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• 22 Advent Calendars You Should Buy Before They're Gone - CNET

  06-09-2023 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  Count down the days until Christmas with whiskey, chocolate, Legos and more.
  
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• Living Off-Grid: My Ultimate Pandemic Project Changed Everything - CNET

  06-09-2023 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  My family is responsible for our own water and energy, but it's about more than utility bills. Here's what motivated us, what we learned and how we made it happen.
  
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• Zoom's New 'AI Companion' Will Catch You Up When You're Late to Meetings - CNET

  06-09-2023 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  The generative AI tool has multiple new updates and will soon be available at no extra cost if you already pay for Zoom.
  
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• Solar Cheat Sheet: Your Guide to Getting Solar Panels - CNET

  06-09-2023 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  CNET has the answers to all your solar panel questions, even those you didn't know you had.
  
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• The New UE EpicBoom Bluetooth Speaker Is Designed to Play Loud - CNET

  06-09-2023 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  Instead of introducing another compact portable Bluetooth speaker, Ultimate Ears has released a beefier model that packs more punch and costs $350.
  
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• The best kids' smartwatches in 2023: Parent and expert picks

  06-09-2023 23:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Parents and parenting experts recommend the best smartwatches for kids to track location, set activity goals, or enable them to contact you no matter where they are.
  
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• The Most Efficient Solar Panels of September 2023 - CNET

  06-09-2023 22:57 via cnet.com
  
  Some solar panels are better than others at turning sunlight into power. These panels are the best at it.
  
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• How horses can inform the future of robot-human interaction

  06-09-2023 22:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Horses are supremely intelligent, employ largely non-verbal communication, and have served humans for close to 10,000 years -- all highly attractive traits that we seek in robot behavior.
  
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• Is Temu legit? What to know before you place an order

  06-09-2023 22:40 via zdnet.com
  
  This Chinese-owned digital marketplace is currently the number one free shopping app, beating out Shein, Amazon, and Walmart.
  
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• ChatGPT and I played a game of 20 Questions and then this happened

  06-09-2023 21:53 via zdnet.com
  
  I tested out how GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 can handle object relationships. The short answer: surprisingly well.
  
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• Slack launches new Workflow Builder to help better automate your tasks

  06-09-2023 21:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Aimed at users with little or no coding experience, the new version of Workflow Builder tries to connect different tools to automate your workflows.
  
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• The best Amazon tech deals of September 2023

  06-09-2023 21:39 via zdnet.com
  
  The top Amazon tech deals will help you save on everything from earbuds to power stations.
  
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• New Slack AI to Help Summarize Your Work Conversations and More - CNET

  06-09-2023 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  The messaging platform is integrating AI features designed to help users work smarter.
  
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• This Microsoft Office alternative is just $45 for life

  06-09-2023 21:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Get apps for documents, slides, sheets, mail, and PDFs, all in one suite.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Deals: Up to $650 Off and a Free Storage Upgrade - CNET

  06-09-2023 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the best places to score some savings on the latest generation of our favorite high-end Android tablets.
  
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• Baldur's Gate 3 Review: RPG Excellence Goes Portable on Steam Deck - CNET

  06-09-2023 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Take the Dungeons & Dragons goodness wherever you go.
  
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• Government denies U-turn on encrypted messaging row

  06-09-2023 21:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government states that the tech tools for accessing private messages don't yet exist.
  
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• 'Elemental' Streaming on Disney Plus: Release Date and Time - CNET

  06-09-2023 20:52 via cnet.com
  
  The animated tale lights up Disney Plus next week. Here's how you can watch it from anywhere.
  
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• How to Stream Apple's Wonderlust Event: Don't Miss the Latest Reveals - CNET

  06-09-2023 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9 and more next week. Here's how you can watch.
  
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• Create your own ChatGPT AI bot with this course bundle

  06-09-2023 20:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Upgrade your AI skills with this ChatGPT and Python coding bundle deal.
  
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• Best Games on Xbox Game Pass: Starfield Is Here - CNET

  06-09-2023 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  Give these games a try.
  
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• Google 'accidentally' reveals colors and details for Pixel 8 Pro

  06-09-2023 20:14 via zdnet.com
  
  It's the second 'leak' this week of Google's new flagship phone
  
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• Why I use multiple operating systems to get my work done

  06-09-2023 20:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Linux, Windows, MacOS -- or how about all of the above? Most people stick with a single OS for work and personal use but years ago I discovered that the right tool for the right task is the best way to go.
  
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• iPhone and iPad apps will be in Vision Pro App Store by default

  06-09-2023 20:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Developers haven't had a chance to fine-tune third-party apps for Apple's mixed-reality headset. That changes later this year.
  
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• The best above-ground pools of 2023: INTEX, Bestway, and more

  06-09-2023 20:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The best above-ground pools include fast setups, corrosion-resistant frames, and generous sizes.
  
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• How to Keep Your Kitchen Cool During a Heatwave - CNET

  06-09-2023 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  Essential tips for keeping the kitchen from overheating during bouts of extreme heat.
  
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• See the Eerie Final Images of a Doomed Wind-Watching Satellite - CNET

  06-09-2023 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Eye-catching radar views show the European Space Agency Aeolus satellite as it made a swan dive into oblivion.
  
