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• Instacart user data for sale on the dark web, report says - CNET

  23-07-2020 19:27 via cnet.com
  
  The data appears to affect more than 270,000 accounts.
  
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• I tested Omarchy Quattro, one of the first Linux distros to go all in on AI - and I didn't hate it

  18-08-2026 17:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Omarchy made me fall in love with Hyprland - can it do the same for AI?
  
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• Ubuntu on Windows outgrowing native installs? Not according to Canonical's Jon Seager

  18-08-2026 17:44 via zdnet.com
  
  There's some confusion about Ubuntu's popularity on Windows Subsystem for Linux, so I asked Canonical directly.
  
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• T-Mobile will cover your first month of 5G home internet and give you up to $200 back - here's how

  18-08-2026 17:33 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest T-Mobile 5G Home Internet offer will get you a first month on T-Mobile and up to $200 back, with a price that won't change for five years.
  
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• Google's AI can see your business data by default in Workspace - unless you disable it

  18-08-2026 17:11 via zdnet.com
  
  In Google Workspace, Gemini has access to Gmail, Docs, Calendar, Chat, and more by default. Here's why it matters, and how administrators can disable it today.
  
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• Walmart Deals of the Day: $170 Off a 4K Vizio TV Just in Time for Football Season

  18-08-2026 16:45 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, $40 off a four-in-one Ninja air fryer and a pocket-sized Anker speaker that you can pick up for just $23.
  
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• Microsoft reveals customizable context menu for Windows users - how to try it out

  18-08-2026 16:30 via zdnet.com
  
  You'll be able to tweak the right-click context menus in Windows to remove items you don't want, thereby decreasing the clutter.
  
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• Hackers Tricked a Major Retailer’s AI Shopping Bot to Do Something It Was Never Supposed To

  18-08-2026 16:19 via cnet.com
  
  At the cybersecurity conference Black Hat, researchers showed how an AI assistant at one of America’s largest retailers could be tricked into following hidden instructions and exposing sensitive system information.
  
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• Get Creative With Elegoo 3D Printers While They’re Up to 32% Off This Back-to-School Season

  18-08-2026 16:19 via cnet.com
  
  Print out gifts, designs and digitally designed sculptures on command for less with 3D printers from one of our favorite brands ever.
  
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• Apple's iOS 26.6.1 patches 29 security flaws - here's why you'll want to install it

  18-08-2026 16:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Along with MacOS and iPadOS, the latest update to iOS fixes a host of security bugs that could otherwise leave your device vulnerable to compromise or crashes.
  
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• Peacock Price Hike: Streamer Ups Cost of All Subscriptions

  18-08-2026 16:11 via cnet.com
  
  The streaming service also rolled out price increases in 2025.
  
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• Shark’s Answer to the PencilWash Has an Extendable Wand to Clean Tight Spots

  18-08-2026 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  The AquaReach may solve the trade-off between cleaning and portability for wet-dry vacs.
  
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• How to avoid Claude watermarking your content

  18-08-2026 15:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The answer is where you least expect it.
  
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• UPerfect GR19BU Monitor Review: A Big Surprise for Gamers and Creators

  18-08-2026 15:27 via cnet.com
  
  The UPerfect 19-inch display combines a big, colorful, bright QLED panel with a fast refresh rate in a portable package.
  
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• Firefox’s AI Window Gets New Features Meant to Help You Stay on Task and Organized

  18-08-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  You have to opt into using the browser if you want these features.
  
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• I found an Android magnifier app for my aging eyes that beats camera zoom - and it's free

  18-08-2026 13:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Is the fine print getting harder to read? There's an app that can help with that.
  
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• Want to run a full Linux distro on your Android phone? I found the easiest way

  18-08-2026 13:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Have you ever wanted to run a Linux distribution on your Android device? If so, your best bet is UserLAnd.
  
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• I asked Canonical if Ubuntu on Windows will outgrow native installs as rumored - it's a no

  18-08-2026 13:38 via zdnet.com
  
  There's some confusion about Ubuntu's popularity on Windows Subsystem for Linux, so I asked Canonical's Jon Seager directly.
  
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• Your iPhone's built-in magnifier does way more than help you see the fine print - how to use it

  18-08-2026 13:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Forgot your glasses? You can easily use your iPhone to read small text, or words from far away. Here's how.
  
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• Google wants you to use its phones less - but I'm skeptical

  18-08-2026 13:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Google is leveraging our poor relationship to technology to sell its new phones - the same relationship it had a hand in creating.
  
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• Verizon’s Free NFL Sunday Ticket Offer Is Back

  18-08-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get in now before the regular season games start in September.
  
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• Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Review: A Real 2.0 Product

  18-08-2026 12:45 via cnet.com
  
  With the latest version of the Bose QC Headphones, the gap between them and the flagship Ultras has narrowed.
  
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• Fix Your Posture and Save Up to $129 During Secretlab’s Back to School Sale

  18-08-2026 12:35 via cnet.com
  
  From the flagship Titan Evo to the Magnus Pro, upgrade your workspace for less with these limited-time deals.
  
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• Incogni is our favorite service that stops data brokers from selling your info - and it's 58% off

  18-08-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Incogni is taking 58% off annual plans with our code this month only, dropping the Standard plan to $6.79 per month.
  
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• Finally, smart blinds that actually match my home's decor - here's why they're worth it

  18-08-2026 11:16 via zdnet.com
  
  The SelectBlinds window treatments come in dozens of styles and designs, so you don't have to sacrifice aesthetics for convenience.
  
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• ‘Reacher’ Season 4: When to Watch New Episodes on Prime Video

  18-08-2026 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Jack Reacher is back. The first three episodes of Season 4 are streaming now.
  
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• Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Aug. 18

  18-08-2026 04:15 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 18, 2026.
  
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• Planned US Data Centers Set to Produce 24M Cars’ Worth Of Carbon Dioxide

  18-08-2026 02:13 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers find Big Tech’s most ambitious builds and climate pledges are colliding with its AI power demands.
  
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• Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 18, #898

  18-08-2026 02:07 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today’s NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 18, 2026.
  
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• 'There aren’t many keyboards offering better value for money': I tested a bargain mechanical keyboard from Keychron that will tempt gamers — just make sure you get yourself a wrist-rest

  18-08-2026 02:00 via techradar.com
  
  Keychron K8 Ultra 8K: One-minute reviewThe Keychron K8 Ultra 8K is a wireless mechanical keyboard with an impressive spec that hopes to compete with the more premium offerings in the space.It exhibits the brand’s typical design language, with its sizable keycaps and retro looks. The whole unit is black, save for some grey and green keycaps. To liven things up, it features some bright backlighting with plenty of customization options, although the keycap legends aren’t transparent, so
  
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