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• Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Deals: $100 in Direct Discounts and Free With New Line or Trade-In - CNET

  17-02-2024 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is easily one of the best foldables on the market, and while there aren't a ton of great deals, there are a couple you could take advantage of.
  
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• Snag Discounts of Up to 60% on Amazon Devices During Its Presidents Day Weekend Sale - CNET

  17-02-2024 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  In the lead-up to Presidents Day, there are a lot of great bargains you can grab from Amazon, including deals on Echo devices, tablets, smart lights and a lot more.
  
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• Snag Discounts of Up to 60% Off During This Presidents Day Weekend Sale - CNET

  17-02-2024 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  In the lead-up to Presidents Day, there are a lot of great bargains you can grab from Amazon, including deals on Echo devices, tablets, smart lights and a lot more.
  
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• Pixel Tablet Deals: Up to $300 in Trade-In Value and Free Services - CNET

  17-02-2024 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Even though the Pixel Tablet has been out for a while, there aren't a ton of direct discounts available right now, but there are a couple of trade-in options and free services.
  
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• Presidents Day Sales: You Can Save With Over 70 Deals on TVs, Appliances, Mattresses and More - CNET

  17-02-2024 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  With Presidents Day just on the horizon, there are already many excellent deals you can take advantage of before the day itself.
  
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• Got DIY to Do? This Electric Screwdriver Set Is My Must-Buy Presidents Day Deal Recommendation - CNET

  17-02-2024 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Prime members can score this sleek, minimalist Hoto screwdriver for just $35 this holiday weekend, making it the perfect time to upgrade.
  
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• Best Buy's Presidents Day Sale Brings Big Savings on Appliances, Laptops, TVs and More - CNET

  17-02-2024 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Take advantage of a ton of great Presidents Day deals at Best Buy, from appliances to electronics.
  
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• Google Pixel Fold Deals: $400 in Direct Discounts and Over $1,000 in Trade-In Value - CNET

  17-02-2024 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Google's first foldable, the Pixel Fold, is quite a big step for the brand, and if you want to get your hand on one, these deals will make a big difference.
  
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• Best Mattress for Hip Pain in 2024 - CNET

  17-02-2024 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  Need a mattress that relieves pressure points and eases hip pain? Here are the the best mattresses for hip pain according to our experts.
  
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• Best Cordless Vacuums for 2024 - CNET

  17-02-2024 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Cordless vacuums are convenient, lightweight and easy to maneuver. From Dyson and Samsung to Tineco and Shark, here are the top models on the market today.
  
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• Great Amazon Weekend Deals: Save on AirPods Pro, Anker Powerbank, Keurig K-Compact Coffee Maker and More - CNET

  17-02-2024 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  There are lots of great Amazon deals you can take advantage of this weekend. We've collected a few of our favorites.
  
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• This 'American Curse' Kills More People Than Any Other Cause - CNET

  17-02-2024 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Half of us don't know heart disease is the leading cause of death. Here's what cardiologists want you to know about it.
  
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• ‘There are no serious safeguards’: can 23andMe be trusted with our DNA?

  17-02-2024 18:00
  
  The at-home genetic testing company is dealing with financial woes and a security breach. What does that mean for customers?What’s next for 23andMe? Most people know the biotech company as a genetic testing service. Stories of people sending their cheek swabs off in the mail only to discover that a parent who raised them wasn’t their biological one have become a kind of millennial horror genre. Of course, most 23andMe experiences aren’t that dramatic: the company says over 14 m
  
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• Best Mattresses for Kids in 2024 - CNET

  17-02-2024 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Is your kid not getting enough sleep? You might want to get them a better mattress. Here are our picks of the best mattresses for kids.
  
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• Score Hundreds off Your Next Bed With These 19 Presidents Day Mattress Sales - CNET

  17-02-2024 16:21 via cnet.com
  
  You won't want to miss the chance to cash in on Presidents Day mattress sales from top brands like Purple, Nectar and Brooklyn Bedding.
  
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• Save Up to $600 on Your Next Saatva Mattresses This Presidents Day - CNET

  17-02-2024 16:19 via cnet.com
  
  Check out Saatva's Presidents Day deals and save hundreds on a new bed or bed frame.
  
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• Ready to Ditch Your Old Mattress This Presidents Day? Save 50% Off All DreamCloud Mattresses - CNET

  17-02-2024 16:19 via cnet.com
  
  Presidents' Day sales are here. Now is a great time to snag premium DreamCloud mattresses at lower costs. The DreamCloud Memory Foam mattress starts at $349 for new customers.
  
