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• Google Pixel C: The best Android tablet is here (pictures) - CNET

  08-12-2015 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  With both looks and power under its belt, Google's own Pixel C is the 10-inch Android tablet to beat.
  
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• Some New Samsung Device Owners Are Running Into RCS Messaging Issues

  21-08-2026 00:28 via cnet.com
  
  Some have shared creative workarounds for connecting to RCS messaging on newer Samsung phone models.
  
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• HP Introduces First HyperX Open-Back Headset, Lightweight Carbon Fiber Mouse and More

  21-08-2026 00:00 via cnet.com
  
  I got a glimpse at the latest HyperX gaming peripherals. Here’s what stood out, from new devices to tweaks to existing fan favorites.
  
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• AI Labels Are Big Tech’s Most Basic Responsibility, Even Those Claude Watermarks

  20-08-2026 23:26 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Anthropic’s upcoming Claude watermarks are forcing us to ask hard questions about how AI fits into our daily lives.
  
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• Google Pixel Watch 5 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro: Which has more accurate GPS?

  20-08-2026 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Google says its new Pixel Watch 5 outperforms the location tracking on the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro. I put them to the test.
  
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• Apple Watches With Ceramic Finish Reportedly Returning This Year

  20-08-2026 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  Rumors are flying that the Apple Watch Series 12 will include a ceramic option.
  
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• After one week wearing the Pixel Watch 5, here's what I want most

  20-08-2026 22:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The Google Pixel Watch 5 is a faster, intelligent smartwatch with some helpful health and wellness features under the hood.
  
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• Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 21, #1889

  20-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today’s NYT Wordle puzzle for Aug. 21, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 21, #901

  20-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 21, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 21, #1167

  20-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 21, 2026.
  
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• Where Vandals Can’t Reach? Flock Safety’s Future Is Full of Spying Drones

  20-08-2026 21:21 via cnet.com
  
  A fast-growing surveillance drone network won’t help Flock’s public image.
  
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• Marley Spoon, Blue Apron Face Delivery Issues After Food Supplier Bankruptcy

  20-08-2026 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  Customers have faced late deliveries, missing ingredients and a lapse in communication. I’m one of them.
  
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• BMW Championship 2026: TV Schedule, How to Watch All the PGA Golf Action

  20-08-2026 19:53 via cnet.com
  
  It’s the second leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs in St. Louis.
  
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• Apple's smart home springs a leak - here's everything we expect to see in September

  20-08-2026 19:46 via zdnet.com
  
  We're already waiting for the new gen-AI-powered Siri, but a home hub may be on the way as well.
  
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• Ring’s New Battery Doorbell 4K Pro Is Already Seeing Its First Discount

  20-08-2026 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  Save 28% on Ring’s newest battery-powered video doorbell with 4K video, enhanced zoom and more.
  
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• Why replacing staff with AI backfires - and 5 ways smart leaders generate real value instead

  20-08-2026 19:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Three-quarters of organizations have found AI layoffs cost more than they saved, and as many as nine in 10 companies would rethink them given the chance.
  
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• Dyson's popular bladeless tower fan delivers cool, clean air — and it just dropped to its lowest price yet at Amazon

  20-08-2026 19:30 via techradar.com
  
  Although we're technically near the end of summer, it doesn't feel that way for most of the United States because of the scorching temperatures. If you've been thinking about getting a fan, no company does it better than Dyson, and one of its best-selling models is on sale at its lowest price yet.Amazon has Dyson's Purifier Cool PC1 Tower Fan on sale for $399.99 (originally $549.99), which is a whopping $150 discount and a record-low price.• Shop more daily deals at Amazon.Now you might be
  
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• Hackers are using “evolved” capabilities in AI-generated malware to hit US critical infrastructure at an unprecedented scale — “active threat” currently hitting energy, water and agricultural industries

  20-08-2026 19:15 via techradar.com
  
  Siemens S7 Series programmable logic controllers are being hit in a new critical infrastructure attack against energy, water and agricultureAttackers are using AI-generated malware to chain exploitations, and hiding their malicious software as a monitoring toolThe identity of the attackers is not knownA joint warning issued by federal agencies has warned that US critical infrastructure is facing an “active threat” in the form of AI-generated malware specifically targeting programmabl
  
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• Wispr Flow is better than your device's built-in voice text tool - how to try it for free

  20-08-2026 19:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Designed for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android, Wispr Flow is a pleasure to use compared with other voice dictation apps. Here's how.
  
