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• Anker Nano USB-C Wall Charger (30W) review: a classy, compact and super-quick phone charger

  12-10-2024 23:00 via techradar.com
  
  Anker Nano USB-C Wall Charger (30W) review
  The Anker Nano USB-C Wall Charger (30W) is an elegant, compact charging plug, ideal for getting your devices back to 100% in a pinch.Something that makes the charger stand out is its neat design. It has striped, textured edges as well as a glossy top, making it easy on the eye. Not only that, but there are three color options, including Shell White, Black Stone and Ice Lake Blue – much more interesting than the plain white or black options I&rsquo
  
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• Lemme Sleep Took Over My TikTok, So I Had to Try This Supplement Myself

  12-10-2024 22:10 via cnet.com
  
  TikTok made me try Lemme Sleep. Here's what you should know about the Kardashian brand before getting your hands on it.
  
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• Quick and Easy Tips for Perfectly Crispy Bacon

  12-10-2024 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Craving bacon? You can whip up a tasty tray of strips in about 8 minutes with this simple method.
  
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• 23 Best Gifts for New Homeowners for the Holidays 2024

  12-10-2024 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  These thoughtful and useful holiday gift ideas are perfect for someone starting out in a new space, whether they're moving into a new home or an apartment. Check out our recommendations that will suit any budget, starting as low as $15.
  
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• How to Pause Your Internet Service

  12-10-2024 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Why pay for an internet service you’re not using? Here’s how you can pause or put a hold on your internet connection with many of the top providers.
  
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• ‘You can try weirder and weirder things’: once-mocked synthesisers enjoy new golden era

  12-10-2024 19:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Formerly reviled music technology is more popular than ever as designers experiment for a growing group of enthusiastsQueen refused to use them. The Musicians’ Union tried to ban them. Then computers overtook them. Synthesisers have been mocked, despised and discarded throughout their history, yet somehow they are entering a new golden era.A new wave of synth makers has emerged, creating machines that are more ambitious and often quirkier than their bleep-making predecessors, feeding the a
  
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• ChatGPT Glossary: 48 AI Terms That Everyone Should Know

  12-10-2024 19:24 via cnet.com
  
  With AI technology embedding itself in products from Google, Microsoft, Apple, Anthropic, Perplexity and OpenAI, it's good to stay up to date on all the latest terminology.
  
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• How to Watch Ariana Grande on 'Saturday Night Live' Tonight Without Cable

  12-10-2024 19:18 via cnet.com
  
  Any kind of Peacock subscription will suffice.
  
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• Best Gifts for Hikers, From Their Feet to Their Butts

  12-10-2024 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Hiking gear is often specialized and personal, but that doesn't mean you can't find a great gift for the hiker in your life. We've done the hard work for you and rounded up the best gifts for hikers, based on years of personal hiking experience.
  
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• This Visual Guide Shows Everyone How to Hit Daily Protein Needs

  12-10-2024 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you struggle to eat enough protein each day, try using this visual guide to plan your next meal.
  
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• The anonymous, anything-goes forum at the heart of the Pelicot rape case

  12-10-2024 18:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Before it was shut down this year, the illicit and unmoderated chat site Coco had been implicated in killings, child sexual abuse and homophobic attacksThe trial of a 71-year-old man has gripped France and horrified the world after he admitted to repeatedly drugging his wife and, over the course of decades, soliciting dozens of men online to rape her while she was unconscious. Dominique Pelicot’s confessions as well as the public bravery of his wife Gisèle have forced a nationwide r
  
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• Aurora Viewers Share Stunning Photos of the Northern Lights

  12-10-2024 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Bask in the glow of glimmering aurora views from locations across the country, including from CNET staffers -- and even photos from the International Space Station.
  
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• 2025 Social Security COLA Increase: Here's What Happens Next

  12-10-2024 17:31 via cnet.com
  
  The cost of living increase has been announced, and it's just what experts predicted.
  
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• How the Warmth Underground Could Heat and Cool Your Home

  12-10-2024 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  Geothermal heat pumps are energy efficient, but they're expensive. Is this technology the "Tesla of heat pumps?"
  
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• Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Deals: Nab This Futuristic Phone for Less With Trade-Ins

  12-10-2024 17:15 via cnet.com
  
  The Galaxy Z Flip 6 combines a retro aesthetic with state-of-the-art features. You can now save on this phone with trade-ins and new lines.
  
