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• Yes, You Can Go to Jail for Not Paying Your Taxes. What To Do if You Can't Afford Your Bill

  24-02-2025 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  It's fine to feel nervous about a letter from the IRS but don't ignore it. Here's what to do instead.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 25, #155

  24-02-2025 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections: Sports Edition No. 155 for Feb. 25.
  
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• More than 200,000 Canadians sign petition to revoke Musk’s citizenship

  24-02-2025 22:43 via theguardian.com
  
  Parliamentary petition launched due to billionaire’s link to Trump, who has repeatedly threatened to conquer CanadaMore than 200,000 people from Canada have signed a parliamentary petition calling for their country to strip Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship because of the tech billionaire’s alliance with Donald Trump, who has spent his second US presidency repeatedly threatening to conquer its independent neighbor to the north and turn it into its 51st state.The British Columbia
  
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• 7 of the Best Horror Movies to Stream on Max

  24-02-2025 22:42 via cnet.com
  
  Watch a scary flick while you wait for more White Lotus.
  
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• Amazon is selling the M4 Mac Mini at an all-time low price (and I don't expect it to last)

  24-02-2025 22:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Want the latest Apple tech without the high cost? There's never been a better time to buy the 'next-level performance' of Apple's most affordable desktop.
  
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• How new Facebook policies incentivize spreading misinformation

  24-02-2025 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Meta's moves threaten to deepen the internet information divide even more.
  
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• Google Doing Away With SMS Codes for Gmail Authentication

  24-02-2025 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  Codes sent via SMS messages will be replaced by QR codes sent to user phones to verify Gmail accounts.
  
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• Is your live TV streaming service still worth it? I review the options for every budget

  24-02-2025 22:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Cord cutting was supposed to save us from those cable TV bills - but our streaming bills keep climbing. Are you really getting your money's worth from that $90-plus subscription?
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 25, #1347

  24-02-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,347 for Feb. 25.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 25, #359

  24-02-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Strands No. 359 for Feb. 25.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 25, #625

  24-02-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections No. 625 for Feb. 25.
  
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• Kettlebell Training Is Swinging Into Peloton’s Strength Plus App and Classes

  24-02-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Now you can brush up on your kettlebell skills with the help of your favorite Peloton pros.
  
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• You're Probably Not Maintaining Your Garden Tools Properly. Here's How to Do It

  24-02-2025 21:54 via cnet.com
  
  Give your tools some TLC to keep them sharp and rust-free so they last longer.
  
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• The Life and Death of the Duolingo Owl: Tech Therapy video

  24-02-2025 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  Nobody saw the death of a language learning app's mascot being a unifying topic in 2025 but here we are! Bridget Carey and Scott Stein talk about the Duolingo owl in this clip from Tech Therapy.
  
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• What to expect at Amazon's event this week: Alexa 2.0, new Echos, and Fire TV upgrades

  24-02-2025 21:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon is planning a Devices and Services event this week, where it's expected to make some major announcements. Here's what we know so far.
  
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• US court upholds Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’s conviction

  24-02-2025 21:33 via theguardian.com
  
  Holmes, who is serving nine years, attempted to overturn conviction over multimillion-dollar investor fraud scandalA US court upheld the conviction of the Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes for defrauding investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars while operating her failed blood-testing startup, once valued at $9bn, rejecting her multi-year appeal. The court also upheld the conviction of Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, once Holmes’s romantic partner and president of Theranos.A th
  
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• Talking Reddit Paywalls: Tech Therapy video

  24-02-2025 21:33 via cnet.com
  
  Bridget and Scott discuss Reddit considering paywalls and subscription fatigue in this clip from Tech Therapy.
  
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• 8 iPhone Settings to Change Immediately After Installing 18.3

  24-02-2025 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Your phone can feel completely different in iOS 18. These are the settings and features I recommend changing first.
  
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• iOS 18.4 Public Beta 1: Your iPhone Could Get a Ton of New Features Soon

  24-02-2025 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Ambient music and recipes are a few new features developers and public beta testers can try now.
  
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• The Problem With Windows Gaming Handhelds Is Windows: Tech Therapy video

  24-02-2025 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  In this clip from Tech Therapy, Scott Stein goes into his issues testing the Lenovo Legion Go S. And it's not the device.
  
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• Need a Windows 10 alternative or still miss XP? This Linux distro is for you - and it's free

  24-02-2025 20:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Free10 is a repacking of the Q40S Linux distribution and it makes an outstanding option for anyone looking to migrate from Windows to Linux.
  
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• How two new Facebook policies could make misinformation more profitable than ever

  24-02-2025 20:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Meta's moves threaten to deepen the internet divide all over again.
  
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• 2025 Is a Year Full of Meteor Showers: The Next One Arrives This Week

  24-02-2025 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need to pay for a streaming service to watch a sky full of shooting stars.
  
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• Low-Income Internet Alternatives for All 50 States

  24-02-2025 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  Don't be disconnected. You still have options for low-cost internet without the ACP. Here are our top picks for each state.
  
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• How to Get Your Share of the FTC's $16.5 Million Avast Settlement

  24-02-2025 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  Payouts won't be big, but 3.7 million Avast users could potentially get one.
  
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• Ultimate Alexa Guide: 200+ Voice Commands to Master Your Amazon Echo

  24-02-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  With the right commands, your Amazon Echo and other Alexa-enabled devices can control your smart home, stream music, automate everyday tasks, and much more.
  
