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• In new music video, real-world robots rock -- then revolt - CNET

  16-09-2017 01:40 via cnet.com
  In musician Nigel Stanford's explosive new vid, a rebellious robot band gives new meaning to the term "shredding."
  
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• I Tried 2 Budget Smart Telescopes: How They Make the Stars Your New Hobby

  20-07-2026 16:54 via cnet.com
  
  Getting an affordable smart telescope, like the Dwarf Mini or Seestar S30, is easier and more rewarding than I thought.
  
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• How I configure DNS on Ubuntu Linux distros via the command line - it's easier than you think

  20-07-2026 16:19 via zdnet.com
  
  DNS is a critical component for PC networking, searching, and security. If you want to learn how to set it up on Ubuntu-based distros from the command line, here's how.
  
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• How to check if ChatGPT and other AI tools cite your website - and improve your chances in 2026

  20-07-2026 15:39 via zdnet.com
  
  SEO is not dead. Here's how to get cited more often and boost search visibility in AI tools today.
  
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• I tested 3 blood pressure trackers for a month - only one rivaled my Garmin Index BP Monitor

  20-07-2026 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  I wore Samsung, Amazfit, and Doctor Fit blood pressure watches for weeks, and this one was the most accurate.
  
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• The top AI fear for 6,000 tech pros isn't losing their jobs - it's more work for the same pay

  20-07-2026 14:24 via zdnet.com
  
  Most tech professionals wouldn't recommend their own role to someone entering the industry today.
  
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• I recreated OpenAI's Codex Micro for a lot less - and mine is more customizable

  20-07-2026 14:12 via zdnet.com
  
  The $230 Codex Micro sold out before I could buy one, so I turned my Stream Deck+ into a surprisingly capable alternative.
  
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• Kapwing AI video editor review

  20-07-2026 13:15 via techradar.com
  
  Kapwing is among the best AI video editors today. It allows you to create videos with simple text prompts and generate lively AI characters to build detailed storylines. Trusted by brands like Google, Dyson, and Spotify and used by thousands of content creators across YouTube, TikTok, and digital marketing platforms, Kapwing has quickly grown to become one of the industry’s favorite video generation and editing software.In this article, we put Kapwing to the test to see whether its feature
  
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• I've reviewed or covered about 17 power banks — and Iniu's chic MagSafe 45W is the first one that feels like it actually has some personality

  20-07-2026 13:04 via techradar.com
  
  Iniu SnapGo Air 10000mAh Power Bank reviewThe Iniu SnapGo Air 10000mAh Power Bank is a svelte, pocketable MagSafe power bank. Not only does it include two USB-C ports that can muster up to 45W charging solo or 15W together, it can also charge 25W wirelessly and comes with a discrete cable that doubles up as its handle.When it comes to looks, the majority of power banks usually take the form of functional cuboids. However, the SnapGo Air 10000mAh Power Bank actually feels like it has some persona
  
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• InVideo AI video editor (2026) review

  20-07-2026 12:10 via techradar.com
  
  While there are several AI image and video generation tools on the market, InVideo differentiates itself by carving out a dedicated niche. Built from the ground up for creative teams, filmmakers, and professionals, InVideo offers the easy-to-use conversational AI Agent One, which helps you create highly professional videos using simple English instructions. This is probably why it's trusted by teams at Netflix, Nvidia, Meta, LinkedIn, and Google.In this article, we put InVideo to the test to see
  
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• Sign up for T-Mobile Fiber 2 Gig and get $100 back, plus a month included

  20-07-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  T-Mobile Fiber's latest offer covers your first month and pays you $100 back on the 2 Gig plan. Here's all you need to know.
  
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• Veed AI video editor (2026) review

  20-07-2026 11:50 via techradar.com
  
  Veed has quickly carved a name for itself in the AI video and image generation industry. Used by giants like Netflix, Google, P&G, and the BBC, Veed has grown into a full-fledged AI-powered video platform serving over 10 million monthly active users worldwide.In our Veed review, we put the platform to the test and evaluate its top AI-powered creative features. We evaluate it first-hand, analyzing even its user interface, pricing, as well as how it compares to the best AI video editors availa
  
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• Tubi Has Better Horror Picks Than Netflix. Here's What to Watch

  19-07-2026 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  Free, ad-supported and surprisingly well-stocked: Tubi's horror library is worth taking seriously.
  