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• Save Over $400 on Your Next Nectar Mattress This Presidents Day - CNET

  17-02-2024 16:15 via cnet.com
  
  Nectar mattresses are some of the most popular. They're also some of the most highly discounted for Presidents Day at up to 40% off.
  
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• What to Watch in 2024: 50 TV Shows We're Excited About - CNET

  17-02-2024 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready for a lineup that includes The Umbrella Academy, You, X-Men '97, Avatar: The Last Airbender, House of the Dragon, Fallout and The Bear.
  
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• ‘Not letting me on Snapchat was the best thing my mum ever did for me’: how to talk to your kids about social media

  17-02-2024 16:00
  
  When her 14-year-old child asked for social media, Guardian advice columnist Annalisa Barbieri held firm. Thank goodness, says her daughter, now grown upAs a parent, you prepare yourself for various milestones: their first tooth, first step, first word. But here we were, my eldest daughter, Raffaella, and I, and it was her first real push asking for social media. She was 14. She had talked about it before, but more in curiosity – this time she was serious. She wanted it; specifically Snapc
  
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• No focus, no fights, and a bad back – 16 ways technology has ruined my life

  17-02-2024 16:00
  
  While some technological advances are nothing short of miraculous, there are plenty of downsides, too …Let’s be fair: technology has improved my life in ways that still surprise and delight me on a daily basis. My phone is also a torch! My TV remembers how far I got in last night’s episode, even if I don’t! The bus stop knows when the bus is ­coming, and I can watch my ­pizza’s entire journey from the restaurant to my house! These are, frankly, miracles.But
  
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• Man City vs. Chelsea Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

  17-02-2024 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  Can the improving Blues stop City's march towards the top of the table?
  
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• When Are 2024 Tax Refunds Issued? Find Out Here - CNET

  17-02-2024 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you've submitted your tax return to the IRS, here's how to check the status to see when you'll get your refund.
  
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• HVAC Buying Guide: What to Know When You're Shopping - CNET

  17-02-2024 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  There are lots of heating and cooling technologies out there now, but one easily tops the list.
  
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• Here Are the Exercises You Should Prioritize as You Age, According to Experts - CNET

  17-02-2024 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Exercise is a critical part of wellness, although it looks slightly different as we age. Here's how the experts say to do it.
  
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• Google Gemini – the new Assistant has plenty of ideas

  17-02-2024 15:00 via techradar.com
  
  Google has replaced its Google Assistant with a new AI-based tool, Gemini, at least for those of us in the US daring enough to download the new app. I tried Gemini on my Pixel 8 Pro, testing it side-by-side against the older Google Assistant on my OnePlus 12. The experience is changing very quickly, and features that didn’t work yesterday may suddenly work tomorrow. Overall, Gemini is trying to be something very different than Assistant, without removing the features I’ve grown to re
  
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• Google Gemini hands-on: the new Assistant has plenty of ideas

  17-02-2024 15:00 via techradar.com
  
  Google has replaced its Google Assistant with a new AI-based tool, Gemini, at least for those of us in the US daring enough to download the new app. I tried Gemini on my Pixel 8 Pro, testing it side-by-side against the older Google Assistant on my OnePlus 12. The experience is changing very quickly, and features that didn’t work yesterday may suddenly work tomorrow. Overall, Gemini is trying to be something very different than Assistant, without removing the features I’ve grown to re
  
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• Get a Sam's Club for just $25 right now

  17-02-2024 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Buy a one-year Sam's Club membership for 50% off with this deal, and save on everything from groceries to gadgets.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in North Dakota - CNET

  17-02-2024 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  North Dakota broadband is surprisingly good, thanks to rural fiber offerings. Here's CNET's guide to the best internet in the Peace Garden State.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Green Bay, Wisconsin - CNET

  17-02-2024 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Spectrum is all over Titletown, but fast fiber plans from TDS and AT&T give it a run for its money. Here are CNET's picks for Green Bay's best broadband.
  
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• Want a Healthier Gut Microbiome? Start With These 4 Steps - CNET

  17-02-2024 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers are still unpacking the relationship between our overall health and our gut microbiome. If you want to boost your gut microbiome's health, here's how to get started.
  
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• Tips and Tricks for the Galaxy S24 Ultra video - CNET

  17-02-2024 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  These tips and tricks work with not only the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, but also some other Galaxy phones including the S24 and S24 Plus, and earlier phones that get the One UI 6.1 update.
  
