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• Tax Season 2025: Here's When You Can File Your Tax Return

  11-01-2025 23:30 via cnet.com
  
  Ready to file your 2024 federal tax return? Keep these major deadlines for mailing or e-filing in mind.
  
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• Start Weight Loss Fresh in the New Year by Leaving These 6 Habits Behind

  11-01-2025 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  Use these simple tips to kick your bad fitness habits and achieve your 2025 weight-loss goals.
  
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• Best Keurig Coffee Makers for 2025

  11-01-2025 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking to cut down on cafe visits while drinking excellent coffee, these are the best single-serve Keurig machines to buy.
  
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• Next-Gen Tech Galore: Everything That Grabbed Our Eyes at CES 2025

  11-01-2025 22:59 via cnet.com
  
  The annual technology trade show is jam-packed with inventions and innovations. Here's everything we found notable.
  
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• Best Immersion Blenders for 2025

  11-01-2025 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  From different attachments to its compact size, an immersion blender is a versatile, small appliance that packs a powerful punch in the kitchen.
  
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• Best Weighted Blankets for 2025

  11-01-2025 22:15 via cnet.com
  
  From breathable fabric to chunky knits, these are the best weighted blankets for relaxation.
  
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 12, #1303

  11-01-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1303 for Sunday, Jan. 12.
  
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• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 12, #581

  11-01-2025 22:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections No. 581 for Sunday, Jan. 12.
  
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• 9 Great Horror Movies to Watch on Prime Video This Weekend

  11-01-2025 21:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your subscription includes some top-notch scary picks.
  
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• 10 Best Places to Buy Plants Online for 2025

  11-01-2025 20:43 via cnet.com
  
  If you're looking to shop plants online, we know where to go.
  
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• Best Luxury Mattress for 2025, Hand-Selected by Our Sleep Experts

  11-01-2025 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  Bring ultimate comfort and quality home with the top luxury mattresses, handpicked by our experts after testing over 300 beds.
  
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• UK can be ‘AI sweet spot’: Starmer’s tech minister on regulation, Musk, and free speech

  11-01-2025 19:59 via theguardian.com
  
  Technology secretary Peter Kyle has the task of making Britain a leading player in the AI revolution, but says economic growth will not come at the cost of online safetyWith the NHS still struggling, a prisons crisis still teetering and Britain’s borrowing costs soaring, there are few easy jobs going in Keir Starmer’s cabinet at present.But even in such difficult times, the task of convincing Silicon Valley’s finest to help make Britain a leader in the artificial intelligence (
  
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• Tech giants told UK online safety laws ‘not up for negotiation’

  11-01-2025 19:59 via theguardian.com
  
  Senior cabinet minister promises not to dilute new measures despite Zuckerberg’s attacks on countries ‘censoring’ contentBritain’s new laws to boost safety and tackle hate speech online are “not up for negotiation”, a senior government minister has warned, after Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg vowed to join Donald Trump to pressure countries they regard as “censoring” content.In an interview with the Observer, Peter Kyle, the technology secretary, sai
  
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• Best Sports Drinks of 2025

  11-01-2025 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  Help your body recover with these athletic electrolyte drinks.
  
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• 2025 Tax Season Is Set: Here's Why You Should File as Early as Possible

  11-01-2025 19:50 via cnet.com
  
  Filing your taxes might not be fun, but there are some great reasons to get them done as soon as you can.
  
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• Best Tower Fan for 2025

  11-01-2025 19:45 via cnet.com
  
  Improve air circulation in your home with one of the best tower fans tested by our CNET experts.
  
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• Best Blue Light Glasses of 2025

  11-01-2025 18:54 via cnet.com
  
  Get yourself a pair of blue light glasses -- they’re essential for tackling vision fatigue, digital eyestrain and even sleep issues. Here are the best options in 2025.
  
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• Want to Cut the Cable Cord? Here's How to Switch to Streaming

  11-01-2025 18:30 via cnet.com
  
  Cut down on your TV expenses this year. Streaming offers variety, including live sports and news, all without the need for a contract.
  
