Read the memo Calendly's CEO sent to employees announcing 70 job cuts
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Scheduling platform Calendly laid off around 70 employees — about 13% of its workforce — on Wednesday.The CEO, Tope Awotona, emailed employees at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday with the subject heading…

G-Shock and KFC team up for a super desirable limited edition watch
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Here’s one for the “things you didn’t expect this year” pile: KFC and G-SHOCK have teamed up to create a limited-edition watch, and it’s as gloriously bonkers as it sounds. The fried chicken chain and…

Leaked ad reveals Mafia: The Old Country launch window and gameplay
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It was in the opening show of Gamescom back in August that Take-Two surprise dropped a trailer for a brand-new Mafia game. The series that began in 2002 with Illusion Softworks at the helm is being…

Leaked iPhone 17 Pro frame suggests Apple could introduce a horizontal camera bump
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Reports suggest that the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be getting bigger next year. There was also information about a rectangular camera bump occupying a chunk of space on the back.…

I Tried Using AI to Filter Out the Chaos in My Brain. I'll Stick to My Notes App
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I recently saw someone's LinkedIn post detailing the Zettelkasten "slip-box" method, a note-taking system that German sociologist Niklas Luhmann created to manage and connect ideas in academia. I'm…

Toyota takes on Volvo's EX30 with the Urban Cruiser compact electric SUV
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Toyota just introduced a new compact electric SUV and dug into the past for inspiration. The new Urban Cruiser EV borrows its name for a car that first came along in the early 2000s and is based on…

Pokémon TCG Pocket’s next expansion drops next week
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If you’ve been playing Pokémon TCG Pocket since launch, you’ve probably already collected most of the cards from the game’s first expansion. But a new set is about to debut in just a few days.

Donald Trump named Time magazine's 'Person of the Year'
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President-elect Donald Trump has been named Time magazine's "2024 Person of the Year."

Can You Return Smart Home Cameras to the Store? Here's How
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A new security camera or similar home security device can prove a much-needed addition to your home -- but sometimes they can be more than you bargained for. You may realize you don't want to pay a…

We Found This Excellent Pair of Govee Smart Light Bars at a Record-Low Price
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If you're looking for a new way to add a bit more flair to your TV, and even to your music, then a good smart light bar is an excellent idea. They can help add more immersion to both visual and audio…

Oppo Find X8 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: How do the phones compare?
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Oppo and Apple have both recently released their flagship smartphones for 2024, but how do they compare? Keep reading to discover how the new Oppo Find X8 Pro stands up to the Apple iPhone 16 Pro when…

iPhone 17 Pro could take a design cue from its biggest rival
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Fresh supply chain leaks suggest that the iPhone 17 Pro could be set to sport a very similar design element to arguably its biggest rival. As spotted by X (formerly Twitter) tipster Jukanlosreve, an…

The Download: Google’s Project Astra, and China’s export bans
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3 How China secretly repatriates UyghursEven the United Nations is seemingly powerless to stop it. (WP $)+ Uyghurs outside China are traumatized. Now they’re starting to talk about it. (MIT Technology…

Your O2 Android phone will now come with Epic Games Store preinstalled
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Android phones using the O2 network are about to get a killer gaming boost.Epic Games Store will soon be pre-installed on the devices, making it easier than ever to enjoy to downtime.If you're using…

Lockin’s new smart lock doubles as a video doorbell and reads your palms
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Lockin has launched its 4-in-1 Smart Lock that doubles as a video doorbell.The Lockin 4-in-1 Smart Lock has impressive recognition and detection, including the ability to read your palm veins and…

This may be our first look at the iPhone 17 Pro’s massive redesign
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The iPhone 17 has been the subject of quite a few leaks so far, but we might have just gotten our first look at its redesign. Spoiler alert: it’s a big one. If this design is accurate, then Apple has…

ACLU highlights the rise of AI-generated police reports — what could go wrong?
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The American Civil Liberties Association (ACLU) is sounding a warning about the use of AI in creating police reports, saying the tech could produce errors that affect evidence and court cases. The…

Apache issues patches for critical Struts 2 Rce bug
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We now know the remote code execution vulnerability in Apache Struts 2 disclosed back in November carries a near-maximum severity rating following the publication of the CVE. According to the National…

Apple announces its iPhone app and game of the year
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Balatro+, Thrasher and AFK Journey are among Apple’s game of the year winners ES composite Apple has

Apple might have ditched plans for an M4 Extreme chip in favor of AI - and I think that's for the best
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Why we'll probably never see an Apple 'Extreme' chip

Whoops! Apple seemingly just leaked its M4 MacBook Airs thanks to the macOS 15.2 update
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M4 MacBook Airs may have just been leaked… by Apple – and I can’t wait

MacBook Air M4 leaked in macOS 15.2 Sequoia, may feature new ultrawide camera
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What just happened? Apple released macOS 15.2 Sequoia this week, introducing a range of new AI features, including Siri's ChatGPT integration. Of particular interest to Mac enthusiasts, the updated OS…

Backfire NALU E-Skateboard Review – Beautiful and sturdy design
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REVIEW – Backfire recently held a crowdfunded campaign for the NALU E-Skateboard, a new option that I thought looked like a great addition to the family

DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
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DoorDash will require its drivers to verify their identity more often as part of a larger effort to crack down on unauthorized account sharing.DoorDash has been under pressure to ensure its drivers…

AT&T Messages Shutdown: Why It's Happening and How to Switch
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AT&T Messages is shutting down, and those still using the carrier's Android texting apps are being encouraged to move to a different SMS texting app. AT&T Messages consists of two apps, Messages…

Swansea Bay City Deal Completes Half of its Full Fibre Infrastructure Build
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The Swansea Bay City Region project has announced that it's successfully completed 50% of its Full Fibre Infrastructure Build project with BT. This forms part

The best subscription gifts to send your friends and family
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There are way too many online services and subscriptions to keep track of these days, but the flip side is there’s a tool for just about everything. We’ve pulled together some of our favorite digital…

Google Pixel 9a exposed – major leak reveals specs, price and more
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The Pixel 9a specs have leaked giving us a good look at the new device.The phone is expected to have a new design, move to more recent hardware and change to a new main camera.Google’s cycle of Pixel…

Is This the Year Everyone Quits Social Media?
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In a post-Twitter world, text-based social media apps have taken a new shape. X, BlueSky, and Threads are home to wildly different types of discourse. So, which of these apps are actually worth our…

United Airlines will integrate Apple's Share Item Location feature into its mobile app
1 hour ago

United Airlines announced that it is integrating the Share Item Location feature from Apple into its mobile app. This development could make it easier to track down baggage equipped with AirTags or a…

Wow Internet Review: Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability
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This cable provider might not be as well known as Xfinity and Spectrum, but it deserves some hype for its solid home broadband offerings.

