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TechCrunch |
WhatsApp’s biggest market is becoming its toughest test
Meta has three months to comply with Indian government directions that could affect how WhatsApp operates in the country.
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Slashdot |
Like Australia, Denmark Plans to Severely Restrict Social Media Use for Teenagers
"As Australia began enforcing a world-first social media ban for children under 16 years old this week, Denmark is planning to follow its lead," reports the Associated Press, "and severely restrict social media access for young people."
The Danish government announced last month that it had secured an agreement by three governing coalition and two opposition parties in parliament to ban access to social media for anyone under the age of 15. Such a measure would be the most sweeping step yet by ...
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Business Insider |
Reddit is arguing it's a 'collection of public fora' and not a social media company. Here's why.
In a lawsuit challenging an Australian law barring children under 16 from having social media accounts, Reddit argues it's not a social media company.
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xda-developers |
6 silent victims of the looming memory crisis
Practically anything with LPDDR memory is in for suffering
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TweakTown News |
Xbox explains why it's okay with keeping games at $70
Microsoft is pressuring Xbox to deliver higher profit margins, a move that undoubtedly explained Xbox's decision to try to charge $80 for new games.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Slashdot |
CEOS Plan to Spend More on AI in 2026 - Despite Spotty Returns
The Wall Street Journal reports that 68% of CEOs "plan to spend even more on AI in 2026, according to an annual survey of more than 350 public-company CEOs from advisory firm Teneo."And yet "less than half of current AI projects had generated more in returns than they had cost, respondents said."
They reported the most success using AI in marketing and customer service and challenges using it in higher-risk areas such as security, legal and human resources. Teneo also surveyed about 400 ...
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Business Insider |
I'm an empty nester and spent 6 months on my own in 3 countries. It helped me figure out what I wanted next.
Jennifer McGuire was afraid of waiting around for her four adult sons to visit, so she booked a solo trip to Italy, France, and Northern Ireland.
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Business Insider |
Elon Musk says Tesla is now testing driverless robotaxis, without a human safety monitor, on Austin's streets
A video circulating online appeared to show a Tesla Model Y robotaxi with no safety monitor inside driving on Austin streets.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Amadeus review: classical music is Bach and better than ever in Sky's reinvention of scathing rivalry
Forget everything you know about the history, play and movie – Sky's interpretation of Amadeus will make you see the story with fresh eyes.
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xda-developers |
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is what the franchise has needed for years
The reveal of Star Wars Galactic Racer at The game Awards 2025 fulfills something that Star Wars fans have wanted to see for a long time.
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MakeUseOf |
It looks like USB-C, but this symbol changes everything
Watch out for lightning strikes.
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Business Insider |
Critical Role's cofounders say they faced 3 big challenges making their new Prime Video series
"Mighty Nein" is the Critical Role crew's second animated series project with Amazon.
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Business Insider |
My manager and I got laid off, so we packed up our wetsuits and went to surf camp in Bali
Heath Kitson and William Lu planned a trip to Bali to learn surfing after getting laid off from their bank jobs.
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TweakTown News |
EA's $55 billion valuation reflects 'forward-looking value of IP,' Xbox studios boss says
Xbox game studios boss Matt Booty reflects on the $55 billion deal to take EA private, says EA's valuation is also based on the potential of games IP.Continue reading at TweakTown
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xda-developers |
Home Assistant's mobile widgets will change how you control your smart home
Transform your phone into a powerful smart home remote control.
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The Register |
Honeypots can help defenders, or damn them if implemented badly
PLUS: Crims could burn your AI budgets thanks to weak defaults; CISA's top 25 vulns for 2025; And more
Infosec In Brief The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has found that cyber-deception tactics such as honeypots and decoy accounts designed to fool attackers can be useful if implemented very carefully.…
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Business Insider |
How the world's largest truck stop makes 350,000 meals a year
Iowa 80 in Walcott, Iowa, is the Disney World for truckers. But why are family-owned truck stops like this one drying up across America?
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TechCrunch |
Grok got crucial facts wrong about Bondi Beach shooting
Grok, the chatbot built by Elon Musk’s xAI and popularized on his social media platform X, appears to have repeatedly spread misinformation about today’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia.
