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xda-developers |
Mozilla responds to the outrage over its new AI-focused future with a big kill switch
Here's hoping it's enough to win people back.
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Neowin |
Samsung becomes first to support Matter-enabled cameras for SmartThings
Samsung is bringing support for Matter 1.5-enabled cameras. Read on to know about which SmartThings Hubs are supported at launch.
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xda-developers |
This awesome Raspberry Pi project turns a typewriter into a prompting machine
It's like the Mechanical Turk, but not operated by just some guy in a box.
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The Guardian |
The 20 best video games of 2025
A family classic reborn in a wide open world, a satirical adventure through teenage life and a mystery puzzler for the ages – our critics on the year’s best fun• More on the best culture of 2025Ivy Road/Annapurna Interactive; PC, PS5, XboxAn arena warrior on a losing streak takes refuge in a vast forest where she discovers the joy of working in a cosy teashop. From this simple premise comes a joyful game of mindfulness and social interaction, as Alta learns how to serve up witty conversati...
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Digital Trends |
I found a Mac app to take care of my health, and it’s a godsend for all desk warriors
An app to fix your posture, gaze, stress, and water intake – in the most minimalist way possible? That's what Loook is all about.
The post I found a Mac app to take care of my health, and it’s a godsend for all desk warriors appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Business Insider |
Putin's annual Q&A with Russians is back. 2 issues are front and center.
The anxiety comes as Russia's inflation remains high, and the country's massive defense spending jostles with social spending.
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Android Police - Andro... |
Google Home gets single-tap transfer of devices from Nest app
Google Home gets single-trap transfer of devices from Nest app
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Dec. 19
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 19.
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Mashable! |
Keith Lee is TikToks Creator of the Year at the 2025 TikTok Awards
Keith Lee took home the highest honors at the first-ever U.S. TikTok awards.
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Business Insider |
Robert Irwin says his mom held the family together after his father died
Robert Irwin said his "Dancing With the Stars" tribute was for his mom and "all the single parents" whose efforts aren't always recognized.
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Mashable! |
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 19
See the moon phase expected for December 19, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.
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Mashable! |
Hurdle hints and answers for December 19, 2025
Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.
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Digital Trends |
The RAM shortage is here to stay, but Samsung clears that SSDs will be spared for now
Amid AI-related memory constraints, Samsung says it will continue selling consumer SSDs, even as broader supply chain pressures keep prices and availability uncertain.
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Android Police - Andro... |
NotebookLM can now turn chaos into clean data
Data Tables and export tool rolling out
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The Register |
Ten mistakes marred firewall upgrade at Australian telco, contributing to two deaths
Optus gave bad instructions, staff didn’t escalate their concerns
Technicians working on a firewall upgrade made at least ten mistakes, contributing to two deaths, according to a report on a September incident that saw Australian telco Optus unable to route calls to emergency services.…
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Digital Trends |
This advanced modular robot is ideal for Mars missions, its maker says
LimX Dynamics is doing some fascinating work in the robotics arena. Four months after impressing us with its talented Oli humanoid robot, the three-year-old tech startup has just unveiled Tron 2, which, as its name cleverly suggests, is the follow-up to Tron 1. Going by the video (top) released by LimX on Thursday, Tron 2 […]
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Techdirt |
RFK Jr. Exacts Revenge On The AAP: Claws Back Millions In Approved HHS Grants
As RFK Jr. continues to dismantle public health in this country policy brick by policy brick, there have fortunately been some consistent sources of sanity for the public to turn to. One of those sources has been the American Academy of Pediatrics, an important organization that provides guidance and dispenses funds to healthcare professionals and […]
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Business Insider |
Sam Altman says OpenAI has gone 'code red' multiple times — and they'll do it again
Sam Altman said OpenAI has entered "code red" mode multiple times to respond to competitive AI threats — and they'll do it again.
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TweakTown News |
Lenovo Legion Go 2 handheld with SteamOS is rumored for CES 2026
A new report is saying Lenovo is planning to announce a new Ryzen Z2 Extreme-powered Legion Go Gen 2 PC gaming handheld with SteamOS at CES 2026.Continue reading at TweakTown
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Microsoft AI CEO admits Gemini 'can do things that Copilot can’t do'
Microsoft’s AI head openly acknowledged Gemini 3’s strengths while outlining a broader vision to turn Copilot into a more practical, ever-present digital assistant.
