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• Always Smell Your Coffee: An Expert Explains the Biggest Brewing Mistakes

  26-01-2025 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Planning to brew a pot of coffee at home? Try these tips to ensure peak freshness.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Marietta, Georgia

  26-01-2025 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  Marietta residents can choose from a decent range of internet providers in the area. These are the top picks by CNET's internet experts.
  
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• Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro review: one of the best-value cheap phones you can buy right now

  26-01-2025 23:00 via techradar.com
  
  Xiaomi Poco X7 Pro two-minute review
  For some reason, Chinese phone maker Xiaomi doesn’t make as much of a song-and-dance about devices from its budget sub-brand Poco as it does about those from its other budget sub-brand, Redmi. However, the Poco X7 Pro is a great example of why it should.Released at the start of 2025 alongside a non-Pro sibling (and some Redmi phones), the Poco X7 Pro has a price that firmly puts it in the cheap phone category, costing less than half the price of a new i
  
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• The 8 Best Coffee Subscriptions of 2025, Tested by Coffee Lovers

  26-01-2025 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  Expand your coffee horizons with new and delicious varieties from all around the world. Check out CNET’s top picks for coffee subscription services.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 27, #1318

  26-01-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,318 for Monday, Jan. 27.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 27, #330

  26-01-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Jan. 27 Strands puzzle, No. 330.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 27, #596

  26-01-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 596 for Monday, Jan. 27.
  
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• Earfun Air 2 NC review: budget earbuds that impress with tailored ANC and sound, though their design lacks refinement

  26-01-2025 22:00 via techradar.com
  
  Earfun Air 2 NC review: Two-minute review
  The Earfun Air 2 NC endeavor to avoid the fate befalling far too many options in the budget audio tech space – being woefully disappointing in the sound department. Luckily, they manage to do just that, offering punchy bass, clean mids and controlled treble, as well as LDAC compatibility. Given their list price of $69 / £59 (about AU$110), that’s impressive.Sure, the Earfun Air 2 NC won’t deliver audiophile-grade sound – I w
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Morgantown, West Virginia

  26-01-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  CNET helps you pick out the best internet service provider in Morgantown to meet all your requirements, including speed, budget and availability.
  
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• Yes, You Can Join Apple FaceTime Calls From an Android Phone or PC. Here's How

  26-01-2025 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Apple has a way for Android phone owners (and people on Windows PCs) to join FaceTime calls with iPhone users. No special software required. Here's how it all works.
  
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• 15 Essential Questions You Need to Ask Before Installing Solar Panels

  26-01-2025 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  Get the best installation experience and value by asking solar companies these important questions before you sign a contract.
  
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• Homeowners Insurance: What to Do If You're Denied Coverage

  26-01-2025 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  Securing your property can be difficult if you live in a high-risk area prone to wildfires or hurricanes.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in New Hampshire

  26-01-2025 19:10 via cnet.com
  
  CNET experts have explored the top options for internet in New Hampshire, but make sure to check for what's available in your area.
  
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• Social Security Fairness Act: Will You Qualify For Back Payments?

  26-01-2025 19:03 via cnet.com
  
  The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that will give qualifying individuals more money and potential back payments. Here's what you should know.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Livestream Fulham vs. Man United From Anywhere

  26-01-2025 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Red Devils look to build on midweek win in Europe as they travel to west London.
  
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• L'Oreal AirLight Pro hair dryer review: professional styler with app customization

  26-01-2025 19:00 via techradar.com
  
  L'Oreal AirLight Pro hair dryer: two-minute review
  The L'Oreal Airlight Pro is a professional-only infrared hair dryer that offers precise control and comes with a companion app. Set to be the next big thing in haircare, infrared hair dryers promise all the power of the best hair dryers but with less damage to the hair and scalp. Instead of relying on hot air, infrared dryers combine targeted airflow with 'safe infrared light energy' to dry the water on the hair's surface. The process is similar
  
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• Best Phone to Buy for 2025

  26-01-2025 18:58 via cnet.com
  
  We reviewed and tested the best phones from Apple, Google, Samsung and more to help you find the best phone for your needs.
  
