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• I Thought My Roku Was Dead. Then I Tried This Trick

  25-04-2025 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  If your Roku feels broken, this easy fix could bring it back to life.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 26, #215

  25-04-2025 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 215, for Saturday, April 26.
  
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• M&S stops online orders and issues refunds after cyber attack

  25-04-2025 22:22 via bbc.com
  
  The firm has stopped taking orders on its website and apps, including for food and clothes.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 26, #1407

  25-04-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,407 for April 26.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for April 26, #419

  25-04-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 419 for April 26.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 26, #685

  25-04-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Hints and answers for Connections for April 26, #685.
  
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• A Haunted Attraction Goes Terribly Wrong in This Free Found Footage Gem

  25-04-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The crew of a haunted house attraction gets a deadly surprise when using a vacant hotel as a haunted attraction in this found footage flick streaming on Tubi.
  
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• Here's How Much Interest You'll Earn by Depositing $10,000 Into a CD Now

  25-04-2025 21:47 via cnet.com
  
  Spoiler: It could be thousands of dollars, depending on the term.
  
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• My Week With AT&T Internet Air: Here's What I Learned

  25-04-2025 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  The speeds of AT&T's 5G fixed wireless service were significantly lower than advertised but it's still worth trying if your options are limited.
  
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• US food delivery app DoorDash offers to buy UK rival Deliveroo for $3.6bn

  25-04-2025 21:17 via theguardian.com
  The London-based company, the second largest food deliver app in the UK, said no ‘firm offer’ had been made yetDoorDash is offering to buy its UK-based rival Deliveroo for $3.6bn (£2.7bn), Deliveroo said on Friday.Deliveroo said that its board was in talks with DoorDash over the offer and that a firm offer had not been made, according to statement sent to the Guardian. Should a firm offer of £1.80 ($2.40) a share be made, Deliveroo said, “it would be minded to recom
  
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• Your Disney Plus 'Continue Watching' Row Is Messy. Here's How to Fix It

  25-04-2025 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  You can remove titles you aren't reaching for.
  
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• Pope Francis' Funeral: How to Stream Live Or Watch the Replay

  25-04-2025 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how to stream the pope's funeral very early Saturday, and what you can expect to see during the service.
  
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• Disable These 3 iOS Settings to Extend Your iPhone's Battery Life

  25-04-2025 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Switching off these features can deliver better battery life.
  
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• Researchers sound alarm: How a few secretive AI companies could crush free society

  25-04-2025 20:49 via zdnet.com
  
  What happens when AI automates R&D and starts to run amok? An intelligence explosion, power accumulation, disruption of democratic institutions, and more, according to these researchers.
  
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• The best push mowers of 2025: Expert picks from Cub Cadet, Makita, and more

  25-04-2025 20:48 via zdnet.com
  
  I've found the best gas and battery models available to help you prep your lawn for the summer season from brands like DeWalt, Ego, Makita and more.
  
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• 36 of the Best Movies on Netflix You Should Stream Right Now

  25-04-2025 20:41 via cnet.com
  
  Don't know what to watch? Dig through these Netflix movie picks in animation, drama and more.
  
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• Google's AI Overviews Explain Made-Up Idioms With Confident Nonsense

  25-04-2025 20:34 via cnet.com
  
  The latest meme around generative AI's hallucinations proves you can't lick a badger twice.
  
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• Best Printer for Your Home or Office in 2025: I’ve Spent Hundreds of Hours Using Dozens of Printers to Bring You the Best

  25-04-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you need the best printer for school, a small business or printing family photos, I've tested one that will work for you.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: We tested both and it's a close one

  25-04-2025 19:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's flagship phone of 2025 launched earlier this week. Here's how it stacks up with the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
  
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• I Swapped My Cotton Pillowcase for Silk. This Is How It Helped My Bedhead

  25-04-2025 19:40 via cnet.com
  
  I kept waking up with tangled morning hair, so I tried a silk pillowcase. Here's proof of the difference it makes.
  
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• How to Keep Unwanted Photos From Appearing on Your iPhone

  25-04-2025 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  Photos of memories you'd prefer to forget might appear on your iPhone. Here's how to stop it.
  
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• Copilot Plus PCs Are Getting That AI Recall Feature for Real Now

  25-04-2025 19:13 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft is also adding more intuitive search to Windows and shortcuts for summarizing and rewriting text.
  
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• For Perfectly Crispy Chickpeas From Your Air Fryer, Try This Easy Hack

  25-04-2025 19:08 via cnet.com
  
  This high-protein snack provides the perfect crunch and is cheap to make.
  
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• This pocket-friendly AI voice recorder has changed the way I work and travel

  25-04-2025 19:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Mobvoi's new TicNote voice recorder captures crisp audio and leverages AI to turn it into polished summaries, research notes, mind maps, and more.
  
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• Is your Roku TV spying on you? Probably, but here's how to put an end to it

  25-04-2025 19:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Your Amazon Fire Stick, Chromecast, and other streaming devices collect your personal data for various reasons. If you're uncomfortable with that, here's how to get peace of mind.
  
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• Why I recommend Hisense's Frame TV competitor, especially at this price

  25-04-2025 19:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The Hisense S7 Canvas TV provides a similar experience to Samsung's Frame TV at a much cheaper price. And right now, it's $302 off.
  
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• The Kindle Colorsoft brings books to life in vivid color, and it's $55 off during Amazon's Book Sale

  25-04-2025 19:02 via zdnet.com
  
  The new Amazon Kindle Colorsoft brings a smooth color display to your favorite books, and its bright screen looks great in direct sunlight.
  