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Boy Genius Report |
Winona Ryder Had A Major Condition To Join Netflix's Stranger Things
While joining Netflix's Stranger Things nearly a decade ago, Winona Ryder had a major condition concerning one of her other projects. Here's what it was.
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Business Insider |
My tween kept asking to chat with her friends online. Now, in Australia, I can just say, 'it's against the law.'
Leon Spencer, an Australian dad, wants his kids to meet up with friends in person, not become products for advertisers.
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xda-developers |
This self-hosted tool makes remote tech support for family painless
Stop guessing what's on their screen
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MakeUseOf |
ChatGPT still can't answer this simple question
It's 2026, and this basic question still eludes ChatGPT
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Mashable! |
You can get a MacBook Pro for $400 if you act fast
Get one of Apple's most powerful laptops, the MacBook Pro, for only $399.97 (reg. $1,580).
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Mashable! |
Give your Mac Microsoft’s best tools for under $10 each
Give your Mac a boost with this Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac 2021 lifetime license, on sale now for just $49.97 (reg. $219).
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Slashdot |
'Investors in Limbo'. Will the TikTok Deal's Deadline Be Extended Again?
An anonymous reader shared this report from the BBC:A billionaire investor keen on buying TikTok's US operations has told the BBC he has been left in limbo as the latest deadline for the app's sale looms.
The US has repeatedly delayed the date by which the platform's Chinese owner, Bytedance, must sell or be blocked for American users. US President Donald Trump appears poised to extend the deadline for a fifth time on Tuesday. "We're just standing by and waiting to see what happens," investo...
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TweakTown News |
Left 4 Dead creator reveals 4:Loop, a new time loop roguelike shooter from PlayStation
Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth reveals his new PlayStation-funded co-op game, a new 4 player time loop roguelike shooter offering 'endless replayability'Continue reading at TweakTown
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Boy Genius Report |
This Is Considered The Best Major Smart TV Brand In Terms Of Customer Satisfaction
For years now, one smart TV brand has stood out from the crowd by consistently offering a dependable experience, serving as a benchmark for the industry.
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xda-developers |
Bitlocker is the only drive encryption tool Windows users need
On Windows 11, BitLocker offers more than enough drive encryption features for most people.
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MakeUseOf |
Your Wi-Fi password doesn’t matter if you’re ignoring this setting
Worse, this setting is often enabled by default.
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Boy Genius Report |
The Oldest Nuclear Power Plant In The World Is Facing Public Backlash
The world's oldest nuclear power plant still in use was brought online back in 1969, and it continued operation is a source of ongoing controversy.
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TechCrunch |
Mesa shuts down credit card that rewarded cardholders for paying their mortgages
Fintech startup Mesa has shut down its Homeowners Card, which awarded points to cardholders for paying their mortgages.
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Slashdot |
Podcast Industry Under Siege as AI Bot Flood Airways with Thousands of Programs
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Los Angeles Times:Popular podcast host Steven Bartlett has used an AI clone to launch a new kind of content aimed at the 13 million followers of his podcast "Diary of a CEO." On YouTube, his clone narrates "100 CEOs With Steven Bartlett," which adds AI-generated animation to Bartlett's cloned voice to tell the life stories of entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs and Richard Branson. Erica Mandy, the Redondo Beach-based host of the daily news podcas...
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Slashdot |
Podcast Industry Under Siege as AI Bots Flood Airways with Thousands of Programs
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Los Angeles Times:Popular podcast host Steven Bartlett has used an AI clone to launch a new kind of content aimed at the 13 million followers of his podcast "Diary of a CEO." On YouTube, his clone narrates "100 CEOs With Steven Bartlett," which adds AI-generated animation to Bartlett's cloned voice to tell the life stories of entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs and Richard Branson. Erica Mandy, the Redondo Beach-based host of the daily news podcas...
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Business Insider |
World Cup 2026 ticket prices blow past original projections as FIFA embraces variable pricing
The cheapest ticket to attend the USA's opening 2026 World Cup match against Paraguay is $1,120 — a steep jump from initial estimates shared in 2018.
