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• Unlike Google Glass, These New AR Glasses Unveiled at I/O Might Actually Be Practical - CNET

  12-05-2022 21:05 via cnet.com
  
  This time around, Google puts aside flair to focus on features like language translation.
  
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• This ‘Impossible’ to Make Phone Heralds a New Era for Mobile Filmmaking

  19-08-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Move over, Leica and Hasselblad. Honor’s partnership with Arri makes its Robot Phone an exciting option for anyone making videos.
  
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• The Verdict Is In: CNET Readers Trust These Mobile Carriers More Than the Major Networks

  19-08-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Our readers rant and rave about mobile virtual network operators, but what about major networks, like AT&T and Verizon?
  
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• Don’t Buy a Leaf Blower Based on Specs Alone. Our Exclusive Lab Data Shows Why

  19-08-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  We’ve tested more than a dozen leaf blowers over the years with our custom air cannon and discovered some interesting results.
  
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• The Riveting Netflix True Crime Doc That Made Me Yell At the TV. Twice

  19-08-2026 13:15 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Lover, Stalker, Killer is a smart, stylish, twisty true crime documentary on Netflix that elevates the genre.
  
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• Get better color accuracy on your TV with these simple steps

  19-08-2026 13:08 via zdnet.com
  
  Even if it has impressive out-of-the-box color, your new (or old) TV can always benefit from a few simple tweaks to get the best color accuracy possible.
  
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• We lab-tested 7 TVs for color accuracy - and the winners weren't Sony or Samsung

  19-08-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  ZDNET's latest Lab Award crowns two flagship TVs that have the most accurate color reproduction in SDR and HDR formats.
  
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• ChatGPT Expands Ads, TikTok’s GLP-1 ‘Gray Market’ and the $1.4T Meta Lawsuit | Tech Today

  19-08-2026 12:49 via cnet.com
  
  Owen Poole covers today’s top tech stories, including OpenAI expanding ads to Mexico and Brazil and hiring a new chief revenue officer, a new report highlighting a “gray market” for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs on TikTok, and Meta heading to court yet again with a potential $1.4 trillion in damages.
  
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• Framework's new Pro modular laptop is everything I wanted (minus the cost of memory)

  19-08-2026 11:36 via zdnet.com
  
  The Framework 13 Pro is a great example of when brands listen to their consumers - even if price and availability are problematic.
  
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• If you use AI, Firefox is the browser to beat right now - here's why

  19-08-2026 10:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Mozilla has finally released the beta of Firefox Smart Window. I ran it through its paces and found features that might lure me back to my old favorite browser.
  
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• Firefox is the browser to beat right now if you use AI - here's why

  19-08-2026 10:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Mozilla has finally released the beta of Firefox Smart Window. I ran it through its paces and found features that might lure me back to my old favorite browser.
  
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• The 6 AI-free Linux distros I recommend most - and why they're likely to stay that way

  19-08-2026 10:01 via zdnet.com
  
  If AI isn't your jam, and you're looking for an operating system that doesn't (and won't) force it on you, look no further than these Linux distributions.
  
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• Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Aug. 19

  19-08-2026 04:14 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for the NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Aug. 19, 2026.
  
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• New Google Ad Shows a Mysterious Wearable. Is It the Next Fitbit?

  19-08-2026 02:25 via cnet.com
  
  Google hasn’t confirmed the brand-new, unreleased wearable, but it’s fun to speculate anyway.
  
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• Polaroid Put Pikachu on a $100 Camera Because Nostalgia Works

  19-08-2026 01:45 via cnet.com
  
  Polaroid turned Pikachu, Sylveon and the Poke Ball into instant cameras because slapping Pokemon on things remains an excellent business model.
  
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• The critical tech staying safe by going underground

  19-08-2026 01:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.
  
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• Fairphone’s Repairable Smartphones Debut in the US With the 6 Plus

  19-08-2026 00:51 via cnet.com
  
  The Fairphone 6 Plus costs $650 and ships with Android 16 as its operating system.
  
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• Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears

  19-08-2026 00:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.
  
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• England vs. Pakistan: How to Watch 1st Test Cricket Live From Anywhere

  18-08-2026 23:48 via cnet.com
  
  A new era for the hosts gets underway at Headingley with the first Test of a three-match series.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 19, #1165

  18-08-2026 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today’s NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 19, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 19, #899

  18-08-2026 22:36 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Strands puzzle for Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
  
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• I tested GNOME's glassy new look - and it's simply spectacular

  18-08-2026 22:32 via zdnet.com
  
  GNOME is finally catching up to other desktop environments, thanks to Aura Glass, a fluid, modern desktop inspired by Apple's Liquid Glass.
  
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• ChatGPT Launches a Version of Its Model for Teens

  18-08-2026 22:28 via cnet.com
  
  The rollout raises questions about whether teenagers should be using chatbots at all.
  
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• Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 19, #1887

  18-08-2026 22:26 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today’s NYT Wordle puzzle for Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
  
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• This AnyCubic 3D Printer Is Built for Multicolor Printing, and It’s Now $300

  18-08-2026 22:23 via cnet.com
  
  This powerful, high-speed 3D printer was already affordable, and is now down to a record-low price.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 19, #695

  18-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 19, 2026.
  
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• Gemini in Chrome Now Available for Android Users

  18-08-2026 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  AI Pro and Ultra subscribers will also have access to Google’s agentic AI auto browsing feature.
  
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• Gemini in Chrome Is Now Available for Android Users

  18-08-2026 21:38 via cnet.com
  
  AI Pro and Ultra subscribers will also have access to Google’s agentic AI auto browsing feature.
  
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• Hit the Trails With Over $300 Off This Rugged TST E-Bike at Walmart

  18-08-2026 21:36 via cnet.com
  
  It’s got four-inch fat tires, front and rear suspension and you can pick it up for a record-low $567 right now.
  
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• Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Lead Xbox Game Pass’s August 2026 Second Batch

  18-08-2026 21:27 via cnet.com
  
  The second half of Game Pass’s August 2026 lineup is mostly lesser-known and upcoming titles, but maybe you’ll find a game here to get excited about.
  
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