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• AT&T Revamps Its Unlimited Plans With Simpler Names and More Data

  12-03-2026 23:49 via cnet.com
  Slapping a 2.0 version number on plans makes them sound new, but what's actually changed? Let's check the details.
  
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• How to enter Safe Mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

  12-03-2026 23:36 via zdnet.com
  Safe mode helps you see if a buggy app is causing your Android phone to crash, freeze, or slow down. Here's how.
  
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• New Sassy Personality Style for Alexa Plus Brings Sarcasm and Swear Words

  12-03-2026 23:16 via cnet.com
  The new Sassy style is adults-only with a bit of profanity and a double dose of cringe.
  
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• Dyson's First Wet Dry Robot Vacuum Boasts Better Stain Detection and Improved Cleaning

  12-03-2026 22:34 via cnet.com
  Dyson first ever wet and dry robot vacuum is out, and I got to get an early look at it at the Dyson Soho Store.
  
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• 18 Hidden iOS 26 Features You Should Be Using on Your iPhone

  12-03-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  You may think you've seen everything iOS 26 has to offer, but there's so much more to discover.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 13, #536

  12-03-2026 21:54 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 536 for Friday, March 13.
  
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• World Baseball Classic 2026: How to Watch the Quarterfinals for Free

  12-03-2026 21:04 via cnet.com
  The international tournament sees Japan looking to defend its title.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for March 13 #740

  12-03-2026 21:01 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for March 13, No. 740.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for March 13, #1006

  12-03-2026 21:01 via cnet.com
  Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for March 13, No. 1,006.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 13, #1728

  12-03-2026 21:00 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for March 13, No. 1,728.
  
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• Your iPhone Has a Hidden Flight Tracker. Here's How to Use It

  12-03-2026 20:08 via cnet.com
  Apple quietly built a real-time flight tracker into iOS.
  
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• Turn Your Old Tech Into Cash at the 7 Best Places to Sell It

  12-03-2026 20:00 via cnet.com
  Don’t let outdated gadgets collect dust when these platforms are here to help you turn them into money.
  
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• Parseword: Is Wordle creator’s new game too much of a ‘chin-scratcher’ to go viral?

  12-03-2026 19:08
  Josh Wardle hopes his digital take on the cryptic crossword can be a gradual on-ramp crossing the cultural divide between Britain and the USIn 2021, Josh Wardle became a household name almost overnight. His digital game, Wordle, turned a simple guessing game into a global morning ritual: six guesses, one word, and a grid of coloured squares shared across social media feeds.It became a cultural phenomenon; bought within months by the New York Times for a seven-figure sum. Continue reading...
  
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• GFiber Is Merging With Astound Broadband, Likely Expanding to More Areas

  12-03-2026 19:00 via cnet.com
  The unit formerly known as Google Fiber is spun out and plans to offer wider fiber internet service.
  
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• Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash

  12-03-2026 18:49 via bbc.com
  Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as "AI personas" without consent.
  
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• How to disable HDMI-CEC on your TV - and why it's critical to do so

  12-03-2026 18:22 via zdnet.com
  Smart TVs are designed to monitor your content and serve ads across every input. Here are a few ways to shut down that tracking and regain control of the living room.
  
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• Oil Is Over $100 a Barrel: Here Are 6 Ways to Keep Your Heating Costs Low

  12-03-2026 18:20 via cnet.com
  Oil prices have spiked thanks to the "largest global oil supply chain interruption in history." Read how to keep your home warm without going broke.
  
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• Should you leave your TV unplugged overnight? Not when there's an easier way to save electricity

  12-03-2026 18:13 via zdnet.com
  Leveraging this built-in software feature should get you similar results with less effort.
  
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• Your Google Maps just got two huge upgrades - including a totally new driving experience

  12-03-2026 18:05 via zdnet.com
  Google is calling this 'the biggest update in over a decade' to Maps.
  
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• Stop Rinsing Your Dishes Before They Go in the Dishwasher. Plus 11 Other Tips

  12-03-2026 17:45 via cnet.com
  There are a handful of tips to keep in mind when loading your dishwasher.
  
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• Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions

  12-03-2026 17:41 via bbc.com
  The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.
  
