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AI might undermine one of the better alternatives to the Kindle

Kobo, a Rakuten subsidiary that sells ebooks and ereaders, has built its name on being a more open and author-friendly version of Amazon Kindle. However, a recent change to the company's self-publishing business has some writers worried that reputation might change. Last month, the company updated its Terms of Service for Kobo Writing Life, its publishing platform, which

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Get three months of Audible for only $3 in this early Prime Day deal

Prime Day deals are already surfacing on Amazon ahead of the July 8-11 shopping event, and unsurprisingly, a discount on Audible is among them. We've seen similar offers pop up in the past, but considering Audible is one of the top audiobook streaming services out there, it's worth highlighting again.

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Facebook test uses Meta AI to process photos you've yet to upload

Facebook has been showing some users a pop-up message asking them if they want to allow the social network to create collages, recaps and AI restylings using photos they've yet to upload from their camera roll. According to

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This combo Roomba that vacuums and mops is nearly half off for Prime Day

It's that time of year again when Amazon is hosting deals on everything from wireless earbuds to air fryers. Starting July 8, Prime Day will run for four days with deep price cuts on smart home gadgets, including the

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RFK Jr. Announces All Americans Need Health Tracking Devices: Here Are the Pros and Cons

The US Health Secretary plans a huge campaign to encourage health wearables: CNET knows exactly the kind of devices he's talking about, and why accuracy may be a problem. https://www.cnet.com/news/rfk-jr-announces-all-americans-need-health-tracking-devices-here-are-the-pros-and-cons/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Best Handheld Gaming Consoles Right Now

While the Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck are the obvious choices for best handheld game consoles, we test out everything the portable game device market has to offer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/best-handheld-gaming-device/#ftag=CADf328eec

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I Found the 7 Best Ways to Prevent Porch Pirates at Any Home

With Amazon Prime Day and other summer sales imminent, protect your packages from porch theft with my security recommendations (that actually work). https://www.cnet.com/home/security/i-found-the-7-best-ways-to-prevent-porch-pirates-at-any-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Tips to Extend Your Phone's Battery Life video

Whether you're gaming, streaming or just endlessly scrolling, these tricks help your Android or iPhone battery last longer. https://www.cnet.com/videos/tips-to-extend-your-phones-battery-life/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 I never thought I'd spend $450 on a pair of headphones, but Sony proved me wrong.

Sony's WH-1000XM6 deliver everything I wanted in a pair of headphones. A rich soundstage, excellent design, long battery life, and dual Bluetooth connectivity.

https://www.laptopmag.com/headphones/noise-cancelling-headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6-review

 I tested a 34-inch 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor that nails performance and design — with a price that's lower than you'd guess

I tested the Alienware 34" QD-OLED AW3425DW Gaming Monitor and absolutely fell in love with its pricing and features. Here's what makes it such a great choice.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/alienware-34-qd-oled-aw3425dw-review

 SpaceX launches UK satellite to create semiconductors in low Earth orbit — sub-zero temps and vacuum of space could advance AI data centers and quantum computing

A satellite designed to produce semiconductors in space has reached low-Earth orbit, launching on a SpaceX rideshare mission. ForgeStar-1 from Space Forge seeks to be a proof of concept to prove that fabrication in space is possible and scalable.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/spacex-launches-uk-satellite-to-create-semiconductors-i

Puzzle platformers, desktop aquariums and other new indie games worth checking out

Welcome to the latest edition of our indie game roundup. We’ve got quite a bit on deck this week, starting with a few nuggets of news.

In case you missed it, the Steam Summer Sale is upon us, which means there are bargains galore on the storefront (we’ve rounded up some of the tastier deals). If you're anything like me, you'll end up

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Apple's $96 Million Siri Settlement Closes In Days. Chances Are Good You Could Be Eligible

You've got less than a week left to file a claim if you're eligible for Apple's settlement money -- if you've ever called up Siri on accident, this one's for you. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/apples-96-million-siri-settlement-closes-in-days-chances-are-good-you-could-be-eligible/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Should You Use a Sunscreen With a Higher SPF? We Asked a Dermatologist

When shopping for sunscreen, you'll notice that every product has a different SPF number. We asked a skin expert which one you should choose. https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/should-you-use-sunscreen-with-higher-spf/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Social Security July 2025: Here's When You'll Get Your Money

Social Security payments for July 2025 will be headed out soon. Here's the upcoming schedule so you know exactly when to expect to get paid. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-july-2025-heres-when-youll-get-your-money/#ftag=CADf328eec

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These States Let You Add Your Driver's License to Your iPhone. Here's How to Do It

In a select number of states, you can add your driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet on your iPhone. Here's how and what you can use it for. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/these-states-let-you-add-your-drivers-license-to-your-iphone-heres-how-to-do-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Symfony 7.2.8 released

Symfony 7.2.8 has just been released. Read the Symfony upgrade guide to learn more about upgrading Symfony and use the SymfonyInsight upgrade reports to detect the code you will need to change in your project.

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https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-7-2-8-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

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Symfony 6.4.23 released

Symfony 6.4.23 has just been released. Read the Symfony upgrade guide to learn more about upgrading Symfony and use the SymfonyInsight upgrade reports to detect the code you will need to change in your project.

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https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-6-4-23-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

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Symfony 7.3.1 released

Symfony 7.3.1 has just been released. Read the Symfony upgrade guide to learn more about upgrading Symfony and use the SymfonyInsight upgrade reports to detect the code you will need to change in your project.

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https://symfony.com/blog/symfony-7-3-1-released?utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed&utm_medium=feed

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Facing Billions in DMA Fines, Apple Lets EU iPhone Users Install Apps Outside the App Store

A last-minute rule change lets European iPhone owners download apps from rival stores and developer websites, while introducing new fees that Apple hopes will satisfy regulators in Brussels. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/facing-billions-in-dma-fines-apple-lets-eu-iphone-users-install-apps-outside-the-app-store/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Asus ROG Xbox Ally vs. ROG Ally: Bigger doesn't always mean better

Let's take a look at two of the most affordable handheld gaming PCs: The ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Ally.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/asus-rog-xbox-ally-vs-rog-ally

 Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming soon — will install much faster than version 24H2

Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming this fall, and will share the same servicing and platform release as version 24H2, meaning it will be a breeze to install.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-11-version-25h2-official-announcement

Show HN: Shouldiuse.dev – Software dependency health checker

As software engineers we are often confronted with the decision of whether to code something ourselves or to add an existing library that does it for us.

Whether we like it or not – we are adding dependencies sooner or later. And it's arguably good practice to check a new dependency beforehand: Is it maintained? By whom? How many issues does it have and how many of those are bugs? Are they being fixed? What's on the roadmap? What's the release frequency and how often do APIs break?

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T-Mobile Announces T-Satellite: Rapid Fire Q&A with T-Mobile Exec video

Do you remember your first phone? We asked T-Mobile's head of marketing this and more at an event in Bellevue, where the company also announced the commercial launch date for T-Satellite, its Starlink-based satellite connectivity service (July 23). https://www.cnet.com/videos/t-mobile-announces-t-satellite-rapid-fire-q-a-with-t-mobile-exec/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Launches New $250 Apple Perk. I’m Not Falling for It

The revamped Sapphire Reserve now includes numerous annual credits, new rewards, a larger welcome offer and a higher fee. None of which make the card worth it to me. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/the-chase-sapphire-reserve-launches-new-250-apple-perk-im-not-falling-for-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

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