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    <title>e dot dot dot  04 2026</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi</link>
    <description>e dot dot dot - a mostly about the Internet weblog by James Raposa</description>
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    <title>Jim Cramer says this is the real reason why stocks are shrugging off Iran war fears</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/14#auto___jim_cramer_says_this_is_the_real_reason_why_stocks_are_shrugging_off_iran_war_fears</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;If interest rates were spiking, this market would be very different,&quot; CNBC's Jim Cramer said Monday.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/jim-cramer-stocks-rallying-despite-iran-war-why.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Oracle expands Bloom Energy deal days after receiving $400 million stock warrant</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/14#auto___oracle_expands_bloom_energy_deal_days_after_receiving__400_million_stock_warrant</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Last week Oracle received a warrant to buy nearly $400 million in Bloom Energy's stock, which jumped on Monday after the companies announced an expanded deal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/oracle-expands-bloom-energy-deal-days-after-400-million-stock-warrant.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>I tested ChatGPT Plus vs. Gemini Pro to see which is better - and if it's worth switching</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/14#auto___i_tested_chatgpt_plus_vs__gemini_pro_to_see_which_is_better___and_if_it_s_worth_switching</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Considering ditching ChatGPT Plus for Gemini Pro? I tested both on the same 10 tasks. Here's which came out on top.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/chatgpt-plus-vs-gemini-pro/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>I carried this Bluetooth tracker card in my backpack for a week - and it withstood my clumsiness</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/14#auto___i_carried_this_bluetooth_tracker_card_in_my_backpack_for_a_week___and_it_withstood_my_clumsiness</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The UAG Metropolis tracker is an AirTag wallet alternative that's highly functional, and all my bending and flexing haven't fazed it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/uag-metropolis-wallet-tracker-ios-android-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>I followed the 'Plus 5' rule for wireless charging, and it fixed my iPhone's charge speeds</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/14#auto___i_followed_the__plus_5__rule_for_wireless_charging__and_it_fixed_my_iphone_s_charge_speeds</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wireless charging is a helpful feature, but you may be getting the top speed with your accessories. Here's what to check for.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/plus-five-wireless-charging-rule-iphone-android-faster-speeds/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Suspect in attack at Sam Altman's house aimed to kill OpenAI CEO, warned of humanity's extinction from AI</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/14#auto___suspect_in_attack_at_sam_altman_s_house_aimed_to_kill_openai_ceo__warned_of_humanity_s_extinction_from_ai</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;San Francisco Police Department officers recovered a document from the suspect that detailed his intentions, according to a filing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/sam-altman-openai-ai-arson.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>After trying these boomless headphones in the office, I'm feeling hopeful for the future of work tech</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/13#auto___after_trying_these_boomless_headphones_in_the_office__i_m_feeling_hopeful_for_the_future_of_work_tech</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jabra's redesigned Evolve3 75 hits all the right notes for a business-minded, hybrid headset. Here's my verdict after a week of use.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/jabra-evolve3-75-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>LG C6 vs. LG C5: Why the 2025 model is still the smarter OLED TV model buy for me</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/13#auto___lg_c6_vs__lg_c5__why_the_2025_model_is_still_the_smarter_oled_tv_model_buy_for_me</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The LG C6 is a refreshed version of the brand's flagship OLED TV, but is it worth upgrading over the C5?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/lg-c6-vs-lg-c5/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>KDE Linux is the purest form of Plasma I've used in months - but there's a catch</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/13#auto___kde_linux_is_the_purest_form_of_plasma_i_ve_used_in_months___but_there_s_a_catch</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Linux distros present KDE Plasma with a version customized for that particular OS, but KDE Linux stands above the rest for me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/kde-linux-distribution-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>The $30 Google TV stick may be the budget Chromecast successor we've been waiting for</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/12#auto___the__30_google_tv_stick_may_be_the_budget_chromecast_successor_we_ve_been_waiting_for</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Walmart's next streaming device might be exactly what Chromecast fans have been longing for. Here's what's expected.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/walmarts-4k-chromecast-replacement/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Vibe check from inside one of AI industry's main events: 'Claude mania'</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/12#auto___vibe_check_from_inside_one_of_ai_industry_s_main_events___claude_mania_</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At the HumanX conference in San Francisco this week, Anthropic's momentum was on everyone's lips. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/11/vibe-check-from-ai-industry-humanx-anthropic-is-talk-of-the-town.