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• Google’s Pixel 10a proves you don’t need big upgrades to make a great phone

  12-03-2026 17:00 via techradar.com
  
  Google Pixel 10a: Two-Minute ReviewGoogle's Pixel 10a is an interesting mid-range smartphone that bucks some of the trends the A-series lineup typically delivers on. It doesn’t get a new processor or upgraded camera hardware this year — instead sticking with the Tensor G4 and the same dual-camera system as the Pixel 9a — and there aren’t many headline-grabbing new tricks. Instead, Google is focused on continuing to deliver strong value.That’s not necessarily a bad t
  
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• Claude Showed Me How to Change a Tire Step by Step With This New Feature

  12-03-2026 17:00 via cnet.com
  Interactive visuals and charts are just a prompt away.
  
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• These Are the 9 Hidden Apple Watch Health Features You Haven’t Used Yet

  12-03-2026 16:30 via cnet.com
  These features can help you monitor and support your overall health.
  
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• Get the new Galaxy S26 Ultra for up to $720 off with trade-in from Samsung - here's how

  12-03-2026 16:13 via zdnet.com
  The Galaxy S26 Ultra is finally available - and if you order from Samsung now, you can get a big discount with an eligible trade-in.
  
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• A 1,300-Pound NASA Satellite Just Made a Fiery Return to Earth

  12-03-2026 16:05 via cnet.com
  After 14 years in orbit, NASA's Van Allen Probe A satellite plunged back into the atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean.
  
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• Bafta games awards 2026: Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead the nominations

  12-03-2026 16:00
  Last year’s celebrated French hit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is nominated in 12 categories this year, with Ghost of Yōtei, Dispatch, Death Stranding 2 and Indiana Jones also making strong showingsThe 22nd Bafta games awards are coming up in April, and the 2026 nominations list is dominated by the impeccably stylish French breakout hit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 which has 12 nominations, and has already won game of the year prizes at the UK’s Golden Joysticks last November, Dec
  
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• Microsoft backs AI firm Anthropic in legal battle against Pentagon

  12-03-2026 15:56
  Tech company files amicus brief in support of Anthropic’s effort to overturn an aggressive Pentagon designationMicrosoft has thrown its weight behind Anthropic’s legal challenge against the Pentagon, filing a court brief in support of the AI company’s effort to overturn an aggressive designation that effectively bars it from government work.In an amicus brief submitted to a federal court in San Francisco this week, Microsoft, which integrates Anthropic’s AI tools into sys
  
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• How to diagnose your slow-booting Linux PC in seconds - without spending a dime

  12-03-2026 15:31 via zdnet.com
  If your Linux machine is taking its own sweet time to boot, you have a built-in tool to help you discover where the problem lies.
  
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• I didn't need this, but I found a free Linux app that makes memes in seconds (no GIMP required)

  12-03-2026 15:27 via zdnet.com
  If you want to make memes using your own images - without AI or complicated editors - there's a free Linux tool that you can try today.
  
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• This $30 smart router with a built-in VPN is the travel gadget I didn't know I needed

  12-03-2026 15:11 via zdnet.com
  The GL.iNet Mango (GL.MT300N-V2) mini smart router gives me total control of how I access the internet when I travel.
  
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• I switched to a Wi-Fi 7 mesh router at home - it was overkill in the best way

  12-03-2026 15:07 via zdnet.com
  TP-Link's Deco BE77 is a premium Wi-Fi 7 system with blazing-fast speeds and coverage for very large homes.
  
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• 1348 Ex Voto's stylish sword fighting and strong premise caught my attention, but the game's awful PC performance tainted the experience

  12-03-2026 15:00 via techradar.com
  
  When I first heard about 1348 Ex Voto, I was instantly intrigued. A medieval Italian setting, sword fights, a dark and dramatic quest with a knight at the centre of it; and a lady knight at that? Count me in!Review infoPlatform reviewed: PC
  Available on: PS5, PC
  Release date: March 12, 2026In developer Sedleo's third-person action game set during 14th-century Italy, you play as Aeta, a young nobleman's daughter and trained knight-errant, who is dealing with the loss of her father after pestilenc
  
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• Why you probably shouldn't tell a chatbot everything about your health

  12-03-2026 14:45 via zdnet.com
  Tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI have unveiled health AI tools. Here's how to use them, according to a doctor.
  
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• Physical AI Is Already Here. How It Works and What's Coming Next

  12-03-2026 14:33 via cnet.com
  AI started as something you typed to. Now it's something that can move.
  
