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• Bill Gates: Don't break up tech giants, it won't stop anticompetitive behavior

  18-09-2019 14:49 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates thinks breaking up tech giants isn't an effective answer to antitrust concerns.
  
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• Make Your Home Smarter With 16% Off This Tapo Wi-Fi Power Strip

  17-08-2026 21:18 via cnet.com
  
  It’s got six individually-controlled outlets, tons of built-in protections and is down to just $42 at Amazon.
  
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• Acura Nexera Vision Concept Previews Future Hybrid Headlight Design

  17-08-2026 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  The low-slung sports car concept’s A-shaped light signature will be the face of future Acura models, starting with the upcoming RDX Hybrid.
  
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• Attackers Could Take Over Your Mac Through Screen Sharing Unless You Update Now

  17-08-2026 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  Apple issued a fix for the vulnerability. But it’s best to disable screen sharing when not actively using it.
  
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• Business adoption of AI agents tripled this year - as measurable ROI emerges

  17-08-2026 20:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Industries are finding the strategies that work best for their business needs, according to Salesforce's latest Agentic Enterprise Index.
  
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• Get a Free $25 Starbucks Gift Card With Your New Apple MacBook Neo While You Still Can

  17-08-2026 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  Apple’s most portable Mac now comes with an added bonus at Best Buy.
  
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• Duolingo Expands Its Math Services for More Advanced and Personalized Learning

  17-08-2026 20:15 via cnet.com
  
  The popular language learning app is also running back-to-school discounts on subscriptions now through Sept. 11.
  
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• Protect Your Passwords and Save 50% With This Keeper Deal

  17-08-2026 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  Save on Personal and Family password manager plans.
  
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• Walmart Deals of the Day: Save Over $700 on an HP Laptop With a Staggering Battery Life

  17-08-2026 19:14 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, over $120 off Apple’s AirPods Max 2 and a Razer gaming mouse that’s down to just $35.
  
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• AI-enriched Linux 7.2 delivers cache-aware scheduling - here's everything new

  17-08-2026 19:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest stable kernel also brings filesystem and I/O improvements, and substantial new support across AMD, Intel, Apple, Nvidia, USB4, and laptop hardware.
  
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• You can turn an old Android into a Raspberry Pi alternative - but know this first

  17-08-2026 19:11 via zdnet.com
  
  With AI-driven RAM shortages pushing Raspberry Pi prices sky high, here's how to repurpose your old handset into a portable powerhouse for your projects.
  
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• Google wants you to use its phones less and its AI more - but who's buying it?

  17-08-2026 19:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is leveraging our poor relationship to technology to sell its new phones - the same relationship it had a hand in creating.
  
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• Amazon Deals of the Day: Thinking of a Tablet for Your Kids? The Amazon Kids Tab 7 Is $40 Off

  17-08-2026 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, get half off a Shark robot vacuum and almost $100 off a Bluetti power station.
  
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• I turned an old Android phone into a server for my LAN - here's how and why

  17-08-2026 18:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Got an old Android phone or tablet lying around? Turn it into a test server for experiments and development - it's simpler than you think.
  
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• Inside Defcon, the Conference That Made Cybersecurity Noob-Friendly

  17-08-2026 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  I arrived alone and unprepared for a world of electronic badges, hacking contests and unwritten rules. By the end, I was already thinking about next year’s event.
  
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• Final Hours: This Massive 16-Inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro Has an Equally Massive $650 Discount

  17-08-2026 17:39 via cnet.com
  
  A big laptop with even bigger performance at a surprisingly low price.
  
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• Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale Offers Huge Deals on Apple, LG, Dyson and More

  17-08-2026 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Save on everything from AirPods to air fryers as Best Buy celebrates its big birthday.
  
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• The Clock Is Ticking on Woot’s Big Computer Monitor Sale on New and Refurbished Models

  17-08-2026 16:40 via cnet.com
  
  Upgrading your monitor for less with this limited-time Woot sale.
  
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• I Wore the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 for a Month. Is It Worth the Splurge?

  17-08-2026 15:31 via cnet.com
  
  I tested its features, accuracy and battery life, and this is Samsung’s best watch yet. But it’s also the most expensive. Here’s who should splurge on the Ultra 2 and who’s better off with the Galaxy Watch 9.
  
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• Google’s New Secret Weapons: Magic Capture and Instant Night Sight

  17-08-2026 15:12 via cnet.com
  
  Google’s Pixel 11 lineup brings Magic Capture, Instant Night Sight, and one genuinely surprising choice: the cheapest and priciest models share a main camera. We tried Magic Capture ourselves and asked Google why the Fold’s camera is different.
  
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• This Google Play Store trick saved me over $100 on the Pixel 11 Pro XL - here's how

  17-08-2026 14:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's how I saved hundreds on a new phone and watch in just a few seconds.
  
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• Google Workspace lets Gemini access your company data by default - how to shut it down

  17-08-2026 13:38 via zdnet.com
  
  In Google Workspace, Gemini has access to Gmail, Docs, Calendar, Chat, and more by default. Here's why it matters, and how administrators can disable it today.
  
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• Unlock a Cheat Code for Your Wallet With $219 Off the Lenovo Legion Tab 5

  17-08-2026 12:19 via cnet.com
  
  Stack two codes at checkout and grab a capable gaming tablet for $631.
  
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• A New Thermal Add-On to My Phone Changed How I See My Home Forever

  17-08-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  One small phone attachment can spot cams, leaks, insulation problems and more. I was amazed when I tried it at my house.
  
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• All-in-One Charging Made Cheaper: Save 20% on the Tessan Power Strip Today

  17-08-2026 11:59 via cnet.com
  
  Prime members can grab the sleek grey version for just $23.
  
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• I've tested dozens of tablets - this $300 TCL is a back-to-school powerhouse

  17-08-2026 10:45 via zdnet.com
  
  The Tab A1 Plus Nxtpaper is a new offering from TCL that has arrived just in time to become a partner for school productivity.
  
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• Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Aug. 17

  17-08-2026 06:23 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword for Aug. 17, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 17, #693

  17-08-2026 06:15 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 17, 2026.
  
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• D23: All the New Lands and Rides Revealed for Disneyland and Disney World

  17-08-2026 03:36 via cnet.com
  
  We heard about a Maleficent coaster, a Tomorrowland revamp, a Monsters Inc octopus sushi chef animatronic, the new Cars rides and more.
  
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• Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 17, #1885

  16-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s Wordle puzzle for Aug. 17, 2026.
  
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