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• Your Phone's Virtual Assistant Is About to Change in a Big Way

  22-10-2024 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  Voice assistants will go from being able to answer questions to doing things for you, according to Qualcomm and other tech giants.
  
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• 64" Animatronic Clown

  22-10-2024 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  Motion activated.
  
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• Finally, an iPhone MagSafe car mount that charges fast while keeping things cool

  22-10-2024 23:44 via zdnet.com
  
  ESR's latest Qi2 car mount can wirelessly charge your iPhone at 15W while keeping temperatures stabilized, thanks to its CryoBoost feature.
  
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• Best Online Glasses and Contacts Deals: Save Hundreds on New Frames and Top Brand Contact Lenses

  22-10-2024 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  The cost of glasses and contacts can really add up, but we've found ways to save on these essential items.
  
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• New Google Messages Safety Features Will Blur Nudity, Warn About Scams

  22-10-2024 23:36 via cnet.com
  
  Google's latest round of updates seeks to protect Android users from those fake package delivery and job-offer scams, among other problems.
  
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• How to Make a Freakishly Crispy Baked Potato in Under 15 Minutes

  22-10-2024 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  This is my new favorite fall side dish and it couldn't be simpler.
  
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• Save a Staggering $160 on the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 at Best Buy Right Now

  22-10-2024 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  This Lenovo Chromebook is just $219 for a limited time, and it's perfect for budget-conscious shoppers and students.
  
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• I'm Only Air-Frying These 8 Foods From Now On

  22-10-2024 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  With grill season fading, it's time to fire up your air fryer for the easiest weeknight eats.
  
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• Save $170 Off This Samsung Soundbar With Wireless Subwoofer at Best Buy

  22-10-2024 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  Elevate your home entertainment experience with this Samsung soundbar for just $230 at Best Buy right now.
  
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• What's on My Ballot This Year? It's a Snap to Find Out With These Online Tools

  22-10-2024 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  Already got that early voting plan ready? Get even more prepared this election season by studying your ballot choices.
  
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• Anthropic's latest AI model can use a computer just like you - mistakes and all

  22-10-2024 22:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Claude 3.5 Sonnet is available as a beta for developers to try out now. It can view a screen, move a cursor, click buttons, and even input text. It's not perfect, but neither are you!
  
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• Early Holiday Shopping? Beware Rising Postage Costs

  22-10-2024 22:51 via cnet.com
  
  The US Postal Service's newest price hike arrived in early October and will last past the holiday season.
  
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• This Is the Single Best Vegetable to Cook in an Air Fryer

  22-10-2024 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  These dense green vegetables are a perfect match for the air fryer's ferocious, fast-moving heat.
  
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• Apple Releases Final iOS 18.1 Public Beta With Apple Intelligence. How to Download It

  22-10-2024 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  The iOS 18.1 RC public beta is the last beta release before the general public version releases next week, bringing Apple Intelligence to the iPhone.
  
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• Looking for an affordable Roomba that's better than basic? Check out iRobot's new Essential robot vacuums

  22-10-2024 22:31 via zdnet.com
  
  iRobot's Roomba Combo 2 Essential and Roomba Vac 2 Essential take the previous generation several steps above your typical entry-level robot vacuum.
  
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• iRobot's new Essential robot vacuums are affordable Roombas with more utility

  22-10-2024 22:31 via zdnet.com
  
  iRobot's Roomba Combo 2 Essential and Roomba Vac 2 Essential take the previous generation several steps above your typical entry-level robot vacuum.
  
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• 8" Inflatable Spooky Tree

  22-10-2024 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  With built in LED's
  
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• Need to recover your Facebook or Instagram account? Meta has a new trick for that

  22-10-2024 22:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Being locked out of your social media accounts can be frustrating. Now, thanks to Meta's new tool, you can regain access nearly instantly.
  
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• Want to Lower Your Heating Bill? This Small Appliance Can Help

  22-10-2024 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  When safely deployed, a space heater can shave hundreds, possibly thousands from your energy bill. We did the math to see exactly how much you might pocket this winter.
  
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• Looking for Free Horror Movies? Tubi Has 22 of the Best

  22-10-2024 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  From classic zombie flicks to modern psychological thrillers, Tubi has a ton of scary movies for the spooky season.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Spokane, Washington

  22-10-2024 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Spokane has some of the fastest internet speeds, with providers offering up to 8,000 Mbps, but some internet service providers are better than others.
  
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• World Series 2024: How to Watch Game 1 Yankees vs. Dodgers

  22-10-2024 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  The Fall Classic starts Friday in Los Angeles, and you don't need cable to watch.
  
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• This Qualcomm-Google partnership may give us the in-car voice assistants we've been waiting for

  22-10-2024 22:05 via zdnet.com
  
  By standardizing a framework that leverages AI, expect automakers to get a little more creative with their digital cockpit experiences.
  
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• TP-Link Deco W7200 Review: My Favorite Mesh Router for Most Homes

  22-10-2024 22:04 via cnet.com
  
  Editors' Choice: The Deco W7200 achieves top performance for just $200.
  
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• 7 Gadgets to Help You Become the Best Pet Parent

  22-10-2024 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  From cameras that dole out treats while you're away to stuffed animals with a heartbeat, here are seven tools to help you care for your pet.
  
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• 12" Inflatable Alien

  22-10-2024 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  With built in LED's.
  
