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• iPhone 16E: All the Features You Don't Get for $599

  22-02-2025 22:21 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's newest affordable phone includes a bunch of premium features and tools, but to hit a sub-$600 price, it also omits a number of things.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 23, #1345

  22-02-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,345 for Feb. 23.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 23, #357

  22-02-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Strands No. 357 for Feb. 23.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 23, #153

  22-02-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections: Sports Edition No. 153 for Feb. 23.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 23, #623

  22-02-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections No. 623 for Feb. 23.
  
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• White vs. Brown Noise: This Is the Best Soothing Sound for Your Sleep

  22-02-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you've been struggling to sleep, white or brown noise might be your solution.
  
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• I spent days with this Jiga Power Bank and it has cool features but also some problems that make it hard to carry

  22-02-2025 20:00 via techradar.com
  
  Jiga 27000mAh Power Bank review
  The Jiga Power Bank is a capacious power bank with a 22.5W maximum output, designed to offer plenty of charges for your smaller devices.It probably won’t win any awards for its looks, as it adopts a strictly utilitarian design. There are variants with orange and red front panels, but that’s the only flourish you get.The build quality of the Jiga Power Bank seems good at least: the chassis feels reasonably sturdy and the power button functioned well dur
  
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• I've tested a lot of coffee machines, and the Siemens EQ900 Plus makes the best macchiato I've tasted

  22-02-2025 19:00 via techradar.com
  
  Siemens EQ900 Plus: two-minute review
  The Siemens EQ900 Plus is one of the best bean-to-cup coffee machines for those who enjoy a latte, cappuccino or macchiato thanks to its excellent milk-texturizing system. It brews a very good espresso, too; but for me, the milk frothing is definitely the standout feature, and easily compares with the results an experienced user can get with a manual steam wand – with none of the effort.Another key selling point of the EQ900 Plus that differentiates it
  
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• Best Prescription Sunglasses for 2025

  22-02-2025 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Even in the winter, you'll want to protect your eyes. These are the best prescription sunglasses to help you do just that.
  
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• Apple Cider Vinegar for Health: Top 4 Health Benefits You Should Know About

  22-02-2025 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Thinking about jumping on the apple cider vinegar health trend? Read this before you do.
  
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• These Sony headphones deliver premium sound and comfort - without the premium price

  22-02-2025 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Sony's Ult Wear headphones punch well above their price point with rich audio and features typically found in more premium models.
  
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• 'The White Lotus' Season 3: When to Watch Episode 2 on Max

  22-02-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The first episode of the season is now streaming if you need a refresher.
  
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• 'Suits LA': Here's How to Watch Stephen Amell's Spin-Off Series

  22-02-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready to return to the world of Suits.
  
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• Musk Says DOGE Stimulus Checks a Possibility. Will It Actually Happen?

  22-02-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Tesla CEO says he will "check" with President Donald Trump about $5,000 "dividend" checks, but you probably shouldn't get your hopes up.
  
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• Magnesium for Sleep: How It Can Help and Your Ideal Dosage

  22-02-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Magnesium is another popular supplement that can help you sleep. Here's how it works and how much to take.
  
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• Can Buying a Home Energy Monitor Save You Money? We Asked an Expert

  22-02-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  A home energy monitor can help you keep tabs on your energy usage and potentially save you money, but are they worth the initial expense?
  
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• 8 of the Best Soft Mattresses of 2025, Tested by CNET Sleep Experts

  22-02-2025 17:12 via cnet.com
  
  If you want to sleep on a cloud, these top soft mattresses will get you as close as possible.
  
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• Watch Out for Microplastics in These Common Foods

  22-02-2025 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Microplastics are everywhere, including in some of your favorite foods.
  
