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US To Mandate AI Vendors Measure Political Bias For Federal Sales An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: The U.S. government will require artificial intelligence vendors to measure political "bias" to sell their chatbots to federal agencies, according to a Trump administration statement (PDF) released on Thursday. The requirement will apply to all large language models bought by federal agencies, with the exception of national security systems, according to the statement. President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies in July to avoid buying larg...
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Android Police - Andro... |
These earbuds are an excellent way to silence your surroundings An easy way to get in the zone
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Business Insider |
Amtrak's unionized workers are getting $900 holiday bonuses after their managers gave up half of theirs Amtrak's unionized workers are getting $900 holiday bonuses after executives agreed to give up half of theirs, the Department of Transportation said.
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Russian Hackers Debut Simple Ransomware Service, But Store Keys In Plain Text The pro-Russian CyberVolk group resurfaced with a Telegram-based ransomware-as-a-service platform, but fatally undermined its own operation by hardcoding master encryption keys in plaintext. The Register reports: First, the bad news: the CyberVolk 2.x (aka VolkLocker) ransomware-as-a-service operation that launched in late summer. It's run entirely through Telegram, which makes it very easy for affiliates that aren't that tech savvy to lock files and demand a ransom payment. CyberVolk's soldiers...
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TechCrunch |
A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2025.
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MacRumors |
iOS 26.2 Features: Everything New in iOS 26.2 Apple released iOS 26.2 on December 12, introducing the latest version of iOS 26. iOS 26.2 isn't the biggest update, but it brings quite a few helpful new features to your iPhone. We've rounded up all of the new features your iPhone is getting in iOS 26.2.Alarms for Reminders The Reminders app has a new option to have an alarm go off when a reminder is due. Setting up an alarm can be done by toggling on the "Urgent" option when creating a reminder.When a Reminder al...
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TweakTown News |
Framework skyrockets DDR5 RAM upgrade pricing by up to 50% or $720 as RAM prices out of control Framework has announced it's preparing a huge 50% price increase on DDR5 RAM upgrade options, with the 96GB of RAM upgrade costing an extra $720.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Mashable! |
Apple releases OS updates, Edge Light tool. How to try macOS, iPadOS, and iOS 26.2. The latest Apple OS updates started rolling out to users on Dec. 12. Users can now update to iOS 26.2, macOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2.
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CNET News |
Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Series 10: Are the Differences Enough to Justify Upgrading? At first glance, the new Apple Watch Series 11 looks a lot like its previous-year model. We compare the specs to see what's changed.
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xda-developers |
Samus Aran is the real problem with Metroid Prime 4's most awkward moments The reaction to certain characters in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond might be misguided. The real problem may lie with Samus Aran herself.
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MakeUseOf |
These 5 home upgrades are worth every dollar It's for enjoyment and not just for resale value.
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Business Insider |
The rise and fall of Hooters Since 1983, Hooters has been an iconic brand. But in 2025, its franchisor, Hooters of America, went bankrupt. Can the original founders save it?
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Slashdot |
Bill Gates' Daughter Secures $30 Million For AI App Built In Stanford Dorm Phoebe Gates, Bill Gates' youngest daughter, has raised $30 million for the AI shopping app she built in her Stanford dorm room with classmate Sophia Kianni. The app is called Phia and is pitched as a way to simplify price comparison and secondhand shopping. "Its AI-powered search engine -- available as an app and as a browser extension for Chrome and Safari -- pulls listings from more than 40,000 retail and resale sites so users can compare prices, surface real-time deals, and determine whether...
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TweakTown News |
COLORFUL intros flagship AM5 mobo: iGame X870E Vulcan OC V14 with DDR5-10000 support, LCD panel COLORFUL's new flagship iGame X870E Vulcan OC V14 motherboard: AM5 socket with DDR5-10000 RAM support, LCD display, 22-phase VRM, and more.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Techdirt |
How Cops Are Using Flock Safety’s ALPR Network To Surveil Protesters And Activists It’s no secret that 2025 has given Americans plenty to protest about. But as news cameras showed protesters filling streets of cities across the country, law enforcement officers—including U.S. Border Patrol agents—were quietly watching those same streets through different lenses: Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs) that tracked every passing car. Through an analysis of 10 months of nationwide searches […]
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9to5Mac |
Pluribus becomes Apple TV’s most watched show ever After touting Pluribus as its biggest drama launch ever, Apple has now confirmed another milestone for the hit series.