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• Panasonic Z95A review: a stunning, bright OLED TV with best-in-class Dolby Atmos sound

  12-10-2024 17:00 via techradar.com
  
  Panasonic Z95A: Two-minute review
  The Panasonic Z95A is the company’s flagship OLED TV, sitting above the company’s mid-range Z90A and entry-level Z85A in the company’s 2024 OLED lineup. There are two big changes for Panasonic TVs this year. The first is that the company has switched from its own My Home Screen smart TV interface to Amazon Fire TV. The second is that Panasonic has re-entered the US TV market, though the selection of models and screen sizes is more limited in th
  
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• Nobel winner Geoffrey Hinton is the ‘godfather of AI’. Here’s an offer he shouldn’t refuse… | John Naughton

  12-10-2024 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The computer scientist’s dogged belief in the potential of neural networks helped unlock machine learning. But he’d be wise to remember the experience of a fellow laureateWay back in 2011 Marc Andreessen, a venture capitalist with aspirations to be a public intellectual, published an essay entitled “Why Software Is Eating the World”, predicting that computer code would take over large swaths of the economy. Thirteen years on, software now seems to be chomping its way thro
  
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• Eero Pro 6E Mesh Router Review: Are Wi-Fi 6E Speeds Worth This Much Money?

  12-10-2024 16:17 via cnet.com
  
  I'd rather splurge on Wi-Fi 7 at this point.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Manchester, New Hampshire

  12-10-2024 16:14 via cnet.com
  
  The Granite State’s broadband options aren’t the best, there are still a few good providers to pick and choose from.
  
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• The Best Fantasy Movies to Watch on Prime Video

  12-10-2024 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  The streamer's offerings include The Dark Crystal and The Green Knight.
  
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• Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K review: the sync box gamers have been waiting for

  12-10-2024 16:00 via techradar.com
  
  The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K is the second generation of the Hue entertainment product, following on from the 4K Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box. It’s designed to synchronize your Hue smart lighting system with the on-screen action in movies, games and with music, and it works with a wide range of different lights and lamps: simply create an entertainment area in your Hue app, add the bulbs or lights you want to sync, and the Sync Box 8K does its thing. It works very well and has a
  
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• Best Last-Minute Gifts You Can Print or Email

  12-10-2024 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Need a gift now? Avoid the crowds at the store and get one of these online gifts that'll arrive instantly. Don't fret -- these great and useful last-minute gifts won't make you look like a panicked shopper who ditched creativity for convenience.
  
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• 5 Surprising Amazon Echo Features You Can Use Right Now

  12-10-2024 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon Echo devices are packed with features, with some you've never considered.
  
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• Decorating for Halloween This Weekend? Here's How AI Can Help

  12-10-2024 15:52 via cnet.com
  
  AI can give you advice on everything from super scary elements to kid-friendly spooks, so you have the best decor on the street.
  
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• Your Keurig Is Secretly Full of Mold. Here's How to Clean It

  12-10-2024 15:45 via cnet.com
  
  It's a commonplace part of morning routines to brew up a hot cup of coffee. Make sure the appliance that keeps you running is nice and clean with these quick tips.
  
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• Watch UEFA Nations League Soccer: Livestream Spain vs. Denmark From Anywhere

  12-10-2024 15:45 via cnet.com
  
  The European champions host the Danes in Murcia.
  
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• Watch UEFA Nations League Soccer: Livestream Poland vs. Portugal From Anywhere

  12-10-2024 15:45 via cnet.com
  
  Ronaldo and his team will look to take a step closer to the quarterfinals as they head to Warsaw.
  
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• This 3D Chocolate Printer Makes Custom Candy

  12-10-2024 15:33 via cnet.com
  
  The new 2.0 version of the Cocoa Press 3D printer delivers faster prints and hardware upgrades.
  
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• Best Galaxy S24 Deals: Save With Trade-Ins and New Lines

  12-10-2024 15:10 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking to upgrade to a Samsung S24, these deals can help you score massive savings so you won't have to overspend.
  
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• Your FSA and HSA Money Can Buy You a New Smart Ring: Here's How

  12-10-2024 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  That money you've set aside for health expenses can be put toward a shiny new Oura Ring or Samsung's Galaxy Ring.
  