Motorola Moto G75 5G
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Verdict The Moto G75 5G does things a little differently to other sub-£300 phones, and that helps it to stand out. Military-grade toughness and wireless charging support stand alongside an exemplary…

BT Claim to be Enhancing UK Customer Support via AI Tech and Chatbots
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Broadband and telecoms giant BT Group has today highlighted how they're using AI (Artificial Intelligence) based systems to "significantly" enhance the custo

Virgin Media and Nexfibre Expand FTTP to 5,000 Homes in Whitby
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Broadband operator nexfibre, which shares some of their parentage with retail UK ISP partner Virgin Media (O2), has today confirmed that they've made their 2Gb

CityFibre’s Project Gigabit Broadband Network in Suffolk UK Goes Live
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CityFibre has today announced that the first customers have gone live on their new full fibre (FTTP) broadband ISP network in Suffolk (England), which is being

Ofcom Report 506,000 UK Homes Now Take Social Broadband Tariffs
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Thursday, Dec 12th, 2024 (11:35 am) - Score 200The UK telecoms regulator has today published their annual 2024 Pricing Trends Report, which among other things confirms that the take-up of cheaper…

macOS Sequoia code lets slip a huge MacBook Air reveal set for 2025
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As the Holiday season comes into full force, you may be tempted to pick up one of Apple's latest MacBooks.However, before you lock yourself into a new purchase, take heed: yesterday's macOS Sequoia…

New lowest-ever price! The Garmin Forerunner 255 just got a massive discount ahead of Christmas
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Lowest ever price? Yes please!

GPU Sales Drop As Gamers Await New Hardware
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If you’re holding off on that graphics card upgrade because you want to see how the next generation of GPUs fares, it seems you’re not alone. Thanks to a report from Jon Peddie Research, it’s clear…

Inside the launch — and future — of ChatGPT
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As winter descended on San Francisco in late 2022, OpenAI quietly pushed a new service dubbed ChatGPT live with a blog post and a single tweet from CEO Sam Altman. The team labeled it a “low-key…

MSI MEG Maestro 700L PZ Case Review: Big and Luxurious
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Why you can trust Tom's Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. The latest PC case on…

Gemini 2.0 announced – one step closer to being the ultimate assistant
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Google's Gemini just got a killer upgrade.The AI platform is now in its 2.0 version, and brings a range of crucial updates into play.AI has become a real buzzword in the world of technology these…

One of 2024’s most disappointing games and why there’s never been a better time to play
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Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League has been one of the year's most disappointing games, but it's worth playing through for the superhero story if nothing else

Synopsys announces Ultra Ethernet and UALink IP to power the next-generation of AI datacenters
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Available starting 2025.

Cadbury is fighting AI by injecting gibberish into training data with a specialized server farm
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WTF?! One unexpected voice is sounding the alarm about the relentless inclusion of AI in the workspace: Cadbury. The chocolate company's Indian branch has launched a cheeky new advertising campaign…

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta donates $1m to Trump fund
1 hour ago

Relations between Trump and Mr Zuckerberg have historically been far less cordial.They particularly soured when Facebook and Instagram suspended the former president's accounts in 2021, after they…

Sorry, Stanley. Portable Water Dispensers Are My New Favorite Hydration Hack.
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The water refill station in my grocery store is a paradox. While I love the potential of cheap purified water refills cutting back on bottled water purchases, I can't get over the chore of lugging…

HMD Fusion
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Verdict Though its screen is far from great, being able to replace it (or a busted battery) makes the HMD Fusion an easy recommendation for families, accident-prone people, budget seekers and eco…

Huawei sticks to 7nm for latest processor as China's chip advancements stall
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But 7nm is still produced in high-volume.

Neglect of endpoints presents a major security gap for enterprises
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A new report shows that endpoint platform security -- securing the hardware and firmware of PCs, laptops and printers -- is often overlooked, weakening cybersecurity posture for years to come. The…

iOS 18 Brings More Background Sounds to Your iPhone
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Listening to natural sounds can lower stress, relieve perceived pain and foster a more positive disposition, according to research from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Different…

LG just discontinued its entire range of 4K Blu-ray players and I’m really worried
1 hour ago

More 4K Blu-ray woes

Thinking about a cheap tablet for Christmas? The Amazon Fire HD 8 has just dropped back to its Black Friday price
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Amazon's budget-friendly Fire tablet is cheaper than ever

Windows Mixed Reality and Meta Quest 3 give you three monitors for the price of none
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[embedded content] Microsoft was in a prime position to push its own mixed reality experience, once that potentially had more relevance to users and accessibility. It owns what is arguably the most…

SmartThings lights now dance in sync with your YouTube Music playlist
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Samsung launched SmartThings Music Sync back in 2022 to provide users with smart lights the ability to sync their lights with music. This provided an elevated home experience as the lights would dance…

The 10 best tech gifts you can buy at Walmart this year
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My Ninja 4QT Air Fryer is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets because of how quick, convenient, and hassle-free it makes cooking food. Whether you are heating up some french fries or making a whole…

TikTok's Future in the US Is Unclear. We Check Back in With the Billionaire Who Wants to Save It
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TikTok is officially on the chopping block, friends. Last Friday, a federal appeals court upheld a law that could result in the app being banned from operating within the United States next month.…

Cartesia claims its AI is efficient enough to run pretty much anywhere
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It’s becoming increasingly costly to develop and run AI. OpenAI’s AI operations costs could reach $7 billion this year, while Anthropic’s CEO recently suggested that models costing over $10 billion…

This Simple, Cheap Air Quality Monitor Changed How I Thought About My Home
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Get a surprise look at the air quality anywhere in your home this winter with this small, portable carbon dioxide Meter Pro from Switchbot.

