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Neowin |
Google offers free battery replacements for Pixel 7a devices with swollen batteries
While Google will replace the Pixel 7a battery for free, you'll only be able to take advantage of this offer if you live in these countries.
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Neowin |
Microsoft explains benefits of why it will soon prompt M365 files be backed up to OneDrive
Microsoft has announced that it will soon prompt users to back up their Microsoft 365 app files to OneDrive. It has also outlined the benefits of doing so.
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Android Police - Andro... |
Google will replace your Pixel 7a's swollen battery for free
Another Pixel with battery woes
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Digital Trends |
Dramatic satellite footage shows dust storm tearing across landscape
Striking footage showing a dust storm sweeping across a part of Mexico has been shared by CIRA (Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere). The dramatic clip, which plays at faster-than-normal speed, shows the enormous cloud of dust moving across the land like a huge wave of water. After watching it, Colorado-based scientist Dakota Smith described […]
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Mashable! |
How to watch the 2025 MotoGP World Championship online for free
Live stream the 2025 MotoGP World Championship for free from anywhere in the world.
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TweakTown News |
Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer hits two milestones ahead of trailer 2 releasing
The Grand Theft Auto VI trailer has reached two milestones ahead of the release of the second trailer, with Take-Two scheduled for an earnings call in May. Continue reading at TweakTown >
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NYT > Technology |
On TikTok, Chinese Manufacturers Open a New Line in the Trade War
Videos on the social media app, filmed at factories in China, urge viewers to buy luxury goods directly, as tariffs drive up prices. Americans are receptive.
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Mashable! |
Download cozy mystery books for free in the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day
How to get free books on Stuff Your Kindle Day. Download free cozy mystery books on the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day.
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Mashable! |
40 of the best MIT courses you can take online for free
Find the best free online courses from MIT.
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Mashable! |
How to unblock Pornhub for free in South Carolina
How to unblock porn for free in South Carolina. Unblock and watch Pornhub for free from anywhere in the world.
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Mashable! |
How to watch the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of Spain online for free
Live stream the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of Spain for free from anywhere in the world.
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Mashable! |
How to unblock XVideos for free
How to unblock porn for free. Unblock XVideos for free from anywhere in the world.
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Mashable! |
The best cordless lawn mowers in 2025
The best cordless lawn mowers from top brands like Flymo and Einhell.
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Mashable! |
Hurdle hints and answers for April 24, 2025
Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.
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Mashable! |
The best smart scale in 2025
The best smart scales from top brands like Garmin and Fitbit.
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Mashable! |
The best earbuds in 2025
The best wired, wireless, and wire-free earbuds from top brands like Bose and Apple.
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Mashable! |
The best air fryers in 2025
Still don't understand how air fryers work? We got you.
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The Register |
India’s services giants brace for impact as US tariffs bite their customers
Wipro was forced to pause an active SAP project due to client’s jitters
India’s big four IT services players are all concerned that the USA’s new tariffs regime may see some of their customers spend less on tech – but later spend more to cope with whatever changes are needed to compete in a changed global trade system.…
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9to5Mac |
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are set to go live any minute now
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are now live (or will be momentarily) at Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and more. Nintendo hosted its long-awaited Switch 2 Direct on April 2, 2025 after officially unveiling the new Switch 2 console back in January, and, after pre-orders were initially delayed, they are finally set to go live at (just about) all major retailers in the U.S any minute, and it might be a good idea to go get in the queue folks, just in case.
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Slashdot |
Stroke Patients Have High Levels of Microplastics Clogging Their Arteries, Researchers Find
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Business Insider: There is some microplastics in normal, healthy arteries," Dr. Ross Clark, a University of New Mexico medical researcher who led the study, told Business Insider before he presented his findings at the meeting of the American Heart Association in Baltimore on Tuesday. "But the amount that's there when they become diseased -- and become diseased with symptoms -- is really, really different," Clark said. Clark and his team measured micropla...
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xda-developers |
This Windows 11 update broke a plane in GTA San Andreas...20 years later
Twenty years later, Windows 11 24H2 apparently brings back a bug in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
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Techdirt |
John Carmack: Calm Down About Video Game AI Tech Demos, Folks
The fear over industry disruptions due to technological advances is so predictable that we have the entire “buggy whip” analogy pre-built to rebut it. For the uninitiated, the analogy harkens back to when the automobile came into wide circulation and the disruption it had on the makers of horse buggy tools, like the whip for […]
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xda-developers |
This stand lets you attach three monitors to a laptop via one USB port, and it's pretty amazing
The ultimate productivity accessory.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Your TV is now an Xbox: LG displays can now cloud stream Game Pass games without a console
LG TVs are the latest gadgets to pick up Xbox cloud streaming support, with the app coming to webOS 24.