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• This Sleek Schlage Lock Uses UWB to Predict Your Moment-by-Moment Arrival

  11-01-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  Schlage came to CES 2025 with a new trick: This smart lock uses ultra-wideband to predict exactly when you're reaching for the door.
  
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• The 5 Best Mattress Toppers of 2025

  11-01-2025 18:00 via cnet.com
  
  A high-quality mattress topper can revitalize your old mattress or extend the life of a new one. Here are our top picks.
  
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• We Saw the Future of Tech at CES: 6 Biggest Trends That Will Shape 2025

  11-01-2025 17:30 via cnet.com
  
  From cute (and creepy) robots to solar EVs, here's the cutting-edge technology we expect to make the biggest impact this year.
  
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• Beat the Winter Chill With These Thermostat Tricks to Save Money

  11-01-2025 17:00 via cnet.com
  
  Even when the thermometer reads single digits outside, you can still save some cash with these tips and tricks.
  
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• Watch FA Cup Soccer: Livestream Man City vs. Salford City From Anywhere

  11-01-2025 16:50 via cnet.com
  
  The League Two team makes the short trip to the Etihad Stadium to take on Pep Guardiola's men.
  
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• 'Landman' Release Schedule: When the Finale Drops on Paramount Plus

  11-01-2025 16:00 via cnet.com
  
  You can watch the first nine installments of the Taylor Sheridan oil drama now.
  
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• Activo Q1 hybrid IEM headphones review: impressive and affordable audiophile IEMs

  11-01-2025 16:00 via techradar.com
  
  Activo Q1: two-minute review
  The Q1 are made to match the Activo P1 player, but you don't need Activo kit to enjoy them. (Image credit: Future / Carrie Marshall)
  Activo is the lifestyle sub-brand of audiophile digital audio player specialist, Astell & Kern, delivering high quality hardware for considerably less cash than its parent company. These earbuds are a collaboration with Singaporean IEM firm DITA Audio who, like Astell & Kern, typically focuses on the more affluent audiophile. Ar
  
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• Why You Might Need to File a Tax Extension This Year

  11-01-2025 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Requesting an extension can buy you some time to get your paperwork in order before filing your tax return. Here's what to know.
  
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• These States Just Lowered Income Taxes: Find Out If Yours Is One of Them

  11-01-2025 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you live in one of these nine states, you might notice less being taken out of your paychecks as of the start of 2025.
  
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• New Student Loan Forgiveness 'Buyback' Program Could Help You Get Debt Relief Sooner

  11-01-2025 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you're in the PSLF program and the payment pause prevented you from receiving debt relief, this option could help.
  
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• CES 2025: Inside the $100K Mini Smart House Revolution

  11-01-2025 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  This expandable home pod from AC Future is stylish, filled with smart tech and energy-independent -- but you may have to preorder in crypto.
  
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• Ballionaire review – addictive, pinball-inspired strategy game

  11-01-2025 15:00 via theguardian.com
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  Make virtual millions in this deceptively simple game that’s all about bumpers and the luck of the bounceFrom pinball to pachinko, human beings have spent billions of hours fascinated by the capricious effects of physics on a metallic ball. It’s a pastime that, in Ballionaire, has perhaps reached its zenith. The premise is childishly simple: drop a ball into a pyramid-shaped run, then watch, helplessly, as it tinkles toward the gutter at the bottom. On its w
  
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• Ayaneo Pocket Micro review: a tiny Android tablet ideal for emulation

  11-01-2025 15:00 via techradar.com
  
  Ayaneo Pocket Micro: One-minute review
  The Ayaneo Pocket Micro truly needs to be held in your hands to be believed. It’s an incredibly small Android tablet, weighing under 9oz / 250g and coming in at just 6.1 x 2.5 x 0.71in / 156 x 63 x 18mm, with in-built thumbsticks, D-pad, face buttons, and shoulder inputs. It sports a colorful 960 x 640 3.5in IPS touchscreen75, in a 3:2 aspect ratio that is perfect for playing Game Boy Advance games.It’s no secret that this has been designed as a
  
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• You Don't Have to Slide Into Debt to Avoid FOMO. 5 Tips That Help Me

  11-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Don't let the fear of missing out drain your bank account this year.
  
