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• Uber starts motorbike-hailing service, picks Thailand for launch

  24-02-2016 08:34
  SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] on Wednesday launched "uberMOTO", its first motorcycle-hailing service, choosing Bangkok for a pilot project it says it's developing specifically for cities in emerging markets. Two-wheeled taxis are a popular option in several of Southeast Asia's traffic-clogged cities. Grab, Uber's competitor in the region, already lets users book motorcycle taxis in some countries, including Thailand. Uber's motorbike service launch comes a few weeks after
  
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• Apple’s Once-Futuristic iPhone X Is Now ‘Obsolete’

  14-08-2026 22:02 via cnet.com
  
  Nothing gets old as fast as the future.
  
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• Capture Every Angle With the GoPro Max 2 Bundle, Now at a New Record-Low Price

  14-08-2026 21:51 via cnet.com
  
  Save over $200 on GoPro’s latest 360-degree action camera plus useful accessories.
  
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• Pick Up an $80 Baseus Power Bank for Just $33 With This Coupon Code

  14-08-2026 21:10 via cnet.com
  
  Keep all your devices powered up with a special discount on this power bank.
  
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• ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Gets Disney Plus Streaming Release Date

  14-08-2026 21:01 via cnet.com
  
  More Star Wars news is likely on the way as Disney kicks off its D23 fan celebration event.
  
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• This Acer AI Laptop is $500 Off and Packs Premium Specs for Back-to-School

  14-08-2026 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  The Acer Swift Go 16 pairs an AI processor, lots of storage and a fast touchscreen with a hefty discount.
  
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• Bring on the Meats: ButcherBox Is Throwing in Free Ribeye and Bacon, but You Must Sign Up Today

  14-08-2026 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  Skip the grocery store or local butcher and get excellent cuts of meat delivered right to your door.
  
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• Bring On the Meats: ButcherBox Is Throwing in Free Rib Eye and Bacon, but You Must Sign Up Today

  14-08-2026 20:27 via cnet.com
  
  Skip the grocery store or local butcher and get excellent cuts of meat delivered right to your door.
  
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• Apple’s Warnings About Spyware Are Real, Don’t Ignore Them

  14-08-2026 19:28 via cnet.com
  
  “Mercenary spyware” isn’t targeted at everybody, but don’t skip the notification if you see it.
  
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• Google Meet can take notes for your in-person meetings now - here's how it works

  14-08-2026 18:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Google's Gemini-driven meeting software can now save a transcript, send it to Google Drive, and email you a copy.
  
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• Amazon Deals of the Day: Grab This Anker Power Station for $170 Off Before Camping Season Is Over

  14-08-2026 18:19 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, score a thin robo vac for almost half off and an impressive speaker for under $100.
  
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• I tested an Android app that lets anyone fight censorship - and shows your impact in real time

  14-08-2026 18:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Most apps make our personal lives easier. This one helps the oppressed communicate by turning your phone into a Tor proxy. No technical knowledge needed.
  
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• Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Aug. 14

  14-08-2026 18:12 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword for Aug. 14, 2026.
  
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• Apple is warning users of new spyware attacks - what to do if you're a target

  14-08-2026 18:08 via zdnet.com
  
  New spyware attacks are aimed at journalists, activists, politicians, diplomats, and others. Here's how Apple is notifying them and what they should do - after turning on Lockdown Mode.
  
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• ‘Lanterns’: When to Watch the New DC Superhero Series

  14-08-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Shades of green paint this superhero series filled with mystery, drama and action.
  
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• Dell XPS 13 review: The first budget laptop to rival Neo raises the bar for all PCs

  14-08-2026 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Dell XPS 13 flaunts build quality rarely seen at this price point, but not without trade-offs.
  
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• ChatGPT's new Computer History tracks your Mac activity to create a timeline - but should you let it?

  14-08-2026 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Rolling out to ChatGPT's Mac app, Computer History creates a timeline from your activities across the apps and websites you use on your Mac. Is that a privacy risk?
  
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• The Power Move? Powering Up Before You Need to With These EcoFlow Deals

  14-08-2026 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  EcoFlow’s sale saves you up to 31% on power stations, solar panels and more. Time to stock up on emergency essentials.
  
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• Running Low on Space? PNY Storage Is Up to 33% Off

  14-08-2026 17:13 via cnet.com
  
  Plenty of storage solutions, frommicroSD Express cards to microSD cards, SD cards and USB drives are discounted right now.
  
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• Black Hole Stars Are Apparently Real and Help Explain a Long-Standing Mystery

  14-08-2026 15:40 via cnet.com
  
  Astronomers may have discovered a bizarre new type of star with a black hole at its center.
  
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• Google Pixel Watch 5: Smart and Snappier, but Spendier | Lab Report

  14-08-2026 15:04 via cnet.com
  
  Google just announced a bunch of new products at its Made by Google event, including the brand-new Pixel Watch 5. On the surface, there isn’t much to see compared with the 4, but will upgrades to Gemini Intelligence be enough to tempt you to upgrade?
  
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• You Don’t Always Need a Student ID for Apple’s Back-to-School Deals

  14-08-2026 14:40 via cnet.com
  
  Apple has a hidden certified refurbished store that offers the popular MacBook Neo for $100 off.
  
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• Dance to Your Favorite Tunes With $100 Off the Sonos Move 2

  14-08-2026 14:40 via cnet.com
  
  This $100 discount drops your total to $399 today.
  
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• Life on Mars? It Remains a Tantalizing Topic for Scientific Study

  14-08-2026 14:30 via cnet.com
  
  Earth’s neighbor still has secrets that science is trying to figure out, and one of them is potential signs of life.
  
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• Don’t Pay Full Price for a MacBook: How to Find Apple Discounts

  14-08-2026 14:19 via cnet.com
  
  Apple Stores don’t typically have sales, but there are sometimes discounts — if you know where to look. Bridget Carey explains the fine print of Apple’s latest back-to-school promotions for students and offers some other tricks to scoring a cheaper laptop and accessories.
  
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• Outrun Your Excuses and Grab the Bowflex T16 Treadmill for Just $1,999

  14-08-2026 14:04 via cnet.com
  
  Bring the gym to your living room while saving $300.
  
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• Google’s Pixel Phones Are Getting a Tap-to-Share Feature for Contact Info and More

  14-08-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Google says the new Quick Share feature is an “instant, two-way exchange” for sharing.
  
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• I used OpenFactory to build my own Linux distro overnight - this AI tool is going to be big

  14-08-2026 13:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Need a custom Linux distribution, but don't have time to learn how to build one? OpenFactory can help you.
  
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• Dell Ultrasharp U3425WE Monitor Review: Display and a Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station in One

  14-08-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  A solid ultrawide office monitor, but one hell of a USB docking station.
  
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• Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. Galaxy S26 Ultra: How These $1,300 Flagship Phones Stack Up

  14-08-2026 03:02 via cnet.com
  
  Google’s new Pixel 11 Pro XL has the same wallet-aching price as Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, but which one should you buy? I compared the two to find out.
  
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