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• After decades with Linux, I tried to use Windows 11 - and found 9 glaring issues

  12-03-2026 14:21 via zdnet.com
  Going from Linux to Windows felt like taking one step forward and two steps back. Here's a list of what went wrong.
  
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• 'Looks far more expensive than it is' — FiiO's an automatic turntable has several bright ideas to light up your vinyl-loving life

  12-03-2026 14:15 via techradar.com
  
  FiiO TT13 review: two minute reviewThe FiiO TT13 is an impressive and attractive belt-driven turntable with fully automatic operation to take the fear out of playing your records. It's made from aluminium alloy, comes in a choice of black or silver, features integrated LED lighting, and comes with an Audio-Technica AT3600LA cartridge. What else does the TT13 offer, to recommend it as one of the best turntables we've tested? It has Bluetooth with SBC/aptX/aptX LL/aptX HD but not AAC and it has it
  
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• Copilot Health Is Microsoft's Doctor-Built Spin on Medical AI

  12-03-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  Microsoft doesn't want its AI to be your doctor. It wants to make you better prepared when you do see them.
  
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• How to check your Windows PC for expiring security certificates - a big one is ending soon

  12-03-2026 13:53 via zdnet.com
  Another critical Windows expiration date is right around the corner for more than a billion PCs. Here's what you should know ahead of time.
  
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• Is there a Windows PC alternative to the Mac Mini? This one I tested is so close (yet so far)

  12-03-2026 13:47 via zdnet.com
  The palm-sized Blackview MP20 runs cool and quiet and handles everyday computing tasks - with a few notable drawbacks.
  
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• Gemini Rolls Out Ask Maps to Make Google Maps More Interactive

  12-03-2026 13:30 via cnet.com
  The feature allows users to interact conversationally with the app, finding places such as a charging station, or available tennis court.
  
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• AI scams drove UK reports of fraud to record 444,000 last year

  12-03-2026 13:18
  Criminals using artificial intelligence tools to take over mobile, bank and online shopping accounts, says CifasCriminals are increasingly exploiting AI technology to take over people’s mobile, banking and online shopping accounts, the UK’s leading anti-fraud body has warned.Last year, a record number of scams were reported to the national fraud database, fuelled by AI, which allows for large-scale deception on “industrialised” levels, according to Cifas, the fraud preven
  
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• ‘Exploit every vulnerability’: rogue AI agents published passwords and overrode anti-virus software

  12-03-2026 13:04
  Exclusive: Lab tests discover ‘new form of insider risk’ with artificial intelligence agents engaging in autonomous, even ‘aggressive’ behavioursRobert Booth UK technology editorRogue artificial intelligence agents have worked together to smuggle sensitive information out of supposedly secure systems, in the latest sign cyber-defences may be overwhelmed by unforeseen scheming by AIs.With companies increasingly asking AI agents to carry out complex tasks in internal system
  
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• The Genius Way to Get Restaurant-Quality Grilled Cheese at Home

  12-03-2026 13:01 via cnet.com
  You don't need to head to a restaurant for irresistibly crispy grilled cheese when you have an air fryer.
  
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• Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Privacy Display Proves Hardware Still Matters in an AI World

  12-03-2026 13:01 via cnet.com
  Samsung delivers modest but meaningful upgrades to the Ultra's design, cameras and battery. And yes, the phone is packed with new AI features -- and most of them are actually pretty useful.
  
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• 10+ VPN tricks and tips I recommend to everyone (whether for personal or business use)

  12-03-2026 13:01 via zdnet.com
  A VPN isn't just for privacy. Here are additional settings and features worth exploring.
  
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• JBL's latest headphones offer an Auracast loophole Apple won't be happy about

  12-03-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  With one simple app feature, JBL's headphones open an otherwise closed-off feature to iOS fans.
  
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• Best VPN for Torrenting 2026: Keep Your Downloading and Uploading Activity Private

  12-03-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  Here are the best VPNs for torrenting to let you privately download public domain movies, open-source software like Linux distributions and other free but legal content.
  
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• 9 Hidden Apple Watch Health Features Revealed by a Doctor at Apple

  12-03-2026 12:55 via cnet.com
  The small but mighty Apple Watch has several hidden health features that can help you monitor and support your overall health.
  
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• Why Moltbook and OpenClaw are the fool's gold in our AI boom

  12-03-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  Commentary: Whatever Meta and OpenAI paid, it was too much. Other, better programs can do the same jobs.
  
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