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• Congressional Committee Urges Americans to Replace TP-Link Routers. We Asked Experts if They're Actually Dangerous

  05-03-2025 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi held up a TP-Link router and told Americans, "Don't use this." But experts say all routers have some risk.
  
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• Google Search Gets More AI Overviews, Powered By Gemini 2.0

  05-03-2025 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  Google's also working on a new AI Mode in Search.
  
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• Streaming on Max: The 26 Absolute Best Movies to Watch

  05-03-2025 23:16 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some highly rated films to try, plus a look at what's new in March.
  
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• ZTE's Nubia Phones Go Wild at MWC 2025: From a Flip Phone to One for Music Fans

  05-03-2025 23:08 via cnet.com
  
  These personality-driven phones are launching alongside a sequel to their cheaper flip-style foldable phone.
  
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• My favorite Android smartwatch beats Samsung and Google with its multi-day battery life

  05-03-2025 23:08 via zdnet.com
  
  The OnePlus Watch 3 is one of the best Google Wear OS watches available today, thanks to its improved battery life, design, and utility.
  
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• If You Live Alone, Take These 7 Steps to Keep Your Home Safe

  05-03-2025 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Follow these security tips, and you'll enjoy both privacy and peace of mind while living solo.
  
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• Tariffs Explained: What They Mean for You Amid Canada-Mexico Duties Chaos

  05-03-2025 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  Major US tariffs against Canada and Mexico are now in effect, igniting fears of a recession and broader trade war, though some have already been rolled back temporarily.
  
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• You May Soon Pay More for Apple Devices. Experts Weigh In on Trump's Latest Tariffs

  05-03-2025 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  Some electronics prices have already risen, but don't panic-buy. Instead, do this.
  
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• Amazon Boycott Begins Friday, Includes Whole Foods, Ring, Twitch

  05-03-2025 22:31 via cnet.com
  
  The People's Union USA grassroots movement wants consumers to stop spending money at Amazon and its subsidiaries for a week
  
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• Social Security Fairness Act: Over $7.5B in Retroactive Payments Sent So Far

  05-03-2025 22:20 via cnet.com
  
  The Social Security Administration is sending out retroactive payments right now, thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act.
  
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• The Science of Beauty Sleep: How The Quality of Your Rest Affects Your Appearance

  05-03-2025 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Lack of sleep affects your appearance well beyond dark circles under your eyes. Here's how to sleep your way to better skin.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 6, #1356

  05-03-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,356 for March 6.
  
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• Save $1,150 on the Samsung Odyssey Ark and get a 24-inch monitor for free - but hurry

  05-03-2025 21:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Are you looking to upgrade your PC gaming setup? Samsung is offering a dual monitor bundle. Save $1,150 on the 55-inch Odyssey Ark and get a 24-inch Odyssey G3 monitor completely free -- but don't wait.
  
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• Amazon has discounted several M4 Mac Mini models (but I don't expect it to last)

  05-03-2025 21:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking for cutting-edge Apple tech without the premium price? Now is the perfect time to grab Apple's most budget-friendly desktop at an even lower price.
  
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• The future of Google Search just rolled out on Labs - and AI Mode changes everything

  05-03-2025 21:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Google's answer to ChatGPT Search, AI Mode replaces traditional search with a chatbot. Here's how to try it.
  
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• Talking with Sesame's AI voice companion is amazing and creepy - see for yourself

  05-03-2025 21:15 via zdnet.com
  
  I usually prefer typing to AI, but Sesame changed my mind.
  
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• OpenAI expands GPT-4.5 rollout. Here's how to access (and what it can do for you)

  05-03-2025 21:15 via zdnet.com
  
  OpenAI says its latest model is more conversational and even hallucinates less.
  
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• Deal alert: Save up to $480 on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, plus get a free watch band

  05-03-2025 21:12 via zdnet.com
  
  This week is the Discover Samsung Sale, but for today only, you can save money on the Galaxy Watch Ultra and get a free watch band.
  
