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• Google touts new search features to help you vote - CNET

  15-07-2016 21:07 via cnet.com
  
  Amid a heated US presidential race, the company is launching tools to help people figure out how to register to vote and get information on the upcoming national conventions.
  
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• I dived into my digital past to revisit my most cringe teenage moments – and realised how lucky I am to not be young and online today

  20-06-2026 07:00 via theguardian.com
  Twenty years ago I briefly became the victim of a viral pile-on – all because of a silly YouTube video. But I’m glad I had the chance to embarrass myself and move on. Are today’s teens so fortunate?As a teenager, I went kind of viral – and the most amazing thing about that is it had absolutely zero effect on my life. It was the summer holidays in 2006, and my friends Jessie, Emma and I decided to film ourselves singing along to our favourite song. We were overheated and h
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 20, #635

  20-06-2026 05:32 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 20, No. 635.
  
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• Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, June 20

  20-06-2026 05:25 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 20.
  
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• This HP Omen gaming laptop is $700 off on Amazon - and it's a serious powerhouse

  20-06-2026 00:39 via zdnet.com
  
  HP's Omen gaming laptop has dropped to $1,599, making it a great early deal for gamers on a budget.
  
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• Brazil vs. Haiti: Stream the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C Match Live for Free

  19-06-2026 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Carlo Ancelotti will be looking for an improvement from Selecao as they face the Grenadiers.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 20, #1827

  19-06-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 20, No. 1,827.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 20, #1105

  19-06-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 20, No. 1,105.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 20 #839

  19-06-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 20 No. 839.
  
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• Stop Wasting Prompts: An Expert's Guide to Creating Better AI Images

  19-06-2026 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  I've used every major AI image generator on the market. These are my pro tips and tricks.
  
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• Sony Will Pay Out $7.85M in PlayStation Store Credit. How to Claim Part of the Settlement

  19-06-2026 19:33 via cnet.com
  
  The allocated payment will go to your PlayStation Network wallet after the final approval hearing.
  
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• USA vs. Australia: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D Match Live for Free

  19-06-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  A win for Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT will see them qualify for the round of 32 with a game to spare.
  
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• The Ninja Creami just dropped to an all time low price for Prime Day - and I recommend one

  19-06-2026 17:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Make your own ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and smoothie bowls with the Ninja Creami, now 22% off for Amazon Prime Day.
  
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• Considering Gifting a DNA Test for Father's Day? This Experts Says to Think Twice

  19-06-2026 16:04 via cnet.com
  
  While genetic testing promises answers and connection, those findings can upend long-held beliefs about your identity and family.
  
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• The best 4K wireless TV streamers for more choice – with no aerial required

  19-06-2026 16:00 via theguardian.com
  Want to prolong the life of your TV? A wireless TV box could be the answer. Our expert put top devices – from Freely streamers to Sky and Amazon Fire – through their paces• Do you really need a new TV? Simple ways to upgrade your current setup
  TV is changing – and so is the way we watch it. Forget that dusty aerial or unsightly satellite dish, you can now stream mainstream channels such as the BBC, ITV and others via Freely, alongside premium services such as Sky Atlantic,
  
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• The UK’s social media ban for under-16s has just empowered big tech | Taylor Lorenz

  19-06-2026 15:27 via theguardian.com
  
  Age verification means that the sector’s biggest players will now have access to information that will only make them richer and more powerfulThis week, the UK announced a wide-ranging ban on social media that will soon block users from communicating or accessing information on apps such as X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat unless they prove that they’re over the age of 16.The prime minister, Keir Starmer, called the policy “a line in the sand”. “
  
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• What Is Alexa for Shopping and How Can I Use It to Win Prime Day?

  19-06-2026 15:21 via cnet.com
  
  These Alexa features could help you save time and money during Prime Day.
  
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• June's Strawberry Moon Is the Final Micro Moon of 2026: Here's How to See It

  19-06-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Despite its catchy name, the Strawberry Moon isn't named for the moon's appearance.
  
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• Get Ready for The Summer Solstice, The Longest Day of the Year

  19-06-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  You'll be missing these long, sunny days come winter, so soak it up now.
  
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• 6 Doctor-Approved Continuous Glucose Monitors

  19-06-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  These CGM's will alert you as your glucose levels shift throughout the day.
  
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• ‘It’s a scam’: Americans express unease over SpaceX’s influence on retirement savings

  19-06-2026 14:00 via theguardian.com
  Guardian readers in the US share concerns about how the SpaceX IPO and AI boom affect their retirement accountsElon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire last week after SpaceX debuted on the stock market with a valuation of $1.77tn.Millions of Americans could soon become indirect investors in SpaceX and other emerging AI-focused companies as US markets increasingly shift toward AI-driven investments. Continue reading...
  
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• I’m a Full-Time Digital Nomad: These Are My Favorite Travel Apps

  19-06-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Full-time travel is complicated, but modern tech makes it easier. These are my 9 personal favorite apps for saving time, finding budget flights, and ensuring online security while abroad.
  
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• I flew 2,700 miles with Apple, Sony, and Sennheiser headphones - this pair had the best audio

  19-06-2026 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Air travel is the true test for ANC headphones and earbuds. My multiple journeys revealed key strengths and weaknesses of the latest models.
  
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• Is That Call, Text or Email Real? Here’s How to Identify Scams

  19-06-2026 13:05 via cnet.com
  
  Scams are more advanced than ever, in large part thanks to AI. But there are still ways to identify them.
  
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• The weirdest Bluetooth tracker I've tested also has one big advantage over the AirTag

  19-06-2026 13:01 via zdnet.com
  The Ugreen FineTrack 2 has several unique features that set it apart from competing trackers. Just look at it!
  
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• The Best Meat Delivery Services of 2026. We Cooked Our Way Through 11 Boxes of Beef, Chicken and Pork

  19-06-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  From premium steaks to budget-friendly bundles, these are the meat delivery services worth ordering from this summer.
  
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• Over-reliance on chatbots can diminish critical-thinking skills, study finds

  19-06-2026 13:00 via theguardian.com
  Depending on AI can also potentially decrease the ability to discern misinformation, research saysA new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the latest research to find that relying too much on chatbots can diminish critical-thinking skills, and potentially decrease our ability to discern misinformation for ourselves.As AI tools are becoming more sophisticated and accessible, manipulated images and misleading headlines are becoming more common. AI can be part of the solution,
  
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• How to Transfer Chatbot Memory to and From ChatGPT

  19-06-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking to escape ChatGPT or welcome it with open arms, here's how to export and import your data.
  
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• 5 reasons I'm using Android Auto instead of my car's own infotainment system - and can't go back

  19-06-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Your car's built-in screen may look modern, but Android Auto is still the easier, smarter way to drive. Here's why.
  
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• This Is the First FDA-Approved OTC Continuous Glucose Monitor for Children

  19-06-2026 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  This popular CGM can now be marketed for children 2 years of age and older who do not use insulin.
  
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