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• Facebook to give scholarships to journalism students - CNET

  26-01-2018 21:18 via cnet.com
  The social-networking giant is doling out $1 million over the next five years to students pursuing degrees digital media, journalism or communications.
  
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• This new Linux platform will let you update your next car at home - as soon as 2027

  08-12-2025 14:32 via zdnet.com
  Toyota, Honda, and Mazda are building a new open-source car platform that runs everything from entertainment to navigation - and could even power self-driving.
  
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• Traveling for the Holidays? How to Use an AI Travel Planner

  08-12-2025 13:52 via cnet.com
  If you're visiting family or friends, or just taking off for a break, Curiosio AI can give you directions and travel tips to help plan your road trip.
  
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• The 40 best products we tested in 2025: Editors' picks for phones, TVs, AI, and more

  08-12-2025 13:00 via zdnet.com
  After a year of testing the top hardware and software, here's ZDNET's list of 2025 winners.
  
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• I Usually Recommend Against Window Cameras. This Model is An Exception

  08-12-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  Wyze's debut window cam offers an affordable solution for those limited on space: Here's my experience with it.
  
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• Best Budget Massage Guns You Can Buy Without Spending a Fortune

  08-12-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on a good massage gun. These are some of our favorite affordable picks.
  
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• Not enough people are talking about this free Microsoft Office alternative with minimal AI

  08-12-2025 12:58 via zdnet.com
  If you're eyeing a new office suite that is locally installed and fully featured, Collabora runs on Linux, MacOS, and Windows.
  
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• I'm a vinyl enthusiast, but this digital streaming app made me enjoy wireless audio just as much

  08-12-2025 12:56 via zdnet.com
  If you stream your music and want better audio than a Bluetooth speaker can offer, consider the WiiM Amp Ultra.
  
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• I replaced Chrome with a local AI browser on my Pixel and it's almost too good to be free

  08-12-2025 12:53 via zdnet.com
  Puma works on iPhone and Android, providing you with private, local AI directly in your mobile browser.
  
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• Stop using ChatGPT for everything: The AI models I use for research, coding, and more (and which I avoid)

  08-12-2025 12:48 via zdnet.com
  From GPT to Claude to Gemini, model names change fast, but use cases matter more. Here's how I choose the best model for the task at hand.
  
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• I rediscovered my longtime Linux favorite - thanks to a spin I didn't see coming

  08-12-2025 12:45 via zdnet.com
  MX Moksha is the new kid on the block - one that offers a unique desktop environment that's flexible and fun to use.
  
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• I Watched My Friends Wait in Line for Hours. I Renewed My Passport From My Couch

  08-12-2025 12:00 via cnet.com
  You can renew your US passport online in the blink of an eye.
  
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• Get an unlimited 5G line for $40 plus a free Samsung from Metro by T-Mobile - here's how

  08-12-2025 12:00 via zdnet.com
  Get a select Samsung or Motorola phone at no upfront cost with a new Metro by T-Mobile line. We'll break down the terms.
  
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• Get an unlimited 5G line for $40 plus a free phone from Metro by T-Mobile - here's how

  08-12-2025 12:00 via zdnet.com
  Get a select Samsung or Motorola phone at no upfront cost with a new Metro by T-Mobile line. We'll break down the terms.
  
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• Windscribe Free VPN review – a fast, but clunky, free VPN solution

  08-12-2025 11:15 via techradar.com
  
  Windscribe's free plan is one of the most popular options on the market – and it currently sits in the #3 spot in our best free VPN rankings. With plenty of monthly data, a decent spread of servers, and a long list of security tools, it's easy to see why.However, Windscribe Free falls short when compared to premium alternatives, including the paid Windscribe plan. If you want a free VPN that'll add an extra layer of security to your browsing sessions, well, it'll do the job nicely, and eve
  
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• EV, Hybrid or Gas? We Know Which One Is Losing You Money Every Month

  08-12-2025 11:01 via cnet.com
  We break down the numbers to definitively find the lowest total cost of ownership car.
  
