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xda-developers |
One of my favorite puzzle games with 96% positive reviews just fell to its lowest price ever on Steam
Doesn't take a detective to know that this deal is a steal.
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Business Insider |
Gold could echo the 70s spike but today's rally is built on real demand, Goldman Sachs analyst says
Gold breached another record high above $4,300 an ounce.
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TweakTown News |
Steve Jobs and Apple honored by US mint with new official $1 coin
The United States Mint is going to honor Steve Jobs and Apple with an official 'Steve Jobs' coin as part of the 2026 American Innovation $1 Coin Program.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Android Police - Andro... |
Google quietly pulls Android 16 QPR3 Beta 3 OTA amid Pixel bootloop issues
Don't update if you have not already
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TweakTown News |
Assassin's Creed boss confirms he was forced out by Ubisoft
The former boss of the Assassin's Creed franchise has revealed that Ubisoft forced him out of his position, and he didn't leave voluntarily.Continue reading at TweakTown
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xda-developers |
Microsoft fixes one of the more annoying dual-screen issues with Windows 11
Balanced, as it should be.
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TechCrunch |
Reddit expands its AI-powered search to 5 new languages
Users who have set one of these languages as their default, instead of English, can now chat with the AI in question-and-answer format.
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Neowin |
Anthropic boosts Claude for enterprise with Microsoft 365 integration
Anthropic has announced a new Microsoft 365 integration for Claude. This allows users to connect with SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, and Teams.
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Business Insider |
Former Meta executive says AI could be headed for a correction
"It's certainly got some pretty prominent features of what looks like a bubble," Nick Clegg said of AI.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
The first Wi-Fi 8 wireless router you can actually touch and see will be built by a company you've probably never heard of
Sercomm partners with Broadcom to build the first real Wi-Fi 8 router, years ahead of certification.
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Mashable! |
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on October 17
See the moon phase expected for October 17, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.
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Slashdot |
New ITVX Channel Streams Absolutely Spellbinding Footage of Earth... Forever
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: I realize that, at this point, there are already far too many shows. Every channel, every streaming service is teeming with content demanding your attention, and there are simply too few hours in the day to watch them all. However, with that in mind, may I recommend a new show called Space Live? There's only one episode. The only potential downside is that the episode literally lasts for ever. Actually, that's inaccurate. Space Live isn't a ...
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TechCrunch |
OpenAI pauses Sora video generations of Martin Luther King Jr.
Sora's launch has stirred fervent public debate around the dangers of AI-generated videos and how platforms should implement guardrails around the technology.
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Business Insider |
Helen Mirren, 80, says there are 'great advantages' to growing older
However, aging comes with its downsides, including losing some of the thickness in her hair, Helen Mirren said.
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TweakTown News |
DDR5 RAM exceeds 13000 MT/s speeds: Corsair Vengeance DDR5 overclocked to record 13010 MT/s
The massive 13,000 MT/s speed barrier for DDR5 RAM has been breached: Corsair Vengeance DDR5 on GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE reaches record 13010 MT/s.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Techdirt |
Another Measles Outbreak Leads To 3 Week Quarantine For Over 100 Children
Measles is so back, baby! I know, you had thought we were done talking about this vile disease. After all, the outbreak that started in Texas among communities that are relatively unvaccinated finally slowed down at the tail end of the summer. That came after that outbreak almost single-handedly generated more cases of measles in […]
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AppleInsider News |
Cherry KW 550 MX LP mechanical keyboard review: Sweet spot of pricing and performance
The Cherry KW 550 MX LP is a low-profile keyboard that is just okay for Mac owners, but sits in the pricing sweet spot for those buying their first mechanical keyboard.Cherry KW 550 MX LPCherry is a German-headquartered company with deep roots in the United States, going back to the early 1950s. It was a prolific manufacturer of microswitches for vintage arcade machines, which eventually evolved to become one of the first companies to produce computer keyboards.As a company, Cherry carries the d...
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NYT > Technology |
Salesforce Offers Its Services to Boost Trump’s Immigration Force
The San Francisco-based firm has told ICE that it could use A.I. to help the agency nearly triple its staff. The company’s C.E.O., once a progressive tech titan, has embraced President Trump.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Oct. 17
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Oct. 17.
