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• Phone with dual front-facing cameras is perfect for selfie fanatics

  19-01-2017 19:33
  
  You've probably heard of big-name Chinese phone makers like Xiaomi, Huawei and Meizu. But you might want to start keeping a closer eye on Vivo. The Chinese phone maker's been around since 2009, but it's just now starting to kick things up a notch. Take the company's newest phone, the Vivo V5Plus. It's got two front-facing cameras to take the ultimate selfie. SEE ALSO: Everything we think we know about the Samsung Galaxy S8 Vivo's not the first company to include two front-facing cameras. LG's V1
  
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• CNET Readers Are Convinced Apple Has a Foldable iPhone Coming. But What About Smart Glasses?

  30-07-2026 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  Here’s what CNET readers predict Apple will do this fall.
  
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• B&H Photo Just Knocked $100 Off a 4TB SanDisk SSD That You Can Take Practically Anywhere

  30-07-2026 16:10 via cnet.com
  
  It’s protected against water, dust and drops, and you can pick it up for $800 right now.
  
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• This Unbelievable One-Day Deal Knocks Over 60% Off a Rugged Pelican Backpack

  30-07-2026 15:47 via cnet.com
  
  You’ve only got a few hours left to grab the 18-liter Aegis travel backpack for just $70.
  
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• The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is so good, I don't see the point of flip phones any more

  30-07-2026 15:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung is betting on an unorthodox form factor to take its foldables forward - and its own Z Flip could be the first casualty.
  
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• Google Earth added Nano Banana, and I immediately reimagined Philly with zombies and evil clowns

  30-07-2026 14:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Can Google Earth's new AI accurately redesign homes, recreate history, and imagine the future? I tested Nano Banana across several locations, and the results ranged from useful to gloriously absurd.
  
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• At $850, This Shark Robot Helps You Catch The Stains You Can’t

  30-07-2026 14:29 via cnet.com
  
  Save $450 on Shark’s latest robot vacuum, now $850, with UV Stain Detect, HyperSonic mopping and a self-cleaning dock.
  
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• How I free up Windows disk space and shred sensitive data for free with open-source BleachBit

  30-07-2026 14:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Running low on hard disk space or just want to get rid of junk files? The free BleachBit utility can easily handle that assignment. Here's why it beats Storage Sense.
  
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• Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review: A Passport-Size Shape-Shifter for Every Moment

  30-07-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung’s reimagined book-style foldable is compact and versatile, making it the ideal device for consuming all kinds of content. It’s also just delightful to use.
  
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• DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Review: The Best Vlogging Camera You Can’t Buy

  30-07-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  It’s a potent gimbal camera that I love using, but those of you in the US are out of luck.
  
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• Amazon is selling this Samsung 2TB SATA SSD for over 60% off right now

  30-07-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  While not as speedy as its NVMe cousins, the Samsung 870 Evo 2TB SSD is still a great choice for both work and play - especially at this price.
  
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• This docking station's 'hidden compartment' disrupted my desktop - for the better

  30-07-2026 10:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Satechi's CubeDock combines a high-speed docking station with a built-in SSD enclosure - and it works so well.
  
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• This $98 Samsung Smart TV Might Be the Best Budget Deal You’ll See Today

  30-07-2026 10:42 via cnet.com
  
  The 32-inch H5000F TV is now at its lowest price ever, making it easy to add a second TV to your home.
  
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• Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, July 30

  30-07-2026 04:12 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 30.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 30, #675

  30-07-2026 03:05 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 30, No. 675
  
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• Filmmaking Beyond the ‘Slop’ of Generative AI

  30-07-2026 03:00 via cnet.com
  
  CNET was given exclusive access to 11 short films created by Google Labs Flow Sessions resident artists.
  
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• Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 30 #879

  30-07-2026 02:48 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 879 for July 30.
  
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• Mark Zuckerberg Is Putting All His Chips on an AI Future, Whether You Want It or Not

  30-07-2026 02:15 via cnet.com
  
  Meta is continuing its push into agentic AI assistants.
  
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• Instagram and Facebook Ads for AI ‘Nudify’ Apps Tied to Meta Ad Partner in China

  30-07-2026 01:38 via cnet.com
  
  GatherOne is one of Meta’s 11 advertising partners in China.
  
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• Microsoft Says Workers Are Now Using Copilot AI as Much as Teams and Outlook

  30-07-2026 01:00 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft bet big on agentic AI, and it seems to be attracting users.
  
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• Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans

  30-07-2026 00:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark Zuckerberg said Meta intends to sell for the first time AI tools to other companies
  
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• Planets, Meteors and an Eclipse: August Is Going to Be a Big Month for Skygazing

  30-07-2026 00:30 via cnet.com
  
  The planet parade is happening around the same time as Perseids and the upcoming solar eclipse.
  
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• Obsbot Meet Flip Review: An Ingenious Folding 4K Webcam

  30-07-2026 00:30 via cnet.com
  
  I like (but don’t love) this ingenious folding 4K webcam for your laptop.
  
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• DoorDash Wins Approval to Begin Delivering by Drone

  30-07-2026 00:14 via cnet.com
  
  There’s no word yet about when or where the food delivery service will begin air operations.
  
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• The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry

  30-07-2026 00:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.
  
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• Spoil Your Inner Artist With This Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera, Now $700 Off

  29-07-2026 23:15 via cnet.com
  
  Level up your photography with this Nikon camera while it’s down to $1,997 at B&H.
  
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• What 'mAh' means for your phone's battery, and why I focus on another metric instead

  29-07-2026 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  New smartphones boast batteries with higher-than-ever mAh numbers, but it's actually a small factor in how long the battery lasts.
  
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• Claude AI Suffers Widespread Outage on Wednesday

  29-07-2026 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Claude’s status page is reporting elevated errors across all models.
  
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• Claude AI Recovering After Widespread Outage on Wednesday

  29-07-2026 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  Reports of problems are dropping sharply as service is restored.
  
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• Runna’s New Feature Adjusts Training Plans Based on Extreme Weather

  29-07-2026 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  If you prefer running outdoors, this new feature could help you stay on track through the summer heat.
  
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