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• Watch the Mona Lisa Rap, Courtesy of Microsoft's AI: It's as Creepy as You Think - CNET

  22-04-2024 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  Is Microsoft the real Slim Shady, after all? We're not ready for this.
  
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• I Tried a Lomi Smart Countertop Composter for a Week. Here's What Happened - CNET

  22-04-2024 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  I had no idea how much kitchen waste I was sending to the landfill until I fired up a Lomi countertop food recycler.
  
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• What TikTok's New Community Guidelines Actually Mean for You - CNET

  22-04-2024 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  The new guidelines aim to cut down on the number of almond mom and toxic gym bro videos you see.
  
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• Mini Fan w/ Flexible Tripod - CNET

  22-04-2024 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  USB or battery operated.
  
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• Buy Windows 11 Pro for just $30 right now

  22-04-2024 23:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Windows 11 Pro puts productivity in your hands with features that make hybrid work a breeze.
  
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• Best Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Ultra Deals: Save on Trade-In, Buy-Two Offers and More - CNET

  22-04-2024 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  While Apple Watch Ultra 2 and OG Apple Watch Ultra deals are hard to come by, that doesn't mean they aren't out there.
  
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• Bladeless Neck Fan - CNET

  22-04-2024 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  Rechargeable & UL certified.
  
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• Best Google Pixel Deals: Save Up to $1K With Trade-In or New Line, Plus Discounts on the Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold, Pixel 7A, More - CNET

  22-04-2024 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  With so many Google Pixel phone models, there's a deal for nearly every budget, but you'll want to act fast to secure these prized phones.
  
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• Best Google Pixel Deals: Save Up to $1,000 With Trade-In or New Line, Plus Discounts on the Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold, Pixel 7A and More - CNET

  22-04-2024 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  With so many Google Pixel phone models, there's a deal for nearly every budget, but you'll want to act fast to secure these prized phones.
  
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• Apple May Have Just Ended Production of FineWoven Accessories - CNET

  22-04-2024 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  FineWoven was announced with much fanfare, but the material doesn't seem particularly durable.
  
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• When 'The Idea of You' Starts Streaming on Prime Video - CNET

  22-04-2024 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what to know about the upcoming drama, which has the most-watched trailer ever for a streaming movie.
  
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• Best Online Glasses and Contacts Deals: Save on Designer Frames, Lenses and Top-Rated Contact Lens Brands - CNET

  22-04-2024 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Contact lenses and glasses can get expensive in a hurry, so we've found some great ways for you to save.
  
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• Side Table w/ Charging Station - CNET

  22-04-2024 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  Narrow w/ USB ports, outlets & shelving.
  
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• The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra is at an all-time low price at $600 off

  22-04-2024 22:47 via zdnet.com
  
  If you've had your eye on the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, it's $600 off (an all-time-low price) right now on Amazon -- and it's one of my favorites.
  
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• Here's How to Take a Nap Without Ruining Your Sleep - CNET

  22-04-2024 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  No nap shaming here. Follow these six tips to take a midday snooze like a pro.
  
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• Buy a lifetime Babbel subscription for 74% off

  22-04-2024 22:42 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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• This Jabra videobar solved my team's meeting room issues with a genius feature

  22-04-2024 22:37 via zdnet.com
  
  The Jabra PanaCast 50 provides a seamless solution for hybrid teams that need flexible videoconferencing.
  
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• Making Solar Affordable: This $7 Billion US Investment Expands Solar For All - CNET

  22-04-2024 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  New grants for Solar for All programs aim to install solar panels and boost community solar access for over 900,000 low- and middle-income residents nationwide.
  
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• Meta opens its Quest OS to third-party headsets including Asus and Lenovo

  22-04-2024 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Meet Horizon OS. Dominant in mixed-reality hardware, Meta is now flexing its VR software muscles. It also revealed a new developer framework.
  
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• Anker Soundcore Speaker - CNET

  22-04-2024 22:17 via cnet.com
  
  Portable, IPX5 waterproof, stereo, 24H playtime.
  
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• 3 Tier Mesh Utility Cart - CNET

  22-04-2024 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Handle & lockable wheels.
  
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• Move over, Alexa and Homekit: A new Assistant is here to open-source your smart home

  22-04-2024 21:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Home Assistant gets a boost from Open Home Foundation, a non-profit built to ensure that smart home projects remain open and accessible to everyone.
  
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• I tested the Asus Zenbook 14, and it's a solid work laptop with a secret weapon

  22-04-2024 21:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The 2024 ASUS Zenbook 14 delivers great performance, a hi-res display, and impressive battery life, packed into a lightweight, durable form factor.
  
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• NFL Draft 2024: Start Time, TV Schedule, First Round Order, How to Watch Without Cable - CNET

  22-04-2024 21:44 via cnet.com
  
  The NFL draft will be live from Detroit starting Thursday. You can watch every pick during the three-day event on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network.
  
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• The best plant subscription boxes of 2024

  22-04-2024 21:32 via zdnet.com
  
  We rounded up the best plant subscription boxes that offer different price points and plant types to fill your home with greenery this spring.
  
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• Can Meta AI code? I tested it against Llama, Gemini and ChatGPT - it wasn't even close

  22-04-2024 21:23 via zdnet.com
  
  I threw my suite of simple coding tests against Meta AI. The results proved there's really only one AI chatbot worth your time for programming.
  
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• Snag an Unlocked Motorola Razr Plus Foldable for Almost Half Off - CNET

  22-04-2024 21:16 via cnet.com
  
  If you’ve been eyeing a foldable phone but don’t want to break the bank, jump on this deal from Woot that knocks the price of a Razr Plus down to just $533.
  
