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• Your Smartwatch Band Might Be Covered in Harmful Bacteria. Here's How to Clean It - CNET

  25-08-2023 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Your germ-ridden wristband needs to be sanitized now.
  
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• Your Smartwatch Band Is Probably Covered in Harmful Bacteria. Here's How to Clean It - CNET

  25-08-2023 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Your germ-ridden wristband needs to be sanitized now.
  
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• Save Big on Contact Lenses From Warby Parker, ContactsDirect and More - CNET

  25-08-2023 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  Grab some contacts and save with deals from Warby Parker, ContactsDirect and more.
  
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• Texas Approves 2 Tesla Virtual Power Plants to Help Out State's Power Grid - CNET

  25-08-2023 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  Customers in the pilot program are paid for selling their surplus energy to increase power-grid reliability.
  
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• Apple's iPhone 15 USB-C may be as slow as Lightning cable

  25-08-2023 22:24 via zdnet.com
  
  But it's also rumored that iPhone 15 Pro models will come with a Thunderbolt cable.
  
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• This foldable drone fits in the palm of my hand and takes the best selfies

  25-08-2023 22:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The future is here, and you can now have your very own flying selfie camera.
  
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• 10 Tricks to Naturally Boost Your Eye Health - CNET

  25-08-2023 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Take care of your eye health with these simple daily habits.
  
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• ChatGPT-supported Bing Chat is being integrated into Microsoft Launcher

  25-08-2023 21:59 via zdnet.com
  
  This update adds a handy generative AI shortcut to your Android home screen.
  
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• The best power banks of 2023: Anker, Apple, and more compared

  25-08-2023 21:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Need emergency power for your dying devices? The best power banks will keep your battery life topped up, so you never miss a beat.
  
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• Licenses to Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows or Mac Are Back Down to $35 Right Now - CNET

  25-08-2023 21:44 via cnet.com
  Windows and Mac users can save hundreds on Microsoft's productivity apps with this limited-time deal.
  
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• Best Energy Vitamins to Boost Productivity in 2023 - CNET

  25-08-2023 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Feeling sluggish lately? You might be missing out on these essential B vitamins.
  
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• Netflix's big password-sharing crackdown bet pays off, as new signups keep rolling in

  25-08-2023 20:48 via zdnet.com
  
  It wasn't quite the record-setting numbers from June, but July data shows that Netflix's plan to recoup losses is working.
  
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• Earning 5% APY or More With These High-Yield Savings Accounts in the New Normal - CNET

  25-08-2023 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Now is the time to move your money to a high-yield savings account.
  
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• Nearly 40% of workers think generative AI can help with workplace communication

  25-08-2023 19:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Instead of writing that email, Slack message, or employee review, you can have AI do it for you.
  
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• AI Is Coming to Amazon's Thursday Night Football Broadcasts - CNET

  25-08-2023 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  The AI additions are meant to give data-driven fans an inside look at real-time statistics.
  
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• How Stress Affects Your Vision, and What to Do About It - CNET

  25-08-2023 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Don't let stress harm your eyes. Follow these tips for better eye health.
  
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• Best Savings Accounts for August 2023 - CNET

  25-08-2023 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The best savings accounts offer top-yielding rates and low fees.
  
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• Facebook Users: Today's the Last Day to Get Your Share of the $725M Privacy Settlement - CNET

  25-08-2023 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  A massive class action suit accuses Meta of sharing personal data with Cambridge Analytica and other companies. Millions of users can file a claim but time has almost run out.
  
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• To Finity and Beyond: New Puzzle Game Finity Joins Apple Arcade - CNET

  25-08-2023 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  The new Apple Arcade game combines elements from Tetris and chess.
  
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• YouTube Music rolls out real-time lyrics on Android and iOS to more users

  25-08-2023 19:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Both Apple Music and Spotify already have similar features, so it's nice to see YouTube Music keep pace with its competition.
  
