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• Here's What the Solar Eclipse Will Do to All Our Solar Panels - CNET

  05-04-2024 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  On April 8, the solar eclipse will block out the sun for a lot of solar panels. Here's how it will affect the grid.
  
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• Total Solar Eclipse Is Just Days Away: When It Happens and How to Stream It - CNET

  05-04-2024 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  Don't miss your opportunity to see this celestial event, because another total solar eclipse won't happen for another 20 years.
  
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• Scientists hit a 301 Tbps speed over existing fiber networks

  05-04-2024 23:13 via zdnet.com
  
  And, you thought a gigabit per second was fast!
  
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• Best Dash Cam Deals: Save Up to $105 on Rove, Garmin, Vantrue and More - CNET

  05-04-2024 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  Investing in a dash cam can be a great idea for safety and security purposes. Here are some of our favorite deals going on now.
  
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• These Homeowners Tapped Home Equity to Get Ahead With Their Finances. You Could, Too - CNET

  05-04-2024 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  Borrowing money against the equity in your home can be an affordable way to finance a project or consolidate debt.
  
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• How to Buy Last-Minute Eclipse Glasses, and What Will Happen to Your Eyes if You Don't Wear Them - CNET

  05-04-2024 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, here's what an optometrist wants you to know about solar retinopathy and what happens to your eyes if you look at the sun.
  
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• Self-driving meal delivery and AI voice and image generation lead ZDNET's Innovation Index

  05-04-2024 22:48 via zdnet.com
  
  It's another week with three out of the top four spots locked down by AI on ZDNET's top trends of the week.
  
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• Self-driving cars and AI voice and image generation lead ZDNET's Innovation Index

  05-04-2024 22:48 via zdnet.com
  
  It's another week with three out of the top four spots locked down by AI on ZDNET's top trends of the week.
  
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• Disneyland guests can start interacting with roaming Star Wars droids on April 5

  05-04-2024 22:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Watching a cute droid dance is no longer limited to sci-fi movies. See for yourself.
  
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• The most durable tablet I've ever tested also has the best battery life

  05-04-2024 22:43 via zdnet.com
  
  If battery life is a top priority for your mobile devices, the Oukitel RT8 blows the competition out of the water.
  
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• Facebook and Instagram to label digitally altered content ‘made with AI’

  05-04-2024 22:43
  
  Parent company Meta also to add ‘high-risk’ label to Al-altered content that deceives the public on ‘a matter of importance’Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, announced major changes to its policies on digitally created and altered media on Friday, before elections poised to test its ability to police deceptive content generated by artificial intelligence technologies.The social media giant will start applying “Made with AI” labels in May to AI-generated v
  
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• FDA approves first prescription-only app for depression

  05-04-2024 22:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Doctors could start prescribing this first-of-its-kind digital treatment later this year.
  
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• Is HR ready for generative AI? New data says there's a lot of work to do

  05-04-2024 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  According to Valoir research, only 16% of organizations have a policy for using generative AI, and even fewer have a policy for ethically using AI.
  
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• Buy Microsoft Visual Studio Pro for $45 with this deal

  05-04-2024 22:00 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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• Target Circle Week Is Coming. You Can Shop These Early Deals Today - CNET

  05-04-2024 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  We have all the information you need to prep for the big event (and plenty of early savings, too).
  
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• IRS Tax Refunds Are Bigger This Year Than 2023: Here's How Much - CNET

  05-04-2024 21:49 via cnet.com
  
  With just 10 days until filing season is over, the IRS is picking up steam when it comes to returns.
  
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• The best tablets for kids in 2024: Expert tested and parent recommended

  05-04-2024 21:46 via zdnet.com
  
  We did hands-on testing and talked to parents and experts to find the top kids' tablets you can buy, whether for education or entertainment.
  
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• Can AI Optimize Your Phone Bill?

  05-04-2024 21:40 via zdnet.com
  
  MobileX, Walmart's budget-friendly mobile offering, harnesses the power of AI to analyze your phone usage and recommend a personalized, cost-saving plan.
  
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• The best TV deals of April 2024

  05-04-2024 21:39 via zdnet.com
  
  These are the best deals on TVs and TV accessories from brands like Samsung, Sony, Hisense, and LG.
  
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• I Use My Stanley Tumblers Every Day. Here's the Size I Like the Most - CNET

  05-04-2024 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  If you're thinking about getting a Stanley tumbler, now's the time because you can get one for $10 off right now.
  
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• Google Books and Scholar users beware: AI-generated nonsense is flooding search results

  05-04-2024 21:03 via zdnet.com
  
  The book and academic search engines are including titles produced entirely by ChatGPT. Here's how to identify them.
  
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• I Earned 4.5% Back for Paying My Taxes With This Card - CNET

  05-04-2024 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  I've earned over $1,000 in cash back by using a credit card to cover my tax bill.
  
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• Take Advantage of These Car Rental Deals for Your Next Road Trip - CNET

  05-04-2024 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Save up to 60% off your next car rental booking from Avis, Hotwire and more.
  
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• This backdoor almost infected Linux everywhere: The XZ Utils close call

  05-04-2024 20:36 via zdnet.com
  
  For the first time, an open-source maintainer put malware into a key Linux utility. We're still not sure who or why - but here's what you can do about it.
  