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• UFO 50 review – a galaxy of 80s games brought brilliantly back to the future

  12-10-2024 15:00 via theguardian.com
  
  (Mossmouth; PC)
  This bundle of 50 new games from the creator of Spelunky offers an electrifying range of retro genres rebooted, from point-and-click horror to PongWhen he was a schoolboy, Derek Yu, one of the first indie game superstars of the 2000s, designed games on graph paper with his friend Jon Perry. After Yu’s first major game, Spelunky, became a hit, he and Perry agreed to collaborate again, no longer as classmates but as men in their 40s. This sweet backstory infuses UFO 50, a diz
  
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• I Thought I’d Hate AI in Home Security. I Couldn’t Have Been More Wrong

  12-10-2024 14:24 via cnet.com
  
  I've done years of hands-on smart home work. I was skeptical, thinking AI integration would be a hassle and a hindrance, but it turned out to be exactly what I wanted to see.
  
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• Stranded Astronauts Will Arrive Home in 2025 Thanks to SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft

  12-10-2024 14:13 via cnet.com
  
  Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been on the International Space Station for 18 weeks. They were only supposed to be there for eight days.
  
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• Why You Should Be Playing Off The Grid, a New Battle Royale, Right Now

  12-10-2024 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Part schlocky satire of streaming culture, part sendup of the gamers, all shrewd self-aware storytelling: Off The Grid is a fun time.
  
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• Track Your Kids on Halloween Without Ruining the Fun: Here's How

  12-10-2024 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Need to keep an eye on your kids when they're trick-or-treating? These techy tracking options work for all ages without getting in the way.
  
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• Optimum vs. Verizon Fios: Which Internet Provider Is a Better Investment?

  12-10-2024 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  CNET has the details if you're trying to choose between Optimum and Verizon Fios. Here's how these internet options measure up.
  
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• I Made Perfect Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts in 10 Minutes With 3 Ingredients

  12-10-2024 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  These roasty, crisp-edged sprouts will rival the ones from your favorite restaurant.
  
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• Google TV Streamer Review: High-End Streaming for Power Users

  12-10-2024 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Despite its drab name, Google's streamer offers a wealth of features and excellent performance in a package suited to Nest users and gamers.
  
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• 15 Places You're Probably Forgetting to Clean in Your Home

  12-10-2024 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Do you remember the last time you dusted your ceiling fan?
  
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• Always Get Sick Around Your Period? You May Have the 'Period Flu'

  12-10-2024 13:27 via cnet.com
  
  Though it's not an official medical condition, "period flu" is very real.
  
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• This is one of the best value power banks I've ever tested, and it's 20% off

  12-10-2024 13:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Fast charging, lots of capacity, and a built-in cable -- this power bank has it all!
  
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• My favorite USB-C accessory of all time is 25% off

  12-10-2024 13:11 via zdnet.com
  
  USB-C ports can be fragile, and a ripped cord can seriously damage your laptop. This clever MagSafe-like gadget keeps your laptop safe.
  
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• This ultra-portable power station gives you AC power on the move

  12-10-2024 13:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Bigger than a power bank, smaller than a power station, this is the perfect choice for those wanting AC power when out and about.
  
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• Best Walmart Holiday Deals Still Available: Final Hours for Big Saving on Tech, Home Goods and More

  12-10-2024 13:08 via cnet.com
  
  Last chance to score hundreds of discounts before this sale ends on Sunday.
  
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• Best Walmart Holiday Deals Still Available: Final Hours for Big Saving on Tech, Home Good and More

  12-10-2024 13:08 via cnet.com
  
  Last chance to score hundreds of discounts before this sale ends on Sunday.
  
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• This 12-in-1 electric screwdriver is my go-to tool

  12-10-2024 13:06 via zdnet.com
  
  This top-rated electric screwdriver has served me well for over a year.
  
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• Watch UEFA Nations League Soccer: Livestream Croatia vs. Scotland From Anywhere

  12-10-2024 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Luka Modric and co take on a depleted Scottish side in Zagreb.
  
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• New 401(k) Rules, Catchup Contributions and More: What Secure 2.0's Retirement Changes Mean for You

  12-10-2024 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Secure Act 2.0 could make it easier for many people to save more money for retirement.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Madison, Illinois

  12-10-2024 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Spectrum will be the best option for most households in this midwestern city.
  
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• Apple's iOS 18 Finally Brings T9 Dialing to Your iPhone

  12-10-2024 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  This old way of dialing and typing on your phone is new again.
  
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