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• Google Reveals Brand-New Android Logo and 3D Robot - CNET

  05-09-2023 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  Android also has a new AI widget.
  
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• Disney vs. Spectrum: Here's Why Millions of People Can't Watch ESPN Right Now - CNET

  05-09-2023 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  A breakdown in negotiations led to viewers missing out on the US Open and college football. Many wonder if ESPN will be back in time for NFL kickoff.
  
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• The Real Reason Bloody Marys Tastes so Good on an Airplane - CNET

  05-09-2023 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  There's some science behind why the classic brunch drink is so popular at cruising altitude.
  
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• Buy Narcan Online: Walgreens, CVS and More Stores Roll Out Easier Way to Get Lifesaving Drug - CNET

  05-09-2023 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  Narcan can be used by a bystander or friend to stop an opioid overdose in its tracks. Here's how to buy it, who should carry it and how to use it.
  
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• The best drawing tablets of 2023: Expert recommended

  05-09-2023 22:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Choosing the best drawing tablet available can be a daunting task, but we asked digital artists and graphic designers for the top recommendations.
  
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• The best cheap air conditioners of 2023

  05-09-2023 21:58 via zdnet.com
  
  The top cheap air conditioners have smart capabilities, high power, and are all under $400 allowing you to cool off for less.
  
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• Goodbye, WordPad: Microsoft Retires Rich Text Editor After Nearly 30 Years - CNET

  05-09-2023 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  Time to upgrade to Microsoft Word, or limp along with Notepad for plain text documents.
  
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• Disney Yanks ESPN From Spectrum: What You Need to Know About the Channel Dispute - CNET

  05-09-2023 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  A breakdown in negotiations led to viewers missing out on the US Open and college football. Many are wondering if ESPN will be back in time for NFL kickoff.
  
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• Learn ChatGPT for business with this $30 course bundle

  05-09-2023 21:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Find out how ChatGPT can grow your business with this course bundle with seven e-courses and over 19 hours of content.
  
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• Apple Arcade: Every New Game Arriving in September - CNET

  05-09-2023 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the games Apple Arcade is adding this month.
  
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• Google raises prices for Nest Aware subscriptions, but there is good news

  05-09-2023 20:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Keeping your home secure will cost a little more if you're a Google Nest subscriber. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Apple's Lightning to USB-C switch: What iPhone owners need to know

  05-09-2023 20:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Don't panic. Your problems can be solved by investing in the right accessories.
  
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• Microsoft is retiring WordPad after almost 30 years on the job

  05-09-2023 19:48 via zdnet.com
  
  WordPad is no longer being updated and will be removed in a future release of Windows, according to Microsoft.
  
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• Watch out, Apple: Meta and LG are building a new Quest Pro headset

  05-09-2023 19:31 via zdnet.com
  
  New reports suggest that LG will be doing much more than making the display for Meta's upcoming Apple Vision Pro competitor.
  
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• Best Laptop of 2023 - CNET

  05-09-2023 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  These are our best laptop picks for MacBooks, Windows laptops and Chromebooks -- including the best overall laptop choice -- all tested and reviewed by CNET editors.
  
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• Elon Musk threatens to sue Anti-Defamation League over lost X revenue

  05-09-2023 19:19 via theguardian.com
  
  World’s richest man claims civil rights group has falsely accused site formerly known as Twitter of being antisemiticElon Musk has threatened to sue the Anti-Defamation League after accusing the US-based civil rights group that campaigns against antisemitism and bigotry of trying to “kill” his X social media platform.The owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, said the ADL was trying to shut down his company by “falsely accusing it and me of being antisemitic”. Conti
  
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• Save $50 on the OnePlus Pad Tablet and Get a Free $100 Stylus - CNET

  05-09-2023 19:18 via cnet.com
  
  At $430, this is one of the overall best Android tablets you'll find in this price range.
  
