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    <title>e dot dot dot  12 2025</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index</link>
    <description>e dot dot dot - a mostly about the Internet weblog by James Raposa</description>
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    <title>We asked a humanoid robot if there is an AI bubble. Here's what it said</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/31#auto___we_asked_a_humanoid_robot_if_there_is_an_ai_bubble__here_s_what_it_said</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Unitree G1 humanoid KOID said &quot;only time will tell&quot; if the AI boom is actually a bubble.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/30/we-asked-a-humanoid-robot-if-theres-an-ai-bubble-heres-what-it-said.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Apple needs to deliver an AI-charged Siri so good it gets older iPhone users to upgrade</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/31#auto___apple_needs_to_deliver_an_ai_charged_siri_so_good_it_gets_older_iphone_users_to_upgrade</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple has one more chance to get AI right after its failure in 2025.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/30/apple-intelligence-ai-siri-iphone.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Khanna calls for nationwide fraud investigation after wealth tax proposal caused firestorm</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/31#auto___khanna_calls_for_nationwide_fraud_investigation_after_wealth_tax_proposal_caused_firestorm</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;California Rep. Ro Khanna is navigating a difficult environment as one-time supporters turn on him due to his support of a wealth tax. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/30/ro-khanna-calls-for-fraud-probe-after-california-wealth-tax-firestorm.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Finally, a MagSafe wallet that doesn't feel like a scam (especially at this price)</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/31#auto___finally__a_magsafe_wallet_that_doesn_t_feel_like_a_scam__especially_at_this_price_</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The UAG Metropolis MagSafe wallet resembles my favorite Journey wallet nearly identically, and it's cheaper.&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-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>I changed 10 settings on my Fire TV to instantly improve the performance</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/31#auto___i_changed_10_settings_on_my_fire_tv_to_instantly_improve_the_performance</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If your Fire TV or Fire TV Stick is feeling sluggish, don't replace it just yet. These quick tips can give it a serious speed boost.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-fire-tv-settings-to-change/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Samsung's next big health advancement is a feature that alerts you to early signs of dementia</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/31#auto___samsung_s_next_big_health_advancement_is_a_feature_that_alerts_you_to_early_signs_of_dementia</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Rumors suggest that the tech giant will unveil the new health tracking feature as soon as CES next week.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-brain-health-dementia-tracking-feature/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>California's Ro Khanna faces Silicon Valley backlash after embracing wealth tax</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/30#auto___california_s_ro_khanna_faces_silicon_valley_backlash_after_embracing_wealth_tax</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A proposal to tax California billionaires at 5% of their wealth could land on the California ballot in November. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/29/silicon-valley-ro-khanna-faces-tech-backlash-over-wealth-tax.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>S&amp;P 500 hits new highs, flight cancellations, the restaurant industry's value push and more in Morning Squawk</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/30#auto___s_p_500_hits_new_highs__flight_cancellations__the_restaurant_industry_s_value_push_and_more_in_morning_squawk</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/29/5-things-to-know-before-the-stock-market-opens.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Meta acquires intelligent agent firm Manus, capping year of aggressive AI moves</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/30#auto___meta_acquires_intelligent_agent_firm_manus__capping_year_of_aggressive_ai_moves</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meta Platforms has acquired Manus, a Singapore-based developer of general-purpose AI agents, capping a year of massive spending on artificial intelligence. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/30/meta-acquires-singapore-ai-agent-firm-manus-china-butterfly-effect-monicai.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>The biggest tech surprises of the year: 5 products that truly impressed our editors</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/30#auto___the_biggest_tech_surprises_of_the_year__5_products_that_truly_impressed_our_editors</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From AI glasses to laundry-lifting robot vacuums, here are ZDNET's 2025 Breakthrough Award winners.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/zdnet-breakthrough-awards-2025/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Finally, Bluetooth trackers for Android users that function even better than AirTags (and they're on sale)</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/30#auto___finally__bluetooth_trackers_for_android_users_that_function_even_better_than_airtags__and_they_re_on_sale_</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Chipolo's One and Card Point trackers are tried-and-tested options for users who want to keep tabs on their personal items.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/chipolo-one-point-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>How to clear your iPhone cache (and wipe out lag for good)</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/30#auto___how_to_clear_your_iphone_cache__and_wipe_out_lag_for_good_</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If your iPhone is running slow, follow this quick routine to boost its speed and free up space - here's how.&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-your-iphone-cache/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Your Samsung phone has a secret Wi-Fi menu that can solve most internet problems - how to access</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/29#auto___your_samsung_phone_has_a_secret_wi_fi_menu_that_can_solve_most_internet_problems___how_to_access</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you love Samsung's feature-packed software, this OneUI tool is your next rabbit hole to explore.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-connectivity-labs-settings/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>I've tried nearly every browser out there and these are my top 4 (spoiler: none are Chrome)</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/29#auto___i_ve_tried_nearly_every_browser_out_there_and_these_are_my_top_4__spoiler__none_are_chrome_</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Looking for a new browser? After testing nearly all of them, these are my top picks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/my-top-4-browsers-do-not-include-chrome/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Is ChatGPT Plus worth your $20? Here's how it compares to Free and Pro plans</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/28#auto___is_chatgpt_plus_worth_your__20__here_s_how_it_compares_to_free_and_pro_plans</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Let's break down all of ChatGPT's consumer plans to see whether a subscription is worth it - especially since the free plan already offers a lot.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/is-chatgpt-plus-worth-it-free-and-pro-plans-compared/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Europe is at a 'fork in the road' between AI competition and climate, fund managers say</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/28#auto___europe_is_at_a__fork_in_the_road__between_ai_competition_and_climate__fund_managers_say</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As power-hungry infrastructure scales and demand for electricity surges, friction between competition and climate goals becomes harder to ignore. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/27/europe-at-fork-in-the-road-between-ai-competition-and-climate.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Bye bye, Wi-Fi: How to add a wired network to your home without running Ethernet</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/28#auto___bye_bye__wi_fi__how_to_add_a_wired_network_to_your_home_without_running_ethernet</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Turn your cable outlets into high-speed internet ports with this simple, low-cost adapter - no rewiring required.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-get-wired-network-without-ethernet/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>One year on from the UK's grand AI plan: Has its infrastructure buildout been a success?