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• Today's NYT Connections Hint for Aug. 22 #438 Is to Know Your Newspapers

  22-08-2024 23:56 via cnet.com
  
  Journalists and readers should do well on Connections No. 438, for Aug. 22
  
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• I Can Play This All Day: Early Hands-On With Cap and Bucky in Marvel Rivals

  22-08-2024 23:55 via cnet.com
  An early look at the new heroes before the Marvel Rivals release in December.
  
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• Assassin's Creed: Shadows Is the Class of Ubisoft's Iconic Game Franchise video

  22-08-2024 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  Set in feudal Japan, Assassin's Creed: Shadows features a shinobi assassin and an African samurai.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hint for Aug. 22, #1160 Is to Use Force

  22-08-2024 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  Yes, the headline is a hint to the answer for Wordle No. 1160 for Aug. 22.
  
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• The First Berserker Khazan is My Favorite Game at Gamescom, So Far video

  22-08-2024 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  Fast combat and gorgeous cel shaded anime art style make The First Berserker Khazan a highlight of Gamescom
  
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• You.com Wants to Be Your AI Search Engine for Complex Work Queries

  22-08-2024 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  The startup hopes to distinguish itself from heavyweights like Google and OpenAI by zeroing in on a niche.
  
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• Social Media Detox: How to Unplug for Better Mental Health

  22-08-2024 23:34 via cnet.com
  
  Spending time offline during a digital or social media detox can help you foster better relationships IRL and improve mental health. Here's how to start.
  
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• 'LOTR: The War of the Rohirrim' Teaser Trailer Brings Anime Action to Middle-earth

  22-08-2024 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  The anime prequel hits theaters later this year.
  
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• Forget the Pro - The $799 Google Pixel 9 is one of my favorite smartphones of 2024

  22-08-2024 22:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The Pro and Pro XL might get all the attention, but Google's Pixel 9 features an updated design, gorgeous camera, and compelling AI features.
  
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• Linksys Hydra Pro 6 Review: An Excellent Wi-Fi 6 Router With No Frills

  22-08-2024 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  Excellent Wi-Fi 6 performance, but don't pay more than $250.
  
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• Savings and CD Rates Have Peaked. Here's How This Affects Your Money

  22-08-2024 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  APYs are on the way down, but there's still time to maximize your savings.
  
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• Salesforce unveils AI agents for sales teams - here's how they help

  22-08-2024 22:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Because 'no sales team has enough pipeline,' these AI-powered programs can assist with qualifying a sales lead and helping a salesperson rehearse their pitch.
  
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• Low on vitamin D? This new smart ring feature aims to help

  22-08-2024 22:37 via zdnet.com
  
  Ultrahuman Ring Air's new PowerPlug will let you know when to go outside and get some sun.
  
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• Yemen weapons dealers selling machine-guns on X

  22-08-2024 22:01 via bbc.com
  
  The traders operate in the capital Sana’a and other areas under control of the Houthis.
  
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• Best Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Ultra Deals: Save With Discounts, Trade-Ins, Free Services and More

  22-08-2024 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  We found all the best prices available right now across both the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Ultra models.
  
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• FDA Signs Off on New COVID Shots: Here's What to Know

  22-08-2024 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  Vaccine formulas have been revamped, and health officials have already recommended them for everyone six months and up, amid a COVID-heavy summer.
  
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• This Small Appliance Keeps the Kitchen Cool and Energy Bills Low

  22-08-2024 21:55 via cnet.com
  
  During a heat wave, you'd be wise to swap use of the oven for this energy efficient countertop cooker.
  
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• Best JBL Speakers

  22-08-2024 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  Check out our favorite wireless speakers from JBL, which has everything from a tiny micro Bluetooth speaker to jumbo party speakers at a variety of price points.
  
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• Best Gaming PC Deals: Get More Than $600 in Discounts on Budget and Premium Models

  22-08-2024 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  From Amazon to Best Buy to Walmart and beyond, here are the best deals on gaming PCs to pick up now.
  
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• It's Long Past Time to Clean Your Moldy Keurig. Here's How

  22-08-2024 21:12 via cnet.com
  
  You wouldn't serve coffee in a dirty mug so don't make it in a dirty coffee maker.
  
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• 'The Killer': How to Stream the New Assassin Movie From Anywhere

  22-08-2024 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Lupin's Omar Sy stars in this reworked version of John Woo's 1989 classic.
  
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• Skip Counting Sheep. This New Sleep Hack Can Put You Right to Sleep

  22-08-2024 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Will the cognitive shuffle help you sleep better? Here are perspectives from those who have tried this technique.
  
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• Shop Mattress Firm’s Best Sale of the Year This Labor Day

  22-08-2024 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get king-size beds at queen-size prices this Labor Day at Mattress Firm. Here's how you can also score a free adjustable base.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Livestream PSG vs. Montpellier From Anywhere

  22-08-2024 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Paris Saint-Germain looks to make it two wins in a row as they host La Paillade.
  
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• Best Laptop Deals: Discounts of Up to $500 on Apple, Acer, Dell and More

  22-08-2024 20:51 via cnet.com
  
  Whether or not you're a student, with school season closing in, it's a great time to upgrade your laptop. Here are all the best models worth checking out.
  
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• New Jersey Solar Panel Incentives: Net Metering, Tax Breaks and More

  22-08-2024 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  State solar incentives make the decision to install solar panels a lot easier. Here’s how you can save (and even earn) money with solar panels in New Jersey.
  
