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The Register |
Roomba maker iRobot gets cleaned out in Chapter 11
Company vacuumed up by its own manufacturer
iRobot, the company behind autonomous vacuum cleaner brand Roomba, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, telling investors that its Chinese manufacturer will assume control going forward.…
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9to5Mac |
PSA: Better mobile carrier deals may be yours for the asking
Competition between mobile carriers is now so intense that they are not only trying hard to poach customers from each other, but even fighting legal battles over their tactics.
AT&T has sued T-Mobile over its EasySwitch tool, intended to allow customers to compare rates and receive a personalized deal from the self-proclaimed “uncarrier” …
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Boing Boing |
Drunk raccoon in liquor store is repeat offender
Earlier this month, those responding to a trash liquore store found the culprit in a bathroom there: a trashed trash panda sleeping it off. It turns out that the raccoon is a repeat offender, suspected in two more similar break-ins. — Read the rest
The post Drunk raccoon in liquor store is repeat offender appeared first on Boing Boing.
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The Register |
Delay to European Central Bank messaging project cost the Bank of England £23M
Watchdog links schedule change to replanning of UK payments system overhaul
The European Central Bank's (ECB) decision to delay its move to a new messaging standard in 2022 ended up costing the Bank of England £23 million as it was forced to adjust migration to a new settlement system to avoid compounding risks.…
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Beat the RAM price rises with this free Windows 11 hack for an instant speed boost
I’ll show you how Windows 11’s virtual memory hack can help you beat RAM price rises.
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TorrentFreak |
Hollywood Warns: ‘Extortionary’ Codec Patent Fees Could Hike Streaming Subscription Prices
For decades, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) has been Hollywood's main protector of intellectual property rights, especially when it relates to piracy. In a recent federal lawsuit, however, the roles are reversed. Siding with Disney, the MPA calls out alleged IP abuse and "extortionary" patent demands linked to the H.264 and H.265 codecs, which they fear might inflate subscription fees of streaming services.
From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.
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Mashable! |
The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Play Booster Box has hit a new record-low price — save over $80 at Amazon
The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Play Booster Box is on sale for $124.99 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price at Amazon.
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PetaPixel |
Google’s Virtual Try On Tool Lets You Visualize Yourself in Any Outfit From Just a Selfie
Google has updated its AI try-on feature, an app that allows people to virtually try on clothes by uploading a photo of themselves.
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Mashable! |
Ben & Jerrys is launching Ice Cream Bars — how to get free Cookie Dough bars
Ben & Jerry's is launching Ice Cream Bars. More than 150 Scoop Shops are handing out free Cookie Dough bars on Dec. 17.
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Tom's Hardware |
Lenovo's powerful Steam Deck rival handheld just hit a record-low price on Amazon UK — 8-inch Legion Go S running SteamOS now under £428, with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD
Save 21% on this Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming PC, running with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go APU and the great-for-gaming SteamOS, all for less than £428
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Mashable! |
The Pokémon TCG Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box is still under $70 at Amazon
Find the best Pokémon deal at Amazon. The Pokémon TCG Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box is on sale for $69.81 at Amazon.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Looking for a cheap SSD? Don't wait – Samsung could stop producing budget models soon
SSD price rises could hit budget drives hard, so buy now, don't wait – and there's more RAM misery in the cards too.
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Mashable! |
The DJI Power 2000 portable power station is down to its lowest-ever price — almost half off at Amazon
The DJI Power 2000 is on sale at Amazon for $699, down from the list price of $1,299. That's a 46% discount.
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The Guardian |
He wrote the world’s most successful video games – now what? Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser on life after Grand Theft Auto
He rewrote the rule book with Rockstar then left it all behind. Now Dan Houser is back with a storytelling-focused studio to take on AI-obsessed tech bros and Mexican beauty queensThere are only a handful of video game makers who have had as profound an effect on the industry as Dan Houser. The co-founder of Rockstar Games, and its lead writer, worked on all the GTA titles since the groundbreaking third instalment, as well as both Red Dead Redemption adventures. But then, in 2019, he took an ext...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
CEOs seem determined to keep spending on AI - despite mixed success
Slightly more CEOs plan on spending cash on AI as positive economic outlooks dwindle.