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xda-developers |
5 easy projects to get you started with ESPHome Make your own smart devices and save some bucks
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Android Police - Andro... |
This low-key fitness tracker is all most people need And it's priced right
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Mashable! |
Say hello to Google’s ‘Disco’, an AI tool that makes web apps from browser tabs Say hello to Google’s ‘Disco’, an AI tool that makes web apps from browser tabs.
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Gizmodo |
Jim Carrey Wanted to Become the Grinch at All Costs The Ron Howard movie turns 25 this year, and its star recalls the torture he went through to portray Dr. Seuss' Christmas-loathing character.
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Boy Genius Report |
Cheap Chromebooks Are Great, But The Smart Money Buys A Different Computer Thinking about a budget Chromebook? Stop. Discover why the smart money is actually found with other alternatives for better performance and long-term value.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
5K monitors are finally going mainstream? Asus unleashes ROG Strix true 5120p monitor with 90-day Adobe Creative Cloud subs, but we're missing a critical piece Asus ROG Strix XG27JCG combines 5K resolution, high refresh, HDR, AI motion features, and creative workflow suitability with flexible ergonomics.
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Did AMD just launch the fastest silent video cards ever? Passively cooled 32GB DDR6 Radeon AI Pro R9700S debuts with ginormous 300W TDP AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S offers 32GB memory, passive cooling, and high FP32 compute performance for dense AI workstation setups.
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xda-developers |
4 Perplexity habits I should have started doing sooner Small habits with a big payoff
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MakeUseOf |
You don’t need a password manager subscription — this free combo is enough Secure your passwords and accounts without paying a dime.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
ChatGPT’s adult mode is coming — and it might not be what you think it is OpenAI will introduce a ChatGPT adult mode in 2026, pending the success of its age verification AI currently in testing.
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Slashdot |
Google Translate Expands Live Translation To All Earbuds On Android An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Google has increasingly moved toward keeping features locked to its hardware products, but the Translate app is bucking that trend. The live translate feature is breaking out of the Google bubble with support for any earbuds you happen to have connected to your Android phone. The app is also getting improved translation quality across dozens of languages and some Duolingo-like learning features. The latest version of Google's live translat...
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Mashable! |
Start 2026 organized and ready with this Microsoft Office license, now $90 off Give yourself a productivity boost with this lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for Mac or PC for only $159.97 (reg. $249.99).
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Mashable! |
This $69 tool could help new investors make money Sterling Stock Picker is an investment helper tool on sale now for $69
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Mashable! |
From Word to Excel, bring the Microsoft Office classics to your Mac for just $40 Refresh an Apple computer with this Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019 for Mac license for only $39.97 (reg. $229).
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CNET News |
Starlink Just Scrapped Its $40 Budget Plan. This Is the Cheapest Option Available Now Starlink quietly eliminated its most affordable internet plan. Here are the Starlink speeds, plans and pricing still available.
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Android Police - Andro... |
Google patches Gemini Live's 'bad habit' of cutting users off Conversational politeness 101
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Business Insider |
The 12 comfiest knee-high boots to build your outfits around this winter, tested by style editors Style knee-high boots like a pro this winter. Our favorite tall boots we tested range from sleek, stretchy leather to weatherproof walking boots.
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AppleInsider News |
TP-Link Deco BE14000 review: more capable whole-home tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 7 The TP-Link Deco line offers Wi-Fi 7 at a reasonable price, and the BE68 is a tri-band unit with 10Gbps Ethernet, wired backhaul, and a 6 GHz band for more advanced users.TP-Link Deco BE14000 reviewMy home networking setup has evolved twice in 2025, first to move away from an aging Linksys setup, then a second time to test a more powerful tri-band system. While the first upgrade was a night and day improvement, the second was more incremental, if welcome.I had a lot of success using TP-Link's $2...
