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Mashable! |
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 7, 2025 Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.
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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 7, 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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Digital Trends |
The iPhone’s Shortcuts app is smarter than you think, you’re just using it wrong The Shortcuts app has been around on iPhones for years. But thanks to native AI integration, it can now pull off multi-step, cross-chores in a few seconds. The post The iPhone’s Shortcuts app is smarter than you think, you’re just using it wrong appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Mashable! |
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 7, 2025 Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1631 on December 7 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
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NYT Strands hints, answers for December 7, 2025 The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.
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NYT Pips hints, answers for December 7, 2025 The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.
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The Anxieties of Full-Body MRI Scans (Not Covered by Insurance) Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank calls himself "a highly creative hypochondriac" — who just paid for an expensive MRI scan to locate abnormal spots as tiny as 2 millimeters. He discusses the pros and cons of its "diffusion-weighted imaging" technology combined with the pattern recognition of AI, which theoretically "has the potential to save our lives by revealing budding cancers, silent aneurysms and other hidden would-be killers before they become deadly. "But the scans cost...
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CNET News |
Best Apple HomeKit Devices to Buy in December 2025 Want an Apple-centric smart home setup? We've put together this roundup of our favorite HomeKit devices, many of which make excellent gifts.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Dec. 7, #440 Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 440 for Sunday, Dec. 7.
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ZDNet |
My favorite AirTag wallet alternative is lightweight, super thin, and surprisingly cheap The KeySmart SmartCard left a strong impression after just a few weeks of using it.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Dec. 7 Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Sunday, Dec. 7.
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TweakTown News |
AMD's new Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU leaks: 5% faster than 9800X3D, but 20% faster than 7800X3D AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor leaks have the 5.6GHz+ X3D chip being 5% faster than the 9800X3D, and 20% faster than the 7800X3D in PassMark testing.Continue reading at TweakTown
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I thought I needed a new smart TV — then I did this instead Sometimes, a smart TV isn't the smartest thing
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Boing Boing |
Pay once for 1TB of cloud storage for life TL;DR: Koofr is offering a lifetime subscription to 1TB of cloud storage for $129.99 (MSRP $810) with code KOOFR. A deal this good won't last long. The Koofr Cloud Storage 1TB Plan is $70 off, making it an affordable and sufficient option for your storage needs. — Read the rest The post Pay once for 1TB of cloud storage for life appeared first on Boing Boing.
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CNET News |
Best Space Heaters in 2025 Just because the weather outside is frightful doesn't mean it has to be cold inside. Our CNET experts recommend these top space heaters.
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NYT > Technology |
It’s Not Just You. Users Struggle With the Instagram Repost Button. The new repost option, sandwiched between comment and share, has led to consternation and accidental reposts by some users.
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Could America's Paper Checks Be On the Way Out, Like the Penny? "First the penny. Next, paper checks?" asks CNN: When the U.S. Mint stopped making pennies last month for the first time in 238 years, it drew a lot of attention. But there have been quiet moves to stop using paper checks as well. The government stopped sending out most paper checks to recipients as of the end of September, part of an effort to fully modernize federal benefits payments. And on Thursday the Federal Reserve put out a notice that suggested it is considering — but only consid...
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Pat Gelsinger wants to save Moore’s Law, with a little help from the Feds The company is aiming to produce its first silicon wafers by 2028 and have its first commercial system online by 2029.
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CNET News |
The 5 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks and How to Choose One Get a natural wake up feeling at any time of day with a sunrise alarm clock.
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TweakTown News |
Samsung wins a presidential award in South Korea for its 24Gb 40Gbps GDDR7 DRAM Samsung's new GDDR7 DRAM has won presidential recognition this week, with a presidential honor for Samsung's world-first 12nm-class, 40Gbps, 24Gb GDDR7.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Digital Trends |
Apple quietly removes Night Mode Portraits on iPhone 17 Pro, leaving users puzzled A feature that we’ve taken for granted since 2020 – the ability to shoot Portrait Mode photos using Night Mode – has quietly vanished from the latest Pro models. Users started noticing something was wrong and flagged it on Reddit and Apple’s forums. Now, Apple has officially confirmed via a support document that Night Mode […] The post Apple quietly removes Night Mode Portraits on iPhone 17 Pro, leaving users puzzled appeared first on Digital Trends.
