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• The dual-screen Microsoft Surface Duo could be launching earlier than expected

  01-03-2020 11:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Microsoft initially promised that the dual-screen Surface Duo mobile device would be launching at the end of 2020, just in time for the holiday season, but there are rumblings that it could now go on sale as early as April or May.Inside sources speaking to Windows Central report that Microsoft wants to bring the launch window forward in order to make the most of the buzz around the device – and to avoid releasing a 4G gadget in a market where 5G has become the norm.Much of the work on the
  
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• How to get a tax-free Mac, iPad, or iPhone in these 8 states - but only on these dates

  17-07-2026 15:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Certain states will let you buy items tax-free from different retailers, and Apple is one of them. Here's when and the products that qualify.
  
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• 'The SaaS apocalypse is overrated': How Workday and other software provders plan to survive AI

  17-07-2026 15:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Experts warn that an extinction event is coming for SaaS, thanks to AI disintermediation. Here's why some vendors remain skeptical.
  
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• Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker Review: A Pair Is the Way to Go

  17-07-2026 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  A direct competitor to Sonos' Era 100 speaker, the attractively designed Lifestyle Ultra has excellent sound for its size and built-in Google Cast support -- but you'll probably want two.
  
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• Own a Pixel? You can add device protection now for $5/month - but should you?

  17-07-2026 11:00 via zdnet.com
  
  If you skipped Google's phone insurance at checkout, you can now add it again. But should you?
  
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• ‘Adversarial clothing’: are garments designed to confuse facial recognition systems about to go mainstream?

  17-07-2026 11:00 via theguardian.com
  Designers say that as well as offering a degree of protection from surveillance, their clothes make a powerful fashion statement about the importance of privacyAs facial recognition technology is rolled out across Britain’s public spaces, a new generation of designers say privacy could be the next big fashion trend.Companies have started incorporating “adversarial patterns” in their garments – carefully designed arrangements of shapes, colours and repeated motifs said to
  
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• 2 Very Good Reasons to Use Filtered Water for Brewing Coffee, According to an Expert

  17-07-2026 11:00 via cnet.com
  
  Swapping in filtered water when brewing hot beverages improves the taste -- but that's only half of the story.
  
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• AT&T's Unlimited Phone Plans Changed in 2026. Here's What You Get for Your Money

  17-07-2026 10:38 via cnet.com
  
  If you're on old AT&T plans -- or shopping around -- now's the time to see if you can save money or switch features with the new lineup.
  
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• I tested MSI's latest gaming laptop, and it works just as hard as it plays

  17-07-2026 09:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The Cyborg 15 is versatile enough to handle work, school, and the latest PC games.
  
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• Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse - Konami classic rises again from Paris sewers and Joan of Arc is a boss

  17-07-2026 09:00 via theguardian.com
  Evil Empire creatives explain how it is playing to today’s ‘metroidvanias’ and honouring the original’s legacy with much fresh slaying to be doneSince the last Castlevania game hit the shelves (2014’s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2), Konami’s dormant series has unexpectedly spawned a hit genre. With an entire generation raised on “metroidvanias” – a portmanteau of Metroid and Castlevania – millions of players have only ever seen the gam
  
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• ‘There’s this deep mystery of what, actually, is this thing?’: the philosopher inside Google DeepMind AI – podcast

  17-07-2026 06:00 via theguardian.com
  Since 2017, Iason Gabriel has worked at the tech giant, trying to anticipate – and think through – the impact of AI. But as commercial and geopolitical pressures escalate, can ethicists make any difference?By Robert P Baird. Read by Simon DarwenRead the text version hereSupport the Guardian today: theguardian.com/longreadpod Continue reading...
  
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• How to Reclaim Your Inbox Using Gmail's Bulk Unsubscribe Tool

  17-07-2026 03:30 via cnet.com
  
  Is your inbox full of unnecessary newsletters? Gmail's built-in tool will save the day.
  
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• You Can Now Star in Your Own AI Videos Using Google Vids

  17-07-2026 02:55 via cnet.com
  
  Google's AI-powered editing tool and its new personal avatars feature let you cast yourself in videos without ever needing a camera.
  
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• A Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Is Spreading. Should You Stop Eating Salad?

  17-07-2026 02:53 via cnet.com
  
  Salad greens could be a source of the growing cyclospora outbreak, but officials haven't identified a specific product, grower or supplier.
  
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• When Flock Comes to Your Town: I Asked Experts What to Do About These AI Cameras

  17-07-2026 02:00 via cnet.com
  
  Flock is setting up surveillance cams and drones in cities nationwide. Citizens are fighting back. Here's everything you should know.
  
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• New Lawsuit Filed Against Apple for 'Hide My Email' Privacy Vulnerability

  17-07-2026 00:45 via cnet.com
  
  A major flaw in Apple's Hide My Email feature exposes users' real email addresses to anyone who can look them up online.
  
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• Thousands of Google workers demand layoff protections amid AI boom in petition to CEO

  17-07-2026 00:22 via theguardian.com
  The petition to Sundar Pichai, the CEO, included more than 4,500 signatures and included calls for buyout optionsGoogle workers on Thursday delivered a petition calling for layoff protections as tech giants continue to slash their workforces while pouring billions into AI.“Make no mistake: this is a company that is enjoying massive, unprecedented success,” Parul Koul, Google software engineer and Alphabet Workers Union president, said outside the company’s California headquarte
  
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• OpenAI's Hardware Plans Have a Bigger Problem Than Apple's Lawsuit

  16-07-2026 23:55 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Beyond proving the ChatGPT maker didn't steal Apple's trade secrets, OpenAI needs to prove to everyone else that AI devices are a good idea.
  
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• New Smart Ring Says It Can Deliver Accurate Blood Pressure Tracking Without a Cuff

  16-07-2026 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  The $399 Signal Ring by Vital Signals claims to deliver cuffless, calibration-free blood pressure readings from the finger.
  
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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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• Best Air Purifiers for 2026: Lab-Tested Picks for Smoke, Allergens and Flu Prevention

  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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