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• Best Floodlight Home Security Cameras of 2024

  02-08-2024 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  Clear away the shadows with our expert picks for floodlight security cameras from Eufy, Google Nest and more.
  
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• Best Pizza Ovens for 2024

  02-08-2024 23:44 via cnet.com
  
  Turn your next summertime backyard bash into a sizzling pizza party. We tested seven ovens, including models from Ooni and Gozney, to find the best at-home pizza ovens for 2024.
  
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• Can You Guess Which Zones in Your Fridge Are the Coldest (and Warmest)?

  02-08-2024 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Knowing fridge zones and putting food in the right places will help keep groceries from spoiling or succumbing to frostbite. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Once-in-a-Lifetime Cosmic Nova Explosion Is Coming: How to Watch

  02-08-2024 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  The upcoming nova is big enough for skygazers to see it with the naked eye.
  
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• Don't Miss a Chance to See 6 Planets in the Sky in the Upcoming Planet Parade

  02-08-2024 23:11 via cnet.com
  
  Determined skygazers will be able to see Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter, Mars and Mercury.
  
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• Best Elden Ring DLC Weapons in Shadow of the Erdtree and Where to Find Them

  02-08-2024 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  The new Elden Ring DLC can be extremely tough. Finding the right weapons can help you conquer the Lands Between.
  
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• Fire Hazard: Over 55,000 Avocado Organic Mattress Pads Recalled

  02-08-2024 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  If you're sleeping on a quilted Avocado mattress pad, it may have been recalled due to a fire hazard. Here's what to do.
  
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• Best Blenders 2024 -- Tested by CNET Experts

  02-08-2024 22:32 via cnet.com
  
  We've blended through many things to find out the best blenders in different categories, from saving money to making smoothies.
  
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• Best PlayStation Deals: Last Few Days to Grab Games and Gear at Low Prices

  02-08-2024 22:08 via cnet.com
  
  PlayStation's summer sale is running through August 5. Take a look at this list and see which games or consoles you want to get before the sale ends.
  
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• Shop Smarter, Not Harder. This Money-Saving Back-to-School Tip is a Game-Changer

  02-08-2024 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  I'm even applying this tip to my weekly Target hauls.
  
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• I changed these 5 soundbar settings to instantly improve the audio quality

  02-08-2024 21:56 via zdnet.com
  
  If you already have a soundbar, you've taken the first step to converting your home into a theater-like venue for cinematic sound. Here are a few steps to take things up a notch.
  
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• Our Favorite Stick Vacuum Is Discounted for a Limited Time Only

  02-08-2024 21:52 via cnet.com
  
  Get an impressive 30% off on the Tineco S11 cordless vacuum, bringing it down to just $210.
  
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• Dell XPS 13 9345 review: the best XPS 13 ever

  02-08-2024 21:15 via techradar.com
  
  Dell XPS 13: Two-minute review
  The Dell XPS 13 is generally a pretty good series of laptops, usually scoring a four out of five stars rating, though 2022's Dell XPS 13 Plus received a lower score thanks to build quality issues. But how does the latest one stack up, equipped with the powerful Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite CPU? Quite well actually, as it's now one of the best Windows laptops and best laptops of the year, coupling its already stellar design and portability with much-improved batter
  
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• Dell XPS 13 (2024) review: the best XPS 13 ever

  02-08-2024 21:15 via techradar.com
  
  Dell XPS 13 (2024): Two-minute review
  The Dell XPS 13 (2024) is the newest entry in what is generally a pretty good series of laptops, usually scoring at least a four-out-of-five star rating when we review them, though 2022's Dell XPS 13 Plus received a lower score thanks to build quality issues. But how does the latest one stack up, equipped with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite CPU? Quite well actually, as it's now one of the best Windows laptops and best laptops of the year, coup
  
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• Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for August 2 Get Kind Of Meta

  02-08-2024 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  The NYT Mini Crossword for Aug. 2 includes a word (abbreviation?) from this subhead.
  
