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• Plex Rolls Out Updated Mobile App

  01-04-2025 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  The improvements arrive ahead of a Plex Pass price hike.
  
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• I am a hardcore Windows PC user, but the new Mac Studio has me rethinking everything

  01-04-2025 23:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's Mac Studio delivers impressive performance thanks to its M4 Max chip. The chipset and its space-saving design make the desktop a must-have for professionals and creatives.
  
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• Visible's New $45 Plan Brings 4K Streaming, More Global Pass Days

  01-04-2025 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Verizon-owned service adds a new mid-tier plan that might save you money too.
  
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• I Let AI Do My March Madness Bracket and Now I'm Leading My Pool Right Before the Final Four

  01-04-2025 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  Using ChatGPT has gone way better than I imagined for my NCAA men's basketball tournament pool.
  
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• What's the Deal With Schedule I, the Drug-Dealing Game at the Top of Steam Charts?

  01-04-2025 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  This surprisingly deep game is far more than just spliffs and giggles.
  
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• Here Are the Work Expenses You Can Deduct on Your Tax Return This Year

  01-04-2025 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get a bigger refund by knowing which work expenses you can write off, whether you're a W-2 employee or self-employed.
  
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• 3 Switch Games That Would Benefit the Most From Switch 2 Upgrades

  01-04-2025 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  Nintendo's best franchises pushed the Switch to its limits. Here are games that could use better graphics and frame rates on the Switch 2.
  
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• Data protection bill leaves room for governmental abuse, campaigners warn

  01-04-2025 22:45
  Ministerial revision of privacy rules could allow targeting of voters with political messaging, rights groups fearPrivacy campaigners have warned that voters’ personal data could be used to target them with political messaging under new laws.In a letter written to Chris Bryant, the data protection minister, and the deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, campaigners said there was “potential for abuse of new powers” in the data protection legislation, which was introduced to parl
  
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• We Love This Handy Osprey Aoede Sling Bag, and It's Now $18 Off at Amazon

  01-04-2025 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  This Osprey Aoede bag is perfect for carrying your essentials to work, on vacation or out on your morning jog. Grab it while it's down to just $42.
  
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• Act Fast to Grab a New Tamagotchi for Only $12 With This Lingering Amazon Big Spring Day Deal

  01-04-2025 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  Channel your nostalgia and save on these adorable redesigned Tamagotchi games -- thanks to these Amazon discounts.
  
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• Mortgage Rate Predictions for April: How Will Tariffs Affect Spring Homebuying?

  01-04-2025 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Mortgage rates have held fairly steady despite economic turmoil. But that could all change soon.
  
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• 'The Studio': How to Watch Episode 3 of Seth Rogen's Hollywood Satire

  01-04-2025 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  The first two episodes of Apple's new star-studded comedy are now streaming.
  
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• Seth Rogen Roasts Hollywood in 'The Studio.' Here's How to Watch

  01-04-2025 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  The first two episodes of Apple's new star-studded comedy are now streaming.
  
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• The 25 most popular products ZDNET readers bought last month (including during Amazon's Spring Sale)

  01-04-2025 22:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's the inside scoop on what ZDNET readers snagged this past month (including during Amazon's Spring Sale) from handy tools to USB-C accessories. And some of these products are on sale, too.
  
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• Meta's upcoming $1,000 smart glasses sound like the Ray-Bans successor I've been waiting for

  01-04-2025 22:19 via zdnet.com
  
  A new Bloomberg report suggests that Meta's glasses-in-development will feature a built-in display, improved cameras, and more.
  
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• Creator of the Game Katamari Damacy Tells What Inspired His Next Game: to a T

  01-04-2025 22:19 via cnet.com
  
  The game to a T, by developer Keita Takahashi, brings a narrative spin to Takahashi's wacky adventures.
  
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• April Fools' Day 2025 Pranks: Grass Keyboard, Catnip Car Seats, 5-Year World Cruise

  01-04-2025 22:16 via cnet.com
  
  If you see a weird product being announced online today, don't be so sure it's real. Duolingo, Razer, Yahoo and Priceline have some of the best April Fools' pranks for 2025.
  
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• Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Live Updates: Latest Rumors and What to Expect

  01-04-2025 22:06 via cnet.com
  
  What's coming in the Switch 2? Early rumors suggest what we could see on the April 2 Nintendo Direct reveal video.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 2, #1383

  01-04-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,383 for April 2.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 2, #191

  01-04-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 191,for April 2.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 2, #661

  01-04-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Hints and answers for Connections for April 2, #661.
  
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• Zelle App Shuts Down Today. Here's How to Send Money Instantly for Free

  01-04-2025 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  There are still plenty of other ways to send money digitally.
  
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• This smart ring is half the price of Oura Ring 4 and has no subscriptions - here's how it fares

  01-04-2025 21:40 via zdnet.com
  
  The budget-friendly RingConn Gen 2 Air delivers impressive health-tracking features that compete with top-tier rivals.
  
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• The 10+ best Amazon Spring Sale phone deals still available

  01-04-2025 21:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon's Big Spring Sale event is over, but there are still some last-second discounts and deals from brands like Apple, Samsung, and Google.
  
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• I was blown away by the design the Samsung Galaxy Book5 360, but it’s not the quietest operator

  01-04-2025 21:31 via techradar.com
  
  Samsung Galaxy Book5 360: Two-minute review
  The Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 is a 15.6-inch convertible laptop, featuring a fully rotatable lid for tablet-style use.It has a remarkably slender form, thanks to its ultra-thin profile. However, while the Galaxy Book5 360 is light for a laptop, it’s still a little too weighty to be used as a tablet comfortably for extended sessions.From a build quality perspective, the Galaxy Book5 360 is engineered as well as the best laptops around. Every materi
  
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• I replaced my TV with a 4K UST projector - and the visual upgrade has spoiled me

  01-04-2025 21:19 via zdnet.com
  
  The Formovie Cinema Edge ultra-short-throw projector comes at a premium, but its bright and sharp image makes it worth the investment.
  