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• We Asked the Experts: How to Protect Yourself From Smoke During California Fires

  11-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  From the Los Angeles blazes to other surprise wildfires in 2025, you could be threatened by smoke. Here's how to guard yourself against it.
  
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• Watch FA Cup Soccer: Livestream Chelsea vs. Morecambe From Anywhere

  11-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The Blues look to avoid a cup upset as they host EFL League 2 side.
  
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• OnePlus 13R: A Closer Look at the $600 Flagship Phone

  11-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The OnePlus 13R is the lower-priced flagship compared to the OnePlus 13, but it's still providing lots of power and features.
  
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• NFL Wild Card Weekend: How to Watch Steelers vs. Ravens Tonight

  11-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Football fans will be treated to a hard-hitting AFC North clash on Saturday night on Prime Video.
  
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• NFL Wild Card Weekend: How to Watch Chargers vs. Texans Today

  11-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  The NFL playoffs kick off Saturday afternoon with an AFC clash between the conference's top Wild Card team and the AFC South champs.
  
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• Is It Safe to Use an Old or Used Phone? Here's What You Need to Know

  11-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  If your phone is more than a few years old it might not be safe to use. Here's why, and how you can protect yourself.
  
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• I Witnessed the Future of Smart Glasses at CES. And It's All About Gestures

  11-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Gadgets that let you navigate interfaces by moving your hand, like bracelets and rings, were all over CES. And companies want to pair them with smart glasses.
  
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• I saw Roborock's 'mechanical arm' robot vacuum pick up objects - and it likely won't be my last

  11-01-2025 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum, unveiled at CES 2025, features an arm that grabs toys, socks, and other small obstacles to clean your floors more thoroughly.
  
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• Everything Coming to Epic Universe at Universal Orlando in 2025

  11-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  More Harry Potter, a third Super Nintendo World and a How to Train Your Dragon land -- here's what you'll find at Universal's brand-new theme park, opening in just five months.
  
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• CES 2025: The Best Laptops That Wowed Us From Lenovo, Asus, Acer, HP and Dell video

  11-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  There were few surprises at this year's big electronics show in Las Vegas, but we did get a good look at what laptop maker's have coming in 2025, and here's the best of it.
  
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• Best VPN for Mac for 2025

  11-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you use MacOS, your virtual private network should be as smart as your machine. Here are the VPNs we recommend based on our latest testing.
  
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• Apple Needs to Launch a Foldable iPhone Flip. Here's Why.

  11-01-2025 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Without a folding iPhone, Apple risks losing ground to Samsung, Google and others.
  
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• I replaced my Google Pixel 9 Pro with the OnePlus 13 - and it set a new standard for me

  11-01-2025 13:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The latest OnePlus flagship sets a high bar for every other premium phone this year, even if there's still one thing holding it back from perfection.
  
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• NFL Wild Card Weekend: How to Watch Vikings vs. Rams, ManningCast on Monday Night

  11-01-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The final game of the Wild Card round takes place on Monday night, and you don't need cable to watch the main broadcast or the Manning brothers.
  
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• Luckeep X1 Foldable E-Bike Review: A Dependable Workhorse at an Affordable Price

  11-01-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  The X1 offers strong performance, easily keeping pace with most city speed limits.
  
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• IRS 2025 Tax Bracket Changes Could Be a Win for Your Paycheck

  11-01-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  If you fall into a lower tax bracket this year, you might see a boost in your take-home pay.
  
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• I saw LG's StanbyMe 2 TV, and it's better than its viral successor in almost every way

  11-01-2025 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  It won't hit the market yet, but the LG StanbyMe 2 strikes the right balance of quirkiness, innovation, and performance -- making it my CES 2025 standout.
  
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• Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Hits Record Numbers, but Open Enrollment Ends Soon

  11-01-2025 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  Enrollment in "Obamacare" health insurance has hit record numbers in recent weeks, and you still have a few days left to join in yourself.
  
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