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I tested Leica's divisive M EV1 — it's easier to the eye, but loses some of that rangefinder soul
The Leica M EV1 is the first Leica rangefinder without... the optical rangefinder. In its place, a useful EVF, which can make manual focusing much simpler.
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Mashable! |
Score $18 off the Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece at Amazon
As of Dec. 15, the Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece is on sale at Amazon for $31.99 for a limited time. This is 36% off its list price of $49.99.
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Ars Technica |
Verizon refused to unlock man’s iPhone, so he sued the carrier and won
Verizon changed policy after he bought the phone, wouldn't unlock it despite FCC rule.
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9to5Mac |
iRobot has filed for bankruptcy – here’s what that means for Roomba owners
iRobot, the company which invented robot vacuum cleaners, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy some 23 years after it first launched the Roomba range.
While such company failures can often be extremely bad news for owners of smart home technology, there is reason for optimism in this case …
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Android Police - Andro... |
Motorola can't out-Samsung Samsung — but it doesn't have to
I'm ready for a Motorola flagship
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TweakTown News |
Windows 11 will add AI upscaling for the ROG Xbox Ally X in early 2026
Microsoft's Auto SR is an AI-powered upscaler for PC gaming that runs at the OS-level like a post-processing effect, and it's coming to the ROG Xbox Ally.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Digital Trends |
Waze begins testing traffic light indicators in select regions
Waze has begun early testing of traffic light icons with strict limits, signalling progress on a feature users have wanted for years, though wider availability remains uncertain.
The post Waze begins testing traffic light indicators in select regions appeared first on Digital Trends.
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An Apple fan says they lost '20 years of digital life' after using an Apple gift card –here's what happened
A developer’s Apple Account got banned after they used a compromised gift card, locking away their digital life.
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Digital Trends |
OnePlus Open users in North America can now update to Android 16
OnePlus has finally started rolling out OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 to OnePlus Open users in North America.
The post OnePlus Open users in North America can now update to Android 16 appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Mashable! |
The Echo Spot is back to its best-ever price at Amazon — save over $30
As of Dec. 15, the Echo Spot has returned to its lowest price yet of $44.99 at Amazon. This is 44% off its list price of $79.99.
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Mashable! |
Hollywood pays tribute to Rob Reiner after legendary director is found dead
Hollywood is paying tribute to director Rob Reiner after he and his wife Michele were found dead at their home in LA on Sunday.
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Digital Trends |
Apple Watch update makes it easier to understand your sleep quality
Apple's latest Apple Watch update isn't about big redesigns or headline features. Instead, watchOS 26.2 focuses on small but significant changes.
The post Apple Watch update makes it easier to understand your sleep quality appeared first on Digital Trends.
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The Register |
JLR: Payroll data stolen in cybercrime that shook UK economy
Automaker admits raid that crippled its factories in August led to the theft of sensitive info
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has reportedly told staff the cyber raid that crippled its operations in August didn't just bring production to a screeching halt – it also walked off with the personal payroll data of thousands of employees.…
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9to5Mac |
Apple and Google will be asked to block nude photos unless user age is verified
A new report says that the British government will be asking Apple and Google to block the taking and sharing of nude photographs unless the user has been verified to be an adult.
Additionally, the report says that the government wants iOS and Android to prevent nude images even being displayed on the device unless the user has been verified as an adult …
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ReadWrite |
New York casino licenses near decision as Gaming Commission meets today
This week could officially mark the end of New York’s years-long casino license process, with up to three licenses on… Continue reading New York casino licenses near decision as Gaming Commission meets today
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Mashable! |
Apple TV announces a huge Pluribus milestone in the most Pluribus way
Apple TV announced that "Pluribus" is its most watched series, reportedly surpassing popular shows like "Severance" and "Ted Lasso."
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The Guardian |
Why universal basic income still can’t meet the challenges of an AI economy
Andrew Yang’s revived pitch suits the automation debate, but UBI can’t fix inequalities concentrated tech wealth drivesUniversal basic income (UBI) is back, like a space zombie in a sci-fi movie, resurrected from policy oblivion, hungry for policymakers’ attention: brains!Andrew Yang, whose “Yang Gang” enthusiasm briefly shook up the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 promoting a “Freedom Dividend” to save workers from automation – $1,000 a month for every American adult ...