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• The best personal finance apps in 2025: Expert tested

  08-12-2025 11:00 via zdnet.com
  ZDNET tested the best personal finance apps to help you stick to a budget and plan your financial future.
  
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• ‘Kids can’t buy them anywhere’: how Pokémon cards became a stock market for millennials

  08-12-2025 11:00 via theguardian.com
  A surprising economic bubble is making it hard for anyone to buy Pokémon cards – especially childrenPokémon has been huge since the late 90s. Millions of people have fond memories of playing the original Red and Blue games, or trading cards in the playground for that elusive shiny Charizard (if your school didn’t ban them). The franchise has only grown since then – but, where the trading cards are concerned, things have taken an unexpected and unfortunate turn. It
  
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• Dreading AI job cuts? 5 ways to future-proof your career - before it's too late

  08-12-2025 11:00 via zdnet.com
  Evidence suggests emerging technology is impacting the job market, but there are ways to ensure you're prepared for the hit.
  
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• Is Plastic Leaking Into My Food? I Found These 4 Items in My Kitchen That Could Be Microplastic Culprits

  08-12-2025 10:27 via cnet.com
  I searched through my kitchen cabinets and found several surprising items that could be releasing microplastics into my food.
  
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• Keep Your Accounts and Identity Safe With This Cybersecurity Checklist

  08-12-2025 09:00 via cnet.com
  Take these steps to better protect yourself from cybercriminals who are trying to compromise your accounts or steal your identity.
  
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• Scores of UK parliamentarians join call to regulate most powerful AI systems

  08-12-2025 06:00 via theguardian.com
  Exclusive: Campaign urges PM to show independence from US and push to rein in development of superintelligenceMore than 100 UK parliamentarians are calling on the government to introduce binding regulations on the most powerful AI systems as concern grows that ministers are moving too slowly to create safeguards in the face of lobbying from the technology industry.A former AI minister and defence secretary are part of a cross-party group of Westminster MPs, peers and elected members of the Scott
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Dec. 8, #441

  08-12-2025 05:06 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Dec. 8, No. 441.
  
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• Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Dec. 8

  08-12-2025 05:01 via cnet.com
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 8.
  
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• Your AirTag isn't truly travel-ready unless it has this accessory - here's why I vouch for it

  08-12-2025 04:00 via zdnet.com
  Elevation's Tag Vault keychain and security cable will protect your AirTag from being easily detached from various things.
  
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• Is AI a bubble that’s about to pop? – podcast

  08-12-2025 04:00 via theguardian.com
  Should we be worried about the vast amounts of money pouring into AI? And what will happen if the bubble bursts? Blake Montgomery reportsFor months there have been fears that artificial intelligence is a bubble and that it is about to burst.As the Guardian US tech editor Blake Montgomery explains, the magnificent seven – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla – make up one-third of the value of the S&P 500, the index of the 500 biggest stocks in the US market.
  
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• I made my AirTag last a decade on one battery - here's the uncomfortable truth

  08-12-2025 03:01 via zdnet.com
  I have over a dozen AirTags in use, and my biggest problem is having to change the batteries every year or so. Here's the quick fix.
  
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• Finally, a reliable multitool for under $30 and doesn't feel like junk

  08-12-2025 02:55 via zdnet.com
  I typically go for higher-end multitools, but the NexTool E1 stood out for its durable design and surprisingly accessible price.
  
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• I checked my GFCI breaker with a $220 thermal camera - and it proved me wrong (in the best way)

  08-12-2025 02:51 via zdnet.com
  I used to dismiss thermal cameras as a gimmick - now I rely on one daily as an essential tool in my fix-it kit.
  
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• I invested in Samsung's $1,800 XR headset to replace my dual monitors - and it's paying off big time

  08-12-2025 02:47 via zdnet.com
  With the right setup, Samsung's Galaxy XR headset becomes a true productivity machine.
  
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