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BetaNews |
Roku reveals its own battery-powered smart home cameras with TV integration
Roku is going in a new direction with its latest smart home products, stepping away from the rebadged Wyze cameras it offered in the past. This time, the company is rolling out security cameras designed entirely in-house. The new Roku Battery Camera and Roku Battery Camera Plus promise easier installation, longer battery life, and deep integration with the Roku ecosystem. These weather-resistant cameras are built to work indoors or outdoors, and because they run on rechargeable batteries, there
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AppleInsider News |
Uncertainty returns for Apple as Trump tariff pause halved for countries not making a deal
The lack of strategy in the Trump administration's execution of tariffs continues, as the President promises to "set the tariff" on entities that don't make deals in the "next couple of weeks."Tariffs could affect iPhone prices in the fallAfter historic ups and downs in the market, things flattened out a bit while President Trump paused the extreme tariffs levied on "Liberation Day." Markets actually closed slightly up on Wednesday due to signs of the US planning to ease pressure off of China, b...
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, April 24
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 24.
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xda-developers |
5 issues I faced when setting up a NAS for the first time and how I fixed them
Setting up your storage server comes with its challenges
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Mashable! |
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 24, 2025
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
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Mashable! |
NYT Strands hints, answers for April 24
The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.
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Mashable! |
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 24
Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the puzzle.
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Mashable! |
Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 24, 2025
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1405 on April 24 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
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Slashdot |
Google Forcing Some Remote Workers To Come Back 3 Days a Week or Lose Their Jobs
Five years removed from the onset of the Covid pandemic, Google is demanding that some remote employees return to the office if they want to keep their jobs and avoid being part of broader cost cuts at the company. CNBC reports: Several units within Google have told remote staffers that their roles may be at risk if they don't start showing up at the closest office for a hybrid work schedule, according to internal documents viewed by CNBC. Some of those employees were previously approved for rem...
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Business Insider |
Where to buy Nintendo Switch 2: Preorder stock updates- blue shelled by bots again?
It's the biggest gaming launch in years and we can help you play on day one with our guide to finding a Nintendo Switch 2 preorder.
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Digital Trends |
How to watch NASA’s first all-female spacewalk since 2023
NASA is making final preparations for its first spacewalk since January. It’ll also be the first all-female spacewalk since November 2023 and only the fifth in NASA’s history. Astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers will be participating in the so-called “extravehicular activity (EVA)” on Thursday, May 1. It’ll be McLain’s third EVA after taking part […]
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Neowin |
Sony's Ghost of Yotei gets an October launch date, special editions detailed
Sony and Sucker Punch have announced an October launch date for the PlayStation exclusive Ghost of Yotei.
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Boy Genius Report |
Thunderbolts* has two wild credits scenes, and they both leaked
I said a few days ago that the big Thunderbolts* reveals are imminent. At the time, we learned that Marvel would hold fan screenings in …
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TechCrunch |
Mystery will may reveal Zappos founder’s final wishes
According to the WSJ, a recently discovered will suggests late Zappos co-founder Tony Hsieh had concrete plans for his fortune despite previous beliefs that he died without leaving instructions for an estate that’s estimated to be worth $1.2 billion. Among other things, the document, signed in 2015 and included in a recent court filing, contains […]
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Business Insider |
Inside Europe's plans to strike back in a Trump trade war
Trump's mercantilist approach to foreign policy has caused transatlantic tensions. European allies are considering how to respond.
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Business Insider |
Past Met Gala hosts, co-chairs: A list of every celebrity enlisted by Anna Wintour since 1995
Anna Wintour has hosted the Met Gala since 1995 alongside fashion designers and celebrities, from Karl Lagerfeld to Zendaya and Colman Domingo.
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xda-developers |
4 things I wish I knew before getting an AIO cooler
I really wish I had known this about all-in-one coolers.