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• The best phone deals of September 2023

  06-09-2023 19:37 via zdnet.com
  
  These are the best deals this fall on iPhones, Samsung Galaxy phones (including foldables), Google Pixels, and more.
  
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• How to get around Chrome's save-as-WebP image format issue

  06-09-2023 19:35 via zdnet.com
  
  The Chrome browser now defaults to saving image files in the WebP format. Here's how you can convert images back to JPG or PNG without using an image editor.
  
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• Google releases new apps and widgets to assist Android users

  06-09-2023 19:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Among the new features are an AI-powered assistant widget and an app that describes images to people who have trouble seeing them.
  
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• Zoom's 'AI Companion' delivers new features to all paid accounts

  06-09-2023 19:26 via zdnet.com
  
  The video conferencing platform's revamped generative AI assistant automates a host of meeting tasks and is available at no additional cost.
  
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• How to stop Google from selling your browser history for ad targeting

  06-09-2023 19:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Similar to third-party tracking cookies, Google is letting companies use your online activity to serve related ads. Here's how you can opt out today.
  
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• Three Apple Watch Ultra 2 features that would make it an instant buy for me

  06-09-2023 19:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Last year's Apple Watch Ultra greatly exceeded my expectations, but these features would convince me to upgrade to the rumored successor.
  
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• GoPro Hero 12 Black Makes Big Changes to the Small Action Camera - CNET

  06-09-2023 18:59 via cnet.com
  
  From longer runtime to AirPods support, the new GoPro adds some long-wanted features.
  
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• The best VPN deals for September 2023

  06-09-2023 18:32 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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• iPhone 15: Four things make this a fun upgrade year

  06-09-2023 17:33 via zdnet.com
  
  What are the best new features coming to the iPhone 15 in 2023? These are the most likely, and the most exciting, changes.
  
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• Social Security Recipients Are Getting Another COLA Increase in 2024. What to Know - CNET

  06-09-2023 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  After a record increase in 2023, Social Security payments will continue to rise in 2024.
  
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• Xanthe Dobbie: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

  06-09-2023 17:00
  
  The artist who makes ‘little gay collages’ about the internet shares what makes them laugh online, including Jordan Firstman, Patti Harrison and a Cars conspiracy theoryGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailMy dear friend and collaborator Harriet Gillies often refers to me as The Invisible Hand of the Internet – a title I proudly bear. This is, however, a bit of a misnomer. While I am a person who actively observes and reviews the internet, I’m weirdly a bit of a bys
  
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• Britain Admits Defeat in Controversial Online Safety Bill

  06-09-2023 17:00
  
  The UK government has admitted that the technology needed to securely scan encrypted messages sent on Signal and WhatsApp doesn’t exist, weakening its controversial Online Safety Bill.
  
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• Here's How to Gift Venmo Payments Inside a Real Hallmark Card - CNET

  06-09-2023 16:58 via cnet.com
  
  For when you care enough to send digital cash.
  
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• Why companies must use AI to think differently, and not simply to cut costs

  06-09-2023 16:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Going forward, organizations won't be defined by the quality or price of their products and services, but by their use of artificial intelligence to do things differently.
  
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• The best laptop deals in September 2023: MacBook, Chromebook, 2-in-1 sales

  06-09-2023 16:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Save big on laptops from Apple, Dell, Lenovo, HP, and more, with the best laptop deals available now.
  
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• Firefox vs Opera: Which web browser is best for you?

  06-09-2023 16:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Firefox and Opera are both web browsers vying for your attention. But which one of those applications is the best fit for your needs? This guide will help you make that choice.
  
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• Stream Disney Plus for 3 Months for Just $6 With This Limited-Time Offer - CNET

  06-09-2023 16:18 via cnet.com
  
  Deal of the day: This promo gets you three months of Disney's Basic subscription (with ads) for just $2 per month.
  
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• Obsessed with privacy? Keep Tails on a USB drive and secure most any computer

  06-09-2023 16:04 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking for protection against surveillance and censorship, this Tor-based operating system is worth a try. Here's how you get started.
  
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• The Best Reading Glasses of 2023 - CNET

  06-09-2023 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Find the best places to buy reading glasses online, whether you want a classic pair or a unique designer frame.
  
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• Starfield Is the Reason to Subscribe to Xbox Game Pass - CNET

  06-09-2023 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's one giant leap for Microsoft.
  
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• Pushing Buttons: Bethesda chose not to give us early access to Starfield – and it’s readers who lose out

  06-09-2023 16:00
  
  The studio is far from the first to restrict some critics from their games. But if only influencers and fans get early access, it’s players who suffer most• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe Guardian’s review of space exploration epic Starfield, Xbox’s big game of the year, went live this morning – almost a week after other outlets published theirs. This is because Bethesda did not give our reviewer an advance copy, as publisher
  
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• Can ChatGPT be used to write Arduino drivers? Yes, in the right hands

  06-09-2023 15:49 via zdnet.com
  
  The catch is that you need to already be very, very good at writing Arduino drivers.
  
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• Amazon Has Knocked $35 Off This Convenient 8-in-1 Anker Tablet Stand and Hub - CNET

  06-09-2023 15:13 via cnet.com
  
  It supports 100W fast charging and has a built-in HDMI port, and right now you can snag it for the record-low price of just $65.
  
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