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PetaPixel |
Brightin Star’s 24mm f/1.8 Lens for Full-Frame Cameras Costs About $300 Brightin Star has introduced a new full-frame wide-angle option for Sony E and Nikon Z shooters with the launch of the Brightin Star AF 24mm f/1.8, a fast-aperture autofocus lens aimed at photographers who want a lightweight, affordable, and sharp everyday companion. The lens brings modern optical engineering, quiet autofocus, and a bright f/1.8 aperture together in a compact form factor that targets street, portrait, architectural, and low-light creators. [Read More]
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Gizmodo |
Tesla’s Cheap Model Y and Model 3 Aren’t Slowing Down Its Sliding Sales: Report The Cybertruck isn't pulling its own weight either.
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GeekWire |
When the room reads you: Student prints resume on T-shirt in bid to attract employer interest Smartly taking advantage of an event attended by more than 750 members of Seattle's tech community, Yerjasn Ait showed up at the GeekWire Gala Thursday night sporting a white T-shirt with his resume printed on the front. Read More
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TweakTown News |
New Divinity game is Larian's magnum opus, studio has 'built towards this moment' for a decade Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian wants to make Divinity their magnum opus, says that the project is the culmination of everything they've done before.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Digital Trends |
AI toys are getting scary – but this small red box promises a fix Trending Fowrard: Stickerbox uses it's own 'safe' AI to give kids creative control - and the founders promise multiple guardrails to protect children. The post AI toys are getting scary – but this small red box promises a fix appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Mashable! |
GPT-5.2 vs Grok 4 — How does Musk’s AI compare on benchmarks, price, and features? GPT-5.2 is fresh out of the box, but how does it compare to Elon Musk’s AI? We compare benchmark performance, price, and overall feature set.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Dec. 13, #446 Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Dec. 13, No. 446.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Is the US afraid of Huawei? Reports point to the Ascend 910C accelerator’s performance to explain the surprising reversal of Nvidia's H200 AI GPU ban on China The US permits Nvidia H200 exports to China as Huawei’s Ascend 910C chips demonstrate competitive AI compute performance and potential.
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The Register |
Microsoft RasMan DoS 0-day gets unofficial patch - and a working exploit Exploit hasn't been picked up by any malware detection engines, CEO tells The Reg A Microsoft zero-day vulnerability that allows an unprivileged user to crash the Windows Remote Access Connection Manager (RasMan) service now has a free, unofficial patch - with no word as to when Redmond plans to release an official one - along with a working exploit circulating online.…
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PetaPixel |
If You Think ‘Cameras Have Gotten Boring’ You’re Looking at Photography All Wrong This year we saw some really outstanding cameras come to market. In fact, somehow, 2025 was even more packed than last year. Yet now as the dust settles and we are winding down, I am regularly seeing complaints that the Sony a7 V and the Canon R6 Mark III -- two of the year's most impressive cameras -- have "gotten boring." Excuse me, what? [Read More]
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MacRumors |
PSA: iOS 26.2 Turns on Automatic Software Updates for Some Users After installing iOS 26.2, if you're just tapping through screens, you could miss the update turning on automatic software updates. At the "Software Update Complete" stage where you normally tap on continue to get to the Home Screen, there might be an extra little bit of information. Some users are seeing a warning that future updates will be automatically downloaded and installed, with the option toggled on automatically if the Continue button is tapped. There's a subtle "Only Download A...
