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• This $20 USB-C cable comes with a built-in power meter for the data enthusiast

  30-08-2023 23:21 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're curious about your charging stats, this Plugable USB-C cable can help.
  
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• Global Smartphone Shipments Will Hit Lowest Point in a Decade, IDC Says - CNET

  30-08-2023 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  The slump could help Apple ship the most phones worldwide for the first time ever.
  
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• How to verify encryption in Google Messages

  30-08-2023 23:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking to ensure the encryption between you and a Google Messages contact is valid? Here's a simple method that will help assuage your concerns.
  
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• WhatsApp's new Mac app offers 8-person video calls. Here's what else it can do

  30-08-2023 23:03 via zdnet.com
  
  WhatsApp appears to be moving in on Zoom's territory.
  
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• Meta uses your Facebook data to train its AI. Here's how to opt out (sort of)

  30-08-2023 22:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Meta will use your personal data in its large language model Llama 2. But you can fine-tune what data it can access.
  
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• How to use Claude AI (and how it's different from ChatGPT)

  30-08-2023 22:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The Claude AI chatbot is trained on the latest real-time data and is accessible through Slack. Here's what else you need to know.
  
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• What Apple's 'Wonderlust' Event Invite Could Tell Us About the iPhone 15 - CNET

  30-08-2023 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: By examining the title and graphic for the next Apple event, we can speculate about what's coming to the next iPhone.
  
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• Best Gifts for Readers in 2023: Kindle, Kobo, Onyx Boox and More - CNET

  30-08-2023 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  E-readers let you take your whole library with you wherever you go, and while Kindles are great, there are plenty of rival devices that are worth a look.
  
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• Grammarly's new AI tools for students roll out for back-to-school season

  30-08-2023 21:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's what Grammarly for Students can do for you (and with you).
  
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• Google's Pixel 8 Event Date Revealed - CNET

  30-08-2023 21:24 via cnet.com
  
  Mark your calendars for Oct. 4, when the Made by Google event will launch new Pixel phones.
  
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• Best Mac Mini Deals: Save $100 on Latest M2 Mac Mini Models - CNET

  30-08-2023 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  You can save up to $100 on Apple's newest M2 and M2 Pro Mac Mini desktops right now.
  
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• Google's next Pixel hardware event will be on October 4, and it's go big or go home

  30-08-2023 20:54 via zdnet.com
  
  New Pixel devices are on the docket for this year's Made by Google event in New York City. But can Google match the energy of the competition?
  
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• Starz Lowers the Price of Its Annual Subscription, Report Says - CNET

  30-08-2023 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  It comes just weeks after increasing the price of its monthly subscription.
  
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• Starz Lowers the Price of Its Annual Subscription - CNET

  30-08-2023 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  It comes just weeks after increasing the price of its monthly subscription.
  
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• YouTube creators who violate guidelines can now take a class to have warnings removed

  30-08-2023 20:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The new policy aims to clear up confusion over content guidelines. It also makes it easier for creators to avoid strikes.
  
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• A new role emerges for software leaders: Overseeing generative AI

  30-08-2023 20:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Most software leaders will manage generative AI efforts by 2025, Gartner predicts. This has implications for their roles well beyond application development.
  
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• Lomi Review: This Countertop Composter Is 100% Yuck-Free - CNET

  30-08-2023 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  If you've always yearned to compost but can't stand the stink, the Lomi countertop composter is for you.
  
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• Best Places to Buy Contact Lenses Online for 2023 - CNET

  30-08-2023 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  Ordering contacts online is easy. Find affordable and quality contact lenses at these top online retailers from the comfort of your home.
  
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• Best DNA Test for 2023 - CNET

  30-08-2023 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The best DNA tests can tell you about your ancestry, medical predispositions, physical conditions and more.
  
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• You Can Upgrade Your Current Ride With a Sizable 9-Inch Car Display for Just $105 (Save $185) - CNET

  30-08-2023 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  This wireless display supports Apple CarPlay or Android Auto --and you can snag one for 63% less right now.
  
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• Upgrade Your Ride With a Sizable 9-Inch Car Display for Just $105 (Save $185) - CNET

  30-08-2023 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  This wireless screen supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto --and you can snag one for 63% less right now.
  
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• The best laptops for video editing of 2023

  30-08-2023 19:53 via zdnet.com
  
  ZDNET has tested and researched the best laptops for video editing that can handle all of your projects.
  
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• Unmasking Trickbot, One of the World’s Top Cybercrime Gangs

  30-08-2023 19:43
  
  A WIRED investigation into a cache of documents posted by an unknown figure lays bare the Trickbot ransomware gang’s secrets, including the identity of a central member.
  
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• Grab a top MSI gaming laptop for $500 off right now

  30-08-2023 19:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The MSI Aegis RS is a great choice for gamers looking to upgrade their rig, and you can save big on one during Newegg's Labor Day sale.
  
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• Mark Your Calendars: Google's Pixel 8 Event Date Revealed - CNET

  30-08-2023 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  The Made by Google launch event is set for Oct. 4.
  
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• Save over $650 on this Acer gaming laptop at Newegg

  30-08-2023 19:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The Acer Predator Triton 300 SE-14 is a gaming laptop that offers all the power for handling the latest triple-A titles as well as just about anything in your library -- and it's on sale right now.
  
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• PlayStation Plus Raising Prices on Annual Subscriptions - CNET

  30-08-2023 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  Every plan is going up in September.
  