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Business Insider |
All my kids have grown up, so we've changed our holiday traditions. We scaled back on decorations and added a day of festivities.
As our blended family grew, our holiday traditions shifted — from expanding Christmas to embracing new rituals that match who our kids are today.
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Boy Genius Report |
Every Roku Streaming Device, Ranked From Worst To Best
Confused by the lineup? We ranked every Roku streaming device from worst to best to help you find the perfect 4K, HDR, or budget stick for your TV.
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Gizmodo |
The New ‘Paranormal Activity’ May Have Already Found Its Director
A fresh new face with similar tastes could take the reigns for the return of 'Paranormal Activity.'
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Boing Boing |
From vibranium to unobtainium: the periodic table of made-up stuff
Science fiction has always needed materials that don't exist. How else do you explain a lightsaber, power a warp drive, or make a superhero's shield indestructible? Over a century of storytelling has produced a shadow periodic table of invented elements, each with properties carefully calibrated to whatever the plot requires. — Read the rest
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ZDNet |
20+ useful Roku shortcuts and menus that every user should know about (and how to access them)
You're not using your Roku system to its full potential. These secret menus, settings, and hacks will unlock that for you.
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Neowin |
Samsung 27-, 32-inch Odyssey QD-OLED G8 4K 240Hz gaming monitors are absolutely great deals
Samsung's Odyssey G8 QD-OLED 27-inch and 32-inch gaming monitors are absolutely superb deals. Don't miss out!
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Boy Genius Report |
The 10 Most Reliable Electric SUVs In 2025 According To Consumer Reports
Researching electric SUVs can prove difficult, so Consumer Reports compiled a list that says which ones are the most reliable and why you should trust them.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 15 #652
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 15, No. 652.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 15, #918
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Dec. 15, #918
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xda-developers |
Forget custom Linux distros, here's how I make Ubuntu look like Windows
if you want to switch to Linux while kleeping the familiarity of Windows, you don't need a custom distro. Just use Ubuntu with these tricks.
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CNET News |
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 15, #1640
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Dec. 15, No. 1,640.
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PetaPixel |
K&F Concept’s Popod 3-in-1 Tripod and Selfie Stick Transforms Mobile Creation
K&F CONCEPT CONCEPT has expanded its lineup of photography accessories with the Popod 72" Phone Tripod, a 3-in-1 magnetic tripod and selfie stick designed for mobile creators. With a snap-open design, adjustable tripod head, Bluetooth remote, and support for 1/4" screw-mounted accessories, the Popod aims to simplify content creation for solo shooters and small-scale creators.
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MakeUseOf |
I replaced all my backup tools with this free open-source one
A single open-source backup tool that outperforms paid services.
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Boing Boing |
Hero wrestles gun from terrorist at Bondi Beach
It's been a terrible week for gun violence, both here and around the world. Early Sunday, two shooters opened fire at Australia's Bondi Beach, killing 15 people. Most people run from danger — understandably. Plenty of armchair commandos and tactical wannabes love to theorize about how they'd stop a violent incident with their concealed carry and weekend warrior training. — Read the rest
The post Hero wrestles gun from terrorist at Bondi Beach appeared first on Boing Boing.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Lenny Kravitz’s pirate king Bawma fronts the villains of IO Interactive’s bold James Bond reimagining 007 First Light
IO Interactive’s Senior Licensing Producer, Theuns Smit, explains creating the ultimate spy-thriller experience through presentation and gameplay.
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Boing Boing |
Social media posts may stop you from visiting the United States
Despite travel warnings from your government, are you thinking about visiting the United States? Can you remember posting anything on Facebook, Xitter, or Bluesky about Trump's love for creating trauma in young people, the notion that white isn't the only skin color that allows for respect from government officials, or a desire to have sex with a bald eagle? — Read the rest
The post Social media posts may stop you from visiting the United States appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Boing Boing |
Pixel 10 Pro Fold replaces laptop for digital nomad productivity
I am a mobile productivity junkie. Living as a nomad for over a decade, I have tried and replaced a variety of mobile productivity solutions. I've got a laptop, sure. But I'm always on the lookout for a setup that allows me to leave my PC behind and take as little with me to work as possible. — Read the rest
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Boy Genius Report |
Is Wireless HDMI As Good As Wired?
