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TechCrunch |
Tiger Global plans cautious venture future with a new $2.2B fund
Tiger's last fund did well with investmetments in OpenAI, Waymo and Databricks. But it warns investors that AI valuations are already 'elevated.'
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9to5Mac |
MagSafe Monday: Satechi’s OntheGo 3-in-1 Qi2 charger is built for travel and StandBy mode
Travel chargers are often a series of compromises. They are either too big, too slow, or missing support for one of the devices you actually needed to charge. The Satechi OntheGo 3-in-1 Qi2 charger is the rare accessory that gets almost everything right (except for one thing). It delivers 15-watt Qi2 fast charging for the iPhone, supports fast charging on the Apple Watch, and has a dedicated spot for AirPods. It folds down into a really compact circle that fit into any bag and has enough flexibi...
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Gizmodo |
Even Minor Video Call Glitches Could Cost You a Job—or Your Freedom
Researchers found that minor connection issues during face-to-face video calls negatively impacted interpersonal judgments, with significant implications in contexts such as telehealth visits, remote interviews, and virtual parole hearings.
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Tom's Hardware |
Nvidia reportedly wins H200 exports to China — US Department of Commerce set to ease restrictions for full Hopper AI GPU
The U.S. government is reportedly preparing to let Nvidia ship its H200 accelerators to China, a move that could restore Nvidia’s influence in the Chinese AI market and reinforce CUDA’s dominance, but the question is if Beijing agrees to accept this hardware.
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ZDNet |
The tablet that made me put away my iPad and Kindle has a worthy successor - and it's on sale
The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is a well-rounded Android tablet that delivers reliable everyday performance at an accessible price.
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Business Insider |
The best iPhone 17 Pro cases 2025: Protect your new phone in style
The iPhone 17 Pro is finally here. These are the best cases to keep your new phone safe and scratch-free for years.
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CNET News |
I'm Still a Pixel Watch 4 Fan a Month Later, but the Luster (and Screen) Has Scratched
From scratches to unwelcome Gemini pop-ups, here's how it holds up after the honeymoon period.
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xda-developers |
3 myths about AIO coolers always being better than air coolers
AIOs have weaknesses too
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CNET News |
Apple Expands Its Fitness Plus Service with AI-Dubbed Translations and K-Pop Tunes
The training platform will be available in 28 new countries and includes dubbed workouts in Spanish, German and Japanese with the same trainer voices.
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MakeUseOf |
Yes, Apple Intelligence has been a disaster so far, but these 5 features are actually brilliant
Apple Intelligence may feel broken, but a handful of features showcase that Apple’s AI future isn’t as hopeless as it seems.
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Neowin |
5-Yr subscription to AdGuard DNS drops to lowest price (almost $700 off)
Enjoy the ability to block ads, trackers, and analytics systems for any website or app. Say goodbye to intrusive ads and unwanted trackers!
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TechRadar - All the la... |
'They can build a hospital in a weekend': Nvidia CEO warns about China's big AI advantages — as report reveals it now has 30% of global AI usage
Nvidia's CEO has again warned about China's swift progress and potential to move ahead in the AI race.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Android XR chief on the moment he realized — 'Things have changed. This is very different. This is very new. It's very powerful.'
What's the future of Android XR? We spoke to Juston Payne, Google's Senior Director of Product Management for XR, to find out.
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Business Insider |
LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman says he learned a lesson from a visit to Epstein's island: 'Note to self, Google before going'
Hoffman, the billionaire LinkedIn cofounder, said he visited Epstein's island as part of his work fundraising for MIT.
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TechCrunch |
Environmental groups call for halt to new data center construction
More than 230 organizations signed a public letter urging members of Congress to take action.
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Slashdot |
Denmark Posts Its Last Letters as Hallowed National Mail Ends
Denmark's postal service, established by King Christian IV four centuries ago as one of Europe's first modern mail systems, will stop delivering letters on December 30, ending a tradition that once saw riders given a maximum of 45 minutes to cover each 10-kilometer stretch of routes running from Hamburg to Norway.