Russia tests cutting itself off from the rest of the internet, most VPNs fail to bypass…
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In brief: Russia's long-running plans to cut itself off from the global internet and create its own sovereign version appear to have taken another big step toward reality. The country's communications…

Voicemod launches its voice-changing dongle for Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch
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Voicemod has released a hardware solution that enables its popular soundboard and voice-changing desktop software to work on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch consoles. The Voicemod Key dongle is…

Lights out for 18 more DDoS booters in pre-Christmas Operation PowerOFF push
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The Europol-coordinated Operation PowerOFF struck again this week as cross-border cops pulled the plug on 27 more domains tied to distributed denial of service (DDoS) criminality. Europol stated on…

Back where it started: “Do Not Track” removed from Firefox after 13 years
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That moment, when every major browser had a Do Not Track option, was perhaps the height of DNT, and even then, there was a feeling that it could never work. Lorrie Faith Cranor, leader of the Privacy…

EA FC 25 Globetrotters start time and leaks as Salah and Arsenal star set to shine
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EA FC 25's new Globetrotters is this week's latest promo, and new leaks suggest it'll be stacked with some of the world's best players— here's all we know so far

Final's new flagship headphones are incredible, and incredibly expensive
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If you've got the money, these could be the ultimate in audio

The Morning After: Apple's customizable Genmoji are here to derail your texts
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The biggest news stories this morning: The Pokémon Company is teaming up with Wallace and Gromit studio Aardman on a mystery project, Astro Bot is getting a free holiday-themed bonus level, Judge…

One UI 7.0 beta release for Galaxy S23 seems unlikely this month
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Last updated: December 12th, 2024 at 12:41 UTC+01:00 It's been about a week since Samsung started rolling out the One UI 7.0 beta for the Galaxy S24 series. The beta was first released in Germany,…

Open source malware surged by 156% in 2024
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The growth of open source malware has continued apace in 2024, according to new research, with cyber criminals taking advantage of the proliferation of open source software.A report from software…

Security researchers set up an API honeypot to dupe hackers – and the results were startling
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Attackers are quick off the mark in targeting and accessing APIs to enter company networks and steal data, according to the results of an API 'honeypot'.API security firm Wallarm set up their trap…

Pin thinks AI can fix recruitment’s biggest problems — and it has the numbers to prove it
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Pin emerges from stealth with $3M funding to transform AI-powered recruitment, achieving 70% candidate match rates and reducing hiring time from 60 days to two weeks through proprietary machine…

Microsoft is killing another handy Windows 11 feature
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Microsoft has updated its list of deprecated features in Windows 11.The latest addition is Windows 11's "suggested actions" menu, which appears when you copy a phone number or date.The menu provided a…

How to launch other apps with the Copilot key on Windows 11
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On Windows 11, the system now includes an option to change the behavior of the Copilot key to launch other applications, and in this guide, I will explain how to complete this process.If you recently…

Nectar Hybrid Mattress Review 2024: A Memory Foam Hybrid Bed Tested by Our Experts
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Our Verdict Best for: Back sleeper Combo sleeper Stomach sleeper Pros Gel memory foam offers body-conforming qualities Pocketed coils offer support for h

Rising to the tops: How will NPUs and Windows AI grow in 2025?
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Two AI experts weigh in on how on-device AI is going to evolve and what we can expect from it in the new year.

Researchers find security flaws in Skoda cars that may let hackers remotely track them
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Security researchers have discovered multiple vulnerabilities in the infotainment units used in some Skoda cars that could allow malicious actors to remotely trigger certain controls and track the…

Motorola Moto G35 5G
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Verdict At just £150, the Moto G35 5G is another glowing example of Motorola’s ability to squeeze previously top-tier features into a phone half the price of some household fans. Pros Brilliantly…

Say Goodbye to Dead Zones with These Tips to Get Better Cell Reception Anywhere
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Let's face it: Having little or no cell phone signal can be cause for panic. If you can't call anyone, you have no lifeline. And if you have no lifeline, you can't take care of yourself in an…

Elevating compliance standards for MSPs in 2025
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Cybersecurity is set to undergo significant changes in the coming years with a raft of new regulations set to come into effect in 2025.To name just a few, the EU is introducing new cybersecurity…

You can finally get a Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition, here’s how
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Last updated: December 12th, 2024 at 12:21 UTC+01:00 Samsung launches an Olympic Edition of its flagship phones during the games. These exclusive units are handed out to Olympians, you can't just walk…

Anger at CEOs
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Multiple "Wanted" signs featuring corporate executives posted in Manhattan this week included a grave warning, according to a New York Police Department bulletin. “Brian Thompson was denied his claim…

11 of the Best Smart Home Gifts for the Holidays 2024
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The TP-Link Archer AX21 is an entry-level Wi-Fi 6 router that typically costs about $100 or so, but right now, the cost is down to $80. Among all of the Wi-Fi 6 budget picks we've tested, it performed…

China banned exports of a few rare minerals to the US. Things could get messier.
1 hour ago

Take lithium, a crucial component in those batteries. China has around 8% of the world’s lithium reserves but processes about 58% percent of the world’s lithium supply. The situation is similar for…

I Gave My Microwave a Steam Bath and It's Never Been Cleaner. Here's How
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A microwave can be a saving grace in the kitchen. From efficient food prep to quick meals to the resurrection of leftovers, there's just about nothing it can't do, saving us precious time at any time…

You can finally stream Xbox Game Pass titles on your Xbox… but there’s a catch
1 hour ago

Xbox Cloud Gaming lets anyone with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription stream a massive number of titles just about anywhere, from your games console to your smartphone, tablet or smart TV. Now,…

I'm a Windows guy. This little-known feature makes Macs more tolerable
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Windows users may find multitasking on macOS more tolerable with Stage Manager enabled.

Pico 4 Ultra vs Meta Quest 3: We've tested both, which VR headset wins?
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Considering a VR headset but not sure where to start? We’ve compared two of our favourite headsets to help you decide. We gave the Pico 4 Ultra a near-perfect 4.5-star rating and hailed the headset as…

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing latest: Fingerprints, gun tied to scene of killing
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Three shell casings recovered outside the Manhattan hotel where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot match the untraceable gun allegedly found on the suspect, Luigi Mangione when he…

A new $25M fund aims to give UK mental health startups a shot in the arm
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In case you hadn’t noticed, there are a lot of mental health startups out there these days, many of which were prompted to launch following the pandemic and the subsequent widespread focus on mental…

Got a Windows 11 gaming handheld like the Asus ROG Ally? You’re going to appreciate the changes Microsoft’s made to its …
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‘Jump back in’ ability is a really smart convenient touch

5 reasons why Google's Trillium could transform AI and cloud computing - and 2 obstacles
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Google's sixth-generation TPU claims major cost and performance gains, but its single-cloud reliance faces stiff competition from NVIDIA GPUs and Amazon's Trainium.

Microsoft finally delivers AirDrop-style file sharing between iPhones and PCs – here's how it works
1 hour ago

AirDrop for all your devices

Image Playground is the 18.2 Apple Intelligence feature you need to try
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Apple has introduced AI-based image generation tools called Genmoji and Image Playground, as part of the Apple Intelligence tools coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac this year. The new features, which will…

Google's Gemini 2.0 AI agents are being trained to offer gameplay advice and suggestions
1 hour ago

Based on contextual understanding or web search results.

