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• Core Rulebooks for Dungeons and Dragons Are Up to 67% Off - CNET

  12-08-2023 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  Fans of the tabletop role-playing game can grab all three of the fifth edition Core Rulebooks at a discount right now.
  
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• ‘The night is literally in my hands’: what it’s like to attend an acid house rave – in virtual reality

  12-08-2023 22:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Using VR and haptic vests to transport users to a sweaty club in 1980s Britain, In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats is so realistic that you might need a lie down afterwardsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI’m not the kind of person who you’d normally find at an illegal rave at a regular raving time, let alone 9am on a Wednesday. But that’s where I found myself this week – virtually, anyway: with a haptic vest strapped on to my back, a controller in each hand and a v
  
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• Naturally Boost Your Eye Health With These 10 Tricks - CNET

  12-08-2023 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  These simple daily habits can make a big difference to your eye health.
  
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• It's Hot This Summer. But Don't Think About Sleeping Naked - CNET

  12-08-2023 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Going to bed nude this summer might not be as cool as you think. Here are four reasons you should reconsider sleeping naked.
  
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• We Test Out Viral Sleep Hacks to See Which Ones Work video - CNET

  12-08-2023 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  A sleep medicine specialist provided insight on viral internet sleep tips, and Owen, our certified sleep science coach, decided to put a few of those viral "sleep hacks" to the test. Here he reveals which ones helped him count sheep and which ones... not so much.
  
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• Need Help Tracking Your Streaming Subscriptions? Try These 4 Apps - CNET

  12-08-2023 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Keep up with each streaming service you're paying for -- especially the ones you don't need.
  
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• Target Circle Rewards: Members Get Free Money When They Shop - CNET

  12-08-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Getting cash back on purchases is just one benefit of signing up for Target's loyalty program.
  
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• Today Only: Score Up to 60% Off Select Styles at Nike - CNET

  12-08-2023 17:59 via cnet.com
  
  If you need new kicks, Nike's back-to-school sale can help you upgrade at a great price.
  
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• Can Britain recreate a microchip industry worth its salt?

  12-08-2023 17:02 via theguardian.com
  
  UK governments let processor manufacturing drift overseas for years. Now Covid and war have shown how vital homegrown capability is, the country isscrambling to catch up. But so is everyone elseFor a short time in the late 1990s, passengers stepping off the train at Newcastle station were greeted with a bold slogan: “Fish Into Chips – From Mackerel Economy To Micro Technology. Invest In North Tyneside – Siemens Did.”As globalisation marched ever onwards after the fall of
  
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• A tsunami of AI misinformation will shape next year’s knife-edge elections | John Naughton

  12-08-2023 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  If you thought social media had a hand in getting Trump elected, watch what happens when you throw AI into the mixIt looks like 2024 will be a pivotal year for democracy. There are elections taking place all over the free world – in South Africa, Ghana, Tunisia, Mexico, India, Austria, Belgium, Lithuania, Moldova and Slovakia, to name just a few. And of course there’s also the UK and the US. Of these, the last may be the most pivotal because: Donald Trump is a racing certainty to be
  
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• Stylish Under Armour Backpacks Are 25% Off Right Now - CNET

  12-08-2023 16:15 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon has slashed the price on a number of Under Armour backpacks just in time for back-to-school season.
  
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• The Ultimate Pet Safety Guide: Securely Leave Your Dogs and Cats Home Alone - CNET

  12-08-2023 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're just headed out for a few minutes or pulling a long day at the office, consult this ultimate pet safety checklist first.
  
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• Slack Redesign Revamps Your Work Chats: Here's Everything New - CNET

  12-08-2023 15:15 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything you need to know about the digital workspace's first layout overhaul since the pandemic started.
  
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• This Handy Anker 20W Power Strip Is 42% Off Right Now - CNET

  12-08-2023 15:12 via cnet.com
  
  Grab the versatile Anker 321 power strip for just $15 -- it's a great choice for small spaces, travel and more.
  
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• Summer Eye Care: 7 Tips for Protecting Your Eyes From UV Rays - CNET

  12-08-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  The hot, sunny months bring summer heat and the sun's harmful UV rays. Try these tips and protect your eyes this summer.
  
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• Student Loan Relief: What to Know About Biden's New Plan to Help Borrowers - CNET

  12-08-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Applications are now available for a new income-driven repayment plan that caps payments at 5% of a borrower's discretionary income.
  
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• A New Attack Reveals Everything You Type With 95 Percent Accuracy

  12-08-2023 15:00
  
  A pair of major data breaches rock the UK, North Korea hacks a Russian missile maker, and Microsoft’s Chinese Outlook breach sparks new problems.
  
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• AI could have bigger impact on UK than Industrial Revolution, says Dowden

  12-08-2023 14:24 via theguardian.com
  
  Deputy PM says technology may aid faster government decisions – but warns of massive hacking risksArtificial intelligence could have a more significant impact on Britain than the Industrial Revolution, the deputy prime minister has said, but warned it could be used by hackers to access sensitive information from the government.Oliver Dowden said AI could speed up productivity and perform boring aspects of jobs. Continue reading...
  
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• Disney Plans to Clamp Down on Your Shared Streaming Passwords - CNET

  12-08-2023 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  After Netflix, customers may see such clampdowns as an inevitable trend in streaming.
  