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• Will the solar eclipse burn out the camera on your iPhone? Here's what experts say

  05-04-2024 20:30 via zdnet.com
  
  One of the most photographed moments in time is also when our eyes and fragile camera sensors are most vulnerable to damage. Here's how to overcome it.
  
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• AI business is booming: ChatGPT Enterprise now boasts 600,000+ users

  05-04-2024 20:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Demand for OpenAI's more advanced, workplace-friendly ChatGPT has quadrupled since the start of this year.
  
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• Save Up to $150 on Some of Our Favorite Cordless Vacuums - CNET

  05-04-2024 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  Sweep up the savings and make your home spotless with these discounts on Tineco's cordless stick vacuums.
  
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• Microsoft Office for Windows or Mac is just $30 right now: Limited time

  05-04-2024 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  This deal gets you a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for either Windows or Mac at a big discount.
  
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• Car Costs Are Absurdly High. I'm Saving Thousands Driving a Moped Instead - CNET

  05-04-2024 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  It now costs me just $5 to fill up a tank of gas.
  
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• I've Written About Money for Over a Decade. I'm Still Struggling With Debt - CNET

  05-04-2024 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  If you’re struggling with debt, you’re not alone. I write about money for a living, and I am, too.
  
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• Stock Up on These $5 Premade Pasta Dishes for the Easiest Weeknight Dinners Ever - CNET

  05-04-2024 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  Daily Harvest's vegan rice and pasta meals taste great, cost between $2.50 and $5 per serving and take under 5 minutes to prepare.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Valdosta, Georgia - CNET

  05-04-2024 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  Is AT&T, Mediacom or something else best for home internet in Valdosta? Here are the top Valdosta internet providers and what makes them stand out.
  
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• Meta promises to better label AI-generated videos, images, and audio

  05-04-2024 19:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The company vows to change how it handles AI-generated content on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, based on feedback from its independent Oversight Board.
  
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• Beauty Brands You Should Try in 2024 - CNET

  05-04-2024 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  In need of some new skincare staples? We’d recommend giving these beauty brands a try
  In need of some new skincare staples? Give these beauty brands a try.
  
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• Avocado Luxury Organic Mattress Review: Plush, Organic and Ethical Luxury - CNET

  05-04-2024 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Avocado is famous for its certified organic "Green" mattress. Avocado's Luxury Organic mattress is an enhanced, softer version of the Green, but is it worth the premium price tag?
  
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• Countertop Microwave - CNET

  05-04-2024 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  With smart sensor, ECO mode & mute.
  
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• Dyson Ball Animal 3 - CNET

  05-04-2024 18:51 via cnet.com
  
  Bagless w/ de-tangling cleaner head.
  
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• Buy a lifetime Babbel subscription for 74% off right now

  05-04-2024 18:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Learn a new language with this lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning at a discount with this deal.
  
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• Emergency Go Bag: Prepare Your Evacuation Survival Kit Now - CNET

  05-04-2024 18:44 via cnet.com
  
  Keeping these items on hand and ready to go can help you survive a earthquake, wildfire, tornado or other natural disaster.
  
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• Sonicare ProtectiveClean - CNET

  05-04-2024 18:43 via cnet.com
  
  Rechargeable toothbrush.
  
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• Rechargeable Wet & Dry Shaver - CNET

  05-04-2024 18:41 via cnet.com
  
  With clean & charge station.
  
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• AI taking on more work doesn't mean it replaces you. Here are 12 reasons to worry less

  05-04-2024 18:38 via zdnet.com
  
  We can harness the best of generative AI despite job disruption fears. David Gewirtz delivers good news, bad news, and asks: What else is new?
  
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• Heated Eye Mask - CNET

  05-04-2024 18:37 via cnet.com
  
  Heating massage w/ bluetooth.
  
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• Apple lays off 600 workers in California after shuttering self-driving car project

  05-04-2024 18:36
  
  Tech company cuts employees from eight offices in Santa Clara in its first big wave of post-pandemic job cutsApple is laying off more than 600 workers in California, marking the company’s first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts amid a broader wave of tech industry consolidation.The iPhone maker notified 614 workers in multiple offices on 28 March that they were losing their jobs, with the layoffs becoming effective on 27 May, according to reports to regional authorities. Continue reading.
  
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• Hair Dryer w/Diffuser - CNET

  05-04-2024 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  With ceramic technology.
  
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• Listen Up, Sonos Smart Speaker Deals Offer Big Savings at Best Buy - CNET

  05-04-2024 18:31 via cnet.com
  
  Overhaul your home audio setup with up to $45 in savings on the Sonos One SL or Sonos One Gen 2 smart speakers.
  
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• LGES 10H and 16H Prime Battery Review: Decent Batteries at a Great Price - CNET

  05-04-2024 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Everything about these batteries is just OK. But the cheaper price makes them worth considering.
  
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• Foodi Smoothie Maker - CNET

  05-04-2024 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  With 2 to-go cups & lids.
  
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• China plans to disrupt US elections using AI-generated content, Microsoft claims

  05-04-2024 18:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The Chinese government also aims to interfere with elections in India and South Korea.
  
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• Men's Amazfit GTR 3 Smart Watch - CNET

  05-04-2024 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  150 sports modes & GPS.
  
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