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• When uBlock Origin stops working on Chrome soon, you'll have 2 options

  16-10-2024 21:27 via zdnet.com
  
  Despite the vast popularity of this ad-blocking extension, Google doesn't want it around. But there is a silver lining.
  
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• Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Plenty premium, but pummeled by RAM crisis

  02-08-2026 11:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Framework's sleek Laptop 13 Pro has a fantastic haptic touchpad and great battery, but price and availability is proving to be problematic.
  
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• Why your Windows installation files keep getting bigger - AI is filling up smaller drives

  01-08-2026 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It's not your imagination. Microsoft's ISO downloads for Windows have been creeping up in size. It might even be fair to call them bloated. And you'll never guess where the problem comes from.
  
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• The 5 laptop features worth spending extra on (and 3 that are mostly hype)

  01-08-2026 12:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Laptop manufacturers love showing off gimmicky features - here's what to prioritize, and what to ignore.
  
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• AI in Formula One: Competitive advantage is all about the human in the loop

  01-08-2026 12:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Professional handcraft is the key to unlocking value from emerging technology and data, suggest Aston Martin Aramco F1 executives and partners.
  
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• One of our favorite Bluetooth trackers is on sale with this exclusive deal

  01-08-2026 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  KeySmart's SmartCard (Gen 3) is perfect for Android and Apple users, and it's 20% off with a ZDNET-exclusive code right now.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6: One is better in every way that matters

  01-08-2026 11:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Should you update to the Galaxy Fold 8 Ultra if you have a Z Fold 6? I'm familiar with both phones, here's my take.
  
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• Alienware 15 vs. LOQ Essential 15: I compared both budget gaming laptops - it was close

  01-08-2026 10:30 via zdnet.com
  
  These affordable gaming laptops were neck and neck in my testing, but one pulled ahead for me.
  
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• Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop'

  31-07-2026 23:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.
  
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• AI firms must answer for rogue bots, says boss of hacked company

  31-07-2026 20:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Clement Delangue said he didn't want cyber attacks on other companies to become "normalised".
  
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• Did a OneDrive Photos app just appear on your PC? Here's what it does (and how to get rid of it)

  31-07-2026 20:05 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has quietly pushed out a new OneDrive Photos app to Windows 11 users. What's it all about?
  
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• Amazon is splitting its $600 million tariff refund with customers - here's who's eligible

  31-07-2026 19:36 via zdnet.com
  
  What you'll get back depends on how much you spent - but don't expect much.
  
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• How to keep your AI conversations as private as possible

  31-07-2026 18:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Worried about your personal AI chats being exposed? Here's how to tighten your privacy across several of the major chatbots.
  
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• Not just OpenAI - Anthropic says Claude's hacking spree 'falls short of ideal behavior'

  31-07-2026 18:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Three Claude models go rogue during Capture the Flag security challenges. Here's the trail of damage each left behind.
  
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• How OpenAI's agent escaped: Sprung by humans in a series of preventable events

  31-07-2026 18:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Behind the rogue agent's attack on Hugging Face was a particular sequence of human decisions. We all need to pay better attention - because threat actors are learning, too.
  
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• LinkedIn's new 'Seems like AI slop' button lets you report all those cringey posts

  31-07-2026 18:42 via zdnet.com
  
  LinkedIn's 'Seems like AI slop' button is coming to users, and its existence signals a changing perspective on AI infiltrating digital communities.
  
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• Looking for a new budget phone? This Motorola model is just $100, but only for a limited time

  31-07-2026 18:28 via zdnet.com
  
  Over at Best Buy, the 2024 Moto G Play dropped down to $100, making this Android one of the budget buys around.
  
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• Data Byte: This router's signal strength beat most competitors in our lab test

  31-07-2026 17:09 via zdnet.com
  
  ZDNET's latest Data Byte highlights the Netgear Orbi 370's performance in our lab testing. Here's what the numbers say.
  
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• I installed these smart window shades in 10 minutes - now I want them all over my house

  31-07-2026 11:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The Smartwings window shades are convenient and fully customizable, making them a good option for non-standard windows.
  
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• How long should you keep your phone for? I did the math - it's likely not what you think

  31-07-2026 10:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Annual upgrades matter less these days, and better software support lets you hold onto your phone for longer.
  
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• Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans - here are three things we learned

  31-07-2026 03:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?
  
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• How police are trying to divert teen hackers away from crime

  31-07-2026 02:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.
  
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• India wants to join the strawberry superpowers

  31-07-2026 00:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.
  
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• I tried Android Auto offline while on a road trip, and it beats mobile data in 2 ways

  30-07-2026 22:08 via zdnet.com
  
  A recent trip upstate revealed the benefits and limitations of running Android Auto in low- to no-signal areas.
  
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• What the FCC ban on foreign-made robot vacuums means for your Roomba

  30-07-2026 19:11 via zdnet.com
  
  The FCC's robot ban includes many of the world's most popular vacuums and lawn mowers. Is that Roomba in your closet a security risk?
  
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• I compared these popular sleep earbuds to my Oura Ring 5 - the results surprised me

  30-07-2026 19:10 via zdnet.com
  
  The Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 improve on what made me fall in love with the first generation, but they're not perfect.
  
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• Your Windows download keeps getting bigger, and AI is to blame - here's why it matters

  30-07-2026 18:18 via zdnet.com
  
  It's not your imagination. Windows installation files have been creeping up in size. It might even be fair to call them bloated. And you'll never guess where the problem comes from.
  
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• OpenAI's rogue agent didn't stop at Hugging Face - here's what we know

  30-07-2026 18:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The same autonomous OpenAI agent that escaped its test environment and breached Hugging Face was also busy hacking other AI systems. Lucky us.
  
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• Field service is 95% on board with AI but these legacy issues need attention

  30-07-2026 17:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Almost all field service organizations use AI, and revenue gains in key areas offer insights for professionals in other business functions.
  
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• Xbox tech boss says 'unacceptable' outage should not have affected disc games

  30-07-2026 16:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The outage meant Xbox users had trouble signing into their accounts, seeing their game library and launching games
  
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