e dot dot dot 04 05 2026

Microplastics Are Everywhere

Lately I've been on a kick to avoid microplastics as much as possible, after reading so many articles about their omnipresence.

So I bought a water bottle with a filter that traps 99.99% of the microplastics in the water I drink.

I felt pretty good, like I was taking positive steps.

Then I read this about microplastics even being in the air we breath.

Can't win.

Android Auto is finally getting home screen widgets after nearly a decade

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Android Auto is about to get much more customizable

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Jim Cramer says to own these types of stocks that 'dominate the new economy'

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CNBC's Jim Cramer said the computer-driven economy doesn't care about oil prices or interest rates.

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Verizon will give you a free Samsung Galaxy S26, watch, and tablet right now - how to qualify

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The latest add-a-line deal gets you a free Galaxy S26, Galaxy Watch 8, and Galaxy Tab S10 FE Tablet at Verizon.

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I spent hours customizing Android to feel like Pixel and realized I should have just bought one

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No customization can get you a Pixel.

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OpenAI sales leader leaves for role at Thrive Capital

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James Dyett joined OpenAI in 2023, shortly after the company underwent a period of explosive growth with the launch of its ChatGPT chatbot.

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This e-reader lets you view in color, and it's $60 cheaper now

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The Kindle Colorsoft brings a smooth color display to your favorite books, and it's dropped in price again.

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Andy Jassy says Amazon investors will be rewarded by all its AI spending

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CEO Andy Jassy said Amazon's massive AI spending reflects a once-in-a-generation opportunity and will ultimately reward investors.

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This wearable gadget effectively soothes my migraines and headaches, and it's under $50

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The Renpho Eyeris 2 Massager helps alleviate my headaches and tired eyes, and I can stream music with it too.

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Your Samsung TV has a secret menu that does 5 things you actually need

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Just find the right code and get moving.

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Big Tech earnings show how big, smart spending can be rewarded by the market

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It's obvious from this quarter that the bubble talk has been proven wrong.

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I compared this premium Linux laptop to my MacBook Pro - it won in surprising ways

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The latest Tuxedo InfinityBook Max 15 is an impressive Linux machine for everyday use, but it's not necessarily the best option for professionals.

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Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

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A trio of Club holdings report earnings. Plus, there is Corning's investor day and a fresh batch of jobs data.

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This 'cardputer' sits between the Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero - but it's uniquely better

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The M5Stack Cardputer Adv is a self-contained pocket computer with plenty of promise.

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I tracked 3,000 steps on my Apple Watch, Google Pixel, and Oura Ring - this one was most accurate

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Just how reliable is that smartwatch or smart ring? I tested three of the most popular health trackers to find out.

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