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• Vodafone first-half earnings rise after four lean years

  10-11-2015 13:59
  
  By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) - Vodafone's first-half earnings rose for the first time in four years after investment in faster 4G networks started to pay off and full-year results may be better than forecast, the company said on Tuesday. The world's second biggest mobile phone company has spent billions of pounds on its networks over the past two years and can now offer faster 4G services to 80 percent of its customers in Europe when the economic climate is steadily improving. Chief Executive
  
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• The 7 tech travel hacks I swear by - after years of learning the hard way

  03-08-2026 15:36 via zdnet.com
  
  And no, I'm not going to tell you to pack a power bank, roll your clothes, or bring a travel pillow.
  
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• Duress passcodes explained: How they work and why they can land you in court

  03-08-2026 14:43 via zdnet.com
  
  But if you've been looking for the duress passcode feature on your phone, I have bad news for you.
  
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• How Google used AI agents to find and fix 1,072 Chrome security bugs - in 60 days

  03-08-2026 14:29 via zdnet.com
  
  With 3.5 billion active users to protect, Google is relying on Gemini to find Chrome security bugs fast - and before attackers do.
  
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• How to Live Underwater in 2026: Meet the Vanguard Habitat

  03-08-2026 14:20 via cnet.com
  
  Take a closer look at DEEP’s subsea habitat Vanguard, the first new subsea habitat for humans designed, built and deployed in the US in decades.
  
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• From the Archives: 1995 Netiquette

  03-08-2026 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  “Spam.” “Flame mail.” Internet culture has transformed dramatically since 1995, yet so much remains surprisingly the same. Today, we’re opening the CNET Archives to take a look back at how the online world has evolved.
  
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• A Decade of Pixel: What Is Google Even Trying to Do?

  03-08-2026 14:08 via cnet.com
  
  Google’s Android operating system runs on 3 billion devices. So why does its own phone barely register? A decade after the Pixel first launched, I went looking for a real answer. I talked to industry experts: a wireless market analyst, two longtime tech journalists, and PCMag’s own consumer electronics editor. They don’t all agree.
  
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• Phishing-as-a-Service Is Powering a New Wave of Cybercrime

  03-08-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Subscription-based phishing packages make it easier for bad actors to trick people into giving up logins or sensitive information.
  
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• Galaxy Z Flip 8 Review: I Adore the Thin Look, but Not the Price

  03-08-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Review: Samsung’s $1,200 Galaxy Z Flip 8 is the company’s most refined flip-style phone yet. But the higher price doesn’t come with an improved battery or better cameras.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 3, #1149

  03-08-2026 06:50 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s Connections for Monday, Aug. 3.
  
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• Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Aug. 3

  03-08-2026 06:31 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 3, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 3, #679

  03-08-2026 06:20 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 3, No. 679.
  
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• Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 3, #1871

  02-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle No. 1,871 for Monday, Aug. 3.
  
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• Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 3 #883

  02-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 883 for Aug, 3, 2026.
  
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• ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4: When to Watch the New Episodes on Apple TV

  02-08-2026 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  After a three-year hiatus, Ted Lasso is back in Richmond taking on a new challenge: coaching a women’s soccer team.
  
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• Grab a Microsoft Surface Laptop for Up to $400 Off in Time for Back-to-School Season

  02-08-2026 20:24 via cnet.com
  
  These touchscreen laptops are slim, powerful and now, cheaper.
  
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• Amazon Will Give Tariff Refunds to Some Customers

  02-08-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  The online retail giant didn’t disclose who qualifies for the refunds or how much each recipient will receive.
  
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• DuckDuckGo’s Anti-AI Sunglasses Won’t Spy On Anyone

  02-08-2026 17:50 via cnet.com
  
  They’re just sunglasses. Normal F****** Sunglasses.
  
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• Razer Blade 18 Review: Biggest (but Not Heaviest), Baddest Gaming Laptop Money Can Buy

  02-08-2026 17:07 via cnet.com
  
  And it will take a lot of money to buy.
  
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• Inside the Luxury Robotaxi Uber, Lucid and Nuro Are Testing

  02-08-2026 16:46 via cnet.com
  
  The Lucid Gravity robotaxi is slated to launch later this year. I got an early ride in an engineering prototype.
  
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• Living Underwater in 2026: New Ocean Habitat Just Dropped

  02-08-2026 16:38 via cnet.com
  
  Take a closer look at Deep’s subsea habitat Vanguard, the first new subsea habitat for humans designed, built and deployed in the US in decades.
  
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• I went running with the Galaxy Watch 9 in London, and it taught me something new

  02-08-2026 12:30 via zdnet.com
  
  I appreciate the light and comfortable build on Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9, with a range of helpful tracking features and nudges.
  
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• My favorite MacBook accessory gives my keyboard a simple but useful upgrade for cheap

  02-08-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The best investment I've made for my MacBook Pro only cost me $13 - here's why I recommend it.
  
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• Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Plenty premium, but pummeled by RAM crisis

  02-08-2026 11:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Framework's sleek Laptop 13 Pro has a fantastic haptic touchpad and great battery, but price and availability is proving to be problematic.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 2, #678

  02-08-2026 04:50 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 2, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Aug. 2

  02-08-2026 04:34 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 2, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 2 #882

  01-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 882 for Aug. 2, 2026.
  
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• Today Only: Snag the HP HyperX Omen 16 Laptop at a Whopping $850 Discount

  01-08-2026 19:26 via cnet.com
  
  HP HyperX Omen 16 is down to $1,250, but the deal ends tonight.
  
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• Save $70 on the Keurig K-Duo and Brew Barista-Level Coffee at Home

  01-08-2026 19:23 via cnet.com
  
  This $70 discount drops the Keurig K-Duo to just $150 from its usual $220 price.
  
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• Treat Your Wallet to an Upgrade With Up to 40% Off at Ekster

  01-08-2026 16:05 via cnet.com
  
  If you’re looking for a smarter way to carry cash and cards, Ekster’s 10th anniversary sale makes upgrading easy.
  
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