</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/28#auto___one_year_on_from_the_uk_s_grand_ai_plan__has_its_infrastructure_buildout_been_a_success_</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hefty financial commitments from tech giants are positive signals, but big challenges remain for the U.K. to fulfil its ambitions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/27/has-the-uks-ai-infrastructure-buildout-been-a-success.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Don't cancel your Netflix yet - I used these secret codes to unlock the full catalog for free</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/28#auto___don_t_cancel_your_netflix_yet___i_used_these_secret_codes_to_unlock_the_full_catalog_for_free</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;By searching these hidden codes, you'll uncover hidden genres and obscure shows on Netflix.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/netflix-secret-codes-unlock-catalog/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>New NASA boss Isaacman says U.S. will return to the moon within Trump's term</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/27#auto___new_nasa_boss_isaacman_says_u_s__will_return_to_the_moon_within_trump_s_term</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;New NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said that the U.S.'s return to the moon is key to unlocking the &quot;orbital economy.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/26/nasa-boss-isaacman-us-will-return-to-the-moon-within-trumps-term.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Nvidia's Groq deal, S&amp;P's winning week, leather tariffs and more in Morning Squawk</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/27#auto___nvidia_s_groq_deal__s_p_s_winning_week__leather_tariffs_and_more_in_morning_squawk</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/26/5-things-to-know-before-the-stock-market-opens.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Nvidia-Groq deal is structured to keep 'fiction of competition alive,' analyst says</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/27#auto___nvidia_groq_deal_is_structured_to_keep__fiction_of_competition_alive___analyst_says</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Groq's description of its Nvidia deal as a &quot;non-exclusive licensing agreement&quot; mimics other recent big AI transactions orchestrated by U.S. tech giants.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/26/nvidia-groq-deal-is-structured-to-keep-fiction-of-competition-alive.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>My 11 favorite Linux distributions of all time, ranked</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/27#auto___my_11_favorite_linux_distributions_of_all_time__ranked</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After using Linux for nearly 30 years, I've created a list of the best Linux distributions I've used since the beginning. Here they are.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/my-11-favorite-linux-distributions-of-all-time-ranked/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Unplugging these 7 common household devices easily reduced my electricity bill</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/27#auto___unplugging_these_7_common_household_devices_easily_reduced_my_electricity_bill</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You might be shocked at how many 'vampire devices' could be in your home, silently draining power.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/unplug-7-common-household-devices-reduce-electricity/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Bad Wi-Fi at home? Try my 10 go-to ways to fix your internet this weekend</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/27#auto___bad_wi_fi_at_home__try_my_10_go_to_ways_to_fix_your_internet_this_weekend</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I spent a weekend tweaking my home network to improve my Wi-Fi speed and connectivity. Here's what worked.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/bad-wifi-10-fixes-for-better-internet/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Exclusive: Nvidia buying AI chip startup Groq's assets for about $20 billion in its largest deal on record</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/26#auto___exclusive__nvidia_buying_ai_chip_startup_groq_s_assets_for_about__20_billion_in_its_largest_deal_on_record</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nvidia is making its largest purchase ever, acquiring assets from nine-year-old chip startup Groq for about $20 billion.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/24/nvidia-buying-ai-chip-startup-groq-for-about-20-billion-biggest-deal.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Wall Street wrote off Palantir as too expensive. Retail investors can't get enough</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/26#auto___wall_street_wrote_off_palantir_as_too_expensive__retail_investors_can_t_get_enough</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The stock, which made its market debut in 2020, is an indisputable star of the retail investing world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/25/palantir-retail-investors-valuation-karp.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Monetizers vs manufactures: How the AI market could splinter in 2026</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/26#auto___monetizers_vs_manufactures__how_the_ai_market_could_splinter_in_2026</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;AI infrastructure firms are set to win from the evolution of once asset-light Big Tech firms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/25/how-the-ai-market-could-splinter-in-2026-.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Here's what would it take for an Amazon stock comeback in 2026</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/25#auto___here_s_what_would_it_take_for_an_amazon_stock_comeback_in_2026</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After a year defined by worries about cloud growth and tariff impact on retail, Amazon stock heads into the new year poised for gains.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/24/heres-what-would-it-take-for-an-amazon-stock-comeback-in-2026.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>The blowout AI trades that surprised Wall Street in 2025</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/25#auto___the_blowout_ai_trades_that_surprised_wall_street_in_2025</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We lay out the AI trades that captured the market's attention, from Google's unexpected growth to the boom in rocket companies and self-driving cars. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/24/the-blowout-ai-trades-that-surprised-wall-street-in-2025.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Exclusive: Nvidia buying AI chip startup Groq's assets for about $20 billion in largest deal on record</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/25#auto___exclusive__nvidia_buying_ai_chip_startup_groq_s_assets_for_about__20_billion_in_largest_deal_on_record</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nvidia is making its largest purchase ever, acquiring assets from nine-year-old chip startup Groq for about $20 billion.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/24/nvidia-buying-ai-chip-startup-groq-for-about-20-billion-biggest-deal.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>35+ best products we tested in 2025: Expert picks for phones, TVs, AI, and more</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/25#auto___35__best_products_we_tested_in_2025__expert_picks_for_phones__tvs__ai__and_more</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After a year of reviewing the top hardware and software, here's ZDNET's list of 2025 winners.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-products-zdnet-tested-in-2025/&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;This quick tweak can significantly improve the speed and responsiveness on almost any device - no matter the brand.&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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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/25#auto___why_i_prefer_this__200_motorola_phone_over_samsung_and_google_s_budget_models</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The 2026 Moto G sticks to last year's tried and trusted formula, offering a decent midrange experience.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/motorola-moto-g-2026-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Motive, an Alphabet-backed fleet management software company, files for IPO</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/24#auto___motive__an_alphabet_backed_fleet_management_software_company__files_for_ipo</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Motive says its products, including a dashboard camera for tracking truckers, have saved over 1,000 lives.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/23/alphabet-backed-motive-files-for-ipo.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/24#auto___waymo_will_update_driverless_fleet_after_san_francisco_blackout_to_improve_navigation_during_outages</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Three days after blackouts in San Francisco brought down Waymo's service, the company said it's implementing changes for when &quot;infrastructure fails.