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• Is your phone eavesdropping on you? Try NordVPN's simple test to find out

  13-03-2025 15:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Ever had a random conversation and then seen an ad for something you mentioned? This simple trick will help you find out if it was just a coincidence or something more.
  
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• Samsung unveils new Micro RGB TVs ahead of CES 2026, and they're seriously tempting

  17-12-2025 00:00 via zdnet.com
  Samsung is expanding its Micro RGB TV lineup next year to include six new sizes replete with AI features.
  
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• Fortnite's Winterfest 2025 Is Giving Away Festive Skins for Free

  16-12-2025 22:12 via cnet.com
  The annual holiday event has a virtual Advent calendar with free cosmetics for players.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 17, #1642

  16-12-2025 22:01 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Dec. 17, No. 1,642.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 17 #654

  16-12-2025 22:01 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 17, No. 654.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 17, #920

  16-12-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Dec. 17, #920
  
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• You can watch Instagram Reels on your TV now - these sets get the app first

  16-12-2025 21:58 via zdnet.com
  This is the first time Instagram content has been designed for television.
  
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• Watch Instagram Reels on your TV now - these sets get the app first

  16-12-2025 21:58 via zdnet.com
  Amazon Fire TV devices will be the first to have the new Instagram for TV app. Here's how to get started.
  
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• It's Easy to Lock Your Social Security Number and Protect Your Identity. Here's How

  16-12-2025 21:40 via cnet.com
  Locking your SSN is one of the best ways to protect yourself from identity theft, and you can do it for free.
  
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• Get your first month of DirecTV for 44% off in this first-ever flash sale

  16-12-2025 21:32 via zdnet.com
  Stream national and local channels along with ESPN Unlimited with DirecTV, now just $50 for your first month.
  
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• 28 Best Personalized Gifts to Bring Joy and Cheer This Holiday Season

  16-12-2025 21:06 via cnet.com
  If you want to surprise someone with a gift that feels thoughtful and festive, our shopping experts have pulled together a collecton of personalized ideas to suit all budgets.
  
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• There Are More Scams in Your Inbox Than Ever. Here's How to Identify Them

  16-12-2025 20:40 via cnet.com
  Don't get duped by holiday scams. Protect yourself with these tips.
  
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• One of the Best Movies of the Year Is Coming to Streaming This Week

  16-12-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  Catch Leonardo DiCaprio like you've never seen him before.
  
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• Own a OnePlus phone? I changed 10 settings that gave mine a big performance boost

  16-12-2025 19:58 via zdnet.com
  Are you getting the most out of your OnePlus device? Adjust these settings to unlock better performance and faster speeds.
  
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• Meta's Glasses Can Focus in on Your Conversations With a New Update

  16-12-2025 19:55 via cnet.com
  Conversation Focus filters out party noise and assists hearing who's talking: it's part of a Meta smart glasses update that's rolling out now.
  
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• Last-Minute Holiday Shopping? Let Me Text You the Best Deals

  16-12-2025 19:51 via cnet.com
  If you're still seeking the perfect gift, let me help you out by sharing the best daily deals under $50.
  
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• This Is What Keeps T-Mobile's Emergency Response Teams Awake at Night

  16-12-2025 19:31 via cnet.com
  The pace of natural disasters has increased dramatically, according to professionals whose job is to restore connections in an emergency.
  
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• Google says this is the best time to book flights, but its other findings may surprise you more

  16-12-2025 19:27 via zdnet.com
  Hunting for the best holiday flight deals? Google's years of airfare data reveal the smartest times to book, and why.
  
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• 5 reasons to update your iPhone to iOS 26.2 - including security patches

  16-12-2025 19:15 via zdnet.com
  The latest update squashes security bugs and beefs up apps like AirDrop and Reminders. Don't forget to update your iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV, too.
  
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• CES 2026: Everything we're expecting to see (and how to watch)

  16-12-2025 19:11 via zdnet.com
  The new year kicks off with the most popular technology trade show, and we're expecting bigger, flashier things in 2026.
  
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• Google Search Gets New Plus Button To Upload Images and Docs to for AI Analysis

  16-12-2025 19:07 via cnet.com
  The function effectively pivots from search to AI Mode to analyze your images and documents.
  
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• Google Search Gets New Plus Button To Upload Images and Docs for AI Analysis

  16-12-2025 19:07 via cnet.com
  The function effectively pivots from search to AI Mode to analyze your images and documents.
  
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• OpenAI Just Dropped a New AI Image Model in ChatGPT to Rival Google's Nano Banana

  16-12-2025 19:03 via cnet.com
  OpenAI's Image Model 1.5 is out now, and it comes with a new creative studio for editing.
  
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• Google just made it easier to upload files in AI Mode - try it now

  16-12-2025 18:58 via zdnet.com
  Quietly appearing on Google's search page, a new plus button allows you to upload files and images for AI analysis.
  
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• Uber Subscription Battle Escalates as 21 States and DC Join FTC Lawsuit

  16-12-2025 18:40 via cnet.com
  The FTC says Uber made it difficult for customers to cancel its Uber One subscription service and failed to deliver savings.
  
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• It's the Perfect Time for Christmas Cartoons. Here's Where to Stream the 15 Best

  16-12-2025 18:40 via cnet.com
  Settle in for some quality time with the family with the best animated specials and movies for the Christmas season.
  
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• The Housemaid review: this violent pantomime turns the book into a grotesque nightmare

  16-12-2025 18:00 via techradar.com
  
  Paul Feig... we need to have a chat. Bridesmaids was legendary, A Simple Favor was strong, Another Simple Favor was fun, but new movie The Housemaid? Where have things gone wrong?The director's outlandish comedic vision hasn't been without its hiccups over the years, but I don't think it sits in cohesion with The Housemaid. Adapted from the hit novel of the same name by Freida McFadden, the film follows enigmatic Millie (Sydney Sweeney) who has just taken a live-in nanny job at the wealthy Winch
  
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• Cardiff City vs. Chelsea Livestream: How to Watch Carabao Cup Soccer for Free From Anywhere

  16-12-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  A place in the semifinals is up for grabs as the Bluebirds look to pull off a shock at Stamford Bridge.
  
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• Netflix to Stream iHeart Video Podcasts: The Breakfast Club, My Favorite Murder and More

  16-12-2025 17:32 via cnet.com
  The partnership is bringing some of the most popular podcasts to the platform.
  
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• Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live

  16-12-2025 17:26 via bbc.com
  When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people".
  
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