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• Yes, Your Wi-Fi Can Get Hacked. Here's How to Secure Your Network

  02-08-2024 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  No network is ever fully secure, but you can certainly make it harder for hackers and Wi-Fi freeloaders to gain access. Here's how to secure your Wi-Fi.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hint for August 2, #152 Is Location, Location, Location

  02-08-2024 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  The August 2 Strands puzzle, No. 152 wants to know where you are.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Puzzle for August 2, #418 Is the Toughest Yet

  02-08-2024 20:58 via cnet.com
  
  Today's Connections No. 418, for August 2, really tested players' brains.
  
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• Get an Apple AirTag for Less Than $20 Each When You Buy a 4-Pack

  02-08-2024 20:55 via cnet.com
  
  During Best Buy's flash sale, you can get yourself a four-pack of Apple AirTags for just $19 each.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hint for August 2, #1140 Puts Users in a Winter Mood

  02-08-2024 20:54 via cnet.com
  
  It's still summer, but Wordle No. 1140 for August 2 is thinking winter.
  
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• Best iPhone VPN of 2024

  02-08-2024 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  Boost your browsing privacy on the go with the best iPhone VPNs we've tested.
  
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• Justice Department Sues TikTok Over Alleged Violations of Child Privacy Law

  02-08-2024 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Government officials say the company made it too easy for kids to fake their age, collected personal data and didn't delete their accounts upon parental request.
  
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• Justice Department Sues TikTok Over Alleged Child Privacy Law Violations

  02-08-2024 20:42 via cnet.com
  
  Government officials say the company made it too easy for kids to fake their age, collected personal data and didn't delete their accounts upon parental request.
  
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• 5 Linux commands to use for quickly viewing the content of files

  02-08-2024 20:35 via zdnet.com
  
  From code and notes to configuration files (and everything in between), I have to view the content files regularly. Here are five ways to do it.
  
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• Intel sees AI in enterprise on a 'three to five-year path'

  02-08-2024 20:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The chip giant is collaborating with open-source software developers and partners to make AI more 'turnkey.'
  
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• Starlink Quietly Rolls Out Invite-Only Family Plan

  02-08-2024 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  The additional subscription will reportedly cost $100 per month -- down from $120.
  
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• One of the best vlogging cameras I've tested is a Canon shaped like a flip phone

  02-08-2024 20:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The Canon Powershot V10 is a unique camera for vloggers and content creators who value ultraportability and one-handed shooting.
  
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• US sues TikTok and ByteDance for allegedly failing to protect children’s privacy

  02-08-2024 20:10 via theguardian.com
  Lawsuit says TikTok violated law that prohibits collecting, using or disclosing personal information from children under 13 without parental consentThe US Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission have sued TikTok and its parent company ByteDance for allegedly failing to protect children’s privacy on the social media app.The government said TikTok violated a law that prohibits collecting, using, or disclosing personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Co
  
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• Best Outdoor Home Security Cameras 2024 -- Expert Tested

  02-08-2024 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  Upgrade, replace, or acquire new security cameras to keep your house secure this summer. Browse through our categories of tested and reviewed outdoor cameras and find one that works best for you and your home.
  
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• Best Internet Deals for August 2024

  02-08-2024 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  Get fast speeds for a low price, plus bonus offers such as gift cards and exclusive discounts. Here are the best internet deals going on now.
  
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• Best TV in 2024: Tested and Reviewed by TV Experts

  02-08-2024 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  Shopping for a new TV? Here are our top picks for the best TVs of 2024, based on side-by-side comparisons at CNET's testing lab.
  
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• Perseids Meteor Shower Will Peak in August: Here's How to Watch

  02-08-2024 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  Eclipses, auroras -- this has been a memorable year for skygazers, and now here comes the annual meteor shower, which can produce up to 100 meteors per hour.
  
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• The Google Pixel 8A Drops to a New Low Price

  02-08-2024 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  The Google Pixel 8A is already a budget-friendly phone and now you can score one for even less, at the lowest price ever offered.
  