Google's new experimental AI agent can browse the web for you
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In brief: Google recently unveiled Gemini 2.0, the next generation of its GenAI toolchain. The company is gradually introducing multiple GenAI agents that leverage the new model for various tasks. One…

The iPhone 17 could inherit the Pixel 9’s most distinctive design feature
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A completely different camera layout

Why Tekever, a startup that makes spy drones used in Ukraine, is banking on AI
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The war in Ukraine has put a spotlight on drone technology over the last few years.From one-way and first-person-view attack drones to naval and reconnaissance drones, the Russia-Ukraine war has been…

I finally found a leather band for my Apple Watch that exudes quality (and it's on sale)
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Konsu is discounting their watch bands by 15% before the holiday season. Right now, you can grab one for $119 (save $21 at Konsu). While Apple's watch lineup are perhaps some of the most popular smart…

Apple just accidentally leaked the M4 MacBook Air
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Apple's latest macOS code contains references to two unreleased M4 Macs.It suggests we'll be getting new 13-and 15-inch MacBook Air models – likely in spring 2025.Apple's code is a bit like a pirate's…

Beautyrest Mattress Review: Testing Premium Beds From a Top-Rated Industry Veteran
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Our Verdict Best for: Combo sleeper Side sleeper Pros Both premium and affordable beds Strong hybrid constructions Free white-glove delivery and old mattress removal Accommodates all body types and…

Google Labs just got a redesign. Here are 6 reasons to check it out
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Google has plenty of experimental generative AI tools, including the newly updated NotebookLM, which you can start testing for free now.

AOC Agon Pro AG326UD
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Verdict The AOC Agon Pro AG326UD is a brilliant 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor that offers sublime image quality with deep blacks and marvellous detail, as well as a seriously adjustable stand and sleek…

Epic Games inks partnership to bring its Store to Telefonica devices
1 hour ago

Epic Games announced today that it has entered into a long-term partnership with telecommunications service provider Telefonica. Under the terms of the partnership, the Epic Games Store will now be…

Play Xbox games without a console with this Fire TV Stick 4K, Xbox controller, and Game Pass Ultimate bundle
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Settle in with some great games over the holidays.

How to watch the Geminid meteor shower this weekend
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One of the most dramatic astronomical events of the year is scheduled to peak this weekend.The Geminid meteor shower is considered one of the "best and most reliable" annual meteor showers in the…

Bensons for Beds iGel NanoTech 6000i Plushtop Mattress Review
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Verdict Using a clever layer of iGel NanoTech, the Bensons for Beds iGel NanoTech 6000i Plushtop Mattress manages heat well, moving it away when you’re hot and pushing it back when you’re cold. S oft…

Second Galaxy S24 One UI 7 beta update now set for this December day
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In a turn of events that will surprise almost no one, the rumored release date for the second One UI 7.0 beta update may have been pushed back. Everyone was expecting the update to drop today because…

GTA 6 players think Trailer 2 release could be at today's Game Awards and here’s why
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GTA 6 is still slated for 2025, and fans are convinced that the game's second trailer will appear at tonight's Game Awards, despite Rockstar Games' silence for over a year

LG ends Blu-ray player production as streaming dominance grows
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What just happened? One of the few remaining big-name manufacturers of Blu-ray players, LG, has discontinued production of the devices. It's sad news for fans of physical media and means that…

British Army zaps drones out of the sky with laser trucks
1 hour ago

The British Army has successfully destroyed flying drones for the first time using a high-energy laser mounted on an armored vehicle. If perfected, the technology could form an effective counter…

Pure Moment review: start the day right with this versatile clock radio
1 hour ago

I'm in the fortunate position of rarely needing an alarm clock, and on those occasions when I do need to wake up earlier than usual I can usually get by with the alarm on my phone. It's always a bit…

My favorite USB-C stocking stuffers for tech-savvy friends and family
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Stumped by what to get for that gadget-obsessed person on your holiday shopping list? You can't go wrong with one of these fun, small, and extremely useful USB-C gadgets.

Google's favorite Chrome extensions of 2024 can save you time and money
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This list of the best Chrome extensions of the year includes a dozen tools you might want to check out.

Xiaomi's new mini washer dryer has 20 different programmes – and it's only 18 inches tall
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Xiaomi has launched the Mijia Washing Machine Mini Washer and Dryer (1kg) in China, a compact washing appliance with an array of advanced cleaning programmes. It's 18 inches tall and heats water to a…

Vodafone’s current Google Pixel 9 deal is not to be missed
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Epic’s dream is starting to come true — its store will be preinstalled on ‘millions’ of Android …
1 hour ago

Telefónica, one of the largest carriers in the world serving the UK, Spain, Germany, and Latin America with the O2 and Movistar networks, will begin preinstalling the Epic Games Store on every new…

CEO of a startup using AI to fight insurance claim denials hopes to remove the 'fearfulness'…
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After working in the insurance industry, Warris Bokhari saw that claim denial was a core issue in American healthcare.So about two years ago, Bokhari launched Claimable, an AI startup aimed at…

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2024 vs Sony WF-1000XM5: which ANC earbuds are better?
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Bose and Sony have been locking horns in the headphone world for decades, and with both brands launching at least one new model a year, it is a constantly evolving battle to see who's on top.Bose's…

From studying to working out, these are the best earbuds of 2024
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If you're in the market for a new pair of earbuds, we have good news: You have a lot of options. The bad news? You have a lot of options, and your decision can get overwhelming fast. Wasn't life…

De’Longhi Tasciugo AriaDry Multi 14l review: A stylish dehumidifier for smaller homes
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And it shines in smaller spaces. Using it in an upstairs single bedroom, I saw humidity levels drop from 74% to 56% in the same two hour period. It’s also quite economical with its power consumption,…

OpenAI shows us how Apple Intelligence works with ChatGPT, which then promptly crashes
1 hour ago

Not a great start for Apple and OpenAI integration

Unknown Tracker Alerts will soon be actually useful on Galaxy phones
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Over the past few months, Gemini, Google's new-generation AI assistant, has received many new features and integrations. Most of those integrations were with Google's own services. In the future,…

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 might not be the strongest performer
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Samsung’s next compact foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 7, might not be a particularly impressive performer. Korean website Chosun.biz claims to have learned that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will…

Free YouTube app update could help keep the kids quiet over the holidays
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Google has updated the YouTube Kids app for phones.The new app offers better navigation, a new layout and age-appropriate video content for children.We’re approaching that time of the year again, when…

Humans Will Continue to Live in an Age of Incredible Food Waste
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Let me start with the following principle: “Energy is the only universal currency: One of its many forms must be transformed to get anything done.” Economies are just intricate systems set up to do…

