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• Starseeker, Silksong and Other New Switch 2 Games Revealed During Stream Freeze

  02-04-2025 23:52 via cnet.com
  
  Viewers who woke up early to watch the Nintendo Direct live missed out on a handful of first-ever looks at new games.
  
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• Here Are the Switch 2 Games I'm Excited to Play

  02-04-2025 23:09 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Nintendo's next console already has a lot of great games in its future.
  
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• Are modular camera lens phones legit? I tested two models that everyone's talking about

  02-04-2025 23:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Xiaomi showcased a concept phone with a magnetic-mounting lens that processes data directly on the chipset without attaching to the phone's lens. The technology is nothing short of impressive.
  
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• What Is 5G Home Internet and Could It Be Your Home Broadband Solution?

  02-04-2025 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Are broadband options limited at your address? Perhaps you're just tired of your current internet provider? Here's what 5G home internet has to offer.
  
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• Should You Take 10,000 Steps Every Day? We Asked an Expert

  02-04-2025 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The first Wednesday of April is National Walking Day, but how often do you need to get in your steps?
  
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• iOS 18.4 Adds My New Favorite Apple Intelligence Feature to the Ones I Use Daily

  02-04-2025 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's AI tech continues to make steady inroads into my everyday routine.
  
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• April Mortgage Predictions: How Will Tariffs Impact Spring Homebuying

  02-04-2025 22:34 via cnet.com
  
  Mortgage rates have held fairly steady despite economic turmoil. But that could all change soon.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 3, #192

  02-04-2025 22:33 via cnet.com
  
  Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 192,for April 3.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 3, #662

  02-04-2025 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  Hints and answers for Connections for April 3, #662.
  
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• Change these 5 settings on your TV for a quick and easy way to improve its picture quality

  02-04-2025 22:23 via zdnet.com
  
  With some patience and experimentation, you can tweak your TV's basic settings for crisper images and a better viewing experience.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 3, #396

  02-04-2025 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 396 for April 3.
  
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• How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing it makes such a big difference for privacy)

  02-04-2025 22:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Smarter TV operating systems bring new privacy risks, with one major concern being automatic content recognition (ACR) - a feature that monitors your viewing habits.
  
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• Wait for the Switch 2 Before Playing These 3 Nintendo Games

  02-04-2025 22:18 via cnet.com
  
  Nintendo's best franchises pushed the Switch to its limits. Switch 2 editions will give these games a new chance in the sun, with better graphics and improved frame rates.
  
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• Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Live Recap: Preorder Info, Mario Kart World and More

  02-04-2025 22:13 via cnet.com
  
  The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct dropped a ton of info: price, release date and a bevy of new games on launch day and coming in 2025.
  
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• CNET Survey: Gamers Are Ready for the Nintendo Switch 2, but Price Is the Top Buying Concern

  02-04-2025 22:07 via cnet.com
  
  The new console will hit stores this summer with a higher-than-expected $450 price tag.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 3, #1384

  02-04-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,384 for April 3.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 2, #395

  02-04-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 395 for April 2.
  
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• This Trick Lets You Replace AI Overviews With Plain Google Search Results

  02-04-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're tired of AI overviews, you can configure your browser only get links when you search Google.
  
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• Nintendo Switch 2: Here's Why I Won't Be Upgrading as a Fan of Cozy Games

  02-04-2025 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The original Switch rekindled my love of gaming, but Nintendo has done little to entice me to upgrade.
  
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• Best Free Antivirus Software for Device Protection in 2025

  02-04-2025 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  Want to keep your devices safe? These tried-and-true free antivirus tools can protect your computer, phone and other devices -- without breaking the bank.
  
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• How to Run Windows From Your Mac

  02-04-2025 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  Having a Mac computer doesn't have to mean missing out on the Windows OS. Here are step by step instructions on how to bring it to yours.
  
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• What Are 1095 Forms? Why You Got One and What They Do

  02-04-2025 21:40 via cnet.com
  
  Health insurance is a must to ensure you stay safe and healthy, but is the tax form that comes with it also a must?
  
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• The Switch 2 Is Almost Here and You Need a Specific Type of MicroSD Card – Here's Where to Find Them

  02-04-2025 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  The Switch 2 will work only with microSD Express cards, so it's likely your old Switch card won't do the trick. We've found all the places where you can pick up a new one before the launch.
  
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• Microplastics Aren't Just Found in Seafood Anymore. The 9 Other Foods With More Microplastics Than You Think

  02-04-2025 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  Microplastics are in our water, air and seafood. It's been recently discovered to be in chewing gum, too. Here's what to know about microplastics in your foods.
  
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• Microplastics Aren't Just Found in Seafood Anymore. Here Are 9 Other Foods With More Microplastics Than You Think

  02-04-2025 21:31 via cnet.com
  
  Microplastics are in our water, air and seafood. It's been recently discovered to be in chewing gum, too. Here's what to know about microplastics in your foods.
  
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• TikTok Ban: Another Sale Deadline Looms

  02-04-2025 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Is someone going to buy TikTok? The app faces a Saturday deadline to strike a deal or be banned.
  
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• How to Restore Deleted Texts on Your iPhone

  02-04-2025 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you've deleted a text from your iPhone, don't panic. You can recover it from within the messages app.
  
