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• The billion-dollar AI company no one is talking about - and why you should care

  11-02-2025 23:58 via zdnet.com
  
  While AI giants burn cash, one company quietly makes billions without the hype.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 12, #346

  11-02-2025 23:43 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for today's Strands puzzle, No. 346, for Feb. 12.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 12, #142

  11-02-2025 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 142 for Feb. 12
  
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• 7 Popular Wall Outlet Types for Your Next Replacement

  11-02-2025 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Thinking about upgrading to smart outlets or USB-equipped outlets? Here are the top options so you can find the perfect fit for your home.
  
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• Apple, Microsoft Joining Google Using Gulf of America in Maps Programs

  11-02-2025 23:22 via cnet.com
  
  Google Maps made the controversial change first, but now Apple Maps and Bing Maps are following suit.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 12, #612

  11-02-2025 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 612 for Feb. 12.
  
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• I found a near-perfect Kindle and it's on sale for Presidents' Day

  11-02-2025 22:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether you're a bookworm or know someone who is one, you can't go wrong with the new Kindle Paperwhite for $135.
  
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• Vitamin B12: Important Benefits, Deficiency Signs and How to Supplement

  11-02-2025 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  Learn how to spot vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms early and find the best ways to incorporate it into your daily routine.
  
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• Chat With an Astronaut on the ISS Wednesday: How to Tune In

  11-02-2025 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  You'll be able to talk to two astronauts -- one in space, one on Earth -- and discuss daily life on the International Space Station.
  
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• 'Twitter Quitters' Help Push Bluesky User Base to Over 31 Million

  11-02-2025 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  Star Wars star Mark Hamill, author Stephen King and millions of others now are Bluesky users. But the NFL is holding out for a deal.
  
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• Check Your Pantry for These Recalled Tuna Products

  11-02-2025 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  Canned tuna sold at Walmart, Trader Joe's and other retailers may be contaminated with the bacteria that cause botulism, the FDA announced.
  
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• Apple's newest AirPods are on sale for the first time ahead of Presidents' Day

  11-02-2025 22:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's AirPods 4 lineup has a slight discount ahead of Presidents' Day, meaning you can get a pair of brand-new AirPods for just under $100.
  
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• After Elon Musk Bid, Sam Altman Says OpenAI Is 'Not for Sale'

  11-02-2025 22:05 via cnet.com
  
  Altman's response to Musk? "No thank you, but we will buy Twitter ... if you want."
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 12, #1334

  11-02-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,334 for Feb. 12.
  
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• I took over 500Hz of gaming speed for a spin with the AOC Agon Pro AG276FK

  11-02-2025 22:00 via techradar.com
  
  AOC Agon Pro AG276FK: Two-minute review
  (Image credit: Future / Jeremy Laird)
  If you're serious about competitive gaming, you want the highest refresh rate possible. It's pretty much that simple. Which is where the new AOC Agon Pro AG276FK comes in. Running at 520Hz, it's up there among the very fastest gaming monitors you can currently buy.If there's a catch, it's that the native resolution is just 1080p. Purely for playing online shooters, that actually makes sense in terms of minimizing GPU l
  
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• World leaders and tech bosses focus on innovation at Paris AI summit – video highlights

  11-02-2025 21:48 via theguardian.com
  
  Collaboration and opportunity were at the centre of the talks, as JD Vance urged his ‘European friends’ to view the technology with ‘optimism rather than trepidation’. The US and the UK refused to sign a declaration on ‘inclusive and sustainable’ artificial intelligence at the summit. Campaign groups criticised the UK’s decision and said it risked damaging its reputation in this areaUS and UK refuse to sign Paris summit declaration on ‘inclusive&rs
  
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• Did Apple Automatically Opt You Into AI With the Latest iPhone Update? Here's How to Turn It Off

  11-02-2025 21:43 via cnet.com
  
  If you previously turned off Apple Intelligence on your device, you may find it back on.
  
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• Tech Life: Decoding the brain

  11-02-2025 21:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Could AI help people with speech loss talk by interpreting signals in their brain ?
  