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VentureBeat |
Researchers find adding this one simple sentence to prompts makes AI models way more creative
One of the coolest things about generative AI models — both large language models (LLMs) and diffusion-based image generators — is that they are "non-deterministic." That is, despite their reputation among some critics as being "fancy autocorrect," generative AI models actually generate their outputs by choosing from a distribution of the most probable next tokens (units of information) to fill out their response.Asking an LLM: "What is the capital of France?" w...
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TweakTown News |
ASUS intros ProArt PA32KCX: world's first 8K HDR Mini-LED professional monitor
ASUS unveils its new ProArt PA32KCX: the world's first 8K HDR professional monitor, with 4032 local dimming zones, and up to 1200 nits of brightness.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Business Insider |
Zohran Mamdani's pitch to tech CEOs
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner of the NYC mayoral race, said CEOs will come if the employees they need can afford to live in the city.
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TweakTown News |
ASUS's new ROG Azoth 96 HE keyboard's Zone Mode is game changer for PC gaming
The newly announced ROG Azoth 96 HE gaming keyboard from ASUS is its latest premium Hall Effect wireless magnetic gaming keyboard.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Mashable! |
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 17, 2025
The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.
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Mashable! |
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 17, 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! |
IT: Welcome to Derry: All the Stephen King Easter eggs in episode 1
"IT: Welcome to Derry" episode 1 is full of Stephen King Easter eggs. We've rounded them all up.
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ZDNet |
How to use ChatGPT: A beginner's guide to the most popular AI chatbot
Want to try ChatGPT? It's free and doesn't require an account. Here's how to get the most from it.
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Mashable! |
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 17, 2025
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1581 on October 17 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
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Business Insider |
How Zohran Mamdani says he'll be the mayor of Wall Street and democratic socialists
Zohran Mamdani was asked how he'd be mayor of Wall Street and democratic socialists. His answer was tax hikes and tackling corporate greed.
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Slashdot |
Spotify Says It's Working With Labels On 'Responsible' AI Music Tools
Spotify has officially partnered with major record labels to create a "responsible AI" initiative aimed at developing generative music tools that supposedly benefit both artists and fans. While Spotify promises choice, transparency, and fair compensation, the vague announcement has many skeptics wondering if "responsible AI" is just another remix of old industry power plays set to a new algorithmic beat. The Verge reports: Spotify didn't detail any specific products in the works but said it was ...
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TweakTown News |
Razer's new Razer Kiyo V2 webcam combines 4K capture with AI-powered features for creators
Razer has launched a pair of new webcams with the new Razer Kiyo V2 and Razer Kiyo V2 X, with former offering crisp lossless 4K capture.Continue reading at TweakTown
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TweakTown News |
Razer's stunning 'Phantom White' line-up offers see-through retro gaming inspired gear
Razer's new Phantom White Edition collection looks stunning, though the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% shipping with a black wrist rest feels like a misstep.Continue reading at TweakTown
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xda-developers |
How I combined Rocketbook and Obsidian to automate my physical note-taking
Streamline your note-taking workflow by combining Rocketbook, iCloud, and Obsidian. This step-by-step guide shows how to automatically transfer scanned notes from Rocketbook to Obsidian using iOS Shortcuts.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
The internet is now mostly written by machines, study finds
More new articles online are now written by AI than humans, but most don’t make it into search results.
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Slashdot |
Video Game Union Workers Rally Against $55 Billion Saudi-Backed Private Acquisition of EA
EA employees and the Communications Workers of America union have condemned the company's proposed $55 billion private acquisition -- backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, "claiming they were not represented in the negotiations and any jobs lost as a result would 'be a choice, not a necessity, made to pad investors' pockets," reports Eurogamer. From the report: Following the announcement, there's been plenty of speculation around the future of EA ...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Someone designed an open portable desk with a canvas handle to carry your $10,000 Apple MacBook Pro laptop around - but somehow I don't think it's a very good idea
The AeroTrac workstation reimagines portable setups for laptops, though its practicality for protecting costly devices remains questionable.
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Thurrott.com |
Windows Weekly 954: We’re Just Getting Started
Leo, Richard, and Paul discuss the first Patch Tuesday for 25H2, Windows Insider Previews, hardware, AI is the end of apps, Xbox, and more.