Embedded data analytics startup Embeddable is still handpicking its customers despite strong…
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Tom Gardiner and Harry Marshall founded Trevor.io in 2016 as a no-code business intelligence platform to help non-data people run analysis on their internal data. That business was solid, but…

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft review: the little e-reader that compromised
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Amazon’s Kindle line-up has dominated the e-reader market for years, but second-place Kobo has seemingly been the one leading on innovation. It was first with a colour e-ink reader, and now Amazon is…

What Luigi Mangione's internet history might tell us
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Perhaps the most surprising thing about Luigi Mangione's internet footprint is that there's so much. Surprising to me, at least, since I've noticed that young people — those who grew up with the…

Firefox ditches Do Not Track because nobody was listening anyway
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When Firefox 135 is released in February, it'll ship with one less feature: Mozilla plans to remove the Do Not Track toggle from its Privacy and Security settings. The DNT toggle is already gone in…

YouTube's new audio dubbing tool automatically translates videos to other languages
1 hour ago

This clever tool makes your content available to non-English speakers and vice versa - and everything happens automatically.

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 2 business laptop review
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One Tech Tip: How to protect your communications through encryption
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LONDON -- After a sprawling hacking campaign exposed the communications of an unknown number of Americans, U.S. cybersecurity officials are advising people to use encryption in their communications.…

Australia to make tech giants pay for using news content from local media publishers
1 hour ago

After Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced that it would opt out of former Australian PM Scott Morrison-era law to pay for using news from local news publishers, the current…

Post Office scandal in 2024 – part 2: Capture, the prequel
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Years before the controversial Horizon system was introduced in 1999, subpostmasters who used a Post Office system known as Capture suffered unexplained branch account shortfalls and the consequences…

Cohesity Veritas 'combination' galvanises data protection grade
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Cohesity has completed its “combination” with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business. The company now claims to be the world’s largest data protection software provider by market share, saying…

Apple AirPods Pro 3 tipped for an earlier than expected release date
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RayNeo Air 2s extended reality glasses review
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Amazon is selling cars now
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You can now buy a new car on Amazon. The retail giant has launched Amazon Autos, enabling people across the U.S. to purchase their next vehicle via the online shopping platform like ordering…

Aliens, spy balloons, or drones? SUV-sized mystery objects spotted in US skies
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Unidentified flying objects said to be the size of sports utility vehicles have been spotted flying over parts of the northeastern US, prompting investigations by law enforcement and the FBI as…

Upvest, a stock trading API used by N26, Revolut and others, raises $105 million
1 hour ago

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Oura, watch out: Ultrahuman's smart ring suddenly looks a lot more appealing thanks to new free software update
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Ultrahuman has been on a roll in 2024, so much so that its latest wearable, the Ultrahuman Ring AIR, now has a 30% share in the smart ring market (as of November 2024).The company’s success is thanks…

Samsung could launch ‘Magnet Cases’ for Galaxy S25
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Belfast school opens first esports classroom in NI
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Cedar Lodge's vice-principal Peter Wilmont said it is the skills developed by the pupils through esports that really count."We became very excited about what the opportunities were with esports, both…

Dodge keeps true to its roots with the first electric Charger muscle car
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My favourite Prime Video show gets an action-packed trailer at long last
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Prime Video has become quite an asset for Amazon, with a range of shows that have built up big fanbases, but I'd make a pretty powerful argument that few of its originals have been as impressive as…

Australia lays fiendish tax trap for Meta – with an expensive escape hatch
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Australia has created a tax that only big tech companies must pay – but which they can also legally avoid by paying money to Aussie news publishers. The new tax – dubbed the "News Bargaining…

Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news
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The design of the scheme is yet to be finalised but it will apply to sites such as Facebook, Google and TikTok.Unlike the previous model, the new rules - called the News Bargaining Incentive - will…

The FCC just made your upcoming wearables, WiFi, and other gadgets better
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The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has decided to open up the entire 6 GHz band to be made in use for very low-power (VLP) devices. This would allow these devices to operate across a wide…

The DoJ wants to ban TikTok before Donald Trump takes office in January
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed an emergency motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals to deny TikTok's request to delay a new law that could lead to a ban on the app in the United States.…

Mullvad VPN audit: low number of vulnerabilities found and fixed, lots of praise
1 hour ago

Mullvad VPN is a popular privacy-focused VPN service. The service is using a disk-less infrastructure and has recently started to run encrypted DNS servers in RAM as well. You may also buy Mullvad…

Samsung unveils Galaxy Book 5 Pro with AI and Intel’s Lunar Lake chip
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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Book 5 Pro laptop today in South Korea. The laptop comes in two sizes and uses Intel's Lunar Lake series chip for faster AI performance. The Galaxy Book 5 Pro joins the…

Laam lands $5.5M to provide South Asian fashions to migrants around the world
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Demand for South Asian fashion is growing globally as more South Asians are migrating and settling in new markets, then buying ethnic wear for occasions like local festivals and weddings. However, not…

When is the Lego Fortnite Brick Life release time? How to play new social roleplaying mode
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LEGO Fortnite's huge new Brick Life mode will launch this week, letting players work jobs, customise houses and roleplay in a city with friends, and we know when you can play

Apple Intelligence expands to 6 more countries with iOS 18.2, iPadOS, 18.2 and macOS 15.2
1 hour ago

Apple Intelligence is now available for users in 6 more regions. However, it only supports the English language. The Cupertino company was biding its time, waiting on the sidelines watching Google…

ChatGPT down: OpenAI reports major outage across globe
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ChatGPT was coming back online after a global outage on Thursday morning saw users of the OpenAI chatbot service getting a message that it was “currently unavailable”. OpenAI said it had “identified…

Wahoo Elemnt Ace review: Struggling to keep pace
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The Wahoo Elemnt Ace is the latest cycling GPS computer from Wahoo. Sporting the largest screen ever seen on a cycling computer, it aims to bring the fight to Garmin and Hammerhead whose Edge 1050 and…

Blink Outdoor 4 review: affordable, beginner-friendly home security that gets the job done
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Google Pixel 9a leaks again, this time with complete specs and price
1 hour ago

With rumors suggesting an early launch, sometime in March 2025, the Google Pixel 9a has leaked once again. This time, the leak not only reveals the device's full specifications but also the pricing of…

Best AirPods for 2024
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Along with all of our wireless headphones and earbuds, we test Apple AirPods based on six key criteria: design, sound quality, noise-canceling performance, voice-calling performance, features and…