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ZDNet |
Yes, you can make your AirTag last 10 years on a single battery - but you won't like how it's done I have over a dozen AirTags in use, and my biggest problem is having to change the batteries every year or so. Elevation Lab said, 'no worries.'
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MakeUseOf |
These 5 free apps make any smart TV way more useful (and none are streaming) Unlock the full potential of your smart TV with these five game-changing free apps.
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CNET News |
Best Robot Vacuums: Our Latest Lab Testing Reveals Surprising New Contenders We've completelely overhauled our robot vacuum testing to include new checks for pickup power, navigation, obstacle avoidance and more. These are the models that stood out for us in 2025.
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GeekWire |
The buzz over an ‘alien’ interstellar comet shows how way-out speculation goes viral Is it a spaceship? A researcher who studies conspiracy theories traces how influencers spread speculation via X. Read More
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Windows 11 still can't topple its older sibling - usage stats show Windows 10 remains mind-bogglingly popular Windows 11 adoption remains slow as enterprises delay migrations with security updates while consumers keep older Windows 10 systems active.
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Google Must Limit Its 'Default Search' Contracts to One Year, Judge Rules Bloomberg reports that Google "must renegotiate any contract to make its search engine or artificial intelligence app the default for smartphones and other devices every year, a federal judge ruled."Judge Amit Mehta in Washington sided with the US Justice Department on the one year limitation in his final ruling on what changes the search giant must make in the wake of a landmark ruling that the company illegally monopolized online search. The yearly renegotiation will give rivals — par...
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Boy Genius Report |
The Affordable Tool That Can Save Your Computer From A Deadly Shock If you ever open up your PC, this tiny $5 tool could save your hardware from static shock damage. Here's what it does and why you need it.
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TweakTown News |
Philips unveils new 27-inch dual-mode gaming monitor: 1440p at 500Hz or 720p at bonkers 1000Hz Philips ENVIA 27M2N5500XD: 27-inch gaming monitor with Dual-Mode functionality: 1440p at 500Hz or a world-first 1000Hz refresh at 720p resolution.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Mashable! |
Get powerful Microsoft Office apps for less than $5 each for life Upgrade a PC with this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows lifetime license for just $34.97 (reg. $219.99).
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TechRadar - All the la... |
The bad news continues - server prices set to rise in latest blow to hardware budgets Rising memory costs driven by AI demand are forcing server and PC manufacturers to increase prices and adjust production priorities.
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Boy Genius Report |
5 Signs It's Time For A New TV Wondering if you should upgrade your television? From outdated features to a dimming screen, we cover the five key signs that it's time for a new TV.
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TweakTown News |
ASUS ROG showcase at CES 2026 confirmed with new gaming gear, laptops, and future technology ASUS will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of ROG in 2026, with the ROG CES 2026 event announced: new mobos, new laptops, new gaming gear, and more.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Digital Trends |
Amazon’s next-gen Kindle Scribe devices will go on sale December 10 without preorders Amazon will release its updated Kindle Scribe lineup next week, offering better performance, color capabilities, AI features, and cloud tools designed for reading, writing, and productivity. The post Amazon’s next-gen Kindle Scribe devices will go on sale December 10 without preorders appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Business Insider |
Users say they are seeing ads on ChatGPT. OpenAI says it's not true. OpenAI's head of ChatGPT, Nick Turley, said OpenAI is not conducting any live tests for ads on the platform.