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• Kindle Users, Save Your Ebooks Before This Feature Disappears This Week

  24-02-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon is now making it harder to download the Kindle books you've bought. You only have days left to use it.
  
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• Texting while driving? AI traffic cameras are watching you in these 5 states

  24-02-2025 19:42 via zdnet.com
  
  After successful trials in Europe, 'Heads Up' cameras are coming to more places in the US. Here's how they work.
  
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• The first 5 MacOS commands every user should learn

  24-02-2025 19:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Ever find yourself wanting to do things on your Mac with a bit more efficiency? The command line is ready and waiting! Here are the first five commands you ought to learn.
  
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• Historic visual effects studio Technicolor collapses in UK

  24-02-2025 19:39 via bbc.com
  
  The company's UK entity has filed for administration, with 'the majority' of its UK staff made redundant.
  
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• Google's Gemini AI might soon back up Siri on your iPhone - just like ChatGPT

  24-02-2025 19:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Given Siri's limitations and lack of AI abilities, Apple aims to give its users an easy and seamless way to work with a true AI bot.
  
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• Why I pick this ultraportable Lenovo tablet over the iPad for multimedia consumption

  24-02-2025 19:26 via zdnet.com
  
  The Lenovo Tab Plus packs an unexpectedly powerful speaker system and a sharp 2K display, delivering an audio-visual experience that puts some iPads to shame.
  
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• Duolingo Resurrects Its Mascot, Duo the Owl, After Murder By Tesla Cybertruck

  24-02-2025 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  "Y'all really think I'd let a Cybertruck take me out?" the scrappy owl noted on social media.
  
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• Perplexity AI teases a new browser 'for agentic search'

  24-02-2025 19:19 via zdnet.com
  
  The company is offering scant details about this browser called Comet, so I asked Perplexity AI for more information.
  
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• Having trouble hearing whispery TV dialogue? I found 3 ways to fix that

  24-02-2025 19:05 via zdnet.com
  
  A few simple adjustments can really improve how those whispering talk scenes sound.
  
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• How I upgraded my soundbar audio quality for free - and 4 other ways to give it a boost

  24-02-2025 19:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Adding a soundbar is the first step in converting your home into a theater-like venue for cinematic sound, but you can take it to the next level with some simple adjustments.
  
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• Buying A New iPhone 16E? Here's How to Factory Reset Your Old iPhone

  24-02-2025 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Clearing out your old iPhone is important. Here's what you need to do to wipe all your personal data.
  
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• Apple Update Teases Google Gemini Integration on iPhones

  24-02-2025 18:55 via cnet.com
  
  This move comes as Apple seeks to make Siri a more dynamic and intuitive virtual assistant.
  
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• The best blood pressure watches of 2025: Expert tested

  24-02-2025 18:50 via zdnet.com
  
  We considered medical research, current FDA guidance, and our own testing to find the best blood pressure watches available today, including options from Samsung and YHE.
  
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• I tried a $129 blood pressure watch, and it came close to my Withings and Garmin trackers

  24-02-2025 18:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Regularly measuring your blood pressure in a relaxed setting can yield accurate results, and a watch is an ideal, convenient option for consistent monitoring.
  
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• How to Stream Oscar Nominated Movies for 2025

  24-02-2025 18:44 via cnet.com
  
  Catch up on the Academy Award contenders before Sunday's ceremony.
  
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• Signia's new hearing aid delivers Bluetooth compatibility, longer battery life

  24-02-2025 18:38 via zdnet.com
  
  Compatible with Android and iOS, the Pure Charge & Go BCT IX hearing aid boosts speech understanding in loud group conversations, according to Signia.
  
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• Virgin Media internet restored after earlier outage

  24-02-2025 18:30 via bbc.com
  
  The internet giant says it has 'fully restored' services for customers affected by its Monday outage.
  
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• One of the most underrated Garmin watches I've tested is almost too good for the price

  24-02-2025 18:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Instinct 3 Solar model offers most of Garmin's flagship watch features for half the price.
  
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• MWC Barcelona 2025: What to Expect From Samsung, Xiaomi and More

  24-02-2025 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  From new Android phones from top Chinese phone makers to the latest breakthroughs in AI, this year's Mobile World Congress is set to be packed with thrilling new tech.
  
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• ChatGPT's user base just doubled in 6 months - to more than 400 million weekly users

  24-02-2025 18:06 via zdnet.com
  
  OpenAI's chatbot is thriving, and it does a lot more than just answer questions.
  
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• IRS Layoffs Have Arrived: Here's What It Might Mean for Your Tax Returns

  24-02-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Thousands of workers are set to be out of a job at the IRS with just under two months left in the tax filing season.
  
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• This 20-in-1 accessory kit comes with me whenever I travel - and it's very cheap

  24-02-2025 17:41 via zdnet.com
  
  For the price of a phone case, this versatile toolkit can keep your phone, earbuds, laptop, and other devices looking brand new.
  
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• Need to download lots of Kindle books fast? The secret but risky trick that worked for me

  24-02-2025 17:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Downloading your Kindle books one by one could take days. But with this clever step-by-step hack, you can grab 25 at a time and save your entire collection before Amazon locks it down this week.
  
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• I tested this 16-inch Asus laptop with a 3K OLED display - and it's a game-changer for creatives

  24-02-2025 17:29 via zdnet.com
  
  The Asus Zenbook S 16 is an eye-catching laptop crafted from the brand's unique 'ceraluminum' material, but the stunning OLED display truly takes center stage.
  
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