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• There's AI, and Then There's AGI: What You Need to Know to Tell the Difference - CNET

  17-02-2024 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's currently the Schrodinger's cat of AI: simultaneously human-like and not human at all.
  
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• Samsung vs. Apple: The Galaxy S24 Ultra's Cameras Battle the iPhone 15 Pro Max's - CNET

  17-02-2024 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  I took hundreds of photos with both phones and compared them side by side. The results revealed that both the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the S24 Ultra excelled in some situations and struggled in others.
  
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• Naturepedic Adagio Organic Latex Mattress Topper review

  17-02-2024 14:00 via techradar.com
  
  Adagio Latex Mattress Topper: two-minute review
  The Naturepedic Adagio 2" Organic Latex Mattress Topper is a foam mattress topper that adds softness to your existing mattress. Even a good quality, supportive mattress isn’t always as soft and comfortable as one would like, so a plush mattress topper can add a great deal of comfort. This one isn’t cheap, starting at $499 for a twin size, but I found it to be one of the best mattress toppers you can buy. I had a 'wow' moment the first t
  
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• Forget MacBook Air: This Windows alternative is just as lightweight and full of features

  17-02-2024 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  MSI's Prestige 13 AI Evo packs Intel's new Meteor Lake processor and AI features into an ultra-thin laptop.
  
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• February Social Security Payments: When Is Your Money Coming? - CNET

  17-02-2024 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Two rounds of February Social Security checks have been sent out, with two more coming.
  
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• This portable Bluetooth speaker from Anker is so good, I forgot how affordable it was

  17-02-2024 13:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Anker's Soundcore Motion X500, with its spatial audio playback, is the portable Bluetooth speaker to beat for me.
  
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• With Diablo 4, Xbox Game Pass Is More Enticing Than Ever - CNET

  17-02-2024 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  More games from the studio will likely join the service soon, as well.
  
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• Sony's PlayStation 5 Is Entering the 'Latter Stage of Its Life Cycle': What That Means - CNET

  17-02-2024 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sony says it expects PS5 sales to fall, and that it has no major new games planned for this year. Here's why.
  
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• OpenAI Tests Stronger ChatGPT Memory: Here's What It'll Remember About You - CNET

  17-02-2024 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new feature will only roll out to a handful of people, but will keep tabs on everything they share.
  
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• I found a Qi2 charging station that can do it all (and Apple users will love it)

  17-02-2024 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Anker's MagGo Wireless Charging Station can power your phone, wireless earbuds, and smartwatch, all at the same time.
  
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• Buy Microsoft Visual Studio Pro for $45 right now

  17-02-2024 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Code faster and work smarter with a license to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022, available at a big discount now.
  
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• Burnley vs. Arsenal Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

  17-02-2024 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Gunners look to maintain their title push as they travel to face a Clarets side battling to beat the drop.
  
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• A robot sommelier spilled wine on my pants. Then it asked for a tip

  17-02-2024 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A retail business uses a robot as a marketing gimmick. This was, for me, a completely new and fascinating experience.
  
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• Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Fold is the most bizarre, fun, and expensive laptop I've ever tested

  17-02-2024 12:30 via zdnet.com
  
  With a starting price of $2,499, Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 Fold is a fascinating gadget to play with, even if it's not completely ready for prime time.
  
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• Got a Big Tax Bill? What to Do If You Can't Afford to Pay Your Taxes, According to a CPA - CNET

  17-02-2024 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  Step one: don't ignore the IRS.
  
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• Your Android Phone's Browser Has Junk Files. Clean It With a Few Taps - CNET

  17-02-2024 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Clearing out your web browser's cache and cookies regularly will remove junk files that you don't need.
  
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• ‘When you use a Walkman all the memories come back’: the people still in love with old tech

  17-02-2024 12:00
  
  Cassette players and tapes, vintage Game Boys and boomboxes seem like relics of a bygone era. So why are they being snapped up, sometimes for eye-watering prices?In 1989, jewellery maker Tiffany & Co and electronics company Sony released a silver-plated Walkman (complete with a fitted wooden box) to celebrate 10 years of the portable cassette player. Only 250 were made. Several decades on, and long since the cassette Walkman began its slide into obsolescence – outpaced first by th
  
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• Here's What to Know About the IRS's Free File Program - CNET

  17-02-2024 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Want to file your taxes for free in 2024? See if you qualify for the IRS' Free File program.
  
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