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• Should you have to pay for online privacy?

  23-08-2024 23:10 via bbc.com
  
  Some websites have started introducing paywalls which can be lifted with data rather than cash.
  
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• Best Chromebook Deals: Budget and Premium Models to Suit All Needs

  23-08-2024 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  Chromebooks are pretty inexpensive in general, and these offers make them a downright steal.
  
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• One of the best foldable phones I've tested is not from Motorola or OnePlus

  23-08-2024 22:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip 6 features notable upgrades across the board - but it comes with a starting price that will make you think twice.
  
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• Best-Sounding Bluetooth Speakers for 2024

  23-08-2024 21:50 via cnet.com
  
  There are hundreds of portable Bluetooth speakers on the market. But only a few stand out for their top-notch sound quality. See which ones make the grade for sound quality with our CNET experts.
  
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• This secret Best Buy deal lets you get a new Pixel 9 for around $100. Here's how it works

  23-08-2024 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  I wasn't looking to upgrade my phone, but this trade in offer from Best Buy has me reconsidering.
  
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• Helix Plus Luxe Mattress Review 2024: A Bed Built for Burly Bodies

  23-08-2024 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Are you heavier and find that your mattress can't withstand your weight? If so, the Helix Plus Luxe could be your next mattress, but here's what to know before you buy it.
  
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• Best Bose Headphones and Earbuds

  23-08-2024 20:29 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for a new pair of Bose headphones or earbuds? Here's a look at the company's current top cans and buds.
  
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• Starlink Adds New Outside Region Fee to Combat Unauthorized Users

  23-08-2024 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  The new fee is designed to combat unauthorized sales of Starlink equipment in regions where it's currently not available.
  
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• Google Keep now builds lists for you, thanks to AI - but there's a catch

  23-08-2024 20:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Google's note-taking app doesn't just keep lists. Now, it can help you create them - for everything from packing to cooking. I tried it out. Here's how it went.
  
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• Best Buy's Tech Fest Sale Ends Soon, Here's What TVs, Tablets, Laptops and More to Get

  23-08-2024 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Apple, Sony, Samsung, HP, Govee and Razer are all offering major discounts throughout Best Buy's Tech Fest.
  
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• Save $25 With This Govee Smart Light String Deal While You Still Can

  23-08-2024 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  Make your home a little smarter and add a bit of flare, all while saving $25 on these Govee smart lights.
  
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• Score Up to Five Lines at Mint Mobile for Just $15 Right Now

  23-08-2024 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  If you've been considering switching to Mint Mobile, don't miss out on this unbelievable deal for new customers.
  
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• Zoma Hybrid Mattress Review: Comfortable Foams Plus Bouncy Coils

  23-08-2024 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Zoma Hybrid is Zoma's middle-tier bed, and it has a very similar design to its foam counterpart. Is it worth the extra cost?
  
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• Today's NYT Mini Crossword Hint for Aug. 23 Is to Think Soundalikes

  23-08-2024 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Two pairs of words in the NYT Mini Crossword for Aug. 23 match up.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hint for Aug. 23, #173 Is to Follow Your Nose

  23-08-2024 19:57 via cnet.com
  
  What's that smell? It's the Aug. 23 Strands puzzle, No. 173.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hint for Aug. 23, #1161 Is to Think of Double Letters

  23-08-2024 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  You'll need a double vowel for Wordle No. 1161 for Aug. 23.
  
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• 8 Foods You Should Never Freeze

  23-08-2024 19:46 via cnet.com
  
  Avoid mealy fruit and curdled milk by keeping these eight foods out of the freezer.
  
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• 'The Time Has Come' for Interest Rate Cuts, Powell Says

  23-08-2024 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  An interest rate cut looks increasingly likely in September. And there could be more in November and December.
  
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• I've tested hundreds of laptops. The Asus Zenbook S 16 has one of the most unique designs I've seen

  23-08-2024 19:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Asus' new Zenbook S 16 is a striking laptop constructed from a unique material, but its brilliant OLED display steals the show.
  
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• Best Mattress Deals: Labor Day Slashes Prices Across Top Brands Like Casper, Emma and More

  23-08-2024 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  Labor Day is getting closer and many of the top mattress names are already offering early sales.
  
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• Best 4K TV Deals: Super Savings From Top Brands Like Amazon, Samsung and LG

  23-08-2024 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Experience the best movies and latest TV shows in the highest quality imaginable.
  
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• My 5 favorite AI chatbot apps for Android - see what you can do with them

  23-08-2024 19:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Beyond the official ChatGPT app for Android, there are several helpful and interesting alternatives. These are the five chatbot apps I reach for most often. Try one, or try them all.
  
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• Microsoft says its killing Windows Control Panel - here's why I'm not holding my breath

  23-08-2024 19:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Finally, the 40-year-old tool will be deprecated in favor of the Settings app? Raise your hand if you still use Control Panel.
  
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• Best Free Antivirus Software for 2024

  23-08-2024 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  Keep your computer safe with these tried-and-tested free antivirus tools.
  
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• What To Do With a Security Breach? video

  23-08-2024 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  Danni Santana has helpful tips to secure your accounts after a data breach.
  
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• Want a programming job? Make sure you learn these three languages

  23-08-2024 19:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The 2024 IEEE Spectrum Top Programming Languages report is out. We've seen some movement at the top of the jobs list that you should know about. A few fell off the list, too.
  