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>After using Lenovo's new Yoga laptop, I'm wondering if Windows makers are running out of ideas</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/12#auto___after_using_lenovo_s_new_yoga_laptop__i_m_wondering_if_windows_makers_are_running_out_of_ideas</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lenovo's Yoga 7a 2-in-1 is a versatile and well-built PC, though its mid-tier hardware makes it hard to recommend over rivals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/lenovo-yoga-7a-2-in-1-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>I stopped guessing which AA batteries are dead - this charging station keeps them in check for me</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/12#auto___i_stopped_guessing_which_aa_batteries_are_dead___this_charging_station_keeps_them_in_check_for_me</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I've been a fan of Olight flashlights for many years. Now I'm a fan of its new Ostation 2 Pro battery charger. Here's why.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/olight-ostation-2-aa-battery-charger-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Elon Musk's xAI faces fresh opposition after landing permit for Mississippi power plant</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/11#auto___elon_musk_s_xai_faces_fresh_opposition_after_landing_permit_for_mississippi_power_plant</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Musk's xAI, now owned by SpaceX, faces a legal challenge from environmental groups opposed to a massive power plant in Mississippi. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/10/musks-xai-draws-more-opposition-over-mississippi-power-plant-permit.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>This handy electric screwdriver is now 50% off - here's where to snag the deal</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/11#auto___this_handy_electric_screwdriver_is_now_50__off___here_s_where_to_snag_the_deal</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tackle small home repairs, DIY projects, and crafts with the Fanttik S1 Pro electric screwdriver.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/fanttik-s1-pro-electric-screwdriver-deal/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Vance, Bessent questioned tech giants on AI security before Anthropic's Mythos release</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/11#auto___vance__bessent_questioned_tech_giants_on_ai_security_before_anthropic_s_mythos_release</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bessent and Fed Chair Jerome Powell separately met with the heads of the biggest U.S. banks to address the potential cyber threat of Anthropic's Mythos.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/10/trump-white-house-ai-cyber-threat-anthropic-mythos.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>This Ryobi yard essentials bundle packs a free power tool - how to get yours</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/11#auto___this_ryobi_yard_essentials_bundle_packs_a_free_power_tool___how_to_get_yours</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Prep your lawn and garden with this Ryobi string trimmer and leaf blower bundle, plus choose an extra tool for absolutely free during Home Depot's sale.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/ryobi-power-tool-bundle-deal-home-depot-spring-black-friday-2026/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>'Finally, a boomless headset for the office': How Jabra made headphones I'd take to a boardroom</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/11#auto____finally__a_boomless_headset_for_the_office___how_jabra_made_headphones_i_d_take_to_a_boardroom</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jabra's redesigned Evolve3 75 hits all the right notes for a business-minded hybrid headset.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/jabra-evolve3-75-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Man arrested after Sam Altman's house hit with Molotov cocktail, OpenAI headquarters threatened</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/11#auto___man_arrested_after_sam_altman_s_house_hit_with_molotov_cocktail__openai_headquarters_threatened</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Police arrested a suspect at OpenAI's headquarters for allegedly threatening arson after an attack on CEO Sam Altman's home.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/10/sam-altman-house-hit-with-molotov-cocktail-openai-office-threatened.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Surprise: Not every Lenovo laptop is worth recommending in 2026 - the Yoga 7i is proof</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/10#auto___surprise__not_every_lenovo_laptop_is_worth_recommending_in_2026___the_yoga_7i_is_proof</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lenovo's Yoga 7a 2-in-1 is a versatile and well-built PC, though its mid-tier hardware makes it hard to recommend over rivals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/lenovo-yoga-7a-2-in-1-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Alibaba leads $290 million investment for building a new kind of AI model as LLM limits emerge</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/10#auto___alibaba_leads__290_million_investment_for_building_a_new_kind_of_ai_model_as_llm_limits_emerge</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Startup Shengshu plans to use the money for a &quot;general world model,&quot; paving the way for more practical robot applications.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/10/alibaba-cloud-invests-world-model-ai-shengshu-vidu.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Samsung S95H vs. Samsung S95F: I compared the OLED TVs and wasn't prepared for the upset</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/10#auto___samsung_s95h_vs__samsung_s95f__i_compared_the_oled_tvs_and_wasn_t_prepared_for_the_upset</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Samsung's flagship OLED TV got a refresh in 2026, but is it enough of an upgrade to skip over last year's S95F? For most people, probably not.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-s95h-vs-samsung-s95f/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>OpenAI looks to take on Anthropic with $100 per month ChatGPT Pro subscriptions</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/10#auto___openai_looks_to_take_on_anthropic_with__100_per_month_chatgpt_pro_subscriptions</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The new ChatGPT plan expands access to OpenAI's AI-powered coding assistant Codex.