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• Not Using a Hardware Security Key Is Putting Your Financial Data at Risk

  22-02-2025 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  With passwords routinely getting leaked in data breaches, a hardware security key can keep you safe.
  
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• Is YouTube Down Right Now? Outage Hits Over a Million People, According to Downdetector

  18-02-2026 03:49 via cnet.com
  More than a million people around the world reported the popular video site had gone dark. Just in time for Olympics coverage!
  
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• This solar Bluetooth speaker solved my biggest issue with backyard entertaining

  18-02-2026 03:46 via zdnet.com
  With 'infinite' battery life and booming audio, the Lodge Solar Speaker 4 Series 2 is my new favorite party guest.
  
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• Forget Apple's pricey Thunderbolt 5 cables - I found a quality one for $40

  18-02-2026 03:45 via zdnet.com
  The Satechi Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable is a fantastic cable at a palatable price.
  
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• 5 Android browsers I prefer over Chrome - and why they're worth trying

  18-02-2026 03:01 via zdnet.com
  If you're tired of the default Android browser, here are five top picks I always recommend.
  
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• I let Chrome's AI agent shop, research, and email for me - here's how it went

  18-02-2026 03:00 via zdnet.com
  With Auto Browse, Google is turning Chrome into an AI-agentic browser. I tested it to see how well it works.
  
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• What Aristotle and Socrates can teach us about using generative AI

  18-02-2026 02:12 via zdnet.com
  A senior Google engineer reminds us that AI models should help us learn how to think, not what to think.
  
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• 5 Dietitian-Approved Air Fryer Recipes for Quick Meals and Snacks

  18-02-2026 01:45 via cnet.com
  We asked registered dietitians for their top healthy air fryer recipes. Their picks are perfect for easy meals.
  
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• Apple's Trio of AI Wearables Could Arrive as Soon as Next Year

  18-02-2026 01:01 via cnet.com
  Apple has glasses, AirPods and an AI pin in the works, according to the latest report from Bloomberg. And they'll all likely work with Apple's next wave of Google-infused AI.
  
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• Why these budget headphones still have bomb ANC - nearly 3 years later

  18-02-2026 01:00 via zdnet.com
  The Soundcore Space One headphones are great if you want premium features without spending a lot. Right now, they're on sale for $80.
  
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• The Witcher 3, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Bring the Heat to Xbox Game Pass

  18-02-2026 00:56 via cnet.com
  Two amazing games will be available soon for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
  
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• ChatGPT's new Lockdown Mode can stop prompt injection - here's how it works

  18-02-2026 00:51 via zdnet.com
  OpenAI will now also display an Elevated Risk label when you access certain features that could be risky.
  
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• Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt Trade Blows in Latest AI Slop Video, and Hollywood Won't Stand for It

  17-02-2026 23:28 via cnet.com
  While some Hollywood icons are feeling doom and gloom over the AI-generated clip, labor unions are fighting back with legal threats.
  
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• Samsung's One UI Code Hints at Existence of 'Wide' Galaxy Z Fold

  17-02-2026 23:00 via cnet.com
  The company's latest Android application packages, spotted by a leaker online, include references to animations for the rumored phone.
  
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• Google I/O 2026 Will Kick Off May 19

  17-02-2026 22:29 via cnet.com
  At Google's annual midyear developer showcase, we expect to see updates for Android, Chrome, XR and everything Gemini.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 18, #1705

  17-02-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Feb. 18, No. 1,705.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 18, #983

  17-02-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Feb. 18 #983.
  
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• 14 of the Best Peacock Shows to Stream Now

  17-02-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  Check out Ponies, the new spy thriller series starring Haley Lu Richardson and Emilia Clarke.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 18 #717

  17-02-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Feb. 18, No. 717.
  
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• The Year of the Agent: OpenAI Strikes Deal With OpenClaw Founder

  17-02-2026 21:30 via cnet.com
  OpenAI and OpenClaw's alliance may set the stage for a growing trend of agentic AI in 2026.
  
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• Apple MacBook Rumors: New M5 MacBook Pros Could Arrive March 4

  17-02-2026 21:12 via cnet.com
  Could Apple unveil new MacBooks next month? We expect to see M5 chip updates soon with a budget MacBook and OLED MacBook Pros to follow later in the year.
  
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• Google Sued by Former NPR Host Over NotebookLM AI Voice

  17-02-2026 19:40 via cnet.com
  A lawsuit by radio host David Greene alleges that Google used his voice to train its AI. Google denies the allegation.
  
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• Pinterest Lets Your Control How Much AI Slop You See. Here's How to Tone It Down

  17-02-2026 19:38 via cnet.com
  Pinterest is giving some settings for you to control AI slop. Here's where to find them.
  
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• 3 ways to switch Linux distros without losing all your data

  17-02-2026 19:18 via zdnet.com
  If you're thinking about distro-hopping, and you're wanting to retain your data, here's how you can do it.
  
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• The best last minute Presidents' Day TV sales live now

  17-02-2026 19:02 via zdnet.com
  There's still time to save big on TVs from brands like LG, Samsung, and Hisense with these last-minute Presidents' Day sales.
  
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• Computers Powered by Light Could Help AI's Energy Problem

  17-02-2026 19:02 via cnet.com
  A prototype that uses an "infinity mirror" has been built by Penn State researchers.
  
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• 'High Potential' Season 2: When Is the Next Episode Coming?

  17-02-2026 19:00 via cnet.com
  Read on for how to tune into the hit show starring Kaitlin Olson on ABC and Hulu.
  
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• Claude Sonnet 4.6 delivers frontier-level AI for free and cheap-seat users

  17-02-2026 19:00 via zdnet.com
  Anthropic is positioning Sonnet 4.6 as a practical daily driver. In many cases, it's even faster than Opus 4.6.
  
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• Anthropic Says Its Newest AI Model Is Getting Pretty Good at Using a Computer

  17-02-2026 19:00 via cnet.com
  Claude Sonnet 4.6, released Tuesday, can apparently fill out multistep web forms and use several browser tabs.
  
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• How ChatGPT's new Lockdown Mode protects you from cyberattacks - and why it's not for everyone

  17-02-2026 18:59 via zdnet.com
  The new security option is designed to thwart prompt-injection attacks that aim to steal your confidential data.
  
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