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MacRumors |
Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro 3 Hit Best-Ever $199 Price, Plus Portable SSDs at Samsung and More We're already in the middle of December, and holiday deals are abundant this time of year. This week, you can find best-ever discounts on AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and M5 iPad Pro. Below, you'll also find an exclusive sitewide deal at Burton Goods and an ongoing holiday sale at Samsung with big discounts on storage accessories and more.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a ...
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Business Insider |
How AI is making the CHRO's job a whole lot bigger AI is reshaping the CHRO role, requiring HR leaders to become AI strategists and bridge people, technology, and data in today's workforce.
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ZDNet |
Weaponized AI risk is 'high,' warns OpenAI - here's the plan to stop it OpenAI is focused on assessing when AI models are sufficiently capable to either help or hinder defenders, and on safeguarding its own models against cybercriminal abuse.
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HBO Max 2026 preview video reveals first look at new seasons of House of the Dragon, Euphoria, The Pitt, and many more new HBO TV shows A sizzle reel for HBO Max's 2026 TV line-up has unveiled fresh footage for Lanterns, The Pitt season 2, and other new and returning shows.
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Workbooks integrates AI, promises empowered sales teams Repetitive tasks can be automated, and data accuracy improved, popular CRM platform claims.
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ZDNet |
How to clear your iPad cache (and wipe out lag for good) If your iPad is feeling slow, here's a 30-second routine that can help boost speed and free up storage space.
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Finally, Warhammer 40,000 gets the Total War treatment, and I can at long last build a 40K empire turn by turn Total War: Warhammer 40,000 gets announced at The Game Awards, and it looks galactically epic.
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Gizmodo |
Is the Dracula Land Theme Park for Real? Using AI for concept art might be cheap and easy, but it doesn't instill confidence.
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MakeUseOf |
5 surprisingly useful ways to repurpose an old monitor It can do a lot more than act as a backup display and these clever ideas prove it.
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Boing Boing |
Trump "pardons" jailed Colorado Republican, but she was convicted on state charges Trump's social media account announced that he had "pardoned" Tina Peters, the former clerk of Mesa County, Arizona, jailed there for election fraud. Assuming he has even filed any real paperwork, the problem is simple: the U.S. president cannot pardon state criminals, only federal ones. — Read the rest The post Trump "pardons" jailed Colorado Republican, but she was convicted on state charges appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Slashdot |
Washington Post's AI-Generated Podcasts Rife With Errors, Fictional Quotes The Washington Post's top standards editor Thursday decried "frustrating" errors in its new AI-generated personalized podcasts, whose launch has been met with distress by its journalists. From a report: Earlier this week, the Post announced that it was rolling out personalized AI-generated podcasts for users of the paper's mobile app. In a release, the paper said users will be able to choose preferred topics and AI hosts, and could "shape their own briefing, select their topics, set their length...
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MakeUseOf |
LETWESAF’s Camping Radar Security Alarm transforms outdoor safety This post is sponsored by LETWESAF
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Business Insider |
AI is driving up computer prices. This is how Dell is telling staff to prepare, and how much more PCs will cost. Dell is increasing its prices on December 17 amid a global memory chip supply crisis. Business Insider obtained a list of price changes.
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Thurrott.com |
Microsoft Teases Next Xbox Developer Direct in January Microsoft has started teasing its next Xbox Developer Direct in January, which will feature some of the games Microsoft is planning to release in 2026. The post Microsoft Teases Next Xbox Developer Direct in January appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Boy Genius Report |
Will The iPhone 17 Be Back In Stock For Christmas? Here's What We Know While iPhone 17 inventory in the U.S. has been largely sporadic or otherwise sold out, holiday inventory is increasing for folks who need one by Christmas.
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Boy Genius Report |
How To Turn Your Android Phone's Hotspot On Without Opening Your Phone Newer Android phones have put in an effort to streamlining the hotspot process, meaning there's less noodling in phone settings to get another device connected.