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• Meta Reportedly Cancels Plans for High-End Mixed-Reality Headset

  23-08-2024 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The product would have launched in 2027 and competed with Apple Vision.
  
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• Meta Cancels Plans for High-End Mixed-Reality Headset, Report Says

  23-08-2024 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The product would have launched in 2027 and competed with the Apple Vision Pro.
  
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• Get a BJ's Wholesale Club membership for $20 right now

  23-08-2024 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Save 63% with this deal on an annual BJ's Wholesale Club membership to save on groceries, gas, household items, and more.
  
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• How We Test Streaming Services

  23-08-2024 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  We spend up to a week testing a single streaming service, looking for flaws, perks and everything in between.
  
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• ChatGPT is (obviously) the most popular AI app - but the runners up may surprise you

  23-08-2024 18:57 via zdnet.com
  
  ChatGPT still leads the way in generative AI apps, but the runners-up give some interesting insight into which tools are most popular - and how people are using them.
  
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• AI Engineering is the next frontier for technological advances: What to know

  23-08-2024 18:48 via zdnet.com
  
  How this new discipline is driving efficiency, innovation, and safety in everything from manufacturing to infrastructure.
  
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• Score the Impressive Sonos Ray Soundbar as It Hits a New All-Time Low Price

  23-08-2024 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  If you've been considering picking up a new soundbar, don't miss your chance to get the Sonos Ray for its cheapest price ever.
  
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• Your Budget Bores Me. Here's a Better Way to Manage Your Money

  23-08-2024 18:41 via cnet.com
  
  It's time to put your financial goals first. My twist on traditional budgeting can help.
  
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• Anker's 6-in-1 Power Strip Is Available at Record Low Price for Prime Members

  23-08-2024 18:41 via cnet.com
  
  For a limited time, Amazon Prime members can keep all their devices charged for just $19 with this 6-in-1 power strip.
  
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• Best Amazon Deals: Everyday Essentials and Top Tech for Under $100

  23-08-2024 18:36 via cnet.com
  
  From kitchen appliances to cheap monitors and everything else in between, here are the Amazon bargains to look at now.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Livestream Aston Villa vs. Arsenal From Anywhere

  23-08-2024 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  The pick of the weekend's EPL matches sees Unai Emery face his former club.
  
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• Best Anime Streaming Services of 2024

  23-08-2024 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  Our recommendations on where to stream originals and licensed anime like One Piece or Oshi no Ko.
  
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• Take the Party Everywhere With Almost 30% on One of Our Favorite Bluetooth Speakers

  23-08-2024 18:12 via cnet.com
  
  Depending on your color choice, you can score the Bose SoundLink Flex speaker for around $100.
  
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• Best VPN Deals: Add Some More Online Security for as Little as $2 a Month

  23-08-2024 18:02 via cnet.com
  
  Grab yourself one of the best VPNs around and save money along the way.
  
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• Buy a Microsoft Project Pro or Microsoft Visio Pro license for $20 with this deal

  23-08-2024 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's project management solutions include timesheet support, org charts, and more to help you stay organized -- and they're on sale for 92% off.
  
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• iPhone Users in Europe Will Soon Get to Choose Their Default Calling and Messaging Apps

  23-08-2024 17:58 via cnet.com
  
  The tech titan says the ability to delete and change default apps will roll out before the end of this year.
  
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• Royal Society facing calls to expel Elon Musk amid concerns about conduct

  23-08-2024 17:30
  
  Exclusive: Some fellows fear tech billionaire could bring institution into disrepute with incendiary commentsThe Royal Society is facing calls to expel Elon Musk from its fellowship over concerns about the tech billionaire’s conduct.The Guardian understands Musk, who owns the social media site X, was elected as a fellow of the UK’s national academy of sciences in 2018 in recognition of his work and impact in the space and electric vehicle industries, with some considering him a &ldqu
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Lincoln, Nebraska

  23-08-2024 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  Nebraska's capital city offers plenty of broadband options for high-speed fiber to fixed wireless. Here are CNET's top picks for the best home internet in Lincoln.
  
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• If you want a programming job, be sure to learn these three languages

  23-08-2024 17:13 via zdnet.com
  
  The 2024 IEEE Spectrum Top Programming Languages report is out. We've seen some movement at the top of the jobs list that you should know about. A few fell off the list, too.
  
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• Best MacBook Deals: Save on Apple Laptops Including Its Newest M3 Models

  23-08-2024 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're looking for a workstation MacBook Pro or the svelte MacBook Air, we've found all the best prices across Apple's lineup.
  
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• Best 6-Month CD Rates for August 2024

  23-08-2024 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can secure an APY up to three times the national average with one of the best six-month CD rates.
  
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• Need Microsoft Office? Grab a license for Windows or Mac for $25 with this deal

  23-08-2024 16:59 via zdnet.com
  
  This deal gets you a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows or Mac and access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for 89% off.
  
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• Apple's Rough iPhone Launch 10 Years Ago Compared to Now

  23-08-2024 16:44 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: In 2014, Apple annoyed millions of users by putting U2 on every iTunes account -- and that wasn't the only drama that came from one iPhone event.
  
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• Say Goodbye to Recurring Monthly Fees With Over 90% Off a Microsoft Project Lifetime Subscription

  23-08-2024 16:39 via cnet.com
  
  For only $20, you can take care of all your project management needs with access to Microsoft Project 2021 for life.
  
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