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• Finally, I found an AirTag alternative that's cheaper and lasts twice as long

  02-04-2025 21:25 via zdnet.com
  
  AirTags are useful but limited. Ugreen's latest SmartFinder tags tackle some of those shortcomings while being more budget-friendly.
  
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• The Hidden iOS Trackpad Makes It Easier to Type Accurately

  02-04-2025 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Do you keep tapping the wrong location on your screen? This trick will help you type what you want and where you want.
  
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• Best Mattresses of 2025: Our Top-Rated Picks for Every Sleeper

  02-04-2025 21:20 via cnet.com
  
  Nothing beats a good night's sleep, and these mattresses give every sleeper type their best chance at one.
  
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• I changed these 6 Samsung TV settings to drastically improve the image quality (and why they work)

  02-04-2025 21:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Most people leave their TV on its default settings, but if you have a Samsung, adjusting these options can significantly improve picture quality.
  
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• Where to Find Free Moving Boxes

  02-04-2025 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can grab free moving boxes if you know where to look.
  
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• A Minecraft Movie review – building-block game franchise spin-off is rollicking if exhausting fun

  02-04-2025 21:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Full-throttle star turns from Jack Black and Jennifer Coolidge raise laughs but don’t help the perfunctory plotting in this screen take on the game franchiseIf you’re not familiar with Minecraft as a game then this film, notionally a big screen version of same, won’t necessarily solve that. Minecraft, even more than most computer games, is what you make of it, an experience generated by the player. So in a way, the idea of making a film set in the Minecraft world is counterintu
  
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• 7 Lesser Known Free EV Charging Options

  02-04-2025 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  EV charging infrastructure is growing, but you have to pay for it. We asked experts how to charge for free.
  
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• This ultraportable Windows laptop can seriously replace my MacBook Air - and it's even lighter

  02-04-2025 20:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Asus' Zenbook A14 is a lightweight 2.1-pound laptop with a stunning OLED display and impressive multi-day battery life. However, its standout feature is its design.
  
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• Save $120 on the 4TB Samsung T5 and get a 256GB microSDXC card free

  02-04-2025 20:57 via zdnet.com
  
  The Amazon Spring Sale is almost over, and if you haven't found any good deals on SSDs, you can save $120 on the 4TB Samsung T5 Evo, plus get a 256GB Sonic the Hedgehog microSDXC for free.
  
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• South of Midnight, Blue Prince and More Coming to Xbox Game Pass Soon

  02-04-2025 20:53 via cnet.com
  
  Subscribers can play these games and more with a Game Pass subscription.
  
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• Segway's most powerful robot mower is ready for yards of all sizes

  02-04-2025 20:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The Segway Navimow X3 Series covers up to 2.5 acres, with four models to tackle any lawn.
  
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• Samsung's New Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE Plus Tablets Get a Couple of Key Upgrades

  02-04-2025 20:36 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's latest midrange Fan Edition tablets have been upgraded with the company's Exynos 1580 processor, and the Tab S10 FE Plus has a larger display than its predecessor.
  
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• Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash

  02-04-2025 20:35 via bbc.com
  
  The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.
  
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• Switch 2's Zelda Notes Could Revolutionize Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

  02-04-2025 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  The Ultrahand ability is confusing and unwieldy. The Switch 2 edition of Tears of the Kingdom aims to fix that.
  
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• Mario, Pokémon and More Will Get Free Nintendo Switch 2 Updates

  02-04-2025 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  Nintendo said these updates will improve playability on the upcoming console.
  
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• Best Air Purifiers for Better Health You Can Buy in 2025, as Tested by Our Experts

  02-04-2025 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  Poor air quality can come in the form of smoke pollution, allergens, bacteria and dust. CNET's experts have found the best air purifiers to help deal with them all.
  
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• Does Walking Count as Exercise? What to Know for National Walking Day

  02-04-2025 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  The "hot girl walk" trend may be fun, but is walking really exercise? We'll explain.
  
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• Delete Your X (Twitter) Account in Just a Few Minutes

  02-04-2025 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  If you're ready to leave X (formerly known as Twitter), it's simple to deactivate or delete your account in just a few steps. Of course, if you want it back, that's an option too.
  
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• I switched to $379 Android phone from my Pixel 9 Pro while traveling - and didn't regret it

  02-04-2025 20:21 via zdnet.com
  
  With its focus on design and subtle AI enhancements, the Nothing Phone 3a delivers a distinct midrange smartphone experience.
  
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• Bill Gates Publishes Original Microsoft Source Code in a Blog Post

  02-04-2025 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  The Microsoft co-founder calls it "the coolest code I've ever written."
  
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• AI Fatigue Is Wearing Me Down. The Hype Obscures What We Really Need to Know

  02-04-2025 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: It's not just you -- the AI onslaught is endless and exhausting.
  
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• All Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Games Coming Day One

  02-04-2025 20:07 via cnet.com
  
  This is going to be a big launch lineup for the Nintendo Switch 2.
  
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• ChatGPT's subscribers and revenue soar in 2025 - here's why

  02-04-2025 20:04 via zdnet.com
  
  OpenAI's furious pace of new features seems to be working as the company strains to keep up with unprecedented demand.
  
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