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• Rise of the shelf scanning robot

  11-12-2018 11:48 via zdnet.com
  There's growing competition among robotics companies targeting brick & mortar retail.
  
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• Are You Sick of All the Fake Amazon Brands? Try This Free Browser Extension

  17-07-2026 20:08 via cnet.com
  
  I tried the new Knockoff extension to filter out all the cheaply made junk I don't want to buy.
  
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• Moonshot's open-source Kimi K3 model beats Anthropic's Fable 5 on this benchmark

  17-07-2026 19:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Our AI Model Release Tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.
  
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• This Levoit is the best smart air purifier I've tested (and it's on sale)

  17-07-2026 19:32 via zdnet.com
  
  The Levoit Vital 200S-P is the smart air purifier to beat, with a washable prefilter and a capacity to clean up to 1,800 square feet in one hour.
  
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• Tesla Created a $225 Balance Bike for Tots, and It's Already Sold Out

  17-07-2026 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  The bike isn't motorized and is completely toddler-powered.
  
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• This air purifier is helping keep my home's air free of wildfire smoke - and it's on sale

  17-07-2026 18:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Get cleaner air for less with the Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max air purifier for 20% off on Amazon right now.
  
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• Dell XPS 16 review: A sleek, high-end laptop perfect for creatives and professionals

  17-07-2026 18:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Dell's XPS 16 screams 'Premium laptop' thanks to its sleek design, OLED screen, and powerful hardware.
  
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• iOS 27 Public Beta: It's... Fine I Guess?

  17-07-2026 18:26 via cnet.com
  
  Even if you don't use AI, I found some useful features in the iOS 27 beta. They're smaller, quality-of-life changes, but you won't want to skip them.
  
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• Best AI Video Generators of 2026: Gemini Omni, Adobe Firefly and More Compared

  17-07-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  AI video generators are not created equal. These are the best ones we've tested.
  
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• Back-to-School Laptops and Tablet Prices Are Going Up, but There's a Workaround

  17-07-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Certified refurbished tech can help you save on your device, but don't expect all-time-low price drops.
  
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• F1 Is One of the Loudest Sports on Earth. This Is What Audiologists Recommend to Protect Your Hearing at the Belgian Grand Prix

  17-07-2026 16:55 via cnet.com
  
  Here's how McLaren protects its team and what experts want F1 fans to know before race day.
  
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• AI Chatbot Responses Often Mirror Government Censorship, Report Finds

  17-07-2026 16:52 via cnet.com
  
  When providing information about countries with restricted speech, the AI models behind chatbots and agents often sidestep prompts or offer responses trained on censored materials.
  
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• Track Your Flights (and Delays and Cancellations) Easily With a Native iPhone App

  17-07-2026 16:45 via cnet.com
  
  You've got a built-in flight tracker on your iPhone, and it's probably on your home screen.
  
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• I tested this backup power station during a real blackout - don't make my mistakes

  17-07-2026 16:15 via zdnet.com
  
  A real three-day blackout revealed problems I never would've found on a power station's spec sheet.
  
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• I wore 3 blood pressure watches for a month to find the most accurate - and this one wins

  17-07-2026 16:04 via zdnet.com
  
  I tested Samsung, Amazfit, and Doctor Fit blood pressure watches - and only one rivaled my Garmin Index BP Monitor.
  
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• 5 underrated iOS 27 features that make my iPhone way better - and none are Siri AI

  17-07-2026 16:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Some of my favorite new features in iOS 27 are flying under the radar, but no less impactful.
  
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• How to get a tax-free Mac, iPad, or iPhone in these 8 states - but only on these dates

  17-07-2026 15:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Certain states will let you buy items tax-free from different retailers, and Apple is one of them. Here's when and the products that qualify.
  
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• How to get a tax-free Mac, iPad, or iPhone in 8 states - but only on these dates

  17-07-2026 15:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Certain states will let you buy items tax-free from different retailers, and Apple is one of them. Here's when and the products that qualify.
  
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• Stream the World Cup Finals for Free With a VPN

  17-07-2026 15:13 via cnet.com
  
  A VPN can help you watch every FIFA World Cup 2026 match, potentially even for free.
  
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• 'The SaaS apocalypse is overrated': How Workday and other software provders plan to survive AI

  17-07-2026 15:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Experts warn that an extinction event is coming for SaaS, thanks to AI disintermediation. Here's why some vendors remain skeptical.
  
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• The 7 Best Sleep Trackers to Help You Rest Better Tonight

  17-07-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Sleep can be a struggle for some people, but there are some devices that can help.
  
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• How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

  17-07-2026 14:31 via cnet.com
  
  Catch Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber and more during the championship game on Sunday.
  
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• Apple vs. OpenAI: These Lawsuit Details Are Wild video

  17-07-2026 14:01 via cnet.com
  
  Apple sued OpenAI, accusing the company of stealing its trade secrets. But what now? CNET's Bridget Carey breaks down what to expect next -- and how it might impact OpenAI's hardware plans.
  
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• Siri AI vs. Old Siri on Apple Watch: It Wasn't Even Close

  17-07-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The WatchOS 27 public beta is here, and Apple's revamped assistant finally does what Siri should have been doing all along.
  
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• MacBook Neo vs. XPS 13: We All Win! video

  17-07-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's MacBook Neo certainly shook up the entry-level laptop market when it arrived in March, but Dell already had plans to do the same with its budget-friendly XPS 13. Here's how these two match up and which you should get.
  
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• How to Change the Most Annoying iOS 27 Settings on Your iPhone

  17-07-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can tone down Liquid Glass, shorten Siri AI's memory and stop subtitles from automatically appearing in videos.
  
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• Apple vs. Open AI Explained: The Battle for AI Gadgets Begins With a Juicy Lawsuit

  17-07-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Ah, so that's why we didn't hear about ChatGPT at WWDC this year.
  
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• Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker Review: A Pair Is the Way to Go

  17-07-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  A direct competitor to Sonos' Era 100 speaker, the attractively designed Lifestyle Ultra has excellent sound for its size and built-in Google Cast support -- but you'll probably want two.
  
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• Own a Pixel? You can add device protection now for $5/month - but should you?

  17-07-2026 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you skipped Google's phone insurance at checkout, you can now add it again. But should you?
  
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• ‘Adversarial clothing’: are garments designed to confuse facial recognition systems about to go mainstream?

  17-07-2026 11:00 via theguardian.com
  Designers say that as well as offering a degree of protection from surveillance, their clothes make a powerful fashion statement about the importance of privacyAs facial recognition technology is rolled out across Britain’s public spaces, a new generation of designers say privacy could be the next big fashion trend.Companies have started incorporating “adversarial patterns” in their garments – carefully designed arrangements of shapes, colours and repeated motifs said to
  
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