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• These Are the 6 Apple Intelligence Features I Regularly Use in iOS 18.5

  15-05-2025 23:59 via cnet.com
  
  After using Apple's AI tech for months, some features have earned spots in my everyday routine.
  
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• Garmin Announces the Forerunner 570 and 970 Running Smartwatches

  15-05-2025 23:14 via cnet.com
  
  The sleek new smartwatches, aimed at athletes, will ship with the company's brightest screens yet.
  
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• Congress Might Halt State AI Regulations. What It Means for You and Your Privacy

  15-05-2025 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  House Republicans are proposing a 10-year moratorium on the enforcement of state rules around artificial intelligence.
  
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• Meta Reportedly Delays 'Behemoth' AI Model: What This Could Mean for Its AI Tools

  15-05-2025 23:12 via cnet.com
  
  This fresh delay adds to concerns that Meta could fall behind other major AI providers like OpenAI and Google.
  
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• Apple Launches CarPlay Ultra With New Ways for Drivers to Customize

  15-05-2025 22:56 via cnet.com
  
  The more deeply integrated system will be available in a few weeks for older Aston Martins and will also be available for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles.
  
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• TikTok is in Trouble with the European Commission Again. Here's the Latest and What it Means for You

  15-05-2025 22:35 via cnet.com
  
  TikTok hasn't published a list of its advertisers, a requirement that lets users spot scam advertisements.
  
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• These Are the Best Cheap Steak Cuts, According to Beef Experts

  15-05-2025 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  You can find delicious beef without breaking the bank.
  
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• You Can Avoid Summer Heat Fatigue With 5 Simple Tricks

  15-05-2025 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Enjoy the summer days without the fatigue with these 5 tips gathered by our experts.
  
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• The Biggest Air Fryer Mistakes Everyone Keeps Making

  15-05-2025 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  Want to be an air fryer pro? Avoid these rookie mistakes.
  
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• Brace Yourselves, Noisy Cicadas Are About to Invade These States

  15-05-2025 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  The cicadas are here. Are you ready?
  
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• I’ve Tested the Best Laser Cutters and Engravers of 2025 and Number Three Was Loads of Fun

  15-05-2025 22:12 via cnet.com
  
  Lasers engravers offer you a new way to let your maker flag fly. Some can even make you money. Brands such as xTool and Glowforge are leading us to a brighter, more creative future.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 16, #1427

  15-05-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,427 for May 16.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 16, #439

  15-05-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 439 for May 16.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 16, #705

  15-05-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Hints and answers for Connections for May 16, No. 705.
  
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• Driverless Car Maker Waymo Recalls More Than 1,200 Vehicles: Here's The Problem That Caused It

  15-05-2025 21:48 via cnet.com
  
  Waymo, known for its robotaxis, is recalling hundreds of cars after announcing plans to test manually driven vehicles in 2025.
  
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• Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Get Smarter for Low Vision Users. Here's How

  15-05-2025 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Meta shared multiple announcements for Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
  
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• My favorite Garmin feature comes to its new Forerunner watch

  15-05-2025 21:36 via zdnet.com
  
  The feature-rich Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 continue blurring the line between fitness bands and smartwatches.
  
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• Gemini Is Coming to Your Google TV video

  15-05-2025 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti explains what you can do with Google Gemini now that it's coming to Google TV.
  
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• Collagen vs. Collagen Peptides: Which Is Best for Your Skin?

  15-05-2025 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Collagen and collagen peptides are highly recommended supplements for improving the look, feel and elasticity of your skin. But which one is right for you?
  
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• The best cheap gaming PCs of 2025: Expert tested for budget setups

  15-05-2025 21:15 via zdnet.com
  
  We tested and researched some of the best budget gaming PCs to help you find the right rig for your space, so you don't have to sacrifice power or performance.
  
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• A Recession Can Decimate Your Savings. Protect Your Money by Keeping It in These Places

  15-05-2025 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  These low-risk accounts are a smart fit for your spending money, savings and more.
  
