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• Samsung broadens Web 3.0 and metaverse presence with Discord launch

  08-06-2022 23:39 via zdnet.com
  
  A dedicated Discord server will allow fans to interact, win NFTs, and chat about all things Samsung.
  
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• Google: How to increase feature adoption the right way

  08-06-2022 23:10 via growth.design
  
  https://growth.design/case-studies/google-feature-adoption
  
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• Umbrel - A beautiful personal server OS for self-hosting

  08-06-2022 22:51 via umbrel.com
  
  https://umbrel.com/
  
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• Axon ethics board members resign over taser-equipped drone

  08-06-2022 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Axon wanted to place drones in schools and public places to prevent mass shootings. Resigning AI ethics board members saw that move as weaponizing drones and possibly leading to "AI-powered persistent surveillance."
  
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• The 5 best smartwatches of 2022

  08-06-2022 22:19 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best smartwatch? Well, it's been seven years since the first Apple Watch was released, and it's still our expert pick. There are tons of other options out there for iOS and Android users though, so we analyzed user-friendliness, price, and battery life to find the best smartwatches.
  
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• How to copy colors with the Color Picker tool in PowerToys

  08-06-2022 22:14 via zdnet.com
  
  The Color Picker tool helps you duplicate any color you see on the screen to use for design or development purposes.
  
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• How to turn your Chrome Start tab into a productivity launchpad

  08-06-2022 21:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Jack Wallen shows you how to turn Chrome's Start tab into a much more productive place.
  
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• WWDC 2022 Challenge: Pixel Perfect Design

  08-06-2022 21:44 via developer.apple.com
  https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=3sgp4ps7
  
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• Self-paced online colleges: Top schools to learn at your speed

  08-06-2022 21:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Want an alternative way to get a college degree? Explore this list of the best self-paced online colleges. Study at your speed and complete your degree while working.
  
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• Sublus 1.0 - Customizeable illustration library

  08-06-2022 20:49 via sub1studio.com
  https://sub1studio.com/sublus/
  
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• How one paper just blew up Bitcoin's claim to anonymity

  08-06-2022 20:45 via zdnet.com
  
  All individuals transacting in Bitcoin are within six degrees or fewer of separation from a core group, say researchers.
  
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• The 8 best Father's Day deals on tech gifts in 2022

  08-06-2022 19:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Happy Father's Day! There's a way to celebrate every dad or father figure on our list without paying full price for thoughtful gifts.
  
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• How to create Dark mode for your designs in Figma

  08-06-2022 19:50 via uxdesign.cc
  
  https://uxdesign.cc/how-to-create-dark-mode-for-your-designs-in-figma-f9dd28cf87c
  
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• Transfer, send and receive Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin using PayPal

  08-06-2022 19:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The payment facilitator is expanding on what its users can do with their digital assets.
  
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• Android 13 reaches platform stability with roll out of beta three

  08-06-2022 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  We're getting closer to Android 13's release.
  
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• Apple Freeform - Collaborate in real time

  08-06-2022 18:49 via apple.com
  
  https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-16-preview/
  
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• StellarFi partners with the National Foundation for Credit Counseling

  08-06-2022 18:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The public benefit corporation is seeking to give more consumers easier access to credit and financial literacy resources.
  
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• The 5 best outdoor cooking gifts for dad in 2022

  08-06-2022 17:41 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best outdoor cooking gift for dad? The Blackstone Griddle is ZDNet's No.1 choice. It can cook anything and will quickly become indispensable. But the father figure in your life might want something different. Not sure what to get your dad for Father's Day? If he loves to cook outside, here are the top gift ideas that are sure to make him -- and the rest of the family -- happy.
  
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• Grab taps data from driver community in new mapping service

  08-06-2022 17:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Southeast Asian ride-sharing operator is looking to license GrabMaps, which it says captures details that are not on conventional maps such as back alleys and side streets, drawing data from delivery orders and rides provided by its driver network.
  