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PetaPixel |
SmallRig’s New Ricoh GR IV Accessories Are Practical and Stylish SmallRig has unveiled a full accessory ecosystem designed specifically for the Ricoh GR IV, expanding the compact camera’s portability, protection, and day-to-day usability by offering a leather half case, straps, a thumb grip, a lens hood with UV filter, and a crossbody-style storage bag. The coordinated system is meant to elevate the GR IV’s handling and field-readiness. [Read More]
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Slashdot |
The Data Breach That Hit Two-Thirds of a Country Online retailer Coupang, often called South Korea's Amazon, is dealing with the fallout from a breach that exposed the personal information of more than 33 million accounts -- roughly two-thirds of the country's population -- after a former contractor allegedly used credentials that remained active months after his departure to access customer data through the company's overseas servers. The breach began in June but went undetected until November 18, according to Coupang and investigators. Pol...
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Gizmodo |
‘Star Wars’ and Deadpool Bring Festive Themed Treats to Disneyland Eat your way through Disney Parks this season with Chewbacca-endorsed Life Day fare at Galaxy's Edge and chimichangas at Avengers Campus.
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Ars Technica |
OpenAI built an AI coding agent and uses it to improve the agent itself "The vast majority of Codex is built by Codex," OpenAI told us about its new AI coding agent.
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9to5Mac |
New Powerbeats Pro 2 ad is all about Speed, stability, and a kung-fu master troll IShowSpeed stars the new Beats ad, going head-to-head with a kung fu master. Watch it below.
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Business Insider |
As a skeptical health writer, I tested a depuffing wand on my face every day for a month — and was surprised to see actual results TheraFace's Depuffing Wand uses cold therapy that delivered pretty instantaneous results, but the effects of this skincare tool aren't permanent.
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MacRumors |
Govee Star Projector Review: HomeKit-Connected Night Lights With Matter Support Govee makes just about every kind of light you can think of, and many of those are Matter-capable and able to connect to HomeKit. Earlier this year, Govee came out with a series of Matter star projectors, which you can hook up to your Apple Home setup. There are three new projectors, including the Star Light Projector Nebula, the Star Light Projector Ocean Wave, and the higher-end Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro. I was intrigued by the idea of HomeKit-connected light projectors, so I tested tw...
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Mashable! |
Amazon pulls error-filled Fallout AI video recaps from Prime Video Amazon rolled out AI video recaps for Prime Video series in November, but fans have noticed big errors in a recap for 'Fallout' season 1.
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Business Insider |
TWICE expands 2025-2026 This Is For Tour to North America and Europe: Dates and tickets TWICE's This Is For World Tour heads to the US, Canada, and Europe in 2026. See full tour schedule and how to buy TWICE tickets before they sell out.
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CNET News |
'It: Welcome to Derry' Release Schedule: When to Watch the Season Finale The eighth and final episode of Season 1 is titled Winter Fire.
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xda-developers |
If I needed a gaming laptop on a budget, I'd just get a Steam Deck Gaming laptops have a new competitor in town, and it's here to stay
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MakeUseOf |
I moved more of my Linux workflow to the terminal, and now I can’t stop I am tired of Electron.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Former Accenture employee charged by DoJ for cloud security fraud The defendant allegedly hid her employer’s lack of security controls.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Now is a good time to buy a Tesla – the EV giant is offering free upgrades and enticing finance deals to drive sales Been pondering buying a Tesla? It's just launched a range of incentives in North America to help boost sales – here's what you can get.
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9to5Mac |
iOS 26.2 adds new way for your iPhone to make notifications pop iOS 26.2 arrived today, packed with changes for Apple’s system apps, and also a hidden new feature for notifications that can help ensure you don’t miss any alerts.
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CNET News |
M5 vs. M4 vs. M4 Pro vs. M4 Max: Which Apple Chip Do You Need? With different generations available to buy, choosing a configuration isn't easy. Here's how they stack up based on our testing and what they offer.
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Business Insider |
The home-design trends that will be everywhere in 2026 — and what's going out of style Zillow analyzed millions of listings to forecast home design trends for 2026. Spa-like amenities and color drenching are in, while man caves are out.
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Business Insider |
How to get Bruno Mars tickets: Las Vegas 2025 New Year's Eve show prices Bruno Mars is back at Dolby Live in Las Vegas for NYE 2025. Both shows are sold out — here's how to get Bruno Mars tickets for future residency dates.
