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• Why fun apps are banned on French officials' phones

  27-03-2023 15:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  France is removing not only TikTok but all "recreational" applications from government devices.
  
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• This Rust-Removing Dishwasher Rod Saved My Silverware, It’s 30% Off on Prime Day

  07-10-2026 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  If your dishwasher has a rust problem, this may save you from replacing the whole thing.
  
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• Amazon Knows You Have a Goldfish Named Ziggy, Even if You Don’t

  07-10-2026 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  Flat buttocks? Own a snail? Here’s how to find out what Amazon’s About You page knows — or thinks it knows — about you as a person.
  
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• Skydance Is a New Media Giant, ChatGPT’s New Ads, and Amazon Delivery Drivers Getting Smart Glasses | Tech Today

  07-10-2026 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  We break down Skydance’s media consolidation, OpenAI’s chat monetization strategy, and privacy concerns for Amazon’s driver tech.
  
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• Last Chance to Save Up to 60% on PopSockets Grips as Prime Day Winds Down

  07-10-2026 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  Lock in savings on grips, cases and other items that’ll keep your precious smartphone safe from the elements before the end of today.
  
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• Save Over $50 on the Anker Prime Foldable MagSafe Charger With This Prime Day Deal

  07-10-2026 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon Prime Day deals are rolling in, but time is ticking. Prime members can nab this deal to save $50 on this Anker foldable Apple device charger.
  
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• Our Coffee Guru Loved This New Compostible Pod Brewer. It’s Down to $58 for Prime Day

  07-10-2026 20:01 via cnet.com
  The Tabli launched in August and drew a rave review from CNET’s resident coffee expert.
  
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• Last Chance to Grab the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Bundle While It’s Back in Stock This Prime Day

  07-10-2026 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  Grab the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Bundle for a combined savings of $38 this Prime Day.
  
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• This Mini Sander Is the Perfect Holiday Gift for the 3D Printer in Your Life

  07-10-2026 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  The compact NeoSander is great for smoothing off 3D prints and it’s 20% off today.
  
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• Google’s Next Android XR Device Is Arriving Ahead of Meta’s VR Glasses, at a Similar Price

  07-10-2026 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  The Xreal Aura will cost $1,279, and it has some similarities to the Meta VR Glasses coming next year.
  
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• CNET Lab Exclusive: Beyond More Cores, Higher Scores in the MacBook Pro

  07-10-2026 18:17 via cnet.com
  
  With the M5, it seems like more GPU cores don’t add as much as they used to.
  
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• Microsoft’s Windows and Surface Event: Live Updates From San Francisco

  07-10-2026 17:28 via cnet.com
  
  The Surface Laptop Ultra, Nvidia’s RTX Spark and Copilot are all likely topics for Wednesday’s event in San Francisco.
  
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• Save Up to $110 on Moto G Play and Moto G With These Amazon Prime Day Deals

  07-10-2026 16:58 via cnet.com
  
  These two phones from Motorola’s Moto G lineup have dropped into an even more affordable price range.
  
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• The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals on Gaming Controllers You Can Buy Right Now

  07-10-2026 16:33 via cnet.com
  
  Some of these controllers are over 50% off.
  
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• GM Is Promising Hybrids Again, So Why Does It Rub Me the Wrong Way?

  07-10-2026 16:32 via cnet.com
  
  The automaker has reaffirmed its hybrid plans just as its EV lineup finds its footing. A history of killing promising tech has me worried.
  
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• Ring’s First-Ever Smart Lock Fixes the Worst Thing About Them: A Dead Battery

  07-10-2026 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Ring’s foray into smart locks brings a first-of-its-kind feature that solves one of the categories biggest pain points.
  
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• Ring’s Debut Smart Lock Solves the Category’s Biggest Issue: Dead Battery Lockouts

  07-10-2026 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  Ring’s foray into smart locks brings a first-of-its-kind feature that solves one of the categories biggest pain points.
  
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• Best Ultra-Short Throw Projector for 2026: Tested by Experts

  07-10-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  UST projectors can create a wall-sized image from just a few inches away. Here are the best ones.
  
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• Just Like Prime Day, B&H’s $60 Off 2nd-Gen Apple HomePod Deal Is Into Its Final Hours

  07-10-2026 14:57 via cnet.com
  
  Apple’s high-end smart speaker is just $289 right now.
  
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• We Found a Way to Get the Viral Ninja Slushi at Over $200 Off

  07-10-2026 14:51 via cnet.com
  
  Get the refurbished Ninja Slushie for just $133 with coupon code at Woot But hurry, the deal ends today.
  
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• The Stunning Ceramic Apple Watch Series 12 Is Here, and It’s $49 Off on the Final Amazon Prime Day

  07-10-2026 14:39 via cnet.com
  
  The 46mm cellular model is just $900, but the clock is ticking.
  
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• Prime Day Has This Bissell Cordless Vacuum at a Record-Low Price, but Not for Long

  07-10-2026 14:25 via cnet.com
  
  The Bissell PowerClean DualBrush stick vacuum has dropped to $200, but with Prime Day ending today, you’ll need to act soon.
  
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• Prime Day Has This Bissell Cordless Vacuum at a Record Low Price, but Not for Long

  07-10-2026 14:25 via cnet.com
  
  The Bissell PowerClean DualBrush stick vacuum has dropped to $200, but with Prime Day ending today, you’ll need to act soon.
  
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• I Put the iPhone 18 Pro’s Camera Up Against the Pixel 11 Pro

  07-10-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  I’ve tested the cameras on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro and one is my favorite.
  
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• It’s Prime-Time for a TV Upgrade. Grab the Toshiba 43-Inch QLED TV While It’s Down to $140

  07-10-2026 12:55 via cnet.com
  
  Save $190 and use Alexa voice control to find your next favorite show.
  
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• Your Pet Wants to Be a Pumpkin for Halloween and PetSmart Is 20% Off for Today Only

  07-10-2026 12:15 via cnet.com
  
  There are plenty of Prime Day deals competing for your attention today but PetSmart’s spooky season sale is worth checking out before it ends.
  
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• The 100+ Best Prime Day Deals: Shop Apple Tech, Top Nintendo Games and Everything In Between on Day 2

  07-10-2026 11:33 via cnet.com
  
  From MacBooks to Ninja appliances, today’s discounts are stacking up fast across nearly every category.
  
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• Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Oct. 7

  07-10-2026 09:01 via cnet.com
  
  Here are the answers for today’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Oct. 7, 2026.
  
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• A New Study Puts the Heat on Gas Stoves for Commercial Kitchen Air Pollution

  07-10-2026 02:47 via cnet.com
  
  The gas versus electric stove debate continues.
  
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• Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Oct. 7, #1936

  07-10-2026 00:09 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Wordle puzzle No. 1,936 for Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.
  
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