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• Spring Cleaning for Your Tech: How to Recycle Your Old Computers and Printers for Free

  10-03-2025 23:47 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how and where to get rid of your old electronics, and in some cases even get store credit for recycling them.
  
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• Microsoft Reportedly Working on Handheld Set to Launch Later This Year

  10-03-2025 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  The company is also rumored to have a new console coming in 2027.
  
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• Handheld Xbox Console: Who's Making It and When Will It Release?

  10-03-2025 23:37 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft is partnering to make a Xbox-branded handheld that's coming soon.
  
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• From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China

  10-03-2025 23:34 via bbc.com
  
  China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech.
  
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• OnePlus Is Replacing Its Alert Slider With a Button on Upcoming Phones

  10-03-2025 22:52 via cnet.com
  
  OnePlus is giving a heads-up about the change to its fans, who have been protective of the slider in the past.
  
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• The Evolution of Toys in 2025 and 'Newstalgia' - Tech Therapy video

  10-03-2025 22:48 via cnet.com
  
  We discuss new trends in the toys showcased at the 2025 Toy Fair in New York and a newly coined term, 'Newtsalgia,' which refers to toy mashups and new takes on popular toys from the past.
  
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• Reports Suggest Tesla is Sinking While the EV Market Grows, But There's a Twist

  10-03-2025 22:39 via cnet.com
  
  Tesla's reputation may have taken a hit due to politics, but it's also opened up a new customer base, experts say.
  
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• I Can't Wait for New York's Interdimensional Meow Wolf Arcade

  10-03-2025 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Meow Wolf plans to push the boundaries of tech and mixed reality on the East coast. Based on what I've seen up to now, I'm ready.
  
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• That Phone in Your Hands Is Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat. Here's How to Clean It

  10-03-2025 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Yes, your phone should be cleaned. But certain products can cause damage even if they do kill germs.
  
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• 3 Reasons I Made the Switch to an Electric Chainsaw for Cutting Firewood (and Everything Else)

  10-03-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Battery-powered chainsaws make quick work of chopping up firewood and handling a variety of yard maintenance tasks. Here's why I switched over from using gas-powered models.
  
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• Get Adobe's Photoshop for iPhone and web for under $8 per month

  10-03-2025 21:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Adobe's new Mobile and Web plan unlocks the premium power of their new Photoshop app for iPhone and the newly updated Photoshop for web, which now supports Safari.
  
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• Do We Really Own Our Digital Content? - Tech Therapy video

  10-03-2025 21:53 via cnet.com
  
  In this segment, we discuss our recent frustrations with video streaming services and how it feels to cut the cord. With Amazon's latest change to digital e-book ownership, we ask: Do we really own our digital content?
  
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• Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyber-attack’ caused X outages

  10-03-2025 21:37 via theguardian.com
  Billionaire owner claims ‘attack’ may have originated in Ukraine after site unresponsive for many usersElon Musk claimed on Monday afternoon that X was targeted in a “massive cyber-attack” that resulted in the intermittent service outages that had brought down his social network throughout the day. The platform, formerly known as Twitter, had been unresponsive for many users as posts failed to load.“We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resource
  
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• The 20 Best Gift Baskets of 2025: Find the Perfect Edible Gift

  10-03-2025 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  We tested (and tasted) snack baskets to find which ones would make the perfect gift.
  
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• Why Are There So Many iPads? - Tech Therapy video

  10-03-2025 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  We discuss the multitude of iPad choices and how to differentiate between them to help you decide which iPad model is best for you.
  
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• Trump's DoJ keeps pushing for Google to get rid of Chrome

  10-03-2025 21:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Some companies - SpaceX, Starlink, Meta - are doing well under the current administration. Google, not so much.
  
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• I Tried the New JBL Flip 7 and Charge 6 Bluetooth Speakers and Liked What I Heard

  10-03-2025 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  After a long wait, JBL has redesigned its two popular portable speakers, upgrading them with improved sound and battery life. They're available for preorder now.
  
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• As AI agents multiply, IT becomes the new HR department

  10-03-2025 21:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Fast becoming the emerging power behind enterprise microservices, AI agents will need to be acquired, onboarded, and guided - just like their human counterparts. Here's how that works.
  
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• CD Owners: This Is What You Need to Know About Taxes

  10-03-2025 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  The interest you earn is taxable. Here's how to report it -- and how much you might owe.
  
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• 20 Best Gifts for Gamers for 2025

  10-03-2025 20:57 via cnet.com
  
  What qualifies as a good gift for a gamer? CNET's editors have found the best gaming gift ideas of 2025.
  
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• American Consumers Lost $12.5 Billion to Fraud in 2024

  10-03-2025 20:49 via cnet.com
  
  Losses from investment scams accounted for nearly half of that amount, the FTC says.
  
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• Struggling to Adjust to the Time Change? Try Getting Morning Sunlight

  10-03-2025 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  Daylight Saving is here and getting additional rays of sunlight can help save your sleep.
  
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• This Google Maps Feature Completely Ruins Driving in L.A. for Me

  10-03-2025 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: I'm already distracted by everything going on around me when I drive. I don't need more of it from Google Maps.
  
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• How to buck the algorithm, find hidden YouTube videos, and make the internet fun again

  10-03-2025 20:07 via zdnet.com
  
  This random video finder lets you see YouTube in a whole new - and nostalgic - light.
  
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• Disneyland and Disney World: First Look at Avengers Rides, Monsters Coaster, Cars Rally Race

  10-03-2025 20:05 via cnet.com
  
  Here's everything coming to both resorts in 2025 and beyond as Disneyland gets ready to kick off its 70th birthday.
  
