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• Google is now prioritizing 'original reporting' - CNET

  12-09-2019 22:58 via cnet.com
  The search giant has tweaked its secret search sauce for a news boost.
  
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• Mario Tennis Fever Is the Best Nintendo Tennis Game Ever, but Not for $70

  13-02-2026 21:25 via cnet.com
  The Switch 2's latest exclusive highlights the pricing challenge with Nintendo games.
  
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• Got a TCL TV? Change these 16 settings ASAP - here's why

  13-02-2026 21:20 via zdnet.com
  Your TCL TV's default settings aren't that great. A few quick changes can make a suprising difference at home.
  
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• Why my favorite Linux distro is slowing down - and I'm thrilled about it

  13-02-2026 21:10 via zdnet.com
  Linux Mint release cycles are changing: Here's why and when to expect the next one.
  
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• Amazon Prime Members Can Play These New Games for Free

  13-02-2026 20:38 via cnet.com
  Hogwarts Legacy and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are among the available titles.
  
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• Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds for 2026

  13-02-2026 20:20 via cnet.com
  I've tested dozens of the best noise-canceling earbuds. These are my top ANC earbuds picks, featuring not only strong noise-muffling capabilities but excellent sound and voice-calling performance.
  
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• Looking for Blood on Valentine's Day? This Netflix Slasher Rom-Com Is a Wild Joyride

  13-02-2026 20:15 via cnet.com
  It's like 'Scream,' but for Valentine's Day.
  
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• Best VPN Service for 2026: Our Top Picks in a Tight Race

  13-02-2026 20:15 via cnet.com
  Streaming, gaming or traveling? You might want a virtual private network. Our expert testing team rigorously evaluated these top VPNs for privacy, speed and more.
  
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• ChatGPT Rolls Out Ads to US Users for the First Time

  13-02-2026 20:00 via cnet.com
  ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise tiers will stay ad-free.
  
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• Your House Can Save You a Bundle on Income Taxes, Especially in 2026. Here's What to Know

  13-02-2026 19:46 via cnet.com
  A new rule change for property tax deductions could lead to much bigger tax refunds for homeowners.
  
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• How to download YouTube videos for free - 2 easy and reliable methods I always use

  13-02-2026 19:39 via zdnet.com
  You can download YouTube videos to watch at any time - even without a Premium subscription. Here's how.
  
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• Last year's MacBook Pro just dropped to a new low price at Best Buy for Presidents' Day

  13-02-2026 19:30 via zdnet.com
  Apple's M4 MacBook Pro boasts fast performance, long battery life, and a stunning mini-LED display. At $200 off, grab it before the sale ends.
  
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• Turn your doodles into video clips in minutes with this new AI tool - here's how

  13-02-2026 19:22 via zdnet.com
  The company's Motion Sketch feature lowers the barrier between abstract imagination and concrete video outputs. But like all generative AI tools, it has its shortcomings.
  
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• I replaced my Meta Ray-Bans with the Oakleys for a week - and they're better in every way

  13-02-2026 19:10 via zdnet.com
  The Oakley Meta HTSN smart glasses offer an impressive eight hours of battery life, record 3K video, and look stylish. Right now they're on sale for $339.
  
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• 'Stumble' Release Schedule: When Does the Next Episode Hit Peacock?

  13-02-2026 19:01 via cnet.com
  The mocumentary cheerleading show is taking another week off.
  
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• RIP, 4o: OpenAI Officially Kills Its Popular ChatGPT Model

  13-02-2026 19:00 via cnet.com
  Between the death of 4o and the introduction of ads, it's been a rough week for ChatGPT users.
  
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• ‘A different set of rules’: thermal drone footage shows Musk’s AI power plant flouting clean air regulations

  13-02-2026 19:00 via theguardian.com
  Images confirm xAI is continuing to defy EPA regulations in Mississippi to power its flagship datacentersElon Musk’s artificial intelligence company is continuing to fuel its datacenters with unpermitted gas turbines, an investigation by the Floodlight newsroom shows. Thermal footage captured by Floodlight via drone shows xAI is still burning gas at a facility in Southaven, Mississippi, despite a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruling reiterating that doing so requires a state
  
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• 8 Common Kitchen Tools to Replace More Often (Yes, Your Trusty Wooden Spoon Is Included)

  13-02-2026 19:00 via cnet.com
  From sponges to plastic spatulas, here are the kitchen items that aren't meant to last forever.
  
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• RAM Shortage and Higher Laptop Prices Not Expected to End This Year (or Next)

  13-02-2026 18:46 via cnet.com
  It looks like 2028 at the earliest before demand subsides and costs come down from the AI boom.
  
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• Want off-grid Starlink Mini? This power bank kept mine online for hours

  13-02-2026 18:27 via zdnet.com
  No AC outlet? No problem with the XTAR-Link MP158 power bank, made especially for the Starlink Mini.
  
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• Looking for an OLED laptop with great battery life? Here's one I recommend

  13-02-2026 18:27 via zdnet.com
  Asus' Vivobook S15 has a vivid OLED display and an excellent battery for a competitive price during Presidents' Day sales.
  
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• Windows 11 Home vs. Windows 11 Pro: I compared both versions, and here's how to choose

  13-02-2026 18:00 via zdnet.com
  Windows 11 Pro offers more control - but is it worth the extra money? Here's how to make the best choice for you.
  
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• AI is indeed coming – but there is also evidence to allay investor fears

  13-02-2026 18:00 via theguardian.com
  Opinions are divided about the potential impact of artificial intelligence as the response to a recent viral essay showsUK ad agencies undergo biggest exodus of staff as AI threatens industryThe message from investors to the software, wealth management, legal services and logistics industries this month has been clear: AI is coming for your business.The release of new, ever more powerful AI tools has coincided with a stock market slide, which has swept up sectors as diverse as drug distribution,
  
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• This futuristic robot vacuum and mop changed how I clean my floors - here's how

  13-02-2026 17:46 via zdnet.com
  The Mova Mobius 60 is one of those cool inventions you see at trade shows, and can now have in your house.
  
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• Days After Its Super Bowl Ad, Ring Cancels Flock Partnership Amid Surveillance Concerns

  13-02-2026 17:20 via cnet.com
  Under pressure over potential surveillance, Amazon's smart home division has backtracked on the partnership.
  
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• Meta's Smart Glasses Could Get Facial Recognition Soon. That Worries Me

  13-02-2026 17:16 via cnet.com
  Commentary: A New York Times report reveals that discussions on the widespread use of facial recognition are underway.
  
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• Meta's Smart Glasses Could Get Face Tracking Soon. That Worries Me

  13-02-2026 17:16 via cnet.com
  Commentary: A New York Times report reveals that discussions are well underway. Widespread use of facial recognition isn't an if, it's a when.
  
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• The best early Presidents' Day laptop sales we've found: Acer, HP, Lenovo, and Apple

  13-02-2026 17:00 via zdnet.com
  We found the best laptop deals ahead of Presidents' Day 2026, including the versatile Acer Aspire 14 AI and lightweight MacBook Air.
  
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• A Cheap Soil Sensor Saved My Fragile Houseplants. Here's How

  13-02-2026 17:00 via cnet.com
  A $13 soil sensor helped rescue some of my ailing houseplants. Here's how I used it.
  
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• How to enable Extend Unlock on your Android phone (and why it's seriously useful)

  13-02-2026 16:56 via zdnet.com
  Extend Unlock is one of those hidden features that every Android user will love once they try it.
  
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