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• Look! Up in the sky! Walmart just expanded its drone delivery program again

  24-08-2023 23:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Walmart's drone delivery program is still fairly small right now, but the end goal is much, much bigger.
  
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• Google TV announces more free live TV channels and NFL Sunday Ticket integration

  24-08-2023 22:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is adding even more free channels to Google TV users, showing the increasing popularity of free TV in exchange for watching a few ads.
  
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• I Tried Ninja's New Thirsti Drink System: A Souped-Up Answer to SodaStream - CNET

  24-08-2023 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  Ninja's hydration station makes dozens of soft drinks in five seconds or less. Here's how it works and what I thought of the Thirsti.
  
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• Meta's Threads website is now live for everyone

  24-08-2023 22:40 via zdnet.com
  
  People can now sign in, respond to posts, and create their own posts directly from their desktop browsers.
  
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• The 4 Best Soda Makers to Buy in 2023, Tested and Reviewed - CNET

  24-08-2023 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  Fancy a bit of fizz? These excellent at-home carbonators will save you big money over canned seltzer.
  
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• Fine-tuning OpenAI's GPT-3.5 Turbo can make it as capable as GPT-4 (if not more)

  24-08-2023 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The much anticipated feature will cut costs, improve speeds, and create more tailored use cases.
  
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• This $130 portable monitor made my $1,000 Dell look ancient

  24-08-2023 22:18 via zdnet.com
  
  As someone who often switches up their desktop setup, this portable monitor makes for an ideal second display that doesn't break the bank.
  
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• ChatGPT-assisted bots are spreading on social media

  24-08-2023 21:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Influencer or bot? Here are a few ways to tell.
  
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• The best massage guns of 2023: Theragun, Renpho, and more compared

  24-08-2023 21:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Sore muscles? The best massage guns have accompanying apps, high stall force ratings, and long battery lives to help you recover.
  
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• Maybe Bing isn't trying to compete with Google after all

  24-08-2023 21:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Earlier this year, Bing Chat was set to change the search game for good. Six months later, pundits are using statistics to write off Microsoft's big AI initiative. But look more closely and those numbers tell a different story.
  
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• The best robot vacuum deals in August 2023

  24-08-2023 21:34 via zdnet.com
  
  These robot vacuums clean your floors so you don't have to -- and they're on sale right now.
  
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• Apple does a 180 and endorses California's right-to-repair law

  24-08-2023 21:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Where Apple goes, the tech firms will follow.
  
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• Amazon's Blink Outdoor 4 Camera Promises Better Image Quality - CNET

  24-08-2023 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  The new security camera also has a two-year battery life.
  
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• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome vs. Narcolepsy: How to Tell the Difference - CNET

  24-08-2023 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Both narcolepsy and chronic fatigue syndrome change how you sleep. Here are the similarities and differences between the two conditions.
  
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• TikTok forces creators to use TikTok Shop by removing all competition on the app

  24-08-2023 20:07 via zdnet.com
  
  If you want to buy or sell products on the app, TikTok Shop will soon be your only option.
  
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• This new Samsung Galaxy feature lets you clone your own voice (sort of)

  24-08-2023 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The most practical way to use your new AI-generated voice on a Galaxy phone is probably Bixby Text Calling - but is it the most fun?
  
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• The best earbuds of 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

  24-08-2023 19:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The best earbuds make music listening more fun with active noise cancellation, superior audio quality, and hours of battery life.
  
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• CNN Max Will Bring 24/7 News to the Streaming Service - CNET

  24-08-2023 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  Max subscribers in the US will get access in September.
  
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• Beats' New Studio Pro Headphones Are Already $100 Off at Amazon - CNET

  24-08-2023 18:55 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, big savings on tons of other top-rated Beats headphones and earbuds.
  
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• How to Use Your iPhone or Android Phone as a Mobile Hotspot - CNET

  24-08-2023 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  No Wi-Fi? No problem. Use your phone to give your tablet, computer and other devices access to the internet.
  
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• How to Use Your iPhone and Android Phone As a Mobile Hotspot - CNET

  24-08-2023 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  No Wi-Fi? No problem. Use your phone to give your tablet, computer or other devices access to the internet.
  
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• Allswell Organic Mattress Review: The Best Cheap Natural Bed? video - CNET

  24-08-2023 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Owen Poole, a certified sleep science coach, reviews Allswell's newest mattress, the Allswell Organic. Owen explains the construction, firmness and feel of the bed. He also gives his verdict on who might be interested in the Organic mattress.
  
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• The Last Hour Before Prigozhin's Plane Crash

  24-08-2023 18:22
  
  Russia tightly controls its information space—making it hard to get accurate information out of the country. But open source data provides some clues about the crash.
  
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• AWS unveils local cloud zones for exclusive customer use

  24-08-2023 18:20 via zdnet.com
  
  The US cloud vendor's Dedicated Local Zones are set up in a customer-specified location to comply with regulatory needs, and Singapore is its first global customer.
  
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• Amazon Has My All-Time Favorite Chef's Knife On Sale for Over $90 Off - CNET

  24-08-2023 18:03 via cnet.com
  
  CNET named this sleek Japanese-style chef's knife the overall best available in 2023, and you can pick it up for just $67 right now.
  
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• Amazon Has Knocked $90 Off My All-Time Favorite Chef's Knife - CNET

  24-08-2023 18:03 via cnet.com
  
  CNET named this sleek Japanese-style chef's knife the best overall in 2023, and you can pick it up for just $69 right now.
  
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• Despite 7% Mortgage Rates, There's a Silver Lining for Buyers - CNET

  24-08-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The supply of homes will likely stay limited until rates fall back to 5%. For now, buyers at least face less competition.
  