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Slashdot |
New Jersey Sues Property Management Software Firm RealPage, Says Collusion With Landlords Drives Up Rents
New Jersey sued the property management software company RealPage, accusing it and 10 of the state's largest landlords of conspiring to drive up residential rents, violating federal and state antitrust laws and New Jersey consumer fraud laws. From a report: The complaint filed on Wednesday by state Attorney General Matthew Platkin said the defendants, including AvalonBay Communities illegally used RealPage's revenue management software and algorithms to inflate rents for apartments in multifamil...
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VentureBeat |
Assassin’s Creed Shadows sneaks to top of March sales | Circana
Despite some controversy leading up to its release, Assassin’s Creed Shadows managed to rise to the top of March sales charts in the U.S., according to industry-tracking firm Circana. It was one of several releases that month to make it onto the charts, with Shadows also becoming the second-best-selling game of the year. However, sales […]
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xda-developers |
Expand your network with this dirt cheap 5-port Gigabit Ethernet switch — now just $10
An easy way to expand your setup
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The Register |
Ransomware scum and other crims bilked victims out of a 'staggering' $16.6B last year, says FBI
Biggest threat to America's critical infrastructure? Ransomware
Digital scammers and extortionists bilked businesses and individuals in the US out of a "staggering" $16.6 billion last year, according to the FBI — the highest losses recorded since bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) started tracking them 25 years ago.…
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Neowin |
Data classifications labels for Gmail leaves open beta, now generally available
Data classification labels are handy for organizing sensitive emails. Now, Google has made them widely available for Gmail customers.
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Neowin |
Amazon announces new EC2 Graviton4-based instances with NVMe SSD storage
Amazon has announced new EC2 instances powered by its custom Graviton4 ARM processors and NVMe SSD storage for better cloud performance.
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Slashdot |
Draft Executive Order Outlines Plan To Integrate AI Into K-12 Schools
A draft executive order from the Trump administration proposes integrating AI into K-12 education by directing federal agencies to promote AI literacy, train teachers, and establish public-private partnerships. "The draft is marked 'predecisional' and could be subject to change before it is signed, or it could be abandoned," notes the Washington Post. From the report: Titled "Advancing artificial intelligence education for American youth," the draft order would establish a White House task force...
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Android Police - Andro... |
No need to splurge — grabs these top-rated wireless earbuds for just $13
Perfect for those on a budget
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Boy Genius Report |
See if you live in one of the 13 US states being invaded by cicadas in 2025
This spring, Brood XIV—also known as Brood 14—will surface across at least 13 eastern US states. These cicadas have spent the last 17 years underground …
The post See if you live in one of the 13 US states being invaded by cicadas in 2025 appeared first on BGR.
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Neowin |
Microsoft brings Xbox app to select LG Smart TV models
Microsoft has launched the Xbox app for select LG Smart TVs (webOS 24 and newer), allowing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream games directly.
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Business Insider |
I spent my 50th birthday in the Middle East with my sister. Traveling without kids was what I needed.
Before I got married, I used to travel with my sister a lot — but that changed once I had kids.
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VentureBeat |
Logitech adds new tools for photographs, video and product design to MX Creative Console
Logitech announced it has added new tools for photographers, videographers and designers to the MX Creative Console in the Logi Marketplace.
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The Next Web |
Fertility startup ‘rejuvenates’ human eggs to boost chances of conception
German biotech startup Ovo Labs has developed new technologies to “rejuvenate” human eggs during in vitro fertilisation (IVF), potentially boosting the chances of conception. The first baby was born via IVF more than 40 years ago. Since then, the technology has helped millions of women get pregnant. However, IVF can put significant emotional, psychological, and financial strain on patients. It is often unsuccessful on the first attempt. Some try multiple times without success, leaving ma...
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xda-developers |
4 things I wish somebody told me about Windows before I switched to it
I wish I had known this before switching to Windows.
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Boing Boing |
Windows 10 support is ending — upgrade Windows 11 for under $15
TL;DR: Get a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $14.97 before Windows 10 support ends.
Windows 10 has had a good run, but the clock is ticking with Microsoft officially ending support for it in October. If you're still on an older OS, now's the time to upgrade and enjoy the perks of Windows 11 Pro. — Read the rest
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The Register |
IBM dragged down by DOGE contract cancellation roulette
Big Blue downplays impact of Elon-gated cost-cutting
IBM beat Wall Street's expectations for both revenue and income in the first quarter of 2025, but its stock price still dropped more than six percent in after-hours trading.…
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VentureBeat |
Visa Product Design System will empower developers and designers
Visa is one of those giant businesses that spans all commerce, but it has a program today that applies to developers and designers -- including game folks.