PostNord, the postal service Denmark has shared with Sweden since 2009, started removing its 1,500 remaining red post boxes in June; a handful will go to museums. Letter volumes coll...
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Business Insider |
The 8 best space heaters for safe, efficient heating
We tested 25 space heater in our cold homes to find the safest, most energy efficient options. Our top picks include Honeywell, Lasko, and more.
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Boy Genius Report |
5 Essential Google Chrome Extensions You Need To Install Today
Google Chrome extensions are an excellent way to level-up your web browsing experience. From dark mode to free VPN options, power users should take heed.
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Business Insider |
Everything Dakota Johnson has worn this year, ranked from least to most daring
Dakota Johnson's fashion is effortlessly chic. It's also pretty daring. This year, she's worn a mix of both styles on and off the red carpet.
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Business Insider |
Best Chewy promo codes in December 2025: Free gift cards and discounts
These Chewy promo codes will help you get the best deal on your favorite pet treats, toys, and more.
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Boing Boing |
Alina Habba resigns from imaginary job she never legally held
Alina Habba, Donald Trump's ethically challenged TV lawyer and courtroom chaos goblin, has resigned from her brief stint cosplaying a U.S. attorney, a position a federal court recently ruled she never had the legal right to occupy in the first place. — Read the rest
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CNET News |
Want the Best Way to Brew Coffee? Use This Expert-Approved Method
Competitive baristas, coffee educators and roasters (mostly) agree. This is the best way to make coffee.
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AppleInsider News |
Apple and Google's iPhone-Android switching update starts to roll out
A new build of Android has been released that will make it easier for Android and iPhone switching to take place in the future.An iPhone and an Android deviceThe current process for switching between Android and iPhone, or vice versa, is usually a tricky one with many steps and things to think about. However, both Apple and Google are working to make it easier for users to switch between platforms.A post to Reddit, first spotted by 9to5Mac says that there is a new Android Canary build 2512 avail...
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9to5Mac |
Winter Clarity Bundle: 60% off Raycast, Endel, Ground News, and Craft Docs
The holiday season brings noise: endless shopping lists, Christmas deals, distractions, last-minute meetings, deadlines, you name it. The Winter Clarity Bundle includes four tools that help you focus on what really matters. They cut through the chaos like a laser, pointing directly at what matters most to you. So you can enter 2026 with nothing holding you back and a clean slate for what’s ahead.
Launching today, the Winter Bundle brings together four best-in-class apps that form a complete...
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CNET News |
Dating App Hinge Launches AI Prompts to Replace Boring Opening Lines
More than a third of users said the feature made them feel more confident reaching out to matches.
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AppleInsider News |
Australian age-check law pulls Apple deeper into platform governance
Apple leans into age checks as Australia's teen social media ban goes live, putting the App Store in the middle of a political fight over kids, tech, and compliance.The App Store ends up acting as an intermediary layerAustralia's new social media law takes effect on December 10 and it targets the apps, not the devices. The law requires major social platforms to prevent anyone under 16 from holding an account, and to deactivate existing under-age accounts.The eSafety Commissioner can issue fines ...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
I review 4K Blu-rays for a living — these 5 new discs are so good, they've entered my TV testing rotation
As a TV reviewer, it's good to update the 4K Blu-rays I use for testing. These 5 discs are the latest additions.
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TweakTown News |
Mysterious Game Awards statue isn't for Lords of the Fallen 2, developer CI Games confirms
The Game Awards' Geoff Keighley has shared a mysterious statue teaser, and gamers are on a virtual scavenger hunt to figure out what game that it's for.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Neowin |
Sony had approached Microsoft for one of its biggest Xbox games
Microsoft is currently all-in on making Xbox a multi-platform publisher, but it looks like the trend started with Sony reaching out for a certain very popular port first.
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ZDNet |
Verizon will give you a free Nintendo Switch ahead of the holidays - here's how to qualify
Verizon's Black Friday deals for home internet include your choice of a free Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, or Samsung tablet. Here's what to know.
