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• Target's two-day holiday shipping option beats Amazon, Walmart

  23-10-2018 23:47
  Target Corp, aiming to one-up retail rivals during the upcoming U.S. holiday shopping season, said on Tuesday it was adding more delivery and pickup options for online shoppers to have items shipped to their homes or ready for quick pick-up at local stores.
  
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• Best Air Purifiers for 2026: Lab-Tested Picks for Smoke, Allergens and Pet Dander

  16-07-2026 22:44 via cnet.com
  
  Pollen, wildfires, and other airborne particles can turn summer into a respiratory nightmare. We tested 15 top units using a custom smoke bomb test. These are the best air purifiers for removing smoke, allergens and more from your home's air.
  
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• Siri AI Helped Me Avoid Eating Diarrhea Lettuce

  16-07-2026 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone's virtual assistant got a glow-up with iOS 27 and finally lives up to Apple's 2011 promise. In my early testing, Siri is just here to get things done.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 17, #1854

  16-07-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 17, No. 1,854.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 17 #866

  16-07-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 17, No. 866.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 17, #1132

  16-07-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 17, No. 1,132.
  
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• 1Password Will Let You Allow Claude to Use Your Passwords, but Not See Them

  16-07-2026 21:59 via cnet.com
  
  You'll have to give your thumbs-up -- or some kind of biometric approval -- when the AI agent needs to use a password.
  
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• 4 surprise products we could see at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked (including the Galaxy Glasses)

  16-07-2026 21:50 via zdnet.com
  
  We're expecting some curveballs at Samsung's 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event. Here's everything we know.
  
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• Apple's Reportedly Dropping a New iPad Mini This Fall

  16-07-2026 20:37 via cnet.com
  
  I hope the rumored OLED screen doesn't send prices through the roof.
  
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• Fandango Amplifies Its Free Streaming Service in Major Rebrand

  16-07-2026 20:31 via cnet.com
  
  No login or account will be required in the expanded content hub, which will compete with rivals such as Tubi, Pluto TV and the Roku Channel.
  
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• Amazon dropped this Blink video doorbell and security camera bundle to 43% off - and we recommend it

  16-07-2026 20:25 via zdnet.com
  
  This Blink Video Doorbell and Outdoor 4 security camera bundle deal will help you set up a home security system for less.
  
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• iPhone Users Beware: Scammers Are Using FaceTime to Steal Bank Info

  16-07-2026 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  Your bank is not going to use a video call to "verify" your password or other secure information.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Rumor Roundup: What We Know About the New Compact Flip

  16-07-2026 19:25 via cnet.com
  
  Now that we know Samsung's planning a July Unpacked event, leaks are painting a clearer picture of the company's next flip phone.
  
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• How to Opt Out of AI Chatbots Collecting Your Data for Training Purposes

  16-07-2026 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  If you use big tech's products, your data belongs to them unless you do something about it. Here's how.
  
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• Bigger Scares: Home Depot's 12-Foot Skeleton Is a Halloween Hit and Now It Can Talk, Too

  16-07-2026 18:28 via cnet.com
  
  Creep out the neighborhood kids with this cool upgrade to one of the most popular holiday haunts around.
  
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• 'Power: Origins': See Young Ghost, Tommy and Kanan in First-Look Trailer

  16-07-2026 18:15 via cnet.com
  
  The new prequel series is currently in production for Starz.
  
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• Google Renames NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook

  16-07-2026 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  NotebookLM gets a new name and expanded access to native code writing features.
  
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• Google Pixel 11 Rumor Roundup: New Colors, Higher Prices and Lots of Leaks

  16-07-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Everything we've heard about what the new Pixel 11 phones look like, new prices and more storage than last year.
  
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• Amazon just cut $300 off the Google Pixel 10 Pro - and I'd recommend buying one

  16-07-2026 17:58 via zdnet.com
  
  Google's Pixel 10 Pro has one of the best camera systems for an Android today. Grab it for $699 right now, one of the best prices we've seen.
  
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• 6 cheap kitchen gadgets that will make your life easier for under $20 (I promise)

  16-07-2026 17:42 via zdnet.com
  
  These kitchen gadgets won't break the bank, but will seriously upgrade your cooking.
  
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• US Sanctions First VPN in Crackdown on Ransomware Criminals

  16-07-2026 17:13 via cnet.com
  
  European authorities dismantled the VPN service in May following a yearslong investigation.
  
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• Buying a new Apple device? You can get it tax-free in 8 states - but only on these dates

  16-07-2026 16:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Starting July 17, certain states will let you buy items tax-free from different retailers, and Apple is one of them. Here are the states and products that qualify.
  
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• Managers play critical role in a company's AI transformation - and they know it

  16-07-2026 16:20 via zdnet.com
  
  More than two-thirds of middle managers are optimistic about AI's role in the future of work, and they feel personally accountable for their team's adoption of AI tools.
  
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• Anthropic's Claude Corps will pay $85,000 to 1,000 early-career professionals - apply now

  16-07-2026 15:47 via zdnet.com
  
  The Claude Corps fellowship matches professionals with partner nonprofits and pays them with benefits. But the deadline ends soon.
  
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• Roku City Comes Alive With Live-Action Short Films and Interactive Tour

  16-07-2026 15:15 via cnet.com
  
  You can tour its prime locations, such as Mount Roku, or explore odder sites, including the Isle of Roku.
  
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• I found a stunning Apple Notes alternative for my Mac - and it's (mostly) free

  16-07-2026 15:10 via zdnet.com
  
  I finally ditched Notes on my Mac for this beautiful, Liquid Glass-like alternative. Here's why.
  
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• 1Password's new Agentic Mode lets Claude log into your accounts without seeing your credentials

  16-07-2026 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  1Password wants to solve one of AI's biggest practical problems: secure logins. Its Claude integration can enter passwords and MFA codes without exposing credentials to Anthropic or the model.
  
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• This surprisingly useful Windows 11 tool helps me block distractions - and get more done

  16-07-2026 14:33 via zdnet.com
  
  It has completely replaced my Pomodoro timer and task tracker, and it's free.
  
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• Linus Torvalds puts his foot down, tells anti-AI programmers to 'fork it'

  16-07-2026 14:12 via zdnet.com
  
  'AI is a tool, just like other tools we use. And it's clearly a useful one.'
  
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• Watch Out for These 6 Tricks When Picking a Web Hosting Plan

  16-07-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  I’ve spent 20 years building websites with many different web hosts. Here’s what I’ve learned to look out for.
  
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