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• Why you should think twice before posting that picture on social media - CNBC

  15-08-2016 19:41
  
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  Why you should think twice before posting that picture on social media
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  Posting and sharing photos online seems innocuous, but you could be inadvertently leaking sensitive business and personal information, according to experts. Virtually all smartphones can track you through what is known as geotagging, adding location ...
  
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• Nike depicts drudgery of running in latest leg of comeback campaign

  06-09-2024 16:50 via marketingdive.com
  Timed to marathon season, “Winning isn’t Comfortable” extends a hard-edged approach, showing runners battered by the elements.
  
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• ‘Are you not entertained?’ How brands are kicking off the NFL season

  06-09-2024 15:38 via marketingdive.com
  Nationwide, Applebee's and a handful of PepsiCo brands have doubled down on famous faces and pop culture to engage with key audiences.
  
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• Campaign Trail: Hellmann’s turns NFL star’s mayo love into fragrance

  06-09-2024 14:00 via marketingdive.com
  Will Levis, who went viral for putting the condiment into coffee, is the name and face of the world's first “parfum de mayonnaise” in an effort by Edelman.
  
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• Huawei's tri-folding phone looks sharp in teaser video

  06-09-2024 12:06 via mashable.com
  
  Huawei's tri-folding phone, the Mate XT, is seemingly pulling off the greatest trick a folding phone can: It looks ordinary (when folded). In a new teaser posted by Huawei on Weibo, the phone is clearly visible from the back, fully folded, and you could mistake it for any regular smartphone. The phone is also partially shown fully unfolded, and while we don't get to see all that glorious screen real estate, it really does appear you get something akin to a full-sized tablet. Can you tell that th
  
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• Why isn't anyone tagging their friends on IG anymore?

  06-09-2024 12:05 via mashable.com
  
  No one wants to tag their friends on Instagram anymore. Instagram is one of the most powerful leaders in the attention economy. Meta knows how much the eyes of its users are worth — a few billion dollars — and has taken virtually every step to cement its role in our social lives. You can post on your grid, like other people's posts, comment on them, and send them to your friends. You can post a note or a song, comment on a note or a song, and respond to someone's note or song. You ca
  
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• NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 6

  06-09-2024 11:58 via mashable.com
  
  Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for September 6's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself,
  
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• How to watch Sinner vs. Draper in the 2024 US Open online for free in the UK

  06-09-2024 11:53 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. Draper in the 2024 US Open semi final for free on 9Now or TVNZ+. Access these free streaming platforms from the UK with ExpressVPN.Tennis fans in the UK will be desperate to follow the progress of Jack Draper in the US Open. You can watch his massive semi-final clash with Sinner on a number of paid subsciption services, but what about free alternatives? This is where we can help.If you want to watch Sinner vs. Draper in the 2024 US Open for free in the UK, we have a
  
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• Viral Australian breakdancer Raygun stands by her moves in first post-Olympic interview

  06-09-2024 11:51 via mashable.com
  
  Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has given her first interview since her viral performance earned her international infamy. Appearing via video on Australian talk show The Project, Raygun acknowledged that she's had a tough time since her much maligned Olympic debut, but continued to defend her moves and insist that her critics just don't know much about breakdancing."It has been honestly so amazing to see the positive response to my performance," said Raygun, attempting to p
  
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• How to watch Scotland vs. Australia T20 series online for free

  06-09-2024 11:50 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream the Scotland vs. Australia T20 international series for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.We know that cricket isn't for everyone, but can we all agree that T20 cricket is a lot of fun? Test cricket obviously has a place in the world of sport, and a lot of dedicated fans will always appreciate this traditional form of the game. But T20 cricket is for absolutely everyone. It's fast, fun, and available to watch for fr
  
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• How to watch Boeing's Starliner try to land empty in the desert

  06-09-2024 11:35 via mashable.com
  
  Following NASA's tense decision to pull its astronauts off Boeing's spaceship for their ride home, lots of eyes will be on Starliner this evening to see how it performs a landing uncrewed.The capsule, which launched in June, took test pilots Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams to the International Space Station for its first human spaceflight. But what was supposed to be an eight-day visit for the pair turned into an indefinite stay after Starliner experienced propulsion problems an
  
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• The best free VPNs for PC users

  06-09-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Using a VPN (or virtual private network) on your PC is a good way to reclaim some of your online privacy. But if you're downloading any random VPN app in the Microsoft Store just because it's 100 percent free, you could be risking the safety of your device and personal data. You have to be careful — free VPNs can be doing some really sketchy stuff behind the scenes.The good news is that some trustworthy premium VPNs do offer free subscription tiers or trials for users' most basic needs. Wh
  