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Digital Trends |
PlayStation 5 Pro drops to $649.99 in rare discount
If you’ve been holding off on a PS5 Pro waiting for a real price break, this is the moment. The PlayStation 5 Pro console is now $649.99, a $100 savings off its typical $749.99 value. For the version of Sony’s console built for higher frame rates, sharper 4K, and heavier ray tracing, seeing any kind […]
The post PlayStation 5 Pro drops to $649.99 in rare discount appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Tom's Hardware |
UK government unveils AI-driven undersea surveillance network used to find enemy subs — 'Atlantic Bastion' designed to counter Russian submarine activity
The UK government has unveiled the first details of Atlantic Bastion, a new undersea warfare programme designed to detect and counter Russian submarine activity across the North Atlantic.
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Digital Trends |
Apple’s AirPods Max USB-C just got a rare $120 discount
If AirPods Max have always felt just a bit too expensive, this is the kind of discount that changes the equation. The updated AirPods Max (USB-C) are going for $429.99, which is $120 off the usual $549.99 price. You’re getting Apple’s top over-ear headphones with upgraded USB-C charging, lossless listening support, and all the ecosystem […]
The post Apple’s AirPods Max USB-C just got a rare $120 discount appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Business Insider |
Best GlassesUSA coupons and promo codes we've tested in December 2025
GlassesUSA is our favorite place to shop for name brand and designer eyewear in 2025. Get a free pair with the best GlassesUSA coupons we've tested.
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Digital Trends |
The Logitech G502 X Lightspeed is $50 cheaper than usual and still one of the best
If your current mouse is starting to hold you back in shooters or long MMO sessions, this is a very solid upgrade window. The Logitech G502 X Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse is now $109.99, which is $50 off the regular $159.99 price. You’re getting one of Logitech’s flagship FPS mice with a lighter shell, faster […]
The post The Logitech G502 X Lightspeed is $50 cheaper than usual and still one of the best appeared first on Digital Trends.
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PetaPixel |
21 Incredible Images to Inspire Photographers to Enter Sony World Photography Awards 2026
The window to enter the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2026 is quickly closing, and photographers have about a month left to enter this year's competition. Entries remain open for the Professional, Open, and Youth competitions until early January, and there are some fantastic prizes up for grabs. The Sony World Photography Awards have shared 21 entries from the upcoming competition to inspire other photographers to join the competition.
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Business Insider |
Best iPhone Air cases 2025: Protect your new super slim phone
The svelte iPhone Air is finally upon us. These are the best cases to keep your new phone looking good as new for years.
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TechCrunch |
Claude Code is coming to Slack, and that’s a bigger deal than it sounds
Anthropic launches Claude Code in Slack, letting developers delegate coding tasks from chat threads. It's part of a shift toward AI-embedded collaboration that could reshape software workflows.
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9to5Mac |
Black Friday 2.0: Apple Watch Series 11 hits new all-time low, more (from $129)
From tracking your fitness to keeping you connected wherever you go, Apple Watch is a must-have this holiday season.
To make it easier to know what to buy, we are tracking huge savings on the entire Apple Watch lineup.
40mm Apple Watch SE 3: from $200 (Reg. $249)
44mm Apple Watch SE 3: from $230 (Reg. $279)
42mm Apple Watch Series 11: from $299 (Reg. $399)
46mm Apple Watch Series 11: from $329 (Reg. $429)
Apple Watch Ultra 2: from $549 (Reg. $799)
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Boy Genius Report |
Hands-On With The HidrateSpark Pro 2 Smart Water Bottle
The HidrateSpark Pro 2 smart water bottle is a solid upgrade over its predecessor, but issues with the app make it hard to recommend in its current state.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Paramount just trumped Netflix's Warner Bros deal, but I don't see how this will be good news for any of us
Just when you thought the Netflix plan to acquire Warner Bros. was all but a done deal, Paramount swoops in, and things just got very interesting.