The post Windows Weekly 954: We’re Just Getting Started appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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9to5Mac |
Eddy Cue hints at Apple’s next sports deal: ‘We do love F1’
As Apple reportedly nears the announcement of a $140 million yearly deal for the US rights of F1, the company’s senior vice president of Services has been on a bit of a press tour to talk about Apple TV, and the state of sports streaming in general.
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TechCrunch |
Defunct electric aircraft startup Lilium’s tech lives on over at Archer
Archer prevailed in a competitive bidding process that included Ambitious Air Mobility Group and U.S. based Joby Aviation.
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Slashdot |
Miami Is Testing a Self-Driving Police Car That Can Launch Drones
Miami-Dade County is piloting a self-driving police car built by PolicingLab and powered by Perrone Robotics, equipped with 360-degree cameras, AI analytics, license plate readers, and even drone-launch capabilities. The Drive reports: "Designed as a force multiplier, the PUG combines advanced autonomy from Perrone Robotics with AI-driven analytics, real-time crime data, and a suite of sensors including 360-degree cameras, thermal imaging, license plate recognition, and drone launch capabilities...
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Business Insider |
China turned livestreaming into a 24-hour sleepless hydra of a selling machine. Now the US is catching up.
The US is waking up to livestreaming, a cornerstone of Chinese e-commerce, and retailers like eBay and Whatnot are cashing in on the trend.
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ZDNet |
Going on a road trip? This multi-functional car charger has saved me so many times
Statik's Tire Hero air compressor does more than just fill your tires, making it the ultimate emergency accessory to keep in your car.
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ZDNet |
I recommend this older Windows 11 laptop over some newer models - here's why
Asus' Zenbook 14 is one of my favorite laptops from 2024, thanks to its OLED screen and high degree of customization.
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xda-developers |
An iGPU can be a fantastic addition to your gaming PC, even with a dedicated GPU
Discover the benefits of using an integrated GPU (iGPU) alongside your dedicated graphics card, including power efficiency, multitasking, and backup functionality.
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MakeUseOf |
6 great sci-fi shows that were cancelled way too soon
These sci-fi shows were given the ax much too soon.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
I’m adding 4 new Disney+ shows to my watchlist – including a spooky baking show and a Star Wars anthology
These four new Disney+ shows have gone straight on my October watchlist. Here's what I'm most excited for.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Oct. 17, #389
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Oct. 17, No. 389.
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The Register |
Anthropic brings mad Skills to Claude
Teaching an old bot new tricks
Paying Anthropic customers can now teach their Claude new tricks, which the company calls Skills.…
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CNET News |
MacBook Pro May Be Finally Getting a Touchscreen
The OLED MacBook Pro reportedly will break new ground with late 2026 launch.
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Business Insider |
Google CEO Sundar Pichai shares what it was like to be an AI leader and then get beaten to the market by OpenAI with ChatGPT
Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared what it was like to get beat to market by OpenAI with ChatGPT and says the startup deserved credit.
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CNET News |
Meta Is Shuttering Its Messenger Apps for Mac and Windows
You've got two more months until the two apps are gone.
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Slashdot |
Sony Tells SCOTUS That People Accused of Piracy Aren't 'Innocent Grandmothers'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Record labels Sony, Warner, and Universal yesterday asked the Supreme Court to help it boot pirates off the Internet. Sony and the other labels filed their brief (PDF) in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, a case involving the cable Internet service provider that rebuffed labels' demands for mass terminations of broadband subscribers accused of repeat copyright infringement. The Supreme Court's eventual decision in the case may ...
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The Register |
TSMC hurrying to bring advanced chip tech to Arizona fab
CEO C.C. Wei cites strong demand for AI products. Intel may also be a factor
TSMC is accelerating the rollout of advanced process nodes at its Arizona fabs to meet growing demand for American-made AI products.…
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AppleInsider News |
Apple's research explains how AI can identify bugs in code and generate QE tests
New papers on Apple's machine learning blog detail how AI can be used for faster, cheaper, and more effective QE testing, as well as for bug fixing and identification.Apple's new studies explain how AI can be used to streamline QE workflows.In October 2025, Apple published three new studies related to artificial intelligence and the possible applications of LLMs. The company's research work goes back many years, but some of its latest papers have concentrated on the flaws of AI, and how to preve...
