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Oct 16, 2025

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Oct. 17
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Oct. 17.

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Oct 16, 2025

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Oct. 17, #389
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Oct. 17, No. 389.

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Oct 16, 2025

MacBook Pro May Be Finally Getting a Touchscreen
The OLED MacBook Pro reportedly will break new ground with late 2026 launch.

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Oct 16, 2025

Meta Is Shuttering Its Messenger Apps for Mac and Windows
You've got two more months until the two apps are gone.

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Oct 16, 2025

Amazon One Medical Introduces Pay-Per-Visit Care for Children
No insurance or membership is required for the service.

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Oct 16, 2025

Keep Your Kids From Getting Sick This Flu Season With These Doctor-Approved Tips
A new school year brings lots of germs and illnesses, but experts share tricks to keep your family healthy.

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Oct 16, 2025

Steve Jobs and the Cray-1 Supercomputer Will Be on US Dollar Coins
You can pocket a coin with the Apple co-founders' likeness in 2026.

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Oct 16, 2025

The Earth Has a Growing Weak Spot in Its Magnetic Field: Here's What That Means
Science has known about the weak spot for over half a century, but it's now getting bigger.

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Oct 16, 2025

Spotify Is Partnering With Sony, Universal and Warner on 'AI Music Products'
The music streaming service said that copyright is essential with AI-powered innovation.

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Oct 16, 2025

My All-Time Favorite Horror Movie Is on Peacock, and It's 100 Minutes of Zombie Fun
There's no other zombie movie like Shaun of the Dead.

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Oct 16, 2025

The Best iPhone 17 Cases for 2025
I've been busy testing iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air cases. Here are my current top picks, complete with mini reviews of each case.

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Oct 16, 2025

New Pinterest Settings Let You Reduce How Much AI Slop You See on Your Feed
The new settings are available on Android and the web, starting Thursday.

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Oct 16, 2025

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Oct. 17, #859
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Oct. 17, #859.

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Oct 16, 2025

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Oct. 17, #1581
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Oct. 17, No. 1,581.

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Oct 16, 2025

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Oct. 17 #593
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Oct. 17, No. 593.

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Oct 16, 2025

Enter the Dark and Gothic Vampire World in This Cult Classic Streaming Free on Tubi
No one is safe from the bloodshed when the mother of all vampires is awakened from her centuries-long slumber.

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Oct 16, 2025

Waymo and DoorDash Are Teaming Up to Deliver Your Food via Robotaxi
The partnership is kicking off in Phoenix, with plans to expand to more areas down the road.

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Oct 16, 2025

Microsoft's Push Into Agentic AI Begins With 'Hey Copilot' Voice Assistant in Windows 11
Microsoft says Copilot will be an always-listening AI tool in Windows 11 for those who give it permission to function.

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Oct 16, 2025

Thursday Night Football: How to Watch Steelers vs. Bengals Tonight
AFC North rivals Pittsburgh and Cincinnati kick off Week 7 tonight and you can stream the game on Prime Video or free on Twitch.

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Oct 16, 2025

An Apple TV and Peacock Bundle Is Coming: Here's How Much It Costs
The new package of the two streaming services starts at $15 per month.

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Oct 16, 2025

Orionids Meteor Shower: Here's How to Watch The Dazzling Light Show
Bright, fast meteors are lighting up the sky this month.

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Oct 16, 2025

Best Internet Providers in Washington, DC
DC has plenty of reliable ISPs offering great speeds. Here are our top picks.

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Oct 16, 2025

CNN Is Launching Its New Streaming Subscription for $7 a Month
CNN All Access is set to release on Oct. 28.

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Oct 16, 2025

Is Tim Cook Stepping Down? Apple CEO's Upcoming 65th Birthday Sparks Succession Talk
Has Apple chosen someone to fill the chief executive role once Tim Cook decides to retire? Here are a few candidates reportedly being considered.

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Oct 16, 2025

Chevy's New Bolt Is a Truly Affordable Electric Car, at Under $30,000
The new Bolt is cheaper than other "affordable" electric cars, all while fixing the weaknesses of its predecessor.

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Oct 16, 2025

Chevy's New Bolt Is a Truly Affordable Electric Car, at Less Than $30,000
The new Bolt is cheaper than other "affordable" electric cars, all while fixing the weaknesses of its predecessor.

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Oct 16, 2025

Best Budget TVs I've Tested in 2025
I reviewed four TVs head-to-head — Samsung, Roku, Hisense and Amazon — to find one absolute stunner.