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Digital Trends |
Forget the Galaxy S26; some of Samsung’s coolest tech of 2026 could be revealed at CES
Here's what you should expect from Samsung's offerings at CES 2026
The post Forget the Galaxy S26; some of Samsung’s coolest tech of 2026 could be revealed at CES appeared first on Digital Trends.
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TweakTown News |
Oh great: HDD prices surge to highest point in 2 years with demand from China and the US
HDD prices are now rising, with the highest-ever price increase over the last 2 years... joining the RAM and SSD crisis, as we step into 2026.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Mashable! |
Driverless Tesla Robotaxi spotted in Austin
A fully driverless Tesla Robotaxi was spotted riding around in Austin, Texas.
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Mashable! |
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 15, 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! |
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 15, 2025
The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.
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Mashable! |
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 15, 2025
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1639 on December 15 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
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Tom's Hardware |
2,800 RGB drones turned into the world's largest-ever game of Tetris — Red Bull Tetris world final lights up Dubai night sky
Thousands of RGB drones lit up the Dubai Frame to create the largest ever playable Tetris game.
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Android Police - Andro... |
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 gets its last hurrah with One UI 8 Watch update
Rolling out in Korea
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Android Police - Andro... |
Spotify's upcoming feature will let you minimize in-app animations
With the help of a dedicated toggle
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Digital Trends |
You can now ask Gemini questions about your NotebookLM notebooks
Google has started rolling out a new NotebookLM integration that lets you ask Gemini questions about your notebooks.
The post You can now ask Gemini questions about your NotebookLM notebooks appeared first on Digital Trends.
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The Register |
Apple, Google forced to issue emergency 0-day patches
Both admit attackers were already exploiting the bugs, with scant detail and hints of spyware-grade abuse
Apple and Google have both issued emergency patches after zero-day bugs were caught being actively exploited in what the companies describe as "sophisticated" real-world attacks.…
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The Guardian |
The US supreme court’s TikTok ruling is a scandal | Evelyn Douek and Jameel Jaffer
The decision means TikTok now operates under the threat that it could be forced offline with a stroke of Trump’s penJudicial opinions allowing the government to suppress speech in the name of national security rarely stand the test of time. But time has been unusually unkind to the US supreme court decision that upheld the law banning TikTok, the short-form video platform. The court issued its ruling less than a year ago, but it is already obvious that the deference the court gave to the gover...
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Tom's Hardware |
Amazon unveils 192-core Graviton5 CPU with massive 180 MB L3 cache in tow — ambitious server silicon challenges high-end AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon in the cloud
AWS's new 192-core Graviton5 processor with a massive 180 MB L3 cache marks the company's most ambitious in-house CPU yet, which could enable it to replace more AMD and Intel servers in its cloud.
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ReadWrite |
Influencers Rajab Butt and Nadeem ‘Naniwala’ Mubarak granted interim bail in gambling app case
A local court in Pakistan on Monday (December 15) reportedly granted interim bail to TikTokers Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak,… Continue reading Influencers Rajab Butt and Nadeem ‘Naniwala’ Mubarak granted interim bail in gambling app case
The post Influencers Rajab Butt and Nadeem ‘Naniwala’ Mubarak granted interim bail in gambling app case appeared first on ReadWrite.
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Mashable! |
The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Box is $29.99 cheaper on TCGplayer vs. Amazon
As of Dec. 15, Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Box is now $29.99 cheaper than the standard booster box on TCGplayer vs. Amazon.
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BetaNews |
Why silos restrict scale -- and what to do about it [Q&A]
Silos, you might think, are bit of a niche issue. They arise when old practices become entrenched, or when tools are only used by one part of the organization. But Shannon Mason, chief strategy officer of Tempo Software, argues silos are actually a major roadblock to growth, agility, and strategic alignment. We spoke to him to find out about the hidden cost of silos and the concrete steps teams can take to break them down. BN: How do you define organizational silos and what are some common examp...
