism or will the technology destroy itself? | Samantha Floreani

  05-08-2023 06:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Hitching a struggling media industry to the wagon of AI won’t serve our interests in the long runGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastBefore we start, I want to let you know that a human wrote this article. The same can’t be said for many articles from News Corp, which is reportedly using generative AI to produce 3,000 Australian news stories per week. It isn’t alone. Media corporations around the world are increasingly using AI to generate c
  
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• This Google Maps Feature Is Coming to Apple Maps This Fall - CNET

  05-08-2023 00:15 via cnet.com
  
  Your iPhone will finally have this feature very soon. Here are all the details to know.
  
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