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Best Organic Mattress for 2024 - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 12:00
If you've been looking for an organic bed, you've come to the right place. Here are our picks of the best organic mattresses with sustainably sourced materials that are nontoxic and hypoallergenic.

UK Blames China for Massive Breach of Voter Data

SlashDot - Mon, 2024-03-25 12:00
The U.K. government has blamed China for a 2021 cyberattack that compromised the personal information of millions of U.K. voters. From a report: In a statement to lawmakers in Parliament on Monday, U.K. deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden attributed the 2021 data breach at the Electoral Commission to hackers working for the Chinese government. Dowden told lawmakers that the U.K. government "will not hesitate to take swift and robust actions wherever the Chinese government threatens the United Kingdom's interests." It's the first time the United Kingdom has attributed the breach since the cyberattack was first disclosed in 2023. The Electoral Commission, which maintains copies of the U.K. register of citizens eligible to vote, said at the time hackers took the names and addresses of an estimated 40 million U.K. citizens, including those who were registered to vote between 2014 and 2022 and overseas voters. The data breach began as early as 2021 but wasn't detected until a year later. In a statement Monday, the U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said it is "highly likely" that the Chinese hackers accessed and exfiltrated emails and data from the electoral register during the hack.

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Final Day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale Brings a Whopping 52% Discount on This Exercise Bike - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 11:30
Grab this $500 Echelon EX-15 Smart Connect fitness bike for just $240 with this one-day deal.

DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit Says Apple Is Causing Android Users 'Social Stigma'

SlashDot - Mon, 2024-03-25 11:21
FrankOVD shares a report: Here's a paragraph from the DOJ's antitrust lawsuit against Apple in full: "In addition to degrading the quality of third-party messaging apps, Apple affirmatively undermines the quality of rival smartphones. For example, if an iPhone user messages a non-iPhone user in Apple Messages -- the default messaging app on an iPhone -- then the text appears to the iPhone user as a green bubble and incorporates limited functionality: the conversation is not encrypted, videos are pixelated and grainy, and users cannot edit messages or see typing indicators. "This signals to users that rival smartphones are lower quality because the experience of messaging friends and family who do not own iPhones is worse -- even though Apple, not the rival smartphone, is the cause of that degraded user experience. Many non-iPhone users also experience social stigma, exclusion, and blame for 'breaking' chats where other participants own iPhones. This effect is particularly powerful for certain demographics, like teenagers -- where the iPhone's share is 85 percent, according to one survey. This social pressure reinforces switching costs and drives users to continue buying iPhones -- solidifying Apple's smartphone dominance not because Apple has made its smartphone better, but because it has made communicating with other smartphones worse."

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Best Internet Providers in State College, Pennsylvania - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 11:08
Visiting students and permanent residents of State College need a fast internet connection. Here are the best broadband providers in State College.

Microsoft Dev's 30-Year-Old Temporary Code Still Lingers in Windows 11

SlashDot - Mon, 2024-03-25 10:40
Dave Plummer, a former Microsoft developer, has shared the story behind the Format drive dialog box in Windows, which has remained unchanged for nearly three decades. According to Plummer, the dialog box was created as a temporary solution during the porting of code from Windows 95 to Windows NT, due to differences between the two operating systems. Plummer jotted down all the formatting options on a piece of paper and created a basic UI, intending it to be a placeholder until a more refined version could be developed. However, the intended UI improvement never materialized, and Plummer's temporary solution has persisted through numerous Windows versions, including the latest Windows 11. Plummer also admitted that the 32GB limit on FAT volume size in Windows was an arbitrary decision he made at the time, which has since become a permanent constraint.

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Breville Smart Ovens, Toaster Ovens and Air Fryers Are 20% Off Right Now - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 10:17
Some of Breville's high-performance ovens can do everything your wall oven can, and then some. Bag one for as low as $127 during this flash sale.

Final Day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale Cuts Beams Indoor and Outdoor Lighting Pricing - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 10:13
If you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some light in or around your home, then this sale on Beams lighting is for you.

6 Female Finance Influencers Changing the Way We Think About Money - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 10:11
They're normalizing tough, taboo money talks in ways we can relate to.

Best Savings Rates Today – Don’t Miss Out on APYs Up to 5.35%, March 25, 2024 - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 10:00
The sooner you open a high-yield savings account, the more interest you stand to earn.

Amazon Big Spring Sale Freebie Gifts You a Smart Bulb When You Buy an Echo Speaker - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 09:48
Spend as little as $23 on an Echo device and kickstart your smart home with this smart bulb freebie.

Discover it Secured Credit Card: Credit Builder With Great Cash-Back Rewards - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 09:42
This secured credit card's features rival a traditional, unsecured credit card.

Save Up to 33% Off Amazon's Echo Show Smart Displays With Its Big Spring Sale - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 09:41
Upgrade to an Alexa smart display with these savings on Echo Show models today.

Best CD Rates Today - Score an APY Up to 5.4% With These Top Accounts, March 25, 2024 - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 09:30
Today’s CD rates may be the highest you’ll find all year.

Prime Members Can Snag a Discounted Kindle Paperwhite for a Very Limited Time - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 09:27
Amazon's Spring Sale is discounting the Paperwhite Signature Edition by $30 -- but only for a matter of hours.

Grab a Lifetime License for Microsoft Office 2021 for Only $45 - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 09:13
Gain access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and more with this one-time purchase.

Best Solar Panel Installation Companies in Puerto Rico - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 09:10
Electricity is much more expensive in Puerto Rico than it is in the mainland US. Solar panels offer a clean energy solution to high utility bills on the Island of Enchantment.

How Exercise Helps Boost Your Memory-Brain Health as You Age - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 09:00
Regular exercise can help keep your brain happy and healthy.

Best Internet Providers in Dallas, Texas - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 09:00
Everything’s bigger in Texas, but does that include broadband? Let’s dive into the best internet providers in DFW, including AT&T Fiber, Spectrum and more.

Best Internet Providers in Missouri City, Texas - CNET

CNET News - Mon, 2024-03-25 09:00
Ready to check out your broadband options in Missouri City? This Houston-adjacent town offers speedy service and affordable plans for your home.

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