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• Best Cheap Gaming Laptop of 2025

  11-02-2025 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need to overspend to get a capable gaming laptop. Check out our five favorite budget-friendly gaming laptops, most of which cost less than $1,000.
  
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• The best Android phones of 2025: Expert tested (and how the Galaxy S25 Ultra fares)

  11-02-2025 21:14 via zdnet.com
  
  I've tested and gone hands-on with the best Android phones so far this year, and here are my top picks from Samsung, OnePlus, Google, and more.
  
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• This subscription-free smart ring with remarkable battery life isn't from Oura or Samsung

  11-02-2025 21:01 via zdnet.com
  
  In my testing, the affordable RingConn Gen 2 lasted one week on a single charge - while delivering a range of competitive health-tracking features.
  
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• The special edition strawberry pink Dyson Airwrap bundle is $101 off ahead of Presidents' Day

  11-02-2025 20:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Dyson's Airwrap hair styler has a 17% discount ahead of Presidents' Day weekend (and it's one we haven't seen in a while).
  
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• JBL's luxury noise-canceling earbuds are on sale ahead of Presidents' Day

  11-02-2025 20:50 via zdnet.com
  
  The JBL Tour Pro 3 features excellent sound and a marathon battery life, and the earbuds are $50 off ahead of Presidents' Day.
  
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• This E Ink tablet is a worthy alternative to the Remarkable (and in some ways better)

  11-02-2025 20:48 via zdnet.com
  
  The Boox Note Max is a 13-inch e-reader with a crisp display, sprawling feature set, and a digital pen experience that is among the best I've tried.
  
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• The best noise-canceling earbuds I've tested are $50 off ahead of Presidents' Day

  11-02-2025 20:44 via zdnet.com
  
  I test earbuds for a living and can confidently say the Bose QuietComfort Ultra are the best noise-canceling earbuds on the market -- and they're $50 off ahead of Presidents' Day.
  
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• Waymo Expands in LA: Everything to Know About the Growing Robotaxi Service

  11-02-2025 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everywhere you can hail a ride, and where else Waymo will soon arrive.
  
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• I exercised with the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 instead of my Apple Watch - and it's game-changing

  11-02-2025 20:34 via zdnet.com
  
  After a six-year hiatus, the new Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 returns with several audio, design, and health tracking upgrades.
  
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• T-Mobile customers can get still get a new Galaxy S25 series phone for free. How to qualify

  11-02-2025 20:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's newly released flagship line of Galaxy S25 smartphones are still available with significant savings thanks to exclusive offers at T-Mobile.
  
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• AT&T will take your damaged phone with its new 'free iPhone' deal. Here's how it works

  11-02-2025 20:20 via zdnet.com
  
  The carrier will now deduct up to $1,000 when you trade in an older iPhone model - even if it's damaged or cracked.
  
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• I pick this budget Lenovo ThinkPad over laptops that cost twice the price

  11-02-2025 20:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The sixth-generation Lenovo ThinkPad E14 is a reliable workhorse laptop that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
  
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• You May Soon Pay More for Apple Devices. Experts Weigh In on Trump's Tariffs

  11-02-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Even if prices rise, don't panic-buy. Instead, do this.
  
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• Watch FA Cup Soccer: Livestream Exeter vs. Nottingham Forest From Anywhere

  11-02-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Tricky Trees travel to Devon for the final tie of the fourth-round.
  
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• I tried the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid and found it very unique - and very expensive

  11-02-2025 19:59 via techradar.com
  
  Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid: Two-minute review
  (Image credit: Future / James Holland)
  I don’t know that I’ve ever been as confused by a laptop as I have by the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid. It takes the 2-in-1 concept to a whole new level – one that not many have probably asked for. It’s a powerful laptop, by Ultrabook standards, with a screen that can be pulled off and used as a tablet. To make things even more interesting (see also: confusing), you can pres
  
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• The work tasks people use Claude AI for most, according to Anthropic

  11-02-2025 19:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Anthropic's first Economic Index sheds light on who's using AI for what, and how much of our work it's actually automating.
  