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Slashdot |
How the Dollar-Store Industry Overcharges Cash-Strapped Customers While Promising Low Prices
Dollar General and Family Dollar stores have collectively failed more than 6,400 government price-accuracy inspections since January 2022, charging customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on shelves for everything from frozen pizzas to puppy food, according to an investigation by the Guardian. The review examined records from 45 states and more than 140 counties and cities. Dollar General stores failed over 4,300 inspections across 23 states, and Family Dollar failed more than 2,100...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
National cybercrime network operating for 14 years dismantled in Indonesia
A large network of domains, malware, and stolen credentials, has been making rounds for 14 years.
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Gizmodo |
Ron DeSantis Proposes AI Bill of Rights as Trump Says He’ll Kill State AI Laws
A MAGA rift?
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MacRumors |
Switching Between iPhone and Android Will Get Easier With New Apple and Google Collaboration
Apple and Google are teaming up to make it easier for users to switch between iPhone and Android smartphones, according to 9to5Google. There is a new Android Canary build available today that simplifies data transfer between two smartphones, and Apple is going to implement the functionality in an upcoming iOS 26 beta.
Apple already has a Move to iOS app for transferring data from an Android device to an iPhone, while Google has an Android Switch app that can migrate data from an...
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Welcome to Fudzilla |
FreeBSD 15 lands with a modern makeover
And dropping almost all 32-bit supportFreeBSD just released version 15, and while it didn’t arrive with the marketing theatrics we see from like some OS distributions, the impact is hard to ignore. This is the biggest shake-up the FreeBSD project has pushed in years, bringing the venerable UNIX-like OS firmly into the modern era. Depending on who you ask, it is being positioned as the “grown-up” alternative to Linux’s increasingly fractured landscape. The largest change is the bas...
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Thurrott.com |
Gartner: All AI Browsers Should be Blocked for Foreseeable Future
Gartner has issued a stunning warning to its customers: AI browsers are a major cybersecurity risk and should be blocked.
The post Gartner: All AI Browsers Should be Blocked for Foreseeable Future appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Business Insider |
Where to watch free Champions League live streams from anywhere
Free Champions League live streams are hard to find, but we've picked out the most reliable legal options.
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Boy Genius Report |
What Would Happen To Your Body On Each Planet In The Solar System
Fantasizing about interplanetary exploration is a fun mental exercise, but the harsh realities of life (or lack thereof) in our Solar System is for good reason.
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Gizmodo |
‘The War Between the Land and the Sea’ Is Off to a Soggy Start
The real war in the new 'Doctor Who' spinoff isn't between the Sea Devils and humanity, but between the show's bold ideas and a wildly uneven tone.
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Gizmodo |
ICEBlock Sues Trump Admin Over Pressuring Apple for App Store Removal
ICEBlock developer Joshua Aaron claims that the removal is a suppression of free speech
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xda-developers |
I used Perplexity to finally get my local LLM up and running
Perplexity made my first local LLM setup surprisingly easy
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MakeUseOf |
These 6 Windows tools automate the boring tasks you do every day
Windows won't automate these tasks for you, but these free tools will.
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VentureBeat |
Anthropic's Claude Code can now read your Slack messages and write code for you
Anthropic on Monday launched a beta integration that connects its fast-growing Claude Code programming agent directly to Slack, allowing software engineers to delegate coding tasks without leaving the workplace messaging platform where much of their daily communication already happens.The release, which Anthropic describes as a "research preview," is the AI safety company's latest move to embed its technology deeper into enterprise workflows — and comes as Claude Code has emerge...
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Mashable! |
X shuts down EU ad account after historic fine
Elon Musk's X has escalated its feud with the EU by banning its ad account on the platform.
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CNET News |
I Made Myself Sick Testing 32 Holiday K-Cups. Here Are the 10 Best Seasonal Keurig Pods
I brewed nearly three dozen holiday K-Cups. Some were excellent (would brew again) while others were downright disgusting. Here are the 10 best to try.
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Tom's Hardware |
Intel Arc B370 Xe3 iGPU appears on Furmark 2 — Panther Lake graphics fall 14% behind last-gen Xe2 Arc 140V
A Furmark 2 benchmark of Intel's upcoming B370 Xe3 iGPU, has appeared on X with underwhelming results. Intel's outgoing Arc 140V Xe2 iGPU beats the B370 by 14% in this particular benchmark.
