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• Western Australia appoints first CIO for IT cost-cutting drive

  18-03-2015 02:51 via zdnet.com
  
  The Western Australian government is appointing its first CIO as part of a AU$25 million ICT Renewal and Reform Fund aimed at reducing the state's IT spend, which is estimated to be around AU$1 billion annually.
  
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• I tested the LaserPecker LX2 for weeks, and its swappable heads make this laser cutter and engraver ideal for small businesses

  20-09-2026 09:15 via techradar.com
  
  LaserPecker has been in the laser engraving and cutting sector for a while. Still, the LX2 is its first fully enclosed system of this type, and the first that feels genuinely suited to home and small-business use rather than a workshop with proper ventilation and space to spare. The LX2 pairs the safety of a full enclosure with a modular head system, swapping between 20W, 40W, and 60W diode and 2W infrared without tools, enabling this machine to cover a far wider range of materials and objects t
  
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• Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Sept. 20

  20-09-2026 07:12 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Sept. 20, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 20, #727

  20-09-2026 07:02 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Sept. 20, 2026.
  
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• Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test

  19-09-2026 15:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.
  
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• What Is a Smart Lock? Why I Recommend This Security Upgrade for Everyone

  19-09-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  A smart lock upgrade offers excellent utility and control without sacrificing privacy.
  
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• Premier League Soccer: Stream Brighton vs. Arsenal Live From Anywhere

  19-09-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The defending champion faces another big early test as it travels to the Amex to face the in-form Seagulls.
  
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• Is Your TV Spying on You? Yes, and Here’s How to Fix It

  19-09-2026 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your TV is almost certainly “spying” on you with microphones, automatic content recognition and more. That’s pretty bad — and it’s not even the worst part.
  
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• After a month testing Bose's new premium headphones, I would recommend them — but I'd recommend waiting more

  19-09-2026 11:00 via techradar.com
  
  Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen): Two-minute reviewBose often seems to pay more attention to its Ultra-suffix devices, which absolutely make up some of the best noise-cancelling headphones we've tested. And that is perhaps why the second-generation Bose QuietComfort Headphones — that is to say, those launched in the post-QC 35 II era — took three years to come to market, following the launch of the older QC Headphones in 2023. These are basically the QuietComfort Ultra Headphon
  
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• The Withings BodyScan 2, complete with cabled handle and premium build, might be the best smart scale of 2026

  19-09-2026 10:00 via techradar.com
  
  Withings BodyScan 2 Body Scale: One minute reviewSmart scales measure weight, body fat, muscle mass, and a whole host of other metrics through a collection of electrodes at the soles of your feet. The best smart scales are perfect for fitness enthusiasts, family health monitoring, and those who want to track changes to their body over time, but Withings wants to push the boundaries of what is possible in the smart scale category. Not satisfied with simple measurements like the ones listed above,
  
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• Geekom A5 mini PC 2027 Edition review: Good value, well-made, and a decent user experience for those who aren’t excessively ambitious

  19-09-2026 08:15 via techradar.com
  
  Geekom A5 2027 Edition: 30-second reviewOften, reviewing computer equipment has an odd, unexpected cyclical nature. Because many companies can’t be bothered with new nomenclature and launch new products with old names.This is at least the third version of the Geekom A5 I’ve seen, and thankfully Geekom have decided to call this the 2027 Edition to segment it slightly from prior options.Where the original Geekom A5 went after desktop-class performance on a budget, the 2027 Edition chan
  
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• Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Sept. 21, #1920

  19-09-2026 02:09 via cnet.com
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Wordle puzzle for Sept. 21, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 20, #931

  19-09-2026 01:55 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Strands puzzle for Sept. 20, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Sept. 20, #1197

  19-09-2026 01:45 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle for Sept. 20, 2026.
  
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• Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Sept. 20, #1919

  19-09-2026 01:34 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Wordle puzzle for Sept. 20, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Sept. 19, #930

  19-09-2026 01:17 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Strands puzzle for Sept. 19, 2026.
  
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• Would Australians support a smart glasses ban?

  19-09-2026 01:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As Australia considers barring the use of smart glasses in government offices, the BBC asks people in Sydney what they think.
  
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• Azerbaijan Grand Prix: How to Watch the F1 Race Today

  19-09-2026 00:00 via cnet.com
  
  It’s another weekend of racing as the drivers heads east to Baku.
  
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• Samsung Phone Users Can Now Sync Photos and Video to Google

  18-09-2026 23:28 via cnet.com
  
  Syncing to Microsoft OneDrive will end on Sept. 30.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Sept. 19, #1196

  18-09-2026 23:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,196 for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.
  
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• Adobe Acrobat’s New Tools Help You Show Up Sharper, Faster

  18-09-2026 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  Interactive Reports helps you turn dense documents into compelling visual experiences, while Stylize uses thousands of templates to transform plain-looking PDFs into polished, professional deliverables.
  
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• Battery Replacement Has Gotten Pricier for Apple’s Latest iPhone 18 Pro Models

  18-09-2026 22:46 via cnet.com
  
  Most phone batteries degrade faster than we want them to.
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro Launch Could Be the First of Many for New Apple’s New CEO This Year

  18-09-2026 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may be the first phones to go on sale under new Apple CEO John Ternus, but today’s launch hinted at even more hardware launches to come.
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro Launch Could Be the First of Many for Apple’s New CEO This Year

  18-09-2026 22:38 via cnet.com
  
  The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may be the first phones to go on sale under new Apple CEO John Ternus, but today’s launch hinted at even more hardware launches to come.
  
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• One-Day Deal: Save $650 on This Lenovo OLED Laptop at Best Buy

  18-09-2026 22:22 via cnet.com
  
  Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7x packs a Snapdragon X2 Elite chip, gorgeous 2K OLED touchscreen and all-day battery life for $1,000.
  
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• Is It Time to Upgrade Your iPhone? With T-Mobile’s Trade-In Offers, the Answer Is Yes

  18-09-2026 22:11 via cnet.com
  
  If you’re having Duo FOMO, T-Mobile is offering up to $1,200 toward the purchase of a new iPhone, including the Duo, 18 Pro or 18 Pro Max, so you can enjoy an upgrade on T-Mobile for a limited time.
  
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• Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Sept. 19, #1918

  18-09-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today’s NYT Wordle puzzle No. 1,918 for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 19, #726

  18-09-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 726 for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.
  
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• Sweeping EU Child Safety Proposal Would Transform Social Media, Online Gaming and AI Chatbots

  18-09-2026 21:32 via cnet.com
  
  The EU Kids Act would accelerate age verification plans and ban social media use for those under 13.
  
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• My iPhone 18 Pro Has One of These Accessories on It at All Times

  18-09-2026 21:26 via cnet.com
  
  An iPhone 18 Pro looks only as good as the accessory it’s wearing. I found a case, keyboard, wristband and game controller that are delightful to use.
  
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