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• After Using Dreo’s Smart Ceiling Fan, I’m Buying Two More for My Home this Prime Day

  06-10-2026 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  These smart fans are so good, I bought them twice.
  
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• Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 8 (game #1718)

  08-10-2026 01:00 via techradar.com
  
  Looking for a different day?A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, October 7 (game #1717).Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,500 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on i
  
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• NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 8 (game #949)

  08-10-2026 01:00 via techradar.com
  
  Looking for a different day?A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, October 7 (game #948).Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so r
  
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• NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, October 8 (game #1215)

  08-10-2026 01:00 via techradar.com
  
  Looking for a different day?A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, October 7 (game #1214).Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so r
  
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• This 15.6-inch KYY K3-1 portable monitor is 15% off for Prime Day

  08-10-2026 00:55 via techradar.com
  
  Adding a second screen to your laptop doesn't mean sacrificing the device's portability. The KYY K3-1 (a revised version of the K3), weighs just 1.7 pounds and measures around 0.35 inches thick, making it compact enough to slip into a bag when you're traveling or working away.• Best for: Laptop owners who want extra screen space when traveling, as well as anyone looking for a portable display for compatible consoles or smartphones.• The deal: The KYY K3-1 15.6in portable monitor is dow
  
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• Tiny Asian country beats China, USA to world's most accurate clock — Lutetium-based device loses 1 second every 264 billion years

  08-10-2026 00:50 via techradar.com
  
  Singapore's CQT reports two lutetium-ion clocks with record-evaluated uncertainties of 1.2 and 1.3 × 10⁻¹⁹, making them the most accurate atomic clocks to dateThe stated results top Wuhan's calcium clock (4.4 × 10⁻¹⁹) and NIST's aluminum clock (5.5 × 10⁻¹⁹) by a wide berthIt lands days before the CGPM meets in Versailles, where a draft resolution admits no consensus on replacing cesium just yetA team at the National University
  
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• Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Thursday, Oct. 8, #1937

  08-10-2026 00:42 via cnet.com
  
  Need a Wordle hint today? Get spoiler-free hints for NYT Wordle No. 1,937 on Thursday, Oct. 8, then the answer, plus yesterday’s word.
  
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• The MSI Roamii Be Pro is the best-value tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh router you can get on Prime Day, with 11 Gbps speeds and absolutely no subscriptions

  08-10-2026 00:29 via techradar.com
  
  When it comes to affordable tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers for a home or home office setup, there's really only a few options out there - I'm thinking Amazon's eero Pro 7, Netgear Orbi 770, Asus ZenWiFi BT8, TP-Link Deco 7 Pro. And then there's the MSI Roamii Be Pro, coming in at $245 (was $300) at Amazon, and down to £240 (was £280) in the UK, making it the best-value and cheapest of the lot. It's such a good price for Prime Day, this one's actually in my Amazon shopping cart right n
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Thursday, Oct. 8, #1215

  08-10-2026 00:07 via cnet.com
  
  Need a Connections hint today? Get a hint for each color group in NYT Connections #1215 on Thursday, Oct. 8, then all four answers.
  
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• Is It Even Worth Buying Tech During Early Holiday Sales? Here’s What We Recommend

  08-10-2026 00:07 via cnet.com
  
  US adults are juggling higher tech prices with smaller budgets this year. Can the sales help them afford more?
  
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• Last Chance: Get a Free Soundbar When You Buy an LG B6 OLED TV This Prime Day

  08-10-2026 00:01 via cnet.com
  
  LG’s B6 Series OLED 4K TVs were already at an all-time low for Prime Day, and the deal just got spicier, but you’ll want to act fast.
  