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Pentagon launches new Gemini based AI platform Both military and civilian personnel are getting access to GenAI.mil.
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Business Insider |
Pot stocks are soaring on news that Trump is set to ease federal restrictions Trump is reportedly considering easy some restrictions on cannabis, and investors are piling into the sector on Friday.
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The Guardian |
In a shocking twist, Keir Starmer’s TikToks are borderline competent The PM’s social media sortie has not been a total embarrassment, which may be a shame for himThe scene opens on the interior of an aeroplane.A suited man in a luxurious seat looks pensively out the window, his face partially obscured, his chin delicately resting on his hand. Continue reading...
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Vibe Coding: convenience, risk and the future of software development Vibe coding can open programming to a wider audience, build tech literacy and eliminate repetitive work. But it also comes with significant risks.
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TweakTown News |
Framework DIY laptop cost jumps with 50% price hike on DDR5 RAM Given that Framework recently criticized Dell over ridiculous pricing for RAM upgrades, this has caused a fair bit of amusement in some circles.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Amazon UK brings back Black Friday prices for this weekend — here are the 27 best deals I'd buy There are still dozens of top tech deals available at Amazon UK this weekend, so I've rounded up over 25 of the best offers worth buying if you're shopping for a last-minute bargain.
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TweakTown News |
GTA 6 wins the most obvious award at the Game Awards Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 has taken home what could be the most obvious award at the Game Awards 2025, surprisingly absolutely nobody.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Boy Genius Report |
10 Major Internet Providers Ranked From Worst To Best A strong internet connection is as vital to a household as water or electricity, so we ranked the top providers based on service and satisfaction.
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xda-developers |
I hated making spreadsheets in Excel until this tiny feature changed everything This Excel feature saved me hours every week
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PetaPixel |
MacBook, iPad, and More: A Bunch of Apple Products Are On Sale Right Now If you’ve been holding off on upgrading your Apple gear, now is a great time to act. B&H has rolled out a series of deals on Macs and iPads that let you save hundreds while picking up Apple’s latest M-series hardware. Whether you need a high-performance laptop, an all-in-one desktop, or a versatile tablet, there’s something for every workflow. [Read More]
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Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, December 13 (game #1419) Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (December 12) It's another bumper week of new movies – and the odd new TV show release – on the world's leading streamers.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, December 13 (game #650) Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, December 13 (game #916) Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
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Bored with your Windows 11 desktop? Microsoft is offering a free upgrade of handpicked themes from its store Microsoft wants to make it easy to revamp your Windows 11 desktop by offering free curated themes in its store.
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Russia threatens to block all Google services in a 'soft squeeze' of US tech Russia is considering a complete ban on Google services, according to a member of the State Duma's IT committee. This comes as part of a wider crackdown on foreign technology.
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ZDNet |
AI is already part of Linux's plumbing - whether developers like it or not AI is quietly doing some of Linux's dirtiest work, but not everyone is comfortable with it.
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ZDNet |
How to clear your Roku TV cache (and make the system run like new again) Too much cached data can make your Roku system lag and stutter. Here's how to quickly put an end to it.
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TechCrunch |
Zevo wants to add robotaxis to its car-share fleet, starting with newcomer Tensor As robotaxi adoption continues, wild ideas like personal ownership and renting them out are starting to pop up again.
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Thurrott.com |
First Ring Daily 1886: Open Disney On this episode of First Ring Daily, Disney goes Open, AI gets characters, and a little snow delay. The post First Ring Daily 1886: Open Disney appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Why the flash crisis will last much longer this time The gap between SSD and HDD costs is widening with no sign of stabilization.
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Business Insider |
Broadcom is the latest victim of sky-high expectations from AI investors Broadcom shares tumbled on Friday as investors balked at some disappointing aspects of the company's outlook heading into 2026.