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• The impressive Ring Spotlight Cam Pro is down to $200 as an Amazon deal

  22-04-2024 21:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The discounted battery-powered Ring Spotlight Cam Pro has a wide field of view and HDR video support. But there's an even better feature.
  
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• US House Passes Bill That Could Ban TikTok: What to Know - CNET

  22-04-2024 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  The House of Representatives approved legislation that would effectively ban TikTok. Here's what's next.
  
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• I've tried many smart locks, but the one I keep on my door is $150 on Amazon

  22-04-2024 21:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The Aqara U100 is ideal for Apple fans but great for everyone, combining Apple Home Key, keypad, fingerprint, NFC tags, and a physical key for unlocking -- all for $150.
  
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• If all kernel bugs are security bugs, how do you keep your Linux safe?

  22-04-2024 21:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Since February, there've been 800 newly assigned CVEs. Your job? Update your main Linux distro more often.
  
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• Best Weather Apps for 2024 - CNET

  22-04-2024 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Mother Nature can't surprise you when you're using these apps.
  
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• Best Flower Delivery Deals: Order Today and Save on Mother's Day Flowers - CNET

  22-04-2024 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Take advantage of these flower deals now and arrange for Mother's Day delivery ahead of time.
  
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• Get One of Our Favorite Stick Vacuums for $101 Off Right Now on Amazon - CNET

  22-04-2024 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  This pet-hair-busting vacuum is already affordable, but this deal can save you even more.
  
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• Google's Pixel 7 Pro Can Be Yours for Just $530 Today - CNET

  22-04-2024 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  This former flagship is still a solid option for most people, and this Amazon deal on a brand-new, unlocked model with 256GB of storage makes it an even better buy.
  
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• Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Deals: Get Up to $1,000 Off With Trade-In Credit, Plus More Perks - CNET

  22-04-2024 20:22 via cnet.com
  
  Ready to jump in on the foldable phone craze? These deals will make it more affordable and may even include additional goodies.
  
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• EU threatens TikTok Lite with ban over reward-to-watch feature

  22-04-2024 20:19 via theguardian.com
  
  App feature could be suspended unless child safety concerns addressed, in first use of sweeping new digital powersThe EU has said it will ban a new service launched by TikTok in Europe that it believes could be “as addictive as cigarettes” unless the company offers “compelling” fresh evidence that children are safeguarded.If the ban goes ahead, it would be the first time the EU has used sweeping new powers to impose sanctions on social media companies since its landmark D
  
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• This handheld power bank is powerful enough to jump-start your car

  22-04-2024 20:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The Topdon JS1500 can alleviate one of the biggest worries all drivers share, while keeping your devices fully charged at the same time.
  
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• Ocean Cleanup System 03 Is Catching Plastic Pollution in the Pacific - CNET

  22-04-2024 20:06 via cnet.com
  
  Boyan Slat, founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, explains the nonprofit's mission to clean up floating plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
  
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• Meet your new IT superhero: Citizen developers flex their AI muscles

  22-04-2024 20:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's one way to handle the tech skills shortage: IT functions are increasingly being delivered and maintained by hybrid pros with one foot in the business and the other in technology.
  
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• This Nespresso Vertuo Pop Plus Coffee Machine Costs Just $100 Right Now - CNET

  22-04-2024 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  It's time to ditch that old coffee machine for something a little more capable, and now you can do it for just $100.
  
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• The Great Pacific Garbage Patch: The Floating Islands of Trash Three Times the Size of France - CNET

  22-04-2024 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Pacific Ocean has two large gyres filled with trash, and it's coming from us.
  
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• My Best Tips After Setting Up My Own Off-Grid Solar Energy System - CNET

  22-04-2024 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Going solar is a big deal and a sizable investment, but thinking it through ahead of time can help you save time and money.
  
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• Best 4K TV Deals: Save Up to $400 on Top TVs From Samsung, TCL and More - CNET

  22-04-2024 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're looking to add another TV to your home or upgrade one you already have, one of these deals may help you do so without breaking the bank.
  
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• Anker's Charging Station and Power Strip Combo Is Back to Its All-Time Low Price - CNET

  22-04-2024 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  For a limited time only, this Anker 8-in-1 Qi2 wireless charger and power strip is back down to its all-time low price of just $70.
  
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• Elon Musk hits back at Australian court order against X images of stabbing

  22-04-2024 19:58 via theguardian.com
  
  The Tesla billionaire uses posts on his social media platform to attack Anthony Albanese and the eSafety commissionerFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastElon Musk has hit back at the Australian internet watchdog’s attempts to force his social media platform X into blocking users from seeing violent footage relating to the Sydney church stabbing.On Monday evening the Australian federal court ordered E
  
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• Act Fast to Grab a Windows 11 Pro Lifetime License for Only $30 - CNET

  22-04-2024 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  With this deal from StackSocial, you can get Microsoft's upgraded Pro OS for a small fraction of the regular price.
  
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• Bag a Nintendo Switch OLED for Just $310 While You Can - CNET

  22-04-2024 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  The Nintendo Switch OLED is a pretty great way to take your games on the road, and now you can do it for less, too.
  
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• You Can Lower Your Credit Card’s Interest Rate. Here’s How - CNET

  22-04-2024 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  You might not be stuck paying your card's high interest rate, even if your credit card company says no.
  
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• States With Later Tax Filing Deadlines: Delaware, Hawaii and More - CNET

  22-04-2024 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you live in one of these states, make sure you know what your tax filing deadline is.
  
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