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TweakTown News |
Samsung Foundry in discussions with AMD to make next-gen EPYC 'Venice' CPUs on its 2nm node
Samsung Foundry reportedly in talks with AMD to fab its next-gen CPUs on its new 2nm (SF2) process node, which would be a huge win against TSMC.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Mashable! |
The Pokémon TCG Mega Charizard X ex Ultra Premium Collection is now market value at Amazon
As of Dec. 15, Pokémon TCG Mega Charizard X ex Ultra Premium Collection is now market value at Amazon when compared to TCGplayer
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Mashable! |
See the 3I/ATLAS comet strangely shift from red to green in new images
By combining color images from the ground with X-rays taken from space, scientists gain new insight into interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS.
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Intel flirts with China-linked kit
Oh, Mr Darcy, we need not talk about your awkward security past Troubled Chipzilla has been fondling ACM Research's chip-making equipment, which is worrying the spooks and hawks in Washington that the Chinese-backed firm might be below its station. The US chipmaker tested equipment this year from ACM Research, a toolmaker with deep roots in China and two overseas units targeted by US sanctions, according to two sources with direct knowledge. Intel only recently fended off calls for the chief ex...
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Mashable! |
The Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box is now market value at Amazon
As of Dec. 15, Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box is now market value at Amazon when compared to TCGplayer.
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The Register |
Denmark takes a Viking swing at VPN-enabled piracy
Minister insists 'modest' bill is not an assault on privacy-preserving tech
The Danish government wants the public to weigh in on its proposed laws restricting use of VPNs to access certain corners of the internet.…
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Mashable! |
NYT Pips hints, answers for December 15, 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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Android Police - Andro... |
New Galaxy TriFold buyers are all hoping to avoid a potentially very costly mistake
You won't want to drop the Galaxy TriFold
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Mashable! |
Get the Bose Ultra open-ear earbuds for under $200 at Best Buy
As of Dec. 15, the lunar blue Bose Ultra Open-Ear Earbuds are discounted to $189 at Best Buy as part of its Deal of the Day. This is $110 off their list price of $299.
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ReadWrite |
VGW expands online ‘Social Plus’ brands with LuckyLand Casino launch
VGA has announced the launch of LuckyLand Casino, the latest expansion in its range of online Social Plus offerings. The… Continue reading VGW expands online ‘Social Plus’ brands with LuckyLand Casino launch
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Mashable! |
The Kindle Scribe is at its lowest-ever price ahead of Christmas — save $140 right now
Find the best Kindle Scribe deal at Amazon. Save 33% on the Kindle Scribe at Amazon.
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ReadWrite |
Arizona regulator notifies Underdog it intends to revoke its fantasy sports contest license
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has issued a stern statement to gambling firm Underdog about the future of the… Continue reading Arizona regulator notifies Underdog it intends to revoke its fantasy sports contest license
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Mashable! |
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 15, 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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Mashable! |
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 15, 2025
Answers to each clue for the December 15, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.
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Welcome to Fudzilla |
Apple slapped down again as appeal fizzles
Epic smells blood while developers eye Job’s Mob warilyThe Fruity Cargo Cult Apple has lost its appeal against a brutal contempt ruling, leaving a long-running iOS payments fight tilted firmly against it. In April, US district court judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple was in “willful violation” of her 2021 injunction aimed at opening iOS app payments. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has almost entirely upheld that finding. Epic Games chief executive Tim Sweeney said the decis...
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The Guardian |
‘Our industry has been strip-mined’: video game workers protest at The Game Awards
Outside the lavish event, workers called out the ‘greed’ in the industry that has left games ‘being sold for parts to make a few people a lot of money’It’s the night of the 2025 Game Awards, a major industry event where the best games of the year are crowned and major publishers reveal forthcoming projects. In the shadow of the Peacock theater in Los Angeles and next to a giant, demonic statue promoting new game Divinity, which would be announced on stage later that evening, stands a c...
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Mashable! |
Bulky earbuds aren’t for bed — but these $20 earbuds were actually made for sleeping
These earbuds were made for bedtime, and now you can get the SleepEEZ Mini Noise-Blocking True Wireless Earbuds for Sleeping for just $19.97 (reg. $34.99) through Jan. 11.
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Mashable! |
Streamline your client work forever with Sellful for one $350 payment
Sellful’s ERP Agency Plan lifetime subscription is $349.97 (reg. $1,497) through Dec. 21.