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• This Week's Mortgage Rate Predictions, March 10-16, 2025

  10-03-2025 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Cheaper mortgage rates often signal bad news for the economy.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream West Ham vs. Newcastle From Anywhere

  10-03-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Graham Potter's improving Hammers host a depleted Magpies team.
  
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• X Outage: Musk Blames 'Massive Cyberattack' for Twitter Going Down

  10-03-2025 19:59 via cnet.com
  
  If you're wondering whether X is down -- it is, and has been on and off all day.
  
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• X outages reportedly caused by massive cyberattack

  10-03-2025 19:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Dark Storm Team, a hacking group, claims responsibility for the intermittent outages that took down X on Monday.
  
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• NASA's 'Stranded' Astronauts Coming Home in Just About a Week

  10-03-2025 19:52 via cnet.com
  
  An eight-day trip into space turned into more than eight months for Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore.
  
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• The X-37B Space Plane of Mystery Returns to Earth After 14-Month Sojourn

  10-03-2025 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  Space Force's shuttle-like spacecraft stays in orbit for long durations, engaged in a range of experiments.
  
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• Best Gifts Under $25 for 2025

  10-03-2025 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Want to find a great gift without spending a fortune? CNET experts have handpicked the best gifts under $25 that feel special without the hefty price tag.
  
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• 3 Apple devices you definitely shouldn't buy this month (and 10 to get instead)

  10-03-2025 19:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Before you click buy on that shiny new Apple gadget, read this first.
  
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• I tested a dual-screen Windows laptop - and it gave me a big productivity boost

  10-03-2025 19:26 via zdnet.com
  
  The Zenbook Duo is Asus' newest dual-screen laptop, with powerful hardware, two stunning OLED touchscreens, and an impressively long-lasting battery.
  
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• DuckDuckGo's AI beats Perplexity in one big way - and it's free to use

  10-03-2025 19:26 via zdnet.com
  
  After giving Duck.ai a trial run, I'm increasingly favoring it over Perplexity. Here's why.
  
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• My favorite OnePlus feature is getting an iPhone-inspired redesign - and I'm not upset about it

  10-03-2025 19:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The popular Alert Slider is being replaced by a button more familiar to Apple users, OnePlus CEO announced on Monday.
  
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• My favorite OnePlus feature is getting an iPhone-inspired redesign - and I'm not mad about it

  10-03-2025 19:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The popular Alert Slider is being replaced by a button more familiar to Apple users, OnePlus CEO announced on Monday.
  
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• Ubuntu vs. Debian: 7 key differences help determine which distro is right for you

  10-03-2025 19:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Ubuntu is based on Debian, but they're not the same. To help you choose which to install, we compare support, pre-installed software, release cycle, user-friendliness, and more.
  
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• Trump says US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale: ‘It’s up to me’

  10-03-2025 19:01 via theguardian.com
  
  President suspended implementation of law ordering app to divest from its Chinese owner ByteDance or face US banDonald Trump said on Sunday the United States was in talks with four groups interested in acquiring TikTok, with the Chinese-owned app facing an uncertain future in the country.A US law has ordered TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, or be banned in the United States. Asked on Sunday if there was going to be a deal on TikTok soon, Trump told reporters: “It could b
  
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• Your Instagram DMs Just Got Better Thanks to This New Feature

  10-03-2025 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Instagram's new scheduling feature allows you to send DMs on your time. Here's how it works.
  
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• This smart air purifier revealed a troublesome metric I had no idea about (and how to fix it)

  10-03-2025 18:51 via zdnet.com
  
  The Levoit Sprout smart air purifiers are built to monitor and enhance air quality in spaces where it's needed most.
  
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• Will synthetic data derail generative AI's momentum or be the breakthrough we need?

  10-03-2025 18:45 via zdnet.com
  
  At SXSW, Nvidia's Mike Hollinger and other business leaders unpack the potential benefits - and pitfalls - of using simulated data.
  
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• The most versatile portable battery I've tested can do more than just output 300W of power

  10-03-2025 18:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Packed with features like USB-A and USB-C ports, wireless charging, a clear display, and even a handle, the Cuktech 30 is built for convenience and performance.
  
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• Best Earbuds for Making Hands-Free Calls for 2025

  10-03-2025 18:39 via cnet.com
  
  Get the best out of hands-free calling with these handy earbuds, as tested by CNET's audio expert.
  
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• It's not just you - X has been up and down all day

  10-03-2025 18:18 via zdnet.com
  
  The site formerly known as Twitter has been hit with intermittent outages on Monday.
  
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• Gen AI Needs Synthetic Data. We Need to Be Able to Trust It

  10-03-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Real data is not sufficient to train better artificial intelligence models, experts said at South by Southwest. But simulated data must be done right.
  
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• Chase Will Soon Block Certain Zelle Charges. Here's What You Need to Know

  10-03-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  JPMorgan Chase is cracking down on social media scams with its new Zelle policy.
  
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• 6 obscure browsers that are better than Chrome

  10-03-2025 17:49 via zdnet.com
  
  These alternative browsers are free to try, so you have nothing to lose - except maybe your Chrome addiction.
  
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• Is Twitter Down? X Users Reporting Massive Outages

  10-03-2025 17:25 via cnet.com
  
  If you're wondering whether X is down -- it is, and has been on and off all day.
  
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• Is Twitter Down? X Users Report Massive Outages

  10-03-2025 17:25 via cnet.com
  
  If you're wondering whether X is down -- it is, and has been on and off all day.
  
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