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ZDNet |
The best AI image generators of 2025: I retested the top tools - there's one clear winner
I tested six popular AI image tools on logos, photos, pop culture prompts, and social media ads. There's one no-contest, total knockout winner.
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9to5Mac |
Apple TV releasing Pluribus season finale early next week
It’s happening again. Pluribus viewers won’t have to wait a full week to see the conclusion to season one.
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Slashdot |
UK Actors Vote To Refuse To Be Digitally Scanned In Pushback Against AI
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: Actors have voted to refuse digital scanning to prevent their likeness being used by artificial intelligence in a pushback against AI in the arts. Members of the performing arts union Equity were asked if they would refuse to be scanned while on set, a common practice in which actors' likeness is captured for future use -- with 99% voting in favor of the move. The vote was an indicative ballot designed to demonstrate the strength of feeling ...
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TweakTown News |
G.SKILL issues a statement on DRAM crisis, prices will continue to 'change without notice'
'DRAM prices are experiencing significant industry-wide volatility, driven by unprecedented high demand from the AI industry,' G.SKILL writes.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Boing Boing |
Brown University shooting suspect found dead
A suspect in the Brown University mass shooting was found dead this evening, according to Providence police chief Oscar L. Perez Jr., killed by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Named as Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente, a 48-year old former student of the Ivy League college, his body was found in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire, with "evidence matching the crime scene" including a satchel and firearms. — Read the rest
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Ars Technica |
These are the flying discs the government wants you to know about
DiskSat's design offers "a power-to-weight ratio unmatched by traditional aluminum satellites."
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Business Insider |
Ukraine is building nearly 1,000 specialized drones a day to counter Russia's Iranian Shaheds
In the last year, Ukraine's interceptors have gone from novel technology to being produced in the thousands every month.
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Mashable! |
TikTok Awards 2025: Full list of winners, updated live
See who took home hardware at the inaugural TikTok Awards.
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Mashable! |
TikTok Awards 2025 live: Stream the show now
Time to tune in for the 2025 TikTok Awards.
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xda-developers |
This mini PC is the perfect starting point to build out your home lab
Also great as a desktop PC replacement
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TweakTown News |
GeForce Game Ready 591.59 WHQL driver is here
GeForce Game Ready 591.59 WHQL optimized performance for the latest DLSS 4 enhanced games while also fixing a number of game-related and other issues.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Mashable! |
TikTok Awards 2025: See photos of Paris Hilton, Jeremiah Brown, Trixie Mattel
TikTok Awards photos show creators from Jeremiah Brown to Paris Hilton donned their best and brightest at the Los Angeles awards show.
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ZDNet |
Here's every AI subscription I paid for in 2025 - and which ones I'm taking into 2026
Are AI tools worth the money? After reviewing my 2025 spending, I've made one big change.
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ZDNet |
Own a Roku TV? 6 settings I always change first for the best performance (and they only take seconds)
There are several ways to optimize your TV's operating system for faster performance. Here are my go-to.
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Mashable! |
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 19, 2025
The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
The OnePlus Watch Lite has landed — and here's why it could be the best value OnePlus smartwatch yet
If you're in the market for a budget smartwatch, check this out – though availability is limited.
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Mashable! |
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 19, 2025
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1643 on December 19 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
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Mashable! |
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 19, 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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The Register |
China turns on a vast experimental network it says is an heir to ARPANET
Beijing wants to 'seize the initiative in the international competition in cyberspace'
Chinese authorities on Thursday certified the China Environment for Network Innovation (CENI), a vast research network that Beijing hopes will propel the country to the forefront of networking research.…
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ZDNet |
Roku vs. Fire Stick: I compared the best TV streaming devices in 2025, and this one wins
Here's how to decide which of the two best streaming devices of the year to buy.
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AppleInsider News |
US investors to close deal on 50% ownership of TikTok January 22
TikTok in the United States is about to see significant change as a new US-based algorithm is introduced in the name of "protecting Americans' data and US National Security."TikTok America arrives on January 22After over five years of talks to ban TikTok because of supposed national security concerns, a sale is set to be finalized. On January 22, if the Chinese government approves, TikTok in the United States will be 50% owned by investing firms and meet the requirements of the Protecting Americ...
