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As consumers, we tend to buy the gizmos with the most features. But that often leads to more frustration.
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The Yankees slugger was struggling massively in April. He now leads MLB in home runs.
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Even before his injury, Acuña was one of many Braves struggling at the plate, and the team now faces a roster-wide power outage.
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'Better in every regard': Fans prefer these Tozo headphones to Sonys — now 30% off
These cans cancel everything from office noise to the rumble of a subway and have a bonkers 60 hours of playback time.
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Google's new AI search feature was bound to have its issues. Now, after weeks of jokes and memes on social media, the tech giant is responding.
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What is Venmo, how does it work, and is it safe to use?
Venmo is a peer-to-peer payment service that also offers business transactions. Here's what to know about how it works and whether it's safe to use.
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a16z-backed ZeroMark wants to give soldiers guns that don't miss against drones
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Instagram tests 'trial reels' that don't display to a creator's followers
Instagram is testing a way for creators to experiment with reels without committing to having them displayed on their profiles, giving the social network a possible edge over TikTok and a way for creators to test new content without pressure to perform. The company this week began global tests of this new "trial reels" feature that aims to give creators a way to explore different types of content or be more creative by publishing reels that don't appear to their followers. After posting a reel using this feature, Instagram will share insights about the reel's performance with the creator, including things like plays, likes, comments and shares.
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Best FHA lenders of June 2024
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Kristin Chenoweth relies on this drugstore find — on sale for $10 — for glowy skin
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The Morning After: Google tightens up its AI Overview feature after suggesting glue on a pizza
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Dyson 360 Vis Nav review: Superior suction at a steep price
Dyson’s first robot vacuum may be late on the scene, but it impresses with excellent suction power and remarkable obstacle avoidance. However, its $1,200 will be prohibitively expensive for some.
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Acer launches a compact SpatialLabs camera for 3D photos and videos
Users can not only use it to capture 3D content, but also to livestream in 3D on YouTube and other platforms, as well as to make 3D video calls on Teams, Zoom and Google Meet.
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Best Buy posts disappointing sales for Q1 as consumers pull back on appliances, electronics
The electronics retailer reported mixed Q1 results amid softening consumer demand after the pandemic.
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Costco Q3 earnings beat all key metrics after the stock closed at an all-time high
Costco's value proposition drove results in its third fiscal quarter.
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Instagram makes its status update feature more interactive
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Spotify offers Car Thing refunds as it faces lawsuit over bricking the streaming device
Spotify is facing continued backlash over its decision to discontinue support for Car Thing, its in-car streaming device, announced earlier in May. The device will no longer work starting on December 9, 2024, the company said. On TikTok, Gen Z users are posting videos to express their discontent with Spotify's move and its recommended actions — like switching to Android Auto or CarPlay. Often, they didn't have access to built-in infotainment systems in their car in the first place, making them a target market for a dedicated player like Car Thing, the users note.
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'Most comfortable bra ever': This wireless Hanes top-seller is down to $13
It's a moisture-wicking wonder with over 22,000 five-star ratings.
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Stock market today: Dow extends slide as Salesforce plunges, rate jitters rattle tech
Lingering concerns about higher-for-longer interest rates and a Salesforce sell-off put a damper on investors' spirits.
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Misinformation works, and a handful of social 'supersharers' sent 80% of it in 2020
A pair of studies published Thursday in the journal Science offers evidence not only that misinformation on social media changes minds, but that a small group of committed "supersharers," predominately older Republican women, were responsible for the vast majority of the "fake news" in the period looked at. The studies, by researchers at MIT, Ben-Gurion University, Cambridge and Northeastern, were independently conducted but complement each other well. In the MIT study led by Jennifer Allen, the researchers point out that misinformation has often been blamed for vaccine hesitancy in 2020 and beyond, but that the phenomenon remains poorly documented.