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Techdirt |
Recent Boat Strike Sure Looks Like A War Crime
Now that congressional members on both sides of the aisle have decided it might be worth taking a look at the Defense Department’s “murder people in boats” program, we’re finally learning more than the Trump administration has been willing to share about these extrajudicial killings. The administration’s lawyers have cobbled together justifications for these actions […]
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Digital Trends |
The wait is finally over for your Galaxy Watch FE’s Wear OS 6 update
After debuting One UI 8 Watch based on Wear OS 6 earlier this year, Samsung has now finally started rolling it out to the Galaxy Watch FE.
The post The wait is finally over for your Galaxy Watch FE’s Wear OS 6 update appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Boy Genius Report |
Roombas Are Great, But The Smart Money Buys A Cheaper Robot Vacuum
In the world of robot vacuums, Roomba stands tall. But there are plenty of cheaper options on the market that offer the same, or better, performance.
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The Register |
193 cybercrims arrested, accused of plotting 'violence-as-a-service'
Minors groomed to kill and intimidate victims
Nearly 200 people, including minors accused of involvement in murder plots, have been arrested over the last six months as part of Europol's Operational Taskforce (OTF) GRIMM. The operation targets what cops call "violence-as-a-service" - crime crews recruiting kids and teens online to carry out contract killings and other real-world attacks.…
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Boing Boing |
The submarine that died and came back: USS Squalus's terrifyingly true tale
Leave it to a malfunctioning valve and terrible timing to turn a naval test dive into a horror story. In this Scary Interesting installment, the saga of the USS Squalus unfolds like a mashup of Das Boot and The Poseidon Adventure, with a side of 1930s military engineering optimism. — Read the rest
The post The submarine that died and came back: USS Squalus's terrifyingly true tale appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Techdirt |
Daily Deal: Lavisha Cashmere-Blend Shawl
Looking for a holiday gift? Bring the luxuriously soft touch of cashmere to their wardrobe with Lavisha Cashmere-Blend Shawl. Made cashmere wool, this shawl will feel superbly comfortable draped over their shoulders and will serve as the perfect accessory for any winter outing. Its soft fringe enhances any outfit, and with an impressive six feet […]
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Slashdot |
Google Says First AI Glasses With Gemini Will Arrive in 2026
Google said it's working to create two different categories of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses to compete next year with existing models from Meta Platforms: one with screens, and another that's audio focused. From a report: The first AI glasses that Google is collaborating on will arrive sometime in 2026, it said in a blog post Monday. Samsung Electronics, Warby Parker and Gentle Monster are among its early hardware partners, but the companies have yet to show any final designs. G...
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Business Insider |
Before-and-after photos show changes Trump has made to the White House decor, so far
President Donald Trump has brought his love of maximalism and gold furnishings to the Oval Office. His next project: a $300 million ballroom.
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MacRumors |
MacRumors Readers Can Get 30% Off Satechi's Best Qi2 Chargers, Bluetooth Trackers, and More
Satechi and MacRumors have partnered up this week to offer our readers an exclusive 30 percent discount on select products for a limited time. This sale is available only on Satechi's website, and it will run through December 15.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Satechi. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.To get the discount, add anything from the lists below to your cart and head to checkout. Once at...
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Ars Technica |
Paramount tries to swipe Warner Bros. from Netflix with a hostile takeover
Paramount has already proven it can get a controversial merger done.
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AppleInsider News |
Second release candidate of iOS 26.2 surfaces ahead of public release
Following the initial release candidates, Apple has supplied a second build of iOS 26.2, as it prepares for a formal release of its operating system updates ahead of the holidays.iOS 26.2 gets a second release candidateOn December 3, Apple started the endgame section of its beta-testing process, with the first release candidates for its 26.2 generation of operating systems. Less than a week later, it's brought out its second RC build of iOS 26.2.The second RC build, number 23C54, replaces the fi...