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/23/waymo-updating-fleet-after-san-francisco-blackout-to-improve-navigation.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Why an analyst sees Meta shares getting back to record highs - plus, another tariff reprieve</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/24#auto___why_an_analyst_sees_meta_shares_getting_back_to_record_highs___plus__another_tariff_reprieve</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/23/why-an-analyst-sees-meta-shares-getting-back-to-record-highs-plus-another-tariff-reprieve.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Samsung's new 6K monitor can project in 3D without requiring glasses - but this model's more shocking</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/24#auto___samsung_s_new_6k_monitor_can_project_in_3d_without_requiring_glasses___but_this_model_s_more_shocking</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Samsung has unveiled the world's first 6K, 3D gaming monitor ahead of CES 2026 - but will it be a worthwhile purchase?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-odyssey-3d-gaming-monitor-ces/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>This fresh new text editor is the nano replacement I've been waiting for</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/24#auto___this_fresh_new_text_editor_is_the_nano_replacement_i_ve_been_waiting_for</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For Linux and MacOS, Fresh is the best of both worlds - a terminal text editor with GUI-like options. I'm all for it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/nano-alternative-linux-macos-fresh-text-editor-with-gui/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>I've tried Samsung's $3,000 Galaxy TriFold, but this rumored alternative sounds more enticing</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/24#auto___i_ve_tried_samsung_s__3_000_galaxy_trifold__but_this_rumored_alternative_sounds_more_enticing</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A wide-screen Samsung Galaxy Fold phone would combine the pocketability of a Flip 7 and the versatility of a Fold 7.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-galaxy-fold-wide-launch-2026/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>We're putting an AI giant in the Bullpen  not letting a mistake cloud our judgment</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/23#auto___we_re_putting_an_ai_giant_in_the_bullpen___not_letting_a_mistake_cloud_our_judgment</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Alphabet can no longer be ignored.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/22/were-putting-an-ai-giant-in-the-bullpen-not-letting-a-mistake-cloud-our-judgment.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Space stocks rocket higher as sector optimism gains steam into 2026</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/23#auto___space_stocks_rocket_higher_as_sector_optimism_gains_steam_into_2026</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Space stocks have rallied in recent weeks following news that Musk's SpaceX is planning to go public next year and widespread government interest.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/22/firefly-rocket-lab-intuitive-machines-stock.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Alphabet to acquire data center and energy infrastructure company Intersect</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/23#auto___alphabet_to_acquire_data_center_and_energy_infrastructure_company_intersect</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Alphabet said the acquisition will help bring more data center and generation capacity online faster.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/22/alphabet-to-acquire-intersect.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android - and why it's a must for security</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/23#auto___how_to_turn_on_private_dns_mode_on_android___and_why_it_s_a_must_for_security</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Unencrypted DNS can expose your browsing, but Android's Private DNS keeps it secure. Here's how to enable it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-turn-on-private-dns-mode-android-phone/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>I tried Amazon's new AI assistant, and I'm never shopping without it again</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/23#auto___i_tried_amazon_s_new_ai_assistant__and_i_m_never_shopping_without_it_again</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Did you know Amazon's Rufus AI tool can alert you to price drops and even snag deals for you? That's just one of several game-changing features.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-amazon-rufus-ai-helped-my-holiday-shopping/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Your Android phone's most powerful security feature is off by default - turn it on ASAP</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/23#auto___your_android_phone_s_most_powerful_security_feature_is_off_by_default___turn_it_on_asap</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of Google's most critical features is hidden behind a single toggle - turn it on to protect against theft, scams, spam, and more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-turn-on-advanced-protection-android-16/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/22#auto___your_ceo_wants_to_be_a_social_media_influencer__is_it_cool_or_cringy_</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Executives and founders were sold on the idea that social media is good for business. But they're learning the hard way that it's not all it's cracked up to be.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/21/ceo-social-media-celebrity-influencer-crying.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Waymo resumes robotaxi service in San Francisco after blackout chaos  Musk says Tesla car service unaffected</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/22#auto___waymo_resumes_robotaxi_service_in_san_francisco_after_blackout_chaos___musk_says_tesla_car_service_unaffected</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As power outages spread Saturday, videos shared on social media appeared to show multiple Waymo vehicles stalled in traffic in different parts of San Francisco.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/21/waymo-robotaxi-san-francisco-blackout.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Xbox is losing the console race by miles. It's part of Microsoft's big gaming pivot</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/22#auto___xbox_is_losing_the_console_race_by_miles__it_s_part_of_microsoft_s_big_gaming_pivot</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sales of Microsoft's Xbox Series S and Series X are even behind the original Nintendo Switch, which launched in 2017.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/21/xbox-console-war-playstation-switch.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>The 9 tech gadgets I couldn't live without in 2025 (and most fit in my pocket)</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/22#auto___the_9_tech_gadgets_i_couldn_t_live_without_in_2025__and_most_fit_in_my_pocket_</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;These are the gadgets and gizmos that have had the biggest impact on my life this calendar year, including some old-timers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-tech-gadgets-i-couldnt-live-without-2025/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/22#auto___i_compared_the_best_bose_and_sony_anc_headphones_of_2025___here_s_how_the_latter_wins</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After a three-year hiatus and considerable anticipation, Sony's newest headphones impress on nearly every front.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/sony-wh100xm6-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/22#auto___i_saw_a_drone_deliver_pies_in_atlanta__and_it_was_an_uncannily_brilliant_experience</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wing and Walmart's partnership has expanded to the metro Atlanta area, with other cities in its direct line of sight.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/wing-walmart-drone-deliveries-atlanta/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/21#auto___bose_quietcomfort_ultra_vs__sony_wh_1000xm6__i_tried_the_two_best_anc_headphones__and_this_pair_wins</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Looking for the best ANC headphones? The latest Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra are two solid options. Here's how to choose.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-vs-sony-wh-1000xm6/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Roomba's bankruptcy may wreck a lot more than one robot vacuum maker</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/21#auto___roomba_s_bankruptcy_may_wreck_a_lot_more_than_one_robot_vacuum_maker</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Roomba's bankruptcy should serve as a warning sign to many small companies that big tech may not be able to come to the rescue, say M&amp;A experts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/20/roomba-bankruptcy-robot-vacuum-maker.