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Oct 16, 2025

Best Coolers of 2025: After Testing 12 New Coolers, Here's Are the 6 I Recommend
After weeks of testing a batch of brand-new coolers, I have six new recommendations, ranging from electric ones to ice chests.

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Oct 16, 2025

You Can Now Give Anthropic's Claude AI Particular Skills to Automate Your Tasks
These specific folders of instructions can save you from having to repeat yourself every time you want Claude to do something similar.

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Oct 16, 2025

Your Sora AI Videos Can Be Longer Now, But This Other Update Holds More Intrigue
OpenAI's viral Sora app might be trying to chart a new path.

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Oct 16, 2025

Crafted in a Mercedes: Dolby, Universal Music Group and Merc Make Unlikely Audio Partnership
"Studio-grade sound" was the goal. A mobile Dolby Atmos studio is the result.

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Oct 16, 2025

Spellcasters Chronicles Boldly Aims to Blend Competition With Narrative
The upcoming game asks players to "master both movement and magic" in an action-strategy blend with a storytelling twist.

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Oct 16, 2025

Electric Cooler vs. Ice Cooler: I Tested the Anker's Solix EverFrost 2 and an RTIC Ice Box to See Which Is Better
Both an electric cooler and a traditional icebox can keep drinks cool when outdoors, but which is more effective? I tested both kinds to find out.

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Oct 16, 2025

'KPop Demon Hunters' Is Heading to Theaters Again. Here's How to Get Tickets
Spend Halloween with Saja Boys and HUNTR/X.

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Oct 16, 2025

HBO Max: The 29 Absolute Best TV Shows to Watch
Check out these highly rated series on HBO Max, plus a look at what's coming out in October.

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Oct 16, 2025

Best Coolers of 2025: After Testing 11 New Coolers, Here's Are the 6 I Recommend
After weeks of testing a batch of brand-new coolers, I have six new recommendations, ranging from electric ones to ice chests.

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Oct 16, 2025

I've Taken Hundreds of Photos With the Oppo Find X9 Pro. These Are My Faves
The phone works with a telephoto zoom lens add on which really helps get up close on the action.

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Oct 16, 2025

Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Review: Halfway to the Future
Meta's next-level smart glasses include some incredible new technology, but there are still lots of missing pieces.

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Oct 16, 2025

iPhone 17 Pro vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra: I Tested the Camera Champs
Both Apple's and Samsung's flagships have great cameras. But which takes the better photos? I tried to find out.

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Oct 16, 2025

Netflix's No. 1 Movie Is a Fun Thriller With a Weird Flaw
Commentary: You really have to suspend your disbelief to buy the twist in this film.

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Oct 16, 2025

iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16: Which One Should You Buy? Here's How They Compare
The iPhone 16 and 17 have a lot in common, but some key differences set Apple's newer phone apart. Is it worth the higher price?

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Oct 16, 2025

Don't Tell Anyone, but Here's How to Lock and Hide Apps on Your iPhone
Keep your kids out of your shopping apps with this trick.

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Oct 16, 2025

Best Internet Providers in San Francisco
Our top ISP pick in San Francisco is Sonic, but Xfinity, AT&T and Astound are strong contenders, too. Here's what to know about internet providers in the city.

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Oct 16, 2025

From Snake Oil to Wellness Influencers: The Rise and Rise of Health Misinformation
Has a wellness influencer ever told you something that's too good to be true? According to research and experts, this is becoming increasingly common.

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Oct 15, 2025

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Oct. 16
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Oct. 16.

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Oct 15, 2025

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Oct. 16, #388
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Oct. 16, No. 388.

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Oct 15, 2025

Nest's New Smart Thermostat Adds Artist-Designed Seasonal Animations
The Nest Thermostat Gen 4 display now has more customization options to turn your thermostat into art.

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Oct 15, 2025

DirecTV Customers Will Soon See Their Own Faces in AI-Generated TV Ads
Ready for your closeup? If you use a DirecTV Gemini device, your face might appear on your television screensaver next year.

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Oct 15, 2025

SpaceX's New V3 Starlink Satellites Bring Gigabit Internet Speeds for the First Time
The new massive Starlink satellites promise big boosts in internet speed.

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Oct 15, 2025

Motorola Joins the Thin Phone Trend With the X70 Air
There's a new competitor in the ultra-thin phone wars, but it's available only in China.

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Oct 15, 2025

Best Desks of 2025: I've Spent Nearly 4,000 Hours Testing Desks. These Are the Ones You Want
Whether you're looking for traditional desks, l-shaped desks, standing desks or others, our experts' top picks have something for everyone.