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Business Insider |
The one thing to watch for when shopping online this holiday season Tariffs could an extra fees to your online holiday purchases. Read the fine print when shopping online to avoid unexpected customs charges.
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TechCrunch |
Riding onboard with Rivian’s race to autonomy Rivian demonstrated the progress it's made, and in the process showed just how far it still has to go to make its cars autonomous.
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Business Insider |
How I got AI to help me sell my old couch Google's Gemini AI chatbot quickly identified an old furniture model, making it easier to sell.
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Slashdot |
New Kindle Feature Uses AI To Answer Questions About Books - And Authors Can't Opt Out An anonymous reader shares a report: Amazon has quietly added a new AI feature to its Kindle iOS app -- a feature that "lets you ask questions about the book you're reading and receive spoiler-free answers," according to an Amazon announcement. The company says the feature, which is called Ask this Book, serves as "your expert reading assistant, instantly answering questions about plot details, character relationships, and thematic elements without disrupting your reading flow." Publishing i...
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CNET News |
Google Turns Ordinary Headphones Into Instant Language Interpreters Google is rolling out a beta version of the Translate app with support for more than 70 languages.
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Mashable! |
Los Angeles woman discovers man hiding in Waymo trunk A Los Angeles woman had quite a fright when she discovered a man in her Waymo's trunk.
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Ars Technica |
Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes Help raise a charity haul that's already past $11,000 in just a couple of days.
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TweakTown News |
DOOM creators at id Software vote to unionize id Software is the latest Microsoft-owned studio at ZeniMax to vote for union representation, with 165 Texas-based workers joining CWA Local 6215.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Business Insider |
UnitedHealthcare murder suspect Luigi Mangione may have had money in crypto, evidence hearing reveals The suspect in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had a cryptocurrency password on him when he was arrested, new evidence revealed.
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9to5Mac |
Apple TV has five big premieres coming in 2026, new video teases Apple TV’s biggest premiere of the year just arrived, but the streamer is already teasing what’s ahead in early 2026. Here are five big Apple releases coming soon, per a new highlight video.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
This Zotac mini PC has the most powerful GPU ever bundled in a PC of this size — 16GB GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is competitive with 5070 Ti laptop edition Zotac’s EN275060TC fits a desktop RTX 5060 Ti into a compact frame, delivering competitive performance through a hybrid PCIe power setup.
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CNET News |
Resident Evil Requiem: Release Date, Leon Kennedy's Return Confirmed and More The return to Raccoon City is going to be just as scary as you could have imagined.
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AppleInsider News |
Apple spends $216 million on two office buildings in Cupertino Apple has expanded its company real estate with the addition of two office buildings in Cupertino, which ended up costing the company $216 million.Apple now owns two additional office buildings in Cupertino. Image Credit: Google Street View.In 2025 alone, the iPhone maker has spent more than $1 billion on property acquisition. In June 2025, Apple added a $350 million campus to its growing list of Bay Area properties, with a Cupertino office complex worth $160 million following only days later.No...
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Digital Trends |
Running Android apps on your Windows 11 PC is about to feel slightly better Android app streaming on Windows 11 is getting a subtle upgrade. A new expanded mode in Phone Link makes apps feel less cramped on large monitors, bringing the experience closer to something you might actually want to use daily. The post Running Android apps on your Windows 11 PC is about to feel slightly better appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Business Insider |
Google researchers find the best AI model is 69% right Here's what this means for law firms and other businesses that are betting on AI.
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Mashable! |
Google is bringing Gemini live translation to your headphones (unless youre using an iPhone, of course) Google's Gemini-powered live language translation is now supported by any headphones you've got, but not any phone you've got yet.
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Gizmodo |
Blue Origin’s Next Mission Is Helping Redefine Who Gets to Go to Space Should the mission proceed as planned, it will mark a major step forward for accessibility in spaceflight—sending the first wheelchair user beyond Earth.
