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• What's the point of concept cars?

  19-10-2018 01:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Concept cars look beautiful and futuristic, but why spend millions on them if they're never going to make it into production?
  
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• How I'm using this $13 smart plug to automate my house with voice commands

  16-06-2026 21:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Imagine turning your holiday lights, lamps, and fans on or off from anywhere in the house or outdoors for cheap. This plug - now on sale - makes it happen.
  
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• These are the 11 best early Prime Day phone deals I'd actually buy myself

  16-06-2026 21:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Prime Day 2026 is next week. Save hundreds right now on early phone deals, including the Google Pixel 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26, and Motorola Edge.
  
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• The 8 best early Prime Day headphone deals I'd upgrade to immediately as a headphones enthusiast

  16-06-2026 20:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Prime Day is right around the corner, and I've found the best headphone deals - many of which are recent, flagship releases from Apple, Sony, Bose, and more.
  
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• The 8 best early Prime Day headphone deals: Apple, Bose, Sony, and more deals I'd buy myself

  16-06-2026 20:43 via zdnet.com
  
  Prime Day is right around the corner, and I've found the best headphone deals - many of which are recent, flagship releases from Apple, Sony, Bose, and more.
  
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• The DIY era of smartwatches has begun - Google and Apple already have me hooked

  16-06-2026 20:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Google's Create My Widget and Apple's new Shortcuts feature prove we're in a DIY era of automation.
  
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• Android 17 is out now, with a fresh Pixel Drop for June - here's what's new

  16-06-2026 20:00 via zdnet.com
  
  You're getting productivity tricks, bubbles, new AI models, upgraded security, and more.
  
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• 7 interesting Father's Day gifts and gadgets (that will arrive before Sunday)

  16-06-2026 19:55 via zdnet.com
  
  Father's Day is this weekend, and we found the most useful items your father figure will appreciate, based on our testing.
  
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• The best early Amazon Prime Day deals: Up to 30% off Anker, Samsung, and Oura (so far)

  16-06-2026 19:50 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon's Prime Day sale returns in a few weeks, but these are our favorite deals you can shop right now.
  
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• The best early Walmart deals to compete with Prime Day: Laptops, TVs, smart glasses, and more

  16-06-2026 19:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Beat the Prime Day rush: Walmart's massive rival sale is almost here, with great deals on 4K smart TVs, Apple tech, and laptops already live. Shop the best discounts.
  
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• I tried AnduinOS 2.0, and it may be the easiest way to ditch Windows for Linux

  16-06-2026 19:07 via zdnet.com
  
  AnduinOS 2.0 is a speedy, private, Ubuntu-based Linux distro that's all about true distro engineering. And it's laid out like Windows 11.
  
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• I've had dozens of robot mower brands and models - here's my advice for every yard type

  16-06-2026 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  I have one golden rule: It's not about the mower, it's about the yard. Use my free checklist to decide which model to buy.
  
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• Amazon just dropped this 55-inch QLED TV to under $300 - and I highly recommend it

  16-06-2026 17:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Only $280 gets you a 55-inch Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED Series with this great early Prime Day deal.
  
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• KDE Plasma 6.7 might be a point release - but it's packed with new features

  16-06-2026 17:31 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest release of one of the finest desktop environments on the market is here, and there's plenty to be excited about.
  
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• Immutable Linux distros always frustrated me for one reason - until RakuOS

  16-06-2026 17:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Immutable Linux is the future of OS security, but the current distributions do have one particular limitation that RakuOS has resolved.
  
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• How to prevent your Android phone keyboard from tracking you: 2 options

  16-06-2026 17:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Your Android keyboard may be collecting more than you realize. Here are two ways to take back your privacy, but I only trust one.
  
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• I've been testing iOS 27, and these 5 overlooked features make even older iPhones better

  16-06-2026 16:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Beyond the flashy new upgrades, iOS 27 has several lesser-known changes that also work on older iPhones.
  
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• Your wall outlets are seriously underutilized: 7 plug-in gadgets that elevate any home

  16-06-2026 16:49 via zdnet.com
  
  These plug-in gadgets easily enhance your home's routine (and they're affordable).
  
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• Linux 7.1 is here to end the Intel 486 CPU era - and do some serious legacy clean up

  16-06-2026 16:12 via zdnet.com
  
  And say hello to much better NTFS support. Linux creator Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux 7.1.
  
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• 3 unofficial Android Auto apps I installed to make my car screen more useful - and how

  16-06-2026 15:59 via zdnet.com
  
  You can add YouTube, web browsing, and more to your car by sideloading apps.
  
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• I tested fast chargers with the best iPhone, Samsung, and OnePlus phones - and two surprised me

  16-06-2026 15:54 via zdnet.com
  
  Phone makers love to advertise fast-charging speeds. I tested three flagship phones with OEM and Anker chargers to see what their claims really mean.
  
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• Sony WH-1000XM6 vs. Sennheiser Momentum 5: I've tested both pairs for months, and this one wins

  16-06-2026 15:42 via zdnet.com
  
  Sony's and Sennheiser's flagship headphones are objectively good, but how you plan to use them determines whether they're great.
  
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• Chainguard's new Athena coalition uses AI to fix open-source flaws - before attackers exploit them

  16-06-2026 14:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Open-source security has a new AI problem. But Chainguard has a plan, and plenty of friends, to help
  
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• 7 cost-efficient ways I made my TV sound a lot better (no soundbar required)

  16-06-2026 13:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Getting great sound from your TV doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. These are my expert-vetted audio tweaks.
  
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• I tested a Bluetooth tracker that leverages LoRa mesh networks to find things - and it's so accurate

  16-06-2026 12:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Seeed Studio's SenseCAP T1000-E tracker card also doesn't use cell towers or Wi-Fi. Here's how.
  
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• Get Audible for 3 months totally free - here's how

  16-06-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Audible's Prime Day deal is now live - and you'll be glad you tried it. Here's what to know.
  
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• I modified my PC setup with a 15-in-1 docking station, and the benefits go beyond more ports

  16-06-2026 03:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Baseus Spacemate RD1 Pro has unique features that make it the centerpiece of a modern office station.
  
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• Your iPhone may support Channel Sounding via Bluetooth with iOS 27 - and it's a big deal

  16-06-2026 02:00 via zdnet.com
  
  One less-discussed iOS 27 feature unveiled at Apple's WWDC is support for Channel Sounding. It'll be bigger news when Bluetooth 6.3 officially releases.
  
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• iOS 27 envy? 4 features you can already use on an Android phone (including Samsung models)

  15-06-2026 21:57 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're a believer in 'Android had it first,' wait until you see iOS 27.
  
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• What the robot mower brands aren't telling you about their specs - and which ones are actually useful

  15-06-2026 21:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Robot mowers aren't one-size-fits-all devices - many have overhyped specs you don't even need. Here's my advice after years of testing.
  
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