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/09/openai-chatgpt-pro-subscription-anthropic-claude-code.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Home Depot's new DeWalt deal comes with a free power tool - how to redeem the offer</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/10#auto___home_depot_s_new_dewalt_deal_comes_with_a_free_power_tool___how_to_redeem_the_offer</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Get a jump on lawn care projects with this DeWalt string trimmer and leaf blower bundle - plus choose an extra tool or extra battery for free.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/dewalt-power-tool-bundle-deal-home-depot-spring-black-friday-2026/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>OpenAI slams Anthropic in memo to shareholders as its leading AI rival gains momentum</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/10#auto___openai_slams_anthropic_in_memo_to_shareholders_as_its_leading_ai_rival_gains_momentum</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;OpenAI sent a memo to investors blasting chief rival Anthropic for &quot;operating on a meaningfully smaller curve.&quot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/09/openai-slams-anthropic-in-memo-to-shareholders-as-rival-gains-momentum.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Anthropic loses appeals court bid to temporarily block Pentagon blacklisting </title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/09#auto___anthropic_loses_appeals_court_bid_to_temporarily_block_pentagon_blacklisting</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A federal appeals on denied Anthropic's request for a stay in its lawsuit against the Department of Defense.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/anthropic-pentagon-court-ruling-supply-chain-risk.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Latest investigation into bitcoin founder ties identity to Blockstream CEO Adam Back</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/09#auto___latest_investigation_into_bitcoin_founder_ties_identity_to_blockstream_ceo_adam_back</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A report by The New York Times says it has discovered the identity of the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin known as Satoshi Nakamoto.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/latest-investigation-of-bitcoin-founder-ties-identity-to-blockstream-ceo-adam-back.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>OpenAI will allocate IPO shares to retail investors as it preps for debut, CFO says</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/09#auto___openai_will_allocate_ipo_shares_to_retail_investors_as_it_preps_for_debut__cfo_says</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CRO Denise Dresser said enterprise is now 40% of the company's revenue and is set to equal consumer by the end of 2026.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/openai-ipo-sarah-friar-retail-investors.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>I found a hidden Google Photos tool that makes clearing storage feel less like a chore</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/09#auto___i_found_a_hidden_google_photos_tool_that_makes_clearing_storage_feel_less_like_a_chore</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Google Photos now lets you swipe left and right to keep or delete photos and clear up space, though it's Android-only.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-photos-clean-up-this-day-how-it-works/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>KDE Linux is the purest form of Plasma I've tested - but the install isn't for the meek</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/09#auto___kde_linux_is_the_purest_form_of_plasma_i_ve_tested___but_the_install_isn_t_for_the_meek</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Linux distros present KDE Plasma with a version customized for that particular OS. KDE Linux offers the purest version.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/kde-linux-distribution-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Why I stopped using 'Modern Standby' on my Windows laptop to save battery overnight</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/09#auto___why_i_stopped_using__modern_standby__on_my_windows_laptop_to_save_battery_overnight</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Putting your computer to sleep might not be the best way to preserve its battery. Here's why.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/sleep-vs-hibernate-does-modern-standby-save-battery-on-windows/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Alphabet is in investor in some of the highest-valued private companies, including SpaceX, Anthropic and Stripe. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/google-ceo-pichai-says-ai-shift-opens-opportunities-invest-startups.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/08#auto___is_it_time_to_buy_tech__again__a_flurry_of_good_news_from_broadcom_may_hold_the_answer</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That's the question investors have been asking since the relief rally on the final trading day of March.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/is-it-time-to-buy-tech-again-a-flurry-of-good-news-from-broadcom-may-hold-the-answer.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/08#auto___elon_musk_seeks_ouster_of_openai_ceo_sam_altman_as_part_of_lawsuit</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Elon Musk is seeking to have OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman removed from their roles as officers in the company as part of a lawsuit. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/elon-musk-seeks-ouster-of-openai-ceo-sam-altman-as-part-of-lawsuit.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/08#auto___i_tested_an__80_monitor_with_a_144hz_refresh_rate__and_it_s_a__pro__option_in_several_ways</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MSI's Pro MP243W 24-inch monitor is well-suited for folks on a budget, making it an affordable home workstation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/msi-pro-mp243w-24-inch-monitor-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Pebblebee Halo vs. AirTag: One of these trackers has a 130dB siren and strobe light</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/08#auto___pebblebee_halo_vs__airtag__one_of_these_trackers_has_a_130db_siren_and_strobe_light</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Pebblebee Halo isn't your ordinary tag; it's a complete personal safety device.