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• Like it or not, this open source AI definition take a giant step forward

  22-08-2024 20:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest version of the Open Source Initiative's draft is available for review. Let the arguments begin!
  
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• Buy a Samsung Galaxy A35 at Amazon and get a pair of Buds FE free

  22-08-2024 20:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon is offering a free pair of Samsung Buds FE wireless earbuds when you purchase a 128GB Samsung Galaxy A35 smartphone.
  
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• Can You Really Mail Yourself an AirTag to Catch Mail Thieves? Maybe!

  22-08-2024 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  This story may be going viral, but the trick works only with a whole lot of help. Here's what you'd need.
  
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• Best Cheap TV Deals: Watch the Latest Movies and Shows for as Low as $120

  22-08-2024 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  From 32-inch to 75-inch, here are the best TVs to get for under the $500 mark.
  
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• Scrolling YouTube videos is making us more bored - and the antidote will surprise you

  22-08-2024 20:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether it's YouTube, TikTok, or Netflix, switching between videos makes everything worse. Why does digital media do this to us?Psychologists have a theory.
  
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• Can You Install a Home Battery System by Yourself?

  22-08-2024 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  A home battery installation is best left to the professionals. In some cases, you don't have a choice.
  
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• Best Houseplants for Air Purification and Low Light Environments

  22-08-2024 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  These plants can thrive without tons of sunlight and purify your home's air.
  
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• Best Solar Inverters of 2024

  22-08-2024 19:37 via cnet.com
  
  Solar inverters are the unspoken heroes that make your solar panels function, turning sunlight into electricity that your home appliances can use. Here are some of the best.
  
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• You can get the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus for over 50% off with this trade-in deal

  22-08-2024 19:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon is offering a 46% discount on their Fire HD 8 Plus tablet, but with a qualified trade-in, you can save an additional 20%, bringing the price down to just $52
  
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• I Played the New Star Wars Outlaws Game at Gamescom video

  22-08-2024 19:09 via cnet.com
  
  The upcoming heist adventure game set in the era of the original Star Wars trilogy will be released August 30, 2024.
  
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• The Pixel 9 Pro XL's New Design Is One of My Favorite Things About It

  22-08-2024 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  I've had my hands all over Google's new phone. Take a look.
  
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• Best Galaxy Ring Deals: Monitor Your Health and Fitness With Samsung's New Smart Ring

  22-08-2024 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's latest release, the Galaxy Ring, keeps track of your fitness vitals and health in a compact, discreet smart design.
  
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• Best Galaxy Watch Deals: Discounts on the Galaxy Watch 7, Ultra and More With Trade-Ins and New Lines

  22-08-2024 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking for a good deal on a new Galaxy Watch, you're in the right place. These are the best discounts we could find on new and previous-gen watches.
  
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• This great Amazon Fire TV Omni Series QLED is $170 off right now

  22-08-2024 18:37 via zdnet.com
  
  The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED offers excellent picture and audio quality for both streaming and console gaming, and you can save $170 on the 55-inch version.
  
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• JBL Go 4 review: a fun-size budget Bluetooth speaker, just don’t expect big things

  22-08-2024 18:30 via techradar.com
  
  The compact and durable JBL Go 4 makes for a good poolside companion. It’s the latest, May 2024-issue model in the Go range, and is one of the first JBL speakers to feature Auracast, along with the Clip 5 and the Xtreme 4 – both of which are happy members of our best Bluetooth speakers buying guide. It's reasonably priced at $49.95 / £39.99 / $59.95 and is available to purchase in the US, UK, and Australia from the official JBL website, and from Amazon for $49.95 / £
  
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• Taylor Swift's London Shows Set Records for Mobile Data Use Among Fans

  22-08-2024 18:10 via cnet.com
  
  Exclusive: The August and Champagne Problems moments saw mobile data use peak during Wembley Eras Tour Shows.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Kent, Washington

  22-08-2024 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for the best internet in Kent? Xfinity is the best option for many but there are some other options.
  
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• Best Home Security Cameras With Floodlights in 2024

  22-08-2024 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Light up dark spaces and ward off trespassers with these powerful cams from Lorex, Eufy, Google Nest and more.
  
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• Best Laptop Deals: Discounts of up to $500 Across Apple, Acer, Dell and More

  22-08-2024 17:59 via cnet.com
  
  It's a great time to upgrade your laptop with the school season closing in. Here are all the best models worth getting at a lower rate.
  
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• I crashed my iPhone with these four characters so you don't have to

  22-08-2024 17:25 via zdnet.com
  
  This bug crashes iPhones running iOS 17, and causes those running the iOS 18 beta to stutter. Here's what that looks like.
  
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• Save Up to $400 Off Motorola Phones Including the Razr Plus Foldable Today

  22-08-2024 17:21 via cnet.com
  
  Now is your chance to pick up one of several Motorola phones with deep discounts for a limited time.
  
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• Scientists enable hydrogel to play and improve at Pong video game

  22-08-2024 17:00
  
  Researchers say their creation has memory, which it can use to perform better by gaining experienceResearchers have found a soft and squidgy water-rich gel is not only able to play the video game Pong, but gets better at it over time.The findings come almost two years after brain cells in a dish were taught how to play the 1970s classic, a result the researchers involved said showed “something that resembles intelligence”. Continue reading...
  
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• How to Season a Griddle

  22-08-2024 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  A properly seasoned griddle can become your favorite place to cook year-round.
  
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• Buy a Windows 11 Pro license for $23 right now

  22-08-2024 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for more productivity features to help you get things done, and save 88% with this deal.
  
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