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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 15 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-friday-aug-15/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's everything new for the Battlefield 6 Beta's second weekend. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/battlefield-6-beta-double-xp-exclusive-to-ps-plus-and-other-changes-for-weekend-two/#ftag=CADf328eec

Reuters found that Meta's AI guidelines and standards are troublesome in multiple ways. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/meta-is-under-fire-for-ai-guidelines-on-sensual-chats-with-minors/#ftag=C

The larger iPhone Pro upgrade wasn't really on my radar -- until I started looking into what might be coming next month. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/im-eyeing-these-7-iphone-17-pro-max-rumors-to-

The crazy-colorful shake is part of the McDonaldland Meal, which is like a (pricey) Happy Meal for adults. And now I know the flavor. https://www.cnet.com/news/what-is-the-mystery-flavor-of-the-mt-mcd

Google Flights' new AI search feature isn't revolutionary, but it's fun if you're chill about travel. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/googles-new-ai-flight-deals-tool-works-but-only-if

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 15, #796. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-aug-15-796/#ftag=CADf328eec