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AMD silently introduces Radeon AI PRO R9700S and AI PRO R9600D graphics cards
AMD AIB partners introduce custom versions as well AMD has introduced two new Radeon AI PRO graphics cards, the AI PRO R9700S and the AI PRO R9600D. The new graphics cards were first mentioned in the recent driver update, and now both AMD and its AIB partners have officially added these version to their websites, including some interesting custom models. Interestingly, both AMD and AIB partners have introduced these new Radeon AI PRO graphics cards without a lot of noise, even though there are ...
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Mashable! |
Score $70 off Beats Solo 4 headphones before Christmas
Get the best deal on headphones. Save 35% on the Beats Solo 4 at Amazon.
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Mashable! |
The Dyson Airstrait just got its biggest-ever discount at Amazon — save $170 right now
Find the best Dyson deal at Amazon. Save 31% on the Dyson Airstrait at Amazon.
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Mashable! |
The Kindle Paperwhite is $25 off ahead of Christmas
Get the best Kindle deal at Amazon. Save 16% on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.
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Digital Trends |
ChatGPT’s adult mode is coming, but you’ll have to wait until next year to try it
ChatGPT's highly anticipated adult mode is expected to roll out in Q1 2026 as OpenAI tests its age-verification system.
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BetaNews |
iRobot has filed for bankruptcy
iRobot Corp – perhaps most famous for its Roomba robot vacuum cleaners – has filed for bankruptcy. The company has proposed that control be handed over Shenzhen PICEA Robotics Co, its main Chinese supplier. The Chapter 11 process comes after iRobot has been under increasing pressure from various tariffs, as well as competition from lower-cost rivals. There should be – at least initially – no disruption to the company’s operations, apps should continue to function as normal, and supplie...
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The Register |
Legal protection for ethical hacking under Computer Misuse Act is only the first step
I'm dreaming of a white hat mass
Opinion It was 40 years ago that four young British hackers set about changing the law, although they didn't know it at the time. It was a cross-platform attack including a ZX Spectrum, a BBC Micro, and a Tatung Einstein slamming British Telecom's Prestel service over dial-up modems at 75 bits per second.…
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AfterDawn.com |
Maker of Roombas, iRobot, sold to China
The long-struggling American robot vacuum manufacturer iRobot has been sold.
iRobot is best known for its products -- the company is the maker of Roomba robot vacuums -- and it has played a key role in shaping the modern robot vacuum market, having operated in the field for some 35 years.
At its peak during the pandemic in 2021, iRobot's market capitalization stood well above $3 billion. However, intensifying competition and poor strategic decisions pushed the company into serious trouble.
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eeNews Europe |
QD plans €152m quantum inspection facility in Munich
QuantumDiamonds GmbH has unveiled plans for a €152 million investment to build what it calls the world’s first production facility for quantum-based chip inspection systems. The site will be located in eastern Munich and marks a major scale-up for the German deep-tech startup. This announcement sits at the intersection of advanced semiconductor manufacturing, inspection bottlenecks, […]
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Boffins teach rats how to play Doom
Neuroengineers keep pushing rodents through immortal engine A team of boffins have emerged from their smoke-filled labs, having taught rats how to play Doom. Initially, the project, which first caused online head-scratching in 2021, was just about getting the rats to run down an online corridor. But now, neuroengineer Viktor Tóth has reached stage two, with far more ambitious hardware. Originally, the rats stood in a harness on a freely rotating ball, with forward movement mapped to a simplifi...
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Memory shortages push laptops back to eight gigabytes
DRAM drought sends prices north and specs south Laptop makers are running out of memory and patience as DRAM shortages start to bite hard across the supply chain. A new TrendForce report says shortages have reached what manufacturers privately call an alarming level, forcing them to rejig configurations and whack up prices to keep stock moving. Manufacturers are now planning around scarcity, with DRAM supply constraints baked into pricing strategies to protect margins and invento...
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BetaNews |
WhatsApp rolls out a sack full of new features for the holiday season
New tools are landing thick and fast in WhatsApp, with Meta announcing, “another bundle of features just in time for the holidays”. There is a lot to explore, but the highlight that is being pushed is the voicemail-like missed calls messages. There are also changes to voice and video chats, including voice chat reactions and speaker spotlighting in group videos. In addition to genuinely useful updates, there are some additions which are just nice to have – such as new stickers on Status. F...
