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• School is starting -- and the broadband gap will be a massive problem - CNET

  26-08-2020 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The digital divide means millions of American children don't have broadband connections at home, even as their schools hold virtual classes.
  
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• Microsoft finally realized Windows 11 is too annoying. Can it be fixed?

  04-08-2026 15:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft's latest progress report details much-needed Windows 11 improvements in reliability, performance, stability, and usability. But pressure to monetize key features remains.
  
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• T-Mobile Is Stretching Its Device Commitment to 3 Years with New Installment and “2.0” Phone Plans

  04-08-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  The carrier is incrementing its plans to “2.0” versions and giving customers the option of paying off devices over 36 months.
  
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• Get Your Weekends Back With the Ecovacs Deebot T50 and Save $101, Today Only

  04-08-2026 14:01 via cnet.com
  
  Sit back while this combination vacuum and mop cleans your floors for you.
  
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• Your Desk Is Begging for This $400 Samsung OLED Gaming Monitor

  04-08-2026 13:41 via cnet.com
  
  Save $200 on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 and put your old monitor out of its misery.
  
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• The best anti-AI smartphones in 2026: Expert tested and recommended

  04-08-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Sick to death of unwanted AI features getting stuffed into your smartphone? We tested the best models from Apple, Samsung, and more that forego AI in favor of features you actually need.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Review: Better Battery, Better Galaxy Watch

  04-08-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  I spent three weeks testing Samsung’s rugged flagship, and it’s a nice blend of durability and polish — for a premium.
  
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• The best Garmin watches of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

  04-08-2026 12:01 via zdnet.com
  
  I tested the best Garmin watches to help you decide which smartwatch is the right option for you as we enter marathon season.
  
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• The best Hisense TVs of 2026: Expert tested for streaming, gaming, and more

  04-08-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Hisense has quickly become one of the more trusted names in mid-range TVs, and has recently started to offer truly premium-grade screens for high-end home theaters with new technology like RGB Mini LED panels and AI integration.
  
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• Flock’s AI Cameras May Have Misread Over 70% of License Plates, Creating New Headaches for Cities

  04-08-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  New data suggests Flock surveillance cameras have an abyssal recognition rate. Here’s what that’s a major problem for drivers.
  
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• AI is finding bugs faster than humans can fix them: How enterprise security teams must adapt

  04-08-2026 10:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It's far easier to find security holes than to fix them, and leaving it to AI can introduce 9 times as many new vulnerabilities as developers do.
  
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• Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Aug. 4

  04-08-2026 05:19 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 4, 2026.
  
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• Malwarebytes Offers US College Students 2 Years of Free Antivirus Protection

  04-08-2026 01:43 via cnet.com
  
  The security suite’s new Student Protection Program covers three devices for eligible students at US universities.
  
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• Equifax Customers Have a Month to Claim a Piece of $2.2M Class Action Settlement

  04-08-2026 01:01 via cnet.com
  
  The 37,000 affected customers can file a claim from now until the Sept. 1 deadline.
  
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• Lenovo Shares Images of New Googlebook and 2-in-1 Tablet

  04-08-2026 00:37 via cnet.com
  
  We now have a better idea of what the Chromebook successor might look like.
  
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• Apple’s Rumored Camera-Equipped AirPods Could Arrive as Early as This Year

  03-08-2026 23:35 via cnet.com
  
  The cameras would reportedly assist Siri, rather than be used to take photos, but questions remain.
  
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• The End of August Will Feature a Lunar Eclipse Visible All Over North America

  03-08-2026 23:19 via cnet.com
  
  The eclipse is technically a partial lunar eclipse, but at 93% coverage, it’s close enough.
  
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• Hughesnet Files for Bankruptcy After Bleeding Customers to Starlink

  03-08-2026 22:53 via cnet.com
  
  Years of pressure from SpaceX’s Starlink have pushed the legacy satellite provider into a Chapter 11 filing. Here’s what it means for customers.
  
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• Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 4, #1872

  03-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle No. 1,872 for Tuesday, Aug. 4.
  
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• Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 4 #884

  03-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 884 for Aug. 4.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 4, #680

  03-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 680 for Tuesday, Aug. 4.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 4, #1150

  03-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,150 for Tuesday, Aug. 4.
  
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• The Ember Smart Mug 2 will keep your coffee warm for hours - and it's on sale

  03-08-2026 21:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Keep your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate at the perfect temperature with the Ember self-heating mug.
  
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• T-Mobile will give you the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip for practically nothing if you preorder now

  03-08-2026 21:31 via zdnet.com
  
  New and existing T-Mobile customers can save up to $1,100 on Samsung's latest flip phone now (including the pink color). Here's how.
  
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• Grab This Lenovo Idea Tab for Just $150 at Amazon Before School Starts

  03-08-2026 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  This already affordable tablet is now $63 off, so everyone can get the tech they need to start the school year.
  
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• I tried buying a MacBook Air from Apple today - shipping was delayed by over a month

  03-08-2026 20:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple is starting to feel the global memory shortage, with MacBook Air shipments delayed by a month or more.
  
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• Boox Is Offering Its Gorgeous E-Readers and Tablets for up to 15% Off in Time for Back-to-School

  03-08-2026 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Lug books and notes to class without straining your back while saving on these slim
  
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• AI is both a cyber weapon and a massive target, CrowdStrike warns

  03-08-2026 19:52 via zdnet.com
  
  The same AI tools triggering suspicious alerts are being attacked by cybercriminals in droves.
  
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• Switch to RingCentral and Get Up to 12 Months of VoIP Service Free

  03-08-2026 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  Upgrade your business’s communications for free before it’s too late.
  
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• Take Your Dual-Screen Setup Anywhere With This $99 Portable Asus Monitor

  03-08-2026 19:01 via cnet.com
  
  It’s got a 15.6-inch screen, a built-in kickstand and it’s $50 off right now at Amazon.
  
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