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Gizmodo |
Switch 2 Preorder: It’s Almost Sold Out Everywhere, Where Can I Still Buy One?
Make sure you grab yours before it runs out of stock everywhere.
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Gizmodo |
The Most Exciting Animation and Events Coming to Annecy 2025
Disney, Netflix, and more big names will show off new projects this year.
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MacRumors |
When Will iOS 18.5 Be Released?
Apple is testing an iOS 18.5 update with developers and public beta testers, and we've had three betas so far. There aren't any notable changes so far, but the update will still bring important bug fixes and security improvements. So when can we expect it?
Based on historical release timelines for x.5 updates, iOS 18.5 and its sister updates are likely to launch in May. Here's when we saw updates in prior years: iOS 17.5 - May 13
iOS 16.5 - May 18
iOS 15.5 - May 16
iOS 14.5 - ...
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Slashdot |
Google Gemini Has 350 Million Monthly Users, Reveals Court Hearing
Google revealed in court that its Gemini AI chatbot reached 350 million monthly active users worldwide as of March 2025 -- up from 9 million daily users in October 2024. TechCrunch reports: Usage of Google's AI offerings has exploded in the last year. Gemini had just 9 million daily active users in October 2024, but last month, the company reportedly logged 35 million daily active users, according to its data. Gemini still lags behind the industry's most popular AI tools, however.
Google estim...
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Thurrott.com |
The Google I/O Schedule is Now Available
Google has posted the full schedule for Google I/O 2025, including the keynotes and all the sessions we can expect from the annual developer show.
The post The Google I/O Schedule is Now Available appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Engadget |
Nebula's new X1 4K portable projector is liquid cooled
As nice as it is to have a projector wired up in your home cinema, the flexibility a portable model offers is equally valuable. It means you can set up an impromptu big screen in your back yard during those glorious long summer evenings. But portable projectors also carry that whiff of not being as good, or being compromised, with less powerful sound and vision. It’s this issue that Nebula is looking to tackle with its latest flagship portable projector, the X1, which is designed to offer the ...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Character.AI's newest feature can bring a picture to uncanny life
Character.AI’s new AvatarFX animates still images into expressive, speaking videos.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Anker's new portable 4K projector could be the ultimate easy outdoor projector thanks to its stunning brightness
The new Anker Nebula X1 is the company's highest-performing projector yet.
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MacRumors |
Max Cracking Down on Password Sharing With New 'Extra Member' Feature
Following in the footsteps of Netflix and Disney+, streaming service Max is starting to crack down on password sharing between multiple households.
Max this week debuted a new Extra Member Add-On feature, which is designed to allow users to pay a fee to share a Max subscription with someone who does not live in the same home. Extra Member Add-On is priced at $7.99 per month, on top of the base subscription price. Max with ads is $9.99 per month, while the Standard plan is $16.99...
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Boy Genius Report |
A24 is making a movie about the celebrity chef whose travels made us fall in love with the world
A24 is reportedly setting the table for an intimate new biopic about a man who changed the way we see food, travel, and humanity. The …
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Business Insider |
Elon Musk says he's refocusing on Tesla. Satellite images show Musk's growing business empire in Texas.
Since 2020, all of Elon Musk's major companies have moved headquarters to Texas. This includes Tesla, SpaceX, X, and The Boring Company.
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Engadget |
Retro PlayStation UI options return permanently to the PS5
The PlayStation 5 is getting a software update that brings back the looks of yesteryear. After fans applauded the move to apply the appearances of past Sony generations to their consoles' home screens during the PlayStation 30th anniversary last year, the company said it was working on making those permanent aesthetic options. That promised return of the four retro UI looks is the highlight of the upcoming PS5 update.
Unfortunately, the start-up audio chimes that accompanied each generation are ...
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Gizmodo |
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Has Finally Found Its Haymitch
Joseph Zada will play a younger version of Woody Harrelson's character, while Whitney Peak will co-star as Lenore Dove Baird.
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Digital Trends |
Should you save $100 on the Wacom Cintiq 16 or splurge for the Wacom Cintiq 16 Pro?
