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• Spider-Man 2 PS5 Skin Now Available on Marvel Rivals

  30-01-2025 23:09 via cnet.com
  
  One of the best Spider-Man outfits in gaming is out if you have the money for it.
  
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• I tested the Epson QB1000, and this stunning, super-bright projector is perfect for gaming

  30-01-2025 23:09 via techradar.com
  
  Epson QB1000: two-minute review
  The Epson EH-QB1000 is a fantastic projector, and in terms of performance, specifications and features, no other beamer comes close at this price.The QB1000 uses a three-chip LCD design and laser light source that’s capable of producing an incredibly bright 3,300 lumens, which is higher brightness than many of the best 4K projectors can manage. In addition, thanks to excellent out-of-the-box accuracy the resulting images are not only bright but also naturall
  
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• Apple reports sagging iPhone sales in China as first-quarter earnings barely beat Wall Street’s expectations

  30-01-2025 23:09 via theguardian.com
  
  Investors pay close attention to tech company’s foray into AI after Apple Intelligence’s glitches and inaccuraciesApple slightly beat analysts’ expectations in its first-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2025 on Thursday. The iPhone-maker’s revenue rose by 4%, coming in at $124.30bn, barely above estimates of $124.12bn. Earnings per share were $2.40, just ahead of analysts’ expectations of $2.35.Shares rose more than 8% in extended trading after Apple’s CEO, Ti
  
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• This is the SSD enclosure I trust to keep my storage drive safe and cool when traveling

  30-01-2025 22:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The Satechi Mini NVMe SSD Enclosure is a useful accessory for transferring big files, moving 20GB of data in less than a minute.
  
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• Best VPS Hosting for 2025

  30-01-2025 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  Virtual private server hosting can help you ramp up your website's performance. Here's a detailed look to help you choose the right provider.
  
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• Have a .gov email address? You can get Perplexity Pro free for a year - here's now

  30-01-2025 22:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Government employees can get a free year of this popular AI tool - a $200 value.
  
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• Mistral AI says its Small 3 model is a local, open-source alternative to GPT-4o mini

  30-01-2025 22:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The new 24B-parameter LLM 'excels in scenarios where quick, accurate responses are critical.' In fact, the model can be run on a MacBook with 32GB RAM.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 31, #1322

  30-01-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,322 for Jan. 31.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 31, #334

  30-01-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for the Jan. 31 Strands puzzle, No. 334.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Jan. 31, #130

  30-01-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 130 for Jan. 31
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 31, #600

  30-01-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 600 for Jan. 31.
  
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• Best Places to Buy Replacement Prescription Lenses Online in 2025

  30-01-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Find the best online stores for affordable, quality replacement prescription lenses to refresh your favorite frames.
  
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• What Is DeepSeek AI? Everything to Know About the Popular New AI video

  30-01-2025 21:57 via cnet.com
  
  DeepSeek is a new open-source AI model developed in China that claims to be cheaper and more potent than large language models based in the US, such as ChatGPT and Google's Gemini.
  
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• I'm an audiophile, and these $150 wireless earbuds for gaming had me fooled

  30-01-2025 21:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Steelseries' Arctis Gamebuds have tons of game-specific presets to bring your titles to life, then let you swap back to your phone with a tap.
  
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• This 13-inch Dell laptop lives rent-free in my head for its brilliant display and battery

  30-01-2025 21:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Dell's XPS 13 with the Snapdragon X Elite is a powerhouse ultraportable, but you'll have to commit to the bold design to really appreciate it.
  
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• Perplexity lets you try DeepSeek R1 without the security risk, but it's still censored

  30-01-2025 21:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Here are two ways to try R1 without exposing your data to foreign servers.
  
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• Apple Reaches $20M Settlement in Watch Battery Lawsuit: Here's Who Qualifies

  30-01-2025 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Eligible Apple Watch owners have until April 10, 2025, to apply for a payout.
  
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• Formerly Xbox-and-PC Exclusive Forza Horizon 5 Is Heading to PS5 This Spring

  30-01-2025 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  Yet another hit Xbox franchise crosses the console divide. The racing game will soon be available on PlayStation.
  
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• We Did the Math: How Much More Expensive Is Grocery Shopping With Instacart, Really?

  30-01-2025 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  The breakdown of the numbers might surprise you.
  
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• There's a Useful Button Hidden on the Back of Your iPhone

  30-01-2025 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can use this feature to open your camera and perform other useful tasks. It works even if you keep your iPhone in a case.
  
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• Amazon Music Unlimited Price Hike: Here's How Much Plans Now Cost

  30-01-2025 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  The last time Amazon hiked the price of these plans was in 2023.
  
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• The best reading tablets of 2025: Expert tested and recommended

  30-01-2025 20:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Get lost in a great story with the best reading tablets we've tested so far this year.
  
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• These 3 iOS Settings Can Drain Your iPhone Battery

  30-01-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  For better battery life, try switching off the sleek animations.
  
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• If You Have a Side Hustle, Prepare Now for Estimated Taxes

  30-01-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  You'll need to square up with the IRS every quarter to avoid penalties. Here's how to pay.
  
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• AI-Edited Images and Movies Could Still Be Copyrighted, US Agency Advises

  30-01-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  New guidance from the US Copyright Office says AI images and the prompts used to create them are not copyrightable.
  
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• The smartwatch I'm most excited for in 2025 isn't an Apple Watch or Google Pixel

  30-01-2025 19:50 via zdnet.com
  
  A recent report suggests that Pebble is planning to return to the wearable space - and with Google's help.
  