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• No, a Tariff Pause Doesn’t Erase Recession Risks. 6 Ways to Prepare for a Downturn

  15-05-2025 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  The odds of a recession have dropped slightly, but uncertainty remains. Here's how to get your finances ready.
  
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• You can try Microsoft's free AI skills training for two more weeks, and I recommend you do

  15-05-2025 21:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's AI Skills Fest offers free AI training for beginners and pros, plus prizes and discounts. You can register now for free access through May 28th.
  
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• Trade in your phone to Verizon and get almost any new phone for free - here's how

  15-05-2025 20:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Verizon is offering a trade-in deal for existing and new customers, giving credits toward new smartphones like the iPhone 16 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S25, or the Google Pixel 9 Pro.
  
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• Your TV's USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 features you're not using enough

  15-05-2025 20:19 via zdnet.com
  
  That old but gold USB port still offers a surprising number of handy functionalities. Here's a short list.
  
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• I've used my iPhone 16's Action button many ways - but this one is my favorite

  15-05-2025 20:19 via zdnet.com
  
  You can set up the Action button to trigger any one of several different features and apps. Here's how and what I prefer.
  
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• I finally found a 3-in-1 USB-C charging cable that I can recommend

  15-05-2025 19:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Multi-connector charging cables are usually terrible. This one is the exception. Here's why.
  
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• The monthly AI or real quiz: May 2025

  15-05-2025 19:16 via bbc.co.uk
  Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks!
  
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• This $95 Lenovo tablet is fantastic for mobile entertainment - and I'm tempted to buy two

  15-05-2025 18:48 via zdnet.com
  
  The Lenovo Tab M9 is a solid tablet for watching shows and movies. The best part? It's very affordable.
  
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• Apple's big, next-gen CarPlay Ultra upgrade is here - if you drive these cars

  15-05-2025 18:32 via zdnet.com
  
  The next generation of CarPlay is rolling out today in the US and Canada.
  
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• Why I recommend this OnePlus tablet over iPads for multimedia consumption

  15-05-2025 18:27 via zdnet.com
  
  The OnePlus Pad 2 offers solid hardware, impressive battery life, and a sharp display, positioning it as a capable and affordable option for media consumption.
  
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• I found an E Ink tablet worthy of replacing my Remarkable (and it wins in some ways)

  15-05-2025 18:11 via zdnet.com
  
  The Boox Note Max is a 13-inch e-reader that features a crisp display, practical tools, and one of the most impressive digital pen experiences I've tested.
  
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• Finally, a Sony speaker with clear sound and the highest discount I've seen

  15-05-2025 18:08 via zdnet.com
  
  The Sony Ult Field 1 speaker is portable and packs an audio punch. It's currently on sale at Amazon for a record-low price.
  
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• Sony WH-1000XM6 vs WH-1000XM5: Should you upgrade to the newest headphones?

  15-05-2025 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Should you opt for Sony's tried-and-true headphones or go for the brand's newest model? Here's my advice.
  
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• Sony WH-1000XM6 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra: Which headphones should you buy?

  15-05-2025 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Looking for the best noise-canceling headphones? The Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra can give you that, and here's how to decide on one.
  
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• I tested Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones, and I'm seriously considering ditching my Bose

  15-05-2025 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  After a three-year hiatus and plenty of speculation, the latest generation of Sony's most popular headphones are here and taking aim at the competition.
  
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• I reviewed the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, and they’re a glorious fusion of the best parts of their predecessors

  15-05-2025 18:00 via techradar.com
  
  Sony WH-1000XM6: two-minute review
  The Sony WH-1000XM6 are here to try to cement Sony's status as the go-to brand for headphones, three years after the release of its previous flagship model.Sony says that the WH-1000XM6 are “the best noise cancelling product on the market” as well as being “improved in every single way” over previous models – talk about setting a high bar. But thankfully, they manage to jump that bar on almost every metric.As you may expect, the So
  
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• Google rolls out 3 new Cloud Marketplace perks and incentives to keep you loyal

  15-05-2025 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  These changes are partly meant to keep Google Cloud's customers and vendors sticking around.
  