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Boing Boing |
Florida school locked down after AI weapon detector mistakes clarinet for gun An "automated weapons detection system" sent a Florida middle school into lockdown Tuesday after misidentifying a clarinet as a gun. Lawton Chiles Middle School in Oviedo initiated "code red," reports WKMG TV, and the principal blamed the student for "holding a musical instrument as if it were a weapon." — Read the rest The post Florida school locked down after AI weapon detector mistakes clarinet for gun appeared first on Boing Boing.
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9to5Mac |
Hit Apple TV thriller from Slow Horses author lands new season Hit Apple TV thriller Down Cemetery Road just aired its season finale last night, but fans didn’t have to wait long to learn the series’ fate. Apple just confirmed that the show is coming back for season 2. Here are the details.
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Business Insider |
I was thrilled to tell my best friend I was having twins. She then got pregnant with triplets. From pregnancy to sleepless nights, these best friends faced raising multiples in shared motherhood. They understand the struggle.
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Slashdot |
Hollywood Director Found Guilty of Blowing $11 Million Netflix Budget on Crypto and Ferraris Carl Rinsch, the director behind the 2013 Keanu Reeves film "47 Ronin," has been found guilty of defrauding Netflix out of $11 million that was meant to fund a science fiction series called "Conquest," which the streaming company ultimately cancelled in 2021 after Rinsch failed to meet any production milestones. A jury in the Southern District of New York convicted the 48-year-old on seven charges: one count each of wire fraud and money laundering, and five counts of transacting in illicitly obt...
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Business Insider |
10 of the worst HBO shows of all time — sorry Some of HBO's biggest disappointments are "The Idol" and "Vinyl," which came from acclaimed creatives like Sam Levinson and Martin Scorsese.
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xda-developers |
The RAM crisis derailed my PC upgrade plans, so here's what I'm doing instead Built in the Covid era, and upgrading in the AI era
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MacRumors |
Best Buy Takes $250 Off M4 MacBook Air, Plus Free $25 Gift Card Best Buy has a few new offers on Apple's M4 MacBook Air this week, including a match of the all-time low price on the notebook, plus a free $25 Best Buy gift card with purchase. You can get the 13-inch 256GB model for $749.00, down from $999.00, as well as discounts on every other 13-inch model.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.When you purchase...
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TweakTown News |
Control Resonant gameplay is very different from Control, developers confirm Remedy Entertainment unveiled Control Resonant, the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2017 title Control, and it's very different from its predecessor.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Gizmodo |
The New ‘Pluribus’ Traces 2 Equally Harrowing Journeys As Manousos embarks on an exhausting road trip, Carol winds her way through a more existential voyage.
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Android Police - Andro... |
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE is just a Galaxy Z Flip 6 in disguise — and that's a problem Flip 7 FE feels like a lazy copy of the Flip 6
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The Register |
The CRASH Clock is ticking as satellite congestion in low Earth orbit worsens It's getting crowded up there Earth's orbit is starting to look like an LA freeway, with more and more satellites being launched each year. If you're worried about collisions and space debris making the area unusable – and you should be – scientists have proposed a new metric to contribute to your anxiety: the CRASH Clock.…
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CNET News |
Why You Might Not Want to Wait Until Next Year to Buy Your Next Laptop With rising RAM prices, laptops (and desktops) will soon cost more than they do today.
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The Register |
AI datacenter boom could end badly, Goldman Sachs warns Bank sketches four scenarios in which monetization falters or demand swamps supply by 2030 Goldman Sachs warns that datacenter investments may fail to pay off if the industry is unable to monetize AI models, but hedges its bets by saying that demand could also overwhelm available capacity by 2030.…
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ReadWrite |
CFTC issues no-action letters to four prediction markets The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued no-action letters to four different prediction markets. In a public announcement, the… Continue reading CFTC issues no-action letters to four prediction markets The post CFTC issues no-action letters to four prediction markets appeared first on ReadWrite.
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Boy Genius Report |
Americans Are Switching To VPNs In Droves - Here's Why VPNs, once the preserve of corporate road warriors, have surged in popularity with everyday Americans seeking to protect their privacy as new laws take effect.
