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• I tested the new Thunderbird Appointment tool, and it's thoroughly impressive - and free

  02-10-2024 23:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Even in beta, this new appointment service is easy to use and worth a look if your small business could benefit from online scheduling.
  
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• Spectrum Offers Free Wi-Fi at 90,000 Access Points Following Hurricane Helene

  02-10-2024 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Those cut off from internet and regular cellphone services may be able to get online with help from Spectrum.
  
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• Meet Moo Deng, Pesto the Penguin and Other Viral Animals We Love to Love

  02-10-2024 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  Even Saturday Night Live couldn't ignore pygmy hippo mania, giving Moo Deng an entire Weekend Update sketch.
  
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• Could the Port Strike Lead to High Holiday Costs and Delays? What Experts Say

  02-10-2024 23:18 via cnet.com
  
  A longer stoppage by dockworkers may impact how consumers buy and spend this fall.
  
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• OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal

  02-10-2024 23:07 via bbc.com
  
  The deal makes the ChatGPT-maker one of the most valuable start-ups in the world.
  
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• Pokemon-Like Shooter Game Palworld Coming to Mobile, Despite Lawsuit

  02-10-2024 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The news comes days after the game launched on PlayStation.
  
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• Best Universal Remote for 2024

  02-10-2024 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you've been looking for a universal remote to control your TV, these are the best options out there.
  
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• Best Projector for 2024

  02-10-2024 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  We've tested the best projectors on the market, check out our favorites.
  
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• Meta's new 512GB Quest 3 deal may be the best October Prime Day VR deal right now

  02-10-2024 22:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Meta announced that it will discontinue the 128GB version of the Quest 3 VR headset, and drop the price of the the 512GB by $150. Just in time for Amazon's Big Deal Days on October 8-9.
  
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• Save $200 on this Sony home theater bundle before October Prime Day

  02-10-2024 22:48 via zdnet.com
  
  If you've been waiting to upgrade your home theater, now is your chance to snag an awesome bundle deal from Sony that includes a Bravia 7 Mini LED TV and a Sony Bravia Bar 8 for $2,350 (a savings of $200).
  
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• The Best Apple Watch Series 9 Cases in 2024

  02-10-2024 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  Need protection for your Apple Watch Series 9? Here are the best Apple Watch cases to choose from for both the 41mm and 45mm versions.
  
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• Best AirPods Deals: Save on These Popular Apple and Beats Headphones

  02-10-2024 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  We found all the best prices available today including on Apple's new AirPods 4 wireless earbuds.
  
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• Best Vacuum Deals: Save Money and Time With Big Discounts on Top-Rated Vacuums

  02-10-2024 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  Snag one of these vacuum cleaner deals and you'll be saving time, effort and money.
  
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• Mortgage Rate Predictions: Fed Cuts, Labor Data and What's Next

  02-10-2024 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  Here's what's happening in the mortgage market for the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2024.
  
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• Use These Amazon Prime Perks During the October Prime Day

  02-10-2024 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon is hosting a Prime Day event Oct. 8 and 9. Here's how to optimize your shopping during the big sale.
  
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• Raspberry Pi gets AI vision superpowers

  02-10-2024 22:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Raspberry Pi's new AI camera is specifically designed from the ground up for AI applications.
  
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• Here's When You'll Be Able to See Comet A3

  02-10-2024 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The ideal time to catch sight of the A3 comet is coming up soon.
  
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• Best TV Sales: Save on Fantastic New TVs From Top Brands

  02-10-2024 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  TV upgrades can be costly, but these TV deals offer discounts on brands such as Samsung, LG, Sony and more so you can have cozy nights in.
  
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• Best Dash Cam Deals: Stay Safe While Saving Over $100 on Top-Rated Dash Cams

  02-10-2024 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  You'd rather be on the safe side, especially when there's a chance of things going wrong. A dash cam is there to back you up and provide peace of mind when things go wrong.
  
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• Businesses can reach decision dominance using AI. Here's how

  02-10-2024 21:20 via zdnet.com
  
  How can a company assess faster and more effectively than its competitors? The answer is spelled SUDA -the ability to Sense, Understand, Decide, Act. Here's how it works in an AI powered economy.
  
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• The Best Ways to Slash Your Electric, Gas and Water Bills This Fall

  02-10-2024 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  CNET experts have compiled a list of energy-saving and cost-cutting tips that will help you save all autumn by improving energy efficency.
  
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• Buy Microsoft Office for Windows for $40 right now

  02-10-2024 21:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Pay just once and get a lifetime license to the Microsoft Office 2021 app suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) on your PC for 81% off right now (there's a deal for a Mac version, too).
  
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• Waymo Is Opening Up Driverless Rides in Austin. Here's Everywhere You Can Hail the Robotaxi

  02-10-2024 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  The service is expanding into Austin and Atlanta, as part of a partnership with Uber.
  
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• Everyone Should Be Doing These 3 Yoga Poses for Better Sleep

  02-10-2024 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Yoga is one of the simplest and most effective ways to relax before bed. These are the top three accessible yoga poses that anyone can do.
  
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• Best Home Equity Loan Lenders for October 2024

  02-10-2024 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're planning on tapping into your home's equity with a home equity loan, our list of the top lenders can help you find the best rate.
  
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• Best early Prime Day gaming deals to shop in October 2024

  02-10-2024 20:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon's Big Deal Days sale is next week, but you can already save big on consoles, and games and accessories for your gaming PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, or PlayStation 5.
  
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• Prime Members: Save a Massive $1,750 on This EcoFlow Delta Pro at Amazon Right Now

  02-10-2024 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  This EcoFlow Delta Pro is powerful, portable and now, much cheaper thanks to this early Amazon Prime day discount of 28%.
  
