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• Permission-greedy apps delayed Android 6 upgrade so they could harvest more user data

  16-07-2019 16:59 via zdnet.com
  App devs delayed upgrading apps, but lost in the long run due to more negative reviews and less Play Store visibility.
  
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• AT&T Sues Charter Over ‘Fiber’ Internet 

  29-08-2026 00:25 via cnet.com
  
  Two of the country’s largest internet service providers are going to court over the use of the word “fiber” in advertising.
  
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• The Crazy Taxi Remake Revives the Dreamcast Era’s Zany Energy

  28-08-2026 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  Crazy Taxi: World Tour brings back memories of a time when all a game needed was an unhinged premise and gameplay to match.
  
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• Eyes Up, Stargazers! Here’s What You Can See in September Night Skies

  28-08-2026 21:30 via cnet.com
  
  September brings dazzling planets, a harvest moon and the official shift to autumn.
  
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• Tech Companies Call for Improved Cyber Defenses After AI-Enabled Attacks

  28-08-2026 21:06 via cnet.com
  
  More than 100 companies signed onto an open letter calling for more urgency in fixing bugs and shoring up cybersecurity.
  
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• Samsung’s Powerful Dolby Atmos Soundbar Is 50% Off, but Only Until Tonight

  28-08-2026 21:02 via cnet.com
  
  Save $1,000 off Samsung’s premium home theater sound system before this limited-time deal ends.
  
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• This $14 retractable USB-C cable is my secret to surviving long car rides with my kids

  28-08-2026 20:56 via zdnet.com
  
  Talix's USB-C cable is compact and powerful enough to charge a laptop, and it's nearly 40% off.
  
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• Apple’s Most Affordable iPhone Is $99 Off Right Now at Best Buy

  28-08-2026 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  If you don’t need the latest phone on the block, consider picking up an unlocked iPhone 16E at a super budget-friendly price.
  
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• Apple’s Most Affordable iPhone is $100 Off Right Now at Best Buy

  28-08-2026 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  If you don’t need the latest phone on the block, consider picking up an unlocked iPhone 16E at a super budget-friendly price.
  
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• stillOS offers one of the best Linux onboarding experiences I've ever seen

  28-08-2026 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  I've experienced first steps with countless Linux distributions over the years, but this one nails every step of the way for users of all types.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Crystal Palace vs. Man City Live from Anywhere

  28-08-2026 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  Man City will be looking to grab another win, while Crystal Palace tries to avoid suffering a second loss.
  
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• Gaming Has Never Been Better. So Why Does It Feel Like the Worst Time to Be a Gamer?

  28-08-2026 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: The industry is producing incredible games, but the rising cost of hardware, disappearing ownership and studio instability are creating a troubling future.
  
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• Tour Championship 2026: TV Schedule, How to Watch All the PGA Golf Action

  28-08-2026 19:20 via cnet.com
  
  The season finale sees Tommy Fleetwood looking to defend his title in Atlanta.
  
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• How I sorted 22,000 digital photos without getting overwhelmed: 4 easy tricks

  28-08-2026 19:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Want to print your photos but don't know where to start? Here are my simple methods for quickly and easily tackling a massive cloud library.
  
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• 3 surveys deliver the same uncomfortable truth about adopting agentic AI

  28-08-2026 18:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Scaling AI in business is less about technology and more about accountability, governance, and healthy relationships between humans and agents.
  
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• Will Map Apps Rename Lake Ontario After Trump’s Order? It’s Too Soon to Say

  28-08-2026 18:35 via cnet.com
  
  The Great Lake’s name could change on your map app depending on what side of the US-Canada border you’re on.
  
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• Skip the iPhone 18 With Up to $291 Off iPhone 17 Pro Models

  28-08-2026 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  Renewed premium models are discounted in all colors and storage options at Amazon ahead of the iPhone 18 event.
  
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• Why Wait for Labor Day? You Can Already Save Up to 58% Off EcoFlow Power Solutions

  28-08-2026 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  We’re more than a week away from Labor Day, but you don’t have to wait until then to save on backup power.
  
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• Meta Keeps Trying to Fix Glasses Privacy Concerns With New Update

  28-08-2026 17:44 via cnet.com
  
  Another update for Meta glasses aims to shut down recording when the light’s off, and an ad campaign is trying to address the pervert concerns.
  
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• Amazon Deals of the Day: This Award-Winning Game Console Is for the Whole Family, and Its Now 20% Off

  28-08-2026 17:22 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, score a Ring security cam and an Anker power bank at super low prices.
  
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• This Linux and Windows app makes managing all your documents easier

  28-08-2026 16:54 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're a student, writer, or professional juggling documents, this app can help keep you organized.
  
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• Apple TV Now Costs More. Here’s What to Know

  28-08-2026 16:42 via cnet.com
  
  A price hike has also hit Apple One, affecting subscribers in the US.
  
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• 91% of professionals say their firm still falls short on AI - how to fix that

  28-08-2026 15:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Research suggests a gap between AI ambition and on-the-ground reality, but the good news is that professionals can fill it by focusing on well-grounded explorations and solid production use cases.
  
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• Apple’s M6 Mac Mini Was Just Announced, and You Can Already Save on Your Preorder

  28-08-2026 15:31 via cnet.com
  
  Skip the Apple Store and order your new desktop Mac right here instead.
  
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• The 2026 Midterms Are Coming. Political Deepfakes Are Already Here

  28-08-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Remember that fake Joe Biden robocall? That likely won’t be the last AI deepfake we see during election season.
  
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• I've tested dozens of robot vacuums - this new $599 Roborock has all the features I need

  28-08-2026 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro is a midrange robot vacuum and mop with a hands-free cleaning experience.
  
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• Apple Isn’t Following Its Typical Playbook for the September iPhone Event

  28-08-2026 14:16 via cnet.com
  
  Tim Cook is having a wild last week on the job.
  
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• Apple Couldn’t Wait on New Macs

  28-08-2026 14:05 via cnet.com
  
  Apple has news to “surprise” us on Sept 9, but what do you mean there’s a new Mac Mini with M6 chip suddenly on sale? Don’t count on a typical September from Apple. Bridget Carey explains why Apple couldn’t wait on new Macs, but we keep waiting for the big iPhone event. Tim Cook’s final week as Apple CEO is full of unexpected news: Walmart is finally accepting Apple Pay.
  
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• The iPhone Air Is One of Apple’s Most Important Products, Even if It Wasn’t a Blockbuster

  28-08-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple’s super-thin iPhone didn’t sell like crazy, but it helped set the stage for something bigger: the long-rumored foldable.
  
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• ‘MobLand’ Returns to Paramount Plus in September, Along With ‘Scary Movie 6,’ ‘Golden Axe,’ and More

  28-08-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  These titles plus new seasons of Survivor and The Amazing Race are dropping this month.
  
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