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• This is the $300 Android phone to beat in 2023 - and it even has a stylus

  12-08-2023 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Motorola's Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) sees notable feature improvements that go toe-to-toe with Samsung and Google's mid-rangers. This sale puts it at the top for me.
  
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• Social Security Payments 2023: Your August Check Could Arrive This Week - CNET

  12-08-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Find out here if you can expect a Social Security check this week.
  
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• Samsung's QN90C TV gets a lot right, but this hidden gaming feature sold me on it

  12-08-2023 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The 2023 Neo QLED TV delivers color-accurate pictures and immersive sound right out of the box, but Samsung's gaming features are now bar none.
  
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• Samsung's New Flip Phone Highlights the Clamshell's Comeback - CNET

  12-08-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Galaxy Z Flip 5 shows that the flip phone has revived its main-character energy from yesteryear.
  
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• How to Clean Up Your Google Drive and Gmail to Save Space and Money - CNET

  12-08-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Don't spend money on digital storage again.
  
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• Dordogne review – storybook game paints misty watercolour memories

  12-08-2023 14:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Umanimation; Un Je Ne Sais Quoi; Focus Entertainment; PC, PlayStation, Switch, Xbox
  Cédric Babouche’s exquisite landscapes evoke the lost land of childhood as a woman in her 30s explores her late grandmother’s homeIn the opening moments of this painterly storybook game, a woman in her 30s returns to her recently deceased grandmother’s empty house in the picturesque Dordogne valley. Mimi’s family implore her to not go; when she was a child, her father became estrang
  
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• Best Internet Speed Tests for 2023 - CNET

  12-08-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The best speed tests will give you an accurate look at your internet's performance, so you can compare it to what you're paying for.
  
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• AI and You: Zoom Slurping, Fitting Running Shoes, Finding Training Data - CNET

  12-08-2023 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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• Musk says proposed Zuckerberg cage fight to be held at ‘epic location’ in Italy

  12-08-2023 13:06 via theguardian.com
  
  X owner in talks with government over historic site for event – though Colosseum and Rome ruled outElon Musk is in talks with Italy’s government about hosting his proposed cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg at a historic site in the country, but the Colosseum has been ruled out as a venue.The owner of X Corp and the chief executive of Facebook-owner Meta first raised the idea of a one-on-one scrap in a series of social media posts back in June. The challenge came as Zuckerberg prepared
  
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• Learn languages, IT skills, and more with the Ultimate Lifetime Learning Bundle

  12-08-2023 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Improve your resume with lifetime access to Rosetta Stone and StackSkills, with courses on 24 languages and tons of in-demand skills likeIT, graphic design, and marketing.
  
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• The best VPN deals for August 2023

  12-08-2023 12:30 via zdnet.com
  
  We compared VPN prices and value to bring you the best VPN deals and money-back guarantees on the market right now.
  
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• Best Buy's Anniversary Sale: Major discounts on tablets, smartwatches, laptops, and more

  12-08-2023 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Best Buy's Anniversary Sale has tons of gadgets from Apple, Samsung, HP, Lenovo, Dyson, KitchenAid, and more, with big savings.
  
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• Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest Livestream: How to Watch Premier League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

  12-08-2023 11:30 via cnet.com
  
  Last year's runners-up look to get the new campaign off to a winning start at home to the Tricky Trees.
  
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• ‘This environment is normal in Tokyo’: Jeff Liang’s best phone picture

  12-08-2023 11:00 via theguardian.com
  
  When the Taiwanese photographer lived in Japan, he found the working days were long and conforming was essentialReflecting on his three years in Japan, Taiwan-based photographer Jeff Liang says, “Someone said to me once that Japanese society is like nigiri rice – that’s a perfect ‘bowl’ of rice, formed with your hands: nothing can fall out, or stick out – every single grain of rice must stick together to make it work. In Japanese culture, conforming is deemed
  
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• England vs. Colombia: How to Watch FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Quarterfinal Live From Anywhere - CNET

  12-08-2023 10:30 via cnet.com
  
  There's another tough test in store for the Lionesses as they take on the impressive South Americans in Sydney.
  
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• AI watch: from architects’ assistants to writers’ rivals

  12-08-2023 08:00 via theguardian.com
  
  This week in artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence is either going to save humanity or finish it off, depending on who you speak to. Either way, every week there are new developments and breakthroughs. Here are just some of the AI stories that have emerged in recent days:“Just accept the tech, architects!” Oliver Wainwright, our architecture and design critic, looks at whether AI will wipe out architects. Teaser: it can quickly show you what mosques in Abu Dhabi could look l
  
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• Australia vs. France: How to Watch FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Quarterfinal Live From Anywhere - CNET

  12-08-2023 07:00 via cnet.com
  
  Host nation hoping to make it to the last four as they face European giants in Brisbane.
  
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• Lionel Messi: How to Watch, Stream Inter Miami vs. Charlotte on MLS Season Pass Today - CNET

  12-08-2023 00:30 via cnet.com
  
  Can the Argentine superstar help lead his side to the Leagues Cup semifinals?
  
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• China closes record number of personal data breaches, moots facial recognition law

  12-08-2023 00:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The number of reported criminal cases involving 'AI-face changing' have also been increasing.
  
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