Can wireless HDMI really replace your cables without issue? We break down the pros and cons of wireless transmitters versus standard cables to help you decide.
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TweakTown News |
Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic will release before 2030, game director Casey Hudson says
The new Star Wars Fate of the Old Republic RPG will be out before 2030 despite the group that's making it, Arcanaut Studios, being very, very young.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Slashdot |
Entry-Level Tech Workers Confront an AI-Fueled Jobpocalypse
AI "has gutted entry-level roles in the tech industry," reports Rest of World.
One student at a high-ranking engineering college in India tells them that among his 400 classmates, "fewer than 25% have secured job offers... there's a sense of panic on the campus."Students at engineering colleges in India, China, Dubai, and Kenya are facing a "jobpocalypse" as artificial intelligence replaces humans in entry-level roles. Tasks once assigned to fresh graduates, such as debugging, testing, and ...
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xda-developers |
Every PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra game from December 2025, ranked
Skate Story, Assassin's Creed Mirage, and more are worth PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra subscribers' time this month
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Business Insider |
OpenAI's head of Codex says the bottleneck to AGI is humanity's inability to type fast enough
OpenAI's Alexander Embiricos, who leads product development for its coding platform, said the need to review AI's work with prompts is limiting progress.
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Business Insider |
I picked up this gift-giving hack from an ex, and it guarantees the most thoughtful presents
I became a better gift-giver after changing one small habit. Here's how I find thoughtful, personal gifts without the last-minute rush.
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Boy Genius Report |
5 Essential Tech Accessories Under $20 Every Office Worker Needs
You don't need to spend a lot of money to give your office space a little upgrade. These accessories are cheap and will come in handy while you're working.
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Android Police - Andro... |
Amazon's Fire tablets are slow, but you can give them a little pep with a few simple tweaks
Get your Fire tablet up to speed
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xda-developers |
Your USB ports have different speeds, and you're using them wrong
You might be limiting your USB devices without knowing it
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Neowin |
Lifetime access to Pok Pok's Montessori Games now $210 off with this coupon
Montessori play in a whole new way! Pok Pok introduces your kids to technology through non-addictive, educational games without over stimulating them.
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Techdirt |
Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt
This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is drew repeating an important point about how ICE keeps deporting people while blowing off court rulings: Nothing will change Until the courts charge some people with contempt and issue some prison time. In second place, it’s MrWilson with thoughts on the assertion that calling […]
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Gizmodo |
‘Fate of the Republic’ Will (Probably?) Be Out Before Decade’s End
If Arcanauts has its way, it won't be too long of a wait for 'Fate of the Old Republic'...but you're gonna do some waiting regardless.
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Boy Genius Report |
The Best Way To Keep Your Laptop's Keyboard Clean
Is your laptop keyboard looking grimy? Discover the safest and most effective methods to remove dust, crumbs, and oils for a pristine typing experience.
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Neowin |
Surface Laptop 2025 is down to its lowest price of just $749
Microsoft's latest Surface Laptop with a 13-inch display and a beautiful new color is down to a new all-time low price.
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Boy Genius Report |
Is Nuclear Power 100% Clean? Here's What You Should Know
When you compare it to coal, nuclear power has a reputation for being squeaky clean, but there's more to the story than you might be thinking.
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Android Police - Andro... |
How to back up your old Android text messages
Free yourself from old texts
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AppleInsider News |
Amazon's $399 Samsung M8 USB-C monitor deal ends today
The $300 discount on the 32-inch M8 4K display ends tonight, with the monitor arriving by Christmas.Get a Samsung M8 monitor for $399 today only - Image credit: SamsungYou can pick up the Samsung M8 Smart Monitor for $399.99 at your choice of Amazon and B&H Photo, with Amazon stating its deal ends tonight. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Toshiba wants to launch a 55TB hard drive by 2030, 40TB model set to appear in 2026, new slides show
Toshiba’s new roadmap shows a 40TB hard drive arriving in 2026 and a push toward 55TB models by 2030 as it advances platter stacking technologies.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Kindle deals are back at Amazon and arrive before Christmas - shop deals form $89.99
Kindle e-reader deals are back at Amazon and arrive before Christmas — here are the best deals, with up to 20% in savings and prices starting at just $89.99.