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Boing Boing |
Become a genius at plants for $15 TL;DR: Recognize and understand plants with Plantum AI Plant Identifier for only $14.97 with code GROWS (MSRP $59.99). Offer ends Jan. 11 at 11:59 p.m. PST. With no subscription needed, you can access plant identification and professional plant care assistance directly from your phone. — Read the rest The post Become a genius at plants for $15 appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Slashdot |
Woman Hailed As a Hero For Smashing Man's Meta Smart Glasses On Subway "Woman Hailed as Hero for Smashing Man's Meta Smart Glasses on Subway," reads the headline at Futurism:As Daily Dot reports, a New York subway rider has accused a woman of breaking his Meta smart glasses. "She just broke my Meta glasses," said the TikTok user, who goes by eth8n, in a video that has since garnered millions of views. "You're going to be famous on the internet!" he shouted at her through the window after getting off the train. The accused woman, however, peered back at him c...
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Boy Genius Report |
4 TSA-Approved Travel Gadgets You Can Carry On Your Next Flight Some of these gadgets seem like they would be banned by TSA, but you can, and maybe should, take them with you on a flight to make your trip less boring.
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This Chinese chip giant is boosting production to try and take on Nvidia - but how will Huawei feel? Cambricon aims to triple AI chip output in 2026 despite yield issues, resource shortages, and rising competition from Huawei.
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TechCrunch |
Meta reportedly delays mixed reality glasses until 2027 aMeta lready sells VR headsets and Ray-Ban smart glasses, but these new glasses sound a bit different. Their format factor would reportedly be similar to the Apple Vision Pro, with a puck-like power source.
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TweakTown News |
Apple's foldable iPhone rumored with eSIM-only option, space-saving for the foldable handset There is a 'high probability' that the foldable iPhone doesn't have a physical SIM, will use an eSIM as Apple is saving as much space as possible.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Boy Genius Report |
HDMI Vs. Optical: Which Should Your Sound System Use? For those looking to create a top-tier sound system, there's an important distinction to be made between HDMI and digital optical connections.
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The Extended ‘Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy Comes Back to Theaters Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first 'Lord of the Rings' by watching the longer versions of the trilogy in theaters next month.
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Neowin |
Next PowerToys update will bring a lot of customization to one of the best modules The next PowerToys update will bring some big changes and new features for the Command Palette module.
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Boy Genius Report |
6 Hidden Mac Settings That Instantly Boost Productivity Whether you're a long-term user or getting into Macs for the first time, there are several less-known macOS settings you should use to boost productivity.
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Slashdot |
A 1950s Material Just Set a Modern Record For Lightning-fast Chips "Researchers engineered a strained germanium layer on silicon that allows charge to move faster than in any silicon-compatible material to date," reports Science Daily. "This record mobility could lead to chips that run cooler, faster, and with dramatically lower energy consumption. "The discovery also enhances the prospects for silicon-based quantum devices..."Scientists from the University of Warwick and the National Research Council of Canada have reported the highest "hole mobility" eve...
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Digital Trends |
A foldable iPhone is coming, and it may change how you see foldables forever Apple’s first foldable iPhone has reportedly entered final testing, with a crease-free display and a planned 2025 launch, signaling a major shift in the foldable smartphone market. The post A foldable iPhone is coming, and it may change how you see foldables forever appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Boy Genius Report |
Google Photos Vs. iCloud: Which Is Better On iPhone? Both services have improved over the years, but they still take very different approaches to storage limits, pricing, sharing options, and overall convenience.
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AppleInsider News |
Samsung's Cyber Week deals deliver up to $5,000 in savings, but the sale ends soon Samsung's Cyber Week deals of up to $5,000 off are coming to an end, with The Frame TVs, OLED sets, Bespoke appliances, monitors, and more all on sale.Last chance to save up to $5,000 on Samsung products during Cyber Week - Image credit: SamsungNow through Dec. 7, save up to $5,000 on a variety of Samsung products, ranging from 2025 TV releases to Bespoke appliances. You can shop the entirety of the sale at Samsung direct, but we've also rounded up highlights from the holiday savings event below...
