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• Azure Stack isn't Microsoft backing away from public cloud

  25-03-2016 15:50 via techradar.com
  
  Introduction and positioning of Azure StackFor the last few years, Microsoft has been calling itself a cloud-first (and mobile-first) company and talking up its hyperscale Azure cloud – so why is it coming out with Azure Stack, a private cloud system?Because hybrid cloud is what customers want, and ironically, having it will actually get more businesses using public cloud because of the consistency and the ecosystem that will develop around that, says Mike Neil, Microsoft VP for enterprise
  
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• Hurry! You Only Have a Few Days Left to Play These Great Games on Xbox Game Pass

  02-09-2026 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  While Game Pass is losing some heavy hitters, it’s also getting a few new games soon.
  
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• Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK

  02-09-2026 16:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
  
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• Walmart Deals of the Day: Shorten Your To-Do List With 48% Off a Hybrid Ecovacs Robot Vacuum

  02-09-2026 16:19 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, $50 off a portable Soundcore speaker and a chance to snag Apple’s second-gen AirTags for just $20 apiece.
  
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• JBL Clip 5 Hits Its Lowest Price Yet – Only for Today

  02-09-2026 14:45 via cnet.com
  
  This compact JBL speaker is cheaper than ever, but you’ll need to act fast to get the deal.
  
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• The Cheap Kitchen Tool I Bring to Every Rental House or Airbnb

  02-09-2026 14:04 via cnet.com
  
  Cooking without this inexpensive acccessory is a nonstarter.
  
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• Oura’s Menopause Impact Scale Expands Out of the App and Into Women’s Health Care

  02-09-2026 14:04 via cnet.com
  
  The creator of the Oura Ring is partnering with women’s health companies in the name of menopause.
  
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• Godox C100 Review: This Weird See-Through Camera Actually Works… Sort Of

  02-09-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The C100 has a unique design with a huge see-through screen. Image quality is, uh, less than clear.
  
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• Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Pixel 11 Pro Fold Camera Test: Which Foldable Takes Better Photos?

  02-09-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung’s and Google’s foldable phones pack powerful cameras, but how do the results compare? I snapped a bunch of photos to find out.
  
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• The Whisper Man review — Robert DeNiro and Adam Scott can't redeem this predictable and disappointing Netflix movie

  02-09-2026 13:20 via techradar.com
  
  Netflix has struggled in the thriller space recently. After The Last House disappointed me, I was hoping that The Whisper Man would restore my faith in the genre. Unfortunately, the new Robert DeNiro and Adam Scott led movie was another bitter disappointment. It had potential, but suffers from pacing issues and a predictable plot throughout. This was a frustrating experience for me because with a storyline like this, they could have included some smarter twists.The Whisper Man follows grieving w
  
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• Criminals publish data of 8.7m people after airports hack

  02-09-2026 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The company, which owns Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, was hacked last month.
  
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• Acer Shows Off a Transformer-ish Concept for a Windows Gaming Handheld

  02-09-2026 11:30 via cnet.com
  
  If it’s going to do double duty as a computer, it might as well have a keyboard, right?
  
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• Acer Recommits to Repairability With New Vero 16 Laptop

  02-09-2026 11:30 via cnet.com
  
  The company also unveils the sleekest Swift yet and a Swift Air update at IFA 2026.
  
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• Dell Doubles Down on Cheap Student Laptops With Lower-End Dell 14S Configs

  02-09-2026 09:00 via cnet.com
  
  The big question remains: How much will they cost?
  
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• This Robot Vacuum Aims to Compete With the Suction Power of a Stick Vacuum

  02-09-2026 08:09 via cnet.com
  
  Robot vacuums aren’t very good at deep cleaning carpets. Roomba is about to show me how it’s fixed this problem.
  
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• Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Sept. 2

  02-09-2026 06:41 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 2, 2026.
  
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• Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group

  02-09-2026 03:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".
  
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• Are We There Yet? Startup Wants to Launch an 80,000-Year Mission to Alpha Centauri

  02-09-2026 01:40 via cnet.com
  
  AI data centers in space apparently weren’t enough, so the company decided to give interstellar travel a try.
  
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• Will self-flying planes transform the skies?

  02-09-2026 01:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.
  
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• I Tested My 19-Year-Old Vitamix Against Brand-New Models. Here’s Who Won

  02-09-2026 01:17 via cnet.com
  
  My vintage Vitamix is at least 19 years old. I wanted to see how it compares to the brand’s newer 5200 and VX1.
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Could Come in Black, but Skip Silver This Year

  02-09-2026 01:06 via cnet.com
  
  The next iPhone Pro lineup might not repeat any colors from last year, with silver reportedly not in production.
  
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• PlayStation Gamers Sue Sony Over What ‘Buying’ a Digital Game Really Means

  02-09-2026 01:00 via cnet.com
  
  The legal fight could force Sony to change how it presents digital game purchases to California customers.
  
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• Razer’s New $100 Game Controller Folds Right Up for Your Pocket

  02-09-2026 00:41 via cnet.com
  The gaming hardware company’s new game controller folds in half to make it easier to take with you.
  
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• These Are the Labor Day Deals Our Shopping Experts Think Are Actually Worth Buying

  02-09-2026 00:02 via cnet.com
  
  Skip the endless scrolling. We’ve handpicked the best Labor Day discounts on tech, home, kitchen and more.
  
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• I applaud the ambition in The Blood of Dawnwalker, but this open-world RPG features too much busywork and not a strong enough vampire fantasy to truly excel

  01-09-2026 23:00 via techradar.com
  
  When I previewed The Blood of Dawnwalker, its prologue was an impressive snapshot of what Rebel Wolves was hoping to achieve with its vampiric open-world role-playing game (RPG). It was a tight and tense introduction to a game that encourages you to spend your time wisely, live with the consequences of your actions, and balance Coen’s newly acquired Vrakhir abilities with the hope of maintaining his humanity.Now, after sinking dozens more hours into the full release, this team that include
  
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• Runway’s New AI Model Creates Digital Worlds Without Code

  01-09-2026 22:58 via cnet.com
  
  The company calls Solaris an interface world model.
  
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• Firefox Now Lets You Block Some Ads on iOS Devices

  01-09-2026 22:41 via cnet.com
  
  Ad Blocker is a new feature for a browser that prides itself on privacy and customization.
  
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• Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Sept. 2, #1901

  01-09-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today’s NYT Wordle puzzle for Sept. 2, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 2, #913

  01-09-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Strands puzzle for Sept. 2, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 2, #709

  01-09-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Sept. 2, 2026.
  
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