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• New Research Suggests Overreliance on AI Could Hinders Critical Thinking

  12-02-2025 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  Study finds that GenAI tools may be "encouraging over-reliance on AI, with confidence in the tool often diminishing independent problem-solving."
  
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• Best Wired TV Streaming Devices of 2025: Roku, Google, Apple and More

  12-02-2025 23:44 via cnet.com
  
  Connect your streaming device through an Ethernet cable and free up your Wi-Fi. These are the best wired TV streaming devices.
  
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• This Unexpected Gadget Is Now My Go-To for Cooking Salmon

  12-02-2025 23:40 via cnet.com
  
  Ready in under 15 minutes with virtually no cleanup required. Can't beat that!
  
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• Your old laptop can 'shine on' after Windows 10's sunset with this Linux distro

  12-02-2025 23:36 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're facing the end of support for your operating system, I recommend giving Siduction a try - especially if you're a Pink Floyd fan.
  
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• Scarlett Johansson Urges AI Guardrails After She's Shown in Fake Anti-Ye Video

  12-02-2025 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  The video uses AI to depict false images of Jewish celebrities opposing rapper Ye, who is selling Swastika T-shirts.
  
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• 2025 Federal Tax Brackets: Your Paycheck May Be Bigger. Here's Why

  12-02-2025 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  New tax brackets could mean you're paying less in taxes, depending on your income level.
  
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• Rest in Peace Duo, the Duolingo Owl, Cruelly Murdered by ... a Tesla Cybertruck?

  12-02-2025 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  Even on-again-off-again romantic partner Dua Lipa responded to the manufactured death of Duo.
  
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• These Sony headphones are a fan favorite - and they're $100 off ahead of Presidents' Day

  12-02-2025 22:39 via zdnet.com
  
  The widely loved Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are $100 off during Amazon's Presidents' Day sale.
  
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• 6 Simple Ways to Winterize Your Home and Save

  12-02-2025 22:24 via cnet.com
  
  Keep your wallet and pipes intact this winter season with these helpful tips for avoiding budget-busting repairs.
  
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• How to Watch 4 Nations Face-Off Hockey Tournament Tonight

  12-02-2025 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  Find out which streaming services or TV channels you need for the NHL's week-long international tourney between the US, Canada, Sweden and Finland.
  
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• You can get the best Ring indoor camera I've tested for only $60 with this Presidents' Day deal

  12-02-2025 22:19 via zdnet.com
  
  The Ring Pan/Tilt Indoor Cam checks almost all the boxes, including being an excellent value for the price, which is made even better with the current deal.
  
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• Stop losing important stuff: The AirTag 4-Pack is at its lowest price ever this Presidents' Day

  12-02-2025 22:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Grab a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for only $70 right now so you can help the iPhone user in your life monitor their keys, wallet, luggage, and more.
  
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• YouTube teases top features for 2025 - brought to you by AI

  12-02-2025 22:05 via zdnet.com
  
  As the video platform turns 20, creating content and expanding reach is about to get easier with more than a little help from AI. Here's what's coming.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 13, #1335

  12-02-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1335 for Feb. 13.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 13, #347

  12-02-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for today's Strands puzzle, No. 347, for Feb. 13.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 13, #143

  12-02-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 143 for Feb. 13
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 13, #613

  12-02-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 613 for Feb. 13.
  
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• This EcoFlow power station keeps my lights on during outages and it's $1,200 off

  12-02-2025 21:58 via zdnet.com
  
  The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra is one of the most capable battery stations on the market. After putting it through months of testing (and several storms), here are my thoughts.
  
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• My Dyson Airwrap has replaced all my styling tools, and it's $100 off ahead of Presidents' Day

  12-02-2025 21:44 via zdnet.com
  
  If you have been eyeing this viral hair styling tool to gift to yourself or a loved one, it's on sale now -- which is a rare occurrence.
  
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• AI chatbots distort the news, BBC finds - see what they get wrong

  12-02-2025 21:24 via zdnet.com
  
  ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and Perplexity were asked to summarize 100 news stories. Here's how they did.
  
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• Statcounter's Windows market-share data is not accurate or reliable, and I can prove it

  12-02-2025 21:09 via zdnet.com
  
  It's time for another round of Statcounter stories on Windows 'market share,' but none of the data makes any sense, and I have the receipts to prove it.
  
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• 'Love Is Blind' Season 8: How to Watch the First Episode Drop

  12-02-2025 21:03 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix's popular dating show is renewed through season 10.
  
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• Android Users: Apple TV Plus Is Now Here for Your Mobile Device

  12-02-2025 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  We won't use the word "finally," but...
  
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• Best Cloud Web Hosting for 2025

  12-02-2025 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  We researched dozens of cloud web hosting companies and selected the top five to help you find the right host for your site.
  
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• NASA's First Interactive Twitch Stream Shows How Much Astronauts Love Coffee

  12-02-2025 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Matt Dominick answered questions from the audience and discussed daily life on the ISS.
  
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• iPhone 17 Rumors: Here's What Apple's Next Flagship Device Could Look Like

  12-02-2025 20:50 via cnet.com
  
  From a slimmer iPhone to camera bump changes, here's what we could see across the iPhone 17 lineup.
  
