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• This is why tech company buyouts can create big problems for consumers

  07-12-2023 10:00 via zdnet.com
  A recent issue caused me to ponder what happens when tech companies acquire the products of other companies - and how that situation can negatively impact consumers.
  
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• The 40+ best holiday TV deals

  06-12-2023 16:27 via zdnet.com
  The holiday shopping season is in full-swing, and now is the time to find great deals on TVs from brands like Sony, LG, Samsung, TCL, and more at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and other retailers.
  
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• Women Buy More Cars, So Why Are the Designs So Macho?

  06-12-2023 15:00 via wired.co.uk
  It’s not just Elon Musk’s Cybertruck. Car design is largely geared toward men, even though women buy more than 60 percent of all new cars sold in the US. EVs are a chance to right that wrong.
  
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• Linus Torvalds on the state of Linux today and how AI figures in its future

  05-12-2023 23:13 via zdnet.com
  At Open Source Summit Japan, Linux and Git creator Linus Torvalds talked about Rust in Linux, Linux maintainer fatigue, and AI's future role in Linux and open-source development.
  
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• This Motorola is still $200 off, and it's surprisingly capable

  05-12-2023 03:14 via zdnet.com
  
  It doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but the Motorola Razr (2023) is a solid, more affordable alternative to the thousand-dollar foldables we're so used to seeing.
  
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• Lenovo's new pocket-sized ChromeOS PC could work with any display

  04-12-2023 23:11 via zdnet.com
  
  The Chromebox Micro is intended for use in kiosks and digital signs, but the mini computer isn't limited to retail.
  
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• The brightest flashlights of 2023: Recommended by experts

  04-12-2023 22:47 via zdnet.com
  
  Ranging from 1,700 to 120,000 lumens, these are the best flashlights that experts and enthusiasts say illuminate just about anything, for emergencies and more.
  
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• The best speakers for vinyl in 2023: Top picks for better sound

  04-12-2023 22:23 via zdnet.com
  
  The best speakers for vinyl have features like Bluetooth, customizable EQs, and remarkable sound quality. Here are ZDNET's top picks.
  
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• The best Bluetooth turntables of 2023: Expert recommended

  04-12-2023 22:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Bluetooth turntables offer a wireless listening experience. ZDNET spoke to experts and tested some of the best Bluetooth turntables available to help you find the best one for you.
  
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• The 13 best holiday Roborock deals

  04-12-2023 21:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Roborock has slashed the prices of its popular robot vacuums and robot vacuum mops. Here are the best Roborock holiday deals available right now.
  
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• You can take Zoom calls from your couch now with this new Apple TV app

  04-12-2023 20:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Just in time for the holidays, group Zoom calls with relatives (or coworkers) just got a little easier.
  
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• I asked DALL-E 3 to create a portrait of every US state, and the results were gloriously strange

  04-12-2023 20:46 via zdnet.com
  
  This is how AI sees the 50 US states, according to DALL-E 3 and ChatGPT.
  
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• The 20 best holiday Apple Watch deals

  04-12-2023 20:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The holiday season is quickly approaching, but there's still time to take advantage of seasonal savings -- including on coveted products like the newest Apple Watch Series 9, Series 8 and Ultra models.
  
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• The Apple Watch Ultra just hit an all-time low price ahead of the holidays

  04-12-2023 19:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Buy an Apple Watch Ultra for $160 off at Best Buy right now in this rare holiday deal.
  
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• iPhone WhatsApp users will now be able to share photos and videos in original quality

  04-12-2023 18:34 via zdnet.com
  iOS users have had to suffer through lesser-quality photos and videos when sharing via WhatsApp but that will soon come to an end as the company rolls out a new feature.
  
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• These affordable earbuds just needed one tweak to make a great listening experience

  04-12-2023 18:19 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're looking for a high-quality pair of earbuds that's relatively accessible, the Beyerdynamic Free Byrd are an outstanding choice. Just make sure you're using the right ear tips.
  
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• Want a chronological timeline on Threads? Here's the problem with that

  04-12-2023 17:52 via zdnet.com
  
  It's a "substantial safety loophole," according to Meta CEO Adam Mosseri.
  