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• The best wireless headphones of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

  15-05-2025 17:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Don't want to be tethered by wires to your phone or laptop? Wireless headphones can help. I tested the best ones from Bose, Apple, Sony, and more.
  
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• Leading crypto firm Coinbase faces up to $400m hit from cyber attack

  15-05-2025 17:19 via bbc.com
  The firm says hackers have obtained customer information by paying off employees.
  
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• Australian girl, 11, sexually abused by stranger after adding him to get Snapchat points

  15-05-2025 17:00 via theguardian.com
  Then 23-year-old Jai Clapp was added to the girl’s Snapchat using the Quick Add feature as part of an informal competition with a friend to reach 100,000 pointsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn 11-year-old Australian girl added random people on Snapchat as part of an informal competition with her best friend to get a high score in the app. One of the people she added went on to sexually abuse her.Then 23-year-old Jai C
  
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• This hidden Google Earth slider lets you travel back in time - up to 80 years. How to try it

  15-05-2025 16:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Ever wondered what your street looked like in the 80s - or even the 30s? Now you can view just about anywhere and see it throughout time in seconds with Google Earth's historical imagery feature. Here's how it works.
  
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• Largest US crypto exchange says cost of recent cyber-attack could reach $400m

  15-05-2025 16:32 via theguardian.com
  Hackers paid overseas Coinbase employees for account data; company is offering $20m reward for informationThe biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the US forecast that a cyber-attack that breached account data of a “small subset” of its customers would cost it between $180m and $400m. Coinbase said that price tag would not include the $20m ransom demanded by the hackers, which the company refused to pay.Coinbase, which sees the largest volume of cryptocurrency trades in the US, said th
  
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• These budget earbuds have no business sounding this good for the price

  15-05-2025 16:20 via zdnet.com
  
  The CMF Buds 2 Plus offer a comfortable fit, clear sound, good ANC performance, and a long-lasting battery life, all for just $79.
  
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• I found an amp that easily turns any Bluetooth device into a modern home audio system

  15-05-2025 16:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The Valoritiva Octa A1 integrated amp is easy to setup, and with its compact size makes a great option for small spaces.
  
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• I take this iPad with me everywhere and you can get it for an all-time low price

  15-05-2025 16:07 via zdnet.com
  
  While I wouldn't buy the iPad Mini 7 solely for its AI features, its ultraportability still reigns supreme among Apple's tablet lineup, especially with this deal.
  
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• How to download YouTube videos for free - 2 ways, including my favorite

  15-05-2025 16:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Did you know you can download a YouTube video to watch anywhere, anytime? You don't even need to be a YouTube Premium subscriber. Here's how.
  
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• TikTok breached EU advertising transparency laws, commission says

  15-05-2025 15:28 via theguardian.com
  Company could face fine of 6% of annual turnover if European Commission’s preliminary verdict is upheldThe European Commission has said TikTok is in breach of EU digital laws that require transparency over who pays for advertising.The commission reached a preliminary verdict on the Chinese-owned short video platform’s advertising policy, having launched an investigation in February 2024. The company could face a fine of 6% of global annual turnover, if the commission upholds this vie
  
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• Trump says he has a ‘little problem’ with Tim Cook over Apple’s India production

  15-05-2025 15:25 via theguardian.com
  President rebukes tech firm after reports it will switch assembly of iPhones for US market from China to IndiaDonald Trump has admonished Apple and its chief executive over the tech firm’s reported plans to source production of US-bound iPhones from India.The US president said he had a “little problem” with Apple’s Tim Cook, after reports that the company is planning to switch assembly of handsets for the US market from China to India. Continue reading...
  
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• This power station kept my lights on during an outage last week - and it just dropped $900

  15-05-2025 15:23 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether you need a portable battery for camping or emergency backup, the EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 can do it. And for a limited time, you can get the biggest ever discount on it.
  
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