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• Best Phone Plan Deals: Get Cheaper Plans, Trade-In Credits and More - CNET

  10-03-2024 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  There are a lot of great plans out there, and if you're thinking of switching or trying a new one, check out these deals we've found for you.
  
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• Apple Watch SE (2022) Deals: Big Savings on Direct Discounts, Trade-In Offers and More - CNET

  10-03-2024 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you want to grab yourself an Apple Watch but don't want to spend a ton of money, then these deals on the Apple Watch SE are going to be right up your alley.
  
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• Best Mac Studio Deals: Save Up to $200 in Direct Discounts, $265 Trade-Ins and Other Offers - CNET

  10-03-2024 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you want a high-end desktop that can fit in a small space, then the Mac Studio is the way to go, especially if you're a creative, so be sure to check out these deals.
  
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• Best AirPods Deals: Big Savings on AirPods, AirPods Pro, Beats and More - CNET

  10-03-2024 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you've been wanting to get a new pair of earphones for your iPad or iPhone, these deals will help you snag AirPods or Beats for a reasonable price.
  
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• Best Treadmills of 2024 - CNET

  10-03-2024 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  We tested the best treadmills, including popular ones from Peloton and NordicTrack, to help you find the best option for your home.
  
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• You Can Get Up to 15% Off in This Sferra Sale - CNET

  10-03-2024 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you've been waiting to grab a pair of fitted sheets a duvet cover, or some other form of bedding, this sale at Sferra will knock 15% off lots of great options.
  
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• Should You Buy Solar Panels or Rent Them? - CNET

  10-03-2024 17:53 via cnet.com
  
  Buying often saves you more money in the long run, but leases and power purchase agreements have some advantages.
  
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• Best Laptop Backpack for 2024 - CNET

  10-03-2024 17:41 via cnet.com
  
  The best backpacks to keep your laptop safe and secure, tested by us.
  
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• Crunchyroll Review: Unmatched Simulcasts and Vast Catalog Set It Apart - CNET

  10-03-2024 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Crunchyroll is a leading platform for streaming anime, despite some areas that could be enhanced.
  
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• Buy Microsoft Office Professional for Mac or PC for $56 right now: Last chance

  10-03-2024 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Pay just once and get a lifetime license to the Microsoft Office 2021 app suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) on your PC or Mac.
  
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• Boost Your Protein Intake With These 7 Dietary Hacks - CNET

  10-03-2024 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Prioritizing protein is one of the most important things you can do if you're working toward fitness goals.
  
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• Best 3D Printer for 2024 - CNET

  10-03-2024 16:26 via cnet.com
  
  Top 3D printer brands including Prusa, Anycubic, Elegoo, Bambu Lab and more. All are tested and reviewed by our experts.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Pasadena, California - CNET

  10-03-2024 16:23 via cnet.com
  
  Pasadena doesn’t have many cheap internet plans available, but almost everyone can get gig speeds.
  
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• NordVPN vs. ExpressVPN: How Two of the Best VPNs Stack Up in 2024 - CNET

  10-03-2024 16:15 via cnet.com
  
  The world's two biggest virtual private networks both offer competitive privacy protection and excellent speeds. Here's how they compare.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Cary, North Carolina - CNET

  10-03-2024 15:35 via cnet.com
  
  Slow internet speeds are unacceptable in The Triangle. Check out these top high-speed internet providers in Cary, plus the cheapest and fastest plans.
  
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• Snag This Microsoft 2019 Bundle for Just $80 - CNET

  10-03-2024 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can get Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and the 2019 Office Pro Plus, Viso Pro and Project Pro, all for the massively discounted price of $80
  
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• Oscars 2024: Watch the 96th Academy Awards Without Cable - CNET

  10-03-2024 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  There's one day left until the ceremony.
  
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• Buy Microsoft Visual Studio Pro for $36 right now: Last chance

  10-03-2024 15:00 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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• Stop Rinsing Your Teeth With Water After Brushing. We'll Explain Why - CNET

  10-03-2024 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's beneficial to leave some of that leftover toothpaste on your teeth after brushing.
  
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• Liverpool vs. Man City Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

  10-03-2024 13:45 via cnet.com
  
  Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp face off, maybe for the last time, in this key match in the title race.
  
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• I Made a Bacon Cheeseburger in an Air Fryer. Will I Ever Buy Fast Food Again? - CNET

  10-03-2024 13:20 via cnet.com
  
  We love air fryers for wings and fries, but can these countertop cookers replace the grill, too? I cooked an entire bacon cheeseburger in my $30 air fryer to find out.
  
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• Why iOS 18 Could Be a Bigger Deal Than the iPhone 16 - CNET

  10-03-2024 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Everyone's waiting to see how Apple incorporates generative AI into the iPhone. iOS 18 could provide the answer.
  
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• The $50 charging accessory I never leave home without (and how it works)

  10-03-2024 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking for extra power outlets, but don't have space for a traditional strip, Baseus' 32W charging station has you covered.
  
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• Galaxy S23 Series: How Samsung's Flagship Phones Compare, Spec by Spec - CNET

  10-03-2024 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's Galaxy S23 lineup is made up of three phones that are each unique in their own way. Let's see how they compare against each other.
  
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• 18 Best TV Shows on Netflix to Watch Right Now - CNET

  10-03-2024 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Gearing up for your next binge session? We've got you covered with some of the most entertaining titles on the app.
  