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• This is the perfect smartwatch for anyone who loves the water

  04-12-2023 17:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Garmin's latest Quatix 7 Pro may be the most attractive and stylish model that I've tested.
  
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• rlxOS is an immutable Linux distribution that proves looks can be deceiving

  04-12-2023 16:55 via zdnet.com
  
  The rlxOS (pronounced "relaxed OS") Linux distribution is a lot of things. It's immutable, it tweaks the Xfce desktop to look like KDE Plasma, it's fast, and (on the surface) it looks to be very user-friendly.
  
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• Can DALL-E 3 in ChatGPT read and modify images? Come see for yourself

  04-12-2023 16:52 via zdnet.com
  
  Unveiling the quirks of DALL-E 3 within ChatGPT Plus: See how this AI tool bends reality, turning ordinary images into unusual creations.
  
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• Buy Microsoft Office for Mac or PC for just $30 right now

  04-12-2023 16:31 via zdnet.com
  
  Get a Microsoft Office 2019 license at a big discount, and get access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.
  
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• For only $20 gift Python coding knowledge this holiday season

  04-12-2023 16:02 via zdnet.com
  
  This Python certification bootcamp bundle features 12 courses on coding and programming with Python. Grab it or gift it ahead of the holiday season.
  
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• LG's magical steam closet is still $200 off

  04-12-2023 03:15 via zdnet.com
  The LG Styler will refresh, sanitize, and dry everything from your work clothes to your weekend attire.
  
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• You should probably update your Google Chrome browser this weekend

  02-12-2023 15:05 via zdnet.com
  2023 has been a banner year for zero-day exploits in Chrome, and Google has patched its 6th one, calling it an "emergency."
  
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• This Finnish startup's new VR headset rivals Apple's Vision Pro - and business users will love it

  02-12-2023 15:00 via zdnet.com
  Varjo's mixed-reality XR-4 delivers a 120-degree field of view, dual 20-megapixel cameras, two 4K displays, and gaze-driven autofocus.
  
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• Was Bobi the World’s Oldest Dog—or a Fraud?

  02-12-2023 13:00 via wired.co.uk
  
  A quest to uncover the truth about Bobi, named the “oldest dog ever” by Guinness World Records, led to dog fur experts and conspiracy theories, and left me with serious questions about how world records are verified.
  
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• Ozempic Could Also Help You Drink Less Alcohol

  02-12-2023 13:00 via wired.co.uk
  Mounting evidence bolsters the idea that drugs like semaglutide—better known as Ozempic or Wegovy—can hamper a thirst for booze.
  
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• All iPhone 16 models could get improved Action button

  01-12-2023 19:46 via zdnet.com
  The Action button is Apple's new thing, first appearing on the Apple Watch Ultra, then the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. But the entire iPhone 16 line could be getting this upgrade.
  
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• The Cybertruck Must Be Huge—or It Will Dig Tesla’s Grave

  01-12-2023 17:15 via wired.co.uk
  
  If Musk fulfils just 15 percent of Cybertruck preorders, it would equal the annual unit sales of Toyota. If the polarizing EV flops, Tesla could be in big trouble.
  
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• The Race to Find What’s Making America’s Dogs Sick

  01-12-2023 13:00 via wired.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of dogs across multiple states have been struck down with a severe respiratory illness. Veterinarians suspect a mystery bacteria but are still grasping for clues.
  
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• This 16-port dream dock belongs on every creative pro's desk

  01-12-2023 02:00 via zdnet.com
  Does Satechi's Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro dock live up to the hype? Yes, yes it does.
  
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• This is the first app I install on every new Mac -- and now it's on sale

  30-11-2023 17:41 via zdnet.com
  CleanMyMac X has long been my go-to for clearing out system junk and optimizing performance. Now you can try it out for less.
  
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• Google Fixes a Seventh Zero-Day Flaw in Chrome—Update Now

  30-11-2023 16:42 via wired.co.uk
  
  Plus: Major security patches from Microsoft, Mozilla, Atlassian, Cisco, and more.
  
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• Inside India’s Gargantuan Mission to Clean the Ganges River

  30-11-2023 12:00 via wired.co.uk
  
  The Ganges river is one of the world’s most sacred waterways—and one of its most polluted. To restore it, India is undertaking one of the biggest engineering programs in the history of sanitation.
  