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Oct 15, 2025

Why Raking Your Leaves Matters and Other Fall Tips
Keep your yard in good shape with this expert advice for the fall season.

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Oct 15, 2025

Google Security Feature Now Lets You Phone a Friend to Recover Your Account
Recovery Contacts, which lets a trusted friend verify your identity for you, is just one of Google's new security features.

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Oct 15, 2025

Scouts Can Now Earn AI and Cybersecurity Badges
Scouting America also created an AI chatbot that can explain the requirements for the different badges.

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Oct 15, 2025

OpenAI Plans to Allow Erotica and Change Mental Health Restrictions for Adult Users
Sam Altman said the company plans to treat "adult users like adults" while maintaining precautions for teenagers.

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Oct 15, 2025

I Need Honor's Outlandish Robot Phone With a Self-Aware, Pop-Up Camera to Be Real
Honor teased the phone in an AI-generated video. I'll have to see it (and hold it) to believe it.

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Oct 15, 2025

Sony Adds Silent Hill 2 and Until Dawn to PlayStation Plus in Time for Halloween
PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra subscribers are in for a scary good time in October.

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Oct 15, 2025

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Oct. 16, #858
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Oct. 16, #858.

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Oct 15, 2025

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Oct. 16 #592
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Oct. 16, No. 592.

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Oct 15, 2025

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Oct. 16, #1580
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Oct. 16, No. 1,580.

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Oct 15, 2025

The MacBook Pro Gets an M5 Chip. But I'm Staying With My MacBook Air M4
The 15-inch Air is still the best MacBook for most people, even with the previous-generation chip.

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Oct 15, 2025

California Governor Vetoes Bill Banning 'Forever Chemicals' in Cookware. Here's Why
PFAS, often referred to as "forever chemicals," will still be allowed in cookware sold and purchased in California.

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Oct 15, 2025

Finally, AI That Does Something Truly Valuable: Find Ripe Avocados
Scientists trained an AI model to spot avocados at perfect ripeness, saving you from throwing away all of those rotten ones.

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Oct 15, 2025

Think You Can Handle My Favorite Western Horror Film on Tubi?
Commentary: This cowboy drama has a stellar cast and strong script, and the ending is an unsettling display of terror that'll leave your jaw on the floor.

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Oct 15, 2025

AI Has Officially Solved the Debate Over the Catchiest Songs Ever
Learn why songs by ABBA, the Spice Girls and Taylor Swift consistently rank as the most memorable.

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Oct 15, 2025

'Tron: Ares' Ending Explained: Connecting to the Past and Setting Up the Future
Let's unpack the movie's final moments.

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Oct 15, 2025

Therabody Unveils 4 New Products, Including Upgraded Massage Guns
Some additions include TheraFace Mask and Theragun Mini.

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Oct 15, 2025

Google Announces New Veo 3 AI Video Model Amid Sora Hype
Veo 3 quickly gained popularity as the first AI video generator to include audio. Veo 3.1 has upgrades to help it compete with other AIs.

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Oct 15, 2025

32 Best Gift Baskets of 2025: Find the Perfect Edible Gift
We tasted our way through dozens of snack baskets to find the ones that would make perfect gifts for the holidays and beyond.

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Oct 15, 2025

Anthropic Launches Faster Claude Haiku 4.5 AI Model, Available to All Users
The developer said the new Haiku outperforms its Sonnet 4 model and requires less computing power.

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Oct 15, 2025

Try Before You Buy: 8 VPN Free Trials Worth Checking Out
You can check out a VPN without paying a dime, if you know what to look for.

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Oct 15, 2025

Mozilla Is Testing a Free In-Browser VPN Among Firefox Users
Firefox is inviting users to test out the free VPN feature, which would be similar to the built-in VPNs from Opera, Microsoft Edge and others.

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Oct 15, 2025

Is a Chromebook Right for You? Pros and Cons to Be Aware Of
If you're interested in getting a Chromebook or gifting one, here's everything to consider before you buy.

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Oct 15, 2025

Tubi Reminds Us That You Need a Body Bag to Do Horror the Right Way
You can have a side of comfort to go along with those chilly Halloween movie nights.

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Oct 15, 2025

Best Standing Desks of 2025
Take a stand in favor of your mental and physical health and try out one of these best standing desks for your office.

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Oct 15, 2025

It's Getting Cold Outside So Make Sure You Have One of These Great Weather Apps
Do you need a winter coat or a light jacket today? These weather apps can help you decide before you step out the door.

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Oct 15, 2025

Ninja Just Launched an Updated Version of Its Viral Glass Air Fryer and I Saw It First
The modular Crispi Pro air fryer features more cooking modes and the capacity to churn out full meals in minutes.

