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This Smart Ring Helped Me Improve My Sleep, and It's Discounted for Amazon's Spring Sale

The Oura Ring 3 has been my go-to tool for improving my sleep and tracking my health. At $249, it's worth every penny for anyone who is serious about optimizing their health. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-smart-ring-helped-me-improve-my-sleep-and-its-discounted-for-amazons-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Tariffs Explained: Which Are In Effect and What They Mean for Your Costs

President Donald Trump's tariff plans have been messy and uncertain, with effective dates shuffled around multiple times and still more threatened. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/tariffs-explained-which-are-in-effect-and-what-they-mean-for-your-costs/#ftag=CADf328eec

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I Take This Ingenious iPhone Charger Everywhere I Go, and Now It's on Sale

The Anker 622 MagGo is my favorite portable iPhone charger, and right now it's available for as little as $35 as part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-take-this-ingenious-phone-charger-everywhere-i-go-and-now-its-on-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

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I'm Picky About My Keyboards. My All-Time Favorite Is on Sale During Amazon's Spring Sale

Smart, compact and comfortable: There's a lot I love about the Logitech MX Keys Mini. Now, it's discounted up to 30% thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale. https://www.cnet.com/deals/im-picky-about-my-keyboards-my-all-time-favorite-is-on-sale-during-amazons-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

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How to Get Rid of Snapchat's Pushy AI Feature

If you're sick of opening Snapchat and seeing "My AI" at the very top of your list, here's how to give it the boot. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-get-rid-of-snapchats-pushy-ai-feature/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Dreame's Smart Tech Handles the Cleaning While You Enjoy the Spring

From robot vacuums that map your home and clean themselves to cordless stick vacuums and portable hair dryers, freshen up for spring with big savings from Dreame through March 31. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/dreames-smart-tech-handles-the-cleaning-while-you-enjoy-the-spring/#ftag=CADf328eec

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The Beacons Are Lit: The Lord of the Rings Shire Lego Set Releases on April 5

It's time for an unexpected party. The Lord of the Rings Shire Lego set is set to release in less than two weeks, and there is so much to see and do. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-beacons-are-lit-the-lord-of-the-rings-shire-lego-set-releases-on-april-5/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Grab a Pair of Beats Solo 4 Headphones While They’re Down to $130

Beats headphones are among the most coveted on the market. Thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale, you can enjoy them for $70 off, a rare discount. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/grab-a-pair-of-beats-solo-4-headphones-while-theyre-down-to-130/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Monster Hunter Wilds' Title Update 1 Showcase reveals new monsters, Gathering Hub, launch date, and the return of a fan-favorite monster in the future

Capcom has shown off new gameplay footage for Monster Hunter Wilds' 1st Title Update. This footage includes a new look at new monsters, a Gathering Hub, and a teaser of what's to come for the 2nd Title Update.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-1st-title-update-showcase-reveals-new-monsters

 Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Xbox Game Pass?

The upcoming RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 looks to be one of 2025's best games, but is it coming to Game Pass?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-clair-obscur-expedition-33-on-xbox-game-pass

Windows Photos adds fancy editing features from other Microsoft apps
A useless Copilot button is being tested on Windows Photos
Samsung’s huge 49-inch ultrawide OLED gaming monitor is $650 off
Microsoft’s new Copilot interface looks a lot like one you already know
Google’s AI race: A two-year run of crisis and chaos, recapped
 ASRock claims to fix 'burned out' AM5 motherboard by cleaning the socket

ASRock cleaned up and removed debris from a customer's failed ASRock AM5 motherboard. Despite clear signs of socket damage, the board booted up on its original BIOS, passing "long-term stress tests."

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/asrock-fixes-burned-out-am5-motherboard-by-cleaning-the-socket

 Lisa Su says Radeon RX 9070-series GPU sales are 10X higher than its predecessors — for the first week of availability

AMD's Lisa Su says that the Radeon RX 9070-series graphics cards shattered company sales records in their first week, signaling a potential market rebound as AMD shifted focus away from the high end. A deeper analysis raises a lot of questions about the supply and demand, however.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/lisa-su-says-radeon-rx-9070-se

Elastic Stack 8.17.4 released

Version 8.17.4 of the Elastic Stack was released today. We recommend you upgrade to this latest version. We recommend 8.17.4 over the previous version 8.17.3.