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• Amazon's 1st-Gen Echo Auto Puts Alexa in Your Car for Just $15 - CNET

  24-08-2023 17:49 via cnet.com
  
  This little box of tricks puts Amazon's Alexa digital assistant in your car -- and now it's a massive 70% off.
  
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• Today's Mortgage Rates for Aug. 24, 2023: Rates Are Mixed - CNET

  24-08-2023 17:40 via cnet.com
  
  This week, mortgage rates charted separate paths. If you're in the market for a mortgage, see how your payments might be affected by inflation.
  
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• Here Are Today's Refinance Rates, Aug. 24, 2023: Benchmark Rate Increases - CNET

  24-08-2023 17:38 via cnet.com
  
  A key refinance rate climbed higher this week. The Fed's interest rate hikes have affected the refinance market.
  
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• Compare Electricity Rates in Maine - CNET

  24-08-2023 17:35 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what you need to know before changing your electricity supplier in Maine.
  
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• Now you can run any Windows app on your Chromebook, thanks to this partnership

  24-08-2023 17:31 via zdnet.com
  
  This is not a virtual desktop play.
  
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• Gamers Can Grab a New Xbox Wireless Controller for Just $45 - CNET

  24-08-2023 17:25 via cnet.com
  
  Snag a $20 discount on the red variant of Microsoft's wireless controller for the Xbox Series X or Series S.
  
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• A simple idea that could make Android more secure

  24-08-2023 17:09 via zdnet.com
  
  As far as mobile platforms are concerned, Android is just as secure as either of the major players. But there are things Google could do to help make it even better.
  
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• The Best Sleep Headphones in 2023 - CNET

  24-08-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Doze off with ease, thanks to some of the best headphones and earbuds for sleeping.
  
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• iPhone 15: What Apple Could Do With Prices This Fall - CNET

  24-08-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Prices have trended in just one direction since the first iPhone was launched back in 2007 -- and they may rise again in 2023.
  
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• Save Big on Phone Cases From Bellroy, Casetify and Others - CNET

  24-08-2023 16:08 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking for an affordable new phone case, here are the best deals from popular brands.
  
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• The 52 Best Films on Disney+ Right Now

  24-08-2023 16:00
  
  From The Incredible Hulk to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, here's what you need to watch on the streaming platform.
  
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• Blink launches new version of Outdoor cam with improved image quality

  24-08-2023 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Blink Outdoor 4 is the perfect 'anywhere' security camera, which can be installed in almost any location.
  
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• Olive Oil, Brown Rice and Other Foods that Spoil Faster Than You'd Think - CNET

  24-08-2023 15:51 via cnet.com
  
  Not all shelf-stable groceries are created equal.
  
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• Bomb Rush Cyberfunk review – graffiti skateboard party like it’s 1999

  24-08-2023 15:42 via theguardian.com
  
  Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC; Team Reptile
  This spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio has the same stylish look and feel, though with better gameplay for the outlaw street gangBomb Rush Cyberfunk imagines a kinder, gentler world, where culture was frozen in stasis in approximately 1999. The game is a spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio, the effortlessly stylish Dreamcast classic about a lovable gang of extreme-sports wayfarers carving up their city with inline skates, leaving spl
  
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• Apple's Vision Pro labs are leaving developers at an 'audible gasp,' says company

  24-08-2023 15:32 via zdnet.com
  
  It's from Apple's own press release, but it's a promising message nonetheless.
  
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• Apple's Vision Pro labs are drawing audible gasps from developers, says company

  24-08-2023 15:32 via zdnet.com
  
  It's from Apple's own press release, but it's a promising message nonetheless.
  
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• How Much Should You Save Each Month? - CNET

  24-08-2023 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  Reach your savings goals when you implement some of these simple strategies.
  
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• Foldable Phones May Be the Future. In South Korea, They're the Present video - CNET

  24-08-2023 15:14 via cnet.com
  
  I visited Seoul, where Galaxy Z Flips and Folds are everywhere. It felt like a glimpse of the future that Samsung and other phone-makers envision.
  
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• Amazon Knocks Up to 44% Off Our Overall Favorite Office Chair of 2023 - CNET

  24-08-2023 15:02 via cnet.com
  
  This Amazon Basics office chair is comfortable, easy to assemble and you can grab it on sale for as low as $68 right now.
  
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• Here's What to Look for in Eye Drops and How to Use Them Safely - CNET

  24-08-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Some eye drops have been recalled this year, creating questions around their use. Here's how to choose the best eye drops for you.
  
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• Deal of the Day: This Powerful 112-Watt Charger Is Down to $28 Today Only (Save $65) - CNET

  24-08-2023 14:42 via cnet.com
  
  This 112-watt foldable Insignia wall charger boasts two USB-C and one USB-A port so you can boost the battery on all of your devices -- even laptops.
  
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• The Location of Your Air Purifier Actually Matters, Here's Why - CNET

  24-08-2023 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're filtering out allergens or wildfire smoke particulate, you'll need to be mindful of where you put your air purifier in your home.
  
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• Sunak to hold AI summit at Bletchley Park, home of Enigma codebreakers

  24-08-2023 14:26 via theguardian.com
  
  Global summit on AI safety planned for autumn, as UK tries to cement image as being home of ‘transformative technologies’Rishi Sunak’s global summit on the safety of artificial intelligence this autumn will be hosted at Bletchley Park, the home of top-secret codebreakers during the second world war.The first major gathering on the technology will bring together governments, leading AI firms and experts to discuss how its risks can be mitigated through internationally coordinate
  
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