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1. Your House Can Save You a Bundle on Income Taxes, Especially in 2026. Here's What to Know

   A new rule change for property tax deductions could lead to much bigger tax refunds for homeowners.

2. 'Stumble' Release Schedule: When Does the Next Episode Hit Peacock?

   The mocumentary cheerleading show is taking another week off.

3. RIP, 4o: OpenAI Officially Kills Its Popular ChatGPT Model

   Between the death of 4o and the introduction of ads, it's been a rough week for ChatGPT users.

4. 8 Common Kitchen Tools to Replace More Often (Yes, Your Trusty Wooden Spoon Is Included)

   From sponges to plastic spatulas, here are the kitchen items that aren't meant to last forever.

5. RAM Shortage and Higher Laptop Prices Not Expected to End This Year (or Next)

   It looks like 2028 at the earliest before demand subsides and costs come down from the AI boom.

6. Why You Should Use AI to Optimize Your Mornings

   Give AI the specific details of your morning needs -- say, getting ready to rob tombs -- and it'll generate a helpful guide for you.

7. Days After Its Super Bowl Ad, Ring Cancels Flock Partnership Amid Surveillance Concerns

   Under pressure over potential surveillance, Amazon's smart home division has backtracked on the partnership.

8. Meta's Smart Glasses Could Get Facial Recognition Soon. That Worries Me

   Commentary: A New York Times report reveals that discussions on the widespread use of facial recognition are underway.

9. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Launch Date Revealed for Rumored S26 Lineup

   Here's what we know about Unpacked's official date, where the Galaxy S26 series will be unveiled and what else could be coming.

10. A Cheap Soil Sensor Saved My Fragile Houseplants. Here's How

    A $13 soil sensor helped rescue some of my ailing houseplants. Here's how I used it.