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Slashdot |
Polar Bears are Rewiring Their Own Genetics to Survive a Warming Climate
"Polar bears are still sadly expected to go extinct this century," with two-thirds of the population gone by 2050," says the lead researcher on a new study from the University of East Anglia in Britain.
But their research also suggests polar bears "are rapidly rewiring their own genetics in a bid to survive," reports NBC News, in "the first documented case of rising temperatures driving genetic change in a mammal.""I believe our work really does offer a glimmer of hope — a window of o...
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Boy Genius Report |
13 3D Printing Projects You Must Try
3D printing is a fun hobby and there are many useful items that you can make. Here are 13 projects you can try out to test your 3D printing skills.
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xda-developers |
These 6 Vim plugins make it compete with VS Code
With the right plugins, Vim can give VS Code a run for its money
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MakeUseOf |
These 5 Microsoft Edge features save me hours of busywork each week
I finally know why power users swear by these underrated Edge features.
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VentureBeat |
Build vs buy is dead — AI just killed it
Picture this: You're sitting in a conference room, halfway through a vendor pitch. The demo looks solid, and pricing fits nicely under budget. The timeline seems reasonable too. Everyone’s nodding along.You’re literally minutes away from saying yes.Then someone from your finance team walks in. They see the deck and frown. A few minutes later, they shoot you a message on Slack: “Actually, I threw together a version of this last week. Took me 2 hours in Cursor. Wanna take a look?”Wait...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
You've gotta see the festive app guaranteed to inject hilarity into your Christmas
Homescreen Heroes: ElfYourself lets you star in up to 27 elf-themed dance videos
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9to5Mac |
Ottocast launches new CarPlay AI Box plus wireless adapter with rear cabin monitoring
If you’ve been looking to upgrade your car’s tech without breaking the bank on a new vehicle, Ottocast just dropped two products worth checking out.
The OttoAibox P3 Pro brings AI voice control and Android apps to your existing CarPlay setup, while the Cabin Care adapter adds wireless CarPlay plus a rear-seat camera for keeping an eye on the little ones. Both are designed to work with what you’ve already got installed, which is pretty much the whole point.
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Boy Genius Report |
5 Essential Kodi Add-Ons Every Cable Cutter Needs
If you're jumping into Kodi for the first time, and want to get the best experience watching local TV content, these add-ons help streamline your watch time.
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Gizmodo |
Grok Is Glitching and Spewing Misinformation About The Bondi Beach Shooting
Grok has lost it. Again.
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9to5Mac |
Hands-on with Anker’s new 20,100mAh battery bank: 220W output, compact design
Anker is back at it again with a new 20,100mAh power bank, under its Anker Prime brand. This power bank has three ports, offers up to 220W of output, and comes in a pretty compact package. It’s available for purchase on Amazon for $129.
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AppleInsider News |
Locked out: How a gift card purchase destroyed an Apple account
The locking of an Apple Account and the difficulty one loyal Apple customer has experienced in regaining access is a stark reminder to be vigilant when buying gift cards for the holidays.A selection of Apple Gift Card designs - Image Credit: AppleWhile holiday presents tend to involve physical items or cash, gift cards are often included in the mix, especially as a last-minute purchase. However, as one prominent Apple user has discovered, sometimes buying a gift card can be hazardous, even if th...
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Boy Genius Report |
Do Smart TVs Come With A Built-In Antenna?
Those who grew up using TVs with built-in antennas that captured local broadcasts may be wondering if modern smart TVs are still designed this way.
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The Guardian |
The best cordless leaf blowers in the US to cut down time without bothering neighbors
Battery-powered leaf blowers from Ryobi, Ego and Stihl quickly clean up leaves with no gas, no smell, and dramatically less noiseIn the UK? The best leaf blowers: 10 favourites to speed up raking – plus smart ways to reuse your fallen leavesSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better thingsElectric leaf blowers are on track to soon outsell their obnoxious gas counterparts, and for good reason. They’re easier to start, require almost no maintenance, and man...
