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• Xbox One S seeing 'unprecedented demand,' backwards compatibility hits new milestone - CNET

  17-08-2016 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Microsoft says the slimmed-down console is off to a fast start; backwards compatibility play time hits 145 million hours.
  
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• The new iOS 27 child safety features I'm most excited about as a parent

  08-06-2026 21:27 via zdnet.com
  
  From stronger controls over web browsing and shortcuts to limit screen time, Apple just announced much-needed child-safety features for its OS.
  
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• iOS 27 is here: How to download the developer beta now

  08-06-2026 20:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's WWDC 2026 was full of updates for the daily iPhone user experience -here's how you can try iOS 27 early for free.
  
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• Apple's Image Playground Gets 'Photorealistic' Capabilities With New AI

  08-06-2026 20:16 via cnet.com
  
  At WWDC 2026, Apple shows off new AI image creation and editing tools.
  
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• Apple just announced iOS 27 and here's which iPhones support it

  08-06-2026 20:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Here's a breakdown of which iPhone models will support the next iOS update - and which ones Apple is leaving behind.
  
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• Apple Introduces Siri Mode in Your iPhone's Camera

  08-06-2026 20:14 via cnet.com
  
  Point and shoot your phone camera, then press the Siri shutter button for a chatbot to tell you what you're taking a photo of.
  
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• Apple's Vision Pro Will See the World With AI Soon

  08-06-2026 20:11 via cnet.com
  
  The latest VisionOS updates give Apple's headset a few things that future glasses could also add.
  
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• Apple Announces iOS 27 With An AI-Integrated Siri at WWDC 2026

  08-06-2026 20:10 via cnet.com
  
  The next major iOS software will be available on devices as old as the iPhone 11, and it will likely land on your device this fall.
  
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• MacOS 27 Gets a Name: Golden Gate

  08-06-2026 20:09 via cnet.com
  
  We move from the famed alpine lake and mountains of Tahoe to the iconic Bay Area bridge.
  
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• Apple glossed over AirPods' new custom EQ - but it's a big deal

  08-06-2026 20:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Despite flying under the WWDC radar, a custom EQ for AirPods is a feature I'm most excited for this fall.
  
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• Apple Debuts New AI Models Built With Gemini

  08-06-2026 20:02 via cnet.com
  
  Apple Intelligence is getting an upgrade after the company partnered with Google.
  
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• Siri AI is the Apple Voice Assistant Revamp We've All Been Waiting For

  08-06-2026 19:44 via cnet.com
  
  Apple unveiled the new Siri at WWDC 2026. It's more capable, more conversational and comes with its own dedicated app.
  
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• The Best Deals Our CNET Shopping Experts Found This Week

  08-06-2026 19:43 via cnet.com
  
  Save on top tech, smart home gear, kitchen gadgets and more with this week’s best offers.
  
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• After 30 years using Linux, I have only 4 complaints - and 2 send me back to my MacBook

  08-06-2026 19:41 via zdnet.com
  
  For decades, I've recommended the open-source OS to new and experienced computer users alike. But hey, I'm not oblivious to its handful of faults.
  
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• Apple WWDC 2026: Live updates on iOS 27, Siri and Tim Cook's last event as CEO

  08-06-2026 19:30 via zdnet.com
  
  We're reporting live from Apple Park to cover the company's annual developer conference. Stay tuned for the latest news.
  
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• Apple's Health App Now Supports Both Menopause and Perimenopause

  08-06-2026 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  Announced at WWDC 2026, Apple's Health app will support cycle tracking for menopause and perimenopause. This is why it matters.
  
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• Tim Cook Live Speech Kicks Off Outgoing Apple CEO's Last WWDC Event

  08-06-2026 19:21 via cnet.com
  
  Cook received a minutes-long standing ovation during his live speech ahead of WWDC.
  