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• 'Rebel Ridge' review: Aaron Pierre and Jeremy Saulnier's cop corruption thriller will floor you

  06-09-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  There's a moment in Rebel Ridge where ex-Marine Terry Richmond (Aaron Pierre) ends a phone call to his adversaries with a threat that would send a chill up anyone's spine. He takes a beat, looks at a cop he's holding captive, and asks, deadpan, "I put too much sauce on that?"SEE ALSO:42 movies you'll want to see this fall
  The audience, like Terry, knows there's only one right answer: Nope, you used the exact right amount.The same goes for Rebel Ridge, which is filled to the brim with cinematic s
  
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• Prepare for party season with a Bluetooth Hi-Fi turntable for just $174

  06-09-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL:DR: The mbeat Bluetooth Hi-Fi Turntable with two bookshelf speakers is on sale for just $209.97 (reg. $299).Streaming music is as easy as telling Alexa what to play. But there's something undeniably special about the warm, rich sound of vinyl. The xmbeat® Bluetooth Hi-Fi Turntable offers an elevated way to enjoy your favorite tunes, whether you're prepping Sunday breakfast or entertaining guests.It's currently on sale for just $209.97 (reg. $299) and comes with two bookshelf speakers. Wit
  
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• 'Pachinko' Season 2's rice fields are all real — but they were tough to pull off

  06-09-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Pachinko Season 2, episode 3 shifts gears in a major way, as Sunja (Minha Kim) and her family flee to the Japanese countryside in order to escape the bombing of Osaka. There, they live and work on a rice farm (as opposed to the sweet potato farm in Min Jin Lee's original novel). But as shooting for this stretch of the season got underway, production encountered an unlikely challenge: the rice itself."The amount of meetings we had on rice is pretty funny," Soo Hugh, creator and showrunner of Pach
  
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• 'Look Into My Eyes' review: A24's doc breathes meaning into psychics

  06-09-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Director Lana Wilson (Miss Americana) had never visited a psychic before shooting Look Into My Eyes, her A24-produced documentary about a group of New York clairvoyants. Her perspective is one of gentle inquiry, but the film eventually reaches far beyond mere curiosity, yielding a deeply resonant work about the ways in which people cope with everything from grief to climate nihilism.Even if you see spirit-channeling mediums as scammers and bullshit artists, it's hard not to come away changed. Lo
  
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• Listen to location-based stories on your next road trip with Autio for 56% off

  06-09-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to Autio on sale for just $129.97 through September 29 and explore the world with thousands of location-specific audio stories, even offline.Opens in a new windowCredit: AutioAutio Unlimited Plan: Lifetime Subscription$129.97 $299.99 Save $170.02Get DealPlanning your next road trip or weekend getaway? Make every mile more meaningful with Autio, the app that turns your travels into immersive experiences. Through September 29, for a one-time payment of $129.97 (r
  
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• Kobo's first crack at a color e-reader should have Amazon worried

  06-09-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Will the e-reader future be in glorious e-ink color?Probably, but the question of how soon was top of mind as I tested the Kobo Libra Colour, the first color e-reader from a major brand. (Color e-ink e-readers and tablets like the Pocketbook Ink Pad Color 2 and BOOX Tab Ultra C have been around, but generally at a higher price point with a more sluggish performance).I should also disclose my bias upfront: As a lifelong reader and someone who majored in English, I am unfortunately hardwired to ha
  
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• iPhone 16 'Desert Titanium': Leakers can't seem to agree on whether it's dark gold, bronze, or beige

  06-09-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  No one seems to know the exact hue of the iPhone 16 Pro models' rumored "Desert Titanium" colorway.On X, popular leaker Majin Bu claimed that Apple is scrapping the iPhone 15 Pro models' "Blue Titanium" for "Desert Titanium" on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.Tweet may have been deletedBu called it a "dark gold" color. Back in February, Bu said that Desert Titanium is similar to the Gold colorway that was featured on the iPhone 14 Pro, but "deeper and heavier."The gold model on the iPhon
  
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• How to watch 'The Watchers' at home: The Dakota Fanning folk horror flick is now streaming