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• Google's Lookout App Adds Detailed, AI-Powered Image Descriptions - CNET

  05-09-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The app is designed to help blind and low-vision users understand their surroundings. People can also ask follow-up questions for more information about an image.
  
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• Best Weighted Blankets for 2023 - CNET

  05-09-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The best weighted blankets can reduce anxious feelings and improve your sleep. These are the ones that are worth tossing your comforter for.
  
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• Confused on Whether It's COVID, Allergies or Something Else? Here's What to Know - CNET

  05-09-2023 18:13 via cnet.com
  
  Viruses are contagious and allergies aren't, but symptoms can overlap. Here are some clues that may tell you whether it's safe to leave your house.
  
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• TikTok opens datacentre in Dublin in bid to combat European privacy concerns

  05-09-2023 18:12 via theguardian.com
  
  The Chinese-owned app also announced a UK-based cybersecurity company will independently audit data controls and protectionsTikTok has begun shifting European citizens’ user data to a newly operational site in Dublin as it moves to address western politicians’ concerns about Chinese state influence over the company.The video-sharing app also announced that an independent UK-based cybersecurity company will vet any transfer of data outside Europe. Continue reading...
  
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• Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro for $55 right now

  05-09-2023 18:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Improve your computer's security and work features with a lifetime license to Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro, on sale now.
  
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• Asean nations see improved rules yielding $2 trillion digital economy by 2030

  05-09-2023 17:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The bloc is working to establish protocols in data and payments, as well as address emerging trends, including AI.
  
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• The Strange Afterlife of Wagner’s Yevgeny Prigozhin

  05-09-2023 17:49
  
  Posts praising the Wagner Group boss following his death in a mysterious plane crash last month indicate he was still in control of his "troll farm," researchers claim.
  
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• Lenovo's new ThinkPad Plus is the most interesting 2-in-1 laptop I've used all year

  05-09-2023 17:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The new ThinkPad Plus gets a long overdue 2.8K OLED screen on one side of the display and a colorized e-ink screen on the other.
  
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• Disney Treasure Cruise Ship: Explore Photos of the Brand-New 'Palace' On the Water - CNET

  05-09-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  See inside Disney's new cruise ship and its theming based on Disney Parks, Aladdin, Coco and royal felines.
  
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• Amazon Has the Iconic 'Back to the Future' DeLorean Lego Set at an All-time Low Price - CNET

  05-09-2023 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can pick up the 1,872-piece kit for $160 right now, which saves you $40 compared to the usual price.
  
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• Apple is reportedly considering low-cost MacBooks to rival Chromebooks

  05-09-2023 16:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The new line of budget-friendly MacBooks could come as soon as late 2024.
  
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• How to use ChatGPT to make charts and tables

  05-09-2023 16:20 via zdnet.com
  
  ChatGPT has some great chart-making tools. From histograms and heatmaps to word clouds and network diagrams, here's how to take full advantage of this powerful capability.
  
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• This tool is my new favorite way to monitor and manage apps on the Linux desktop

  05-09-2023 15:49 via zdnet.com
  
  If you struggle to monitor system performance and manage your apps on Linux, this handy GUI might be just what you're missing.
  
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• The iPhone 16 Ultra camera will integrate the biggest leap in photos since B&W to color: report

  05-09-2023 15:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Star Trek called it the holocamera and Apple Vision Pro brings it to life in a way that could be its most sought-after feature.
  
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• Why I no longer use third-party Android launchers (and what could change that)

  05-09-2023 15:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Like Linux, Android is all about customization and users are capable of making far more changes than Apple's platform. But there's one customization I no longer bother with for a couple of reasons.
  
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• Bodhi Linux 7.0 is its best, most user-friendly release yet

  05-09-2023 15:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The Bohdi Linux team has made good on the commitment to improve user experience and performance.
  
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• Blood Type and Your Heart: Understanding the Vital Connection - CNET

  05-09-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your blood type can enhance your risks of certain health conditions. Here's what you should know.
  
