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Why Raking Your Leaves Matters and Other Fall Tips

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Chris Wedel @ CNET · 10/15/2025 17:27 EDT

Keep your yard in good shape with this expert advice for the fall season. Read more ›

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Google Security Feature Now Lets You Phone a Friend to Recover Your Account

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Joe Hindy @ CNET · 10/15/2025 17:26 EDT

Recovery Contacts, which lets a trusted friend verify your identity for you, is just one of Google's new security features. Read more ›

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Scouts Can Now Earn AI and Cybersecurity Badges

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Corin Cesaric @ CNET · 10/15/2025 17:05 EDT

Scouting America also created an AI chatbot that can explain the requirements for the different badges. Read more ›

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OpenAI Plans to Allow Erotica and Change Mental Health Restrictions for Adult Users

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Jon Reed @ CNET · 10/15/2025 16:51 EDT

Sam Altman said the company plans to treat "adult users like adults" while maintaining precautions for teenagers. Read more ›

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I Need Honor's Outlandish Robot Phone With a Self-Aware, Pop-Up Camera to Be Real

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Katie Collins @ CNET · 10/15/2025 16:46 EDT

Honor teased the phone in an AI-generated video. I'll have to see it (and hold it) to believe it. Read more ›

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Sony Adds Silent Hill 2 and Until Dawn to PlayStation Plus in Time for Halloween

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Zachary McAuliffe @ CNET · 10/15/2025 16:20 EDT

PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra subscribers are in for a scary good time in October. Read more ›

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Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Oct. 16, #858

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Gael Cooper @ CNET · 10/15/2025 16:00 EDT

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Oct. 16, #858. Read more ›

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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Oct. 16 #592

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Gael Cooper @ CNET · 10/15/2025 16:00 EDT

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Oct. 16, No. 592. Read more ›

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Oct. 16, #1580

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Gael Cooper @ CNET · 10/15/2025 16:00 EDT

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Oct. 16, No. 1,580. Read more ›

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Cook Up the Perfect Baked Potato in Only 12 Minutes With This Hack

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David Watsky @ CNET · 10/15/2025 15:45 EDT

Tired of waiting for baked potatoes to cook in the oven? Try this trick and get the perfect potato in a fraction of the time. Read more ›

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California Governor Vetoes Bill Banning 'Forever Chemicals' in Cookware. Here's Why

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Corin Cesaric @ CNET · 10/15/2025 15:44 EDT

PFAS, often referred to as "forever chemicals," will still be allowed in cookware sold and purchased in California. Read more ›

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The MacBook Pro Gets an M5 Chip. But I'm Staying With My MacBook Air M4

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Matt Elliott @ CNET · 10/15/2025 15:44 EDT

The 15-inch Air is still the best MacBook for most people, even with the previous-generation chip. Read more ›

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Finally, AI That Does Something Truly Valuable: Find Ripe Avocados

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Macy Meyer @ CNET · 10/15/2025 15:11 EDT

Scientists trained an AI model to spot avocados at perfect ripeness, saving you from throwing away all of those rotten ones. Read more ›

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Think You Can Handle My Favorite Western Horror Film on Tubi?

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Aaron Pruner @ CNET · 10/15/2025 15:00 EDT

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. Read more ›

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Want to Save Money on Your Electric Bill? Try This Simple Trick Today

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Erin Gobler @ CNET · 10/15/2025 15:00 EDT

Bringing down your electric bill is easier than you think. Read more ›

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AI Has Officially Solved the Debate Over the Catchiest Songs Ever

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Gael Cooper @ CNET · 10/15/2025 14:30 EDT

Learn why songs by ABBA, the Spice Girls and Taylor Swift consistently rank as the most memorable. Read more ›

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'Tron: Ares' Ending Explained: Connecting to the Past and Setting Up the Future

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Aaron Pruner @ CNET · 10/15/2025 14:00 EDT

Let's unpack the movie's final moments. Read more ›

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Therabody Unveils 4 New Products, Including Upgraded Massage Guns

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Giselle Castro-Sloboda @ CNET · 10/15/2025 13:37 EDT

Some additions include TheraFace Mask and Theragun Mini. Read more ›

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Google Drops New Veo 3 AI Video Model Amid Sora Hype

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Katelyn Chedraoui @ CNET · 10/15/2025 13:35 EDT

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. Read more ›

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Google Announces New Veo 3 AI Video Model Amid Sora Hype

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Katelyn Chedraoui @ CNET · 10/15/2025 13:35 EDT

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. Read more ›

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