  06-09-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  The best deals to watch 'The Watchers':BEST DEAL FOR MOST PEOPLEMax (With Ads) annual subscription$99.99/year(save $1.66/month)Get DealBEST DEAL WITH NO ADSMax (No Ads) annual subscription$149.99/year(save $3.50/month)Get DealBEST DEAL FOR CRICKET CUSTOMERSMax (With Ads)Free for Cricket customers on the $60/month unlimited plan(save $9.99/month)Get DealBEST NON-STREAMING DEALRent 'The Watchers' on demand$4.49 at Prime Video (save $1.50 as a Prime member)Get DealBEST BUNDLE DEALDisney+, Hulu, and
  
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• How to watch Sinner vs. Draper in the 2024 US Open online for free

  06-09-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. Draper in the 2024 US Open semi final for free on 9Now or TVNZ+. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The story of the US Open has been the progress of Jack Draper. The youngster has surprised everyone by making it through to the semi-final stage. Can he reach another level and make it to the final? It's not going to be easy, as the top seed stands in his way.If you want to watch Sinner vs. Draper in the 2024 US Open for f
  
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• How to watch Eagles vs. Packers online for free

  06-09-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers for free on 7plus. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers are set to meet in São Paulo in the NFL's first game in South America, and you can watch all the action without spending anything. This is a big moment for the NFL in an untapped market, so you won't want to miss a second.If you're interested in watching Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay
  
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• Fix your PDF woes forever with a PDF editor on sale for just $50

  06-09-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Grab UPDF Pro for just $49.99 with promo code TAKE10 through September 8 and enjoy lifetime access to a powerful PDF editor that works on all platforms.Opens in a new windowCredit: SuperaceUPDF Pro: Lifetime Subscription$49.99 $149.99 Save $100.00Use promo code TAKE10Get DealDealing with PDFs shouldn’t feel like pulling teeth, but it often does. Whether you’re tweaking a contract, filling out forms, or just trying to make quick edits on the go, you need a tool that’s fle
  
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• An $80 lifetime Matt's Flights subscription for the win

  06-09-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Through September 29, you can get a lifetime subscription to Matt's Flights Premium Plan for just $79.97 and save a ton on domestic and international travel.Many of us dream of exploring new destinations near and far. However, the passion for travel can be met with resistance in the way of funding. There's only so much money you can make and save and spend on getting to those locations. But there are ways to ensure you have cheaper flights so you can stretch that travel budget further.Mat
  
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• A Mercury-bound probe just provided a spectacular sneak preview of its mission

  06-09-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  A robotic orbiter just took its first closeup pictures of Mercury's poles, passing about 100 miles above the planet in space as the probe harnessed the small world's gravity.  Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, is perhaps the most overlooked of the rocky worlds in the solar system. Hot and harder to reach than Saturn, it hasn't enjoyed the level of study that other worlds have, but a joint mission of NASA's European and Japanese counterparts seeks to change that. The BepiColo
  
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• NYT Strands hints, answers for September 6

  06-09-2024 09:03 via mashable.com
  
  If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, w
  
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• How to watch Wales vs. Turkey in the UEFA Nations League online for free

  06-09-2024 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Wales vs. Turkey in the UEFA Nations League for free on BBC iPlayer or S4C Online. Access these free streaming sites from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The UEFA Nations League is an interesting competition. Are the fixtures truly competitive? Does anything actually matter in the grand scheme of things? This is international football we're talking about, so of course it matters. Players are representing their countries. It's obviously going to be competitive.If you want
  
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• How to watch the 2024 MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix online for free

  06-09-2024 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch the 2024 MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix for free on ServusTV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2024 MotoGP season is going down to the wire, with not much separating Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin. And Marc Márquez is still not far behind the leaders, fresh from an impressive victory in Aragon.All eyes will be on the next race in San Marino. If you're interested in watching the 2024 MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix for free from
  
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• How to watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever online

  06-09-2024 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass. Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The WNBA playoffs begin later this month, which is when the 2024 WNBA championship will be decided. Before we get there, Minnesota Lynx are visiting Indiana Fever for another must-watch game.Minnesota Lynx have already qualified and currently sit at the top of the Western Conference. Indiana Fever, meanwhile, are in a strong position &mdas
  
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• How to watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Chicago Sky online

  06-09-2024 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Chicago Sky in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass. Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Basketball fans are looking towards the WNBA playoffs with anticipation as Chicago Sky host Los Angeles Sparks for a late season contest. For Chicago, however, the playoff dream is starting to fade. The team has been sitting in a playoff position but have recently been hit by a confidence-shaking losing streak. Can they make a late seaso
  
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