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Boy Genius Report |
5 Leaked Apple AirTag 2 Features That Could Make It An Essential Leaks from an internal iOS 26 build continue to hint at future improvements in Apple tech, including the improved next generation of AirTag trackers.
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9 smart home gifts that’ll please tech whizzes and novices alike Still pondering over your Christmas shopping list? Here are nine smart home gifts to please everyone.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ‘Thank You’ update adds new dungeon, boss battles, and a Photo Mode worthy of The Paintress Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 just got free DLC, and it's precisely what I've been looking for.
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Tom's Hardware |
Intel tests chipmaking tools from sanctioned China-focused tool maker, report claims — move could raise political and national security concerns, firm was backed by CEO Lip-Bu Tan's investment firm Intel has evaluated wet etch tools from ACM Research for its 14A fabrication process, raising political and national security concerns.
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Notorious Russian cybercriminals return with new ransomware But encrypted files can easily be decrypted because someone forgot about a hardcoded artifact.
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MakeUseOf |
Google just added a game-changing emergency feature to Android Emergency Live Video makes it so much easier to share details with emergency responders
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Android Police - Andro... |
Amazon is changing its rules on downloading Kindle e-books again Publishers will now decide whether to make downloads available or not
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AppleInsider News |
Apple's ghost town, new iPads, smart rings, and Snow Leopard on the AppleInsider Podcast So many people are leaving Apple that it's a wonder it can still function with only 164,000 employees. But it's still bringing out new iPads, while Pebble has a smart ring, and the legend of Snow Leopard is back again on the AppleInsider Podcast.With all the staff going, Apple might as well demolish Apple Park — image credit: Matthew RobertsThe news is that more senior people are leaving Apple, and the context is that most of them are senior in another sense — they tend to be people who are...
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Don't get ripped off — here's how to build a blazing fast 8TB Thunderbolt 5 SSD for cheap This Thunderbolt 5 enclosure and 8TB SSD combo delivers extreme speeds while saving hundreds of dollars compared to pricey portable drives.
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Neowin |
Microsoft has updated Media Creation Tool for Windows 11 USB installations Microsoft has made an update related to the Media Creation Tool, its official utility for downloading and installing Windows.
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Digital Trends |
ChatGPT gets major update (GPT-5.2) as OpenAI battles Google in AI arms race Launched amid fierce competition from Google's new agent, this update aims to make AI more useful, reliable, and impactful for everyday users, developers, and enterprises alike. The post ChatGPT gets major update (GPT-5.2) as OpenAI battles Google in AI arms race appeared first on Digital Trends.
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xda-developers |
I run my whole smart home without port forwarding, and it was easier than I expected All you need is a proxy in reverse.
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Slashdot |
Major Automakers Say China Poses 'Clear and Present Threat' To US Auto Industry Major automakers have urged Washington to prevent Chinese government-backed automakers and battery manufacturers from opening U.S. manufacturing plants, warning the industry's future is at stake. From a report: The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents General Motors, Ford, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Stellantis and other major automakers, sounded the alarm and said Congress and the Trump administration needed to act. "China poses a clear and present threat to the auto in...
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PetaPixel |
Photos Captures the Raw Intensity of American Motorcycling Culture Some obsessions never let you go. For Jack Lueders-Booth, it began when he was nine years old and saw his first motorcycle and fell in love. [Read More]
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Gizmodo |
You Have a Week to Claim Up to $7,500 From AT&T Data Breach Settlements Two breaches impacted millions of former and current AT&T users, unveiling SSNs, texts, and more.
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Tom's Hardware |
This $549 Acer gaming laptop is simply unbeatable value with Nvidia RTX 5050 GPU and 16GB RAM — rival model also on sale for $50 more, featuring AMD Ryzen CPU and 1200p display There's a huge discount on two Acer Nitro V gaming laptops right now with one of Nvidia's latest GeForce RTX GPUs, starting from an impossible-to-beat $549.
