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You should clean your headphones ASAP (and the correct way to do it)

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What exactly is a GFCI outlet? 5 common household devices you shouldn't plug into one

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My favorite personal safety alarm is as loud as a jackhammer, and it just got an upgrade

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Apple Card lands third in J.D. Power’s U.S. credit card satisfaction rankings

J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study is out. And this time, contrary to the last four years, Apple didn’t top the list, reflecting the company’s broader struggles with its credit card program. Apple’s score dropped 30 points from last year’s survey In this year’s study, Hilton Honors American Express took the top spot among co-branded credit cards with no annual fee, scoring 641 points out of 1,000, followed by Costco Anywhere Visa by Citi with 629. Apple’s credit card, issue

Own a PS5? Changing these 3 settings gave my console an instant performance boost

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These smart glasses can read menus and 'see for you', thanks to AI

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Put your favorite sites first in Google with this new Search setting - it's easy

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Grab OnePlus' latest flagship smartwatch for up to $80 off - buy one while the deal lasts

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My favorite power station now has a massive discount on Amazon

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1976 Soviet edition of 'The Hobbit' (2015)

The Soviet Hobbit Bilbo and Gollum behind the Iron Curtain Alex Q. Arbuckle 1976 Credit: Via English Russia First published in 1937, J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic Lord of the Rings prequel The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, has been translated into more than 40 languages. In addition to different translations, dozens of uniquely illustrated versions of the children’s story have been released over the years. This 1976 Soviet edition features illustrations by M. Belomlinskij, depicting Bilbo, Ga

I've tested every Samsung Galaxy phone in 2025 - here's the model I'd recommend on sale

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How to customize your Google Search results to see your favorite sites first

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I'm an avid AirPods user, but these Google earbuds can sway me any day - especially at this price

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The HP OmniBook 5 laptop is my top pick for students and hybrid workers - and it's $580 off now

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Brilliant illustrations bring this 1976 Soviet edition of 'The Hobbit' to life (2015)

The Soviet Hobbit Bilbo and Gollum behind the Iron Curtain Alex Q. Arbuckle 1976 Credit: Via English Russia First published in 1937, J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic Lord of the Rings prequel The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, has been translated into more than 40 languages. In addition to different translations, dozens of uniquely illustrated versions of the children’s story have been released over the years. This 1976 Soviet edition features illustrations by M. Belomlinskij, depicting Bilbo, Ga

Google Photos wants to help you spot deepfakes and AI edits (APK teardown)

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on adding a new section called “How was this made” to the details view. This section will tell a user if certain photos or videos were edited with AI or not. The feature uses Content Credentials to maintain a history of edits, both with and without AI tools. An error message will appear if the media history has been modified or is missing. As AI continues to blur the lines between what’s real and what’s fake, it’s becoming increasingly

The best TV screen cleaners of 2025: Expert recommended

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Brilliant illustrations bring this 1976 Soviet edition of 'The Hobbit' to life

The Soviet Hobbit Bilbo and Gollum behind the Iron Curtain Alex Q. Arbuckle 1976 Credit: Via English Russia First published in 1937, J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic Lord of the Rings prequel The Hobbit, or There and Back Again, has been translated into more than 40 languages. In addition to different translations, dozens of uniquely illustrated versions of the children’s story have been released over the years. This 1976 Soviet edition features illustrations by M. Belomlinskij, depicting Bilbo, Ga

Eca: Editor Code Assistant – AI pair programming capabilities agnostic of editor

ECA (Editor Code Assistant) Demo using eca-emacs Demo using eca-vscode installation • features • configuration • models • protocol 📄 Editor-agnostic : protocol for any editor to integrate. : protocol for any editor to integrate. ⚙️ Single configuration : Configure eca making it work the same in any editor via global or local configs. : Configure eca making it work the same in any editor via global or local configs. ➿ Chat interface: ask questions, review code, work together to code. inter

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 14, #325

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today's Connections: Sports Edition has four logos in it, but never fear, the Times wouldn't make it so easy that they are all in the same category. One trick I'm passing along: Memorize some of the unusual team names in the various sports leagues, like Dream or Storm or Wild. Those words show

Want free e-books? You can get hundreds for a few more days - here's how

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Amazon adding 1,300 more cities to its same-day grocery delivery service - check yours here

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29 years later, Settlers II gets Amiga release

Perhaps one of the greatest strategy games of the 16-bit era, The Settlers, did not get a sequel on Amiga. So, when The Settlers II came out in 1996, only MS-DOS and Mac OS enjoyed it. Aside from a release for Nintendo Wii in 2007, it didn’t land on any other platforms. So, what about the Amiga? Well, amazing news has just dropped: The Settlers II Gold Edition (the 1997 edition) is coming to the Amiga in October 2025. The legendary construction strategy classic finally comes to the Amiga! In 1

Changing these iOS 18 settings significantly improved my iPhone's battery life

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I recommend this OnePlus phone over most midrange Androids - and it's $50 off

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The HP OmniBook 5 laptop offers 34 hours of battery life - and it's 60% off today only

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The security gadget I never leave home without (and it's not an AirTag)

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Don't like GPT-5? You can still use GPT-4 and other legacy models in ChatGPT - here's how

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Why solar-powered portable batteries are not as reliable as you think (and the best alternative)

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Hisense Shrinks Its Giant TV, but It Still Costs a Mint

Ty Pendlebury Editor TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment. When he's not playing Call of Duty he's eating whatever cuisine he can get his hands on. He has a cat named after one of the best TVs ever made.