Citrix goes shopping in Europe and returns with gifts for security-conscious customers
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Citrix has gone on a European shopping trip, and come home with its bag of gifts bulging thanks to a pair of major buys: infosec outfits deviceTRUST and Strong Network. German outfit deviceTRUST's…

US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products
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BANGKOK -- The Biden administration plans to raise tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses. The notice from the U.S. Trade…

Meta donated $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
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Meta donated $1 million to Donald Trump's inaugural fund as the social media giant takes steps to improve relations with the president-elect.The donation was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.…

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and more go down in huge outage
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All of Meta’s platforms – Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and Threads – went down on Wednesday in a major outage that affected users around the world. The company’s systems suffered a major…

China preps another rocket that Beijing hopes will become its workhorse
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China is readying an upgraded and more capable rocket for its first launch, to advance its ambition of creating large constellations of satellites. The first Long March-8A was this week placed on a…

Android's New Features Help Stop Unwanted Bluetooth Trackers: Here's How To Use Them
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Late last year, Google launched an unknown tracker alert system that detects if an unknown object tracking device is moving with them. There have been numerous reports so far, where devices like…

OpenAI hit by outage after ‘technical issue’ impacts Meta social media apps
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OpenAI said its services have been affected by an outage, hours after Meta experienced a social media blackout with its apps. According to DownDetector UK, a website that monitors social media…

Voicemod announces Key gaming console voice-changing tech
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Voicemod announced today that it’s launching a new hardware device: Key, a dongle that allows console gamers to use the company’s voice-changing technology. It works with both PlayStation and Xbox…

Popular US Military Aircraft Nicknames (And The Stories Behind Them)
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Bill Chizek/Getty Images Where would militaries around the world be without their vehicles? From formidable weapons like heavy tanks to life-saving transports and speedy reconnaissance machines, they…

Mystery drones not from Iranian 'mothership' - Pentagon
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Dozens of sightings have been reported over New Jersey since 18 November, with 49 reported sightings on Sunday alone, Governor Phil Murphy said Monday. Some of the flights have taken place near…

Epic coughs up the dirty V-Bucks: Fortnite's 'dark pattern' refunds hit accounts
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Consumers tricked into making unwanted purchases in Epic Games' popular Fortnite title should see refunds start to hit their accounts this week, according to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The…

Harvard Is Releasing a Massive Free AI Training Dataset Funded by OpenAI and Microsoft
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The project’s leader says that allowing everyone to access the collection of public-domain books will help “level the playing field” in the AI industry.

Duux Bora Smart 30L Dehumidifier Review
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Verdict Duux may be a newcomer to home dehumidifiers, but the Duux Bora Smart 30L Dehumidifier is a brilliant effort. Combining an ultra-effective dehumidifier with smart controls, the 30L model is…

Hisense KitchenFit RB5K330GSFC Review
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Verdict At just 60cm deep, the Hisense KitchenFit RB5K330GSFC will sit flush with most kitchen counters, so you get a built-in effect without having to sacrifice internal space (most built-in models…

Securaki Smart Lock Review
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Verdict While most smart locks are expensive and they require you to buy extras, the Securaki Smart Lock bundles the lock, bridge, keypad and keyfob all for a similar price to lock-only rivals. This…

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Verdict The Twinkly Cluster is a rope of 400 bright, colourful bulbs, brought to life by smart mapping and a huge range of customisable programmes. At six metres long these lights are great for…

Meta Says It's '99% of the Way There' in Restoring Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
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Meta suffered a widespread outage across its social media and messaging apps on Wednesday, with Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads all affected. By the late afternoon, the…

Top 5 A.I. Features Every 3D Rendering Software Needs ASAP
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No, we don’t need ‘Text To 3D’ yet… but there definitely are AI features that could upgrade your 3D modeling and rendering workflow. I hate to phrase it this way, but it does seem like AI has somewhat…

Google boosts Android security against unknown tracking devices
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Google is adding a couple of new features to Android’s safety alert system that will help users find unknown trackers moving with them. The new features cover all tags and tracking devices that…

Steam is adding a new default option for game updates
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Valve is testing an option in the new Steam client beta that will force games by default to only download updates when you launch them.

Microsoft Edge edged its way to a boosted 13% market share on ... Pornhub. Windows also…
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Adult entertainment site Pornhub just shared 2024 traffic stats.Pornhub showed an increased share for Windows and Edge, but a decline for Xbox.Microsoft franchises like Minecraft and Overwatch…

Frontier Fiber Internet Review: Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability
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Frontier is merging with Verizon next year, but until then, it's fiber internet service is one of the best in the country.

Apple reportedly building AI server processor with help from Broadcom
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Apple is reportedly working with chip giant Broadcom to develop a custom server processor to power the AI services and features built into its operating systems. According to The Information, which…

Missing Apple Intelligence on Your iPhone After Installing iOS 18.2? Here's What You Need to Do
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Getting the new Apple Intelligence features such as Genmoji and ChatGPT integration requires an extra step.

Steam gains more settings to let you configure when exactly can a game update
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Best 4K TV for 2024
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With all of the TVs available today, and all of the technical terms and jargon associated with television technology, it can be tough to figure out what's important. Here's a quick guide to help cut…

Emoji making madness: iOS 18.2's Genmoji is Apple Intelligence's secret best feature
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One of the quirkiest new AI features found in iOS 18.2 is called Genmoji. Genmoji uses on-device AI to generate custom emoji designs. To create your own Genmoji, all you have to do is write out your…

Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift
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Quordle today – my hints and answers for Thursday, December 12 (game #1053)
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My clues will help you solve Quordle today and keep that streak going

NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Thursday, December 12 (game #284)
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Elon Musk’s net worth tops $400 billion, a historic first
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The Best Gaming Routers for December 2024
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Latency, or lag, refers to the time it takes for data to travel from your device to another. When you make a move in your online game, how long does it take to show up on the screen? Anything under…

YouTube Kids app now actually looks like YouTube
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PlayStation Plus’ Game Catalog additions for December include Forspoken, Sonic Frontiers and VR …
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Make your holiday plans now, because Sony has announced which games will be joining the Playstation Plus Game Catalog starting in December. The biggest highlight for PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra…

The Game Awards 2024 LIVE: Winners, Game of the Year, and every new trailer and announcement
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The best all-in-one computers of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
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Compact & Economical Micro-Home Is Designed To Address The Lack of Low-Cost Housing In India
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Coined the Tiny Home, this micro-home prototype was designed by Indian architects Harshit Singh Kothari and Tanvi Jain. The home is located on the outskirts of Indore, and it was designed as a…

