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xda-developers |
Someone ran a modern-day Linux distro off a floppy disk, and it looks more fun than it should be
Next up: getting Linux installed on a punch card.
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Ars Technica |
Instead of fixing WoW’s new floating house exploit, Blizzard makes it official
"We all kinda immediately agreed this was way too cool to change."
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xda-developers |
I stopped using browser tabs as a to-do list, and this workflow replaced them
Find the system that works for you because life is too short
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CNET News |
Prime Video: 23 of the Absolute Best Sci-Fi TV Shows to Stream Now
The Amazon-owned streamer has some of the best sci-fi shows around.
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MakeUseOf |
The most value-retaining GPU after 5 years — and who it beats
These GPUs still pack a serious punch.
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PetaPixel |
ACDSee Photo Studio for Mac 26 Takes Aim at Lightroom and Capture One with Faster, Smarter, Fully Local AI
ACDSee Photo Studio for Mac 26 has launched, offering a fully local, pay-once post-processing and digital asset management (DAM) tool with integrated AI capabilities, entering a space long dominated by subscription-based software. The release positions the software as an alternative for photographers seeking a different approach to organizing and editing their images.
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Mashable! |
Stop doomscrolling and learn something new in your spare time with this $40 app
Learn new concepts in 15 minutes with this lifetime subscription to Headway Premium, on sale now for just $39.99, the best price on the web, with code SUMMARY20 through Jan. 31.
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Mashable! |
Turn PDF headaches into hassle-free workflows with this $24 tool
Make peace with PDFs with this lifetime subscription to PDF Converter and Editor, now just $23.99 (reg. $99.99) with code CONVERT through Jan. 11.
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Mashable! |
The TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet is back down to a record low price of under $240
The TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus Android tablet is on sale at Amazon for $239.99, down from the list price of $369.99. That's a 35% discount.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
ChatGPT 5.2 is here and all about being a better thinker – here are the 3 things you need to know
ChatGPT 5.2 is here and offers the smartest, most dependable version of the AI chatbot yet.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Which brand has the best pet hair tool? I tested a whole bunch – here are the results
If you need a tool to de-fuzz your sofa, these are the brands to buy.
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Boing Boing |
Apple Watch survives a year and a half in a Finnish lake
Subreddits for specific products or services can tend to be negative, much like online reviews. People are generally more motivated to complain about something not living up to expectations than to write about it doing its job. Over on r/AppleWatch, Redditor Level_Strategy_2271 couldn't help but brag about his Apple Watch working perfectly after being at the bottom of a lake for a year and a half. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
Here's a great resource if you want to start sprouting!
I wrote recently about my experience growing my first broccoli sprouts, which, luckily, went incredibly well and resulted in a delicious and nutritious batch. Unfortunately, it's not always so smooth, as the process can sometimes go sideways and, instead of a gorgeous pile of sprouts, you can end up with a mess that, in the worst cases, you have to throw out. — Read the rest
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Android Police - Andro... |
Google Chat finally gains message scheduling
Schedule messages up to 120 days in advance
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MacRumors |
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 for ChatGPT Users a Week After Declaring 'Code Red'
Just a month after introducing GPT 5.1, OpenAI introduced GPT-5.2, the next-generation model that will power its popular chatbot. GPT-5.2 is OpenAI's "most capable model series yet for professional knowledge work."
GPT-5.2 is designed to help people get more done quicker. It's better at creating spreadsheets, building presentations, writing code, perceiving images, understanding long context, using tools, and completing multi-step projects. The new model offers improved general intelligence...
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NYT > Technology |
Do Kwon, Crypto Entrepreneur Who Caused 2022 Crash, Sentenced to 15 Years
Do Kwon, who designed the virtual currencies Luna and TerraUSD, which plunged in 2022, had pleaded guilty to fraud.
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xda-developers |
This gaming handheld is a throwback to an era when smartphones were fun
If this gadget reminds you of Sony's Xperia Play, you aren't alone.
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Gizmodo |
‘Doctor Who’ and the Disintegration of 2025
2025 should've been a banner year for 'Doctor Who,' but instead it almost became one of its darkest hours.
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MacRumors |
Review: Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is a Mid-Size Power Station With Fast Charging
Anker is well-known for its charging accessories, including the Solix line of high-capacity power stations. Earlier this year, Anker came out with a new Solix C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station, which I've been testing for the last several months.
The C1000 has your standard power station aesthetic, made from durable black and gray plastic. It has two handles at the sides, which makes it simple to distribute the weight across two hands, along with fan grilles and an LED display that shows t...
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The Register |
AI superintelligence is a Silicon Valley fantasy, Ai2 researcher says
The dream of electric sheep gets a reality check from Moore’s Law
You want artificial general intelligence (AGI)? Current-day processors aren't powerful enough to make it happen and our ability to scale up may soon be coming to an end, argues well-known researcher Tim Dettmers.…
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CNET News |
Best Wireless Bluetooth Boom Boxes for 2025
I've tested dozens of Bluetooth boom boxes and portable party speakers. Here are my current top picks that really can crank the sound at your next fiesta, whether it's by the pool, at the beach or in the parking lot pre-game.
