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• Pixel 5's subtly natural looks offer a 90Hz display - CNET

  15-10-2020 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Pixel 5 in "sage green" looks blue or green depending on the light -- but either way the 90Hz screen impresses.
  
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• Samsung’s Foldables Got Pricier. The RAM Shortage Is Part of the Bill

  22-07-2026 23:02 via cnet.com
  
  Here’s a breakdown of what the new devices will cost you.
  
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• New to Linux? This 10-day checklist will help you settle in nice and easy

  22-07-2026 23:00 via zdnet.com
  
  I wish I had followed this 10-day plan when I started using Linux 30 years ago.
  
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• Keep Your Home Library in Your Backpack With a Kindle for as Low as $85

  22-07-2026 22:37 via cnet.com
  
  You can keep up with your summer reading stack and save up to $160 when you grab a new Kindle from Best Buy.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Moto Razr Ultra: I've spent time with both, here's what I prefer

  22-07-2026 22:22 via zdnet.com
  
  The Moto Razr Ultra has some of the best software on a phone, but how does it compare to the new Samsung Z Flip 8?
  
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• Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 23, #1860

  22-07-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle No. 1,860 for Thursday, July 23.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 23, #1138

  22-07-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,137 for Thursday, July 23.
  
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• Amazon Deals of the Day: Skip Samsung’s Preorder and Save Big on the Galaxy S25 Plus

  22-07-2026 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, score 70% off the Blink floodlight camera and almost $30 off the Lenovo Idea Tab.
  
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• I lost 100 pounds in 7 months: How a smart scale and an Apple Watch helped track my progress

  22-07-2026 21:24 via zdnet.com
  
  While my iPhone and Apple Watch were core to my weight loss journey, I also have Android recommendations.
  
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• Original Xbox Games Are Coming to PC Starting With Four Fan Favorites

  22-07-2026 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  Playable through Microsoft’s new Xbox Backward Compatibility program for PC, you’ll be able to relive classic Xbox titles directly on your laptop, desktop or handheld.
  
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• Original Xbox Games Are Coming to PC Starting With 4 Fan Favorites

  22-07-2026 21:19 via cnet.com
  
  Playable through Microsoft’s new Xbox Backward Compatibility program for PC, you’ll be able to relive classic Xbox titles directly on your laptop, desktop or handheld.
  
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• I tested this fan-equipped MagSafe charger in a heat wave - and it actually kept my iPhone cool

  22-07-2026 21:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Extreme heat isn't just a problem for you. It's a problem for your tech, too. That's where ESR's phone charger with active cooling shines.
  
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• Samsung’s Passport Pivot Is the Best Thing to Happen to Foldables

  22-07-2026 21:04 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Samsung is laying down the blueprint to give Apple the fight of its life.
  
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• Lenovo Knocks $850 Off Its Slim 7X Laptop in Time for Back-to-School Shopping

  22-07-2026 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  It’s got 32GB of RAM, a stunning OLED display, 24-hour battery life, and it’s down to $1,250 right now.
  
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• Level Up on a Budget, With Up to 85% Off at Woot’s Summer of Gaming Sale

  22-07-2026 20:01 via cnet.com
  
  The sale runs all week, but you can score some extra savings if you get your order in today.
  
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• Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, July 22

  22-07-2026 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 22.
  
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• I gave Perplexity's agentic AI 5 complex tasks to run on my Mac - and I'll do it again

  22-07-2026 19:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Perplexity's Mac app offers its own agentic AI, Personal Computer, which can handle multi-step tasks on your computer from start to finish. See why the results impressed me.
  
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• Firefox 153 enables Containers by default, and you can create your own - here's how

  22-07-2026 19:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Containers are a boon to your browsing security and privacy. Out of the box, Firefox now gives you four pre-configured containers: Personal, Work, Banking, and Shopping.
  
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• The best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 cases: Expert recommended

  22-07-2026 19:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip 8 phones have arrived, and we found the best phone cases from brands like Torras, Spigen, Pitaka, and more to protect your new device.
  
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• ‘Don’t Get the Glasses!’ Lorde’s War Cry Signals a Backlash About to Hit Hard

  22-07-2026 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Smart glasses, including Kylie Jenner’s new version of the Meta Glasses, are increasingly being marketed towards women and girls. But do we want them?
  
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• AI agent went rogue and hacked startup by itself, OpenAI reveals

  22-07-2026 18:34
  Company behind ChatGPT says agent ‘cheated’ an evaluation by attacking a Hugging Face database OpenAI has revealed that an autonomous AI agent powered by its technology went rogue during a test, accessed the open web and hacked a prominent startup by itself in an “unprecedented incident”.The company behind ChatGPT said the startup Hugging Face had detected and contained the agent – an AI tool designed to carry out tasks without human assistance – which had ent
  
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• Samsung’s Newest Watches Are Available to Preorder, and You Can Even Score One for Free

  22-07-2026 18:32 via cnet.com
  
  From the newest Galaxy Watch models to Samsung’s latest smart glasses and accessories, here’s where to preorder everything announced at Galaxy Unpacked.
  
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• The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra cases of 2026: Expert recommended

  22-07-2026 18:19 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 8 phones are here, and we found the best phone cases from brands like Spigen, Dbrand, and more to protect your new device.
  
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• Narwal Flow 2 review: The robot vacuum that finally perfected obstacle avoidance

  22-07-2026 18:15 via zdnet.com
  
  The Narwal Flow 2 promises to be one of the best robot vacuum cleaners for obstacle avoidance and mopping - and it is.
  
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• If You Preorder These New Samsung Galaxy Phones, You Can Save Hundreds

  22-07-2026 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung just announced the Galaxy Flip 8, Fold 8 and the Fold Ultra. Here’s how you can score a nice preorder deal.
  
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• Preorder the new Galaxy Z Flip 8 or Z Fold 8 at Amazon and get up to a $350 gift card, free

  22-07-2026 18:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Mobile carriers aren't the only ones offering deals on Samsung's new Galaxy phone lineup. Preorder at Amazon and get a free digital gift card.
  
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• 3 ways Samsung deeply integrates Gemini AI into its new Galaxy devices

  22-07-2026 18:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung Unpacked was as much about software as it was hardware.
  
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• Samsung Wants Us to Pay $2,000 for a New Galaxy Phone. It’s a ‘No’ for Me

  22-07-2026 17:54 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Samsung is selling AI features we didn’t ask for, at a premium we didn’t need.
  
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• 'AI is an enormous tailwind for software companies': 5 tips for adapting to the new 'SaS' model

  22-07-2026 17:18 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's what people are getting wrong about the so-called SaaS apocalypse.
  
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• Why are OpenAI and Anthropic cheering on regulation in Australia? The answer has global reach

  22-07-2026 17:00
  The companies hope to follow in the footsteps of SpaceX, which raised $86bn and soared to a $2.1tn valuation after it listed on public markets in JuneGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTop US AI developers Anthropic and OpenAI cheered when Australia announced it would set new AI rules.Big tech celebrating limits on their Silicon Valley VC-funded free-for-all might seem counterintuitive but there’s a much broader play than just what happens in one relatively small ma
  
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