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• I Tried to Turn Off the AI on My Pixel 9. It Wasn't Easy

  30-01-2025 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  Can you neuter the AI on a Google phone? We gave it a try so you'll know how.
  
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• The best note-taking apps for iPad of 2025: Expert tested

  30-01-2025 19:38 via zdnet.com
  
  If you want to ditch your pen and paper and opt for a digital alternative, these are the top note-taking apps for iPad on the market.
  
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• I found the most complete wireless charging accessory yet - and it has a useful cooling system

  30-01-2025 19:37 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're not a fan of wireless chargers that overheat and reach less-than-optimal speeds, the Torras PolarCircle I tested has your name on it.
  
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• Super Bowl 2025: How to Watch the Halftime Show With Megastar Kendrick Lamar

  30-01-2025 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Kendrick Lamar and SZA will take the stage at the year's biggest football game -- but there's some controversy.
  
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• 93% of IT leaders will implement AI agents in the next two years

  30-01-2025 19:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Surpassing most projections for AI adoption, organizations are leveraging digital labor across all lines of business, according to a new report from MuleSoft and Deloitte Digital.
  
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• This smart air purifier with a 'floating' wireless charger is now a mainstay in my home

  30-01-2025 19:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The SwitchBot Air Purifier Table would sound like a gimmick if it didn't actually work so well.
  
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• The best Linux distributions for beginners in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

  30-01-2025 19:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The best Linux distros for beginners are as easy to use as MacOS or Windows -- really.
  
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• PlayStation Plus: Stage the Perfect Heist in Payday 3 This February

  30-01-2025 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  All PS Plus subscribers can play these games from Feb. 4 to March 3.
  
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• Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector review – we’re putting together a crew

  30-01-2025 19:00 via theguardian.com
  Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox, PC (version played); Jump Over The Age/Fellow Traveller
  Gareth Damian Martin’s dice-driven role-playing game takes you on a space road trip with the flotsam and jetsam of humanityIt’s good to be back in this far-flung future world. Like the game that preceded it, Citizen Sleeper 2 is packed with evocative portrayals of everyday life in outer space, from farmers tending zero-G crops in an asteroid greenhouse to water miners rising up against the c
  
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• Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is an immersive sci-fi tale about the strengths of community

  30-01-2025 19:00 via techradar.com
  
  Review infoPlatform reviewed: PC
  Available on: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC
  Release date: January 31, 2025
  Rather than just the bombast of dizzying intergalactic battles, modern science fiction tales are imagining futures shaped by pervasive inequality and technological conquest. Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, a roleplaying game by Gareth Damian Martin and one-person studio Jump Over the Age, is a science fiction tale of that pedigree.It also brings to mind a New Yorker profile
  
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• Xfinity's New Ultra Low-lag Internet Launches First in These Cities

  30-01-2025 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  Xfinity's new software will be an upgrade for home internet users. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• AI agents will match 'good mid-level' engineers this year, says Mark Zuckerberg

  30-01-2025 18:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Autonomous software engineering agents will take over significant programming tasks, predicts Meta's CEO. And he's counting on Llama to achieve that goal.
  
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• App fatigue is real: Users are downloading fewer apps than ever

  30-01-2025 18:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The competition for mobile screen space is intense. Here are ways to gain more retention for mobile apps.
  
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• Copilot's powerful new 'Think Deeper' feature is free for all users - how it works

  30-01-2025 18:22 via zdnet.com
  
  With Copilot, you can bypass a ChatGPT Plus subscription and access OpenAI's o1 model for free.
  
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• Windows 11 users can soon access their iPhones from the Start menu

  30-01-2025 18:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Already previewed for Android users, the new integration will let iPhone owners view phone calls, messages, battery status, and more without leaving the Start menu.
  
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• I've tested every Samsung Galaxy S25 model - and my favorite isn't the Ultra

  30-01-2025 18:05 via zdnet.com
  
  The Galaxy S25 model I love the most - and the one most people should buy - strikes the right balance of form and function.
  
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• Vroom: Nascar Fans Can Watch Races Through New Driver Cam Feature

  30-01-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Strap in for an immersive viewing experience when you stream this season.
  
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• Titan Plus Elite Mattress Review 2025: The Newest Bed for Heavy Side Sleepers

  30-01-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Are you on the heavier side and struggling to find a mattress that supports your side-sleeping habit? The Titan Plus Elite might be the solution -- but here’s what you should know before you buy.
  
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• Europa League Soccer: Livestream Tottenham vs. Elfsborg From Anywhere

  30-01-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Spurs look to put their dismal Premier League form to one side as they host the Swedish outfit.
  
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• Europa League Soccer: Livestream FCSB vs. Man United From Anywhere

  30-01-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Red Devils travel to Romania looking to tie up automatic qualification for the last 16.
  
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• Eat Your Way to Peak Hydration With These 6 Electrolyte-Rich Foods

  30-01-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Hydration isn't just about drinking water. You can pack your diet with electrolytes-rich foods to meet your goals.
  
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• What Trump's Executive Order Means for Electric Vehicles

  30-01-2025 17:53 via cnet.com
  
  An executive order can't change the most significant EV policies: tax credits.
  
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• Mexico Asks Google to Reconsider 'Gulf of America' Maps Change

  30-01-2025 17:45 via cnet.com
  
  President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum says her country is reaching out to Google about its Maps change and is suggesting additional revisions of its own.
  
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• Mexico asks Google Maps not to rename Gulf of Mexico

  30-01-2025 17:39 via bbc.com
  
  US President Donald Trump has ordered that the body of water be renamed the Gulf of America.
  
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