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/21#auto___lucid_s_big_suv_arrives_with_high_expectations__and_big_risks</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lucid Motors says its Gravity SUV will sell far better than its Air sedan. But Lucid is losing money, and the rollout has been challenging. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/20/lucids-gravity-suv-arrives-with-high-expectations-and-big-risks.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/21#auto___this_simple_monitor_adjustment_is_the_productivity_upgrade_i_deeply_regret_not_doing_sooner</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Vertical monitors can streamline workflows in certain situations. Here's how to set one up in Windows 11 using either built-in or third-party tools.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-rotate-computer-monitor/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/21#auto___5_ways_lenovo_s_ai_strategy_can_deliver_real_results_for_you_too</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Art Hu, Lenovo's global CIO, explains how the tech giant exploits AI effectively. And you can do it, too.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/ai-success-strategies-business-lenovo/&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;Josh Woodward, a 16-year Google veteran, is tasked with running the Gemini app and going head-to-head with OpenAI in the booming generative AI market. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/20/josh-woodward-google-gemini-ai-safety.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;Shareholder Richard J. Tornetta brought the suit, accusing Musk and the Tesla board of a breach of fiduciary duties.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/19/musk-tesla-pay-delaware-supreme-court.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;The Investing Club holds its &quot;Morning Meeting&quot; every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/19/cramer-says-boeing-is-a-buy-here-plus-bank-stocks-keep-rolling.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;Dina Powell McCormick, who was a member of President Donald Trump's first administration, has resigned from Meta's board of directors.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/19/former-trump-advisor-dina-powell-mccormick-leaves-meta-board.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;Pebblebee's Clip 5 finder tag attaches to a key ring, works with both iOS and Android devices, and makes a loud sound.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/pebblebee-clip-5-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;Outlaw Audio's retro stereo receiver delivers high-quality sound, even though it's considerably cheaper than most professional equipment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/outlaw-audio-rr-2160-mk-ii-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;Brick is one of the few new devices that positively changed my daily content consumption. It would be a great gift for the phone-addicted friend this holiday.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/brick-review-block-apps-stop-doomscrolling/&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;There are several ways to optimize your TV's operating system for faster performance. Here are my go-to changes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-roku-tv-settings-improve-performance/&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;Are AI tools worth the money? After reviewing my 2025 spending, I've made one big change.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/ai-tools-subscriptions-productivity-coding-adobe-cost-break-down/&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;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/18/tik-tok-us-sale-china.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/19#auto___instacart_to_pay__60_million_to_settle_ftc_claims_it_deceived_customers</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The federal agency alleged that Instacart used a number of deceptive tactics in its subscription sign-up and &quot;satisfaction guarantee&quot; advertising.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/18/instacart-ftc-settlement-deceptive-billing.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;The SPEED Act now heads to the Senate, which is in the early stages of its own permitting reform talks. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/18/house-passes-permit-reform-bill-ai.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/19#auto___the_best_ai_image_generators_of_2025__i_retested_the_top_tools___there_s_one_clear_winner</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-ai-image-generator/&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;The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slipped 1.81%, dragged by losses in Oracle, Broadcom, Nvidia and other AI names. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/18/japan-tech-stocks-plunge-ai-infrastrutcure-softbank-samsung-sk-hynix.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/18#auto___how_much_should_you_pay_for_a_soundbar_system__this_sony_model_is_my_new_limit</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sony's Bravia Theater System 6 may lack some of its pricier sibling's premium extras, but it still delivers impressive sound for most genres.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/sony-bravia-theater-system-6-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;Looking for the ideal distribution for KDE Plasma? Your choice may come down to one of these two options, and the differences are subtle but significant.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/kubuntu-versus-fedora-linux-distro-best-for-kde-plasma/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/18#auto___metax_and_moore_threads__ipos_underscore_chinese_chipmakers__growing_challenge_to_nvidia</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;New entrants like MetaX and Moore Threads join tech giants Huawei, Baidu and Alibaba in rushing to produce Nvidia alternatives.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/17/metax-moore-threads-chinese-rivals-nvidia-ai-chips.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;The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is a well-rounded Android tablet that delivers everyday performance at a price that's hard to beat.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/tcl-nxtpaper11-plus-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;Despite the recent pullback in artificial intelligence stocks, the Bank of America thinks &quot;the AI trade may still have room to run into 2026.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/18/cnbc-daily-open-concerns-over-oracles-debt-spill-over-into-its-projects.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/17#auto___the_coming_ai_agent_crisis__why_okta_s_new_security_standard_is_a_must_have_for_your_business</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Counting Google, Amazon, and Microsoft among its early adopters, the new standard will provide organizations with more visibility and control over external applications. Here's how it works.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/okta-improved-oauth-standard-network-security-ai-agents/&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;The funding round would give Waymo a valuation as high as $110 billion, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/16/alphabet-owned-waymo-in-talks-to-raise-15-billion-in-funding.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;Shares of Chinese chipmaker MetaX Integrated Circuits Shanghai soared nearly 700% after raising nearly $600 million in its initial public offering.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/17/chinese-chipmaker-metax-shares-soar-shanghai-debut.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;Chatbots are getting better at impersonating human language, but they still have their imperfections.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/forget-the-em-dash-here-are-three-five-telltale-signs-of-ai-generated-writing/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/17#auto___openai_in_talks_with_amazon_about_investment_that_could_exceed__10_billion</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;OpenAI is in discussions with Amazon about a potential investment and an agreement to use its artificial intelligence chips, CNBC confirmed. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/16/openai-in-talks-with-amazon-about-investment-could-top-10-billion.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/17#auto___samsung_new_micro_rgb_tvs_make_a_compelling_argument_to_switch_from_oled___especially_in_these_sizes</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Samsung is expanding its Micro RGB TV lineup next year to include six new sizes, each equipped with Vision AI features.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-micro-rgb-tv-models-ces-2026/&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;The ready availability of clients means companies that provide the compute just need to make sure their finances are in order.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/16/cnbc-daily-open-debt-worries-continue-to-weigh-on-ai-related-stocks.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;PayPal has applications pending with the state of Utah and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to establish PayPal Bank.