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• Near-Record Number of Data Breaches Reported in 2024, Report Says

  28-01-2025 23:27 via cnet.com
  
  According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, there were more than 3,000 reported data breaches in 2024.
  
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• Tim Cook Stars in Severance Season 2 Promo video

  28-01-2025 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  Watch Apple CEO Tim Cook as Tim C. in the season 2 promo for hit show Severance on Apple TV Plus.
  
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• Right now you can save up to $400 on the OnePlus Open smartphone (but you'll want to hurry)

  28-01-2025 23:13 via zdnet.com
  
  OnePlus is unexpectedly celebrating Groundhog Day with seasonal savings. Save on top-tested products like the OnePlus Open, Tab 2, Watch 2R and more through Feb. 3.
  
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• 52 Best Wellness Valentine's Day Gifts for the Health Gurus Who Have It All

  28-01-2025 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're shopping for a holistic health connoisseur or a fitness enthusiast or, our editors' favorite picks have you covered for Valentine's Day.
  
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• How Accurate Is Groundhog Day? NOAA Grades The Woodchucks

  28-01-2025 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  Punxsutawney Phil is adorable, but a woodchuck from New York has him beat for accuracy, according to NOAA weather data analysis.
  
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• The best 40-inch TVs of 2025: Expert tested

  28-01-2025 22:43 via zdnet.com
  
  From streaming to console gaming, LED, QLED, and even OLED - we found the best 40-inch TVs from Samsung, LG, and more to help you find the right fit for your space.
  
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• The best Linux laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

  28-01-2025 22:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The best Linux laptops are user-friendly with high-end components and great battery life. We tested models from Lenovo, Dell, and more.
  
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• Best Sounding Wireless Earbuds in 2025

  28-01-2025 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  CNET's headphones expert brings you the absolute best sounding wireless earbuds you can find at any price point.
  
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• Best VPN for Apple TV in 2025

  28-01-2025 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Using a VPN on your Apple TV can keep your streaming activity private from your ISP and unlock a world of entertainment from anywhere.
  
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• Best Wireless Car Chargers for 2025

  28-01-2025 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  Arrive to your next destination on 100% and keep your car clean with the great wireless chargers.
  
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• This Ring model is the only indoor security camera you'll ever need

  28-01-2025 22:17 via zdnet.com
  
  The Ring Pan/Tilt Indoor Cam checks almost all the boxes, including a great value for the price.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 29, #1320

  28-01-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,320 for Jan. 29.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 29, #332

  28-01-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Jan. 29 Strands puzzle, No. 332.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Jan. 29, #128

  28-01-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 128 for Wednesday, Jan. 29.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 29, #598

  28-01-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 598 for Wednesday, Jan. 29.
  
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• These are still one of my favorite earbuds I've ever tested -- and they're $20 off right now

  28-01-2025 21:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The Nothing Ear (a) are some of the best earbuds I've tested this year with robust sound, a long battery life, and balanced noise cancellation. You can buy them for $20 off right now.
  
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• Is DeepSeek's new image model another win for cheaper AI?

  28-01-2025 21:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Janus-Pro, DeepSeek's latest release, reportedly beats Stable Diffusion and older DALL-E models.
  
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• Tech Life: Not as dead as a dodo?

  28-01-2025 21:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tech Life takes a close look at the controversial process of de-extinction.
  
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• The best HP laptops: Expert tested

  28-01-2025 21:18 via zdnet.com
  
  HP is known for making reliable, versatile laptops, but it can be hard to find the right one with so many to choose from. Here's our list of the best HP laptops we've tested.
  
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• The best 50-inch TVs of 2025: Expert tested

  28-01-2025 21:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Have a smaller home theater or looking for a second TV for your bedroom? We tested some of the best 50-inch TVs from Samsung, LG, and more to help you find the best fit for your budget and entertainment needs.
  
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• The Lenovo ThinkPad I recommend to most professionals is also one of the most affordable

  28-01-2025 21:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Lenovo's sixth-generation ThinkPad E14 is a budget laptop designed to be a reliable workhorse for day-to-day tasks.
  
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• I've used every Samsung Galaxy S25 model - and the one I love most isn't the Ultra

  28-01-2025 21:01 via zdnet.com
  
  My favorite Galaxy S25 model (and the one most people should buy) strikes the right balance of form and function.
  
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• 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man': How to Watch Marvel's All-New Animated Show

  28-01-2025 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Spidey swings back onto the small screen, with a fresh take on his origin story.
  
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• 4 Hormones That Can Fuel a Happier You All 2025

  28-01-2025 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The secret to a happy brain is by boosting these hormones naturally.
  
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• These headphones are a perfect fit for exercise and travel - plus they're a steal

  28-01-2025 20:45 via zdnet.com
  
  H2O Audio's RIPT Ultra headphones deliver impressive sound, sweatproof design, and 50 hours of playtime on a full charge. Just remember to turn on the ANC.
  
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• DeepSeek Turned the AI World on Its Head, but Don't Fall for the Hype Just Yet

  28-01-2025 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  DeepSeek AI is a new open source AI model out of China that claims to be outperforming OpenAI, Google and Meta.
  
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• What Happens to Student Loans and Financial Aid During Trump's Federal Funding Freeze?

  28-01-2025 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  The federal pause does not affect federal student loans or Pell Grants, but its impact on other student aid programs remains unclear.
  
