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• You can be Satan or Santa in online Christmas rumble - CNET

  18-12-2015 02:19 via cnet.com
  
  A new online game lets you decide if you're going to be naughty or nice this Christmas by beating the stuffing out of the Lord of Hell or the King of the North Pole.
  
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• The Powerful Stealth AI Model ‘Ox Alpha’ Is Now GLM-5.3-Flash, and You Can Use It

  27-08-2026 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  The Chinese AI company Z.ai has confirmed responsibility for the model, which caught users’ attention on OpenRouter last week.
  
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• Nokia’s 300 Charge Is the Cool Retro Phone You Won’t Be Using in the US

  27-08-2026 23:07 via cnet.com
  
  The unavailability of the phone due to its 2G networking may drive fans of retro-styled phones to look at other options.
  
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• Lawsuit says Oura sleep tracking has 'a coin flip's chance of being correct'

  27-08-2026 23:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The class action lawsuit claims that Oura's sleep-tracking mechanisms sell 'faulty AI-based inference as reliable science.'
  
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• These Legendary Sennheiser Open-Back Headphones Are Nearly 50% Off Right Now

  27-08-2026 22:03 via cnet.com
  
  This $280 discount makes these pricey headphones much easier to justify.
  
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• Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 28, #1896

  27-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answer for today’s NYT Wordle puzzle for Aug. 28, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 28, #908

  27-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 28, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug. 28, #1174

  27-08-2026 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 28, 2026.
  
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• Sony’s New Bravia 6 TVs Take On Entry-Level OLEDs

  27-08-2026 21:58 via cnet.com
  
  The new OLEDs feature budget-friendlier pricing and start at 48 inches.
  
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• This TCL Mini-LED TV Offers Premium Features Without a Massive Price Tag

  27-08-2026 21:42 via cnet.com
  
  Score a gorgeous mini-LED display that’s perfect for streaming, gaming and more, and save over $300 off.
  
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• Hugging Face’s Microduck Feels Like a Harbinger of the Cute AI Robot Wave

  27-08-2026 21:08 via cnet.com
  
  It waddles… it roller-skates… it plays ball… it learns.
  
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• Galaxy Z Fold 8 camera trouble? 4 settings I recommend changing now

  27-08-2026 20:46 via zdnet.com
  
  The cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 work best when they're pushed to their limits. Here are the settings I changed to get the best results.
  
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• Are You a ‘Meat Proxy’? The Rise of Copy-Pasting AI Responses Without Thinking

  27-08-2026 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  “AI slop” now has a friend. “Meat proxy” is a new way to describe too much reliance on AI content.
  
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• This excellent HP laptop is nearly 50% off at Best Buy - and comes with a cheap TV

  27-08-2026 18:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Snag the HP OmniBook 3 16-inch laptop for under $700, plus get a 43-inch Toshiba smart TV for just $99 when you bundle at Best Buy.
  
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• Apple escaped Android's 'toxic hellstew' - now Siri AI is creating a new one

  27-08-2026 18:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Apple's new toxic hellstew is a battle over regulation, litigation, and keeping your data safe.
  
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• Walmart Deals of the Day: Grab the Top Clip-On Earbuds of 2026 for a Record-Low $100

  27-08-2026 18:33 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, $20 off a palm-sized Anker speaker and a single-serve Keurig K-Supreme that’s on sale for less than $90.
  
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• How AI-armed script kiddies will soon wield the power of state-sponsored threat actors

  27-08-2026 18:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Low-skill hacktivists are now 'enabled with the same tooling and sophistication as a state-sponsored group,' according to cybersecurity consultant Unit 42.
  
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• AI a 'force multiplier' for low-skilled threat actors: 4 ways organizations should respond

  27-08-2026 18:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Low-skill hacktivists are now 'enabled with the same tooling and sophistication as a state-sponsored group,' according to cybersecurity consultant Unit 42.
  
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• This Year’s Adobe Incubator Projects Are All About Full-Service AI

  27-08-2026 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Finalists in this year’s cohort of research pitches highlight the cutting-edge uses of AI in Adobe software.
  
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• Sony's new Bravia 6 OLED TV aims to bring flagship visuals to the $1,300 price point

  27-08-2026 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Bravia 6 OLED TV is a new entry-level option in a variety of screen sizes.
  
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• How accurate are sleep trackers? Lawsuit says Oura rings have 'a coin flip's chance of being correct'

  27-08-2026 17:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The class action lawsuit claims that Oura's sleep-tracking mechanisms sell 'faulty AI-based inference as reliable science.'
  
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• Feel Like a Professional Chef at Amateur Prices With $260 Off This Anova Sous Vide

  27-08-2026 17:39 via cnet.com
  
  It can handle up to 100 liters of water so you can cook for a crowd, and it’s down to just $199 at Amazon.
  
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• Amazon Deals of the Day: This Echo Show 11 Won’t Be $60 Off Forever

  27-08-2026 17:28 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, score record-low prices on the Bose TV speaker and a Logitech webcam.
  
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• ‘Toy Story 5’ Sets Disney Plus Streaming Date

  27-08-2026 16:37 via cnet.com
  
  Pixar’s latest franchise hit pits the classic toy crew against a tablet.
  
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• ‘Toy Story 5’ Gets Disney Plus Streaming Date

  27-08-2026 16:37 via cnet.com
  
  Pixar’s latest franchise hit pits the classic toy crew against a scheming tablet.
  
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• You’ve Only Got a Few Days Left to Grab This Distinctive Vestaboard Smart Display for $100 Off

  27-08-2026 16:06 via cnet.com
  
  It’s got a cool, retro design, but you’ll have to order yours before Sept. 1 if you want to grab one for $999.
  
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• Is your really old iPhone still worth anything or just e-waste? How to tell

  27-08-2026 15:28 via zdnet.com
  
  I found my old iPhone 4 in a drawer and wondered: Does it work? Is it worth anything? What should I do with it? I went looking for answers.
  
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• Fitbit and Pokemon Made a Fitness Tracker That Might Actually Help Me Catch My Zs

  27-08-2026 15:11 via cnet.com
  
  The special edition Fitbit Air works in tandem with the Pokemon Sleep app, so you can track your workouts and rested hours.
  
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• Plaud's first AI earbuds have arrived - what they can do

  27-08-2026 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Can these new wearables deliver on the long-anticipated promises of AI earbuds?
  
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• Plaud One Is a Reinvention of Headphones for the AI Note-Taking Age

  27-08-2026 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  The new AI device will be on display at IFA in Berlin next week.
  
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