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• Sulfuric acid on a Big Mac makes for a gross-out combo meal - CNET

  23-08-2016 21:15 via cnet.com
  
  Corrosive acid makes contact with a McDonald's hamburger with disgusting (and slightly surprising) results.
  
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• How I block ads with a $7 Raspberry Pi alternative - it's easy

  17-06-2026 15:12 via zdnet.com
  
  Raspberry Pi boards have gotten expensive, so I've been looking for cheaper alternatives. I found one in a tiny ESP32-S3 board.
  
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• Google's big Android sideloading crackdown has a 24-hour catch - how the new limits work

  17-06-2026 15:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Sideloading Android apps will become such a hassle that the practice will effectively die.
  
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• I put the new Siri AI through a 10-round test on my Mac - here's how it did

  17-06-2026 14:34 via zdnet.com
  
  I tried the new Siri on my Mac, and although it's off to a promising start, Apple still has more work to do.
  
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• All Your Wearables Have One Glaring Weakness. What Can We Do About It?

  17-06-2026 14:02 via cnet.com
  
  Wins for the right-to-repair movement mean you can fix your tech, not toss it. But some products are more accessible than others.
  
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• 7 plug-in gadgets that make your wall outlets far more useful (including a lifesaver)

  17-06-2026 14:02 via zdnet.com
  
  These plug-in gadgets easily enhance your home's routine.
  
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• Google Sued Over AI Search, the Future of Touchscreen MacBooks, and Canada Targets Teen Social Media Use | Tech Today video

  17-06-2026 14:01 via cnet.com
  
  Owen Poole covers today's biggest tech stories, including Google's AI Overview lawsuit. Plus, a touchscreen MacBook is said to be on the way, and Canada's new push to ban social media for teens.
  
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• Wondering if Surfshark's New VPN Protocol Dausos Is Right for You? We Tried It for You

  17-06-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Dausos is Surfshark’s first custom-built VPN protocol, promising isolated tunnels, post-quantum security and fast speeds like WireGuard.
  
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• If the FCC Bans Burner Phones, It Could Be a Privacy Nightmare

  17-06-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Proposed rules would require every mobile customer to provide a government ID. Experts warn the move could effectively end anonymous phone service in the US.
  
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• I Replaced the Screen on the Google Pixel Watch 4. More Wearables Should Be This Repairable video

  17-06-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Broken wearables don't need to be cast off as e-waste. Repairability is here, although it's not yet as widespread as it should be.
  
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• I'm Not Vegan but This Plant-Based Meal Service May Be the Best I've Tried

  17-06-2026 13:44 via cnet.com
  
  Your search for delicious premade vegan and vegetarian meals delivered to your door ends here.
  
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• The best power banks of 2026: Expert and lab tested

  17-06-2026 13:06 via zdnet.com
  
  I tested the best power banks, from big units that can keep laptops running for hours to ones that can charge to 100% in under one hour.
  
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• I tested the best MacOS alternative on Linux again - and it even mimics Liquid Glass now

  17-06-2026 13:01 via zdnet.com
  
  PearOS has been promising to become the MacOS of Linux for some time now, and the latest release just might deliver.
  
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• We tested 10 power banks in our lab - and this one had the fastest charge

  17-06-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  ZDNET's latest Lab Award goes to the power bank that charged to 100% the fastest.
  
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• Best Home Security Cameras for Apple HomeKit and Siri in 2026

  17-06-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple is partnering with brands like Eve, Aqara and others to bring Apple Home support to security cameras. Here are my favorites.
  
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• 7 Fitness Apps You’ll Want to Try During Your Next Workout

  17-06-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  These can be used at any time with or without equipment.
  
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• These useful Amazon gadgets are up to 68% off - here's why I recommend them

  17-06-2026 12:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon is slashing its smart home prices ahead of Prime Day, and these deals on Echo, Ring, Blink, and other devices are actually worth your money.
  
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• 'Widow's Bay' Ending Explained: How Will That Big Twist Impact Season 2?

  17-06-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Apple TV's horror comedy upped the stakes with its season finale, delivering a big, emotional twist and teasing even more of the island's disturbing lore.
  
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• Malicious apps got into the Arch User Repository - how to protect yourself

  17-06-2026 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  For the second time in a week, the AUR was found to contain malicious applications. What can Arch Linux users do about this?
  
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• Let Us Do the Deal Hunting and Deliver Prime Day’s Best Early Deals Straight to Your Phone

  17-06-2026 10:27 via cnet.com
  
  Skip the fine print and inflated prices. We'll send you the best Prime Day deals that are worth it.
  
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• Watch Snap Reveal Specs AR Smart Glasses at AWE 2026 video

  17-06-2026 05:27 via cnet.com
  
  Snap CEO Evan Spiegel reveals new Specs AR smart glasses at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 17, #632

  17-06-2026 05:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 17, No. 632.
  
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• Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, June 17

  17-06-2026 04:48 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 17.
  
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• KDE Plasma 6.7 has way more useful features than I expected - and you'll likely get it soon

  17-06-2026 03:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest release of one of the finest desktop environments on the market is here, and there's plenty to be excited about.
  
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• Smart Glasses Are Capturing Footage in Public. Here's How to Spot Them

  17-06-2026 02:45 via cnet.com
  
  Meta Ray-Bans are growing in popularity, but they're not the only type of smart glasses that can stealthily capture photos and videos.
  
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• I've spent years with immutable Linux - RakuOS fixed my biggest annoyance

  17-06-2026 02:20 via zdnet.com
  
  Immutable Linux is the future of OS security, but the current distributions do have one particular limitation that RakuOS has overcome.
  
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• This 55-inch Fire TV on Amazon costs just $280 - and I can actually recommend it

  17-06-2026 02:14 via zdnet.com
  
  You can snag a 55-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series with this early Prime Day deal.
  
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• Your Android phone keyboard may be tracking your inputs - how to check (and 2 ways to stop it)

  17-06-2026 02:10 via zdnet.com
  
  Your Android keyboard may be collecting more than you realize. Here are two ways to take back your privacy, but I only trust one.
  
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• Apple Is Reportedly Planning AirPods With Cameras for 2027

  17-06-2026 01:43 via cnet.com
  
  The company's next major product wave could include AI-focused AirPods, smart glasses, a 20th-anniversary iPhone and a new foldable.
  
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• Amazon has discounted a Lenovo IdeaPad for 73% off, and it's actually worth considering

  17-06-2026 00:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Over at Amazon, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1i has dropped to $300, making it one of the best laptop deals available on the platform.
  
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