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• Chelsea vs. Luton Livestream: How to Watch Premier League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

  25-08-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Blues look to improve upon their winless start to the season as they take on the Hatters at Stamford Bridge.
  
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• This 2-in-1 Roborock Robot Vacuum and Mop Is Down to $520 Right Now (Save $350) - CNET

  25-08-2023 18:52 via cnet.com
  
  Skip the hassle of cleaning your floors and let Roborock's Q7 Max Plus do it for you -- it's available for 40% less right.
  
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• Crucial P5 Plus review - competitively priced but lacking in performance

  25-08-2023 18:46 via techradar.com
  
  The Crucial P5 Plus is a budget PS5 SSD that looks to rival some of the cheaper options for internal console storage in 2023. However, with sequential performance that falls behind the majority of the competition, this is one drive that can’t quite be considered one of the best SSDs for PS5 despite having a good heatsink. At a time when the prices of Gen 4 models are continuing to fall, any major advantage that the Crucial P5 Plus would have is subdued. It isn’t fast enough or p
  
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• JLab Epic Wireless review: an unexpectedly great keyboard

  25-08-2023 18:29 via techradar.com
  
  JLab Epic Wireless: Two-minute review
  JLab is a brand that might already be familiar to many of our readers - it certainly was to me since I actually owned a pair of JLab wireless earbuds for workouts for several years. It turns out that the folks over at JLab also make keyboards and mice; and they’re actually pretty darn good, able to trade blows with some of the best keyboards out there.The one I’m looking at today is the company’s flagship keyboard, the JLab Epic Wireless. I
  
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• The best smartwatches of 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

  25-08-2023 18:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Based on hands-on testing and interviews with fitness experts, these are the best smartwatches you can buy right now.
  
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• Every product we're expecting at Apple's September event (and what won't be unveiled)

  25-08-2023 18:15 via zdnet.com
  
  From the iPhone 15 Pro to the Apple Watch Ultra 2, here's what's likely on this year's launch event docket.
  
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• How AI can improve cybersecurity by harnessing diversity, according to Microsoft Security's Vasu Jakkal

  25-08-2023 18:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The fusion of AI and diversity in cybersecurity represents a significant shift in the narrative of this field.
  
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• AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and 7800 XT Are Coming for Your 1440p Gaming - CNET

  25-08-2023 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  The company's new midrange graphics cards start at $449.
  
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• The best VPN services for iPhone and iPad in 2023: Tested and reviewed

  25-08-2023 17:28 via zdnet.com
  
  ZDNET tested the best VPNs for your iPhone and iPad to find which can keep your Apple devices secure and private.
  
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• The best VPN routers of 2023: Top picks for fast speeds

  25-08-2023 17:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Install a VPN on one of these routers to combine safety, speed, and a reliable internet connection.
  
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• Grab Google Pixel Buds Pro at an All-Time Low Price of $139 Right Now (Save $60) - CNET

  25-08-2023 17:08 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon slashes the price on some of our favorite noise-canceling wireless earbuds for Android users by 30%.
  
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• 'Little Mermaid' Remake Streaming on Disney Plus: Release Date and Time - CNET

  25-08-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to watch the musical fantasy from anywhere.
  
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• The best cheap gaming PCs of 2023: Compare HP, MSI, and more

  25-08-2023 16:57 via zdnet.com
  
  The best cheap gaming PCs are still packed with powerful components, so you can stay on budget and take on the hottest indie and triple-A titles.
  
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• Zoom CEO says Zoom meetings hinder innovation and debate, wants employees back in the office

  25-08-2023 16:53 via zdnet.com
  
  The irony is not lost on us.
  
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• AI's multi-view wave is coming, and it will be powerful

  25-08-2023 16:39 via zdnet.com
  
  The rise of multiple modalities of data will be united in a multi-sided view of the world, which could be an important step toward programs that perform "reasoning" and "planning".
  