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• Best 55-Inch TVs of 2025

  12-02-2025 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking for a TV that gives the best bang for the buck, a 55-inch model is perfect for a smaller room or as a gaming TV.
  
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• The cheapest earbuds Apple sells just got cheaper with this early Presidents' Day deal

  12-02-2025 20:38 via zdnet.com
  
  The Beats Solo Buds are $30 off on Amazon ahead of Presidents' Day.
  
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• Best Smart TV for 2025: Samsung, LG, Roku and More

  12-02-2025 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Here are our top picks for the best smart TVs of 2025, based on testing in CNET's TV lab.
  
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• Best 65-Inch TV of 2025

  12-02-2025 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're upgrading to a bigger TV or replacing a 65-inch model, these are the best TVs on the market right now.
  
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• Best TVs of 2025, Tested by CNET Experts

  12-02-2025 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  These are our top picks for the best TVs of 2025 to make the most of your home entertainment experience, based on side-by-side testing in CNET's lab.These are our top picks for the best TVs of 2025 to make the most of your home entertainment experience, based on side-by-side testing in CNET's lab.
  
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• The perfect portable power station for all my adventures is $100 off

  12-02-2025 20:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking to harvest free power for your off-grid adventures? Check out the EcoFlow River 2 Max, a portable, highly durable power station with plenty of juice.
  
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• One of the best home backup power stations just hit one of its lowest prices ever

  12-02-2025 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether you need a portable battery for camping or emergency backup, the EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 can do it. And for a limited time, you can get a big discount on it.
  
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• I've Tried Dozens of Side Hustles. Here's How to Find the Right Fit to Boost Your Income

  12-02-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  I used to charge just $25 per article. Those days are gone.
  
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• Apple TV+ may finally be coming to Android phones - its boldest move yet

  12-02-2025 19:53 via zdnet.com
  
  A new Bloomberg report suggests that Apple will soon expand its popular streaming service to non-iOS devices.
  
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• Is Perplexity's Sonar really more 'factual' than its AI rivals? See for yourself

  12-02-2025 19:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The company claims its newly upgraded model is number one in user satisfaction and speed - but its methodology is unclear.
  
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• 11 Wellness Editor-Backed Hacks for Surviving Cold and Flu Season

  12-02-2025 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  As we make our way though cold and flu season, this is what we're doing to protect our health and avoid getting sick.
  
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• Mortgage Predictions: Inflation's Comeback Isn't Good for Homebuyers

  12-02-2025 19:39 via cnet.com
  
  A higher-than-expected inflation report will delay interest rate cuts, again.
  
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• Overwatch 2 Introduces Radical Changes, Adds More Player Choice, More Chaos

  12-02-2025 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  As the game races to keep up with Marvel Rivals, the developers announce hero perks, new stadium mode, upcoming hero bans and a map voting system coming in 2025.
  
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• Champions League Soccer: Livestream Feyenoord vs. AC Milan From Anywhere

  12-02-2025 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Dutch team host the seven-time European champions in the first leg of this playoff in Rotterdam.
  
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• How Elon Musk Pronounces 'X Æ A-12,' His Son's Name

  12-02-2025 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  The young boy, who goes by X, showed up in the Oval Office this week, and his mother, Grimes, reportedly wasn't happy about it.
  
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• The Triumphs and Troubles of the 7,000 Starlink Satellites Crowding Our Night Skies

  12-02-2025 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  The satellite internet technology has been a game changer for people in rural areas, but scientists are concerned about crowded skies and potential climate consequences.
  
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• This Asus laptop has one of the most striking displays I've seen, and it's $300 off

  12-02-2025 19:04 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Asus Zenbook S 16 is a striking laptop constructed from unique materials, but its brilliant OLED display steals the show.
  
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• Champions League Soccer: Livestream Celtic vs. Bayern Munich From Anywhere

  12-02-2025 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Can the Hoops pull off a shock against the German giants in this Champions League playoff?
  
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• Quirky and Unexpected Ways CNET's Sleep and Wellness Experts Fall Asleep

  12-02-2025 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  We've spent years testing sleep and wellness products and hacks for the best bedtime routines. Here's what works for us -- and what could work for you, too.
  
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• Apple is launching a giant new health study - here's why and how to join

  12-02-2025 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple launched the Apple Health Study, available in the Research app, to explore how technology can improve health.
  
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• Don't ignore Microsoft's February Patch Tuesday - it's a big one for all Windows 11 users

  12-02-2025 18:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest updates resolve more glitches and security flaws - some critical - in Windows 11 23H2 and 24H2, so you'll want to install them sooner rather than later.
  
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• Perplexity is the AI tool Google wishes Gemini could be

  12-02-2025 18:23 via zdnet.com
  
  If you've become interested in AI, you might have automatically been drawn to Google's Gemini but there's a better way to get your answers, thanks to Perplexity.
  
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• How to use Linux without ever touching the terminal

  12-02-2025 18:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Once upon a time, using Linux without the terminal was unthinkable. Now? For average users, the terminal is totally optional.
  
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• Best VR Headsets of 2025: My Favorite Hardware Right Now

  12-02-2025 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  The future may belong to AR glasses, but the present is all about VR. Here are my go-to options.
  
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