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• Taylor Sheridan confirms elusive Yellowstone spinoff 6666 isn't actually real — but for hardcore fans, the news can only be a good thing

  20-08-2026 19:00 via techradar.com
  
  Yellowstone fans, take a deep breath: elusive spinoff 6666 isn't just cancelled. According to creator Taylor Sheridan, it wasn't actually real in the first place.Back in 2021, Paramount revealed that it had commissioned 6666, set when "Comanches ruled West Texas two centuries before the events of Yellowstone." Since then, there's been total silence.However, according to an interview with Sheridan on the Rodeo Time podcast [via The Independent], 6666 was never actually going to happen. “I w
  
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• Have you been paying attention to Hulu's new thriller The Shards? Prove it with this tricky trivia quiz

  20-08-2026 19:00 via techradar.com
  
  This quiz contains spoilers for The Shards episodes 1 - 5.The Shards is currently airing across the best streaming services, whether you're watching on Hulu (US) or Disney+ (internationally). It's an adaptation of the popular Bret Easton Ellis novel, with Ryan Murphy at the helm.Thankfully, Murphy's back on top form, in my opinion. In my The Shards review, I praised the casting and aesthetic, considering it to be a worthy new addition to an already impressive library of movies and shows.But how
  
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• Nintendo has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2's new UK price — it's only going up by £24

  20-08-2026 18:53 via techradar.com
  
  The Nintendo Switch 2 UK price will go from £395.99 to £419.99 next monthNintendo announced the changes for the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan in MayThe new pricing comes into effect on September 1, 2026Nintendo has officially confirmed the new UK price of the Nintendo Switch 2, which is set to increase next month.Back in May, the Mario maker announced fresh Switch 2 price increases for the US, Canada, Japan, and Europe. Effective September 1, 2026, they were billed as a "response to
  
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• The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the best folding Pixel yet — but it doesn't beat Samsung's best

  20-08-2026 18:29 via techradar.com
  
  Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Two-minute reviewIn our fast-moving and AI-juiced world of technology, the Google Pixel Fold 11 Pro Fold poses this question: is mere refinement good enough? After all, at a glance, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is indistinguishable from the Pixel 10 Pro Fold — at least until you take a closer look.This new flexible-display phone is a cleaner and more elegant-looking device than its predecessor. It has tighter curves, thinner black bezels, and a smaller, refashioned came
  
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• The LG C6 OLED TV is one of the most impressive TVs I've tested year - and it's on sale

  20-08-2026 18:21 via zdnet.com
  
  The LG C6 OLED is one of my favorite TVs of 2026, with excellent color accuracy and picture quality - especially for this deal with free wall mounting and a free $200 gift card.
  
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• The KYY K3 portable monitor is 'cheap but remarkably cheerful' — now our favorite budget display drops to under $60

  20-08-2026 18:20 via techradar.com
  
  There's a lot we liked about the KYY K3 portable monitor, now on sale for $60 (was $70) at Amazon. Chiefly, the price. Considering how cheap it is, this 15.6in 1080p display did everything we wanted from a screen in this price range, and it's our top budget pick for those looking for a second monitor. It's built around a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS panel with 178-degree viewing angles, dual USB-C ports and a mini HDMI input for wide device compatibility, built-in speakers, and a magnetic smart cover t
  
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• The FTC Wants Companies to Tell You When They Set Personalized Prices

  20-08-2026 18:17 via cnet.com
  
  The agency says you should know when companies use your personal data to charge you more than the next person.
  
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• Google will let you tailor your Discover feed using natural language now

  20-08-2026 18:08 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're not happy with the algorithm on your Discover page, you can now tell Google what you want in your own words.
  
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• Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Edge is 'a zippy Copilot+ Windows 11 laptop' that's now £399 at Currys — half its usual price for a Snapdragon-powered ultraportable business machine

  20-08-2026 18:02 via techradar.com
  
  "Zippy performance with a great display" is how we described Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Edge during our time testing out this ultraportable Copilot + business laptop. Now, with a £400 saving, the Galaxy Book4 Edge is down to £399 (was £799) at Currys. It's built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS storage, an FHD anti-glare display rated for up to 27 hours of local video playback, and the Copilot+ features Microsoft has built into this gener
  
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• US Army is phasing out its futuristic drone and robot assault battalion, as part of a 'back-to-basics' approach

  20-08-2026 18:00 via techradar.com
  
  The US Army is phasing out its relatively new drone and robot assault battalion The change is part of a "back-to-basics" push from acting chief of staff of the Army Gen. Christopher LaNeveThe battalion will "refocus on its core warfighting tasks as an airborne infantry battalion" rather than continuing the development of drone capabilitiesThe sudden transformation of drone tactics demonstrated in the Ukraine war since 2022 has prompted the militaries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NA
  
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• Roborock Q7 M5+ review: A capable budget robot vacuum that nails the fundamentals

  20-08-2026 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Q7 M5+ is a strong value robot vacuum for households that want reliable mapping and an auto-empty dock without flagship pricing.
  
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