Russia takes unusual route to hack Starlink-connected devices in Ukraine
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“Microsoft assesses that Secret Blizzard either used the Amadey malware as a service (MaaS) or accessed the Amadey command-and-control (C2) panels surreptitiously to download a PowerShell dropper on…

Ohsnap announces MCON mobile gaming controller for MagSafe smartphones
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Ohsnap has introduced MCON, a compact gaming controller designed for MagSafe-enabled smartphones. Set to launch on Kickstarter on January 2, 2025, and make its debut at CES 2025, MCON aims to provide…

NBC News Does Entire Piece Trying To Link CEO Shooting To ‘Violent Video Game’
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Of all the kinds of stupid that exist out there, certainly it’s the predictable stupid that is the most frustrating. And of all the kinds of predictable stupid that exist, one of the most predictable…

Why Google's quantum computing breakthrough is such a big deal
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Blocking Chinese spies from intercepting calls? There ought to be a law
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US telecoms carriers would be required to implement minimum cyber security standards and ensure their systems are not susceptible to hacks by nation-state attackers – like Salt Typhoon – under…

The iOS 18.2 update includes a special feature just for iPhone 16 Pro users
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If you have an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max, updated to iOS 18.2, and regularly use the Voice Memos app, then your phone just got even better if you’re a musician. Originally teased in…

Thousands of UK social media users experiencing ongoing Meta blackout
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The outage was first reported at around 6pm.

What OpenAI's Sora means for the future of truth
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There's a story from the earliest days of cinema that seems applicable to Sora, the text-to-video creation tool launched by OpenAI this week. And given that Sora's servers are struggling with demand,…

Senators, witnesses: $3B for ‘rip and replace’ a good start to preventing Salt Typhoon-style breaches
1 hour ago

The annual defense spending bill contains money the FCC has sought to use to reimburse telecommunications carriers for removing Chinese equipment.

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for iPhone in landmark AI integration with Apple
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Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More OpenAI demonstrated its new iPhone integration on Wednesday as iOS 18.2…

Xbox Insiders are now getting this highly sought out new feature to test out just in time for…
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Xbox Insiders in Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead get a new feature.Stream games you own directly to Xbox consoles without installing.The feature requires an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.Insiders…

HP Smart Tank 7001 / 7005 ink tank printer review
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OLED vs. QLED TV: Which panel type is best suited for your home?
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What's the difference between OLED and QLED TVs? Brightness level, picture quality, and price are just a few factors in deciding why you should buy one over the other.

Errant reference in macOS 15.2 seems to confirm M4 MacBook Airs for 2025
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The macOS 15.2 update that was released earlier today came with a handful of new features, plus something unexpected: an apparently accidental reference to the upcoming M4 MacBook Airs. MacRumors…

Best Air Purifiers of 2024
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To help inform our air purifier picks, we gathered 14 of the most popular models at the CNET Labs product testing facility in Louisville, Kentucky, where we put them through a rigorous set of tests.…

This Eufy 11S Max robot vacuum deal is 'terrific for the technophobes' and a super Christmas gift
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Say goodbye to vacuuming as you know it

Elon Musk becomes first person in history to amass $400billion fortune - surpassing combined…
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Published: 17:04 EST, 11 December 2024 | Updated: 17:09 EST, 11 December 2024 Elon Musk has become the first person in history to amass a fortune of more than $400 billion.His net worth now stands at…

The Raspberry Pi 500 is a state-of-the-art keyboard PC...just like the Tandy 1000 in the 1980s
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Old is new again

Judge orders WordPress parent company to stop blocking WP Engine
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Why it matters: A legal feud between the co-founder of WordPress and a private equity-owned WordPress hosting platform has taken a sharp turn in favor of the latter. WP Engine users can resume normal…

GM halts funding for Cruise robotaxi program
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DETROIT — General Motors’ move Tuesday to halt funding for its Cruise robotaxi program makes way for Silicon Valley rivals to take a firmer hold of the potentially multibillion-dollar business. But…

Your next favorite Christmas song might've been recorded on an iPhone
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Look out, Mariah

AI bots like ChatGPT are 'turning humans into forgetful zombies who can't make decisions'
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Worried psychologists are urgently looking at the effects that AI is having on human brains and they believe bots like ChatGPT are having ominious impacts

MasterClass On Call gives you on-demand access to AI facsimiles of its experts
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MasterClass is expanding beyond pre-recorded video lessons to offer on-demand mentorship from some of its most popular celebrity instructors. And if you’re wondering how the company has gotten some of…

Instagram, Threads, Whatsapp and more are still experiencing issues
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Meta apps and services like Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Messenger are still experience issues over two hours after a major outage prevented users from logging in or even loading the company's…

Windows 11 PCs and iPhones are about to cozy up and simplify file sharing
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Windows 11 will soon support file sharing with iOS through Phone Link.The feature is in testing now among Windows Insiders.Microsoft also shipped a Windows Insider build to the Canary Channel.Windows…

Best Apple Watch Deals: Score Big Discounts on the New Series 10, Rugged Ultra 2 or Watch SE
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T-Mobile has four offers for those seeking the Apple Watch SE. First up, you can get the Apple Watch SE for free if you sign up for an eligible plan. You'll see the savings in bill credits over 24…

How to Turn Off Apple Intelligence in iOS 18 (and Why You Should)
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iOS 18.2 is out now for iPhone, delivering the next round of Apple Intelligence features such as Genmoji and Visual Intelligence (available for the first time in the UK).Here's

Google Updates Android Privacy Dashboard With 7-Day View
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Google has introduced an updated Privacy dashboard ahead of its planned inclusion in Android 16. This enhancement, revealed in the first Android 16 developer preview, allows users to view up to seven…

Realme Neo7 Debuts with Dimensity 9300+ and 7,000mAh Battery
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The Realme Neo7 is the first smartphone in Realme’s new Neo series, combining premium features with midrange pricing. Powered by MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9300+ chipset, it boasts a robust 7,000…

If You've Got an iPhone 16 Put This MagSafe Case on Your Wish List While It's on Sale
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If you've taken the plunge and upgraded to one of Apple's latest iPhone 16 models, you'll want to make sure it's protected from spills and tumbles. A high-impact case should do just the trick, and…

Photobucket opted inactive users into privacy nightmare, lawsuit says
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Photobucket was sued Wednesday after a recent privacy policy update revealed plans to sell users' photos—including biometric identifiers like face and iris scans—to companies training generative AI…

Sonos plans return-to-office push for its product teams
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Turn your water bottle into a tactical carry all
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US Supreme Court bails on NVIDIA case, allowing a shareholder lawsuit to proceed
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The US Supreme Court dismissed an NVIDIA case it previously agreed to hear as “improvidently granted.” In other words: “Oops, we never should’ve taken this one.” The decision lets most of the lawsuit,…

