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• Facebook and YouTube face tough new laws on extremist and explicit video

  24-05-2017 14:00
  
  In wake of objectionable videos of murders, rapes and assaults, Europe proposes new rules and fines to force social media firms to tackle online videoFacebook, Twitter and YouTube are facing tough new pan-European laws, forcing them to remove hate speech and sexually explicit videos or face steep fines.European Union ministers approved proposals from the European Commission on Tuesday, which seek to tackle the rise in objectionable videos posted to social media platforms. Continue reading...
  
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• My Favorite Cheap Meal Kit Service Costs Less Per Serving Than a Starbucks Latte

  12-06-2026 13:13 via cnet.com
  
  I've tested every cheap meal kit service. This is the one I recommend to friends.
  
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• Onimusha: Way of the Sword Is a Goofy Gorefest for Samurai Sickos

  12-06-2026 13:06 via cnet.com
  
  A hands-on preview at Summer Game Fest revealed wry humor alongside blood-slick combat.
  
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• 6 Android Auto apps that are essential when I'm off-roading - and most are free

  12-06-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Android Auto isn't just for city streets anymore. Here are the apps that help me get more done on road trips.
  
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• Dell vs. HP: I've tested dozens of laptops from both brands, and here's my buying advice

  12-06-2026 12:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Dell and HP both make excellent laptops, but each excels in different areas. Here are the key differences.
  
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• I've tested solar power at home for years - 12 myths you shouldn't fall for in 2026

  12-06-2026 12:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Knowing the facts on home solar power can help you make better, informed choices, save money, and stay safe.
  
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• Shelly Plug Gen4 Brings Helpful Extra Features to the Humble Smart Plug

  12-06-2026 12:50 via cnet.com
  
  A wealth of device settings available in the Shelly Plug Gen4 smart plug give users maximum flexibility, but all that choice can be overwhelming. These are the three features I liked best -- and a few things I didn't.
  
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• How to Go Analog in 2026

  12-06-2026 12:33 via cnet.com
  
  Tired of the digital drag? Done with everything being a subscription? Want to go back to wires, physical photos and all things analog? Here's how.
  
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• Deezer's Free Tool Scans Your Streaming Playlists for AI-Generated Music

  12-06-2026 12:22 via cnet.com
  
  In our test, AI was hard to find in a sizable Spotify playlist library.
  
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• Separated From My MacBook Pro, I Turned to a MacBook Neo. Here’s How It Did

  12-06-2026 12:07 via cnet.com
  
  The Neo gave me very few reasons to complain during my week with it.
  
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• Debating the Future of Filmmaking: Can AI Break (or Truly Remake) Hollywood?

  12-06-2026 12:01 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: I went to the world's biggest AI and media conference to find out whether the technology can save the entertainment industry. The answer is complicated.
  
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• Why lithium-ion batteries fail us - and the gadgets I'm relying on to protect myself

  12-06-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  While rechargeable batteries are generally very safe, fires at home, workplaces, and even on commercial aircraft are now on the rise. Here's why.
  
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• Before iOS 27 Arrives, Here's How to Customize Your iPhone's Lock Screen

  12-06-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  When Apple released iOS 26, it brought all these customization options to your device.
  
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• Amazon Echo Feature Targets One of Parenting's Daily Challenges: Bedtime

  12-06-2026 11:52 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon's new Sleep Studio feature for Echo smart speakers can read bedtime stories, play soothing sounds and guide kids through meditations.
  
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• The Switch 2 Won’t Get Cheaper, So Here’s How to Get More for Your Money Right Now

  12-06-2026 11:51 via cnet.com
  
  The "choose your game" bundle effectively puts $30 back in your pocket. Here's how to make it work.
  
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• I Test Robotic Pool Cleaners for Work. This Is the One I Use in My Own Pool

  12-06-2026 11:01 via cnet.com
  
  Two years of strong suction and no hiccups, this workhorse vacuum has earned a spot as my permanent pool cleaner.
  
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• 9 Google Messages settings I change on every new Android phone - and why

  12-06-2026 10:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Change these Google Messages settings for a cleaner, quieter, and more private texting experience.
  
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• Prep Your Smart Home for Summer With These Crucial Password Power-Ups

  12-06-2026 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  Every smart home needs strong passwords to guard its weakest points. Here are the checks you need to make before traveling or when getting new devices.
  
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• Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, June 12

  12-06-2026 04:06 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 12.
  
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• Treat your AI agents like eager but misguided human interns - before you lose control

  12-06-2026 03:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Think twice about what permissions you are providing your AI agents and what actions they can take on your behalf.
  
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• SpaceX's IPO Live: What Elon Musk's Public Offering Means for Tech, the Market and You

  12-06-2026 02:23 via cnet.com
  
  The first big tech IPO of the summer could set the stage for expected public offerings by Anthropic and OpenAI.
  
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• Amazon Updates Echo Hub With More Screen Customization for Smart Homes

  12-06-2026 01:35 via cnet.com
  
  Echo's central wall display is getting new ways to add controls and new graphics.
  
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• Best Buy has a 98-inch Hisense TV on sale for nearly 60% off right now

  11-06-2026 23:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Right now at Best Buy, you can snag a 98-inch Hisense QD5 QLED TV for just under $1,000.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 12, #627

  11-06-2026 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 12, No. 627.
  
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• Mother Sues OpenAI, Saying 'Deliberate Design Decisions' Led to Daughter's Death

  11-06-2026 23:10 via cnet.com
  
  Kristie Carrier says her daughter, Alice, began using ChatGPT in 2023 for practical questions before opening up to the chatbot about suicidal ideation in 2024.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 12, #1819

  11-06-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 12, No. 1,819.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 12 #831

  11-06-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 12, No. 831.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 12, #1097

  11-06-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 12, No. 1,097.
  
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• Elon Musk's SpaceX Is Going Public: Live Updates About What This Means for You

  11-06-2026 21:41 via cnet.com
  
  The first big tech IPO of the summer could set the stage for expected public offerings by Anthropic and OpenAI.
  
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• The cloud vs. clouded leopard: America's data center backlash on display at Nashville Zoo

  11-06-2026 20:52 via zdnet.com
  
  As fights against data centers spring up around the country, the latest showdown in Nashville has a furry face.
  
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