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• This slim 10K MagSafe power bank is the fastest I’ve tested to date

  22-02-2025 17:00 via techradar.com
  
  Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K, Slim) review
  The Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K, Slim) is a 10,000mAh MagSafe power bank with a slimmer-than-average profile. One of Anker’s most expensive MagSafe power banks at the time of writing, it’s available at a list price of $74.99 / £69.99 / $139.95 on the Anker website, and can also be purchased at Amazon.When inspecting the build quality of the Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K, Slim), it looked and felt sturdy. It has a metal frame around the ed
  
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• There's Plastic in Your Food — Here's How to Reduce Your Intake

  22-02-2025 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Microplastics are everywhere, including in some of your favorite foods and drinks. Check out these steps you can take to cut down on plastic particles.
  
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• There's Plastic in Your Food. Here's How to Reduce Your Intake

  22-02-2025 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Microplastics are everywhere, including in some of your favorite foods and drinks. Check out these steps you can take to cut down on plastic particles.
  
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• The Government Could Shut Down in March: Will Tax Returns Slow Down?

  22-02-2025 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  The deadline for Congress to keep the government funded is only a month before the tax filing deadline, creating a whole array of new concerns and questions.
  
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• One Side of Microplastics, Please. Common Foods That Have Microplastics and Swaps to Make

  22-02-2025 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Microplastics are everywhere, including some of your favorite foods.
  
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• Creative industries are among the UK’s crown jewels – and AI is out to steal them | John Naughton

  22-02-2025 17:00
  
  The tech firms’ efforts to change copyright laws and gain free access to intellectual property is patently wrongThere are decades when nothing happens (as Lenin is – wrongly – supposed to have said) and weeks when decades happen. We’ve just lived through a few weeks like that. We’ve known for decades that some American tech companies were problematic for democracy because they were fragmenting the public sphere and fostering polarisation. They were a worrying nuisan
  
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• Best VPN for Gaming in 2025

  22-02-2025 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  One of CNET’s best gaming VPN picks could level up your play by lowering ping, bypassing throttling restrictions and adding an extra layer of protection.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Livestream Aston Villa vs. Chelsea From Anywhere

  22-02-2025 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  Unai Emery's improving Villains take on a Blues team struggling to replicate its early season success.
  
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• Rocket Money Review 2025: CNET's Editor's Choice Winner for Best Budgeting App

  22-02-2025 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Tons of features, easy navigation and a low price make this app a solid choice for budgeters.
  
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• Not Using a Hardware Security Key Is Putting Your Financial Data at Risk

  22-02-2025 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  With passwords routinely getting leaked in data breaches, a hardware security key can keep you safe.
  
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• England vs. Scotland: How to Watch 2025 Six Nations Rugby Live From Anywhere

  22-02-2025 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  The hosts look to end their eight-year wait for a Calcutta Cup win at Twickenham.
  
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• Best VPN for Amazon Prime Video in 2025

  22-02-2025 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon Prime subscribers can unlock their full streaming libraries by using these VPNs, which are crucial if you travel abroad.
  
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• '1923' Season 2: Release Date and Time on Paramount Plus

  22-02-2025 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  The wait is nearly over for more Taylor Sheridan programming.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Livestream Fulham vs. Crystal Palace From Anywhere

  22-02-2025 15:45 via cnet.com
  
  The Cottagers look to keep their European qualification hopes on track as they host an improving Eagles side.
  
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• Wales vs. Ireland: How to Watch 2025 Six Nations Rugby Live From Anywhere

  22-02-2025 15:02 via cnet.com
  
  It's top versus bottom at the Millennium Stadium as the Boys In Green look to make it three wins from three.
  
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• ‘The bot asked me four times a day how I was feeling’: is tracking everything actually good for us?