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• Stop Children From Taking and Sharing Nudes, UK Prime Minister Tells Tech Companies

  08-06-2026 18:22 via cnet.com
  
  Keir Starmer is reportedly also on the brink of banning social media for children under 16, just as Australia has done.
  
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• NotebookLM Is Getting Google's Latest Gemini AI Model

  08-06-2026 18:01 via cnet.com
  
  The AI-powered research assistant is getting major chat upgrades, better customization and more formatting options.
  
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• How ChatGPT's new Lockdown mode protects you from data theft (and what else it does)

  08-06-2026 16:36 via zdnet.com
  
  The goal is to protect you against attackers who try to steal your personal data through prompt injection. But it does limit your ability to access the web.
  
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• This free Android launcher made my phone and tablet look like Windows 11 - here's how

  08-06-2026 16:32 via zdnet.com
  
  I don't like the Windows UI, but I made my Pixel 9 Pro and Nubia Pad Pro look like it anyway with HyperDroid. Here's the result.
  
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• Lepow 16in Quad Monitor for Laptop review: This truly portable, backpack-friendly display system is ready to transform any workspace

  08-06-2026 16:31 via techradar.com
  
  Lepow 16" Quad Monitor for Laptop: 30-second reviewThe Lepow 16" Quad Monitor for Laptop is an innovative multi monitor design that essentially enables you to take the office with you. The four monitor set, stand and backpack is available as a complete system.The build quality matches that of the TriScreen Pro side panels that I recently reviewed.. The set also comes with a stand which considering it's robust construction is surprisingly lightweight, and offers decent stability for the monitors
  
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• Life Got So Much Better When I Turned Off My Phone Notifications

  08-06-2026 16:05 via cnet.com
  
  Apps, emails, promos, DMs and tiny red badges had hijacked my attention. Taking it back forced me to evaluate my relationship with my phone.
  
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• Shoks OpenDots 2 review: Comfortable, stable, long-lasting open-ear buds that aren’t just for fitness

  08-06-2026 15:59 via techradar.com
  
  Shokz OpenDots 2: One Minute ReviewShokz, the company specializing in bone conduction and open-ear buds, returns to the clip-on form factor with the Shokz OpenDots 2. It’s worth noting that the OpenDots 2 are one of two pairs released at the same time: they arrive alongside the cheaper Shokz OpenDots Air, which are missing a few features like wireless charging, waterproofing and bone conduction mics. The clip-on earbud form factor offers both pros and cons. On the one hand, the shape is li
  
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• What Will We Learn About iOS 27 Today? CNET Readers Have Big Predictions About WWDC

  08-06-2026 15:29 via cnet.com
  
  Round 1 of the CNET Big Guessing Game is complete, and your predictions are enlightening.
  
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• ChatGPT's new memory upgrade is powerful - and could poison every answer it gives you

  08-06-2026 15:18 via zdnet.com
  
  OpenAI says ChatGPT's memory is getting better. But my tests show outdated assumptions, personal profiling, and wrong details that could quietly distort future answers.
  
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• What's Actually the Best TV of 2026? Cast Your Vote in Our People's Picks

  08-06-2026 15:07 via cnet.com
  
  Let us know what you think about your TV.
  
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• Lavazza Just Beat Keurig to the Punch with Pods Made Entirely of Coffee — No Plastic Involved

  08-06-2026 15:06 via cnet.com
  
  The Tabli system hits the US market this week and aims to take the plastic out of single-serve coffee.
  
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• WWDC 2026 Live: Siri Updates, iOS 27, Tim Cook and More From Today's Event

  08-06-2026 15:03 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's software event gives us an early look at new features for iOS and MacOS, plus a big overhaul for Siri. And this is Tim Cook's last WWDC as CEO.
  
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• The Coffee Golden Ratio Professionals Swear By for a Perfect Cup Every Time

  08-06-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Professional baristas don't guess at coffee measurements. Here's the ratio they use and how to apply it at home.
  
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