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/15/paypal-seeks-us-approval-to-form-bank-offer-small-business-loans.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;Slop refers to the low-quality content created by artificial intelligence that's showing up across social media. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/15/merriam-webster-declares-slop-word-of-the-year-nod-to-growth-of-ai.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;Google's Nick Fox acknowledged publisher struggles and explained what's delaying Personal Context.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-ai-publisher-impact/&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;At first glance, these two distributions seem quite similar, but dive in with me, and you'll soon appreciate the stark differences.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/busenlabs-boron-versus-bohdi-linux-compare-lightweight-distributions/&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;LG's upcoming flagship television model combines micro-LEDs, AI-powered processing, and advanced dimming to deliver top-tier visual quality.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/lg-micro-rgb-tv-oled/&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;You're not using your Roku system to its full potential. These secret menus, settings, and hacks will unlock that for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-roku-shortcuts/&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;Button cell battery ingestion leads to thousands of injuries - and even deaths - in the US each year. Here's the only brand I trust now.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/so-many-button-batteries-ive-tested-have-hidden-dangers-but-this-brand-gets-it-right/&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;The Wedbush Securities head of tech research is watching SAP, ASML, Klarna and Spotify closely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/15/dan-ives-loves-these-4-european-tech-companies.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;In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, CNBC's Jim Cramer writes about the issues facing Broadcom and Costco. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/14/broadcom-and-costcos-rich-valuations-leave-little-room-for-error-as-battleground-stocks.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;From AI glasses with digital overlays to robot vacuums that can pick up your leftover laundry, here are ZDNET's Breakthrough Award winners for 2025.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/zdnet-breakthrough-awards-winners-2025/&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;In the near term, investors may still be flighty, unless something concretely reassuring, such as Oracle achieving positive cash flow, takes place.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/15/cnbc-daily-open-investors-sell-off-tech-despite-steady-broadcom-numbers.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;I want to introduce my kid to AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Sora, but without turning it into a shortcut or replacing her imagination.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-use-ai-to-bring-art-to-life/&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;The S&amp;P 500 ran into a brick wall Friday and finished the week lower, just one day after closing at a record high.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/13/here-are-4-major-moments-that-drove-the-stock-market-last-week.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;Curious about Anthropic's AI coding tool but unsure where to begin? My walkthrough covers pricing, installation, authorization, and project initialization so developers can get up and running smoothly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-install-configure-claude-code-ai-pricing-developers/&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;These are the gadgets and gizmos that have had the biggest impact on my life this year.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/tech-gadgets-i-couldnt-live-without-2025/&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;A source told CNBC that Coinbase will soon unveil prediction markets, powered by Kalshi, underscoring the firm's push to fulfill its &quot;everything exchange&quot; vision.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/12/coinbase-to-soon-unveil-prediction-markets-powered-by-kalshi-source-says.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;Jeff Bezos doesn't care about you like the Geek Squad does. Best Buy just price-matched my Cyber Monday purchase in under 5 minutes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/im-a-shopping-editor-and-this-is-the-no-1-reason-i-prefer-best-buy-over-amazon-for-tech-purchases/&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;President Donald Trump's executive order on a national artificial intelligence framework threatens funding for states that pursue AI laws deemed &quot;onerous.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/12/trumps-ai-order-democrats-consumers.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;Busy dog owners, rejoice.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-tested-a-smart-pet-door-and-its-the-smart-home-gadget-i-didnt-know-i-needed/&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;Oracle pushed back against a report that said the company will complete data centers for OpenAI, one of its major customers, in 2028, rather than 2027.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/12/oracle-says-there-have-been-no-delays-in-openai-arrangement.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;The Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are on sale during Best Buy's 3-day event, just in time to upgrade your eyewear.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/meta-ray-ban-best-buy-deal/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/12#auto___broadcom_stock_reverses_lower_on_a_misinterpretation_of_what_the_ceo_said_on_the_earnings_call</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Investors were apparently not satisfied with Broadcom CEO Hock Tan's answer to an important question.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/11/broadcom-stock-reverses-lower-on-a-misinterpretation-of-what-the-ceo-said-on-the-earnings-call.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;As OpenAI turns 10, the former nonprofit AI lab is at the center of a roughly $1.4 trillion bet on AI infrastructure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/11/openai-began-decade-ago-as-nonprofit-lab-musk-and-altman-now-rivals.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/12#auto___reddit_challenges_australia_s_under_16_social_media_ban_in_high_court_filing__says_law_curbs_political_speech</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Reddit filed a legal challenge seeking to either declare the law invalid, or exclude the platform from the provisions of the law&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/12/reddit-challenges-australia-under-16-teen-social-media-ban-high-court.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;The Dell 16 Premium extends the XPS legacy, combining high-end components with a striking 4K in a sleek design.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/dell-16-premium-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;The Roborock Saros Z70 offers a sneak peek at what smart homes might look like in the near future.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/roborock-saros-z70-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;Think your TV setup is fine? These HDMI tricks can unlock performance and sound you didn't know you were missing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/hdmi-tricks-best-tv-performance/&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;It ended up being a &quot;hawkish cut&quot; by the U.S. Federal Reserve, as expected. Still, investors managed to find a few gifts tucked between the lumps of coal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/11/cnbc-daily-open-investors-find-cheer-amid-feds-hawkish-cut.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;If approved, the Nicholas Bitcoin and Treasuries AfterDark ETF would buy and sell bitcoin-linked financial instruments outside U.S. trading hours. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/10/night-owl-bitcoin-traders-soon-therell-be-an-etf-just-for-you.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;Cisco was at the center of the internet boom, but has a much different role in today's artificial intelligence craze. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/10/ciscos-stock-closes-at-record-for-first-time-since-dot-com-peak-2000.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;Looking for a Linux distribution that delivers more power and control? If you're new to Linux, only one of these may be right for you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/opensuse-versus-manjaro-linux-distros-compared-new-experienced-users/&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;Antigravity's A1 drone shoots sharp 360-degree video with easy, beginner-friendly controls.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/antigravity-a1-drone-camera-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;Sea to Summit's View Dry Bag is a lightweight, go-anywhere safeguard for your gadgets.