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• This smart lock is feature-rich, solves a common problem - and it's 40% off

  11-02-2025 19:53 via zdnet.com
  
  The Philips Home Access 4000 Series smart lock is one of the most responsive smart locks I've tested - and a great deal at just $126.
  
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• I finally found a wallet tracker that works as well as an AirTag (and it's under $20)

  11-02-2025 19:49 via zdnet.com
  
  This ultra-thin wallet tracker, shaped like a credit card, is highly reliable and works seamlessly with the Apple Find My network.
  
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• I use this budget Android tablet more than my iPad Pro - and it costs hundreds less

  11-02-2025 19:47 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're after an affordable tablet, the Blackview Tab 90 offers the ideal blend of entertainment and value.
  
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• 10 tiny gadgets I keep with me at all times - and why they're worth it

  11-02-2025 19:42 via zdnet.com
  
  These practical gadgets are perfect gifts for the utility-obsessed - and they won't break the bank.
  
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• Google Calendar Drops Black History Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day, More

  11-02-2025 19:41 via cnet.com
  
  The company says that as of 2024, it began listing only public holidays and national observances, not cultural and historical events.
  
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• Google Calendar removes Black History Month, Pride and other cultural events

  11-02-2025 19:40 via theguardian.com
  
  Company says listed holidays were not ‘sustainable’ for its model as tech firms roll back diversity effortsGoogle’s online and mobile calendars are no longer including references to Black History Month, Women’s History Month and LGBTQ+ holidays, among other events.The world’s biggest search engine previously marked the beginning of Black History Month in February and Pride Month in June, but the events do not appear for 2025. Continue reading...
  
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• The 45+ best early Best Buy Presidents' Day deals live now

  11-02-2025 19:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Presidents' Day hasn't arrived just yet, but Best Buy is discounting tons of top tech from brands like Sonos, Apple, Bose and more.
  
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• I found the 'Goldilocks' of travel chargers - and no longer leave without it

  11-02-2025 19:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Even when I travel with a laptop, a 65W charger hits the perfect balance - powerful enough for everything I need without the extra bulk.
  
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• How fake security reports are swamping open-source projects, thanks to AI

  11-02-2025 19:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Patch spam contains code that is downright wrong and nonfunctional. Even worse: It can introduce new vulnerabilities or backdoors. What's a developer to do?
  
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• Apple Arcade Is Getting the Rhythm Game Piano Tiles 2 and More Soon

  11-02-2025 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  If you had childhood piano lessons, maybe they'll come in handy.
  
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• Champions League Soccer: Livestream Sporting CP vs. Dortmund From Anywhere

  11-02-2025 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  The Portuguese champs host Niko Kovač's men in the first leg of this playoff.
  
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• NordVPN Backs Up Its No-Log Claims With a New Audit From Deloitte

  11-02-2025 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  NordVPN underwent an audit of its zero-log policy by Deloitte, the company’s latest annual audit and its fifth overall. It's an important trust signal to current and potential users.
  
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• This super-cheap Sony soundbar is one of the best budget options I’ve ever tested

  11-02-2025 19:00 via techradar.com
  
  Sony HT-SF150 review
  If you’ve decided it's time to upgrade your sub-par TV audio, but don’t want to lose your life savings, the Sony HT-SF150 could be your ideal low-budget solution. This super-slim 2.0 channel soundbar aims to supply “punchy bass without compromising detail and clarity”, simple connectivity and cinematic virtual surround sound – but does it get the job done?Well, let’s kick things off by talking about setup. It really doesn’t get much
  
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• Champions League Soccer: Livestream Juventus vs. PSV From Anywhere

  11-02-2025 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Dutch champions take on Thiago Motta 's Old Lady in Turin.
  
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• Best Pillow-Top Mattresses for 2025, According to a Mattress Expert Who Sleeps on One

  11-02-2025 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Pillow-top mattresses are perfect for sleepers who want a softer mattress or those who need extra comfort on their side. Pillow-top beds offer lush comfort and optimal pressure relief.
  
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• 2025 Oscar Nominees on Streaming: How to Watch 'The Wild Robot', 'Dune 2' and More

  11-02-2025 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Catch up on Academy Award contenders at home.
  
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