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Oct 15, 2025

Apple Boosts M5 With New Neural, GPU Architecture
The chip will improve overall performance in upgraded MacBook Pros and iPad Pro, especially for graphics and AI.

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Oct 15, 2025

You Might Actually Be Able to Upgrade Your 'Incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 for Free. Here's How
If Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11, a bit of work under the hood could make it happen anyway.

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Oct 15, 2025

Apple Brings M5 Update to Baseline MacBook Pro
The 14-inch Pro laptop gets a bump to Apple's latest M5 chip. If you're looking for a larger overhaul, you'll be disappointed.

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Oct 15, 2025

iPad Pro Gets an M5 Chip Boost, Coming Oct. 22
Apple has unveiled its new M5 chip, and the top-end iPad is one of the first devices to get it. The iPad Pro also gets new wireless chip upgrades for the modem and Wi-Fi.

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Oct 15, 2025

13 New Horror Movies and Shows to Stream in October
Tune into a scary flick you've never seen before.

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Oct 15, 2025

Apple Vision Pro Gets an M5 Upgrade and a New Band
Apple's spatial computer gets its first upgrade since 2024. The new band can be bought separately for the original Vision Pro, too.

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Oct 15, 2025

The ROG Xbox Ally X Makes Me Want to Play More PC Games
I still want to scream at Windows, but less than the last time I reviewed one of these.

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Oct 15, 2025

Roku Voice Will Soon Let You Ask Questions and Search With AI
Roku has outlined a number of upgrades, including Bluetooth headphone support for the Sticks and more search.

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Oct 15, 2025

Spotify Is Giving You New Ways to Talk to Its AI DJ
Premium members can now make requests in Spanish and over text for $12 a month.

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Oct 15, 2025

Best Internet Providers in Los Angeles, California
There's plenty of fast internet in Los Angeles, but your options will vary depending on where you live.

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Oct 15, 2025

AI Agents Can Make You a Phone Power User. You Just Need to Learn a New Interface
We're on the cusp of AI agents changing our devices, Qualcomm says, but only if you ditch typing and tapping to ask AI.

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Oct 15, 2025

How To Avoid Waking Up In the Middle Of the Night To Pee And Sleep Through The Night
These habits can help decrease middle-of-the-night bathroom visits and improve your sleep quality.

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Oct 15, 2025

New Investigation Finds That Certain Protein Powders Contain Unsafe Levels of Lead
We consulted with dietitians to determine if you should be concerned about heavy metals in protein powders.

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Oct 15, 2025

Doctors vs. Influencers: Who's Shaping Our Health and at What Cost?
From quick fixes to miracle cures, wellness influencers promise a lot. How can we discern fact from fiction in a world flooded with health misinformation?

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Oct 15, 2025

Waymo's Robotaxis Are Heading to London. Everything to Know About the Self-Driving Service
This is the first European city on Waymo's roster. Here's everywhere the robotaxis drive now and where they're heading soon.

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Oct 15, 2025

Here's How to Recycle Your Old PC, Laptop and Printer for Free in 2025
Face it, your old PC from 2008 is not going to make a comeback. Here's how to give it a proper burial.

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Oct 14, 2025

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Oct. 15
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Oct. 15.

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Oct 14, 2025

I Tested United's Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi. Finally, We Have Real Internet in the Skies
United Airlines is expanding its Starlink Wi-Fi service to mainline aircraft on some flights. I went along for the first ride in a Boeing 737-800.

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Oct 14, 2025

We May Know What the Next Nintendo Switch 2 Pokemon Game Will Be Called
A massive leak reveals potential details about the 10th generation of Pokemon games coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, including big changes.

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Oct 14, 2025

The Best Smart Home Gifts for the Holidays 2025
Struggling to find a gift for loved ones? Maybe a smart home gadget could make them light up. Here are our favorite smart home gifts that we've tried.

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Oct 14, 2025

Want to Watch a Podcast? Netflix and Spotify Partner to Bring Video Podcasts to Streaming
Starting in early 2026, Netflix subscribers in the US will be able to watch select Spotify Studios and Ringer podcasts directly on the streaming platform.

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Oct 14, 2025

Barack Obama Reveals He Only Plays This One Phone Game
No, it's not Wordle or Connections, but you've almost certainly heard of it.

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Oct 14, 2025

Maingear Announces Doom-Themed Gaming PC That Is Sure to Rip and Tear Apart Your Wallet
This premium series of desktop PCs, created in collaboration with Havn, offer three pricey configs with cutting-edge gaming specs.

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