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/sea-to-summit-dry-bag-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;Microsoft has pledged $17.5 billion in investment in India's cloud and AI infrastructure, as major tech players commit to the growing market. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/10/microsoft-india-investment-ai-infra-as-big-tech-google-aws.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;The &quot;dot plot,&quot; Chair Jerome Powell's press conference and estimates for U.S. economic growth and inflation are ways the Fed can rein in sentiment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/10/cnbc-daily-open-a-hawkish-cut-by-the-fed-could-dull-festivities.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;Hinge founder Justin McLeod is stepping down as CEO to launch an AI-powered dating service called Overtone. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/09/hinge-founder-leaves-ceo-role-to-launch-ai-powered-dating-service.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;Why bother with complicated regular expressions when you can point and click your way to finding the files and folders you need?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/favorite-linux-gui-search-tools-find-files-easier/&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;If you care about privacy, regularly clearing your Google search cache on Android is a must. Here's how to do it manually - and how to set up auto-delete.&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-google-search-cache-on-android-phone/&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;Here's how to save money, reduce e-waste, and extend the life of your old hardware at the same time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/want-to-save-your-old-computer-try-one-of-these-9-linux-distros-for-free/&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;From multimodal AI glasses to immersive headsets, Google's Android XR vision is more ambitious than ever.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/android-xr-smart-glasses-hands-on/&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;You may be missing out on optimal performance or sound. Here's how to check.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/which-hdmi-port-to-use-tv/&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;Tata Electronic has secured Intel as a prospective customer, as it aims to bolster India's domestic electronics and semiconductor supply chain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/09/tata-electronics-deal-intel-building-india-chip-supply-chain-semiconductor-mission.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;Even as Paramount and Warner Brothers shares soared, the broader market declined as investors awaited the Fed's rate-setting meeting on Wednesday.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/09/cnbc-daily-open-investors-are-loving-the-paramount-warner-bros-netflix-drama.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>This iOS 26 feature cements Apple Music as my top streaming service (as an ex-Spotify user)</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/09#auto___this_ios_26_feature_cements_apple_music_as_my_top_streaming_service__as_an_ex_spotify_user_</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A feature hidden in your iPhone settings offers a solution to one of the most challenging aspects of switching music streaming services.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/transfer-spotify-playlists-to-apple-music/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>ICEBlock developer sues U.S. government after DOJ demanded Apple remove app from store</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/09#auto___iceblock_developer_sues_u_s__government_after_doj_demanded_apple_remove_app_from_store</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The developer of the ICEBlock app sued the U.S. government for alleged free speech infringements.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/08/iceblock-developer-sues-us-after-doj-demanded-apple-remove-app-.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>CNBC Daily Open: Everyone's watching the Netflix deal</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/08#auto___cnbc_daily_open__everyone_s_watching_the_netflix_deal</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Despite an initial show of resistance to the Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery deal, stranger things have happened in the Trump administration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/08/cnbc-daily-open-everyones-watching-the-netflix-deal.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Your AirTag isn't truly travel-ready unless it has this accessory - here's why I vouch for it</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/08#auto___your_airtag_isn_t_truly_travel_ready_unless_it_has_this_accessory___here_s_why_i_vouch_for_it</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Elevation's Tag Vault keychain and security cable will protect your AirTag from being easily detached from various things.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/your-airtag-isnt-truly-travel-ready-unless-it-has-this-accessory-heres-why-i-vouch-for-it/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Finally, a reliable multitool for under $30 and doesn't feel like junk</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/08#auto___finally__a_reliable_multitool_for_under__30_and_doesn_t_feel_like_junk</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I typically go for higher-end multitools, but the NexTool E1 stood out for its durable design and surprisingly accessible price.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/nextool-pocket-tool-e1-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>I made my AirTag last a decade on one battery - here's the uncomfortable truth</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/08#auto___i_made_my_airtag_last_a_decade_on_one_battery___here_s_the_uncomfortable_truth</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have over a dozen AirTags in use, and my biggest problem is having to change the batteries every year or so. Here's the quick fix.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-made-my-airtag-last-a-decade-on-one-battery-heres-the-uncomfortable-truth/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Married millennials, here comes the crypto divorce cliff</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/08#auto___married_millennials__here_comes_the_crypto_divorce_cliff</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Millennials hold more crypto than any other Americans and are nearing peak divorce years. Many married couples, and the legal system, are not prepared. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/07/millennials-bitcoin-crypto-divorce-law.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Week in review: Stocks rise, Meta gets real on metaverse, and Salesforce bounces</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/07#auto___week_in_review__stocks_rise__meta_gets_real_on_metaverse__and_salesforce_bounces</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Stocks eked out gains Friday and closed the week higher.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/06/week-in-review-stocks-rise-meta-gets-real-on-metaverse-and-salesforce-bounces.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>'Terrifying': Why U.S. senator in top intel post wants more spying on Chinese companies</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/07#auto____terrifying___why_u_s__senator_in_top_intel_post_wants_more_spying_on_chinese_companies</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Chinese biotech BGI will pass Huawei in scale and threat, says Sen. Mark Warner. 'It's terrifying,' he said at CNBC event, pushing for more corporate spying.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/06/china-us-technology-spying-senate-concerns.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Why your crypto wealth may never make it to the next generation</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/07#auto___why_your_crypto_wealth_may_never_make_it_to_the_next_generation</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Crypto investors face a wide range of estate planning issues that could leave digital assets tied up in court or lost forever rather than passed to heirs. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/06/crypto-investors-estate-planning-taxes-mistakes.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Your smart home is at risk - 6 ways to protect your devices from attack</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/07#auto___your_smart_home_is_at_risk___6_ways_to_protect_your_devices_from_attack</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The fewer entry points you leave open, the more secure your smart home will be.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/your-smart-home-is-at-risk-6-ways-to-protect-your-devices-from-attack/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Yes, you can make your AirTag last 10 years on a single battery - but you won't like how it's done</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/07#auto___yes__you_can_make_your_airtag_last_10_years_on_a_single_battery___but_you_won_t_like_how_it_s_done</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have over a dozen AirTags in use, and my biggest problem is having to change the batteries every year or so. Elevation Lab said, 'no worries.'