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Thurrott.com |
Duck.ai Adds Image Generation
Duck.ai, the anonymous AI chatbot from DuckDuckGo, how has image generation capabilities, a highly requested feature.
The post Duck.ai Adds Image Generation appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
The PlayStation 5 Slim plummets to just AU$477 – right in time for Christmas
The PS5 is one of the most popular games consoles for a reason, and it's now dropped to an astonishingly low price ahead of Christmas, in case you're after a gift for a young gamer.
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xda-developers |
This is the router you need to give your network a hefty boost
A great middle ground
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NYT > Technology |
TikTok Signs Agreements With Investors in Step Toward Avoiding a U.S. Ban
The Chinese-owned video app formalized commitments from the software giant Oracle and two investment firms as part of a deal to keep operating in the United States.
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ZDNet |
How to use Canva in ChatGPT to build a stunning presentation in minutes - for free
This is by far the fastest way I've ever made a presentation - and it might even help me win Christmas this year.
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xda-developers |
I prefer BentoPDF over StirlingPDF as my primary PDF toolkit, and I’m not going back
The PDF upgrade I didn’t expect, but won’t undo
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TechRadar - All the la... |
What is the release date for Landman season 2 episode 6 on Paramount+?
Now Gallino has his foot in the M-Tex door, anything could happen – but, when is Landman season 2 episode 6 coming to Paramount+?
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ZDNet |
5 critical things to check first before selling or trading in your iPhone (and why they matter)
Have you backed up yet? Erased your personal data? Turned off 'Find My'? There's more!
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Boing Boing |
Hollow Knight: Silksong announces free expansion just three months after release
Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel to Team Cherry's beloved 2017 indie Metroidvania Hollow Knight, proves to be the gift that keeps on giving. Like its predecessor, Silksong is a challenging 2D action-platformer set in a hauntingly beautiful hand-drawn world populated by insects, where players explore interconnected underground kingdoms filled with secrets, upgrades, and formidable bosses. — Read the rest
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9to5Mac |
Apple faces revived App Store antitrust class action at U.S. appeals court
Following U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers’ reversal of her own certification of a class action suit accusing Apple of monopolizing the iPhone app market, the case was put back in play today. Here are the details.
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Boing Boing |
The best breaking news I've heard lately: Seal goes with flow!
I HAVE SOME IMPORTANT BREAKING NEWS FOR YOU! A very adorable seal has been caught going with the flow. Yes, that's right, the beautiful marine beast has been spotted bobbing along, blissed out, with nowhere to be, in no hurry to get anything done. — Read the rest
The post The best breaking news I've heard lately: Seal goes with flow! appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Mashable! |
No, Ashby didnt rock her famous Lorax costume at the TikTok Awards
Ashby donned an "I
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Mashable! |
Don’t get scrooged: Your essential guide to spotting and stopping holiday scams
Keep your information safe from festive hacks or secret scammers this holiday season.
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Slashdot |
Swearing Actually Seems To Make Humans Physically Stronger
alternative_right shares a report from ScienceAlert: A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that swearing can help us unleash our inner strength, improving physical performance, it seems, by helping people break through certain psychological barriers. [...] [Psychology researcher Richard Stephens of Keele University in the UK] and his colleagues at Keele and the University of Alabama wanted to test whether swearing could not only improve physical performance, as they had done in previo...
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ZDNet |
12+ useful Alexa commands that will save every user time at home (no subscriptions required)
Alexa works well out of the box, but these lesser-known features improve it further.
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The Guardian |
TikTok signs Trump-backed deal to avoid US ban
Joint venture will take over part of app’s US operations, including data protection, algorithm security and content moderationBusiness live – latest updatesUS politics live – latest updatesTikTok has reached a deal to form a joint venture that will allow it to continue operating in the US, five years after Donald Trump threatened to ban the social media platform over privacy and national security concerns, a move that further strained relations with China.ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese owne...
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Android Police - Andro... |
This is the only power bank you'll ever need
Good for home or on the go
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xda-developers |
Your 4K monitor is more important than your RTX 4090
Your GPU's power is only potential, your monitor's quality is reality
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Mozilla responds to the outrage over its new AI-focused...