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• Grado Hemp review: sonically spot on open-back headphones – if not the last word in comfort

  10-03-2024 12:30 via techradar.com
  
  Grado Hemp: Two-minute review
  The Reference Series Hemp headphones started out as a limited edition – but thanks to popular opinion, Grado has decided to make them a permanent part of its catalog. How likely are the Grado Hemp to feature in our best wired headphones buying guide? Very, with just a few caveats. In many ways – certainly aesthetic – it’s Grado business as usual. Which isn't all good news, exactly, because it means these headphones are nothing special wh
  
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• Gitzo tripod Traveler series 1 review

  10-03-2024 12:30 via techradar.com
  
  Two-minute review
  Gitzo tripods need no introduction as a premium option, and the Gitzo tripod Traveler series 1 (4 sections) being reviewed here is a travel tripod made for professional use thanks to its excellent build quality, tall height and light weight. This is one of those tripods that doesn’t look remarkable in any way, but as soon as you use it the smoothness of operation alongside the quality materials used identify it as a high-end travel tripod.With this in mind and before we g
  
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• Your business could lose money by not updating ancient software. Here’s why

  10-03-2024 12:00
  
  Some business owners will be ready to cash out in the near future, but old tech could decrease the value of their firmsClunky, old tech is costing the US a fortune. According to a recent column in the Wall Street Journal, it would take more than $1.5tn to fix and “costs the US $2.41tn a year in cybersecurity and operational failures, failed development projects, and maintenance of outdated systems”.This “technical debt” lurks beneath the shiny and the new in “an acc
  
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• When £17m isn’t enough: FTSE firms plead to pay bosses millions more

  10-03-2024 12:00
  
  Confronted by the huge salaries on offer in the US, London boardrooms are lobbying to be allowed to make their own bosses even wealthierThere was a sharp intake of breath last month when the pharmaceuticals group AstraZeneca cemented chief executive Pascal Soriot’s position as the best-paid FTSE 100 boss with a £17m pay package, up from £15.3m a year earlier. The latest award brings to £137m the amount he has earned since joining in 2012.While it drew the anger of corpora
  
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• Wales vs. France: How to Watch 2024 Six Nations Rugby Live From Anywhere - CNET

  10-03-2024 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Can the hosts end their losing streak against the struggling French?
  
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• I used the 'smallest webcam ever built' and it's surprisingly versatile

  10-03-2024 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Opal Tadpole takes portability to a new level with a clip-on design and a microphone designed for even the noisiest environments.
  
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• I tried the Taylor Swift-inspired trend in iPhone cases and it wasn't as bad as I feared

  10-03-2024 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A lifelong skeptic of phone cases, I decided to test a type of case that is, apparently, now a thing.
  
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• I tested Sennheiser's new flagship earbuds and my favorite songs never sounded better

  10-03-2024 11:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Sennheiser's latest Momentum True Wireless 4 deliver studio-level sound in a sleek and comfortable package.
  
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• Brane X review: a portable smart speaker with incredible bass

  10-03-2024 11:00 via techradar.com
  
  Brane Audio Brane X: Two-minute review
  Brane Audio’s Brane X has managed to achieve the unthinkable in the mostly mundane realm of the best wireless speakers, which – to be clear – is full of models that don’t leave much of an impression. Some are good, some are okay, and many are bad. But the Brane X makes an impression. The main way the Brane X impresses is by delivering bass output extending into the sub-bass range. That’s unheard of for a portable speaker.
  
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• Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Livestream: How to Watch English Premier League Soccer From Anywhere - CNET

  10-03-2024 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's a potentially pivotal fixture in the battle for the top four.
  
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• Warning over use in UK of unregulated AI chatbots to create social care plans

  10-03-2024 10:00
  
  University of Oxford study shows benefits and risks of technology to healthcare, but ethical issues remainBritain’s hard-pressed carers need all the help they can get. But that should not include using unregulated AI bots, according to researchers who say the AI revolution in social care needs a hard ethical edge.A pilot study by academics at the University of Oxford found some care providers had been using generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Bard to create care plans for people rec
  
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• Zoma Hybrid mattress review 2024

  10-03-2024 08:00 via techradar.com
  
  View the Zoma Hybrid mattress at ZomaZoma Hybrid mattress review: two-minute review
  The Zoma Hybrid mattress is a 12-inch (30cm) tall hybrid mattress with memory foam and pocket springs, and is available in both the US and the UK. The brand is geared specifically towards using sleep for recovery, and promises 'cutting-edge sleep technology'. For this review, I slept on a UK king-size for four weeks, alongside my husband. I also ran several objective tests for performance aspects like pressure re
  
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• Elon Musk v OpenAI: tech giants are inciting existential fears to evade scrutiny | Kenan Malik

  10-03-2024 08:00
  
  Moguls extol the fruits of artificial intelligence, but seek to hide its science from public viewIn 1914, on the eve of the First World War, HG Wells published a novel about the possibilities of an even greater conflagration. The World Set Free imagines, 30 years before the Manhattan Project, the creation of atomic weapons that allow “a man [to] carry about in a handbag an amount of latent energy sufficient to wreck half a city”. Global war breaks out, leading to an atomic apocalypse
  
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• 20 Great, Cheap Kid-Friendly Gifts That Aren't Video Games - CNET

  10-03-2024 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  These gifts don't have screens, and they each cost $40 or less.
  
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• Apple 'like Godfather' with new App Store rules

  10-03-2024 01:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As Apple begins to allow other app stores on iPhones one entrepreneur criticises its behaviour.
  
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• ‘I welcome our digital minions’: the Silicon Valley insider warning about algorithms – while embracing them

  10-03-2024 00:00
  
  Marek Kowalkiewicz has made a career of harnessing new technology. But on the question of if algorithms have agency, he realised he was wrong​​Houses hide behind patches of subtropical rainforest in Brisbane’s western outskirts; horses graze paddocks and road signs warn of deer and kangaroos.Nestled between a bend in the river and the foothills of the D’Aguilar Range, the suburb of Anstead may appear unsuitable habitat for a Polish-born business professor who believes tha
  
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