&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/yes-you-can-make-your-airtag-last-10-years-on-a-single-battery-but-you-wont-like-how-its-done/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>My favorite AirTag wallet alternative is lightweight, super thin, and surprisingly cheap</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/07#auto___my_favorite_airtag_wallet_alternative_is_lightweight__super_thin__and_surprisingly_cheap</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The KeySmart SmartCard left a strong impression after just a few weeks of using it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/keysmart-smartcard-review/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>These premium OnePlus earbuds are a great buy at full price - and now they're nearly 40% off</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/06#auto___these_premium_oneplus_earbuds_are_a_great_buy_at_full_price___and_now_they_re_nearly_40__off</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 introduce several improvements, including better audio output and a longer-lasting battery.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/these-premium-oneplus-earbuds-are-a-great-buy-at-full-price-and-now-theyre-nearly-40-off/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Amazon had a very big week that could shape where its stagnant stock goes next</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/06#auto___amazon_had_a_very_big_week_that_could_shape_where_its_stagnant_stock_goes_next</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A flurry of headlines with the cloud giant at the center comes at the end of a challenging year. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/05/amazon-had-a-big-week-that-could-shape-where-its-stagnant-stock-goes-next.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>SpaceX aims for $800 billion valuation in secondary share sale, WSJ reports</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/06#auto___spacex_aims_for__800_billion_valuation_in_secondary_share_sale__wsj_reports</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly launching an insider share sale that could value the company as high as $800 billion. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/05/spacex-aims-for-800b-valuation-in-secondary-share-sale-wsj-reports.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Judge finalizes remedies in Google antitrust case</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/06#auto___judge_finalizes_remedies_in_google_antitrust_case</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A U.S. judge on Friday finalized his decision for the consequences Google will face for its search monopoly ruling, adding new details to the decided remedies.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/05/judge-finalize-remedies-in-google-antitrust-case.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>This Windows mini PC made me question why I still use a full-size desktop in 2025</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/06#auto___this_windows_mini_pc_made_me_question_why_i_still_use_a_full_size_desktop_in_2025</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Acer's Veriton NUC AI is a compact Windows PC with a wide selection of ports.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/this-windows-mini-pc-made-me-question-why-i-still-use-a-full-size-desktop-in-2025/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>I tried a smart ring that captured my thoughts and replicated my voice - it was trippier than expected</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/06#auto___i_tried_a_smart_ring_that_captured_my_thoughts_and_replicated_my_voice___it_was_trippier_than_expected</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Stream Ring is an AI-powered note-taker and thought organizer that users can speak into, regardless of the environment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-tried-a-smart-ring-that-captured-my-thoughts-and-replicated-my-voice-it-was-trippier-than-expected/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Debian vs. Ubuntu: Which Linux distro is right for you?</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/05#auto___debian_vs__ubuntu__which_linux_distro_is_right_for_you_</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They're similar but not the same. Is your priority stability or ease of use? I recommend only one of these distributions to new Linux users.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/debian-vs-ubuntu-which-linux-distro-is-right-for-you/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Apple announces departure of general counsel and policy chief</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/05#auto___apple_announces_departure_of_general_counsel_and_policy_chief</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The two executives reported to Apple CEO Tim Cook and are the latest members of senior leadership to exit the iPhone maker. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/04/apple-announces-departure-lisa-jackson-kate-adams.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>'China's Nvidia' Moore Threads surges over 400% on trading debut after $1.1 billion listing</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/05#auto____china_s_nvidia__moore_threads_surges_over_400__on_trading_debut_after__1_1_billion_listing</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shares of Moore Threads soared by more than 400% on its debut in Shanghai following its $1.1 billion listing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/05/china-nvidia-moore-threads-trading-debut-1-billion-listing-ipo-shanghai-gpu-enflame-biren.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>SoFi's stock drops on $1.5 billion share sale announcement</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/05#auto___sofi_s_stock_drops_on__1_5_billion_share_sale_announcement</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;SoFi said it's selling $1.5 billion in stock after the company's market cap almost doubled this year. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/04/sofi-stock-drops-on-1point5-billion-stock-offering.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>14+ powerful Alexa commands every user should know at home (no subscriptions required)</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/05#auto___14__powerful_alexa_commands_every_user_should_know_at_home__no_subscriptions_required_</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Alexa is already great, but some smart tweaks and hidden features can make the assistant even better. Here's how.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/powerful-alexa-commands/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Finally, a 16-inch Windows laptop that's a worthy alternative to my MacBook Pro</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/05#auto___finally__a_16_inch_windows_laptop_that_s_a_worthy_alternative_to_my_macbook_pro</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;HP's EliteBook 8 G1i (16-inch) is a power-efficient multitasker with a generous selection of I/O.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/finally-a-16-inch-windows-laptop-thats-a-worthy-alternative-to-my-macbook-pro/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang talks chip restrictions with Trump, blasts state-by-state AI regulations</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/04#auto___nvidia_ceo_jensen_huang_talks_chip_restrictions_with_trump__blasts_state_by_state_ai_regulations</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told reporters on Capitol Hill that he had just met with President Trump, and the two &quot;talked in general about export controls.&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/03/nvidias-jensen-huang-talks-chip-controls-with-trump-hits-regulation.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Software startup deploys Singapore's first quantum computer for commercial use</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/04#auto___software_startup_deploys_singapore_s_first_quantum_computer_for_commercial_use</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Singapore-based software firm Horizon Quantum Computing has become the first private firm to deploy a quantum computer for commercial use in the city-state. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/04/horizon-quantum-software-startup-deploys-singapores-first-quantum-computer-for-commercial-use.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>A little-known startup just used AI to make a moon dust battery for Blue Origin</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/04#auto___a_little_known_startup_just_used_ai_to_make_a_moon_dust_battery_for_blue_origin</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Istari CEO Will Roper was assistant secretary of the Air Force under President Donald Trump's first term and worked with Space Force.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/03/istari-digital-ai-blue-origins-moon-dust-battery.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>After using an Android phone with liquid cooling, I'm not sure if I can go back to my Pixel</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/04#auto___after_using_an_android_phone_with_liquid_cooling__i_m_not_sure_if_i_can_go_back_to_my_pixel</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With snappy performance and even better efficiency, the Redmagic 11 Pro boasts the best mobile gaming I've tested to date.