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Gizmodo |
Apple Is Hemorrhaging Vice Presidents Amid rumors that Tim Cook may leave soon, many of his direct reports are retiring or otherwise moving on.
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9to5Mac |
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Vector’ is a Spotlight replacement for Mac that’s smart and snappy Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
Spotlight on the Mac has been far from perfect, especially in recent years. If you want a great, drop-in replacement that offers speedy app launches, file searches, a clipboard manager, and much, much more – you should check out Vector.
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Boing Boing |
Trump finally gets a peace prize from the one organization corrupt enough to invent one for him The Nobel Committee wouldn't give Donald Trump the time of day, but FIFA? FIFA understands greatness when it sees it. As BBC Sport reports, President Trump is now the proud recipient of the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, an award that definitely existed before this week and wasn't just invented by his close ally Gianni Infantino. — Read the rest The post Trump finally gets a peace prize from the one organization corrupt enough to invent one for him appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Boy Genius Report |
Ethan Hawke Might Win His First Oscar For A 2025 Movie You Likely Haven't Seen Despite an acting career spanning decades, Ethan Hawke has never won an Oscar. This 2025 biopic that took 12 years to make might finally change that.
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Neowin |
Arc Raiders studio delays character wipe and details some heavy requirements Embark Studios has finally revealed the exact details behind the upcoming Arc Raiders Expedition character wipe, and it looks like it won't be easy to get all the permanent upgrades.
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PetaPixel |
This Photographer Built an Awesome Medium-Format Rangefinder, and So Can You Photographer Albert Cornelissen wanted a medium-format rangefinder camera that could utilize great glass and wouldn't break the bank. The second restriction meant the legendary Mamiya 7 and Fujifilm GF670 cameras were out of the question, so Cornelissen took matters into his own hands and built his dream camera: The MRF2. [Read More]
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Neowin |
[Price Drop] Get lifetime access to EDU Unlimited by StackSkills now at 97% off Discover your potential with access to 1000+ Premium online courses on coding, design, marketing and much more.
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Digital Trends |
The Kia EV9 is a good electric SUV, but the same company makes something better Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? The Kia EV9 was one of the first EVs from an established automaker truly designed for American tastes. It’s a big, boxy SUV that gives drivers a commanding view of the road, while three rows of seats and quick charging make it perfect for […] The post The Kia EV9 is a good electric SUV, but the same company makes something better appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Techdirt |
This Week In Techdirt History: November 30th – December 6th Five Years Ago This week in 2020, Donald Trump got angry about a trend on Twitter and went full force calling for a repeal of Section 230, renewing the effort to slip this into the must-pass military spending bill. Trump promised he was willing to defund the entire military if Congress didn’t agree, but Congress […]
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Business Insider |
Justin Bieber is just like us: He's really mad about this annoying iPhone design feature Justin Bieber's remark that he'll "find everyone at apple and put them in a rear naked choke hold" came as the company weathers a series of setbacks.
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Boing Boing |
Chiropractors crack their way into the Trump administration The Make America Healthy Again movement has found its most enthusiastic supporters with chiropractors, who are sore from decades of grievances against mainstream medicine. According to Politico, the International Chiropractors Association has thrown its full weight behind RFK Jr.'s wellness revolution, with its president declaring that their "Mission, Vision, and Values align with the stated goals of the MAHA Initiative." — Read the rest The post Chiropractors crack their way into the Tru...
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Gizmodo |
The New ‘Trigun Stargaze’ Trailer Gets the Band Together Old friends and new (and old) enemies await when 'Trigun Stargaze' premieres in January.
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Business Insider |
My husband and I would break out sobbing when we first became empty nesters. We found joy together. I thought the empty nest would be heartbreaking. Instead, I found freedom, creativity, and a new way to connect with my kids.
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Boy Genius Report |
4 Ways To Prevent OLED Burn-In On Screens While OLEDs offer an excellent viewing experience, the faint burn-in you may notice on your screen is a notable drawback. Here's how to prevent it.