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• TikTok Counts Down To Another Potential Ban

  01-04-2025 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  With just days to go before the sale deadline, President Donald Trump seems confident he can broker a deal.
  
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• The OnePlus 12 is still a powerhouse in 2025 - and it's on sale for a limited time

  01-04-2025 21:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Originally released in 2024, the OnePlus 12 remains a formidable Android phone with many features and a few limitations. A new promotion has lowered its price by $150.
  
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• I was skeptical of clip-style earbuds, then I took this budget pair on a run

  01-04-2025 21:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Ear clip-style earbuds are becoming more popular, and Soundpeats' PearlClip Pro prove why with high-quality audio and a comfortable form factor.
  
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• 11 Spring 2025 Anime Series You Should Absolutely Watch This Season

  01-04-2025 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Fill your streaming watch list with a batch of new titles, including Devil May Cry.
  
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• Nintendo Switch 2 is launching tomorrow: Specs, availability, pricing, and more

  01-04-2025 20:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Nintendo has officially confirmed the next generation of its handheld gaming device - here's everything we know so far.
  
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• TikTok Could Be Banned Again This Week. My Testing Shows a VPN Might Not Save You

  01-04-2025 20:47 via cnet.com
  
  I tried unblocking TikTok with a VPN and experienced mixed results. Here’s what you can expect if a TikTok ban comes back.
  
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• New Pixel 9a update limits its battery to extend its life - how it works

  01-04-2025 20:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is rolling out a new 'battery health assistance' feature - and you don't have the option to turn it off. Here's why.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Nottingham Forest vs. Man United Live From Anywhere

  01-04-2025 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  The Tricky Trees look to underline their Champions League credentials as they host Ruben Amorim's Red Devils.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Wolves vs. West Ham Live From Anywhere

  01-04-2025 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Old Gold look to move further away from the relegation zone as they host Graham Potter's Hammers
  
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• Intel's new CEO vows to run chipmaker 'as a startup, on day one'

  01-04-2025 20:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Incoming chief Lip-Bu Tan says Intel needs to hear 'harsh feedback' from customers in order to correct its mistakes.
  
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• Windows 11 is getting a secret weapon for boot failures - how it works

  01-04-2025 20:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Windows 11 PC won't boot? Microsoft's Quick Machine Recovery will automatically try to fix it before you have time to panic.
  
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• This midrange OnePlus phone makes skipping flagship models easy - and it's on sale

  01-04-2025 20:17 via zdnet.com
  
  A solid smartphone for budget hunters, the OnePlus Nord N30 has dropped to $230 for a limited time - and it comes with a free gift of your choice.
  
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• Best Battery Life Laptops of 2025

  01-04-2025 20:13 via cnet.com
  
  From Copilot Plus PCs to MacBooks, these are the longest-lasting laptops we've tested.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Arsenal vs. Fulham Live From Anywhere

  01-04-2025 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  The Gunners return to their EPL title challenge with a London derby clash.
  
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• Apple Home finally gets robot vacuum support, thanks to this Matter and iOS 18.4

  01-04-2025 19:59 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're an iPhone user, your smart home setup likely got simpler than ever.
  
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• Apple Home finally gets robot vacuum support, thanks to Matter and iOS 18.4

  01-04-2025 19:59 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're an iPhone user, your smart home setup likely got simpler than ever.
  
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• How to Build an Entire World of Your Own With GameForge AI

  01-04-2025 19:51 via cnet.com
  
  If you want to experiment with world building for a game, GameForge helps deliver AI-generated storylines, characters and maps.
  
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• Slash $200 off the OnePlus Open with this deal and get a free smartwatch

  01-04-2025 19:42 via zdnet.com
  
  As part of a new promotion, OnePlus has given the OnePlus Open a nearly 30% price drop. You can also add on a discounted OnePlus Buds Pro 3 or OnePlus Watch.
  
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• This $10 keychain tool is indispensable for me, and keep finding new use cases

  01-04-2025 19:37 via zdnet.com
  
  It may look simple, but this keychain tool is built to last and is designed to handle a surprising variety of tasks.
  
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• 8 Surprising Ways Your Body Is Begging You to Address Your Nutritional Needs

  01-04-2025 19:29 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the common symptoms that your body has been using to communicate a vitamin deficiency.
  
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• Not Ready for AI? How to Turn Off Apple Intelligence or Just Some Features

  01-04-2025 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  iOS 18.4 adds new features to Apple Intelligence, but you can opt out of the still-beta technology.
  
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• Not Ready for AI? How to Turn Off All or Part of Apple Intelligence

  01-04-2025 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  iOS 18.4 adds new features to Apple Intelligence, but you can opt out of the still-beta technology.
  
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• The best camera phone of 2025: Tested by experts

  01-04-2025 19:26 via zdnet.com
  
  We've tested dozens of phones over the past year and snapped over 10,000 photos and videos in the process. These are the best camera phones that deserve a spot in your pocket.
  
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• This 2-in-1 Laptop Is My Daily Driver and It's Still Down to Just $349 on Amazon

  01-04-2025 19:17 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's Spring Sale has ended, but Lenovo's Duet 11 Chromebook is still available at a slight discount.
  
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