The Wacom Cintiq 16 and Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 are both on sale. Which should you choose?
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xda-developers |
3 reasons why I use Windows 11 Pro instead of Home
Here's why I use Windows Pro instead of Windows Home.
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CNET News |
9 of the Best Horror Movies to Stream on Max
The sci-fi horror flick Companion joins the list.
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CNET News |
Best Internet Providers in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka residents have plenty of internet options and these are the best ones, according to our CNET experts.
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Slashdot |
WhatsApp Blocks People From Exporting Your Entire Chat History
WhatsApp is rolling out a new "Advanced Chat Privacy" feature that blocks others from exporting chat histories or automatically downloading media. While it doesn't stop screenshots or manual downloads, it marks the first step in WhatsApp's plan to enhance in-chat privacy protections. The Verge reports: By default, WhatsApp saves photos and videos in a chat to your phone's local storage. It also lets you and your recipients export chats (with or without media) to your messages, email, or notes ap...
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CNET News |
Motorola Razr 2025: Latest Details on New Razr Plus and Ultra Flip Phones
Motorola is gearing up for the next versions of its Razr and Razr Plus foldables -- but leaks suggest there could be a third phone, too.
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Boing Boing |
America's 19 wealthiest households barely squeak by with trillion-dollar windfall in 2024
In a devastating display of economic hardship, America's 19 wealthiest households somehow managed to survive 2024 with only $1 trillion in new wealth, reports The Wall Street Journal. That's barely more than Switzerland's entire economy – how will they cope? — Read the rest
The post America's 19 wealthiest households barely squeak by with trillion-dollar windfall in 2024 appeared first on Boing Boing.
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The Register |
Microsoft 365 Copilot gets a new crew, including Researcher and Analyst bots
You. Will. Love. The. LLM.
The latest update to Microsoft 365 Copilot brings AI-powered search, so-called reasoning agents, and a new Agent Store. Some users already have access to certain features, while others may have to wait through May.…
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Business Insider |
Google Brain founder Andrew Ng's startup wants to use AI agents to redefine teaching. Here's how.
Kira Learning unveiled a new set of AI agents that will help teachers personalize their approach.
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MacRumors |
Apple Stops Signing iOS 18.4
Apple is no longer signing iOS 18.4, a little over a week after releasing the iOS 18.4.1 update. Since iOS 18.4 is not signed anymore, iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS 18.4.1 are not able to downgrade to iOS 18.4.
It is not unusual for Apple to stop signing an older version of iOS after releasing an update, and the process keeps iPhone users from installing outdated versions of iOS. "Signing" refers to a server-side verification check that's done when versions of iOS are do...
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Boing Boing |
"Not a big deal": Trump dismisses decline in tourism
International visitors are turning away from the United States, as billions in losses are predicted. Trump says, "Not a big deal."
Trump on the steep drop in international tourism to the US: "It's not a big deal"
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com)
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Boing Boing |
Bill Hader to co-write and hopefully star in Jonestown TV show
Who better than comedian Bill Hader to star as Jim Jones in a TV show about the cult leader and his doomed "agricultural project" in Guyana?
Variety has learned exclusively that Hader and Daniel Zelman are currently developing an HBO series centered on Jim Jones and the infamous events at the Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, a.k.a.
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VentureBeat |
Google adds more AI tools to its Workspace productivity apps
Google expanded Gemini's features, adding the popular podcast-style feature Audio Overviews to the platform.
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MacRumors |
YouTube TV Getting Interface Update With Customizable Multiview
To celebrate YouTube's 20th anniversary, the YouTube team today announced that YouTube TV is getting an interface update in the near future.
Starting in the next few weeks, YouTube TV members will be able to build their own multiview with select non-sports content. A small group of popular channels will be available to begin with, though access will be expanding in the coming months.Later this year, the YouTube app for TVs will be redesigned, with YouTube aiming to introduce easier navi...
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Business Insider |
Sam Altman's resignation from the Oklo board could pay off with a major OpenAI deal
Sam Altman's exit from Oklo's board makes it easier for OpenAI to potentially strike a power deal with the energy startup.
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Digital Trends |
Samsung’s 65-inch The Frame TV has a 35% off deal today
The Samsung 65-inch Frame TV is designed for showcasing art prints, family photos, and your favorite 4K movies. Get it today while it’s $700 off!