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• 7 apps that helped me escape the cloud - and protect my data privacy

  28-01-2025 20:36 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're tired of knowing that a third party has access to your data and content, it's time to move away from cloud services that may be selling your information or using it to train their LLMs.
  
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• Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek censors itself in realtime, users report

  28-01-2025 20:31 via theguardian.com
  
  Depending on version downloaded, app approaches its answers with preamble of reasoning that it then erasesWe tried out DeepSeek. It worked well, until we asked it about Tiananmen Square and TaiwanUsers experimenting with DeepSeek have seen the Chinese AI chatbot reply and then censor itself in real time, providing an arresting insight into its control of information and opinion.Users might expect censorship to happen behind closed doors, before any information is shared. But that does not seem t
  
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• Turning Off Apple Intelligence Can Free Up a 7GB Chunk of Your iPhone's Packed Storage

  28-01-2025 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you're not using Apple Intelligence, here's how to turn it, or just selected features, off.
  
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• Apple Sports is making game day a whole lot easier - here's how

  28-01-2025 20:27 via zdnet.com
  
  You can now quickly see when your team is playing on national TV.
  
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• I tested DeepSeek's R1 and V3 coding skills - and we're not all doomed (yet)

  28-01-2025 20:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Is DeepSeek V3 and R1 the next big thing in AI? How this Chinese open-source chatbot outperformed some big-name AIs in coding tests, despite using vastly less infrastructure than its competitors.
  
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• Dreame R20 cordless vacuum review

  28-01-2025 20:00 via techradar.com
  
  Dreame R20 cordless vacuum: two-minute review
  The Dreame R20 is a sterling lightweight compact cordless stick vac that delivers exceptional cleaning performance at a very competitive price. Its exceedingly powerful suction, useful blue light dust detection, superb manoeuvrability and user-friendly design make it a very strong contender against expensive premium brands like Dyson and Miele.A sub brand of the massive Xiaomi empire, Dreame (pronounced Dreamy) is fast becoming a lead player in the a
  
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• Happy Data Privacy Day! Time To Lockdown Your Logins

  28-01-2025 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  Your data belongs to you and it's up to you to protect it. Here's how.
  
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• The best smart home devices of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

  28-01-2025 19:50 via zdnet.com
  
  We've tested the best smart home devices that can help make your life easier. Here are our top picks.
  
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• The best Alexa devices of 2025: Expert tested and recommended

  28-01-2025 19:50 via zdnet.com
  
  I tested the best Alexa devices, from the Echo Show 21 to the Echo Spot, to help you choose the ones that can assist you at home or the office.
  
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• What This Week's Fed Decision Means for Mortgage Rates

  28-01-2025 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  Lower rates would mark a path to housing market recovery.
  
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• DeepSeek's new image model looks like another win for cheaper AI

  28-01-2025 19:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Janus-Pro, DeepSeek's latest release, reportedly beats Stable Diffusion and older DALL-E models.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: We tested both, and this model takes the crown

  28-01-2025 19:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung and Apple have two of the best flagship phones on the market. We tested and compared both devices to give you the definitive buying reasons for each.
  
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• Filing a Tax Return for a Dead Person? Here's Everything You Should Know

  28-01-2025 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Filing a final tax return is among the responsibilities left behind when someone passes away.
  
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• Last Chance to Save Hundreds on Tech, Small Appliances and More During Best Buy's 48-Hour Flash Sale

  28-01-2025 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  Best Buy's 48-hour flash sale ends tonight, see what's still left that's worth adding to your cart.
  
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• Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 2 Is Live Now

  28-01-2025 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  The new Call of Duty Black Ops 6 update adds three new maps, the iconic Gun Game mode, and another zombies map with a fan-favorite wonder weapon.
  
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• Experts urge caution over use of Chinese AI DeepSeek

  28-01-2025 19:17 via theguardian.com
  
  UK officials say they are monitoring any national security threat to data from the new AI Experts have urged caution over rapidly embracing the Chinese artificial intelligence platform DeepSeek, citing concerns about it spreading misinformation and how the Chinese state might exploit users’ data.The government said its use was a personal choice for citizens, but officials were monitoring any national security threat to data from the new AI and said they would not hesitate to take action if
  
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• Google Will Update Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in Maps

  28-01-2025 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  The company will also change the name of Denali mountain in Alaska back to Mount McKinley.
  
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• I replaced my iPhone 16 Pro with the Galaxy S25 Ultra - and there's a clear winner

  28-01-2025 19:08 via zdnet.com
  
  The lighter and thinner design, upgraded processor, and swath of Galaxy AI tools make this year's Ultra flagship more capable than ever.
  
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• Egg Prices Are High Right Now. Here's Why. video

  28-01-2025 19:07 via cnet.com
  
  Curious why egg prices have gone up recently? Jason Chun has some answers why.
  
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• US tech stocks steady after DeepSeek AI app shock

  28-01-2025 19:04 via bbc.com
  
  DeepSeek's claim that its model was made at a fraction of the cost of its rivals has rocked the AI industry.
  
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• The ABCs of Apple Cider Vinegar: How to Harness the Benefits for Health

  28-01-2025 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, the potential side effects and proper dosage to follow.
  
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• Get Started with Sous Vide Cooking Using These 6 Items

  28-01-2025 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Pursue the perfect meal with a few sous vide essentials.
  
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• I Said Goodbye to Restless Nights With This Simple Sleep Hack

  28-01-2025 18:20 via cnet.com
  
  Struggling to sleep? Here's an easy way to conquer your nighttime anxiety and get better rest.
  
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