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• How Apple's Switch to USB-C Will Change the iPhone video - CNET

  14-09-2023 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  Faster charging? Quicker data transfers? Well, maybe. Here's what to know about the different kinds of USB-C cables and which one to opt for.
  
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• Use Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Brave? Update Your Browser Now - CNET

  14-09-2023 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  Many browsers have issued security patches for an issue one government department called "critical."
  
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• NASA Declares Summer 2023 the Hottest on Record - CNET

  14-09-2023 23:25 via cnet.com
  
  NASA calls out climate change as a culprit for a summer that eclipsed heat records dating back to 1880.
  
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• 6 AI tools to supercharge your work and everyday life

  14-09-2023 23:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Step aside ChatGPT, these helpful AI tools can automate daily tasks to make your life easier and your work more efficient.
  
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• Extending ChatGPT: Can AI chatbot plugins really change the game?

  14-09-2023 23:03 via zdnet.com
  
  I take a deep dive into how powerful ChatGPT and other AI chatbot plugins really are. Can they actually make a difference in your work life and are they even worth it? Read on.
  
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• 4 ways generative AI can stimilate the creator economy

  14-09-2023 23:02 via zdnet.com
  
  From generating video scripts to creating artwork, artificial intelligence tools are changing how content creators work in a big way.
  
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• The ethics of generative AI: How we can harness this powerful technology

  14-09-2023 23:01 via zdnet.com
  
  With the great power of generative AI comes great responsibility. Here's how researchers are addressing the ethical concerns and challenges -- the biggest questions of our time.
  
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• Arm: UK chip designer shares surge in market return

  14-09-2023 22:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The jump in share price was a sign of confidence in Arm, a star of the British tech industry.
  
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• Apple Unveils Largest (and Most Expensive) iCloud Plus Storage Plans: What to Know - CNET

  14-09-2023 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  The new digital storage plans are being marketed as good options for families and those with a lot of photos and videos. But they come at a steep price.
  
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• Is Google's 'Find My Device' network for Android nearing? Settings signs point to yes

  14-09-2023 22:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Looks like you'll soon be able to find your missing Android device with the help of other people's devices.
  
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• Cruise Unveils a Wheelchair-Accessible Self-Driving Car - CNET

  14-09-2023 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  The goal is for the vehicle to hit the streets next year.
  
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• Every iPhone 15 Model Compared: Base vs. Plus vs. Pro vs. Pro Max - CNET

  14-09-2023 21:56 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's latest iPhone 15 series has four models with different features and prices. Here's how they stack up against each other, spec-by-spec.
  
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• The best iPhone 15 cases of 2023

  14-09-2023 21:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Buying an iPhone 15? Deck out your new device with the best iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max cases that are just as stylish as they are sturdy.
  
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• UFO Sightings: Where to Read the Pentagon's Declassified Info - CNET

  14-09-2023 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  You'll soon be able to submit your own reports of "unidentified anomalous phenomena."
  
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• Your Decongestant Might Not Work, but Don't Throw Out Your Cold Medicine Yet - CNET

  14-09-2023 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  Phenylephrine is ineffective, an FDA panel says. Here's what to know about substitutes and the power of the placebo effect when you're feeling sick.
  
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• Best 3-Year CD Rates for August 2023  - CNET

  14-09-2023 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  This long-term CD guarantees a return, but other savings options give you more flexibility.
  
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• Meta's Horizon Worlds Is Heading to Mobile and the Web - CNET

  14-09-2023 21:29 via cnet.com
  
  Soon you won't need a VR headset to access the metaverse.
  
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• Who is behind the latest wave of UK ransomware attacks?

  14-09-2023 21:22 via theguardian.com
  
  Greater Manchester police becomes latest entity to fall victim to this kind of hackThe Greater Manchester police force has become the latest entity to fall victim to a now well-established form of cyberattack: the ransomware hack.GMP said on Thursday a third-party supplier holding information on its employees had been breached. It is understood that data potentially exposed in the hack included the details of officers’ name badges such as ranks, photos and serial numbers. Continue reading.
  