  22-02-2025 15:00
  
  Gathering data used to be a fringe pursuit of Silicon Valley nerds. Now we’re all at it, recording everything from menstrual cycles and mobility to toothbrushing and time spent in daylight. Is this just narcissism redesigned for the big tech age?I first heard about my friend Adam’s curious new habit in a busy pub. He said he’d been doing it for over a year, but had never spoken to anyone about it before. He had a furtive look around, then took out his phone and showed me the pr
  
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• I tried this seriously stylish budget gaming microphone for a week, but its middling sound left me wanting more

  22-02-2025 15:00 via techradar.com
  
  JBL Quantum Stream Talk: One-minute review
  The real highlight of the JBL Quantum Stream Talk are its design and feature set, which punch above its budget-friendly price point.It’s super compact and very stylish, with a robust stand that incorporates metal elements to look and feel premium. It’s incredibly easy to adjust and position too, thanks to a small, foam-footed base and a smart swivel mechanism that allows the microphone to be rotated by a full 360 degrees.The prominent LED ri
  
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• Wi-Fi vs. Ethernet: What I Learned While Testing Them Out at My Home

  22-02-2025 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Which is better, Wi-Fi or Ethernet? I made it my mission to find out.
  
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• This Was the Toughest Connections Puzzle Ever. Did You Beat It?

  22-02-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Google search data analysis shows that this particular puzzle last spring was a true stumper.
  
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• Hating on Lenovo Legion Go S, Poking at Reddit's Paywall, and Healing with Duo's Death | Tech Therapy video

  22-02-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Windows gaming experience is painful on Lenovo's Legion Go S, but will Microsoft do anything to make it better? This week in our Tech Therapy session, Scott Stein doesn't hold back his feelings about testing the handheld system. Also, Bridget Carey reflects on the content paywall circle of life and the death of the Duolingo owl. But did Duo's death save us all?
  
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• ‘We’re clearly heading towards collapse’: why the Murdoch empire is about to go bang

  22-02-2025 13:50
  
  An explosive succession trial and an astonishing interview with one of Rupert’s sons have exposed the paranoia and hatred at the heart of global media’s most powerful family. This could get messy…When some of the mind games and manoeuvres that turned a Murdoch family “retreat” into an ordeal appeared in Succession, the TV drama about squabbling family members of a right-wing media company, members of the real-life family started to suspect each other of leaking det
  
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• Stop Making These 10 Crucial Mistakes When Shopping for Internet

  22-02-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The secret to a better home internet plan may be changing the way you shop for internet.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Ipswich vs. Tottenham Live From Anywhere

  22-02-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Spurs go in search of a third win in a row as they travel to Portman Road.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Bournemouth vs. Wolves Live From Anywhere

  22-02-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Cherries look to keep their top-five push on track as they host the Old Gold.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Livestream Southampton vs. Brighton From Anywhere

  22-02-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The doomed Saints welcome the inconsistent Seagulls to St. Mary's.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Livestream Arsenal vs. West Ham From Anywhere

  22-02-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Gunners could reduce the gap to Liverpool to 6 points with a win against the Hammers.
  
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• Crypto and big tech’s backing pays off as Trump makes tech-friendly moves

  22-02-2025 13:00
  
  Flurry of directives relaxes regulations and drop lawsuit – and billionaires who donated to Trump are ready to benefitThe millions that US tech companies invested in currying favor with Donald Trump seemed to pay off this week as the new administration issued a flurry of directives that relaxed regulations and dropped lawsuits previously aimed at holding the industry to account. Crypto, AI and social media companies, many of which made donations to Trump, are all expecting to benefit.At th
  
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• Best Cable Internet Providers for 2025

  22-02-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Cable is the most available type of wired internet and a reliable choice for getting online. These are CNET's top cable internet choices.
  
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• The LG soundbar I prefer for my home theater slaps with immersive audio - and it's not the newest model

  22-02-2025 12:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The LG S95TR soundbar still impresses in 2025, with engulfing audio quality and a host of useful features.
  
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• Freelance Taxes Don't Have to Be Scary. 5 Tips From a Professional Side Hustler

  22-02-2025 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you do any type of gig work or own your own business, these tax tips will make your life easier.
  
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• Bring the Volume Bar Back to Your iPhone's Lock Screen in 4 Easy Steps

  22-02-2025 12:30 via cnet.com
  
  The slider was removed in 2022 but you can bring it back.
  
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• Spring Break Essentials: 13 Must-Have Items for Every Traveler

  22-02-2025 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  These items are needed for any trip -- no matter the destination.
  
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