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MakeUseOf |
You're not using this Windows productivity feature enough Expand your desktop with just a few clicks.
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NYT > Technology |
Elon Musk Tests Europe’s Willingness to Enforce Its Online Laws Backed by White House officials, the tech billionaire has lashed out at the European Union after his social media platform X was fined last week.
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CNET News |
I Unboxed the New OnePlus 15R Phone. Here's Everything You Get The OnePlus 15R releases on Dec. 17. Here's an early unboxing of the phone in mint breeze and an overview of some of its key features.
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TechCrunch |
Reddit argues it isn’t like other social platforms in case against Australia’s social media ban Reddit, one of the world's largest social platforms, is arguing that it doesn't meet the definition of "social media platforms" as it seeks to overturn Australia's law banning children under 16 years of age from social media.
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Mashable! |
Mads Mikkelsen and Bryan Fuller reveal the road from Hannibal to Dust Bunny Cannibal horror to a kid-friendly monster movie — with Mads Mikkelsen as a hitman! "Dust Bunny" is now in theaters. Plus, a "Pushing Daisies" Season 3 update!
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Business Insider |
37 photos of the most unusual McDonald's restaurants in the world A New Zealand McDonald's is located inside a decommissioned plane, and multiple restaurants have been built inside historic homes.
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Investors still doubling down on AI in Taiwan despite 'bubble' fears .TWII is up 22% this year to date in line with Nasdaq, but it has a better P/E ratio, easing fears of an AI bubble.
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The Game Awards just blew my mind with the Star Wars: Fate of The Old Republic announcement A new Star Wars game set during the Old Republic era is now in development at Arcnaut Studios from Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect trilogy director Casey Hudson.
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Business Insider |
After living in Europe for 7 years, I brought 4 new habits back to the US — but there's one American trait I never lost I returned to the US after living in Europe for years, and noticed a lot of lifestyle changes, including the way I grocery shopped, worked, and ate.
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Task scams are tricking thousands, costing jobseekers millions Researchers found thousands of 'gamified job scams' tricking jobseekers.
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AppleInsider News |
Switzerland opens antitrust probe over iPhone NFC access Swiss regulators are examining what conditions Apple puts on third-party firms before it allows them to use the same NFC technology that enables Apple Pay.NFC payments are to be investigated by Switzerland's competition regulatorIn June 2024, the European Union forced Apple to open up its NFC payment processes to rivals. Apple then granted the same access to companies in a range of regions including the US, Canada, and Japan in August 2024.Now Switzerland's Competition Commission (COMCO) has ann...
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Business Insider |
The best street-style outfits Taylor Swift has ever worn Taylor Swift is known for her glamorous red-carpet looks and sparkling stage outfits. In her everyday life, she's equally fashionable and flashy.
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The Register |
Microsoft promises more bug payouts, with or without a bounty program Critical vulnerabilities found in third-party applications eligible for award under 'in scope by default' move Microsoft is overhauling its bug bounty program to reward exploit hunters for finding vulnerabilities across all its products and services, even those without established bounty schemes.…
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Business Insider |
My husband and I always fought about when to leave for the airport. So, we created a travel rule that solved everything. After many arguments with my husband about when to leave for flights, we started arriving at the airport separately. This trick helped our marriage.
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MakeUseOf |
I can’t fully trust Nest cameras until Google adds this one security fix Google should've bolstered Nest's encryption capabilities a while ago — I'm shocked we're still waiting.
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Android Police - Andro... |
I'm done falling for sneaky subscription traps — here's how to avoid them this holiday season A few tools and habits can keep your spending under control
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ReadWrite |
California woman Lanette Bashore jailed 30 months for decades-long fraud funding gambling habit A California woman named Lanette Bashore has been sentenced to 30 months in jail and ordered to pay more than… Continue reading California woman Lanette Bashore jailed 30 months for decades-long fraud funding gambling habit The post California woman Lanette Bashore jailed 30 months for decades-long fraud funding gambling habit appeared first on ReadWrite.
