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• Cyber attackers are cashing in on cryptocurrency mining - but here's why they're avoiding bitcoin

  20-02-2018 17:32 via zdnet.com
  Cryptocurrency mining malware has emerged as a key methof of criminal hackers making money - so why aren't they targeting the most valuable blockchain-based currency of them all?
  
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• IBM and Red Hat launch Lightwell to defend open-source code from AI attacks

  08-07-2026 19:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Their plan to protect open-source projects from AI-discovered security holes has led to the launch of two commercial offerings: Lightwell Network and Lightwell Clearinghouse Premier.
  
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• Holding Onto an Old T-Mobile Plan? It's Automatically Changing in a Few Days

  08-07-2026 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  Customers on grandfathered plans are being notified that their legacy plans will be pushed to current plans, some with a price increase.
  
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• ChatGPT's New Voice Models Can 'Listen' and 'Talk' at the Same Time

  08-07-2026 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  OpenAI says the new AI models should be better at live translation.
  
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• Sony's True RGB display made this one of the most impressive TVs I've tested

  08-07-2026 18:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Outfitted with Sony's new Micro RGB panels, the Bravia 9 II is well on its way to usurping its OLED cousin's supremacy.
  
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• Meta Addresses One Smart Glasses Privacy Problem, but Many Others Remain Unsolved

  08-07-2026 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  Meta's aware that its camera glasses are making people worried. A new update aims to prevent tampering with the recording light. But even more is needed.
  
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• OpenAI's new GPT-Live-1 voice model won't interrupt you - why that's a big deal

  08-07-2026 18:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Our AI Model Release Tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.
  
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• I tried DuckDuckGo's new video player, and it blocks YouTube ads for free

  08-07-2026 18:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Even as Chrome is killing ad blockers, DuckDuckGo's new video player now blocks ads by default on YouTube and elsewhere. Duck Player is available for MacOS, Windows, Android, and iOS.
  
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• 'Love Island USA' Season 8: When Does Episode 32 Come Out?

  08-07-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The hit summer reality show takes Wednesday off.
  
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• HP OmniBook 3 16 Review: Big-Screen Budget Laptop With Unbeatable Battery Life

  08-07-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Powered by a Snapdragon X chip, HP's budget 16-inch laptop can run for nearly a day and a half on a single charge. It's also fairly portable for its size and elegant for its price.
  
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• I tried Claude Cowork on my Gmail inbox after Gemini choked - and it saved me hours of work

  08-07-2026 17:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Gmail's AI failed at a nuanced research task, but Claude Cowork found the right pitches, quotes, and permissions, proving connected AI assistants may finally help tackle some aspects of email overload.
  
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• I tested the Roborock Saros 20, and I'd trust it for the next decade

  08-07-2026 16:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Roborock took its flagship robot vacuum and really improved it, while keeping the same price. Here's how.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Where to Watch Every Remaining Match Without Cable

  08-07-2026 16:18 via cnet.com
  
  This week wraps quarterfinal matches that will determine who advances to the next round.
  
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• Steam Machine Review in Progress: So Many Questions for Such a Little Box

  08-07-2026 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Can Valve make a game console? Oh yes it can, but it's an imperfect mix at the moment. Still, there are parts that impress.
  
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• AI Model Release Tracker: Fable 5 access extended to July 12

  08-07-2026 15:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Sort the meaningful releases from the hype. This tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.
  
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• OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Is Dropping on Thursday: What's Different About Sol, Terra and Luna

  08-07-2026 15:44 via cnet.com
  
  OpenAI says its flagship model for ChatGPT should make fewer mistakes.
  
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• Online Privacy Shouldn't Be So Much Effort and So Expensive

  08-07-2026 15:02 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Protecting your personal data often requires more time, energy and money than the average person might be able to invest.
  
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• 52 of the Best TV Shows on Netflix That Will Keep You Entertained

  08-07-2026 15:01 via cnet.com
  
  Yes, you should absolutely marathon them.
  
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• GitHub's former CEO launches a distributed Git network built for the agentic coding age

  08-07-2026 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The developer tools startup said it's building better infrastructure for a future run by coding agents.
  
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• Why we're all posting less on social media these days

  08-07-2026 14:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Americans are getting quieter and more selective about what they share online. And, honestly, same.
  
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• 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Gets a Streaming Date: When to Watch on Peacock

  08-07-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The blockbuster video game movie hits streaming this month.
  
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• Sony to End Game Discs, Anthropic's Deal With California and Meta Smart Glasses Rate Limits | Tech Today video

  08-07-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Wes Ott covers the top tech stories. Sony to stop physical game discs soon. California makes a deal with Anthropic over AI usage. Meta adds limits to certain features on its smart glasses.
  
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• I Tried NordicTrack’s $5,000 Smart Pilates Reformer and It Won Me Over

  08-07-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can now own the NordicTrack Ultra 1 Reformer and never pay for a Pilates class again.
  
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• DuckDuckGo's Free Browser Now Blocks Most YouTube Video Ads

  08-07-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  DuckDuckGo says its browser now blocks most video ads, including those on YouTube.
  
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• My Dishwasher Smelled Like Wet Dog. Here’s What I Did to Fix It

  08-07-2026 13:42 via cnet.com
  
  Turns out, there’s one food item you don’t want to throw in your dishwasher.
  
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• 3 Android Auto automations that make my drives much easier - and how I set them up

  08-07-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Android automations are nothing new, but incorporating them into you car can change your drive.
  
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• Why leaving extension cords plugged in permanently is riskier than you realize

  08-07-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Sure, home extension cords and power strips are handy, but they also result in thousands of preventable fires each year. Here's how to use them more safely.
  
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• Want to Lock or Hide Specific Apps on Your iPhone? Here's How

  08-07-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  This trick can give you an extra layer of privacy.
  
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• This Is Why Shark's ChillPill Is My Handheld Fan of the Summer

  08-07-2026 11:51 via cnet.com
  
  After testing multiple handheld fans from Dyson, Jisulife and Blueair, the Shark ChillPill stood out to me because of its two extra attachments.
  
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• I Tried It: This Magic Trick Gives Stainless-Steel Frying Pans a Nonstick Patina

  08-07-2026 11:05 via cnet.com
  
  Sticky eggs and pancakes are typically relegated to ceramic or Teflon cookware. Not so with this nifty nonstick hack.
  
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