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• EU regulators to study need for action on common mobile phone charger

  06-08-2018 19:43
  EU regulators plan to study whether there is a need for action in the push for a common mobile phone charger following a lack of progress by phone makers towards this goal, EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager said.
  
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• Red Hat will support your RHEL forever now - for a price

  10-07-2026 22:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Red Hat's new Long-Life Add-On extends support on a specific release for as long as you're willing to pay for it.
  
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• Using Your iPhone at Night? Here's How You Can Make the Screen Extra Dim

  10-07-2026 22:30 via cnet.com
  
  Some iPhone screens can get down to a single nit of brightness, but these tricks will help it appear even dimmer.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 11, #1848

  10-07-2026 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 11, No. 1,848.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 11 #860

  10-07-2026 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 11 No. 860.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 11, #1126

  10-07-2026 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 11, No. 1,126.
  
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• Should You Get a Vibration Plate? Here’s What Experts Have to Say

  10-07-2026 21:00 via cnet.com
  If you're looking to hop on the latest trend, there are some things you should know first.
  
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• Apple TV's Modern Day Noir Detective Series Is a Sleek Sci-Fi Mystery in Disguise

  10-07-2026 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Sugar is a sharply written tribute to classic movies, featuring a cool soundtrack and lush visuals. Now in its second season, Colin Farrell's stoic performance makes this series another win for Apple TV.
  
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• OpenAI Will Shutter Its ChatGPT Browser Atlas in August

  10-07-2026 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  Browser capabilities will still exist, though, in OpenAI's desktop AI.
  
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• This App Locks You Out of Your Social Media Accounts Until You Hit Your Step Count

  10-07-2026 20:35 via cnet.com
  
  The WeWard app encourages movement before you get your TikTok fix.
  
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• The Sights and Smells of America: Inside Disneyland's New US-Themed Soarin' Ride

  10-07-2026 20:26 via cnet.com
  
  Soarin' has taken flight over California and across the world. Now, to celebrate the USA's 250th, it's visiting landmarks from sea to shining sea.
  
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• MIT Study Lights Way for Bright, Efficient Quantum Dot LED TV Screens

  10-07-2026 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Despite a step forward, don't expect the next level of TV panels to be widely marketed anytime soon.
  
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• SpaceX wants to launch 100,000 more Starlink satellites - for 100x the bandwidth

  10-07-2026 19:15 via zdnet.com
  
  It could mean faster internet for rural customers, but not everyone is happy.
  
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• Co-op Game Orbitals Is a Split Fiction-Like Delight, an 'Anime You Can Play'

  10-07-2026 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  At SGF 2026, I tried out a game with visuals ripped straight from Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball and classic '80s anime.
  
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• Sony 1000X The Collexion vs. Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: Both wow, but one is comfier

  10-07-2026 18:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Sony's and Bowers & Wilkins' premium headphones deliver an elevated experience, but choosing the right pair isn't as cut-and-dry as you'd think.
  
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• I ditched Google Drive for my own self-hosted storage - and I wish I'd done it sooner

  10-07-2026 18:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Nextcloud is a free and open-source storage option that offers several advantages. Here's how it works.
  
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• Spain vs. Belgium: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Live for Free

  10-07-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  A semifinal showdown with France is at stake for the winners of this clash of the European giants.
  
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• Need to Renew Your US Passport? You Can Now Do It in About 10 Minutes Online

  10-07-2026 17:46 via cnet.com
  
  One of the most historically frustrating government applications is now as easy as ordering dinner.
  
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• 'Obsession' Gets Streaming Release Date on Peacock

  10-07-2026 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  You can watch the buzzy horror movie this month.
  
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• Meta's New AI Tool Creates Deepfakes. Here's How to Protect Yourself on Instagram

  10-07-2026 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  All Instagram users, public or private, can change their settings now to opt out.
  
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• Best Buy is selling a 70-inch Fire TV for just $350 right now - and it's a model I recommend

  10-07-2026 16:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Upgrade your home theater with a big-screen Insignia F50 for less than $400 right now at Best Buy.
  
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• I Cook in My Air Fryer Every Day. Here Are the 10 Times It Let Me Down

  10-07-2026 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  After hundreds of air fryer meals, these are the 10 that taught me where the appliance's real limits are.
  
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• This New Browser Extension Blocks All Those Junky, Fake Brands on Amazon

  10-07-2026 15:01 via cnet.com
  
  Knockoff works by filtering out brands you probably don't want to buy from anyway.
  
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• Xreal's New $299 Display Glasses Might Be My Budget Favorites, but I Miss the Extras

  10-07-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  The X by Xreal A01 Plus edge out the TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro in my early tests, and are lighter, too.
  
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• The 'learn to code' era is over - and employers are on the hook for reskilling now

  10-07-2026 14:58 via zdnet.com
  
  AI's ushered in a new era of reskilling. Here's what the industry can learn from the last decade's drive to put people in tech jobs.
  
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• You're using 3M Command strips all wrong

  10-07-2026 14:18 via zdnet.com
  
  3M Command strips are incredibly useful, if you use them right. These tips can turn 'it fell off the wall' into 'it's still there' years later.
  
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• The Nintendo Switch 2 Is In Stock and In Bundles, So You Can Game More and Spend Less

  10-07-2026 14:13 via cnet.com
  
  With "choose your game" bundles and more, now is the time to buy Nintendo's latest console.
  
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• The Job Search Is Brutal Right Now. Here's How AI Can Give You an Edge

  10-07-2026 14:01 via cnet.com
  
  In a market flooded with applicants and cluttered with fake listings, AI can help you search smarter, apply better and stand out faster.
  
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• New Google Tags Will Tell You When an Ad Was Made or Altered Using AI

  10-07-2026 14:01 via cnet.com
  
  Google has unveiled AI transparency tags for ads.
  
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• You Need to Start Using Your Security Camera Privacy Zones. Here's How to Do It

  10-07-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Privacy zone technology has a dozen benefits for home security. My guide will show you how to set it up.
  
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