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TechCrunch |
Is it time to ‘refound’ your startup? Sometimes, founding a startup just once isn’t enough.
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Slashdot |
Chernobyl's Protective Shield Can No Longer Confine Radiation, UN Nuclear Watchdog Says "A structure designed to prevent radioactive leakage at the defunct Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine is no longer operational," reports Politico, "after Russian drones targeted it earlier this year, the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog has found." [T]he large steel structure "lost its primary safety functions, including the confinement capability" when its outer cladding was set ablaze after being struck by Russian drones, according to a new report by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Beyond tha...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
With the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold on the way, Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold needs to hit shelves soon The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold has the potential to change how we use phones entirely – if Apple is going to join the folding phone market, it needs to get in the game quickly or risk being forgotten on arrival.
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You can now buy a 30TB tape drive and connect it to your Apple Mac Mini - and it's almost as fast as an SSD You can attach a 30TB LTO-10 tape drive to an Apple Mac Mini for SSD like speeds, offline security benefits and high capacity storage.
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AppleInsider News |
Apple chip chief Johny Srouji rumored to consider his own exit Another change could happen to Apple's leadership soon, with rumors that chip chief Johny Srouji is considering leaving the iPhone maker.Apple's Johny Srouji during a hardware presentation - Image Credit: AppleApple's managerial tier has seen many changes in a short space of time. If a new report is to be believed, then another change could be right around the corner.According to sources of Bloomberg, SVP of hardware technologies Johny Srouji informed CEO Tim Cook that he is considering leaving ...
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Boy Genius Report |
Does It Matter Which USB Port You Use On Your Computer? Computers have so many USB ports that picking one to use can be hard. With a simple inspection, you can easily decide which one is best for your device.
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Digital Trends |
How European enterprises are solving the Kubernetes complexity challenge As cloud-native adoption soars, companies are turning to managed SRE services to navigate infrastructure complexity Kubernetes has won. According to VMware’s research, over 60% of enterprises now run containerized workloads on the platform, and that number continues to climb. But victory has come with an unexpected cost: operational complexity that even experienced engineering teams struggle […] The post How European enterprises are solving the Kubernetes complexity challenge appeared fi...
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CNET News |
We Asked Experts if Vibration Plates Are a Fitness Fad or if They Have Real Health Benefits Wondering if whole-body vibration has any real benefit? Here's what experts say about its effectiveness for weight loss.
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Boy Genius Report |
12 Major Headphones Brands Ranked Worst To Best By Customer Satisfaction The right pair of headphones makes a world of difference whether you're traveling, working, or enjoying your favorite tunes. Here's how major makers stack up.
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Mashable! |
The Ninja Crispi is a glass-bottom air fryer, and its $40 off at Amazon The Ninja Crispi is a glass-bottom air fryer, and it's $40 off at Amazon.
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CNET News |
'Landman' Season 2, Episode 4: Release Date and Time on Paramount Plus Here's when you can watch more of the hit series set in West Texas.
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Tom's Hardware |
A 10-year study indicates that treated surfaces turn yellow more severely than untreated plastic parts — retrobrighting does more harm than good to consoles Retrobrighting a Sega Dreamcast console yielded poor results after 10 years.
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Thurrott.com |
Desk to Destination 8: What’s In Our Bag? (Part 1) In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss the types of laptop bags and backpacks we use when we travel and what we put inside them. The post Desk to Destination 8: What’s In Our Bag? (Part 1) appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Android Police - Andro... |
The Galaxy S25 Ultra goes beyond what most people need, making the S25+ the smarter pick You can't beat it when it's $700 off
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Boy Genius Report |
The Music Trend That's Replacing Spotify And Apple Music For Some It seems as if streaming services are dominating the music industry, and the devices of music fans, worldwide. But, is there an emerging counter-trend of note?
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Business Insider |
Anthropic's resident philosopher shares her tips to create the best AI prompts Amanda Askell, a member of Anthropic's technical team and a trained philosopher, shared some pro-tips for getting the most of AI chatbots.
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