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• Apple names the 14 best apps and games of 2023. Your next favorite app may be on the list

  30-11-2023 05:00 via zdnet.com
  Out of the millions of apps on the app store, these fourteen took the crown. Here's what they are and why you may want to download them.
  
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• GM Slashes Spending on Robotaxi Unit Cruise, in Setback For Driverless Cars

  29-11-2023 13:30 via wired.co.uk
  General Motors said it will scale back ambitions for its self-driving Cruise cars after an accident involving one of its robotaxis last month.
  
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• OpenAI’s Custom Chatbots Are Leaking Their Secrets

  29-11-2023 13:00 via wired.co.uk
  
  Released earlier this month, OpenAI’s GPTs let anyone create custom chatbots. But some of the data they’re built on is easily exposed.
  
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• How to Set Your Thermostat—According to Science

  29-11-2023 13:00 via wired.co.uk
  
  Win the family arguments over heating your home this winter—or better yet, avoid them altogether—with this handy guide.
  
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• Fresh Bitcoin Hype Shows Crypto Just Can’t Help Itself

  29-11-2023 13:00 via wired.co.uk
  After crashes, scandals, and SBF’s guilty verdict, many hoped the crypto industry would grow up. Speculation around the arrival of a spot bitcoin ETF shows old hype dies hard.
  
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• Generative AI can easily be made malicious despite guardrails, say scholars

  29-11-2023 10:41 via zdnet.com
  Researchers found an easy way to retrain publicly available neural nets so they would answer in-depth questions, such as how to cheat on an exam, find pornography, or even kill their neighbor.
  
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• I've tried many smart locks, but the one I keep on my door is $80 off after Cyber Monday

  28-11-2023 18:33 via zdnet.com
  The Aqara U100 is ideal for Apple fans but great for everyone, combining Home Key, keypad, fingerprint, NFC tags, and a physical key for unlocking -- all for $150 even after Cyber Monday.
  
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• The 150+ best Cyber Monday deals you can buy: Top picks from tech experts

  27-11-2023 23:30 via zdnet.com
  It's Cyber Monday and ZDNET's experts scouted out the best deals on Apple products, TVs, robot vacuums, headphones, smartphones, and other gadgets from Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Walmart, and more.
  
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• This is the first app I install on every new Mac -- and it's on sale for Cyber Monday

  27-11-2023 21:38 via zdnet.com
  CleanMyMac X has long been my go-to for clearing out system junk and optimizing performance. Now you can try it out for less.
  
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• Tesla Is Suing Sweden

  27-11-2023 19:11 via wired.co.uk
  
  Unions are boycotting Tesla’s business operations in Sweden to pressure it to sign an agreement with its workers. Now Tesla has decided to sue.
  
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• Best Cyber Monday Deals (2023): 95 UK Discounts

  27-11-2023 18:09 via wired.co.uk
  
  Certified Cyber Monday bargains on laptops, audio, smart home, gaming and smartphones.
  
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• Best Amazon Cyber Monday Deals in the UK Today

  27-11-2023 17:58 via wired.co.uk
  
  WIRED's picks of the Cyber Monday deals still live on Amazon, plus the most popular tech discounts.
  
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• My favorite Android phone can do things your iPhone 15 Pro Max can't, and now get 20% in this Cyber Monday deal

  27-11-2023 17:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Ulefone's Power Armor 18T smartphone has a built-in thermal camera and so much more.
  
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• How Do You Hide Secret Codes in Diamonds? Space Lasers!

  27-11-2023 15:46 via wired.co.uk
  
  Looking to solve the problem of ethically sourced gems, Opsydia has developed tech to hide submicron-size dots in precious stones. The greatest prize, though, is diamond qubits for quantum computing.
  
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• Best Argos Cyber Monday Deals: 26 Tech Offers

  27-11-2023 15:45 via wired.co.uk
  
  The smartest Argos discounts we've seen on earbuds, TVs, tablets, and smart home.
  
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• The Problems Lurking in Hollywood’s Historic AI Deal

  27-11-2023 13:00 via wired.co.uk
  
  The terms negotiated by the Screen Actors Guild with Hollywood studios put historic AI guardrails in place, but they may not be able to protect performers.
  
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