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• Mattress Sizes: The Ultimate Guide to Find The Best One For You - CNET

  14-09-2023 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything you need to know about mattress sizes and dimensions.
  
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• Lyft Will Soon Let You Choose to Have a Female Driver - CNET

  14-09-2023 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Women and nonbinary users will be given a choice with the new opt-in feature.
  
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• Lyft Launches New Safety Feature for Women and Nonbinary Users - CNET

  14-09-2023 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The opt-in feature will enable women and nonbinary riders and drivers to request to be matched up.
  
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• Best Smart Ovens of 2023 - CNET

  14-09-2023 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Make cooking easier and upgrade your kitchen with a smart oven. From remote cooking to food recognition, let your oven do the work.
  
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• Best Cooling Mattress Toppers of 2023 - CNET

  14-09-2023 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  New mattresses are expensive. The best mattress toppers can help you achieve better rest at a much cheaper cost.
  
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• HP unveils $5,000 foldable three-in-one desktop, laptop, and tablet, and it's wild

  14-09-2023 20:44 via zdnet.com
  
  The Spectre Fold offers convenience we haven't seen before and it sports a price tag to match.
  
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• I Did the Math and These 8 Kitchen Tools Could Save You More than $3,000 in a Year - CNET

  14-09-2023 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  Springing for one of these affordable small appliances now could put big money back in your pockets later.
  
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• Use Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Brave? Update Them Now - CNET

  14-09-2023 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  Many browsers have issued security patches for an issue one government department called "critical."
  
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• iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: Spec Comparison video - CNET

  14-09-2023 20:38 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's most advanced flagship phone yet -- the iPhone 15 Pro Max -- is here. But how does it stack up against another top-of-the-line device, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra? Let's unpack the specs of each to see how these phones compare.
  
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• Ever wish your life had a soundtrack? Spotify's new Daylist feature comes close

  14-09-2023 20:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Just like our moods are ever-changing throughout the day, Spotify's new playlist option seeks to match your energy.
  
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• iOS 17 Will Be Available to Everyone Next Week - CNET

  14-09-2023 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  On Tuesday, Apple announced the iOS 17 release date, months after announcing the software in June.
  
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• Bose Debuts New Headphone Trio: Hands-on with new QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Earbuds - CNET

  14-09-2023 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Bose has released new flagship headphones and earbuds along with a replacement for the QuietComfort 45 headphones. We got an early look and listen to the new QC Ultra Headphones.
  
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• This Brilliant smart home controller makes managing multiple devices easier than ever

  14-09-2023 20:29 via zdnet.com
  
  A smart home with varying ecosystems and brands can get chaotic. Brilliant's new control panel sorts everything out.
  
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• Netac Z Slim review: Too slow and too expensive for what it offers

  14-09-2023 20:29 via techradar.com
  
  One-minute review
  The Netac Z Slim is a portable solid state drive that is lightweight, compact, reasonably solid, affordable but slow.It has a full aluminum case which can scratch easily but doesn’t feel tacky given its black color and the lack of any garish features. The Z Slim comes with the strict minimum when it comes to accessories: just USB cable, an adapter and a pouch and there is no bundled software. There’s an LED as well and is available in capacities ranging from 250GB t
  
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• Giant SpaceX Starship Could Fly Again in October - CNET

  14-09-2023 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  An investigation into April's explosive test flight has closed, opening the door for another attempt.
  
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• The real-time revolution is here, but it's unevenly distributed

  14-09-2023 20:16 via zdnet.com
  Real time is still very much a work in progress.
  
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• Stability AI just unveiled a text-to-music generator, and you can try it. Here's how

  14-09-2023 19:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The Stable Audio app uses generative AI techniques to create music, sound effects, and audio up to 90 seconds long based on user prompts.
  
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• If You've Ever Accidentally Called 911 on Your iPhone, Read This Now - CNET

  14-09-2023 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  Calling emergency services by accident isn't something you want to do. Here's what you can do to prevent that from happening (again).
  