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• Starmer’s live facial recognition plan would usher in national ID, campaigners say

  02-08-2024 19:32 via theguardian.com
  
  PM accused of ignoring civil rights and aping autocracies as he proposes new powers after far-right unrestCivil liberties campaigners have said that a proposal made by Keir Starmer on Thursday to expand the use of live facial recognition technology would amount to the effective introduction of a national ID card system based on people’s faces.Silkie Carlo, the director of Big Brother Watch, said it was ironic the new prime minister was suggesting a greater use of facial matching on the sam
  
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• Game Informer Magazine Shuts Down

  02-08-2024 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  Owner GameStop has shuttered the longest-running American gaming magazine.
  
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• The best webcams for streaming of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

  02-08-2024 19:24 via zdnet.com
  
  We tested some of the best webcams for streaming from HyperX, Logitech, and more to help you find the best webcam for improving the production value of your pre-recorded content or live stream.
  
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• CIT Bank: 2024 Banking Review

  02-08-2024 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  This bank offers competitive yields on some of its savings accounts.
  
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• Best Prepaid Phone Plans for August 2024

  02-08-2024 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  When it comes to finding a prepaid phone plan, traditional carriers like AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile aren't your only options. Here are our picks for the best prepaid phone plans.
  
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• How to Stream All the 'Planet of the Apes' Films

  02-08-2024 18:49 via cnet.com
  
  Hulu has every movie in the franchise.
  
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• Pixlr Now Has AI Tools to Go With Its Photo Editing Tools. I Gave It a Try

  02-08-2024 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  Pixlr tries to distinguish itself as a more user-friendly platform than its competitors, but says it can also still cater to more advanced users.
  
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• We must be wary of the power of AI | Letters

  02-08-2024 18:41 via theguardian.com
  
  Robert Skidelsky is concerned about the surveillance potential or AI, while Brian Reffin Smith is worried about its capacity to hijack culture, and Michael Heaton warns that it relieves us of the need to thinkIn his interesting opinion article (Robots sacked, screenings shut down: a new movement of luddites is rising up against AI, 27 July), Ed Newton-Rex misses one of the most serious concerns about artificial intelligence: its surveillance potential. Governments have always spied on their subj
  
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• You can get Sony's PlayStation VR2 gaming headset right now for $200 off

  02-08-2024 18:39 via zdnet.com
  
  If you've been looking for a chance to jump into VR, right now is a great time.
  
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• Adobe Illustrator's new generative vector fill is game-changing (even if you can't draw)

  02-08-2024 18:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Illustrator's AI features can generate vector creations from basic prompts, making complex art effortlessly accessible. This could be the future of design, but there are limitations and potential legal concerns.
  
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• Fed Leaves Interest Rates Alone, But Powell Says a Cut Is 'On the Table' for September

  02-08-2024 18:34 via cnet.com
  
  With inflation easing and the job market cooling, most experts predict at least one rate cut is on the horizon.
  
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• Best Pixel 7A Deals: Get Some Freebies and Save With Trade-Ins

  02-08-2024 18:34 via cnet.com
  
  Get money off an excellent budget phone with these Pixel 7A deals.
  
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• Why Do I Sleep So Hot? 6 Unexpected Reason and What To Do About It

  02-08-2024 18:23 via cnet.com
  
  Don't let overheating ruin your sleep. These six things might waking you up at night.
  
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• I Tried Breville's New Oracle Jet: Here's What $2,000 Worth of Espresso Machine Gets You

  02-08-2024 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  I tried the brand's most feature-heavy model yet with a special mode for making cold brew. So is the Oracle Jet worth two grand?
  
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• Best Snack Box Subscriptions for 2024

  02-08-2024 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  Elevate your snacking routine or up your gifting game with one of these thrilling monthly snack clubs.
  
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• Best Buy Launches New 48-Hour Flash Sale With Discounts on AirPods, Kindles, TVs and More

  02-08-2024 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  Act fast to save on popular products from Apple, Google, Samsung and more before this sale ends Saturday, Aug. 3.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S23 Deals: Get Big Savings on New Lines and Trade-Ins

  02-08-2024 18:17 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking for an incredible Samsung Galaxy S23 phone but don't want to pay full price, we can help.
  
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