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• Your Smartwatch and 9 Other Everyday Items You Aren't Cleaning Enough

  05-03-2025 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Experts explain why cleaning your smartwatch and other everyday items is essential to keep your surroundings germ-free.
  
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• What happened at the Homebrew Computer Club 50 years ago: Apple was born, and a revolution began

  05-03-2025 20:57 via zdnet.com
  
  In the club's garage in Menlo Park, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak showed off the first Apple computer. Bill Gates was decidedly not a member.
  
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• Best Peloton Alternatives for 2025 That Will Save Your Hard-Earned Money

  05-03-2025 20:46 via cnet.com
  
  Getting a full-body workout doesn't have to mean putting your wallet through a workout too.
  
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• YouTube's Premium Lite Plan Arrives in the US. Here's What You Get

  05-03-2025 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  No, it's not really a Spotify alternative.
  
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• Cocoon Chill Hybrid Mattress Review 2024: Stay Cool and Comfortable With Sealy's Supportive Online Bed

  05-03-2025 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  Get a good night's sleep with the Cocoon Chill Hybrid mattress.
  
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• 'Economic Blackout' Asks You to Boycott Amazon for a Week

  05-03-2025 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  The People's Union USA grassroots movement wants consumers to give up Amazon purchases, Prime Video, Whole Foods, Twitch, Ring and Alexa for a whole week.
  
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• Is Apple's new Mac Studio worth the upgrade? Let's break it down

  05-03-2025 20:14 via zdnet.com
  
  In 2022, I spent nearly $4K on the M1 Max Mac Studio. Now, the 2025 Mac Studio is here with M4 Max or M3 Ultra. Can I keep my credit card safe?
  
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• Best Online Cheese Subscriptions and Delivery Services You Can Use in 2025

  05-03-2025 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  Get your favorite cheeses and accessories shipped directly to your door with these services and subscriptions.
  
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• MWC 2025: All the Strange, Bizarre and Wonderful Gadgets and Concepts

  05-03-2025 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  A solar-powered cloak and a foldable projector that fits in your pocket are among the goodies on the show floor at Mobile World Congress.
  
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• The Best Mattresses for Heavy People Available to Buy in 2025

  05-03-2025 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  We found the most suitable options for plus-size sleepers that help you get the best possible night's sleep.
  
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• Did a Family Member Call You Asking for Money? It May Be an AI Voice Scam

  05-03-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Scammers can clone voices to trick you into thinking your loved one is in trouble. How to protect your money and identity.
  
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• Champions League Soccer: Livestream Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen From Anywhere

  05-03-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  An all-German UCL clash sees the Bundesliga sides face off in Europe for the first time.
  
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• News Aggregator Site Digg Is Returning, With an AI Twist

  05-03-2025 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  Digg, the web portal that helped popularize upvoting and downvoting, is bringing in Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian as an adviser.
  
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• Why the Starship prompt is better than your default on Linux and MacOS

  05-03-2025 19:48 via zdnet.com
  
  An out-of-this-world command line for Linux and MacOS users, Starship is simple to install and customize. I'll show you how.
  
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• Champions League Soccer: Livestream PSG vs. Liverpool From Anywhere

  05-03-2025 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  Arne Slot's side look to maintain their quest for a treble as they head across the channel for last-16 matchup.
  
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• Champions League Soccer: Livestream Club Benfica vs. Barcelona From Anywhere

  05-03-2025 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  The Portuguese team face off against Hansi Flick's men for the second time in six weeks.
  
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• Seeking the latest in Linux? There's a right way and a wrong way to use Distrowatch

  05-03-2025 19:35 via zdnet.com
  
  The website does a great job 'talking about, reviewing, and keeping up to date with open source operating systems.' Here's why Distrowatch is often misunderstood.
  
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• This OnePlus tablet beats the iPad for watching movies (and it's on sale)

  05-03-2025 19:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The OnePlus Pad 2 has good hardware, a long-lasting battery, and a brilliant display, making it an affordable entertainment tablet that competes with the best.
  
