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• Put down the gamepad, these are the best tabletop board games for video gamers - CNET

  18-05-2019 14:10 via cnet.com
  These tabletop games combine real-world cards and dice with companion apps and video game themes.
  
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• This Seriously Stunning 85-Inch LG TV Is Down to Its Lowest Price Yet

  29-07-2026 16:20 via cnet.com
  
  The LG QNED73B 4K TV is over $400 off right now so you can get one in your living room for less than $1,000.
  
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• Walmart Deals of the Day: You’ve Got a Rare Chance to Save Over $100 on the AirPods Max 2

  29-07-2026 15:17 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, nearly half off an MSI monitor and a simple single-serve Keurig for less than $75.
  
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• I tested a premium Linux laptop that's as light as it is powerful - here's why I love it

  29-07-2026 15:15 via zdnet.com
  
  The Ar Gen 1 is an impressive device, suitable for anyone from students to developers to business owners.
  
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• How to remap the Windows 11 Copilot key and restore your missing Right Ctrl button

  29-07-2026 15:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Pressing the Copilot key on your laptop keyboard launches Copilot. But whether or not you use Microsoft's AI, you can remap the key to trigger a different feature.
  
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• Samsung’s Smart Glasses Are Almost Here: Here’s How They’ll Work

  29-07-2026 14:36 via cnet.com
  
  Will Samsung and Google figure out ways for their glasses to overcome privacy concerns? Unclear, but here’s how they’ll work and what you need to know.
  
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• I tried ArchEZ to see if it really makes Arch Linux easy for beginners - and it delivered

  29-07-2026 14:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Arch Linux doesn't have to be challenging, and ArchEZ proves that point with point-and-click ease.
  
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• 75% of workers ask AI questions instead of colleagues - with potentially serious consequences

  29-07-2026 14:19 via zdnet.com
  
  A series of studies revealed that employees are spending less time asking their coworkers for help. Here's how that tactic could backfire and how organizations need to adapt.
  
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• 74% of workers ask AI questions instead of colleagues - with potentially serious consequences

  29-07-2026 14:19 via zdnet.com
  
  A series of studies revealed that employees are spending less time asking their coworkers for help. Here's how that tactic could backfire and how organizations need to adapt.
  
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• Samsung, Google and Apple Made It Way Easier to Switch From an iPhone to Android

  29-07-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new way to switch from an iPhone to Android isn’t perfect, but it’s far smoother.
  
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• Peacock Premium to Join YouTube Premium, Recover Your Google Account With a Video and Dangerous Wildfire Predictions | Tech Today

  29-07-2026 13:51 via cnet.com
  
  Wes Ott covers today’s biggest tech stories, including Youtube and NBCUniversal’s major deal. Plus, Google adds selfie videos as a new recovery method, and wildfires on prediction markets.
  
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• Peacock Premium to Join YouTube Premium, Recover Your Google Account With a Video, and Dangerous Predictions on Wildfires | Tech Today

  29-07-2026 13:51 via cnet.com
  
  Wes Ott covers today’s biggest tech stories, including Youtube and NBCUniversal’s major deal. Plus, Google adds selfie videos as a new recovery method, and wildfires on prediction markets.
  
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• I’ve Been Testing Handheld Fans All Summer. This Is the $50 One I Throw in My Bag

  29-07-2026 13:01 via cnet.com
  
  I’ve been testing Jisulife’s Pro1 Mini for several weeks, and it’s one of my favorite handheld fans of the summer.
  
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• WWE SummerSlam 2026: When It Starts, How to Watch and Match Card

  29-07-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Wrestling’s biggest summer event is back, and it’s happening over two nights.
  
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• Get Apple Music's student discount plus Apple TV for just $6 a month - here's how

  29-07-2026 11:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Students can save big on an Apple Music subscription. Here's how to get it.
  
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• The new HP Omen 16 Slim isn't actually that skinny, but it is a surprisingly good budget gaming laptop - if you can get it at the right price

  29-07-2026 11:16 via techradar.com
  
  HP Omen 16 Slim: Two-minute reviewIn these strange times where PC memory prices seemingly double by the day, an affordable gaming laptop is a tantalising prospect. But is it actually realistic? Enter the HP Omen 16 Slim, HP's latest mainstream gaming portable.There are two core variants of the Omen 16, a standard-sized model and this so-called "Slim". Long story short, this Slim model is a little skinnier but still isn't exactly super compact for a 16-inch laptop, thanks to not only a fairly hef
  
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• I tested the Ultrahuman Ring Pro: Rich in features, but still a hard sell

  29-07-2026 11:15 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest ring from Ultrahuman is packed with features, but it's both larger and more expensive than its predecessor.
  
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• I Test Coffee Gear for a Living. Here’s Why I Use a Stand-Alone Grinder for Espresso

  29-07-2026 11:02 via cnet.com
  
  Who knew that an espresso grinder says something about you?
  
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• DataImpulse Proxy Service Review

  29-07-2026 10:15 via techradar.com
  
  A relative newcomer in the industry, DataImpulse has grabbed a slice of the proxy pie thanks to its wallet-friendly, high-performing service. From more than 90 million ethically-sourced residential IPs across 195 locations to mobile and datacenter proxies, users gain access to a speedy and reliable global network.The company specializes in creating custom proxy services for businesses, though individual users who aim to access data from anywhere and collect the information they need will have no
  
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• 5 ways I speed up my Android phone beyond clearing system cache - all for free

  29-07-2026 10:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's how I improve the performance of my Google Pixel, Samsung, and even Motorola. Or at least make it seem that way.
  
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• Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, July 29

  29-07-2026 06:02 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 29.
  
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• Online Scams May Be Costing Americans 7 Times More Than Reported

  29-07-2026 02:28 via cnet.com
  
  A new estimate suggests reported losses reveal only a fraction of the damage, as crypto, AI and social media make fraud easier to spread.
  
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• American Airlines Flights Resume After Being Grounded by System Outage

  29-07-2026 01:27 via cnet.com
  
  The FAA issued a ground stop advisory, keeping the airline’s fleet on the ground.
  
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• A New Smart Ring Uses Finger Sweat to Track Health

  29-07-2026 01:10 via cnet.com
  
  Researchers believe they’ve created the first smart ring to monitor biochemical health measurements like glucose, vitamin C and alcohol levels.
  
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• Pixel 11 Models Will Start With 256GB Storage, Report Says

  29-07-2026 00:37 via cnet.com
  
  Google may be discontinuing the 128GB storage option for future Pixel devices.
  
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• HBO Max Joins the Vertical Video Game With ‘HBO Max Shorts’

  29-07-2026 00:33 via cnet.com
  
  “HBO Max Shorts” is one of two new mobile features coming to iOS users in the US.
  
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• The Government’s Indictment of an Activist Tests Whether You Have a Right to Wipe Your Phone

  28-07-2026 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Samuel Tunick used GrapheneOS to delete his phone’s data. The US claims that’s destroying evidence.
  
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• Signalis and Dying Light 2 Dominate PlayStation Plus’s Free August Games

  28-07-2026 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Get ready for cosmic dread, zombies and one Big Walk on PlayStation Plus.
  
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• I Lived Without Cooking Gas for Over a Month. These Hacks Helped Me Feed My Family

  28-07-2026 22:43 via cnet.com
  
  This tech lets you prepare meals without turning on your stove, making it perfect for heat waves.
  
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• Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 29 #878

  28-07-2026 22:40 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 878 for July 29.
  
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