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• The first settings I immediately change on every new iPhone - and why

  03-06-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A new iPhone is very good out of the box. It's even better once you fix the default settings and turn on a few features.
  
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• I turned my Android Auto setup into a gaming hub with 4 free apps - and don't regret it

  04-06-2026 03:00 via zdnet.com
  In addition to the built-in Gamesnacks, these titles will help time pass more quickly when you're parked.
  
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• iPhone Fold: What We Know So Far About Apple's 2026 Foldable

  04-06-2026 02:45 via cnet.com
  Apple's first folding phone may be just a few months away. Rumors point to a September introduction, a $2,000-plus price and a possible new name: the iPhone Ultra.
  
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• Zapping Mosquitos With Lasers Is a Real Thing, Thanks to AI

  04-06-2026 02:43 via cnet.com
  Inventor Steven Cheng is developing prototypes for a mobile bug-zapping defense system.
  
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• Using Rhino Linux's new Lomiri snapshot took me back to the glory days of Unity

  04-06-2026 02:28 via zdnet.com
  Rhino Linux has always been a beautiful Linux distribution, and there are some major changes on the horizon that will converge mobile and desktop.
  
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• Your MacOS Spotlight tool is seriously underrated - 6 ways I use it beyond basic searches

  04-06-2026 02:26 via zdnet.com
  Once you see what this MacOS tool can do, Cmd+Space will become second nature.
  
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• How I keep my phone cool while running Android Auto - 8 simple yet effective tips

  04-06-2026 02:19 via zdnet.com
  Android Auto uses a lot of resources, which can make your phone hot. Here's how I prevent mine from overheating.
  
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• Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac Won't Get a Needed Update, Making Your Files Read-Only

  04-06-2026 02:18 via cnet.com
  Beginning in July, you won't be able to edit or create files in Office 2019 for Mac. The company blames this on an expiring digital certificate.
  
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• Charlie Is an AI Assistant Built to Serve You, Not Our AI Overlords

  04-06-2026 02:01 via cnet.com
  First, he invented the web. Now Tim Berners-Lee is reinventing the AI agent to work for us.
  
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• Amazon to Show AI-Generated Product Images When You Shop for Real-Life Products

  04-06-2026 01:19 via cnet.com
  The images won't show real products you can buy, but they will illustrate general terms such as "cowl neck" or "rattan."
  
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• Amazon Ring Sued for Facial Recognition Technology: Here's Why It May Violate Privacy Laws

  04-06-2026 01:06 via cnet.com
  Ring's face-detecting AI is problematic, but it's far from the only security brand to use it.
  
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• I used this $170 smartwatch as my virtual training coach to help me avoid injuries

  04-06-2026 01:05 via zdnet.com
  The Amazfit Active 3 Premium offers everything you need to create a custom training plan, track metrics during your runs, and improve your fitness in just weeks.
  
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• How to use ChatGPT: A beginner's guide to mastering OpenAI's chatbot in 2026

  04-06-2026 00:51 via zdnet.com
  Want to try ChatGPT? It's free and doesn't require an account. Here's how to get started quickly.
  
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• Frustrated with your Bluetooth? How multipoint works - and why it sometimes won't

  04-06-2026 00:46 via zdnet.com
  Why is dual-device wireless connectivity for your headphones and earbuds so unreliable? It's the gaping chasm between actual product specs and marketing speak.
  
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• As Microsoft Takes the Stage, Protestors Take to the Street

  04-06-2026 00:17 via cnet.com
  With colorful signage depicting corporate greed and pollution, AI data center protestors staked out Microsoft's annual Build conference.
  
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• As Microsoft Takes the Stage, Protesters Take to the Street

  04-06-2026 00:17 via cnet.com
  With colorful signage depicting corporate greed and pollution, AI data center protesters staked out Microsoft's annual Build conference.
  
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• Filmmakers Hate This TV Setting. Here's How to Turn It Off

  03-06-2026 23:31 via cnet.com
  Motion smoothing or motion interpolation, also called the "soap opera effect," can make your TV look "too real" or just peculiar. Here's how to turn it off.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 4, #619

  03-06-2026 22:27 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 619 for Thursday, June 4.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 4, #1811

  03-06-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for June 4, No. 1,811.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 4, #1089

  03-06-2026 22:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 4, No. 1,089.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for June 4 #823

  03-06-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for June 4, No. 823.
  
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• The Future of Windows Is Every Device You Own video

  03-06-2026 21:39 via cnet.com
  
  From Project Solara hardware to "agent-first" operating systems, Microsoft is betting that your future computing experience isn't tied to one device. Instead, it's powered by an army of autonomous assistants.
  
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• Intel's Computex Keynote in 12 Minutes video

  03-06-2026 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, and industry partners present the company's transition to its 18A process technology across consumer PCs, handheld gaming devices, and data centers built to handle multi-agent AI workloads.
  
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• This 8TB SanDisk SSD just got another price cut at Best Buy - here's why I'd recommend it

  03-06-2026 21:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The price of SSDs has been skyrocketing, but you can still save nearly 64% on the 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive external SSD from Best Buy right now - the lowest price we've seen.
  
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• Motorola's Razr Fold Makes a Strong Debut -- With a Few Catches video

  03-06-2026 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Motorola's first book-style foldable makes a strong debut, with long battery life, impressive cameras and a sleek build. But there are some caveats, including the hefty $1,900 price.
  
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• On a budget? These are the best deals under $25 ahead of Amazon Prime Day

  03-06-2026 20:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon Prime Day is coming soon, and we've rounded up all the best cheap deals on gadgets and devices.
  
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• NBA Finals 2026: How to Watch Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1 Tonight

  03-06-2026 20:53 via cnet.com
  Here are the best ways to watch or stream tonight's first game of the Finals between New York and San Antonio.
  
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• Strava Members: Run a 5K Wednesday, Get a Runna Subscription Free

  03-06-2026 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Strava is adding an incentive to get you moving -- but don't wait, it's only for one day, June 3.
  
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• Microsoft's New AI Image Tool Beats Nano Banana on This Key Task

  03-06-2026 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft's new MAI-Image-2.5 model bested Google's Nano Banana 2 on an important benchmark. But does that make it the right choice for you?
  
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• AI is causing cognitive fatigue. Here's how to work with more haste and less speed

  03-06-2026 20:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Research suggests people are working harder and less smartly with AI, but there are ways to turn emerging tech into a valuable tool.
  
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