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• That Big 'Rings of Power' Finale Twist Doesn't Work in the Streaming Age - CNET

  16-10-2022 20:26 via cnet.com
  Commentary: Savvy fans plus the internet means it's hard to surprise anyone anymore. So why bother trying?
  
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• How I'm using this $13 smart plug to automate my house with voice commands

  16-06-2026 21:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Imagine turning your holiday lights, lamps, and fans on or off from anywhere in the house or outdoors for cheap. This plug - now on sale - makes it happen.
  
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• These are the 11 best early Prime Day phone deals I'd actually buy myself

  16-06-2026 21:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Prime Day 2026 is next week. Save hundreds right now on early phone deals, including the Google Pixel 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26, and Motorola Edge.
  
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• Iraq vs. Norway: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I Match Live for Free

  16-06-2026 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  Star striker Erling Haaland is set to make his first appearance on soccer's grandest stage.
  
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• The 8 best early Prime Day headphone deals I'd upgrade to immediately as a headphones enthusiast

  16-06-2026 20:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Prime Day is right around the corner, and I've found the best headphone deals - many of which are recent, flagship releases from Apple, Sony, Bose, and more.
  
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• The 8 best early Prime Day headphone deals: Apple, Bose, Sony, and more deals I'd buy myself

  16-06-2026 20:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Prime Day is right around the corner, and I've found the best headphone deals - many of which are recent, flagship releases from Apple, Sony, Bose, and more.
  
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• Is Claude Down? Here's the Latest

  16-06-2026 20:20 via cnet.com
  
  Anthropic's Claude AI service appeared to stop working on Tuesday. Here's what we know so far.
  
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• The DIY era of smartwatches has begun - Google and Apple already have me hooked

  16-06-2026 20:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Google's Create My Widget and Apple's new Shortcuts feature prove we're in a DIY era of automation.
  
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• Wear OS 7 is Out In the Wild and It's Bringing Watches and Glasses Closer Together

  16-06-2026 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The update brings a welcome battery bump and points to a future where both act as gateways into Google's broader AI ecosystem.
  
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• Google Expands Parental Controls to All Devices Running Android 17

  16-06-2026 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  App timers, screen time limits and new restrictions on the Google Play Store are the company's solution to concerns about child safety online.
  
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• Android 17 Is Rolling Out, and Here's What's New and What Else Is to Come

  16-06-2026 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  The latest from Android is upon us. Here's what to expect and a glimpse of what's down the road.
  
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• Android 17 is out now, with a fresh Pixel Drop for June - here's what's new

  16-06-2026 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  You're getting productivity tricks, bubbles, new AI models, upgraded security, and more.
  
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• Android 17 Is Here! Take a Look video

  16-06-2026 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Android 17 is out, and if you have a Google Pixel phone, you can try it right away. Android 17 comes with a bunch of new features, including a new green-screen selfie tool, a Pause Point tool and loads of video and photo improvements for Instagram.
  
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• 7 interesting Father's Day gifts and gadgets (that will arrive before Sunday)

  16-06-2026 19:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Father's Day is this weekend, and we found the most useful items your father figure will appreciate, based on our testing.
  
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• The best early Amazon Prime Day deals: Up to 30% off Anker, Samsung, and Oura (so far)

  16-06-2026 19:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon's Prime Day sale returns in a few weeks, but these are our favorite deals you can shop right now.
  
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• The best early Walmart deals to compete with Prime Day: Laptops, TVs, smart glasses, and more

  16-06-2026 19:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Beat the Prime Day rush: Walmart's massive rival sale is almost here, with great deals on 4K smart TVs, Apple tech, and laptops already live. Shop the best discounts.
  
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• Rooting for France at World Cup 2026? Here's a Guide to All Its Matches

  16-06-2026 19:11 via cnet.com
  
  Les Bleus are aiming to be crowned world champions for a third time.
  
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• I tried AnduinOS 2.0, and it may be the easiest way to ditch Windows for Linux

  16-06-2026 19:07 via zdnet.com
  
  AnduinOS 2.0 is a speedy, private, Ubuntu-based Linux distro that's all about true distro engineering. And it's laid out like Windows 11.
  
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• Xreal's Android XR Aura Glasses Are Coming This Fall, With a Brand New Qualcomm Chip Inside

  16-06-2026 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Reality Elite could show up in a lot more future headsets, but it's appearing in Google and Xreal's upcoming Android XR glasses first. It's promising significant boosts for graphics, battery and AI.
  
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• Snap's New Specs Are Chunky, Pricey and I Really Need to Try Them

  16-06-2026 18:50 via cnet.com
  
  They're fully standalone augmented reality and far more expensive than other smart glasses (but cheaper than Apple Vision Pro). I haven't tried them out yet, but did talk to Snap CEO Evan Spiegel.
  
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• Toy Story 5 Puts Technology at the Heart of Its Most Timely Story Yet

  16-06-2026 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  Review: The sequel tackles the reality of our screen-obsessed world with emotional depth and humor.
  
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• France vs. Senegal: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I Match Live for Free

  16-06-2026 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  Kylian Mbappé and company take on the Lions of Teranga in New Jersey.
  
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• Overwatch's Season 3 Kicks Off Today With New Damage Hero, Shion

  16-06-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The dual-wielding crime boss is the headliner of the season, but the first new hybrid map in four years might be the bigger win.
  
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• I've had dozens of robot mower brands and models - here's my advice for every yard type

  16-06-2026 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  I have one golden rule: It's not about the mower, it's about the yard. Use my free checklist to decide which model to buy.
  
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• Nimble's Sharepower Portable Battery Doubled My Charging Pleasure

  16-06-2026 17:43 via cnet.com
  
  I tried Nimble's innovative (if a little pricey) 10,000-mAh power bank that splits in two, so you can share with someone else in need of a charge.
  
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• Amazon just dropped this 55-inch QLED TV to under $300 - and I highly recommend it

  16-06-2026 17:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Only $280 gets you a 55-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series with this great early Prime Day deal.
  
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• I've Tested Too Many Vegan Meal Kits. These Are the Ones I'd Actually Order

  16-06-2026 17:39 via cnet.com
  
  After many, many months spent testing vegan meal kits and prepared meals, I can safely say that these services have the best plant-based dishes.
  
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• KDE Plasma 6.7 might be a point release - but it's packed with new features

  16-06-2026 17:31 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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• Immutable Linux distros always frustrated me for one reason - until RakuOS

  16-06-2026 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Immutable Linux is the future of OS security, but the current distributions do have one particular limitation that RakuOS has resolved.
  
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• How to prevent your Android phone keyboard from tracking you: 2 options

  16-06-2026 17:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Your Android keyboard may be collecting more than you realize. Here are two ways to take back some privacy.
  
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