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Inventor Simone Giertz wants you to give yourself a gold star every day

This is used to enforce a habit -- exercise, yoga, meditation, flossing, writing or even putting your phone away at dinner.

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New Square Terminal gussies up the drab credit card reader

The battery-powered device could bring pay-at-your-table service to more US restaurants.

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Apple's privacy portal now lets US customers download their data

The company has already made the portal available in Europe.

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Facebook's follow-up to Portal will sit on your TV, says report

It's reportedly another project coming out of Facebook's futuristic Building 8 lab.

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Unboxing the Sony Xperia XZ3

CNET editors unbox the Sony Xperia XZ3 in forest green. It will be available on Oct. 17 for $899 and can be preordered via Amazon today.

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Watch the highlights from Google's Pixel 3 event

It's our first look at Google's new Pixel 3 phones, the Google Home Hub smart screen and new AI tech.

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Unboxing the Fitbit Charge 3

CNET editors unbox the Fitbit Charge 3. This $150 fitness tracker has seven-day battery life and touts heart-rate sensing, water resistance and touchscreen improvements over its predecessor, the Fitbit Charge 2.

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<p>WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 5: Twitter chief executive officer Jack Dorsey takes his seat as he arrives for a House Committee on Energy and Commerce hearing about Twitter's transparency and accountability, on Capitol Hill, September 5, 2018 in Washington, DC. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg faced questions about how foreign operatives use their platforms in attempts to influence and manipulate public opinion.</p>

CNET UK Podcast 545: iPhone charging woes and First Man vs. Venom

We find out how Facebook is going green in Ireland, uncover a forget-me-not font and check out First Man and Venom.

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Your kids hate your smartphone addiction

From CNET Magazine: It isn't easy balancing “me time” and parenting. I talked to experts to find out how.

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<p>How Wednesday's 'Presidential Alert' test message might look on an iPhone.&nbsp;</p>

New Yorkers sue Trump and FEMA to stop Presidential Alert

The three plaintiffs are concerned Trump may broadcast "arbitrary, biased, irrational" messages and there's no way to opt out.

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Tile Pro, Tile Mate smart trackers get replaceable batteries, improved range

The company adds a subscription service and fixes one of the biggest issues with its original where-did-I-leave-it tracking tags.

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CNET Asks: Are you a fan of the new Amazon Smart Home devices?

From smart speakers and TV's to smart microwaves and clocks, are you a fan of these new devices?

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