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• Save on travel for life with Dollar Flight Club, now $100 for two Premium Plus subscriptions

  25-08-2023 16:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Tackle holiday travel plans with this flight finder service, and gift one to your favorite travel buddy.
  
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• Twelve nations urge social media giants to tackle illegal data scraping

  25-08-2023 16:25 via zdnet.com
  
  A band of nations including Australia, the UK, and Canada say social media platforms and websites that hold personal data are required to protect their users against illegal data scraping.
  
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• Get Microsoft Office on sale for $35 for Labor Day

  25-08-2023 16:17 via zdnet.com
  
  Save on Microsoft Office for your Windows or Mac device during the Stack Social Labor Day Sale.
  
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• I tested SwitchBot's new Curtain 3 robot and it made me feel like royalty

  25-08-2023 16:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest model is virtually better than the last in every regard, and a new accessory can keep it running forever.
  
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• Gen Z is ditching iPhones for $100 'feature phones,' and the numbers don't lie

  25-08-2023 16:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Gen Z and millennials have become the unlikely heroes to revive the slow-fading phone market in the US, according to Counterpoint Research.
  
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• Gen Z are ditching iPhones for $100 'feature phones,' and the numbers don't lie

  25-08-2023 16:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Gen Z and millennials have become the unlikely heroes to revive the slow-fading phone market in the US, according to Counterpoint Research.
  
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• The 46 Best Series on Netflix Right Now

  25-08-2023 16:00
  
  From Heartstopper to Ragnarok, these are our picks for the best streaming titles to binge this week.
  
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• Best Pillows for Back Sleepers in 2023 - CNET

  25-08-2023 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Back sleepers need the right amount of support from their pillow. Here are the best supportive pillows for back sleepers -- tested and reviewed.
  
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• Deal of the Day: Waterpik Flossers Are Up to 41% Off Right Now at Amazon - CNET

  25-08-2023 15:40 via cnet.com
  
  Prioritize your oral health and clean hard-to-reach areas for less, with deep discounts on Waterpik water flossers.
  
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• Best Portable Solar Panels of August 2023 - CNET

  25-08-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Going off the grid? Take your power source with you. Here are our picks for the best solar panels you can pack up and take on the go.
  
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• These $35 wireless earbuds have no business being this good

  25-08-2023 14:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Despite their low price, Ugreen's HiTune T3 earbuds offer premium features as well as a better-than-expected battery life.
  
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• Over $9 Million Is Being Refunded to Student Loan Scam Victims - CNET

  25-08-2023 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Ameritech Financial pocketed as much as $28 million from tens of thousands of unsuspecting borrowers, the FTC says.
  
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• Create the Ultimate Outdoor Oasis in Your Backyard This Summer - CNET

  25-08-2023 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you've just moved into a new home or are simply looking to spruce up your space, here's how to get your yard ready for hosting.
  
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• Lost in a crowd: why phone signal is still so scarce at UK music festivals

  25-08-2023 14:01 via theguardian.com
  
  Big events place a strain on networks but when 6G arrives, many of today’s problems will evaporateThis bank holiday weekend is one of the last big dates in the UK summer festival calendar, with Reading and Leeds, All Points East and Creamfields North expected to draw huge crowds.With large attendance numbers at festivals come overloaded mobile phone networks, resulting in friends losing touch with one another and parents being unable to contact their teenagers on their first big weekend aw
  
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• The professor’s great fear about AI? That it becomes the boss from hell

  25-08-2023 14:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Some concerns about artificial intelligence are very speculative, but there are genuine risks, says the man aiming to demystify the technology in the Royal Institution Christmas lecturesIt has been touted as an existential risk on a par with pandemics. But when it comes to artificial intelligence, at least one pioneer is not losing sleep over such worries.Prof Michael Wooldridge, who will be delivering this year’s Royal Institution Christmas lectures, said he was more concerned AI could be
  
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