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/pebblebee-halo-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/08#auto___i_listened_to_sony__bose__and_apple_s_flagship_headphones___and_this_pair_s_ahead_of_the_pack</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Between the Apple AirPods Max 2, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2, and Sony WH-1000XM6, here's how they compare after real-world testing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/airpods-max-2-vs-sony-wh-1000xm6-vs-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-2/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Broadcom agrees to expanded chip deals with Google, Anthropic</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/07#auto___broadcom_agrees_to_expanded_chip_deals_with_google__anthropic</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Broadcom said it agreed to produce future versions of Google artificial intelligence chips, and announced an expanded deal with Anthropic. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/06/broadcom-agrees-to-expanded-chip-deals-with-google-anthropic.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>OpenAI asks California, Delaware to investigate Musk's 'anti-competitive behavior' ahead of April trial</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/07#auto___openai_asks_california__delaware_to_investigate_musk_s__anti_competitive_behavior__ahead_of_april_trial</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;OpenAI sent a letter to the California and Delaware attorneys general, urging them to investigate &quot;anti-competitive behavior&quot; by Elon Musk and his associates. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/06/openai-asks-california-ag-to-probe-musks-anti-competitive-behavior-.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Samsung shares rise after profit seen jumping 8-fold on AI chip boom</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/07#auto___samsung_shares_rise_after_profit_seen_jumping_8_fold_on_ai_chip_boom</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Samsung Electronics forecast record first-quarter operating profit that came in far above analyst estimates on booming demand for AI memory chips.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/07/samsung-shares-rise-nearly-5percent-on-record-breaking-earnings-forecast-buoyed-by-ai-chip-demand.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>LG G6 vs. Samsung S95H: I compared the best OLED TVs of 2026 and made a tough choice</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/07#auto___lg_g6_vs__samsung_s95h__i_compared_the_best_oled_tvs_of_2026_and_made_a_tough_choice</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The LG G6 and Samsung S95H are two premium-grade OLED TVs with excellent picture and sound, but which is the better buy?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/lg-g6-vs-samsung-s95h/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Samsung's latest TV firmware update fixes the Chromecast issue for older models - finally</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/07#auto___samsung_s_latest_tv_firmware_update_fixes_the_chromecast_issue_for_older_models___finally</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Samsung's 2026 TV lineup will feature built-in support for Google Cast, but with the latest firmware, models as far back as 2024 will also get an update.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-rolls-out-google-cast-to-older-tvs/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>I found Android Auto's hidden shortcut that automates any task in your car - and it's brilliant</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/07#auto___i_found_android_auto_s_hidden_shortcut_that_automates_any_task_in_your_car___and_it_s_brilliant</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Android Auto's best feature is one you probably haven't discovered yet - and Custom Assistant takes only a minute to set up.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/android-auto-custom-assistant-shortcuts-feature-tips/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Why my Raspberry Pi boards suddenly cost as much as a laptop now - and I'm not surprised</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/06#auto___why_my_raspberry_pi_boards_suddenly_cost_as_much_as_a_laptop_now___and_i_m_not_surprised</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We live in a time when two 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 boards cost the same as a MacBook Neo. Here's how to save up during the ongoing AI boom.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/raspberry-pi-price-increase-blame-ai-ram/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>This Bluetooth tracker has effectively replaced my AirTag with its enhanced durability alone</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/06#auto___this_bluetooth_tracker_has_effectively_replaced_my_airtag_with_its_enhanced_durability_alone</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;These Ugreen Finder Pro tags are some of the toughest I've tested.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/ugreen-finder-pro-tag-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>I compared virtual RAM with real RAM on my Windows PC - here's what the numbers told me</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/06#auto___i_compared_virtual_ram_with_real_ram_on_my_windows_pc___here_s_what_the_numbers_told_me</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Virtual RAM can help improve PC performance when resources are scarce. But can it take over when physical RAM no longer cuts it?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/is-virtual-ram-good-alternative-rising-ram-prices/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Apple at 50: The iPhone maker 'blew a 5-year lead' on AI, but former insiders say it can still win</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/05#auto___apple_at_50__the_iphone_maker__blew_a_5_year_lead__on_ai__but_former_insiders_say_it_can_still_win</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In dominating consumer devices, Apple sold users on the promise of privacy. To compete in AI, it may have to pivot. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/04/apple-50-anniversary-ai-iphone-siri.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Polymarket removes wagers on U.S. service member rescue mission in Iran</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/05#auto___polymarket_removes_wagers_on_u_s__service_member_rescue_mission_in_iran</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., called the market &quot;DISGUSTING&quot; and said bettors were wagering on whether American troops would be saved.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/04/polymarket-war-bet-iran-rescue-prediction-market-moulton.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Trump warns Iran '48 hours before all Hell will reign down,' while search for missing crew member intensifies</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/05#auto___trump_warns_iran__48_hours_before_all_hell_will_reign_down___while_search_for_missing_crew_member_intensifies</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TheU.S.military continued to search for a missing American airman on Saturday after an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over southwesternIran.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/04/debris-from-interception-strikes-oracle-building-in-dubai-uae-says.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>How to clear your Android phone cache - and why it greatly improves performance</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/05#auto___how_to_clear_your_android_phone_cache___and_why_it_greatly_improves_performance</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This simple tweak can instantly boost speed and responsiveness on almost any device.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-clear-android-phone-cache/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Don't plug these 7 common household gadgets into an extension cord - according to an electrician</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/05#auto___don_t_plug_these_7_common_household_gadgets_into_an_extension_cord___according_to_an_electrician</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Extension cords are fine for smaller devices, but some appliances can be dangerous to use with them, particularly in cold weather.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/dont-plug-common-household-gadgets-into-an-extension-cord/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/05#auto___i_let_a_smart_planter_maintain_itself_while_i_was_away_for_2_months___here_s_the_result</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The LeafyPod smart planter will turn even the worst plant killer into a green thumb.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/leafypod-smart-planter-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/04#auto___meta__google_under_attack_as_court_cases_bypass_30_year_old_legal_shield</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Internet platforms have long been able to rely on special protections to avoid liability for what takes place on their sites. But that may be changing. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/03/meta-google-under-attack-court-cases-bypass-30-year-old-legal-shield.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>'Chasing vibes'  OpenAI's M&amp;A strategy gets more confusing with TBPN purchase</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/04#auto____chasing_vibes____openai_s_m_a_strategy_gets_more_confusing_with_tbpn_purchase</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Over 10 months after shelling out an eye-popping $6.4 billion for Jony Ive's nascent devices startup, OpenAI announced it's buying media company TBPN. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/03/chasing-vibes-openai-ma-strategy-gets-more-confusing-with-tbpn-.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/04#auto___openai_s_fidji_simo_takes_medical_leave__announces_leadership_changes</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;OpenAI President Greg Brockman will oversee product in Simo's absence.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/03/openai-fidji-simo-medical-leave-executive-changes.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Is increasing VRAM finally worth it? I ran the numbers on my Windows 11 PC</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/04#auto___is_increasing_vram_finally_worth_it__i_ran_the_numbers_on_my_windows_11_pc</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Virtual RAM can help boost PC performance when resources are scarce. While it can be useful, it's not a replacement for physical RAM.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/is-virtual-ram-good-alternative-rising-ram-prices/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;PrivacyBee is one of the most comprehensive data removal services I've tested, capable of removing personal information from hundreds of sites.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/privacybee-data-removal-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MSI's Pro MP243W 24-inch monitor pairs well with other budget laptops, making it an affordable home workstation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/msi-pro-mp243w-24-inch-monitor-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;OpenAI did not disclose the terms of the deal but said TBPN will be housed within its strategy organization.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/openai-acquires-tech-podcast-tbpn.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Analysts have said adoption of the $30-per-month Microsoft 365 Copilot is in the early stage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/microsoft-executive-touts-copilot-traction-after-analyst-pressure.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Coinbase clears key regulatory hurdle in bid to bolster its stablecoin business</title>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Coinbase has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to operate as a trust bank, the company said Thursday.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/coinbase-clears-key-regulatory-hurdle-in-bid-to-bolster-its-stablecoin-business.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index.cgi/2026/04/03#auto___how_to_switch_from_chatgptto_gemini___without_starting_from_scratch</link>
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