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• Digg returns to rescue us from the social media swamp - what are the odds?

  05-03-2025 19:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Can the once-famous social network make a comeback? Its founder, Kevin Rose, thinks it can. Here's why he might be right.
  
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• YouTube launches cheaper Premium Lite plan - but are the trade-offs worth it?

  05-03-2025 19:07 via zdnet.com
  
  It's available in the US and could save you around $72 a year.
  
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• The best AirTag you can buy for your wallet isn't made by Apple (and it's finally back in stock)

  05-03-2025 19:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Nomad's rechargeable Tracking Card uses Apple's Find My network to keep track of your physical wallet. And it somehow supports MagSafe charging.
  
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• Safer phones bill aimed at young teens watered down after minister opposition

  05-03-2025 18:49 via theguardian.com
  
  New proposal calls for research instead of exclusion of under-16s from algorithms and mobile phone bans in schoolsA bill which campaigners hoped would ban addictive smartphone algorithms aimed at young teenagers has been watered down after opposition to tougher measures from the technology secretary, Peter Kyle, and the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson.The safer phones bill, a private member’s bill from Labour MP Josh MacAlister, will come to the Commons on Friday. It had heavyweigh
  
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• 'The Traitors' Finale and Reunion: Release Date and Time on Peacock

  05-03-2025 18:48 via cnet.com
  
  Season 3 of the deception-filled reality competition has two episodes to go.
  
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• You can get up to 63% off a new Galaxy Ring with this Samsung trade-in program. Here's how

  05-03-2025 18:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The Discover Samsung Spring Sale is live and thanks to Samsung's exclusive trade-in offers, you can declutter your tech drawer and upgrade to the Galaxy Ring. All you need is an old smartwatch or ring.
  
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• Jupiter's Moon Callisto Probably Has an Ocean Under Its Surface

  05-03-2025 18:44 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers took a second look at data collected from the Galileo mission, which originally launched in 1989.
  
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• I’ve spent hours honing my swing in PGA Tour 2K25, and while its shot craft remains excellent, familiar frustrations can’t keep it totally out of the rough

  05-03-2025 18:35 via techradar.com
  
  The shot craft in PGA Tour 2K25 is exquisite and remains the best feature of the golf sports game from 2K in a series that has excelled in that area. The multi-layered parts of creating a shot, shaping it, thinking about contact and spin, and potentially utilizing specialist shots make the gameplay of 2K25 extremely enjoyable.
  Review infoPlatform reviewed: PS5
  Available on: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
  Release date: February 28, 2025
  However, the game is not as strong in other areas, and still remai
  
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• UK competition watchdog drops Microsoft-OpenAI probe

  05-03-2025 18:33 via bbc.com
  
  Digital rights campaigners say it shows the regulator has given into Big Tech and been "defanged."
  
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• I Tried On the Anker Solix Solar Charging Jacket at Mobile World Congress video

  05-03-2025 18:21 via cnet.com
  
  This futuristic-looking hooded jacket from Anker has built-in solar panels for charging your gadgets on the go.
  
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• Apple's new MacBook Air M4 is a multiscreen lover's dream, and it's only $999

  05-03-2025 18:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The best part? Apple's latest MacBook Air got a price cut. It now costs $100 less than its predecessor.
  
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• Champions League Soccer: Livestream Club Feyenoord vs. Inter Milan From Anywhere

  05-03-2025 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Will Robin van Persie give the Dutch side a new boss bounce?
  
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• Samsung is selling The Frame TV for up to $1,300 off - plus you can score a free bezel now

  05-03-2025 18:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The Discover Samsung Spring Sale is live, and you can save big on Samsung's popular The Frame TV. Plus, select models include a free bezel with purchase.
  
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• Protect Your Eyes in These 10 Ways

  05-03-2025 18:12 via cnet.com
  
  Doing these 10 daily activities will help keep your eyes healthy and protected.
  
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