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/is-liquid-cooling-on-phones-a-gimmick-or-pure-genius-my-verdict-after-swapping-my-pixel-for-one/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>I compared the two best Android flagship phones of 2025 - and it was pretty darn close</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/04#auto___i_compared_the_two_best_android_flagship_phones_of_2025___and_it_was_pretty_darn_close</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Which phone deserves your hard-earned money this holiday season, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or OnePlus 15? I weighed in.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/i-compared-the-two-best-android-flagship-phones-of-2025-and-it-was-pretty-darn-close/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>This cordless screwdriver hasn't failed me yet - and it's a ridiculous value at this price</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/04#auto___this_cordless_screwdriver_hasn_t_failed_me_yet___and_it_s_a_ridiculous_value_at_this_price</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Almost a year later, the Bosch Go 3 has been worth its weight in gold.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/ive-yet-to-find-a-task-this-cordless-screwdriver-cant-handle-and-its-a-steal-at-this-price/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Marvell to acquire Celestial AI for as much as $5.5 billion</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/03#auto___marvell_to_acquire_celestial_ai_for_as_much_as__5_5_billion</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The deal is an aggressive move for Marvell to acquire complimentary technology to its semiconductor networking business. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/02/mrvl-earnings-q3-2026-acquires-celestial-ai.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Anthropic reportedly preparing for one of the largest IPOs ever in race with OpenAI: FT</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/03#auto___anthropic_reportedly_preparing_for_one_of_the_largest_ipos_ever_in_race_with_openai__ft</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Anthropic, the AI startup behind the popular Claude chatbot, is reportedly in talks to launch one of the largest initial public offerings ever as 2025. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/03/anthropic-claude-reportedly-preparing-ipo-race-openai-chatgpt-ft-wilson-sonsini-goodrich-rosati.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>We're raising our CrowdStrike price target following a beat and raise quarter</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/03#auto___we_re_raising_our_crowdstrike_price_target_following_a_beat_and_raise_quarter</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The October quarter was an encore performance from CrowdStrike  delivering better-than-expected results across the board.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/02/were-raising-our-crowdstrike-price-target-following-a-beat-and-raise-quarter.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>These Cyber Monday TV deals are still live: Save up to $2,500 off LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL, &amp; more</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/03#auto___these_cyber_monday_tv_deals_are_still_live__save_up_to__2_500_off_lg__samsung__sony__tcl____more</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cyber Monday is over, but if you're in the market for a new TV, lots of deals are still live.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/cyber-monday-tv-deals-live-amazon-best-buy-lg-last-chance/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>The best Cyber Monday iPad deals still live include sales up to $100 off</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/03#auto___the_best_cyber_monday_ipad_deals_still_live_include_sales_up_to__100_off</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Gifting an iPad this holiday season? Some Cyber Monday sales are still available, so take advantage of discounts on an iPad while supplies last.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/cyber-monday-ipad-deals-amazon-walmart-best-buy-still-live/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>The best Walmart Cyber Monday deals are still live: Shop the top 35 sales while you can</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/03#auto___the_best_walmart_cyber_monday_deals_are_still_live__shop_the_top_35_sales_while_you_can</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cyber Monday is over, but many of Walmart's best deals are still live -- including on the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Apple products.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/cyber-monday-walmart-deals-tvs-tablets-smartwatches-still-live/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Apple names former Microsoft, Google exec to succeed retiring AI chief</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/02#auto___apple_names_former_microsoft__google_exec_to_succeed_retiring_ai_chief</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Apple's AI chief is stepping down after experts say the company has fallen behind its peers when it comes to investing in AI data centers, chips and models.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/01/apple-ai.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Why Jim Cramer thinks the AI trade is breaking up</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/02#auto___why_jim_cramer_thinks_the_ai_trade_is_breaking_up</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CNBC's Jim Cramer explained how stocks related to AI are starting to trade separately. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/01/jim-cramer-ai-trade-breaking-up.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Broadcom gets more Street approval, but Cramer says it's not in a race with Nvidia</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/02#auto___broadcom_gets_more_street_approval__but_cramer_says_it_s_not_in_a_race_with_nvidia</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Broadcom's custom chips are no threat to Nvidia, according to the latter's CEO.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/01/broadcom-gets-more-street-approval-but-cramer-says-its-not-in-a-race-with-nvidia.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>You can still save during Cyber Monday 2025: Shop my favorite deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Lowe's &amp; more</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/02#auto___you_can_still_save_during_cyber_monday_2025__shop_my_favorite_deals_from_amazon__best_buy__lowe_s___more</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Black Friday is over, and Cyber Monday has arrived. Every major retailer is offering big sales on items from Apple, Samsung, LG, Roku, and more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/cyber-monday-deals-2025-amazon-best-buy-hulu-12-1/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>I found the best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals, but they're over soon</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/02#auto___i_found_the_best_cyber_monday_apple_watch_deals__but_they_re_over_soon</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shop these Cyber Monday deals still available on Apple Watches, including the new Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3, before they're gone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/cyber-monday-apple-watch-deals-amazon-best-buy-walmart-12-1/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/02#auto___the_best_cyber_monday_streaming_deals_are_about_to_expire__don_t_miss_hbo__disney__and_hulu_sales</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I'm live-tracking deals on the most popular streaming services for Cyber Monday, at the lowest prices of the year - but hurry, most of these offers end tonight.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/cyber-monday-streaming-deals-hulu-youtube-tv-peacock-12-1/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>How black boxes became key to solving airplane crashes</title>
    <link>http://www.jamesraposa.com/index/2025/12/01#auto___how_black_boxes_became_key_to_solving_airplane_crashes</link>
    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Flight data recorders and cockpit voice recorders, called &quot;black boxes&quot; are nearly indestructible.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/30/black-box-airplane-crashes.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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    <title>Walmart's Cyber Monday deals are live now - these are the 50 top sales I've found</title>
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    <description>Furnished content.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cyber Monday is almost here, and so are Walmart's best deals. We rounded up the best discounts live right now.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read more &lt;a class=&quot;sw_sl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.zdnet.com/article/cyber-monday-walmart-deals-tvs-tablets-smartwatches-11-30/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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