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Gizmodo |
An Unannounced Blade Runner Game May Have Quietly Died in 2024
Until Dawn creator Supermassive Games was reportedly working on a Blade Runner game that's since been retired.
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TechPowerUp |
Ghost of Yotei Gets October 2 PS5 Exclusive Release Date with $249.99 Collector's Edition
Ghost of Yōtei's release date has finally been confirmed as October 2 of this year. Sony Entertainment today announced the October 2 release date, which is slated to be exclusive to the PlayStation 5 console for the time being, alongside new special editions of the upcoming action-adventure game. All pre-orders for Ghost of Yōtei, which start on May 2 at 10:00 AM, will include seven PSN avatars—representing Atsu and the Yōtei Six—and an in-game mask cosmetic. The base game will cost $69.9...
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Techdirt |
Otherwise Objectionable: Can Section 230 Survive In An AI-Driven World?
As Artificial Intelligence reshapes the internet landscape, we’re watching history repeat itself: The same people who fundamentally misunderstood Section 230’s role in enabling the modern internet are now making eerily similar mistakes about how we should approach AI regulation. This week’s episode of Otherwise Objectionable dives into these parallel debates, exploring both how Section 230’s […]
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Android Police - Andro... |
Google I/O 2025 lineup hints at bold new moves with Android, AI, and more
Dig through sessions and start planning ahead
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TechCrunch |
IBM affected by DOGE cuts, downplays impact during Q1 earnings call
Tech and consulting giant IBM was not immune to the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cuts. IBM had 15 of its federal contracts canceled due to DOGE-related cuts during the first quarter of 2025, according to reporting from Reuters and Bloomberg. These cuts amount to $100 million in future payments, per Bloomberg. Federal contracts represent […]
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Boy Genius Report |
Meta’s smart glasses can now translate your conversations in real time
Imagine striking up a conversation in a bustling French café or navigating a street market in Mexico City without knowing a single word of the …
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Boing Boing |
Trump expands offshore detention program, now including Rwanda
President Trump has cut a deal with Rwanda to take people he doesn't like. It's his second offshore detention program after El Salvador — Germany had concentration camps in 9 countries, so he has a lot of catching up to do! — Read the rest
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Digital Trends |
This Lenovo ThinkPad is usually $2,059 — today it’s under $1,000
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 2-in-1 laptop is available from Lenovo with a 54% discount on its estimated value, for a lowered price of $931.
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Slashdot |
D&D Updates Core Rules, Sticks With CC License
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Wizards of the Coast has released the System Reference Document, the heart of the three core rule books that constitute Dungeons & Dragons' 2024 gameplay, under a Creative Commons license. This means the company cannot alter the deal further, like it almost did in early 2023, leading to considerable pushback and, eventually, a retreat. It was a long quest, but the lawful good party has earned some long-term rewards, including a new, simi...
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The Register |
Blue Shield says it shared health info on up to 4.7M patients with Google Ads
Tech giants don't need smartphone mics to target adverts – your insurer just gives your data away, anyway
US health insurance giant Blue Shield of California handed sensitive health information belonging to as many as 4.7 million members to Google's advertising empire, likely without these individuals' knowledge or consent.…
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xda-developers |
You can't go wrong with this sleek and feature-packed motherboard that's now just $120
Perfect for Intel's latest chips
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MacRumors |
All Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Users Get Live Translation, Live AI Coming Soon
Meta today announced that it is rolling out a new live translation feature to all Ray-Ban Meta glasses users, providing wide access to functionality that was previously only available to early access users in a beta capacity.
Live translation supports English, French, Italian, and Spanish, allowing users to translate between those languages in real-time while having a conversation. As long as a particular language pack has been downloaded in advance, no Wi-Fi or cellular connection is requi...
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GeekWire |
Nobel winner David Baker on moving from the ‘lunatic fringe’ to the protein design revolution
University of Washington biochemist David Baker is a hot ticket. Baker, who won the Nobel Prize in chemistry in October, straddles the worlds of academia and entrepreneurship. He leads the UW Medicine’s groundbreaking Institute for Protein Design and has co-founded 21 biotech companies. On Wednesday, he gave the keynote presentation to a packed audience at the Life Science Innovation Northwest conference — and dashed out at the end to catch a flight for dinner with former President Barac...
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Google offers free battery replacements for Pixel 7a de...
