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• Mobile blackspots round 4 opens for applications

  15-10-2018 08:17 via zdnet.com
  Mobile operators can now apply for a slice of the AU$25 million funding under the fourth round of the Australian government's mobile blackspots program.
  
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• How to clear your iPhone cache (and put an end to slow performance)

  15-01-2026 21:39 via zdnet.com
  If your iPhone is feeling sluggish, follow this quick routine to boost its speed and free up space - here's how.
  
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• Your Bluetooth headphones could be vulnerable to attack - here's what to do next

  15-01-2026 21:22 via zdnet.com
  Google Fast Pair offers the convenience of one-click accessory pairing, but its improper implementation has created a new security risk. See if your device is patched yet.
  
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• Your Bluetooth earphones could be vulnerable to attack - here's what to do next

  15-01-2026 21:13 via zdnet.com
  Google Fast Pair offers the convenience of one-click accessory pairing, but its improper implementation has created a new security risk. See if your device is patched yet.
  
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• How to get free high-speed Wi-Fi on your American Airlines flights - no subscription needed

  15-01-2026 20:04 via zdnet.com
  AT&T has partnered with the airline to provide free high-speed Wi-Fi on more than 2 million flights a year.
  
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• This popular streaming service is getting a Dolby Vision upgrade for free - and it's a big deal

  15-01-2026 19:59 via zdnet.com
  You'll soon be able to enjoy your favorite NBC shows and sports streams with Dolby's full suite of picture and sound tech.
  
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• T-Mobile's latest phone plan saves you $1,000 over Verizon and AT&T - here's the fine print

  15-01-2026 19:56 via zdnet.com
  T-Mobile's Better Value plan starts at $140 a month for three lines, with a five-year price guarantee. Here's the fine print.
  
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• Your Raspberry Pi 5 just got a big AI upgrade - thanks to this new add-on

  15-01-2026 19:05 via zdnet.com
  The new $130 AI HAT+ 2 unlocks generative AI for the Raspberry Pi 5.
  
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• This $17 power bank kept my iPhone going for days (and I can't lose this cable)

  15-01-2026 18:53 via zdnet.com
  The Cuktech 10,000mAh wireless charger is amazing value for money.
  
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• How to get your free $20 refund from Verizon after yesterday's massive outage

  15-01-2026 18:25 via zdnet.com
  As of last night, Verizon has confirmed that the reported outage affecting millions of users has been resolved.
  
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• Your Windows 11 laptop has a secret power setting that's seriously useful - how to find it

  15-01-2026 18:18 via zdnet.com
  Windows 11 has a built-in report that provides insight into your laptop's battery health, including whether a replacement is actually needed.
  
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• Worried AI will take your remote job? You're safe for now, this study shows

  15-01-2026 18:13 via zdnet.com
  Researchers tested AI on remote freelance projects across fields like game development, data analysis, and video animation. It didn't go well.
  
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• My favorite Android e-reader got a worthy successor - with upgrades I've been longing for

  15-01-2026 17:53 via zdnet.com
  The Boox Palma 2 Pro features a color display, enhanced hardware, and a stylus in a smartphone-sized package.
  
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• Lenovo showed me its new ThinkPad X1 Carbon, and this year's upgrades caught me off guard

  15-01-2026 17:52 via zdnet.com
  Lenovo commits to repairability with a redesigned 'Space Frame' motherboard with components on both sides.
  
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• Verizon responds to Wednesday's outage: How to redeem your refund, 'SOS' signals, more updates

  15-01-2026 17:49 via zdnet.com
  As of last night, Verizon has confirmed that the reported outage affecting millions of users has been resolved.
  
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• Your Roku just got a several new channels (including sports and games) - free of charge

  15-01-2026 17:41 via zdnet.com
  The new channels join more than 300 others offered by the streaming service - and no Roku TV is required.
  
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• Is a $500 smart nugget ice maker worth it? My verdict after upgrading my kitchen with one

  15-01-2026 17:39 via zdnet.com
  The newest nugget ice maker by Govee comes in a flashy package, but does it actually make good ice?
  
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• Gemini can look through your emails and photos to 'help' you now - but should you let it?

  15-01-2026 17:24 via zdnet.com
  With Personal Intelligence, Gemini can tap into your Gmail, Photos, and YouTube. In short, you're giving it more of your data.
  
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• At 25, Wikipedia faces its biggest threat yet: AI

  15-01-2026 17:23 via zdnet.com
  Wikipedia, a triumph of the open web, helped build the modern internet. Now, its future looks uncertain.
  
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• I thought wireless charging pads were unnecessary - this leather one changed my mind

  15-01-2026 16:56 via zdnet.com
  Twelve South's Valet offers Qi2 wireless charging in a sophisticated, genuine leather design.
  
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• Opera just gave me 5 compelling reasons to ditch Chrome and Safari for good

  15-01-2026 16:55 via zdnet.com
  Existing (and new) users will be thrilled to know that Opera One is about to unleash some features that help you be more organized and focused.
  
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• Want a Google Translate alternative? Try ChatGPT's new AI tool - it's free and has a twist

  15-01-2026 16:41 via zdnet.com
  ChatGPT Translate is a separate tool. It's not multimodal yet, but it does let you refine clarity, tone, and intent. Here's how.
  
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• How this one-click Copilot attack bypassed security controls - and what Microsoft did about it

  15-01-2026 16:36 via zdnet.com
  Reprompt let attackers control Copilot and pull your data, even after you closed the chat.
  
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• T-Mobile's new family plan may save you $1,000 over Verizon and AT&T - here's how to qualify

  15-01-2026 16:27 via zdnet.com
  T-Mobile's Better Value plan starts at $140 a month for three lines, with a five-year price guarantee. Here's the fine print.
  
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• How we test phones at ZDNET in 2026

  15-01-2026 16:20 via zdnet.com
  From battery tests to capturing photos in various lighting conditions, here's how ZDNET's mobile team evaluates the latest handsets before they're recommended to you.
  
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• Spotify is raising prices again - but these alternatives will cost you less

  15-01-2026 16:13 via zdnet.com
  Premium, Student, Duo, and Family users are about to pay more.
  
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• Your Windows PC needs this patch to ward off nasty bootkit malware - update now

  15-01-2026 15:47 via zdnet.com
  The January Patch Tuesday updates for Windows refresh the expiring certificates for Secure Boot, which protects your computer against bootkit malware.
  
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• Is AI's war on busywork a creativity killer? What the experts say

  15-01-2026 15:42 via zdnet.com
  Tech companies are promising to automate mundane, time-consuming tasks. But these are often the gateway to moments of spontaneous inspiration.
  
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• I tried the 'infinitely modular' keyboard, and it could rewire productivity for good

  15-01-2026 15:29 via zdnet.com
  Naya went to Kickstarter to fund its second product launch - a modular keyboard that connects with its module lineup.
  
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• Your smart home has too many apps - this new framework wants to fix that

  15-01-2026 14:13 via zdnet.com
  Unveiled at CES, the new Copilot Star platform is designed to take smart device interoperability to the next level.
  
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