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• Microsoft adds three new AI features to Copilot+ PCs - including the controversial Recall

  25-04-2025 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's when you can expect to see the new AI tools in Windows and what you can do with them.
  
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• 2025 Cicada Brood Is Smaller but Just as Noisy. Here's How to Survive the Swarm

  25-04-2025 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Prepare for the noise and nuisance of the upcoming cicada invasion.
  
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• I retested Microsoft Copilot's AI coding skills in 2025 and now it's got serious game

  25-04-2025 18:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Copilot's early coding days were all swing and miss. But now? It's hitting line drives and running the bases with confidence. See for yourself.
  
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• Brooklyn Bedding Essential Mattress: We Tested This Budget-Friendly Hybrid Alternative

  25-04-2025 18:48 via cnet.com
  
  After spending weeks with this affordable hybrid mattress, here's what our experts think about its firmness, support and overall value.
  
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• 'MobLand' Release Schedule: When to Watch Episode 5 of the Tom Hardy Series

  25-04-2025 18:46 via cnet.com
  
  MobLand stars Hardy, Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan.
  
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• What Is a Muscle Pump, and Does It Really Help You Build Muscle in the Long Run?

  25-04-2025 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  Working out can make your muscles bigger, both temporarily and permanently. Here, we explain what a muscle pump is and how it really works.
  
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• The best smart rings of 2025: I tested and found an obvious winner

  25-04-2025 18:25 via zdnet.com
  
  I've tested the best smart rings that measure your health metrics. These are the ones you should buy from brands like Oura, Samsung, and more.
  
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• Oblivion or Clair Obscur: Which New Xbox Game Pass RPG Should You Play?

  25-04-2025 18:10 via cnet.com
  
  Game Pass subscribers have two major new releases to choose from -- here's how to decide between them.
  
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• Unlock Green Tea’s Hidden Benefits for Focus and Calm

  25-04-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Skip your morning cup of coffee and take advantage of green's health benefits. Here's what experts are saying.
  
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• AI-generated images are a legal mess - and still a very human process

  25-04-2025 17:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Generative AI is changing the game, whether artists and organizations are ready or not. But when used fairly and ethically, it can take creative processes to a new level.
  
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• How to Watch the NFL Draft 2025: Start Time Tonight, TV Schedule, Draft Order and More

  25-04-2025 17:43 via cnet.com
  
  The NFL draft continues tonight with the second and third rounds. You can watch every pick on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network.
  
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• A year after testing, I still recommend these Nothing earbuds the most

  25-04-2025 17:32 via zdnet.com
  
  The Nothing Ear (a) are some of the best earbuds I've tested, and on sale for $79 on Amazon, they're some of the most affordable.
  
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• Want to try ChatGPT's Deep Research tool for free? Check out the lightweight version

  25-04-2025 17:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Though not as powerful as the full Deep Research, the new lighter version is available to all ChatGPT users, and it'll automatically kick in for paid subscribers once they hit their limit - no extra step required.
  
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• I've never worn a pair of headphones quite like these - and they're a swimmer's delight

  25-04-2025 17:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Zygo's new headset lets you seamlessly stream all of your subscription music from your phone while you swim laps in the pool.
  
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• These Groceries May See a Price Spike Because of Tariffs

  25-04-2025 17:01 via cnet.com
  
  We asked an an expert about which groceries will become more expensive or hard to find as a result of Trump's trade war.
  
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• I pushed MSI's latest powerful gaming laptop to its limits. It didn't break a sweat

  25-04-2025 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The MSI Raider 18 HX raises the bar for gaming laptops with impressively powerful hardware, a robust cooling system, and 4K display.
  
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• Do Vibration Plates Really Work? We Asked Personal Trainers What They Think

  25-04-2025 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Do vibration plates actually do anything or help you lose weight? We spoke with experts to find out.
  
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• Yes, the Department of Education Will Garnish Your Wages for Defaulted Student Loans. Here's What to Do

  25-04-2025 16:51 via cnet.com
  
  Defaulted loans will be sent to debt collection starting May 5. Don't wait if you're behind on payments.
  
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• Drop the Skillet and Make Your Next Grilled Cheese Like This

  25-04-2025 16:38 via cnet.com
  
  I found a quick and clean way to make the crispiest grilled cheese and now everything is different.
  
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• Marks & Spencer pauses online orders as firm struggles with cyber-attack fallout

  25-04-2025 16:36 via theguardian.com
  Contactless payments now restored in stores after week of problems as retailer apologises to shoppersMarks & Spencer has halted all orders through its website and apps as the retailer continues to battle the fallout from a cyber-attack that began on Monday.The company apologised to shoppers for “this inconvenience” and paused digital orders “as part of our proactive management of a cyber incident”. Continue reading...
  
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• I tried MSI's Windows PC handheld - now I'm wondering if gaming laptops should even exist

  25-04-2025 16:35 via zdnet.com
  
  The MSI Claw 8 AI+ improves on its predecessor with a refined design and impressive battery life.
  
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• Happy birthday, Apple Watch: 10 best features that changed how we track our health, ranked

  25-04-2025 16:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The Apple Watch turned 10. These features left the biggest mark throughout the years.
  
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• Netflix introduces a new 'dialogue only' subtitles option (crowd cheers)

  25-04-2025 16:32 via zdnet.com
  
  With the new optional setting, captions will only display spoken words. No audio cues will appear.
  
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