For details of the issues that have been fixed and a full list of changes for each product in this version, please refer to the release notes.

https://www.elasti

Elastic Stack 8.16.6 released

Version 8.16.6 of the Elastic Stack was released today. We recommend you upgrade to this latest version. We recommend 8.16.6 over the previous version 8.16.5.

For details of the issues that have been fixed and a full list of changes for each product in this version, please refer to the release notes.

https://www.elasti

Discord's redesigned PC app has multiple dark modes, a new overlay and more

Discord has begun rolling out a redesigned desktop app that adds more customization to the client. To start, the new app increases the number of free themes to four. Where previously you could choose between two skins — light and dark — if you weren't a Nitro subscriber, now your options are light, ash, dark and onyx. In short, everyone gets access to more dark themes. Discord has also added three new UI de

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Sony overhauls its budget earbuds while keeping the price the same

When Sony's wireless earbuds come to mind, the flagship-quality WF-1000XM5 is probably the first product that jumps out. However, the company is also adept at building budget models, blending features and tech to give users a solid value for a lot less money. That was the proposition when

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Instagram has a new program for school officials to report bullying

Instagram is adding another tool to its arsenal of anti-bullying measures. This time, however, Meta is enlisting school officials directly in an effort to speed up its response to safety issues affecting young teens. The company is introducing a new “Schools Partnership Program” that aims to give teachers and school ad

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Waymo aims to offer paid robotaxi rides in Washington DC next year

Waymo is continuing to expand its foothold across the US, having recently started offering paid robotaxi services in more parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. Next up are

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The Apple Watch Series 10 is $100 off for the Amazon Spring Sale

It's your lucky day if you're looking for good deals on Apple devices. Thanks to the Amazon Spring Sale, the

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Apple schedules WWDC 2025 for June 9-13

Apple announced that its Worldwide Developers Conference will be on June 9-13. The company is usually consistent with its event timing, so Tim Cook will probably take the stage to start the keynote on June 9 at 10AM PT/1PM ET.

We've already heard that iOS 19 and macOS 16 will be

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Now you can generate images directly from ChatGPT and Sora

OpenAI just announced that all users will soon be able to generate images directly inside of ChatGPT. It’s rolling out to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Team and, most importantly, Free users. This will be the default image generation tool in 4o, so there will be no need to open Dall-E whenever you want to whip up a picture of a cat in space eating lasagna or whatever. The feature’s also coming to Sora.

The company says that the platform will "generate high-quality images based on your prompt, con

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The Best Philips Hue Accessory for Light Control Is 20% Off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale

The Philips Hue Tap Dial is a must-have to control smart lights at home. It rarely gets discounted, but thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale, you can grab it for 20% off. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-best-philips-hue-accessory-for-light-control-is-20-off-for-amazons-big-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

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I Found the Perfect Portable TV for My Patio, and It's $100 Off During Amazon's Big Spring Sale

Skyworth's 24-inch portable TV with a built-in battery is $100 off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale. At $300, it's expensive for a 24-inch TV, but it's a unique product that I have the perfect use for. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-found-the-perfect-portable-tv-for-my-patio-and-its-100-off-during-amazons-big-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Waymo Expands Driverless Rides to Washington, DC. Where Else to Hail a Robotaxi

The self-driving company will start operating in the US capital in 2026. Here's where else Waymo's robotaxis are available now -- and arriving soon. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/waymo-expands-driverless-rides-to-washington-dc-where-else-to-hail-a-robotaxi/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, March 26 (game #388)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-26-march-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, March 26 (game #654)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-26-march-2025

 The six-step countdown to Windows 10 end of life

Windows 10 support ends in October, marking the end of security patches, bug fixes and feature updates. This deadline demands immediate action from IT decision-makers wanting to avoid security risks, inefficiencies, compliance challenges and costs.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-six-step-countdown-to-windows-10-end-of-life

 This Microsoft 365 feature will nudge users to save files to OneDrive

Microsoft 365 apps will soon prompt users to back up files through OneDrive, making it easier to protect and sync content across devices. But is Microsoft being too pushy?

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/this-microsoft-365-feature-will-nudge-users-to-save-files-to-onedrive