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• 'The Bachelor': How to Watch Season 29 of the Reality Dating Show

  26-01-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Who will win the heart of former pro basketball player Grant Ellis?
  
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• Convenient or intrusive? How Poland has embraced digital ID cards

  26-01-2025 17:25 via theguardian.com
  
  From driving licence to local air quality, app offers myriad of features and has been rolled out to little opposition• Concerns Gov.uk app could lead to ‘mandatory ID scheme’Much is being said about Poland’s economy potentially overtaking Britain by 2030, but in some areas Poles are already ahead.They can produce a digital identity card or driving licence and use an array of public services using a mobile app, mObywatel. When accessing it for the first time, users have to
  
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• How the roots of the ‘PayPal mafia’ extend to apartheid South Africa

  26-01-2025 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Elon Musk grew up with the privileges of a stratified racial order and Peter Thiel lived in a city that venerated HitlerWhen Elon Musk’s arm shot out in a stiff arm salute at Donald Trump’s inaugural celebrations, startled viewers mostly drew the obvious comparison.But in the fired-up debate about Musk’s intent that followed, as the world’s richest man insisted he wasn’t trying to be a Nazi, speculation inevitably focused on whether his roots in apartheid-era South
  
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• Gov.uk app could lead to ‘mandatory ID scheme’, claim privacy groups

  26-01-2025 17:00 via theguardian.com
  
  App and wallet would allow people to carry digital versions of key documents such as driving licence on their phones• Convenient or intrusive? How Poland has embraced digital ID cardsA new app to hold citizens’ driving licences, passports and benefits documents risks being used as a “launchpad for a mandatory ID scheme”, privacy campaigners have claimed.Peter Kyle, the technology secretary, last week unveiled plans for a gov.uk app and gov.uk wallet, intended to save time
  
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• Don't Dump Your Old Mattress at the Landfill. Here's How I Donated My Bed Instead

  26-01-2025 15:45 via cnet.com
  
  Getting rid of your old mattress doesn't have to be a hassle. I donated my gently used bed to a local nonprofit -- and you can, too.
  
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• Germany too focused on past guilt, Elon Musk tells AfD event – video

  26-01-2025 15:21 via theguardian.com
  
  Tesla and SpaceX boss made supportive speech at a campaign event for the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party in Halle, eastern Germany. Musk told attenders that Germany was too focused on past guilt and said the AfD was the best hope for the countryElon Musk makes surprise appearance at AfD event in eastern Germany Continue reading...
  
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• Yes, Food Recalls Rose in 2024. Here's What Comes Next

  26-01-2025 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Deli meat, carrots and onions were just a few food products affected by recalls in 2024.
  
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• 5 Smart Home Gadgets to Protect Your Home From Frozen Pipes

  26-01-2025 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Freezing pipes can burst, leading to some of the worst winter home disasters. Smart home tech is starting to find the necessary solutions.
  
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• 72 hours later with Galaxy S25 Ultra - the AI hype is getting real for me

  26-01-2025 14:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The lighter and thinner design, upgraded processor, and swath of Galaxy AI tools are top-notch, but has Samsung done enough to win you over?
  
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• Your Weekly Streaming Watch List: Check Out 'The Recruit,' 'You're Cordially Invited' and More

  26-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Don't miss the latest on Netflix, Prime Video and more. Here's what's coming the week of Jan. 27 to Feb. 2.
  
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• Netflix: 18 Sci-Fi TV Shows You Should Click Play on Right Now

  26-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Looking for more than Stranger Things and Black Mirror? You've come to the right place.
  
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• Looking for a CapCut Alternative? Instagram Wants to Help

  26-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Instagram's video editing app isn't available yet, but the uncertainties around TikTok's CapCut could make it an attractive option for creators.
  
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• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 16 Gen 9 Review: Decent Deal but Dim Display Disappoints

  26-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  For a 16-inch laptop, it's thin and light, and long running too. But it's hard to look past the budget display.
  
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• Apple Drops Hints About Its Upcoming Smart Home Disruption

  26-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  A small iPhone upgrade is the first step in a huge Apple smart tech push this year.
  
