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• Aetna to offer Apple Watch at a discount to certain customers

  27-09-2016 22:01
  (Reuters) - U.S. health insurer Aetna Inc said it would offer some customers discounts on Apple Inc's smartwatch, marking the first deal made by the tech giant with an insurer for its devices. Aetna, which has about 23 million members in the United States, will also give away the Apple Watch for free to its nearly 50,000 employees, Aetna said in a statement on Tuesday. The deal could help Apple boost the appeal of its Watch to potential customers as the company looks to target health and fitness
  
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• How to Manage the AI Features on Your Samsung Galaxy Smartphone

  18-06-2026 20:25 via cnet.com
  
  You can disable certain features or turn AI off completely on your Galaxy phone.
  
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• I tested a $15 smart switch and uncovered a $1,500-a-year energy waste in the kitchen

  18-06-2026 20:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The SwitchBot Relay 1PM Switch turns a device on and off and tells you how much power it's using.
  
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• Sunscreen Misinformation Spreads Way Faster Than the Truth on TikTok, Study Reveals

  18-06-2026 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sunscreen protects you from UV rays, but the message is getting lost in translation on social media.
  
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• I Want Sennheiser's New Accentum Clip Earbuds, But I'll Have to Go to Canada to Get Them

  18-06-2026 19:35 via cnet.com
  
  Sennheiser's Accentum Clip open-ear true wireless earbuds are set to ship on July 23, but not to the US.
  
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• This $17 solar panel effectively gave my doorbell camera infinite battery life - how I set it up

  18-06-2026 19:30 via zdnet.com
  
  I didn't think that this would work, but the EverExceed 5V solar panel has done wonders for my security cameras.
  
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• Get a Walmart Plus membership for 50% off right now

  18-06-2026 18:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Ahead of Walmart Deals next week, you can save $49 on an annual Walmart Plus membership, free delivery, and free shipping.
  
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• The best Sam's Club deals to compete with Prime Day 2026 (including half off membership)

  18-06-2026 18:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Beat Amazon Prime Day 2026 with Sam's Club Instant Savings. Get deals on premium TVs, home & kitchen tech, speakers, laptops, and more without a Prime fee.
  
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• Apple confirms price increases are coming - how much will it cost you?

  18-06-2026 18:34 via zdnet.com
  
  In a Wall Street Journal interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed plans to raise product prices due to the supply pressure and cost increases on memory and storage chips.
  
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• Finally, a Windows laptop I'd seriously consider as a MacBook Neo competitor

  18-06-2026 18:33 via zdnet.com
  
  HP's OmniBook 3 combines decent hardware and exceptional battery life, making it one of the best-value laptops I've tested this year.
  
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• I'm turning my old tech into Amazon gift cards and discounts before Prime Day - here's how

  18-06-2026 18:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Did you know you can trade in your unused devices for Amazon credit - and get up to 20% off new devices?
  
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• Android 17's Bubbles Is the Best Thing to Happen to Phone Multitasking

  18-06-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Bubbles is a smoother, more intuitive way to multitask on Pixel phones, and I'm loving it already.
  
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• This Bluetooth tracker uses LoRa mesh networks to find things - and I couldn't believe the accuracy

  18-06-2026 17:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Seeed Studio's SenseCAP T1000-E tracker card also doesn't use cell towers or Wi-Fi. Here's how it works in the real world.
  
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• I put Siri AI through the same tests I use for ChatGPT and Gemini on MacOS 27 - here's how it did

  18-06-2026 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  I tried the new Siri on my Mac, and although it's off to a promising start, Apple still has more work to do.
  
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• How I'm using a $13 smart plug to automate my house appliances - and you can too

  18-06-2026 16:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Imagine turning your holiday lights, lamps, and fans on or off from anywhere in the house or outdoors for cheap.
  
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• Best Buy Gaming Deals might be better than Amazon's early Prime Day sale

  18-06-2026 16:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Skip Amazon's weak sales! Best Buy's rival Prime Day 2026 gaming deals are live now with massive savings on Alienware, Nintendo Switch, and Lenvo tech.
  
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• Apple's Tim Cook Says Price Increases Are 'Unavoidable'

  18-06-2026 16:53 via cnet.com
  
  RAMageddon strikes again: Cook told The Wall Street Journal that rising memory prices have made current prices "unsustainable."
  
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• Rolling out AI agents? 4 ways to move fast and furious - but with extreme caution

  18-06-2026 16:48 via zdnet.com
  
  For starters, don't just hand over the keys to AI agents. Any endeavor needs to remain a human-instigated, human-led endeavor.
  
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• US Open 2026: TV Schedule, How to Watch, Stream All the PGA Tour Golf From Anywhere

  18-06-2026 16:43 via cnet.com
  
  J.J. Spaun is out to defend his title in the third major tournament of the year at Shinnecock Hills.
  
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• I found the best SSD and storage deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day - including Lexar and Seagate

  18-06-2026 16:37 via zdnet.com
  
  I track SSD deals, and found huge markdowns from top brands like WD, Samsung, and more ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
  
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• Need to Scan Important Documents? Use Your iPhone's Hidden Scanner

  18-06-2026 16:32 via cnet.com
  
  You don't need a physical scanner to quickly sign, scan and send official documents -- just use the iPhone in your pocket.
  
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• Google Home Speaker (2026) vs. Amazon Echo Dot Max: Why I'm split on these $99 rivals

  18-06-2026 16:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Both Google and Amazon have generative AI-powered smart speakers for under $100, so which one stands out?
  
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• GTA 6: Preorders Start June 25, Release Date, Pricing, Locations and More

  18-06-2026 16:15 via cnet.com
  
  The next installment of the Grand Theft Auto series is poised to dominate 2026. Here's what we know so far.
  
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• 10 signs that someone is monitoring or accessing your accounts - how to stop them

  18-06-2026 16:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Learn how to spot the signs of account monitoring and compromise - and take back control.
  
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• The Complete List of the Best Google Voice Commands for Your Home

  18-06-2026 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  These are the voice assistant commands everyone should know for their Google Home and Nest speakers.
  
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• Click to Cancel is Dead, But the FTC is Still Fighting Subscription Scams

  18-06-2026 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  The FTC is leveraging another act to stop costly cancellation confusion, but that's not all.
  
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• Linux users face a Microsoft Secure Boot headache - here's the painkiller

  18-06-2026 15:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Secure Boot has always been a nuisance for Linux users, but now that Microsoft's 2011 certificate authorities are expiring, it's become a real pain.
  
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• The latest KDE Plasma 6.7 surprised me with features I didn't expect from a point release

  18-06-2026 15:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest release of one of the finest desktop environments on the market is here, and there's plenty to be happy about.
  
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• Samsung's rolling 4K monitor is nearly 30% off - and it doubles as a TV

  18-06-2026 15:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's Movingstyle Essential Smart Monitor just hit a record low on Amazon.
  
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• Adobe Says Its Expanded AI Agents Are There to 'Guide You Down the Happy Path'

  18-06-2026 15:01 via cnet.com
  
  You are the creative orchestrator with the new AI assistants coming to Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Illustrator.
  
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