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• Tech giant seeking $1.7bn from Mike Lynch's estate after yacht death

  18-11-2025 23:40 via bbc.com
  Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year.
  
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• Judge rules Meta doesn't have monopoly after Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

  18-11-2025 21:58 via bbc.com
  The decision allows Instagram's parent company to avoid the prospect of the company breaking up
  
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• You should still learn to code, says top Google AI exec - here's why

  18-11-2025 21:16 via zdnet.com
  ZDNET sat down with Andrew Ng at AI Dev 25 in New York to talk about developer futures, responsible AI, and why AGI is overhyped.
  
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• Google's Antigravity puts coding productivity before AI hype - and the result is astonishing

  18-11-2025 21:02 via zdnet.com
  This new AI coding environment looks like a real winner. Here's why.
  
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• 15+ quirky tools and accessories that are seriously useful (and are all on sale)

  18-11-2025 20:42 via zdnet.com
  Black Friday is just a week away, but I've been searching the web looking for the most useful gadgets that make great gifts.
  
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• Best early Black Friday phone deals 2025: I found 13 offers at Amazon, Sam's Club, more

  18-11-2025 20:27 via zdnet.com
  We're a week away from the big holiday sale, but there's already a slew of deals on iPhones, Google, Samsung, and more to take advantage of.
  
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• Best early Black Friday laptop deals 2025: 21+ sales out early

  18-11-2025 20:25 via zdnet.com
  Black Friday is next week, but retailers are gearing up with early sales now. Here are the best we've found so far.
  
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• Microsoft's new AI agents won't just help us code, now they'll decide what to code

  18-11-2025 20:19 via zdnet.com
  From Agent 365 to Foundry's MCP tool catalog and new IQ services, Microsoft is moving beyond copilots and toward a future where software development becomes an automated assembly process.
  
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• Microsoft's AI agents can decide what to code now - what that means for developers

  18-11-2025 20:19 via zdnet.com
  From Agent 365 to Foundry's MCP tool catalog and new IQ services, Microsoft is moving beyond copilots and toward a future where software development becomes an automated assembly process.
  
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• My favorite holiday hosting gadget is 46% off right now

  18-11-2025 20:11 via zdnet.com
  I can't host a successful party without this very handy electric wine opener, and it's currently on sale.
  
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• Busy? Google Calendar adds a feature you've wanted for years - and it's not AI

  18-11-2025 19:06 via zdnet.com
  Now you can finally block off time for tasks without scheduling a fake meeting. Try it now.
  
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• Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, says Google's Sundar Pichai

  18-11-2025 18:59 via bbc.com
  Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models.
  
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• Best early Black Friday deals 2025: 55+ deals on TVs, laptops, streaming, and more

  18-11-2025 18:44 via zdnet.com
  Black Friday is Nov. 28, but major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are already slashing prices on top tech.
  
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• Google Vids premium features now available to everyone - here's everything you can do

  18-11-2025 18:12 via zdnet.com
  All users can now add AI voiceovers, remove filler words, and edit photos. Get a hands-on look at all the tools you can try.
  
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• Microsoft's AI agents can decide what to code now - what that means

  18-11-2025 18:05 via zdnet.com
  From Agent 365 to Foundry's MCP tool catalog and new IQ services, Microsoft is moving beyond copilots and toward a future where software development becomes an automated assembly process.
  
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• Fedora vs. Ubuntu: How to choose your next Linux distro (and which one I use)

  18-11-2025 17:21 via zdnet.com
  If you're looking for a new operating system or want to do a bit of distro hopping, you might be considering either Fedora or Ubuntu. Let me help you choose which to try first.
  
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• Google just rolled out Gemini 3 to Search - here's what it can do and how to try it

  18-11-2025 17:11 via zdnet.com
  Gemini 3 is the most significant change to Search since AI Overviews, but it's not available to everyone yet.
  
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• Microsoft's new AI agents create your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint projects now

  18-11-2025 17:00 via zdnet.com
  They can generate documents, spreadsheets, and presentations from simple text prompts. Here's how to make the most of them.
  
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• Microsoft is packing more AI into Windows, ready or not - here's what's new

  18-11-2025 17:00 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is clearly excited about all this AI infiltrating Windows, but are its users as excited? Not quite. Here's why.
  
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• How Microsoft's new plan for self-repairing data centers will transform IT roles

  18-11-2025 17:00 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is pushing enterprise computing toward self-running platforms where AI agents watch, diagnose, repair, and optimize systems continuously. Here's its vision and what it hopes to solve.
  
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• Google's Gemini 3 is finally here and it's smarter, faster, and free to access

  18-11-2025 17:00 via zdnet.com
  The new model is also fueling a new agentic coding assistant.
  
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• Major Cloudflare outage took down ChatGPT, Spotify, and X Tuesday - here's what we know

  18-11-2025 16:55 via zdnet.com
  Many of the internet's biggest sites were down as a major outage rippled across the web.
  
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• Cloudflare apologises for outage which took down X and ChatGPT

  18-11-2025 16:48 via bbc.com
  "We apologise to our customers and the Internet in general" the web infrastructure company said.
  
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• Best early Black Friday deals under $100 2025: 15 sales out now

  18-11-2025 16:48 via zdnet.com
  Stick to your holiday budget this season with these giftable gadgets under $100, even before Black Friday officially begins in two weeks.
  