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Neowin |
Firefox 146.0 is out with a new backup tool for Windows 10 users and more
A big new update for Firefox is now available, offering Windows 10 users a new backup tool, a dedicated GPU process for macOS users, and more.
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9to5Mac |
Apple and Google team up to make iPhone and Android switching easier
Apple and Google are teaming up to make it easier to switch between Android and iPhone devices. The two companies say that they’ve developed new features that streamline the process of moving data between each platform as part of a joint collaboration.
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Gizmodo |
Elon Musk’s Optimus Robot Collapses in a Hilariously Suspicious Way
Musk says he's going to make 1 million robots per year by 2030.
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Boing Boing |
Uber is selling your ride and food ordering data to advertisers for marketing insights
Your 2 AM burrito run is someone else's business intelligence now.
Every time you order Thai food at 11 PM or take an Uber to that same bar every Friday, you're not just living your life —you're generating valuable marketing data. — Read the rest
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CNET News |
Not So Fast, Netflix. Paramount's Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Aims to Block $83 Billion Deal
Netflix announced a deal to acquire Warner Bros. on Friday, but Paramount isn't ready to give up.
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MacRumors |
How Apple is Helping Apps Comply With Australia's Social Media Ban for Kids
Australia's new social media law goes into effect on December 10, 2025, and ahead of that date, Apple is sharing information on developer tools that are designed to help social media apps adhere to the law.
Children under the age of 16 will no longer be allowed to use Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, YouTube (except for YouTube Kids), Snapchat, X, Twitch, Threads, and Kick in Australia, and those apps have to take "reasonable steps" to remove underage users from their platforms starting...
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TweakTown News |
Fallout creator Tim Cain returns to Obsidian to work on new mystery project
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain is no longer a contractor and is now full-time back at Obsidian where he's working on a mysterious new game--probably an RPG?Continue reading at TweakTown
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Boy Genius Report |
Apple Seeds iOS 26.2 RC 2 Ahead Of Official Release
The final version of iOS 26.2 is nearly here, but in the meantime, Apple has seeded a second release candidate version as it irons out the last bugs.
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CyberScoop |
Is ransomware finally on the decline? Treasury data offers cautious hope
Payments declined one-third to $734M, yet the number of victims confronting ransomware still remains a largely unchanged epidemic, sliding just 2% last year.
The post Is ransomware finally on the decline? Treasury data offers cautious hope appeared first on CyberScoop.
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Boing Boing |
Trump's Monroe Doctrine Reboot 'strategy' is 19th-century cosplay with drones
The Orange Menace's newly released "national security strategy" is a fever dream scribbled in Sharpie over a Risk board. In it, the convicted felon nee president's team rewrites global alliances, threatens South America with murderous boat strikes, and warns Europe that its real problem isn't war or inflation, it is their lack of manly vibes. — Read the rest
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Business Insider |
I've been to all 50 states. Here are the 10 best ones to visit during the winter.
From ski trips to Northeastern slopes to Hawaiian holidays, some of my favorite travel experiences in the United States have been in the wintertime.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Apple's UI executive poached by Meta, and three other executives leave in Apple AI exodus
The number of Apple execs leaving the company continues to rise, but most are being replaced.
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9to5Mac |
iOS 26.2 gets new RC for iPhone ahead of launch
iOS 26.2 is expected to launch some time this week, but it looks like today might be ruled out. Apple has just shipped a second RC of iOS 26.2 for developers and public beta testers.
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MacRumors |
Apple Seeds Second iOS 26.2 Release Candidate to Developers and Public Beta Testers
Apple today seeded the second release candidate version of iOS 26.2 to developers and public beta testers, with the software coming one week after Apple seeded the first RC. The release candidate represents the final version iOS 26.2 that will be provided to the public if no further bugs are found.
Registered developers and public beta testers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.iOS 26.2 has a Liquid Gl...
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Boy Genius Report |
Older Amazon Fire TV Stick Users Are Saving Money On Upgrades With This Offer
There are always new updates for our favorite tools, especially with giant quasi-monopolies like Amazon, but at least they're paying you to replace them.