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CNET News |
Netflix Has Stopped Allowing Streaming From Phone to TV: How to Watch Now
On most TVs, you'll now need to use the official Netflix app to watch the streaming service.
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xda-developers |
Google is bringing NotebookLM into Gemini, and it could change how you use both
Two of my favorites, finally working together.
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xda-developers |
Your monitor's refresh rate matters less than response time
Even a 240Hz monitor won't be good enough if the response time is mediocre
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MakeUseOf |
The laptop accessory I neglected ended up costing me a fortune
If you have a laptop, you also have this accessory, but neglecting it can cost you a fortune.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Pantone's color of 2026 is creamy Cloud Dancer – and here are 12 ways to bring it into your kitchen
This soft off-white shade will complement your existing style, whether it's classic or modern.
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9to5Mac |
Bizarre iOS 26 bug causes some Android camera photos to turn red in iPhone Photos app
Users have been noticing a weird iPhone bug with some pictures they have saved in their Photos app on iOS 26; sometimes, photos taken from Android phones are being imported into the Photos with a seemingly intense red color filter applied.
What’s even stranger is this red haze only shows when you actually tap on an image in Photos and zoom in. The preview thumbnails preserve their full color so if you are just scrolling through your library, you might not see anything wrong. Luckily, this ...
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Boy Genius Report |
Scientists Discovered A Connection Between Tinnitus And Sleep
If you suffer from tinnitus, you know how annoying that persistent ringing can be, but a team of researchers has found a potential treatment.
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Slashdot |
America Adds 11.7 GW of New Solar Capacity in Q3 - Third Largest Quarter on Record
America's solar industry "just delivered another huge quarter," reports Electrek, "installing 11.7 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in Q3 2025. That makes it the third-largest quarter on record and pushes total solar additions this year past 30 GW..."According to the new "US Solar Market Insight Q4 2025" report from Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, 85% of all new power added to the grid during the first nine months of the Trump administration came from solar and st...
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xda-developers |
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review: The most disappointing Switch 2 game of 2025
The long-awaited fourth entry in the Metroid Prime series was ultimately a disappointment
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MakeUseOf |
I tried to make my toaster smart with Arduino — it did not go as planned
When a simple toaster meets an overzealous maker, disaster ensues.
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Android Police - Andro... |
What's going on with the Galaxy S26 Ultra? [Video]
What is being cancelled?
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Android 17 could finally introduce Motion Cues to combat motion sickness – matching the same feature in iOS
Android devices could work better for passengers if this anti-motion sickness feature finally sees the light of day.
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TechCrunch |
Making sense of the risky Netflix-Warner Bros. deal
Netflix's $82.6 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. encapsulates a fraught moment for Hollywood, as the entertainment business is increasingly overshadowed by tech giants.
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Gizmodo |
The Two ‘It’ Movies May Finally Get Their Extended Cut
Andy Muschietti let longtime fans know he's still got a supercut of the 'It' duology on his mind that he wants to make happen.
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Boing Boing |
Book data reveals most readers quit almost immediately
In 2014, mathematician Jordan Ellenberg invented a way to quantify something publishers and authors had long suspected: most people don't finish the books they buy. He called it the Hawking Index, named after Stephen Hawking's "A Brief History of Time," famously dubbed "the most unread book of all time." — Read the rest
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Boy Genius Report |
4 Things You Can Actually Store In Apple Wallet
The Apple Wallet is a handy tool on every iPhone that lots of people use for payments. However, did you know there are other things you can store on it?
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Tom's Hardware |
5D glass storage 'memory crystals' promise up to 13.8 billion years of data storage resilience, which is roughly the age of the universe — crams 360 terabytes into 5-inch glass disc with femtosecond laser
SPhotonix says it has moved its so-called 5D Memory Crystal technology out of the lab and closer to real-world deployment.
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WhatsApp’s biggest market is becoming its toughest test