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• How to watch Chicago Fire season 15 from anywhere in the world – stream the series online for free

  08-10-2026 00:00 via techradar.com
  
  Watch Chicago Fire on NBC or stream on Peacock (via Walmart+ for $1)Use NordVPN to watch your local stream from abroadEpisodes air from Wednesday, October 7Season 15 brings a new showrunner for Chicago fire. Victor Teran says there are unexpected storylines to come, especially for actor Joe Minoso, who is set to depart the show after this run of episodes, meaning his character, Joe Cruz, could be one of a handful of casualties here.Season 14 left us on a real cliffhanger, with 51 Crew stuck amid
  
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• This 4-pack of smart bulbs is the only genuinely good Philips Hue deal this Prime Day

  07-10-2026 23:30 via techradar.com
  
  I'm a big fan of Philips Hue smart lights, so I was pleased to see a huge selection of bulbs and lamps in this week's Amazon Prime Day sale — until I looked at the actual discounts and realized almost every product has been much cheaper before. Thankfully, there's one exception: a four-pack of Philips Hue Essential bulbs, down to $44.97 (was $59.99).• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day saleThe Philips Hue Essential series launched as an affordable entry to the world of smart lighting, a
  
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• Elevate your GTA 6 experience to make it look, sound, and feel better with these premium peripherals — all discounted in the sales and recommended by our experts

  07-10-2026 23:30 via techradar.com
  
  It appears that this Amazon Prime Day sale and the adjacent discounts at other retailers really will be the best time to snag a gear upgrade before GTA 6 arrives.However, there's so much to filter through when it comes to gaming peripherals, be it headsets or controllers, or even TVs.• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day saleBut that's where we come in. We've tested hundreds and hundreds of gaming peripherals, so we know what makes a terrific experience-enhancing one — and I've got a few
  
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• This 2-in-1 Corded Upright Vacuum Pulled All the Dirt From My Carpet, and It’s $100 Off for Prime Day

  07-10-2026 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  I thought cordless vacuums were good enough to clean my floors until I tried Shark’s PowerDetect Transformer upright.
  
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• Moving beyond chips and screens: Samsung joins Nvidia and KKR in a massive $1 billion data center infrastructure deal

  07-10-2026 23:20 via techradar.com
  
  Samsung and five affiliates are putting $1 billion into Helix Digital InfrastructureKKR founded Helix in June 2026, with Nvidia and Vistra among investorsHelix will secure power capacity, which limits how quickly data centers openSamsung and five affiliated businesses are committing $1 billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure, deepening the group's involvement in the backbones of artificial intelligence.Samsung Electronics will provide $500 million, while five other affiliates supply the remainin
  
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• ‘Carrie’ Ending Explained: How the Fiery Finale Shines a Light on Another Stephen King Classic

  07-10-2026 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Mike Flanagan and the Carrie cast help unpack the violent events of the tragic season finale.
  
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• ChatGPT for Teens Is an ‘Unacceptable Risk,’ Watchdog Group Says

  07-10-2026 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  Research by Common Sense Media says that OpenAI’s parent alert system is faulty and that the chatbot doesn’t help kids improve their learning skills.
  
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• BF6 Reports for Duty on Xbox Game Pass While Clair Obscur Gets Gommaged in October

  07-10-2026 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  Bluey’s Happy Snaps is also coming to Game Pass in October 2026 to put a smile on your face.
  
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• Trump's 'Super Intelligence' AI rebrand is running ahead of the technology

  07-10-2026 23:00 via techradar.com
  
  The U.S. government has a new task force devoted to AI — and it's decided that it would now prefer that everyone stops calling it artificial intelligence. President Donald Trump has announced the creation of the “Super Intelligence Force,” a White House-led group that will spend the next 120 days examining the risks, opportunities, and appropriate federal response to rapidly advancing AI systems. The task force responds to mounting pressure from lawmakers and even AI company ex
  
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• How to watch Chicago Med season 12 from anywhere in the world – stream online for free

  07-10-2026 23:00 via techradar.com
  
  Watch Chicago Med on NBC or stream on Peacock (via Walmart+ for $1)Use NordVPN to watch your local stream from abroadEpisodes air from Wednesday, October 7Chicago Med season 12 keeps the drama coming on October 7 at 8pm ET, with all eyes on Dean Archer and Hannah Asher as they juggle their work schedules with the strain of becoming new parents. A budding romance between Caitlin Lenox and Mitch Ripley is also on the cards, made all the more complicated by Caitlin's terminal diagnosis. Meanwhile,
  