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Business Insider |
Saatva's extended Cyber Monday sale is still live: Save $300 on our favorite luxury mattresses If you thought you missed out on Saatva deals, think again. You can still save hundreds on the brand's mattresses, but the offer won't last long.
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ZDNet |
I'm a shopping editor, and this is the No. 1 reason I prefer Best Buy over Amazon for tech purchases Jeff Bezos doesn't care about you like the Geek Squad does. Best Buy just price-matched my Cyber Monday purchase in under 5 minutes.
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CNET News |
Best Internet Providers for December 2025 If you're in the market for reliable internet, CNET's experts have picked out top options for you to consider.
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Android Police - Andro... |
YouTube’s biggest redesign in years is coming to TVs We're getting some exciting changes
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Gizmodo |
Amazon Pulls AI Recap Video After ‘Fallout’ Mess Amazon is being forced to repeatedly learn a lesson: use AI slop, and get people yelling at you until you don't.
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Boy Genius Report |
You Can Finally Download Fortnite From Android's Biggest App Store Again After years of being exiled from Android's official app store, Fortnite is making a comeback in the U.S. Here's everything you need to know about its return.
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Boy Genius Report |
Do Different Ethernet Cables Really Matter? How You're Slowing Down Your Internet While most modern Ethernet cables you buy won't present an issue, some older Ethernet cables can actually throttle your internet connection's speed.
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Business Insider |
Taylor Swift's net worth has reached the billions — see how the pop star makes and spends her fortune After two decades as a superstar, Taylor Swift has built a billion-dollar net worth through her songwriting and performances, including the Eras Tour.
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Gizmodo |
Wall Street Sphincters Tighten as Oracle Delays Its OpenAI Data Center Buildout When the bubble pops, you can't say there weren't signs.
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ZDNet |
Best Buy is selling Meta Ray-Ban glasses for $70 off - these sizes and frames included The Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are on sale during Best Buy's 3-day event, just in time to upgrade your eyewear.
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GeekWire |
Tech Moves: PSL’s Kevin Leneway lands at OpenAI; Madrona taps new director; and more Kevin Leneway, a veteran engineering leader at the Pioneer Square Labs startup incubator in Seattle, is joining OpenAI as a solutions architect… Read More
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Boy Genius Report |
Prime Video's Official Fallout Season 1 Recap Was AI-Generated (And It's Complete Nonsense) Excitement is high for the return of 'Fallout' Season 2, but an inaccurate and uninterested, AI-created recap trailer has caused some backlash from viewers.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 13, #916 Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Dec. 13, #916.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 13 #650 Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 13, No. 650.
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xda-developers |
Proxmox Datacenter Manager just got its first stable release, and you need it in your home lab Yet another amazing addition to Proxmox's first-party server suite
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MakeUseOf |
This is why some Ethernet cables are faster than others Not all Ethernet cables are created equal—here's what you need to know.
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CNET News |
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 13, #1638 Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Dec. 13, No. 1,638.
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Gizmodo |
Reddit Sues Australia Over Teen Social Media Ban as Other Nations Consider Similar Laws The company says the law violates teens’ political speech rights as other countries consider similar restrictions.
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Slashdot |
Arkansas Becoming 1st State To Sever Ties With PBS, Effective July 1 joshuark writes: Arkansas is becoming the first state to officially end its public television affiliation with PBS. The Arkansas Educational Television Commission, whose members are all appointed by the governor, voted to disaffiliate from PBS effective July 1, 2026, citing the $2.5 million annual membership dues as "not feasible." The decision was also driven by the loss of a similar amount in federal funding after the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) was defunded by Congress. PBS Ar...
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Techdirt |
Trump Pretends To Block State AI Laws; Media Pretends That’s Legal The mainstream media just failed a basic civics test so badly that you’d think their brains have been pickled by the kinds of folks who spend all their time on X (oh, wait…). Headlines across major outlets are breathlessly reporting that Donald Trump “blocked states from passing AI laws” with an executive order. Except, that’s […]
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