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• Google expands network with new data centers, subsea cables - CNET

  16-01-2018 17:00 via cnet.com
  Google will build five new regional data centers in 2018 and three subsea cables in 2019 to further grow its worldwide network.
  
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• ChatGPT launches its version of Spotify Wrapped - how to get your year-end review

  22-12-2025 23:15 via zdnet.com
  How well does ChatGPT know you?
  
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• Sony's excellent WH-1000XM5 are over 50% off - and come with a free pair of earbuds

  22-12-2025 22:36 via zdnet.com
  Looking for a last-minute gift (maybe for yourself)? Consider a pair of our favorite Sony headphones, which come with a free pair of noise-cancelling earbuds, too.
  
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• Samsung's 'Wide Fold' May Bring New Dimension to Foldable Phones, Report Says

  22-12-2025 22:29 via cnet.com
  The rumored Samsung device could arrive just as Apple makes its long-anticipated foldable phone debut.
  
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• Struggling to Drive at Night? These Tips Can Help You See Better

  22-12-2025 22:20 via cnet.com
  Winter delivers longer nights. If you're worried about driving through the darkness, these tips can help keep you and other drivers safe.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 23, #1648

  22-12-2025 22:01 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Dec. 23, No. 1,648.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 23 #660

  22-12-2025 22:01 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 23, No. 660.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 23, #926

  22-12-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Dec. 23 #926
  
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• Get a Nintendo Switch 2: Start the New Year With 2025’s Best Handheld Console Before These Bundle Deals Are Gone

  22-12-2025 21:41 via cnet.com
  A new Nintendo Switch 2 can level up your 2026 gaming goals. But the popular Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle isn't getting restocked, so save yourself $80 and get it now.
  
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• Let Me Text You the Best Deals So You Can Save Big in the New Year

  22-12-2025 21:26 via cnet.com
  There's no reason you should be paying full price, especially when I'm sending deals right to your phone, for free.
  
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• I've tested dozens of cheap multitools, and these are the few that I still use today

  22-12-2025 20:59 via zdnet.com
  Seeking a premium multitool that won't disappoint? I've got two recommendations.
  
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• Are Ridge Wallets worth the hype? I tried one for a week, and here's my buying advice

  22-12-2025 20:48 via zdnet.com
  The Ridge Wallet lineup just became a lot more customizable, so what's the best way to configure one? Here's my take.
  
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• How Much Money Can You Save with an EV vs. a Gas Car? We Did the Math

  22-12-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  What kind of car will save you the most money? We ran the numbers so you don't have to.
  
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• Spotify Says It's Shutting Down Access to Site That Scraped Its Music Library

  22-12-2025 19:33 via cnet.com
  After a shadow library site claimed to have created a metadata archive of 99.6 percent of Spotify's music, the streaming service said it's shutting down accounts and creating safeguards to protect its data.
  
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• Everyone's favorite Linux newbie-friendly distribution received a big update

  22-12-2025 19:00 via zdnet.com
  elementaryOS 8.1 beta brings even more refinement and simplicity to an already elegant and friendly OS.
  
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• I battery-tested the best Google, Samsung, and OnePlus phones - and didn't expect these results

  22-12-2025 18:53 via zdnet.com
  Among the year's best Android phones, here's the model that lasted the longest in my endurance tests.
  
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• I tried ChatGPT's new StubHub app, and I'll never shop for tickets the old way again

  22-12-2025 18:40 via zdnet.com
  The app lets you shop conversationally and shows tickets you might otherwise miss.
  
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• Stop putting your phone screen-side up on the table - why you'll be glad you did

  22-12-2025 18:26 via zdnet.com
  It sounds counterintuitive, but placing your phone face down has real benefits.
  
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• Don't 'Phub' Your Family and Friends Over the Holidays. Make One Small Change to Your Phone Etiquette

  22-12-2025 18:10 via cnet.com
  Keeping your phone face down on the table can keep you more present and less distracted.
  
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• Google Gemini is coming to these Samsung fridges - what it means for your grocery list

  22-12-2025 18:07 via zdnet.com
  Google AI is coming to your kitchen, and it can see what's inside your fridge.
  
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• Verizon will give you a free Nintendo Switch right now - but it's your last chance to get one

  22-12-2025 17:51 via zdnet.com
  Verizon's holiday internet deals let you pick a free Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, or tablet, but only for another day. Here's what to know.
  
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• Don't Let Airbnb Owners Spy on You. Here's How to Spot Hidden Cameras in Your Rental

  22-12-2025 17:36 via cnet.com
  Don't let unwelcome visitors peek in on your holiday getaway. Use these tips for a quick spy cam search at your rental.
  
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• Best home automation systems 2025: As a smart home reviewer I rounded up the top ones

  22-12-2025 17:32 via zdnet.com
  The top home automation systems consolidate all your smart home devices into a single hub, providing an intuitive interface that combines smart home convenience to make your life easier.
  
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• Best Free TV Streaming Services: Tubi, Roku Channel, Pluto and More

  22-12-2025 17:23 via cnet.com
  Spending too much on streaming? It may be time to explore free options.
  
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• Monday Night Football: How to Watch 49ers vs. Colts Tonight for Free

  22-12-2025 17:02 via cnet.com
  There are free trials for watching tonight's MNF game, and Sling will let you watch for $5. See all of your options for watching or streaming the game.
  
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• LG's new Dolby Atmos system promises immersive sound no matter where your speakers are

  22-12-2025 16:56 via zdnet.com
  Ahead of CES 2026, LG has announced a series of new speakers and soundbars, all of which support the brand's new Sound Suite and Dolby Atmos Flex.
  
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• I tried living with a 22,000mAh Android for a week - here's my buying advice now

  22-12-2025 16:49 via zdnet.com
  The Doogee S200 Max proves you can have extreme durability and performance in one device. Just don't expect it to go easy on your wrists.
  
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• Looking for Great Kitchen Christmas Gifts? Avoid These 20 Worthless Tools, Say Professional Chefs

  22-12-2025 16:46 via cnet.com
  Career chefs explain why onion goggles and 19 other kitchen gadgets aren't worth the money.
  
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• Looking for Great Kitchen Christmas Gifts? Avoid These 20 Tools Professional Chefs Call Worthless

  22-12-2025 16:46 via cnet.com
  Career chefs explain why onion goggles and 19 other kitchen gadgets aren't worth the money.
  
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• This portable SSD has a magnetic superpower that makes it a must-have for iPhone users

  22-12-2025 16:37 via zdnet.com
  Lexar's ES5 portable SSD is tough enough to brush off dust, water, and falls of up to 10 feet, and it's uniquely portable.
  
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