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• Could you stop a rogue AI from escaping? Take our sci-fi security test

  07-10-2026 23:00 via techradar.com
  
  Rogue AI agents have dominated tech headlines over the past few weeks. We’ve seen stories about concerns that AI models are attempting to deceive their human operators, finding unexpected ways around restrictions in businesses and, in some cases, behaving in bizarre ways their creators didn’t anticipate.All of this news has been accompanied by ominous warnings about what might happen in the future as AI agents become more mainstream, accessible, capable and are given even more freedo
  
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• The Dell 14 Plus Is a Copilot+ PC. Here’s What That Actually Means

  07-10-2026 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  From live translation to smarter video calls, a Copilot+ PC’s on-board AI hardware can make a practical difference in your workday.
  
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• This Combo Vacuum and Air Purifier Solved My Cat Litter Tracking Problem. It’s $52 Off for Prime Day

  07-10-2026 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  I finally stopped finding cat litter scattered everywhere by using the EyeVac Air. It’s a steal right now for Prime Day, but the clock is ticking.
  
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• Time’s Almost Up for You to Nab a Motorola Foldable for Up to $100 Off This Prime Day

  07-10-2026 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  Motorola’s famous flippable Razr smartphone can now be had for less — at least for a few more hours.
  
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• US Army shows off its in-house 'Dragoons' drone with 3D-printed bombs which can fly up to 12 miles

  07-10-2026 22:05 via techradar.com
  
  US soldiers in Germany built and flew an armed drone without contractorsThe live strike took less than five minutes from launch to impactOfficers say the 3D-printed casing can carry almost two pounds of explosivesThe US Army has tested an attack drone assembled and operated by soldiers, marking an unusual step toward independently produced battlefield systems.The 2nd Cavalry Regiment conducted the live-fire exercise on September 30 2026, at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany.It used an Orq
  
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• I keep buying these Beats cables, and Prime Day just dropped them to $7.60

  07-10-2026 22:00 via techradar.com
  
  It’s Prime Day yet again, and it’s also the second and final day of Amazon’s second members-only shopping event of the year. And there are still a ton of deals to shop, from Lego sets to TVs, AirPods Pro, coffee machines, and countless other gadgets in between.But rather than a discount on the brand-new Beats 360 headphones — it’s a bit early for that, after all — I’m here with a discount on what might be my most-used tech accessory, and one that’s
  
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• GPT-6 for All: Your ChatGPT Answers Are Getting a Very Visual Makeover

  07-10-2026 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  New interactive graphics are powered by GPT-6, which is rolling out to free users now.
  
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• Save $350 on this Newegg Core i7-13620H laptop with 1TB SSD — $549 Hasee X5 has 16GB RAM, is 2X faster than $699 Apple MacBook Neo

  07-10-2026 21:39 via techradar.com
  
  Newegg is throwing a massive spanner in Amazon’s well-oiled Prime Day engine in the shape of the best-value laptop you can buy this October. The Hasee X5 is no ordinary laptop. It is the only one with a Core i7 (not one of these obsolete 10-year old ones), 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and a humongous 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD. All this for a mere $549.99, a saving of 38% off its SRP of $899.99.X5: was $899.99 now $549.99
  Intel core i7 13620H | 16G LPDDR5 RAM | 1TB SSD This 15.6in Windows 11 laptop features an
  
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• Huawei and DeepSeek release open source AI tools in a bid to lower Nvidia exposure — but will programmers make the switch?

  07-10-2026 21:20 via techradar.com
  
  DeepSeek open sourced Ascend ports of its production kernel and communication libraries with Huawei's support in towPublished benchmarks ran on a proof-of-concept hardware kit DeepSeek says is not a publicly distributed releaseTwo repositories are genuinely new and have received hundreds of GitHub stars versus Nvidia's thousands; the other announced components are updates to existing toolsDeepSeek has revealed it is open sourcing a set of infrastructure components for Huawei's Ascend accelerator
  
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