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• Get an all-in-one investing education and stock-screening platform for $119

  08-06-2022 17:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Investing doesn't have to be confusing if you have the right combination of information and guidance.
  
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• How to Better Handle Writing Deadlines

  08-06-2022 17:01 via hongkiat.com
  
  The writing process is a creative process, for the most part, and when it comes to having too much freedom to work with, sometimes time is not of the essence. Do this often enough and you might just...Visit hongkiat.com for full content.
  
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• How long does it take to calculate 100 trillion digits of pi? Ask Google

  08-06-2022 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Google Cloud Developer Advocate Emma Haruka Iwao has set a new world record for calculating the most digits of pi ever, demonstrating the capabilities of Google Cloud infrastructure.
  
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• Perfect CTA Placement: Above-The-Fold Vs. Below-The-Fold

  08-06-2022 16:30 via webdesignerdepot.com
  
  As a website designer, your professional life revolves around crucial questions that might help you to deliver better results for your clients.
  Which widgets are essential to driving conversions? What kind of checkout page elements do you need to include? Should there be a video or slideshow on that product page?
  One of the biggest queries that we face when building landing pages to encourage sales is whether a CTA (call to action) button needs to be above or below the fold. 
  Answering the
  
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• Special Projects designs Aura app to help guide people through IVF

  08-06-2022 16:15
  
  London-based studio Special Projects has collaborated with start-up Aura Fertility to create a new femtech app which aims to improve the IVF experience. Aura is a support platform that aims to offer personal care to people going through IVF. Special Projects, which specialises in user centred design, conducted interviews with IVF patients in attempt to understand their challenges...
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• Work and play on this refurbished iPad Air for just $106

  08-06-2022 16:10 via zdnet.com
  
  All you really need is this one-pound device you can take anywhere.
  
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• The 5 best mini fridges of 2022

  08-06-2022 16:08 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best mini fridge? ZDNet's No.1 choice is the Hisense LCR44D6NSE for its stainless steel design and ample interior space. We compared pricing as well as features like volume/capacity and Energy Star certification to determine our top picks.
  
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• Bluetooth-based Auracast tech can power 'unlimited' headphones in public spaces

  08-06-2022 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Bluetooth SIG, the not-for-profit trade association that manages the Bluetooth protocol, is creating a new brand to develop and promote a technology that allows one audio transmitter to beam sound to an "unlimited" number of nearby headphones.
  
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• Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro (14-inch) review: A robust no-frills laptop, but battery life disappoints

  08-06-2022 15:50 via zdnet.com
  
  We like its keyboard, screen and build quality, but the Yoga Slim 7i Pro's battery may struggle to deliver a full day's work.
  
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• NASA's Mars helicopter has a problem. This clever software trick could fix it

  08-06-2022 15:40 via zdnet.com
  
  NASA will apply a software patch to its Ingenuity Mars helicopter so that one sensor can impersonate a broken one.
  
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• HoloLens chief Kipman is out. So what's next for Microsoft's metaverse strategy?

  08-06-2022 15:02 via zdnet.com
  
  With Alex Kipman, the father of the HoloLens leaving the company, Microsoft is splitting the team in two and looks to be doubling down on its enterprise metaverse push with Mesh.
  
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• The 5 best alarm clocks of 2022

  08-06-2022 14:42 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best alarm clock? ZDNet chose the Hatch Restore clock. We compared pricing as well as features like customizable alarms, Alexa support, and radio options to determine our top picks. Waking up is hard, but these alarm clocks help make mornings better.
  
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• USB-C will be the standard for all smartphones in Europe. That could mean a big change ahead for Apple

  08-06-2022 14:08 via zdnet.com
  
  The move to USB-C means Apple will need to change the iPhone's charging port by 2024 if it wants to sell it in Europe.
  