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• 7 Awesome Gifts for Fast Food Lovers - CNET

  05-09-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what to get fans of Raising Cane's, In-N-Out Burger and more.
  
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• 5 Clever Ways Your Amazon Alexa Device Can Help You on Laundry Day - CNET

  05-09-2023 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's voice assistant can't fold the clothes for you, but Alexa can still help you with laundry.
  
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• Refinance Rates for Sept. 5, 2023: Rates Fall - CNET

  05-09-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Multiple key refinance rates trended down over the past seven days. Though refinance rates change daily, experts expect rates to continue to climb.
  
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• Refinance Rates for Sep. 5, 2023: Rates Fall - CNET

  05-09-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Multiple key refinance rates trended down this week. Though refinance rates change daily, experts expect rates to continue to climb.
  
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• Mortgage Rates on Sept. 5, 2023: Rates Ease - CNET

  05-09-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Notable mortgage rates have decreased, but they remain high compared to a year ago. As interest rates surge, it's getting more expensive to buy a house.
  
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• iPhone Storage Running Low? Make More Space With These Easy Tricks - CNET

  05-09-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Backing up old photos and deleting them from your device can make a huge difference.
  
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• iPhone in Full-Time Low Power Mode: How to Do It and What Happens If You Do - CNET

  05-09-2023 13:55 via cnet.com
  
  You can use Shortcuts to keep iPhone Low Power Mode on permanently, but you'll lose features and functionality.
  
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• TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears

  05-09-2023 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data.
  
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• EE and Vodafone customers able to call after bug fixed

  05-09-2023 13:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The two providers have offered different accounts of what happened to their networks.
  
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• Bodhi Linux 7.0 makes a significant step forward in terms of user-friendliness

  05-09-2023 12:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The Bohdi Linux team has finally released the latest iteration of its Ubuntu-based Linux distribution and made good on the commitment to improve user experience and performance.
  
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• TechScape: As the US election campaign heats up, so could the market for misinformation

  05-09-2023 12:45 via theguardian.com
  
  Twitter is not the only platform inviting political adverts back, as tech giants from Meta to YouTube compete for marketing money and eyeballs• Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the free newsletter hereX, the platform formerly known as Twitter, announced it will allow political advertising back on the platform – reversing a global ban on political ads since 2019. The move is the latest to stoke concerns about the ability of big tech to police online misinf
  
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• Sophos Intercept X Advanced review

  05-09-2023 12:45 via techradar.com
  
  Sophos have been producing computer security software since 1985, so it's safe to say they know a thing or two about tackling malware, ransomware and other computer security threats. Their antivirus software Sophos Home, provides fairly robust protection and is reasonably priced.Sophos' very own EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) platform 'Intercept X', is a cut above regular antivirus scanners. Its developers claim that it uses AI to detect both known and unknown malware, as well as using ad
  
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• Yes, You Can Still Get Free COVID-19 Tests: Here's Where to Find Them - CNET

  05-09-2023 12:25 via cnet.com
  
  The end of the public health emergency has limited the options for free COVID testing.
  
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• Logitech G Pro X TKL Lightspeed and Superlight 2 Zip Along Nicely - CNET

  05-09-2023 12:23 via cnet.com
  
  The competitive gaming keyboard and mouse don't quite rank up, but they still hold their ground.
  
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• Under the Waves review – a glitchy, but captivating underwater expedition

  05-09-2023 12:00 via theguardian.com
  
  PlayStation 4/5, Xbox, PC
  Playing a professional diver maintaining undersea oil pipes may sound like an odd premise for a game, but it’s so peaceful down there
  Maybe I’ve played too many video games – 18 years as a games critic makes that likely – but for my first couple of hours manning a sea-floor oil-drilling outpost in Under the Waves I couldn’t shake the feeling that some dire supernatural presence was about to appear. Heading out from my life-sustaining module
  
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• Social Security Cheat Sheet: All Your Benefits Questions, Answered - CNET

  05-09-2023 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've provided a guide to help you better understand your Social Security benefits.
  
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