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• Verizon Wireless Consumers Leave Despite Dangling Cheaper Unlimited Plan - CNET

  22-07-2022 15:21 via cnet.com
  
  The telecommunications company came off a rough first quarter with no revenue growth as it expands C-band 5G service.
  
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• NASA's New Horizons Spacecraft Just Woke Up From a Long Nap Ahead of Exploring Beyond Pluto

  09-07-2026 00:12 via cnet.com
  
  New Horizons takes frequent naps to conserve resources as it explores the outer solar system.
  
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• I Made a Smart TV Dumber to Escape Being Tracked. Here's How

  08-07-2026 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Good, dumb TVs, those without a web connection, are nearly impossible to find. But you can minimize companies getting your data and block ads.
  
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• 'I'm not a programmer' anymore: Linus Torvalds on the only two tools he uses now

  08-07-2026 23:09 via zdnet.com
  
  At the Open Source Summit in Mumbai, Torvalds discusses the pain and power of AI in the kernel, and why Linux no longer supports 'museum' technology.
  
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• You Can Now Remix Your Google Photos Into Stylized Videos With Gemini Omni

  08-07-2026 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  Video Remix is a new Gemini-powered feature in Google Photos that takes a simple approach to editing.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 9, #1846

  08-07-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 9, No. 1,846.
  
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 9 #858

  08-07-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 9, No. 858.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 9, #1124

  08-07-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 9, No. 1,124.
  
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• 48 of the Best Movies on Netflix You Should Stream Now

  08-07-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Check out some old classics and great new releases on Netflix now.
  
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• I replaced my Sonos home theater with this Sony system - here's why innovation is king

  08-07-2026 21:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Sony's Bravia Theater Trio arrives in a unique form and doesn't let traditional home theater rules hinder its performance.
  
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• I tested Qi2 wireless chargers with cooling solutions - here's how my buying advice changed

  08-07-2026 21:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Charging stands now come with new technology designed to keep my phone cool. So I put three of them to the test.
  
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• Best Buy is selling the LG C5 OLED for nearly 50% off right now - and I highly recommend it

  08-07-2026 21:34 via zdnet.com
  
  It may be a generation behind, but the LG C5 OLED TV still offers plenty of reasons to pick one up, especially at this price.
  
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• 'Moana' Review: A Disney Live-Action Remake That's Actually Worth Your Time

  08-07-2026 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Moana is an absolute blast thanks to solid performances by Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson, who is simply magical as demigod Maui.
  
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• How to Find, Copy and Share Wi-Fi Passwords on Your iPhone and iPad

  08-07-2026 20:45 via cnet.com
  
  If you're on iOS 18 or above, sharing Wi-Fi passwords with others is a breeze.
  
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• IBM and Red Hat launch Lightwell to defend open-source code from AI attacks

  08-07-2026 19:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Their plan to protect open-source projects from AI-discovered security holes has led to the launch of two commercial offerings: Lightwell Network and Lightwell Clearinghouse Premier.
  
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• Holding Onto an Old T-Mobile Plan? It's Automatically Changing in a Few Days

  08-07-2026 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  Customers on grandfathered plans are being notified that their legacy plans will be pushed to current plans, some with a price increase.
  
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• ChatGPT's New Voice Models Can 'Listen' and 'Talk' at the Same Time

  08-07-2026 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  OpenAI says the new AI models should be better at live translation.
  
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• Sony's True RGB display made this one of the most impressive TVs I've tested

  08-07-2026 18:49 via zdnet.com
  
  Outfitted with Sony's new Micro RGB panels, the Bravia 9 II is well on its way to usurping its OLED cousin's supremacy.
  
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• Meta Addresses One Smart Glasses Privacy Problem, but Many Others Remain Unsolved

  08-07-2026 18:47 via cnet.com
  
  Meta's aware that its camera glasses are making people worried. A new update aims to prevent tampering with the recording light. But even more is needed.
  
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• OpenAI's new GPT-Live-1 voice model won't interrupt you - why that's a big deal

  08-07-2026 18:36 via zdnet.com
  
  Our AI Model Release Tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.
  
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• I tried DuckDuckGo's new video player, and it blocks YouTube ads for free

  08-07-2026 18:14 via zdnet.com
  
  Even as Chrome is killing ad blockers, DuckDuckGo's new video player now blocks ads by default on YouTube and elsewhere. Duck Player is available for MacOS, Windows, Android, and iOS.
  
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• 'Love Island USA' Season 8: When Does Episode 32 Come Out?

  08-07-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The hit summer reality show takes Wednesday off.
  
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• HP OmniBook 3 16 Review: Big-Screen Budget Laptop With Unbeatable Battery Life

  08-07-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Powered by a Snapdragon X chip, HP's budget 16-inch laptop can run for nearly a day and a half on a single charge. It's also fairly portable for its size and elegant for its price.
  
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• I tried Claude Cowork on my Gmail inbox after Gemini choked - and it saved me hours of work

  08-07-2026 17:09 via zdnet.com
  
  Gmail's AI failed at a nuanced research task, but Claude Cowork found the right pitches, quotes, and permissions, proving connected AI assistants may finally help tackle some aspects of email overload.
  
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• I tested the Roborock Saros 20, and I'd trust it for the next decade

  08-07-2026 16:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Roborock took its flagship robot vacuum and really improved it, while keeping the same price. Here's how.
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Where to Watch Every Remaining Match Without Cable

  08-07-2026 16:18 via cnet.com
  
  This week wraps quarterfinal matches that will determine who advances to the next round.
  
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• Steam Machine Review in Progress: So Many Questions for Such a Little Box

  08-07-2026 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Can Valve make a game console? Oh yes it can, but it's an imperfect mix at the moment. Still, there are parts that impress.
  
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• AI Model Release Tracker: Fable 5 access extended to July 12

  08-07-2026 15:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Sort the meaningful releases from the hype. This tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.
  
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• OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Is Dropping on Thursday: What's Different About Sol, Terra and Luna

  08-07-2026 15:44 via cnet.com
  
  OpenAI says its flagship model for ChatGPT should make fewer mistakes.
  
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• Online Privacy Shouldn't Be So Much Effort and So Expensive

  08-07-2026 15:02 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Protecting your personal data often requires more time, energy and money than the average person might be able to invest.
  
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