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• Antennas Direct ClearStream Max-V Pro review: a powerful TV antenna for indoor and outdoor installation

  22-10-2024 21:47 via techradar.com
  
  Antennas Direct ClearStream Max-V Pro: Two-minute review
  The Antennas Direct CleaStream Max-V Pro is about as powerful an indoor antenna as you can buy. Antenna gain matters for receiving more distant or lower-power broadcast TV stations, and that gain comes from multiple, large elements like those employed in the ClearStream Max-V Pro. Compared to the best indoor TV antennas, this is quite large at about 32 x 17 x 4 inches and is billed by Antennas Direct as an “indoor/outdoor” desi
  
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• Eero 6 Review: Affordable for a Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router, But Too Slow

  22-10-2024 21:46 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's mesh router from 2020 has too many holes for me too recommend it.
  
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• Best MicroSD Card Deals: Tiny Prices for Big Storage Upgrades

  22-10-2024 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  Use one of these microSD card deals to upgrade your tablet, Nintendo Switch or other devices with more storage and without breaking the bank.
  
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• Best Early Black Friday Deals: 15 Offers Worth Beating the Online Queues For

  22-10-2024 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  Black Friday returns once again! Plenty of retailers are starting to offer up early deals, so here are the ones to grab.
  
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• IBM doubles down on open source AI with new Granite 3.0 models

  22-10-2024 21:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Big Blue's Granite LLMs are built for business and now they're available under the good old Apache 2.0 license.
  
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• Take $70 Off Apple’s Brand-New Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Score Some Apple Freebies, Too

  22-10-2024 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  Although the savings on the watch itself aren't huge, the free months of Apple Fitness Plus and Apple Music make up for it.
  
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• Most Political Campaign Texts Aren't Scams, Experts Say

  22-10-2024 21:11 via cnet.com
  Criminals probably aren't behind those political texts flooding your phone, but they still want you to hand over your money Here's what you need to know.
  
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• A New Phone Chip Helps You Take the Perfect Pet Pawtrait. I Tried It Out

  22-10-2024 21:11 via cnet.com
  
  Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chip will bring new AI camera enhancements to this year's crop of phones. That means better photos of your pet.
  
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• The Samsung phone I'm recommending to most people this Black Friday isn't a flagship model

  22-10-2024 21:09 via zdnet.com
  
  It won't flip, fold, or have a built-in S Pen stylus, but the Galaxy S24 FE offers all the essentials at a relatively affordable price.
  
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• One of the best ultraportable laptops I've tested isn't a MacBook Air or LG Gram

  22-10-2024 21:08 via zdnet.com
  
  MSI'a ultra-lightweight Prestige 13 AI Plus Evo can last an entire workday on one charge and delivers next-gen performance courtesy of its Lunar Lake processor.
  
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• Stock Up on Hyper Accessories for 31% Off This Spooky Season

  22-10-2024 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Hyper is offering 31% off hubs, chargers and other accessories when you use this coupon code.
  
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• 15 Fruits and Vegetables That Taste Best — and Cost Less — in Fall

  22-10-2024 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  Summer may be known for its bounty but fall brings a new set of inexpensive in-season produce.
  
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• Your Car Is Qualcomm's Next AI Frontier: It's Getting Smarter, Safer and More Fun

  22-10-2024 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Some good news for gossips: AI won't read out messages mentioning people by name if it thinks they're in the car.
  
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• For $5 a Serving, I Assumed EveryPlate Meal Kits Would Suck. I Was Wrong

  22-10-2024 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  I tried the budget-friendly meal kit service to see how it compared to more expensive options. Here's everything you need to know before trying EveryPlate.
  
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• Android Auto is getting a free gen AI upgrade, thanks to this Qualcomm-Google partnership

  22-10-2024 21:00 via zdnet.com
  
  An AI assistant that can predict your needs may be in the cards for Android Auto's future.
  
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• The Fall Time Change Is No Match for This Sunrise Alarm Clock, Currently Just $37

  22-10-2024 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you've got a baby or a teen, or you want one for yourself, the Momcozy sunrise alarm clock makes waking up a lot easier.
  
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• Best Streaming Service Deals: Get Savings on Hulu, Disney Plus and More

  22-10-2024 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  The cost of keeping multiple streaming subscriptions can add up quickly, so don't miss your chance to get signed up for less.
  
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• Take $50 Off a Pair of Beats Studio Buds and Score Some Apple Freebies, Too

  22-10-2024 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  You can take $50 off these impressive Studio Buds and get three free months of Apple Fitness+ and Apple Music.
  
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• Our Favorite Electric Leaf Blower Is $80 Off at Best Buy Right Now

  22-10-2024 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  The Greenworks 80-volt cordless electric leaf blower is on sale for $170 including the rechargeable battery.
  
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• Meta Testing Celebrity Scam–Spotting Facial Recognition Technology

  22-10-2024 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  The parent company of Instagram and Facebook is also trying out facial recognition features designed to help users get back into locked accounts faster.
  
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• Meta Testing Celebrity Scam-Spotting Facial Recognition Technology

  22-10-2024 20:19 via cnet.com
  
  The parents company of Instagram and Facebook is also trying out facial recognition features designed to help users get back into locked accounts faster.
  
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• Best 4K TV Deals: Save Over $1,000 on Top TVs From the Best Brands

  22-10-2024 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  A 4K TV can upgrade your home entertainment experience significantly, whether it's for watching movies or playing video games.
  
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• WhatsApp Adds New Ways to Update Your Contacts, Plans Username Support

  22-10-2024 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  The chat app will let you upload contacts directly to WhatsApp itself, and eventually allow for adding contacts by username.
  
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• Ecobee is partnering with Yale and August to expand its home security system

  22-10-2024 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Ecobee is adding extra security measures to its system to create smarter integrations in a single-user experience.
  
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