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• OS showdown: OS X 10.11 El Capitan vs Windows 10

  21-06-2015 09:22
  
  Introduction and split screenApple showed off its latest computer operating system, OS X 10.11 "El Capitan," at WWDC and as predicted it was an iterative upgrade, based around improving the core features of OS X and providing a better experience to users. Just like iOS 9, El Capitan takes the essentials of OS X – Safari, desktop management, Spotlight – and makes them better, tweaking the interface or reworking it slightly. Microsoft's Windows 10 is coming at the end of next month a
  
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• Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'

  06-08-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.
  
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• Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 6, #1874

  06-08-2026 06:50 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the hints and answers for Wordle No. 1874 for Aug. 6, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Aug. 6

  06-08-2026 06:38 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
  
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• Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm

  06-08-2026 04:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.
  
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• DuckDuckGo's new iPhone feature is a privacy win - I recommend getting it now

  06-08-2026 04:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The iPhone version of the DuckDuckGo app has a new feature that makes sharing links easier and safer.
  
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• Apple’s Private Relay Isn’t So Private After All, Can Leak Your IP Address

  06-08-2026 02:36 via cnet.com
  
  Surprisingly, one culprit behind the leak is passkey technology, which is supposed to be a more secure way to authenticate data such as site logins.
  
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• Abode Expands Into the New Age of Home Security With Unique Outdoor Sensors

  06-08-2026 02:28 via cnet.com
  
  Abode’s new sensors detect tilting, strange movements and more, a rarity among current security systems.
  
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• I ran a dumpstate analysis on my Samsung phone and found 3 useful system diagnostics

  06-08-2026 02:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The hidden diagnostic file breaks down all the logging your Pixel, Samsung, or even Motorola does daily. Here's how I've been using it.
  
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• Sunbird Brings the iMessage Experience to Android Phones

  06-08-2026 01:48 via cnet.com
  
  The texting app, which was pulled in 2023 over privacy concerns, is back on the Google Play Store.
  
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• Hidden Backdoor Found in Chinese-Made Zbtlink Routers

  06-08-2026 01:18 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers found a backdoor implant that gives servers in China full control over the routers.
  
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• Linux Use Skyrockets to a Historic High

  06-08-2026 01:12 via cnet.com
  
  Instead of more Americans using the Linux operating system, the sharp increase may be attributable to a different cause.
  
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• Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11 Event Date, Time, How to Watch and What to Expect

  06-08-2026 00:23 via cnet.com
  
  New Pixel and watches are on the way, but what else could Google have in store?
  
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• Match Group’s CEO Says Gen Z Values In-Person Connection Over Dating Apps

  06-08-2026 00:07 via cnet.com
  
  Online dating is evolving to be more, well, offline.
  
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• AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos

  06-08-2026 00:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.
  
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• Meta Is Challenging Claude Code and Codex With New Muse Code

  05-08-2026 23:13 via cnet.com
  
  With coding as a key capability for AI companies, Meta throws its hat into the ring.
  
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• Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 6 #886

  05-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 886 for Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 6, #682

  05-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 682 for Thursday, Aug. 6.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 6, #1152

  05-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1152 for Aug. 6, 2026.
  
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• This round mini PC is big on personality - here's why I recommend it

  05-08-2026 21:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Small enough to slip into a backpack, Lenovo's Yoga Mini Gen 11 is a solid work PC with unique tricks up its sleeve.
  
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• The Disney Plus App Is Getting TikToks. Is a Free Plan Next?

  05-08-2026 21:09 via cnet.com
  
  Disney-themed TikToks are coming to US subscribers. And the company’s executives defended box office flops as wins.
  
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• Hank Green Is Reckoning With His Use of AI. So Should the Rest of Us

  05-08-2026 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: I’ve been watching Hank Green since 2012. This AI controversy isn’t just about him.
  
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• An Abandoned SpaceX Rocket Crashed Into the Moon. Here’s What Happened

  05-08-2026 20:28 via cnet.com
  
  The rocket drifted in space for over a year before finally plummeting to the moon’s surface.
  
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• Gaming’s Current Nightmare Is Probably the New Normal

  05-08-2026 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  Current trends in gaming are probably not going away any time soon, and you can thank AI and corporate greed for it.
  
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• Ditch the Darkness and the Holiday Hassle With $310 Off Eufy’s Permanent Outdoor Lights

  05-08-2026 19:42 via cnet.com
  
  From motion detection and vibrant lighting to Matter support, these smart lights are built to shine all year-round. Get them for 36% off now.
  
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• I swapped my Bose and JBL speakers for this floating Turtlebox - and it's seriously tough

  05-08-2026 19:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Turtlebox returns with the Cub, proving that its smaller speakers can be just as durable and powerful as its larger ones.
  
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• Hit by T-Mobile's outage? You can get up to $80 in credit - here's how

  05-08-2026 19:18 via zdnet.com
  
  T-Mobile customers affected by the outage in July have been requesting credit. Though $10 is standard, the more persistent you are, the more you may be able to get.
  
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• I ran a dumpstate analysis on my Android phone - 3 system diagnostics to check for free

  05-08-2026 19:15 via zdnet.com
  
  The hidden diagnostic file breaks down all the logging your Pixel, Samsung, or even Motorola does daily. Here's what you can learn from it.
  
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• These Sennheiser Headphones Are Back Down to a Record Low of $190

  05-08-2026 18:43 via cnet.com
  
  Immerse yourself in sound, focus when it counts and save a massive $210 with this deal.
  
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• SpaceX’s Future Plans Hinge Heavily on Starlink and Grok

  05-08-2026 18:25 via cnet.com
  
  Elon Musk’s rocket, internet and AI company gave investors its first update since its June IPO.
  
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