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• We Tested Several Ways to Clean Stainless Steel: Here Are the Best Ones

  26-01-2025 13:16 via cnet.com
  
  Cleaning stainless steel appliances can be better if you have the best products and methods for removing fingerprints, water stains and grease.
  
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• Control a Friend's iPhone Remotely With This New FaceTime Feature in iOS 18

  26-01-2025 13:02 via cnet.com
  
  Diagnosing iPhone problems from afar has always been difficult. Now you can see and use a phone from hundreds of miles away.
  
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• The Lifeline Program Isn’t an ACP Alternative, but It Can Still Help You Save on Your Monthly Internet Bill.

  26-01-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The sunsetting of the Affordable Connectivity Program means that households have fewer options for affordable internet. Here's how Lifeline can help.
  
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• I tested Samsung's $1,300 Galaxy S25 Ultra - and I'm slowly becoming an AI phone believer

  26-01-2025 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The lighter and thinner design, upgraded processor, and swath of Galaxy AI tools are top-notch, but has Samsung done enough to win you over?
  
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• Forget Galaxy S25: This is the Samsung phone I recommend to most people - and it's on sale

  26-01-2025 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy A35 isn't perfect, but its long battery life and OLED display make it a great phone for most. And it comes with a pair of free earbuds on Amazon.
  
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• Can you make an AirTag last 10 years? It took me a seconds to do it

  26-01-2025 12:30 via zdnet.com
  
  I have over a dozen AirTags in use, and my biggest problem is having to change the batteries every year or so. No more!
  
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• Noble FoKus Rex5 review: well-built true wireless earbuds that err on the expensive and make you think – 'when is green too green?'

  26-01-2025 12:00 via techradar.com
  
  Noble FoKus Rex5: Two-minute review
  (Image credit: Future / Simon Lucas)
  The Noble FoKus Rex5 true wireless in-ear is the latest model with which the company intends to disrupt a market that’s already full to bursting. From its base in Texas, North America, Noble has been turning out singular, and singularly expensive, headphones for a little over a decade now and the Rex5 are no exception.There are notable points of difference here, mind you. The Rex5 are exhaustively specified, with five
  
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• iOS 18.2: Bring the Volume Bar Back to Your Lock Screen in 4 Easy Steps

  26-01-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Give yourself more control over your music, podcasts and more.
  
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• Best Home Theater Systems of 2025

  26-01-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're ready to upgrade your TV for better sound, we've gathered a number of top-tier audio systems for your home theater.
  
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• Before iOS 18.3, You Should Download iOS 18.2.1 for Important Bug Fixes

  26-01-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple recommends everyone download the update.
  
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• AFC Championship: How to Watch Bills vs. Chiefs Today

  26-01-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Buffalo and Kansas City meet today on CBS and Paramount Plus.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: We tested both, and here's the winner

  26-01-2025 11:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's new flagship phone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, has arrived. Here's how it stacks up with the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
  
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• NFC Championship: How to Watch Commanders vs. Eagles Today

  26-01-2025 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Longtime NFC East foes Washington and Philadelphia meet this afternoon for a chance to go to the Super Bowl. The game is on Fox, and you don't need cable to watch.
  
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• Mortgage Predictions for Week of Jan. 27- Feb. 2, 2025

  26-01-2025 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Federal Reserve's first policy meeting of the year won't change much for mortgage rates in the near term.
  
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• Plug in Your Space Heater This Winter, but Not Before Reading This

  26-01-2025 08:48 via cnet.com
  
  Space heaters can be a serious fire hazard if you're not careful during use. Keep these tips in mind before using yours to stay warm during the colder months.
  
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• Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Jan. 26

  26-01-2025 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 26.
  
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• Student Loan Borrowers Can't Afford to Wait Any Longer to Do These 6 Things

  26-01-2025 08:00 via cnet.com
  
  Even amid uncertainty about the future of SAVE, you can take control of your student loans.
  
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• Australian Open 2025 Men's Final: How to Watch Jannik Sinner vs. Alexander Zverev Free Tennis Livestream

  26-01-2025 06:30 via cnet.com
  
  The top two seeds face off in a potential classic climax at the Rod Laver Arena.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Jan. 26, #125

  26-01-2025 05:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 125 for Sunday, Jan. 26.
  
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