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• I uncovered the OnePlus 15's flaws, but this unexpected design feature is the real problem

  18-11-2025 16:46 via zdnet.com
  It has nothing to do with the lack of features or general availability; instead, it comes down to ergonomics.
  
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• How to clear your iPad cache (and wipe out lag for good)

  18-11-2025 16:29 via zdnet.com
  If your iPad feels sluggish, clearing the cache can help boost speed and free up storage space. Here's how.
  
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• Verizon will give you a free Nintendo Switch right now - here's how the deal works

  18-11-2025 16:14 via zdnet.com
  Sign up for a Verizon internet plan and you can score a free Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, or Samsung tablet with this early Black Friday deal.
  
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• For the first time, the Apple Watch Series 11 is priced to recommend without hesitation

  18-11-2025 16:11 via zdnet.com
  The flagship Apple Watch comes with several upgrades, including six more hours of battery life for all-day use. It sees its first discount of the season on Amazon right now.
  
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• Struggling to track AI agents? This open-source tool gives you a single source of truth

  18-11-2025 15:38 via zdnet.com
  Solo.io's new Agentregistry gives you a better way to discover, validate, and operate AI agent skills across frameworks and platforms.
  
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• I compared the two best headphones from Sony and Bose in 2025 - here's the winner for me

  18-11-2025 15:35 via zdnet.com
  Which noise-canceling powerhouse should you choose? I've tested both, and here's my buying advice.
  
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• Finally, a compact sports watch that competes with my Garmin in training guidance

  18-11-2025 15:23 via zdnet.com
  While some other sports watch brands become more of a smartwatch, Polar continues to provide optimal experiences for training, coaching, and performance improvement.
  
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• Man who cryogenically froze late wife sparks debate by dating new partner

  18-11-2025 15:13 via bbc.com
  Gui Junmin froze his dead spouse as a sign of his devotion - but it's now emerged he is dating again.
  
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• Best early Black Friday Amazon deals 2025: I hand-picked 20+ discounts up to 60% off

  18-11-2025 15:12 via zdnet.com
  Black Friday is Nov. 28, but Amazon has deals live 24/7. These are my favorites so far.
  
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• This ex-Bose engineer just launched smart earrings that actually look like jewelry

  18-11-2025 15:00 via zdnet.com
  The Lumia 2 earrings track blood flow, exercise, and sleep. They come with a clever, customizable design.
  
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• Major Cloudflare outage takes down ChatGPT, Spotify, and X - here's the latest

  18-11-2025 14:21 via zdnet.com
  Many of the internet's biggest sites are down today as this major outage ripples across the web.
  
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• Best early Black Friday Samsung deals 2025: 40+ sales out now

  18-11-2025 13:25 via zdnet.com
  If you want to save on your new Samsung TV or Galaxy smartphone, early Black Friday deals have arrived.
  
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• Google boss says trillion-dollar AI investment boom has 'elements of irrationality'

  18-11-2025 13:16 via bbc.com
  In an exclusive BBC interview, Sundar Pichai hailed artificial intelligence as an "extraordinary moment" but said no company would be immune if bubble burst.
  
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• Best AirTag wallets 2025: I tested the best options to track your cards and cash

  18-11-2025 13:00 via zdnet.com
  Never lose your cards and cash with Apple AirTag tracking wallets or alternatives from brands like Ridge, Nomad, and Chipolo.
  
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• Best early Black Friday Apple deals 2025: 47 sales out now

  18-11-2025 12:49 via zdnet.com
  The lead-up to Black Friday can be an ideal time to take advantage of discounts on Apple devices. My favorite deals include discounts on MacBooks, iPads, earbuds, and more.
  
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• Best early Black Friday monitor deals 2025: 35+ sales out early

  18-11-2025 12:03 via zdnet.com
  My favorite early Black Friday monitor deals include options perfect for your home office or gaming rig.
  
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• The top 10 robot vacuums and mowers ZDNET readers bought in 2025

  18-11-2025 12:00 via zdnet.com
  I review dozens of robot vacuums and at least a handful of robot mowers each year. Read on to see which were the most popular among our readers in 2025.
  
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• Cloud-native computing is poised to explode, thanks to AI inference work

  18-11-2025 11:54 via zdnet.com
  CNCF leaders predict hundreds of billions of dollars more of AI work for cloud-native computing in the next 18 months.
  
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• I tried Google's new trip-planning AI tool, and I'll never plan my own trip again

  18-11-2025 11:28 via zdnet.com
  The tool creates day-by-day suggestions, finds flights and hotels, and more.
  
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• AI's scary new trick: Conducting cyberattacks instead of just helping out

  18-11-2025 11:00 via zdnet.com
  Chinese threat actors reportedly abused Anthropic's AI to automate mass break-ins of target organizations.
  
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• I found an immutable Linux distro that never breaks and is effortless to use

  18-11-2025 03:00 via zdnet.com
  ShaniOS maintains two separate environments. If an update - or anything- goes wrong with one environment, simply reboot and switch to the other. I am seriously impressed.
  
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• The Egyptian green tech firm looking to cut energy bills

  18-11-2025 01:13 via bbc.com
  Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity.
  
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