GM moves away from the robotaxi business axing Cruise
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Facepalm: Building a robotaxi business isn't easy, even for one of the nation's biggest automobile manufacturers. General Motors has concluded that problems with regulation and operation, coupled with…

Apple adds ChatGPT integration in latest software update
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Tech giant Apple on Wednesday rolled out major updates to its artificial intelligence offerings that integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into its native applications, including Siri, on the iPhone. In a…

Google forges ahead with its next generation of AI technology while fending off a breakup threat
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Google on Wednesday unleashed another wave of artificial intelligence designed to tackle more of the work and thinking done by humans as it tries to stay on the technology's cutting edge while also…

Microsoft kills a handy Windows 11 feature that allowed quick calls or event creation
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Microsoft has a new entry in the list of deprecated Windows features. Unfortunately, it is not something old and long-abandoned, like the 15-year-old backup solution that Microsoft still suggests for…

Intel turmoil prompts S&P Global to downgrade chipmaker's credit rating
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Intel's troubles continue to compound after S&P Global on Tuesday downgraded its credit rating, citing concerns about the chipmaker's pace of recovery and management uncertainty. Intel's credit rating…

Pentagon says mystery drones over New Jersey are ‘not US military,’ not likely foreign
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In a press briefing on Wednesday, the Pentagon said it has no evidence that the mysterious drones that have been flying over New Jersey and other parts of the northeast U.S. in recent weeks were…

Photobucket sold users’ biometric data without consent, lawsuit says
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Photobucket was sued Wednesday after a recent privacy policy update revealed plans to sell users' photos—including biometric identifiers like face and iris scans—to companies training generative AI…

Midjourney is launching a multiplayer collaborative worldbuilding tool called ‘Patchwork’
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Apple HomePod update vastly improves its most used feature.
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Apple’s iOS 18.2 update also brings a useful update for the HomePod speaker range, which hasn’t received an awful lot of love lately. The update that arrives as part of HomePod 18.2 and will enable…

TCL TVs will use films made with generative AI to push targeted ads
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Advertising has become a focal point of TV software. We’re seeing companies that sell TV sets be increasingly interested in leveraging TV operating systems (OSes) for ads and tracking. This has led to…

Xbox previews cloud streaming of games you own on consoles
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Microsoft has started a beta test that will finally bring cloud streaming to Xbox consoles. Participants in the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha tiers of the Xbox Insiders program can start using this…

Meet TechHive, the new PCWorld home for smart home tech
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You may have already noticed articles on smart home security and video streaming appear on the site. Today, we announce a formal relationship between PCWorld and TechHive, its sister brand that covers…

Supreme Court shuts down Nvidia appeal — cryptomining class action suit will proceed
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Nvidia's legal battles continue to grow.

Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp Are Down
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Meta has been experiencing a widespread outage across its social media and messaging apps on Wednesday, with Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Threads all having problems…

Create Custom Illustrations With Image Playground in iOS 18.2
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Apple released iOS 18.2 on Dec. 11, more than a month after the tech company released iOS 18.1. The latest update brings a handful of new features to all iPhones, like a redesigned Mail app, and it…

Exclusive David Letterman channel launched on Samsung TV Plus
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Naturepedic Serenade Mattress Review 2024: Singing You to Sleep With Organic Comfort
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With its premium pricing and organic materials, is the Naturepedic Serenade worth the investment for eco-conscious sleepers?

Facebook, Threads, WhatsApp, Instagram stumble on and offline in global outage
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Meta's techies are likely having a bad day as the internet titan's Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram are suffering some degree of downtime globally. Services started dropping off around 0900 PT (1700…

Cheap Phone Scanner Shows Lots Of People Are Still Being Targeted By NSO Group Spyware
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NSO Group may be on the ropes but its flagship product continues to satisfy its customers — customers that include some of the worst human rights abusers in the world. Sure, recent developments have…

Android is making it easier to find unknown trackers to prevent stalking
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Ubisoft quietly adds Steam achievements to Assassin's Creed Black Flag and Unity
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Krispy Kreme Online Ordering Disrupted by Cyberattack
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Android will let you find unknown Bluetooth trackers instead of just warning you about them
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The advent of Bluetooth trackers has made it a lot easier to find your bag or keys when they’re lost, but it has also put inconspicuous tracking tools in the hands of people who might misuse them.…

Apple rolls out iOS 18.2 with new and improved ChatGPT-integrated Siri
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Here. Have some AI: Whether you're a fan of AI or not, there is no escaping it anymore. Microsoft, Google, and practically every other business remotely related to the tech industry are all in on the…

On the 5th day of OpenAI, ChatGPT partners with Apple for iOS 18.2
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For 12 days, the OpenAI daily live stream is unveiling 'new things, big and small.' Here's what's new today.

This Lenovo laptop solved my biggest issue with photo organization (even for iPhone users)
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Ubisoft will launch Captain Laserhawk Web3 game on December 18
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Sick of slow internet? Upgrade your line with Verizon and get free Netflix for a whole year
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Tony Blair: Taxes are too high. The NHS is coming apart at the seams. We need a…
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Get the 15.6-inch Asus ZenScreen for just $89 on Amazon.

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Google’s new Trillium AI chip delivers 4X speed and powers Gemini 2.0
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Apple Intelligence Finally Lands in the UK. EU Countries Aren't So Lucky
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Google adds Deep Research to Gemini for browsing the web on your behalf
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Google Reveals Gemini 2, AI Agents, and a Prototype Personal Assistant
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Google's new agentic AI feature even provides a digestible report to help you better understand complex topics.

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Google is testing Gemini AI agents that help you in video games
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Samsung SmartThings just got a huge YouTube Music upgrade for immaculate vibes at home
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After Chinese hackers infiltrated eight US telecommunications companies, the US government now recommends the use of encrypted messaging.

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Chatbot 'encouraged teen to kill parents over screen time limit'
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The rise of AI coding tools: is English the hot new programming language?
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Every Apple iPhone ranked in order of greatness
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The best iPhones for 2024: Which model should you buy?
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India start-up faces backlash over workplace stress stunt
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Can you solve the GCHQ Christmas challenge?
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Blue Origin's New Glenn will launch any day now – but it better hurry up
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Samsung gets rid of lock screen widgets carousel with One UI 7
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Alex Jones keeps Infowars for now after judge rejects The Onion's winning auction bid
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Doctor Who theme added to national sound archive to honor innovation, longevity
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Drone charging start-up partners with council
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Marc Andreessen says he's spent 'half' his time at Mar-a-Lago since the election, weighing in…
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