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• iPhone 15 Plus review – the island comes to the big middle child

  14-09-2023 19:07 via techradar.com
  
  iPhone 15 Plus: Two-minute preview
  I've always liked the iPhone's Plus line. The iPhone 14 Plus is a peppy big-screened device with 'good enough' photography and excellent battery life, but no one else seems to like it like I do. The iPhone 15 Plus, though, may have more sway.Launching alongside the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the iPhone 15 Plus gets a few updates that make it seem more like part of the club than its predecessor did, changes that also make it more attractive
  
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• iPhone 15 Plus review: everlasting showstopper

  14-09-2023 19:07 via techradar.com
  
  iPhone 15 Plus: Two-minute review
  Ever since Apple committed to releasing a quartet of iPhones – starting with the addition of 2020's iPhone 12 mini – that fourth entry has always felt like it's struggled to find favor with audiences in the same way as its siblings. The Minis and Pluses of the last three years have consistently been the weakest performers of each batch of iPhones in terms of sales. And yet – similarly to last year's iPhone 14 Plus – the new iPho
  
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• Bitwarden adds passwordless SSO to make enterprise customer lives easier

  14-09-2023 18:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Bitwarden is one of the more reliable and flexible password managers on the market and it just made things even easier for enterprise customers with SSO for trusted devices.
  
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• Disney Plus to Get Price Hike, But You Can Save on Ad-Based Tier - CNET

  14-09-2023 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  You'll have to pay more for one of Disney's streaming services soon. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Pimax Crystal review - undeniably powerful, but unfinished

  14-09-2023 18:41 via techradar.com
  
  The Pimax Crystal VR headset’s mission statement is to deliver the “ultra VR experience” for enthusiasts looking for the next step in immersive gaming. Armed with an exceptionally high pixel count, glass lenses, external tracking cameras, and even the option for an all-in-one mode, in theory, there’s enough under here to rival some of the best VR headsets. However, this one isn’t quite ready for prime time just yet. However, factoring in the high price tag and
  
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• How to use the iPhone 15 Pro's new Action Button to do just about anything

  14-09-2023 18:40 via zdnet.com
  
  The Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro series opens an app or function with a press and hold. Here's how to set it up.
  
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• OpenSUSE seeks a Leap replacement, but will distro community rise to the challenge?

  14-09-2023 18:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Will it be Slowroll or Linarite -- or nothing at all? Programmers are conflicted about where the venerable Linux distro should go from here.
  
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• Libya’s Deadly Floods Show the Growing Threat of Medicanes

  14-09-2023 18:27
  
  Entire neighborhoods of the Libyan city of Derna have vanished following devastating floods wrought by Storm Daniel. Such storms are rare—but climate change will supersize them.
  
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• Greater Manchester Police officers' details hacked in cyber attack

  14-09-2023 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A company that makes ID cards for Greater Manchester Police has been targeted in the attack.
  
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• What's new in MacOS Sonoma? Here's everything you need to know

  14-09-2023 18:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Finally, Apple releases details on what will be included in MacOS Sonoma -- and the list is quite lengthy. Here's a rundown of the more important features that will affect most users.
  
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• Mind the trust gap: Data concerns prompt customer caution over generative AI

  14-09-2023 18:13 via zdnet.com
  
  A general lack of trust in data security and privacy is holding organizations back from going all in with generative artificial intelligence.
  
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• Singapore arms firefighters with AI glasses

  14-09-2023 18:12 via zdnet.com
  
  A two-year initiative will see Singapore firefighters using 5G-enabled smart glasses to inspect and identify defects in their equipment, so they can be better prepared to respond to emergencies.
  
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• Foods That Make You Happy, According to Science - CNET

  14-09-2023 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  The food you eat directly impacts your mood. These are our favorite pick-me-up snacks for when you're feeling down.
  
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• 5 Things Experts Want You to Know About Pregnancy and Sleep - CNET

  14-09-2023 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Getting a good night's rest while pregnant can be tough. Here's what health experts want you to keep in mind.
  
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