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• How to Stop Google Maps From Displaying Your Home to Strangers

  19-07-2026 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  A straightforward privacy request to Google can remove your home from Street View entirely. Here's the step-by-step process.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 20, #1857

  19-07-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 20, No. 1,857.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 20, #1135

  19-07-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 20, No. 1,135.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 20 #869

  19-07-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 20 No. 869.
  
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• Wildfire Smoke Is Affecting Millions Right Now. Here's What Experts Say to Do

  19-07-2026 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  Air quality experts from Columbia and UMass Amherst explain what wildfire smoke actually does to your body and the steps worth taking right now.
  
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• The 4-Pile Closet Cleanout Method That Actually Gets the Job Done

  19-07-2026 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Four clearly defined piles turn an overwhelming closet cleanout into a decision-making process anyone can get through in an afternoon.
  
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• We Don’t Have a Clean Indoor Air Act. Are Air Purifiers the Answer?

  19-07-2026 17:31 via cnet.com
  
  The Clean Air Act only covers outdoor air, but some pollutants lurk indoors. I consulted experts to determine whether air purifiers are enough to protect our airways.
  
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• I've spent weeks testing the Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed gaming earbuds and it's left me desperate to go back to my SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

  19-07-2026 17:00 via techradar.com
  
  Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed: two-minute reviewThe first thing I thought when I pulled the Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed gaming earbuds out of their box was “Wow, these are ugly.” Not exactly the strongest first impression, but it’s unavoidable when each bud has a weird, bulbous design that gives them an appearance like a pair of obese AirPods. The shiny black plastic material looks cheap, as does the printed Razer logo on the outside, which (despite all the Razer Chroma bra
  
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• ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Review: Lenovo’s Flagship Ultraportable Is Now More Repairable

  19-07-2026 15:01 via cnet.com
  
  The new Space Frame design should extend the life of the laptop, but doesn’t alter the familiar X1 Carbon look and feel.
  
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• They Trained Robots on 100 Million Videos. Here’s What Happened

  19-07-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  Rhoda AI is betting the future of robotics starts with internet video, not lab data. We visited the company’s headquarters to see how its Direct Video Action model learns physics from hundreds of millions of clips.
  
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• Nine Foods I'll Never Make in the Oven Again Now That I Have an Air Fryer

  19-07-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  After years of daily air frying, these nine foods are the ones that proved the appliance does more than just heat up leftovers.
  
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• I tested the Eufy Omni S2 robotic vacuum — and it's expensive and impressive in equal measure

  19-07-2026 14:00 via techradar.com
  
  Eufy Omni S2: two-minute reviewEufy’s latest flagship robotic vacuum and mop, the Omni S2 is a hugely impressive appliance that combines excellent mopping with brilliant vacuuming to create one of the best home cleaning systems you can buy. It also self-cleans so thoroughly that, after several weeks of daily use, the dust bin, rollers and mop still looked like new.The Omni S2 uses warm water to clean its spinning mop as it goes, while also scraping away dirt and using cyclone technology to
  
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• The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro proved to me that budget smartphones can still be great — but I won't be ditching my aging Samsung just yet

  19-07-2026 12:00 via techradar.com
  
  Two-minute reviewThe TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is an affordable smartphone at $379.99 / £269 for the 256GB device. The US market also gets a cheaper 128GB model.Its design is sleek and attractive, giving the air of a phone that costs a far more. The biggest selling point is the NXTPAPER 70 Pro's large 6.9in screen with epaper-like NXTPAPER 4.0 display technology.The tech gives the screen a matte finish that minimises reflections and glare, and makes the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro extremely comfortable
  
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• Summer Is Half Over. I Let AI Plan the Rest of It So I Don't Miss Any More

  19-07-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  The summer isn't over yet, and AI is surprisingly good at making sure what's left of it doesn't go to waste.
  
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• How a virtual LAN can better protect your home network - and the best way to get started

  19-07-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  You might think a basic LAN setup is secure enough, but there could be issues lurking that require device isolation to ensure your security.
  
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• We Don’t Have a Clean Indoor Air Act. Are Air Purifiers the Answer?

  19-07-2026 11:52 via cnet.com
  
  The Clean Air Act only covers outdoor air, but some pollutants lurk indoors. I consulted experts to determine whether air purifiers are enough to protect our airways.
  
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• Sony Is Paying Out $7.85M in PlayStation Store Credit. How to Claim Part of the Settlement

  19-07-2026 11:22 via cnet.com
  
  The allocated payment will go to your PlayStation Network wallet after the final approval hearing.
  
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