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• Rocketman review: Elton John biopic is a stylish musical journey - CNET

  23-05-2019 23:44 via cnet.com
  A long, long time coming, the movie honors the legendary musician's gift, his song, but doesn't always go deep enough.
  
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• Black Hole Stars Are Apparently Real and Help Explain a Long-Standing Mystery

  14-08-2026 15:40 via cnet.com
  
  Astronomers may have discovered a bizarre new type of star with a black hole at its center.
  
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• Google Pixel Watch 5: Smart and Snappier, but Spendier | Lab Report

  14-08-2026 15:04 via cnet.com
  
  Google just announced a bunch of new products at its Made by Google event, including the brand-new Pixel Watch 5. On the surface, there isn’t much to see compared with the 4, but will upgrades to Gemini Intelligence be enough to tempt you to upgrade?
  
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• You Don’t Always Need a Student ID for Apple’s Back-to-School Deals

  14-08-2026 14:40 via cnet.com
  
  Apple has a hidden certified refurbished store that offers the popular MacBook Neo for $100 off.
  
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• Dance to Your Favorite Tunes With $100 Off the Sonos Move 2

  14-08-2026 14:40 via cnet.com
  
  This $100 discount drops your total to $399 today.
  
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• Life on Mars? It Remains a Tantalizing Topic for Scientific Study

  14-08-2026 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Earth’s neighbor still has secrets that science is trying to figure out, and one of them is potential signs of life.
  
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• Don’t Pay Full Price for a MacBook: How to Find Apple Discounts

  14-08-2026 14:19 via cnet.com
  
  Apple Stores don’t typically have sales, but there are sometimes discounts — if you know where to look. Bridget Carey explains the fine print of Apple’s latest back-to-school promotions for students and offers some other tricks to scoring a cheaper laptop and accessories.
  
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• Outrun Your Excuses and Grab the Bowflex T16 Treadmill for Just $1,999

  14-08-2026 14:04 via cnet.com
  
  Bring the gym to your living room while saving $300.
  
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• Google’s Pixel Phones Are Getting a Tap-to-Share Feature for Contact Info and More

  14-08-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Google says the new Quick Share feature is an “instant, two-way exchange” for sharing.
  
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• I used OpenFactory to build my own Linux distro overnight - this AI tool is going to be big

  14-08-2026 13:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Need a custom Linux distribution, but don't have time to learn how to build one? OpenFactory can help you.
  
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• Dell Ultrasharp U3425WE Monitor Review: Display and a Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station in One

  14-08-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  A solid ultrawide office monitor, but one hell of a USB docking station.
  
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• Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra: How These $1,300 Flagship Phones Stack Up

  14-08-2026 03:02 via cnet.com
  
  Google’s new Pixel 11 Pro XL has the same wallet-aching price as Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, but which one should you buy? I compared the two to find out.
  
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• This free Android assistant fixes my biggest Gemini frustration - and keeps my data private

  14-08-2026 02:00 via zdnet.com
  
  With Google set to retire Assistant, and Gemini not exactly the replacement many of us want, Dicio is a solid option. There's one catch.
  
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• Google’s New Pixel 11 Phones Get Higher Starting Prices — Blame the RAM Shortage

  14-08-2026 01:54 via cnet.com
  
  This year’s Pixel devices all got pricier. Here’s why.
  
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• We Spotted So Many Workarounds for Flock’s New Rules on Police Camera Surveillance

  14-08-2026 01:20 via cnet.com
  
  Toothless limitations aren’t a great look for Flock’s modern surveillance.
  
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• Pixel 11 vs Pixel 10: How Google’s New $899 Flagship Compares With the Old $799 One

  14-08-2026 01:07 via cnet.com
  
  Should you get the shiny new Pixel 11? Or save some money and get last year’s Pixel 10. We’re here to help. This is our Google Pixel buying guide.
  
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• WhatsApp Fights Back Against Scammers With New AI Alert Tool

  14-08-2026 00:45 via cnet.com
  
  Meta’s new Scam Alert tool will flag potential scam texts in WhatsApp while your messages stay encrypted.
  
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• Pets Left in a Ruff Spot After Automatic Feeders Go Down

  14-08-2026 00:27 via cnet.com
  
  An outage affecting Petlibro automatic feeders left some pets hungry, customers report.
  
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• Pixel Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 9: Comparing Google and Samsung’s New Watches

  14-08-2026 00:20 via cnet.com
  
  Both new watches from Google and Samsung can work with any Android phone, but they have different features and perks.
  
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• Using AI Shopping Carts Could Lead You to Spend More Money, Study Says

  14-08-2026 00:16 via cnet.com
  
  Smart screens mounted on shopping carts might change people’s behavior at grocery stores in a few interesting ways.
  
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• Pixel Watch 5 Will Call Emergency Services if It Detects a Breathing Emergency

  13-08-2026 23:51 via cnet.com
  
  The new feature will be available on the Pixel Watch 4 as well.
  
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• OpenAI Now Has a ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux

  13-08-2026 23:50 via cnet.com
  
  Ubuntu, Debian and Fedora distributions get first dibs.
  
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• Shoppers Outside the US May Have to Wait Longer for the Folding iPhone, Report Suggests

  13-08-2026 23:21 via cnet.com
  
  A variety of issues could slow down the rollout of the anticipated new Apple device.
  
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• What’s a Good Case for My Next iPhone? A Complete Guide to Practical Protection

  13-08-2026 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  A practical, hype-free guide to navigating phone case protection, MagSafe accessories and personalization options before your new iPhone arrives.
  
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• Our Favorite NordicTrack Treadmill Is 30% Off, Bringing This Fancy Machine Down to $3,000

  13-08-2026 22:49 via cnet.com
  
  Our top pick for best treadmills just got a nice $1,300 discount.
  
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• This AI Chatbot Was Just One Busy Guy, and He Has Hit His Limit

  13-08-2026 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  People ask Tucker Bryant’s ChatTJB for advice on everything from their fiction and personal dilemmas to how they should spend their free time.
  
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• I tried the new ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux - but I'll stick to my browser for now

  13-08-2026 22:46 via zdnet.com
  
  This preview release of ChatGPT Desktop for Linux supports Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora is here.
  
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• My Favorite Sunrise Alarm Clock Now Tracks Your Sleep — No Wearable Required

  13-08-2026 22:09 via cnet.com
  
  Hatch released its Sleep Clock, a contactless sleep tracker to help improve your sleep.
  
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• Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 14, #1882

  13-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today’s NYT Wordle puzzle for Aug. 14, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 14 #894

  13-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  The completed NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 14, 2026.
  
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