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• China's Geely picks Swedish software firm for driverless cars

  19-06-2019 14:17
  China's Geely has chosen Zenuity, a joint venture between its Volvo car marque and Swedish technology group Veoneer, as its preferred supplier for assisted and self driving software.
  
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• Use Android Auto? Don't make these 5 common mistakes that can hinder your ride

  07-06-2026 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  There's a good chance you're missing out on some cool Android Auto features by making these all-too-common mistakes.
  
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• Summer Solstice Explained: What to Know About the Longest Day of the Year

  07-06-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Enjoy the most sunlight of any day you'll get all year. At one spot in Alaska, the sun is up for a full 24 hours.
  
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• Experts say we should use passkeys, but can a smartphone PIN really be safer than a password?

  07-06-2026 15:00 via theguardian.com
  The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions explores a topical issue of personal cybersecurityReaders reply: If an alien asked you: ‘What is music?’ what would you play for them?I’ve been struggling to get my head around the idea that a passkey, which can be a PIN on your phone, or facial recognition, can be safer than using a complicated password, and two factor authentication.I get that having something unique to your device, not stored on a
  
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• Cities Can't Figure Out How to Turn Off Flock Cameras, So They're Using Trash Bags

  07-06-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  After Dayton discovered its Flock cameras were sharing data with federal immigration enforcement, city workers reached for the only tool they could use: trash bags.
  
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• What e-reader tablets do published authors use? My survey found results beyond the Kindle

  07-06-2026 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Authors share their top picks of the best e-readers for reading novels, magazines, comics, and more - with some surprise picks.
  
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• iPhone 18: What We Know About Apple's Next Flagship Lineup

  07-06-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone 18 rumor mill is pointing toward Apple's foldable debut, a bigger battery, a variable-aperture camera and a split 2026-27 release schedule. Plus, there might be new dark cherry and light blue colors.
  
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• Flying Without Jet Fuel: Hydrogen Helicopter Takes Flight video

  07-06-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Check out the first piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter flight, a major milestone toward sustainable aviation.
  
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• The feature Apple needs to make HomePod stand out isn't audio-related

  07-06-2026 13:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Few smart speakers have assistants with as much potential as Siri. A meaningful upgrade would make the HomePod my first choice.
  
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• World Cup 2026: How to Watch the Entire FIFA Tournament in the US Without Cable

  07-06-2026 13:30 via cnet.com
  
  There are multiple ways to watch every single match of FIFA's massive soccer event, and you don't need a cable package.
  
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• Yes, You Can Install Your Own Smart Thermostat. Here's How

  07-06-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  I'll walk you through exactly how to install a smart thermostat -- it's probably easier than you think.
  
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• What Is Spatial Audio? From AirPods to Apple Music and Beyond

  07-06-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Spatial audio can surround you with sound in a way that simple stereo just can't. Here's why it's cool and how to get it.
  
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• MacBook Neo vs. Dell XPS 13 (2026): I've used both budget laptops - this one wins for now

  07-06-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Dell's new 13-inch XPS starts at just $599 with student pricing, making it a direct competitor to the Neo. But is it any better?
  
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• Billions spent and hypothetical returns: the AI boom explained with six charts

  07-06-2026 13:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Expenditure is growing fast and consumer take-up accelerating. But alarm bells are sounding The race is very much on. Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which makes AI models as well as space rockets, announced last week it is seeking a $1.77tn (£1.31tn) valuation on the US stock market while Anthropic, the startup behind the Claude chatbot, said it had filed for an initial public offering. OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, is expected to follow.This latest peak in the AI market comes amid a multit
  
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• I saw the Surface Laptop Ultra at Computex and it's clear: Microsoft has gone beastmode

  07-06-2026 12:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The flagship laptop announced at Computex 2026 will feature Nvidia's new RTX Spark chip with up to 128GB of unified memory.
  
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• Netflix: 29 of the Best Sci-Fi TV Shows You Should Stream Right Now

  07-06-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Netflix always delivers the sci-fi goods.
  
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• ‘A driver of political violence’: how the breakneck AI boom is fueling anti-tech extremism

  07-06-2026 12:00 via theguardian.com
  Backlash against AI is taking an extremist turn, following in the footsteps of earlier techno-pessimist militantsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email When a 20-year-old man from Texas was arrested earlier this year for allegedly trying to burn down OpenAI’s headquarters and Sam Altman’s house, authorities found an anti-AI manifesto alongside his lighter and a jug of kerosene. It was one of a spate of attacks that has caused alarm among researchers, the tech industry and
  
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• PSA: Incognito Mode Doesn't Totally Hide Your Online Activity

  07-06-2026 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Private browsing mode keeps your activity out of your local browser history, but it doesn't make you invisible online.
  
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• Android Auto is way more customizable than you might realize - 6 tricks to try ASAP

  07-06-2026 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  You can change Android Auto to make the platform unique to you. Here's how.
  
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• Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, June 7

  07-06-2026 06:36 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 7.
  
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• Years of emergency prep taught me how to storm-proof my solar generators

  07-06-2026 04:02 via zdnet.com
  
  With severe weather becoming more common, you need a plan before the lights go out. Here's my approach.
  
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• I drove 25,000 miles with CarPlay last year - here are the apps I used most (and why)

  07-06-2026 03:00 via zdnet.com
  
  I spend a lot of time driving. These are the CarPlay apps that make every trip easy.
  
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• Suit filed against controversial planned Stratos datacenter project in Utah

  06-06-2026 22:07 via theguardian.com
  Plan backed by Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary had footprint reduced but concerns remain over its health impactsUtah residents have teamed up with a progressive non-profit organization to sue over an under-development AI datacenter backed by celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary, claiming the planned Stratos project facility “irrevocably” cuts off citizens’ rights by not allowing sufficient public input.Filed by the Alliance for a Better Utah and five unnamed residents
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 7, #826

  06-06-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 7, No. 826.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 7, #622

  06-06-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 7, No. 622.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 7, #1092

  06-06-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 7, No. 1,092.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 7, #1814

  06-06-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 7, No. 1,814.
  
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• Therabody Launches CryoTherm Palm for Faster Recovery During Your Workouts

  06-06-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The 3-in-1 handheld device offers cooling and heating therapy elements.
  
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• Dyson’s First Handheld Fan Is Powerful, but It Comes at a Cost

  06-06-2026 21:13 via cnet.com
  
  These are the pros and cons I experienced during the weeks I spent testing Dyson's HushJet Mini Cool, and whether it's worth the price this summer.
  
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• You Could Be Eligible to Claim Part of Apple's $250 Million AI iPhone Settlement. Here's How

  06-06-2026 18:54 via cnet.com
  
  Apple must pay iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit over delayed and missing AI features.
  
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