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Android Police - Andro... |
Skip the contracts and score 40% off the Motorola Razr+ 2025
The lowest price on one of our favorite foldables
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CNET News |
Amazon One Medical Introduces Pay-Per-Visit Care for Children
No insurance or membership is required for the service.
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Mashable! |
How to watch the 2025-2026 NBA season: Your guide to streaming games without cable
Everything you need to know about how to watch the 2025-2026 NBA season without cable, including the best streaming deals.
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Gizmodo |
Finn Wolfhard Was Worried ‘Stranger Things’ Would Biff Its Finale Like ‘Game of Thrones’
The star of Netflix's long-running series got over it after seeing the script—and assures fans the ending won't disappoint.
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Boy Genius Report |
One Of Google Photos' Best AI Features Is Missing In Some US States, And It's Not A Bug
There's an exciting new AI feature in Google Photos, but if you live in one of these two U.S. states, it's mysteriously unavailable.
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Gizmodo |
Screw M5: The M6 MacBook Could Finally Get an OLED Touchscreen
I guess we shouldn't remind CEO Tim Cook about his comparison of touchscreen computers to 'refrigerators and toasters.'
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xda-developers |
Should you buy Battlefield 6 now or save your money for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 next month?
Battlefield 6 or Black Ops 7? Here’s which shooter deserves your money this holiday season.
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MakeUseOf |
Amazon's new Alexa+ early access is much better than I expected
I've been pleasantly surprised by Amazon's new Alexa+.
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Mashable! |
Save a whopping $900 on the Bluetti AC200L Portable Power Station
As of Oct. 16, get the Bluetti AC200L Portable Power Station for $900 off at Amazon.
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CNET News |
Keep Your Kids From Getting Sick This Flu Season With These Doctor-Approved Tips
A new school year brings lots of germs and illnesses, but experts share tricks to keep your family healthy.
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CNET News |
Steve Jobs and the Cray-1 Supercomputer Will Be on US Dollar Coins
You can pocket a coin with the Apple co-founders' likeness in 2026.
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MacRumors |
M5 MacBook Air Coming Spring 2026 With M5 Mac Studio and Mac Mini in Development
Apple plans to launch MacBook Air models equipped with the new M5 chip in spring 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple is also working on M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models that will come early in the year.
Neither the MacBook Pro models nor the MacBook Air models are expected to get design changes, with Apple focusing on simple chip upgrades. In the case of the MacBook Pro, a much bigger refresh is planned for either late 2026 or early 2027...
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The Register |
AI makes phishing 4.5x more effective, Microsoft says
And potentially 50 times more profitable
People receiving an AI phishing email are 4.5 times more likely to click on the malicious link or file, according to Microsoft.…
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CNET News |
The Earth Has a Growing Weak Spot in Its Magnetic Field: Here's What That Means
Science has known about the weak spot for over half a century, but it's now getting bigger.
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Thurrott.com |
Microsoft Explains How It Will Secure AI Agents in Windows 11
How can Microsoft protect our security and privacy when there are potentially dozens of AI agents floating around out there, doing work on our behalf?
The post Microsoft Explains How It Will Secure AI Agents in Windows 11 appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Slashdot |
Meta Is Building a Smart TV In VR
Meta has officially launched Horizon TV, a virtual reality "smart TV" app for its Quest headsets. The app mirrors modern smart TV interfaces with deep-linked streaming apps and curated recommendations -- but it's still missing major players like Netflix and Disney+. From a report: Except Horizon TV isn't running on a TV or streaming stick, but on the company's Meta Quest headsets. Unveiled at Meta Connect last month, the app is a big part of Meta's push to attract older, less gaming-focused audi...
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Ars Technica |
RFK Jr.’s MAHA wants to make chemtrail conspiracy theories great again
It's unclear if Kennedy will follow through, but he supports the conspiracy theory.
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Business Insider |
I've built a successful career, but my LinkedIn feed still makes me feel like a failure
My LinkedIn feed feels like a big bragging contest. Seeing other people's wins gives me anxiety about my own career.
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