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Weekend Streaming: Set your TV or phone to Hulu

This is your weekly roundup of what you should watch during our magnificent two-day break.  As you can see from the picture, the third season of “You’re the Worst” is on Hulu right now. No, it’s not a family comedy. However, it’s a great show that you might want to give a shot before its fourth-season premiere in September.  Netflix …

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Galaxy S8 vs. OnePlus 5: Is it worth going cheaper?

Now playing: Watch this: Galaxy S8 vs. OnePlus 5 3:04 For years, Samsung has dominated the Android phone market and it’s easy to understand why. With its latest Galaxy S8 flagship, it delivered yet another top-tier phone with gorgeous looks and a super-fast, reliable performance. But it’s certainly not the only top choice out there. Chinese-based company OnePlus has been making a name for itself, clawing …

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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Twitter! Syncwire Let’s keep it simple today, shall we? Modern travel means multiple gadgets — and very often not enough …

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10 Instagram tricks you probably didn’t know

So, you feel like you’ve moved on from being an Instagram newbie and want to know the more advanced tips and tricks? You’ve come to the right place. Here’s what you need to know to step up your Instagram game. 1. You can save other people’s posts I don’t know how many times I’ve seen someone’s post and wanted to …

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How to find podcasts for your kids

Everyone agrees we’re living in the golden age of podcasts, with shows like “S-Town” and “Science Vs.” scoring nearly as much water-cooler discussion as your average “Walking Dead” episode. But where’s the content for kids? Are there even age-appropriate podcasts out there? If so, where can parents find them? Right here: Leela Kids is a free app that curates podcasts …

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Lyft acquires YesGraph and DataScore to bring in drivers

Lyft is looking to bring on more drivers. The ride-hailing company said Thursday that it’s acquired two new companies to focus on expansion. One company, YesGraph, works on customer referral programs. DataScore, the other company, specializes in customer acquisition and retention. “We feel that together, we can build a growth organization to rapidly help improve transportation in cities across the …

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How Microsoft may suffer after Consumer Reports criticism

 Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Enlarge Image Actually unreliable? Or just reportedly unreliable? Sarah Tew/CNET I fancy there were several red faces at Microsoft on Thursday.  Angry red, I mean. It’s never a good day when a respected organization like Consumer Reports un-recommends your Surface products and declares that they …

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RCA now selling Roku TVs from $250

If you’re buying a budget TV then a set with an integrated Roku interface makes a lot of sense — especially in places where space is at a premium such as bedrooms and holiday homes. The latest brand to offer Roku-powered TVs is RCA, available from today with prices beginning at $250. The line is HD-only (no 4K) with a …

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