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I changed 6 settings on my Roku TV to give the system a big performance boost

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There are several ways to optimize your TV's operating system for faster performance. Here are my go-to changes.

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Instacart to pay $60 million to settle FTC claims it deceived customers

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The federal agency alleged that Instacart used a number of deceptive tactics in its subscription sign-up and "satisfaction guarantee" advertising.

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TikTok signs agreement to create new U.S. joint venture, memo says

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TikTok's U.S. operations will be housed in a new joint venture, according to a memo sent to employees by CEO Shou Zi Chew.

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House passes bill to ease permits for building out AI infrastructure

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The SPEED Act now heads to the Senate, which is in the early stages of its own permitting reform talks.

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The best AI image generators of 2025: I retested the top tools - there's one clear winner

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I tested six popular AI image tools on logos, photos, pop culture prompts, and social media ads. There's one no-contest, total knockout winner.

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Here's every AI subscription I paid for in 2025 - and which ones I'm taking into 2026

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Are AI tools worth the money? After reviewing my 2025 spending, I've made one big change.

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