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I review phones for a living — here’s what I look for when shopping for Black Friday deals
Your Black Friday shopping list includes a phone, which is lucky for you since there are so many Black Friday phone deals out there right now. You peruse the list, spot what seems like a reasonable discount on one of the best phones on your wish list and decide to take the plunge. But just as you’re about to mash…
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Microsoft will finally let you stream Xbox games you already own via Game Pass — here’s what you can play right now
Microsoft is expanding Xbox Cloud Gaming with 50 games that you might already own—if you’re an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber. Starting this week (November 21) Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can stream 50 games that may already be in your Xbox game library. These include major titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, the indie hit Balatro, various Final Fantasy games,…
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AI agents are coming to work — here’s what businesses need to know – Computerworld
Are AI agents ready to deploy? While automation holds great potential to transform how work is carried out in future, the near-term reality for businesses is a different story. The first generation of generative AI assistants and copilots have now descended into what Gartner terms the “trough of disillusionment,” with many projects remaining at a pilot stage due to a…
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Is Duolingo safe? Here’s what you should know
Duolingo has become a favorite for language learners worldwide, offering courses in over 30 languages, including less commonly taught ones like Scottish and Zulu. Its engaging, gamified approach uses listening exercises, flashcards, and interactive stories to suit different learning styles. With bite-sized lessons, users can learn at their own pace, making language learning accessible anytime, anywhere. However, as its user…
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I added interval sprints to my workouts for four weeks — here’s what happened
I only started running three years ago, and I’m pretty pleased with how far I’ve come and how much fitter I am now than I was before I became a runner. However, I have at times struggled to keep motivated when progress has been slow, and I have to admit, I haven’t seen the big changes I was hoping to…
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Here’s How to Get 3 Months of Free Gemini Advanced Perk on Your Chromebook
Chromebooks usually come with many perks and Google generously keeps pushing new perks for users to enjoy for a limited time. The current active perks include 12 months of AI premium plan and three months of free YouTube Premium. These are now joined by yet another Gemini Chromebook perk that offers 3 months of free AI premium plan. Some Chromebooks…
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Valve reportedly reviving the Steam Controller — here’s all the details
Valve’s Steam Controller was discontinued in 2019 but a new leak suggests that the gaming company is working on a sequel that may enter mass production soon. The leak comes from Brad Lynch on X (via The Verge) who says that Valve is working on a Steam Controller 2 (codename Ibex) and a set of wand controllers (codenamed Roy) for…
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Should you buy a mattress in a closeout Black Friday sale? I’m a deals writer, here’s my take
Some of the biggest discounts we’ve seen all year on our top-rated mattresses are popping up in Black Friday closeout sales, like 50% off the Sleep Number 360 iLE Limited Edition smart bed at Sleep Number. This means that the mattress is likely being discontinued, seeing a huge drop in price. But is it risky business buying your next bed…
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Is TikTok Safe? Here’s what you need to know
TikTok and its Chinese counterpart, Douyin, run on the same software but operate on separate networks to align with China’s strict censorship laws. While TikTok is accessible worldwide through the App Store and Google Play, it has raised privacy and security concerns similar to those associated with many social media platforms. TikTok is generally as safe as other social media…
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I’ve been playing Overwatch since Day 1 — here’s why Overwatch Classic isn’t working
I’ve been playing Overwatch on and off since its launch, and over the past eight years, it has provided some of the most exhilarating moments in my gaming career. Few experiences compare to the thrill of landing a quad kill with D.Va’s self-destruct, re-meching, and single-handedly securing a point. That rush remains just as potent now as it was in…
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