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Ukrainians sue US chip giants over sanctioned supply leaks
Civilians accuse silicon sellers of choosing profit while missiles fly Ukrainian civilians have dragged US chipmakers into a Texas courtroom, accusing them of letting sanctioned silicon slip through the cracks and into Russian and Iranian weapons. The lawsuits, filed this week, claim that Texas Instruments, AMD and Intel negligently failed to track chips that dodged export curbs and were later used in systems that killed civilians last year. According to the complaints, the firms ignored years ...
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eeNews Europe |
Virtusa enters semiconductor engineering with SmartSoC acquisition
Virtusa has made a clear move into the semiconductor space with the acquisition of SmartSoC Solutions, adding chip design and IC engineering to its portfolio. The deal extends Virtusa’s reach from software and cloud services down to silicon, as demand for AI-driven hardware continues to surge. The news highlights how IT services companies are moving […]
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eeNews Europe |
Western Digital invests in quantum hardware company Qolab
Qolab has landed a strategic investment from Western Digital, bringing together quantum computing hardware and large-scale nanofabrication expertise. The deal signals growing interest from established semiconductor and storage players in the practical commercialization of quantum technologies. The news highlights how advanced semiconductor manufacturing know-how is increasingly seen as a critical enabler for scalable quantum systems. […]
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Mashable! |
Roomba maker iRobot has filed for bankruptcy
The robot vacuum company had been struggling for a while.
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TweakTown News |
ASUS claims the #1 position in OLED monitor market share with 21.9%
ASUS announces that it has claimed the #1 position in the global OLED monitor market share with 21.9%, Samsung close behind with 18%.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Welcome to Fudzilla |
Tech billionaires using surrogacy to build tribes in their own image
Conveyor-belt babies and dynasties dreamed up like software projects A growing number of tech billionaires are spending their fortunes on industrial-scale surrogacy, churning out dozens of children as if they were rolling out a product line. The aim is not family so much as legacy, built to specification and outsourced across borders. The Wall Street Journal said that Los Angeles courtroom clerks noticed the same name cropping up repeatedly on surrogacy petitions. The trail led t...
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Chief executives still pile into AI
A lot of crossed fingers Another report has confirmed that chief executives of some of the world’s biggest companies are piling into artificial intelligence, even as many admit the money is not coming back yet. According to an annual Teneo survey of more than 350 public company bosses, more than 68 per cent of CEOs say they plan to spend even more on AI in 2026, Less than half of current AI projects have generated higher returns than their costs, respondents said, with the greatest success in...
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Digital Trends |
Your next Samsung Galaxy A series phone could be more expensive
Samsung’s upcoming devices could get more expensive, and the price hike may extend beyond its flagship Galaxy S26 series. A report from early last month suggested that the company could raise prices of its next-gen flagships due to rising costs of key components like SoCs, camera modules, and RAM. Now, a new tip indicates that […]
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eeNews Europe |
Elektor and Embedded Academy launch cooperation with exclusive 30% discount offer
Elektor, to which eeNews belongs, has entered into a partnership with Embedded Academy. As part of this collaboration, Elektor readers will receive a 30% discount on access to Embedded Academy’s e-learning platform – valid until December 31, 2025. The platform comprises 36 online courses with around 70 hours of video material and interactive elements. The […]
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The Register |
Techie 'forgot' to tell boss their cost-saving idea meant a day of gaming
One keypress turned a tricky Windows NT balancing act into a life of leisure
Who, Me? After a weekend of R&R, The Register welcomes you back to the working week with a new installment of Who, Me? It's the reader-contributed column in which you confess to workplace errors and indiscretions and reveal how you survived to tell the tale.…
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AppleInsider News |
Apple's M4 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM plunges to $899 with free 2-day shipping
A $300 last-minute holiday discount on Apple's M4 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM is in effect today, bringing the cost of the laptop down to $899 with delivery by Christmas.Get Apple's M4 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM for just $899 - Image credit: AppleB&H Photo is pulling out all the stops with its last-minute holiday sale, and we're following a steep $300 price drop on Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air in Midnight. This M4 model with a 10-core GPU has a bump up to 24GB of RAM, along with 256GB of stora...
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Roomba maker iRobot gets cleaned out in Chapter 11
