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• Microsoft backs law that could see Google remove search engine from Australia - CNET

  03-02-2021 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  Google and Facebook are fighting a proposed code that would make them share revenue with news publishers.
  
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• Ernst & Young breach exposes client tax data - find out if you're at risk and what to do next

  21-07-2026 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  For two weeks, attackers had access to a third-party support ticket system containing customer tax information.
  
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• Amazon Deals of the Day: Find Your Essentials With AirTags 2, Now Back to All-Time Low

  21-07-2026 17:25 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, score half off the Ring Outdoor security camera and 20% off the Breville smart air fryer oven.
  
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• This Low-Price Acer Phone Has a Rear Display Like a $1,000 Flagship

  21-07-2026 17:13 via cnet.com
  
  The Acer Sospiro A15 borrows the year’s flashiest phone trend for a fraction of the price.
  
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• 90,000 Flock cameras have quietly gone up in the US: What they track and how to check your city

  21-07-2026 17:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Flock cameras are everywhere - even in my small town, quietly using AI to identify your car and surveil your movements. But did you consent? Probably not.
  
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• The Light Flip Phone Is a Minimalist Throwback Built With Modern Hardware Sensibilities

  21-07-2026 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  It has all the minimalist elements of a standard flip phone, but includes 5G capabilities, USB-C charging and plenty of onboard storage.
  
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• Meta’s Quest Game Subscribers Will Be Getting Some Xbox Extras

  21-07-2026 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Meta’s throwing Xbox cloud gaming Into Its Horizon Plus Quest subscription, and converting its controllers to work with it.
  
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• Light's new $299 flip phone has no apps and T9 texting, but aims to connect people

  21-07-2026 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The brand's new flip phone takes an accessible approach to minimalism - with a gentle touch.
  
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• Light's new $299 flip phone has no apps and T9 texting, but aims to connect its users

  21-07-2026 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The minimalist brand's new flip phone takes an accessible approach to its brutally minimalist platform - with a gentle touch.
  
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• Walmart Deals of the Day: Save $49 on a Pair of Beats’ Best Running Earbuds

  21-07-2026 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, over $100 off a QLED Roku TV and $50 off a single-serve Nespresso brewer.
  
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• This Android 17 setting logs suspicious activity on your phone for troubleshooting - turn it on ASAP

  21-07-2026 15:47 via zdnet.com
  
  When something suspicious happens on your phone, it helps to have the means to track down what occurred. Android 17 now offers such a feature: Intrusion Logging.
  
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• Splatoon Raiders on Switch 2 Won’t Replace Splatoon 3, but That’s OK

  21-07-2026 15:34 via cnet.com
  Commentary: I do love what Splatoon Raiders brings to Nintendo’s sealife-shooter franchise, but it also feels like it’s hedging rather than committing to a true sequel.
  
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• Android backups count toward your 15GB Google storage limit now - how to check your settings

  21-07-2026 15:20 via zdnet.com
  
  An amended Google One storage utilization policy is rolling out now to include your Android device settings in backups, but there's no need to panic. Here are your options.
  
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• I Had No Idea My Coffee Touched This Much Plastic Until I Tried a Zero-Plastic Brewer

  21-07-2026 15:05 via cnet.com
  
  Even the priciest coffee makers still have plastic somewhere in the brew path. I tested one that claims to be 100% plastic-free from start to finish.
  
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• This Wearable Aims to Improve Your Blood Pressure. It’s Now in the US, and I Got a First Look

  21-07-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  People in Europe who used the wearable significantly improved their blood pressure readings over six months.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Live: Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 Expected

  21-07-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung’s summer Unpacked event kicks off Wednesday at 9 a.m. ET (6 a.m. PT, 2 p.m. BST). We’re counting down the final rumors as we wait for Samsung’s next foldable phones and watches.
  
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• AT&T's new business plan includes 'unlimited' hotspot data - and starts at $75 per line

  21-07-2026 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The monthly price for Business Unlimited Ultimate 3.0 depends on how many phone lines you have - and can include up to 50.
  
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• I tested iOS 26 Siri against iOS 27 Siri AI in my car - and it wasn't even close

  21-07-2026 14:40 via zdnet.com
  
  With the iOS 27 public beta on my iPhone, I challenged Siri AI to assist me in the car. Here's how it performed over regular Siri.
  
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• The Hundred: How to Watch the 2026 Season Live From Anywhere for Free

  21-07-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The UK 100-ball cricket league’s sixth season gets underway with some big changes.
  
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• T-Mobile will pay for your first month of 5G home internet, and give you up to $200 back - here's how

  21-07-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  New T-Mobile 5G Home Internet customers can get their first month on T-Mobile, plus up to $200 back via prepaid Mastercard. We break down the details.
  
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• Fedora Xfce or Xubuntu: Which is the best Linux desktop?

  21-07-2026 10:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Xfce is a Linux desktop environment that is great at giving old machines new life. Two major distributions present this desktop differently. So, which is best?
  
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• Can Your Apple Watch Really Track Blood Pressure? Here’s How to Make It Work

  21-07-2026 03:30 via cnet.com
  
  While your Apple Watch does provide hypertension notifications, it can’t measure blood pressure on its own. However, there is a workaround.
  
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• I wore Meta's $499 prescription Ray-Bans for 6 weeks: They're stylish but not for me

  21-07-2026 02:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Meta's Ray-Ban Blayzer Optics are made specifically for prescription eyeglass wearers with a lightweight, stylish design.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 21, #666

  21-07-2026 01:34 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 21, No. 666.
  
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• Smart Home Gyms Are Getting Smarter: These Expert Picks Are Worth Every Penny

  21-07-2026 00:45 via cnet.com
  If you’re unsure whether you should add a smart home gym to your space, let this list of my favorite devices be your guide.
  
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• Google’s Opal AI Builds Apps From Your Words — When It Works

  21-07-2026 00:29 via cnet.com
  
  It’s still very much an experiment, but Opal has a lot of potential.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 21, #1136

  21-07-2026 00:04 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 21, #1136
  
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• Judge Orders Temporary Block of Paramount Warner Bros. Merger 

  20-07-2026 23:49 via cnet.com
  
  A judge has put Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal on ice for now, pending an antitrust hearing later this month.
  
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• Mix and Match Back-to-School Items and Get Up to 40% Off at Moft

  20-07-2026 23:39 via cnet.com
  
  Keep your smartphone, tablet and smartwatch stylish and protected for less this semester.
  
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• PS Plus July 2026 Games Are Packed With Zombies, Aliens and Nostalgia

  20-07-2026 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Dying Light and Psi-Ops join the PS Plus catalog in July.
  
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