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9to5Mac |
Apple facing regulatory scrutiny in Switzerland over iPhone NFC chip Apple is facing antitrust scrutiny in Switzerland over access to the NFC chip inside iPhone. The Swiss Competition Commission announced this week that they are “investigating whether Apple’s terms and conditions for granting access could raise competition law concerns.”
“Among other things, it seeks to clarify whether other providers of mobile payment apps can effectively compete with Apple Pay for contactless payments with iOS devices in shops,” the commission says.
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The Register |
Uncle Sam sues ex-Accenture manager over Army cloud security claims Justice Department alleges federal auditors were misled over compliance with FedRAMP and DoD requirements The US is suing a former senior manager at Accenture for allegedly misleading the government about the security of an Army cloud platform.…
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CNET News |
I Want AI to Let Me Text With My Voice. The Google Pixel 10 Is So Close Advanced voice typing on Pixel 10 uses the power of AI to dictate text messages accurately, but it doesn't always work as expected.
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Techdirt |
Politico’s Union Journalists Win Key Ruling In Battle Against Lazy, Undercooked AI The rushed integration of half-cooked automation into the already broken U.S. journalism industry simply isn’t going very well. There have been just countless examples where affluent media owners rushed to embrace automation and LLMs (usually to cut corners and undermine labor) with disastrous impact, resulting in lots of plagiarism, completely false headlines, and a giant, completely avoidable mess. Earlier this year, we […]
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Boy Genius Report |
5 CISA Security Rules Every iPhone User Should Know The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued guidance surrounding hardening your iPhone from security threats. Here's the advice.
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Currys have come through with the goods just in time for Christmas — save 10% on PS5 consoles and bundles Black Friday might be over, but you can save 10% on PS5 consoles at Currys with this code.
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Business Insider |
Disney just picked a side in the AI fight Companies face a big question: Are AI companies friend or foe?
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The Register |
Here we go again: Microsoft in UK court over cloud licensing Competition Appeal Tribunal to decide if multibillion-pound overcharging case can go to trial Stop us if you've heard this one before. Microsoft is in court regarding allegedly sharp software licensing practices.…
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Tom's Hardware |
China mulls $70 billion domestic chip fabrication injection, would be largest of any government semiconductor investment — Huawei and Cambricon among candidates in push to compete with Nvidia, other U.S. firms China is considering investing up to an additional $70 billion in its domestic chip manufacturers in an effort to better compete with US firms like Nvidia. Although exact figures and investment strategies have yet to be decided, this move would be in line with China's "whole nation" approach to tackling its chip shortages.
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Business Insider |
A top South Korean shipbuilder is arming the Philippines with a new fleet of warships built for tougher Pacific fights HD Hyundai built two new guided-missile frigates for the Philippine Navy, giving it a firepower upgrade for South China Sea.
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ZDNet |
This Kindle nearly replaced my Remarkable tablet with just the display itself - but there's more Amazon's latest Kindle Scribe Colorsoft features some design improvements while retaining its core capabilities.
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AppleInsider News |
Inside FileMaker Pro -- the massive hit few realize is Apple's FileMaker Pro is the biggest Windows app that Apple makes, it and its Mac version are a crucial part of businesses large and small — and it was nearly owned by Microsoft. Here's the story of the huge Apple hit you might never have used.FIleMaker Pro — a home and a livelihood for so many peopleIt's also possible that you've used FileMaker Pro without actually realising it. Not because you didn't look up to see the app's name in the menubar, but because it is a tool for making other tools.File...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
iOS 26 leak reveals new a AirTag is on the way – here are 4 upgrades to expect A new report has revealed upcoming features in Apple’s AirTag 2, which could arrive in 2026.
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MakeUseOf |
My “break glass” USB drive has everything to rescue a broken PC One USB drive to fix them all!
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