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• Google Docs just got a new AI-powered proofreading tool

  30-08-2023 18:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Available only for Google Workspace Enterprise customers for now, the new Proofread tool aims to make your writing more concise, clearer, and easier to read.
  
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• Only 18% of Americans have ever used ChatGPT, according to Pew Research

  30-08-2023 18:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Way fewer Americans are using ChatGPT than we thought.
  
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• Turn Your iPhone Into a Dive Computer With This New Waterproof Case - CNET

  30-08-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new Oceanic Plus Dive Housing allows the iPhone to be used as a dive computer and capture underwater photo and video.
  
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• Run Towards This Palladium Labor Day Deal - CNET

  30-08-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  French footwear brand Palladium's Labor Day sale gets you 25% off everything.
  
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• Are You Squinting Right Now? It's Time to Get Your Vision Checked - CNET

  30-08-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Our vision can slowly degrade without us even noticing it. Eye exams are the only way to correct vision issues and diagnose eye-related diseases.
  
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• Samsung's Previous-Gen Galaxy Watch 5 Is Discounted by Up to 47% Right Now at Amazon - CNET

  30-08-2023 17:47 via cnet.com
  
  This Android smartwatch may not be the latest model, but it's still a solid option -- especially at these prices.
  
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• I needed a mechanic. Here's how ChatGPT Plus helped me skip reading online reviews

  30-08-2023 17:34 via zdnet.com
  
  You'll need your advanced prompt writing skills and patience for this one but, if you're someone who gets lost in online reviews, it's worth it.
  
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• Apple Arcade: Every New Game That Arrived in August - CNET

  30-08-2023 17:21 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the games Apple Arcade added this month.
  
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• Apple Maps Is Finally Getting This Google Maps Feature in September - CNET

  30-08-2023 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  Once iOS 17 is available to download on your iPhone, you'll be able to use this new feature.
  
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• AI-powered drone beats human champion pilots

  30-08-2023 17:08 via theguardian.com
  
  Swift AI used technique called deep reinforcement learning to win 15 out of 25 races against world championsHaving trounced humans at everything from chess and Go, to StarCraft and Gran Turismo, artificial intelligence (AI) has raised its game and defeated world champions at a real-world sport.The latest mortals to feel the sting of AI-induced defeat are three expert drone racers who were beaten by an algorithm that learned to fly a drone around a 3D race course at breakneck speeds without crash
  
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• The first smart speaker to combine Alexa and Google interchangeably is here

  30-08-2023 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  JBL just launched three gorgeous smart speakers, but it's what's on the inside that counts.
  
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• iOS 16.6: You Should Download This iPhone Update Now - CNET

  30-08-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple says the update patches some security issues that might be actively exploited.
  
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• Travel More With a Pair of Lifetime Dollar Flight Club Memberships for $120 - CNET

  30-08-2023 16:51 via cnet.com
  
  Let Dollar Flight Club find you the cheapest airfares and take the hassle out of travel. This offer drops the price to just $60 for each top-tier lifetime subscription.
  
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• How to use quick phrases on your Pixel phone to save you time and effort

  30-08-2023 16:51 via zdnet.com
  
  If you want a more efficient interaction with Google Assistant, you'll want to enable quick phrases.
  
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• The best Labor Day deals you can find right now

  30-08-2023 16:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Score big early Labor Day sales on tons of different products at Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers.
  
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• The best Windows laptops of 2023: Expert tested and reviewed

  30-08-2023 16:48 via zdnet.com
  
  ZDNET has tested some of the best Windows laptops available for battery life, performance, and more.
  
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• Best 3D Printer Deals: 7 Printers That Won't Break the Bank - CNET

  30-08-2023 16:47 via cnet.com
  
  3D printers can get expensive, so snag a deal while you can.
  
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• Venmo Gift Payments Can Now Be Sent in a Real Hallmark Card - CNET

  30-08-2023 16:42 via cnet.com
  
  When your special occasion calls for more than just an e-card.
  
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• Google just 'leaked' the unreleased Pixel 8 Pro, and fans of this color will be delighted

  30-08-2023 16:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Coincidentally, the iPhone 15 series wasn't the only thing that was teased yesterday.
  
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• The best portable jump starters of 2023: Get one of these for emergencies

  30-08-2023 16:20 via zdnet.com
  
  With one of the best portable jump starters in your roadside emergency kit, you won't have to wait around for someone with jumper cables to help you out if your car battery dies.
  
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• Get Home Security on a Budget With Up to 50% Off Blink Cameras - CNET

  30-08-2023 16:12 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon is offering big savings on its affordable indoor and outdoor security cameras, video doorbells, spotlights and bundles.
  
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• Show Your Therapist How Well You Slept With New Oura Data-Sharing Feature - CNET

  30-08-2023 16:05 via cnet.com
  
  Oura is moving into the mental health space with an easier way to share sleep and movement data directly with a therapist for better insight into how sleep affects overall health.
  
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• Gamescom report: can the ‘forever game’ endure?

  30-08-2023 16:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Live service games that try to monopolise attention put immense pressure on developers to keep pace with players• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereOne of the only announcements at this year’s Gamescom, an event replete with games to play but usually light on news (as Keith wrote in last week’s newsletter), was that the demon-killing, time-deleting action RPG Diablo IV’s second “season” would start on 17 October. That means ne
  
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