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• M4 Macs expected at Apple's event this month - here's everything we know

  02-10-2024 20:37 via zdnet.com
  
  While there's no official date yet, here's why we're predicting these product reveals sooner rather than later.
  
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• Stop Storing Cheese in Plastic Wrap or Baggies. Here's How the Pros Do It

  02-10-2024 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  A cheesemonger told us to ditch the plastic baggies and store cheese like this instead.
  
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• Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for $18 right now - a new low price

  02-10-2024 20:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Save 90% on a Windows 11 Pro license for more productivity features to help you get things done.
  
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• Compare Current Refinance Rates in October 2024

  02-10-2024 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Mortgage interest rates are finally falling. See if you could save money by refinancing your home loan.
  
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• I'm a tech editor and cover shopping events. Here are 9 October Prime Day deals I'd snag now

  02-10-2024 20:20 via zdnet.com
  
  I write about tech deals all the time. Here are the top products I'd nab right now that are worth your money ahead of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale.
  
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• OpenAI raises $6.6bn in funding, is valued at $157bn

  02-10-2024 20:18
  
  The startup behind ChatGP, which is reportedly planning to become a for-profit business, is now valued on par with UberOpenAI has raised $6.6bn (£5bn) in a funding round that values the artificial intelligence business at $157bn, with chipmaker Nvidia and Japanese group SoftBank among its investors.The San Francisco-based startup, responsible for the ChatGPT chatbot, did not give details of a reported restructuring that will transform it into a for-profit business. The funding round was le
  
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• ChatGPT Told Me What to Cook for a Week. I Think I'm in Love

  02-10-2024 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Meal planning is key for eating healthy but who has the time? Turns out ChatGPT does.
  
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• Best MacBook Deals: Get an Apple Laptop for Up to $500 Less

  02-10-2024 20:12 via cnet.com
  
  Apple MacBooks fluctuate in price, so we make sure the best deals are rounded up in one place.
  
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• How to Get a Free Prime Membership Ahead of October Prime Day 2024

  02-10-2024 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to get a free Prime Membership so you can get in on the October Prime Day event deals.
  
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• Stress Less, Live More: 7 Mental Health Hacks for Year-Round Happiness

  02-10-2024 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you've been feeling down, try using these simple happiness hacks today. They will boost your mental health for free.
  
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• Amazon Resale: Amazon's Secret Deals You Didn't Know About

  02-10-2024 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Before your next Amazon purchase, make sure you use this trick (and no, you don't need to be a Prime member).
  
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• Ever Wonder What a Krabby Patty Tastes Like? You Can Try One Soon at Wendy's

  02-10-2024 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  The burger chain is celebrating SpongeBob's 25th birthday by adding a Krabby Patty to the menu for a limited time. Here's what we know.
  
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• BEver Wonder What a Krabby Patty Tastes Like? You Can Try One Soon at Wendy's

  02-10-2024 19:54 via cnet.com
  
  The burger chain is celebrating SpongeBob's 25th birthday by adding a Krabby Patty to the menu for a limited time. Here's what we know.
  
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• Microsoft Office 2024 now available without a subscription for PC and Mac

  02-10-2024 19:48 via zdnet.com
  
  For the first time since 2021, the Office suite is available as a standalone, one-time purchase. Here's everything new in Office 2024.
  
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• Mattress Firm’s New Sale Offers Up to $600 in Savings and a Free Adjustable Base

  02-10-2024 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  More than 50% in discounts have been applied to mattresses from Nectar, Beautyrest, Sealy and more.
  
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• Champions League Soccer: Livestream Lille vs. Real Madrid From Anywhere

  02-10-2024 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Carlo Ancelotti's Los Blancos head to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
  
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• French AI summit to focus on environmental impact of energy-hungry tech

  02-10-2024 19:43
  
  Event will push for greater transparency and aims to rank AI firms in terms of ability to meet climate goalsWorld leaders at the next AI summit will focus on the impact on the environment and jobs, including the possibility of ranking the greenest AI companies, it has been announced.Rating artificial intelligence companies in terms of their ecological impact is among the proposals under consideration, while other areas being looked at include the effect on the labour market, giving all countries
  
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• Amazon's new Fire tablets with AI are already on sale before Prime Day

  02-10-2024 19:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Packing 50% more RAM and a host of generative AI features, the Fire HD 8 tablet is just $55 through Oct. 9.
  
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• I've tested dozens of power banks. This one is in a class of its own

  02-10-2024 19:42 via zdnet.com
  
  The Cuktech P-series power bank may look like something from a sci-fi movie, but its efficiency and premium build are very real.
  
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• The best QLED TV I've tested isn't from Samsung or LG, and it's $300 off at Best Buy

  02-10-2024 19:32 via zdnet.com
  
  The TCL QM8 delivers excellent picture quality, great sound, and a dedicated picture mode for console gamers at a price that's not going to break the bank. And right now at Best Buy, you can save $300 on the 65-inch model.
  
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• Save Up to 56% on a Range of Amazon Echo Devices With These Early Prime Day Deals

  02-10-2024 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  There are lots of discounts with smart color bulbs thrown in for free as an additional bonus.
  
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• Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts' Concert Is Coming to Streaming: What to Know

  02-10-2024 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  You'll be able to experience (or relive) Rodrigo's sold-out show from your living room later this month.
  
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• Best 4K TV Deals: Amazon, Samsung, LG and More Top Brands at Reduced Rates

  02-10-2024 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  Whether upgrading the living room setup or looking for a second room TV, here are the best 4K models at the best prices.
  
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