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Neowin |
Despite rumors, Apple's chip boss Johny Srouji has no plans to leave the company
Apple can be confident that it will retain one of its top chip executives for at least another year.
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Boy Genius Report |
Amazon's Bestselling Apple Watch Is On Sale For $200 Ahead Of The Holidays
Whether you're shopping for a loved one or just want a solid smartwatch for yourself, it might be hard to pass up this Amazon deal for the Apple Watch SE 3.
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Tom's Hardware |
Research commissioned by OpenAI and Anthropic claims that workers are more efficient when using AI — Up to one hour saved on average, as companies make bid to maintain enterprise AI spending
OpenAI and Anthropic claim in a pair of reports released today and earlier in the month that the use of enterprise AI tools increase productivity and corporate ROI. These studies may be damage control to counter those released by MIT and Harvard in August claiming the opposite.
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Business Insider |
The best loafers for women, tested by people who walk a lot
We tested the best loafers for women to wear at the office and into the weekend. Our editors' top picks are stylish, comfortable, and easy to break in.
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ZDNet |
ChatGPT saves the average worker nearly an hour each day, says OpenAI - here's how
The company is stepping up its efforts to attract enterprise customers amid growing competition from Google and Anthropic.
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CNET News |
Best Standing Desks of 2025
Take a break from sitting all day and stand up for a while with the best standing desks our CNET experts have tested.
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Boing Boing |
Herbicide "safety" paper ghostwritten by Monsanto gets bounced 25 years too late
That rock‑solid study that regulators leaned on for decades to claim glyphosate was harmless? It's gone. The journal formally retracted the 2000 paper after admitting it was ghostwritten by the chemical's maker, leaving a crater where public trust once stood.
Last week, the journal Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology retracted a paper published in 2000 that concluded the herbicide glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, is safe for humans.
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CNET News |
OG Aunt Viv in 'Bel-Air' 'Was the Greatest Acting Experience of My Life,' Says Star Cassandra Freeman
We got a glimpse into how a cameo by Janet Hubert came about and what it was like bringing her to Bel-Air.
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Gizmodo |
Amazon Clears Out This Eureka Vacuum at a Price Several Times Cheaper Than Dyson for Early Christmas
It's time to tidy up now that the holidays are here, so make sure you don't miss out on this deal.
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Business Insider |
Best Peacock promo codes we've tested in December 2025
We're always testing the best Peacock promo codes to bring you the latest discounts.
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Thurrott.com |
Apple Silicon Chief Dismisses Report Announcing His Possible Departure
Apple Silicon Chief John Srouji has dismissed a recent report announcing his possible departure from the company.
The post Apple Silicon Chief Dismisses Report Announcing His Possible Departure appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Gizmodo |
The Best Way to Play Your N64 Games Now Looks Even Better
The Analogue 3D now comes in all the transparent colorways you never got as a kid.
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Boing Boing |
DOJ tells prisons: Safeguarding trans prisoners now optional
In a grotesque new memo, the Trump‑led DOJ has told prison inspectors to stop enforcing anti‑rape safeguards for trans and intersex inmates, basically turning any safety net into Swiss cheese overnight.
The memo, dated Dec. 2, takes aim at existing standards of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) that the department says do not comport with the Trump administration's first-day executive order that, among other things, targeted protections for trans people behind bars.
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Gizmodo |
The Fictional Characters and Shows We Lost in 2025
To all the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror characters, TV series, and other creations that took their final bows this year: we'll miss (most of) you!
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CNET News |
The Invisible Becomes Visible: Scientists May Have Finally Seen Dark Matter
Dark matter is special in that it doesn't emit, absorb or interact with light, so science had to find a more creative way to see it.
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xda-developers |
Self-hosting isn't the solution everyone thinks it is
There are limits when it comes to self-hosting as an alternative to Big Tech
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MakeUseOf |
The real benefits of an ultrawide monitor only hit me after I tried one
Here's how ultrawide monitors finally won me over after years of disbelief.
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