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• USB-C will be Europe's smartphone standard. That could mean a big change ahead for Apple

  08-06-2022 14:08 via zdnet.com
  
  The move to USB-C means Apple will need to change the iPhone's charging port by 2024 if it wants to sell it in Europe.
  
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• ZTE Axon 40 Ultra hands-on: The future of selfie cameras…sort of

  08-06-2022 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  A bezel-less design with an under-display selfie camera distinguishes the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra from the "Ultra" crowd.
  
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• Remote-working jobs for developers might already be declining. That's a big gamble for employers

  08-06-2022 13:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Employers seeking software developers have been warned against reining in remote-working opportunities too soon.
  
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• Fewer remote jobs for developers are being advertised as companies rethink hiring plans

  08-06-2022 13:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Employers seeking software developers have been warned against reining in remote-working opportunities too soon.
  
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• The 5 best espresso machines of 2022

  08-06-2022 13:25 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best espresso machine? ZDNet's No. 1 choice is the Calphalon Temp iQ Espresso Machine. We compared pricing as well as features like grinder settings, number of bar pumps, and more to determine the top machines. Got an expensive caffeine habit at your local coffee shop that you need to get under control? These options will help to make barista-quality drinks at home.
  
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• NSA, FBI warning: Hackers are using these flaws to target VPNs and network devices

  08-06-2022 13:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Patch these network device flaws that have been used by state-sponsored attackers.
  
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• Anonymity: Why it's the secret weapon for digital workforces

  08-06-2022 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Is anonymous participation more inclusive?
  
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• The 5 best cold brew coffee makers of 2022

  08-06-2022 12:53 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best cold brew coffee maker? ZDNet's top pick is the OXO Good Grips 32oz cold brew coffee maker. We analyzed and tested capacity, ease-of-use, taste, and more below.
  
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• Time to update: Google's Android updates fixes 41 flaws, five critical

  08-06-2022 12:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Android Security Bulletin for June 2022 provides fixes for 41 security flaws, with users urged to apply security updates.
  
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• Android security: Google updates fix these five critical vulnerabilities

  08-06-2022 12:29 via zdnet.com
  
  Android Security Bulletin for June 2022 provides fixes for 41 security flaws, with users urged to apply security updates.
  
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• Remote workers want new benefits. This is how employers are responding

  08-06-2022 12:22 via zdnet.com
  
  Employers who update their perks to accommodate new working preferences stand to gain in more ways than one.
  
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• How to make meetings effective and useful: 6 ways to get actually get stuff done

  08-06-2022 12:13 via zdnet.com
  
  These techniques will help you stop wasting time on pointless meetings and start having fruitful discussions that lead to effective decisions.
  
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• The 5 best coolers of 2022

  08-06-2022 11:33 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best cooler? ZDNet's No. 1 choice is the Yeti Tundra Haul Hard Cooler. We all know the greatest adventures require food and drink, so here are some of the best coolers to keep everything fresh during warm weather. We compared pricing as well as features like capacity and max cool time to determine our top pick as well as four other honorable mentions.
  
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• The 6 best LastPass alternatives of 2022

  08-06-2022 03:53 via zdnet.com
  
  What is the best LastPass alternative? ZDNet's expert pick is Bitwarden for its multi-platform support, low price, and security features. Does LastPass' changes to the free offering got you down? Don't feel like paying $36 a year for the premium service? Here are some alternatives.
  
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• Best MacBook and Mac Mini deals right now: June 2022

  08-06-2022 03:35 via zdnet.com
  
  Whether you need a MacBook for work or a Mac Mini to be your new family PC, we've found the best deals on Apple's latestcomputers.
  
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• Biden administration selects first 4 states to tap into $10B broadband fund

  08-06-2022 01:41 via zdnet.com
  
  The first state recipients to receive funding from the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund should collectively connect more than 200,000 homes to high-speed internet.
  
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• Please Give Me Some Space

  08-06-2022 00:19 via css-tricks.com
  
  https://css-tricks.com/please-give-me-some-space/
  
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