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Slashdot |
Rivian Goes Big On Autonomy, With Custom Silicon, Lidar, and a Hint At Robotaxis
During the company's first "Autonomy & AI Day" event today, Rivian unveiled a major autonomy push featuring custom silicon, lidar, and a "large driving model." It also hinted at a potential entry into the self-driving ride-hail market, according to CEO RJ Scaringe. TechCrunch reports: Rivian said it will expand the hands-free version of its driver-assistance software to "over 3.5 million miles of roads across the USA and Canada" and will eventually expand beyond highways to surface streets (...
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Boing Boing |
Noem says she hasn't deported veterans. Then a deported veteran joins the hearing on Zoom
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told the House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday that her department has not deported any veterans. Moments later, Rep. Seth Magaziner revealed that a deported veteran was on the Zoom call, watching her say it.
Sae Joon Park is a Purple Heart recipient who served in combat in Panama in 1989 and was wounded in action. — Read the rest
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Digital Trends |
The world’s smallest AI supercomputer is the size of a power bank
The world's smallest AI supercomputer packs enough power to run 120 billion parameter models in a device small enough to slip into your pocket. Tiiny AI’s Pocket Lab pushes server-grade capabilities into a handheld form factor aimed at researchers, tinkerers, and everyday users.
The post The world’s smallest AI supercomputer is the size of a power bank appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Business Insider |
Costco is firing on all cylinders — and shoppers are loving it
Costco beat expectations with net sales of nearly $66 billion for its first fiscal quarter, including US comparable sales growth of 5.9%.
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9to5Mac |
Apple lands pitch to adapt bestselling psychological thriller ‘The Teacher’
Deadline reports that Apple has acquired the pitch for a feature adaptation of the 2024 bestseller “The Teacher”. Here are the details.
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Android Police - Andro... |
Google Photos finally expands access to powerful new Remix feature
More clever editing tools
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Boing Boing |
Meet the man running tax-avoiding snail farms in London
Terry Ball is 79 years old, runs a snail farm in Lancashire, England, and has spent years helping landlords cheat local councils out of millions in business rates. His method: breed snails in empty office buildings and claim the property qualifies as a farm, which is exempt from taxes. — Read the rest
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CNET News |
iOS Gets More AI as Chrome Adds Google's Gemini for iPhones
iPad users also won't need to go elsewhere for their AI needs.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Flip's affordable NBN plan pricing doesn't mean you'll be left high and dry if you ever need help
Finding an affordable and reliable NBN service is one thing, but can you be sure you'll get satisfactory support further down the line? This Aussie-owned telco stakes its reputation on it.
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CNET News |
ChatGPT-5.2 Arrives: Here's What It Means for Everyday and Work Users
Parent company OpenAI says the new model is particularly suited for work-related tasks such as spreadsheets and coding.
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The Register |
VMware kills vSphere Foundation in parts of EMEA
Broadcom told The Register that EMEA customers need to check with their local dealer to see if VVF remains on the menu
Exclusive Broadcom has recently killed off VMware vSphere Foundation in parts of EMEA, the company told The Register, dealing a blow to smaller customers, one of whom told us they would likely switch to a rival hypervisor as a result.…
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Business Insider |
Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald is stepping down
Calvin McDonald, CEO of Lululemon, is stepping down at the end of January, the company said. The board is now searching for his replacement.
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Digital Trends |
Amazon could soon be your in-flight Wi-Fi supplier, too
American Airlines is exploring Amazon Leo for future in-flight Wi-Fi, potentially challenging Starlink and reshaping how passengers experience broadband-quality internet in the sky.
The post Amazon could soon be your in-flight Wi-Fi supplier, too appeared first on Digital Trends.
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TechCrunch |
1X struck a deal to send its ‘home’ humanoids to factories and warehouses
Despite launching as a humanoid robot designed to help consumers around the house, 1X's Neo robots are heading to industrial use cases.
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xda-developers |
I tried using a Raspberry Pi as a travel workstation, and it went better than expected
A Raspberry Pi 5 and the CrowView Note 14 surprised me as a lightweight travel workstation that handled real work better than expected.
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MakeUseOf |
This open-source Android file manager is criminally underrated
Managing files on your phone shouldn't be difficult.
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Boing Boing |
Turn text into speech in seconds for $60
TL;DR: For a one-time purchase of $59.99 (MSRP $612), the iSpeech AI Text-to-Speech Pro Plan will transform any text into a natural-sounding audio.
An amazing and versatile tool, iSpeech offers AI-powered text-to-speech capability for a lifetime with a one-time purchase of $59.99 (MSRP $612). — Read the rest
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Slashdot |
Disney Says Google AI Infringes Copyright 'On a Massive Scale'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Wild West of copyrighted characters in AI may be coming to an end. There has been legal wrangling over the role of copyright in the AI era, but the mother of all legal teams may now be gearing up for a fight. Disney has sent a cease and desist to Google, alleging the company's AI tools are infringing Disney's copyrights "on a massive scale." According to the letter, Google is violating the entertainment conglomerate's intellectual proper...
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Thurrott.com |
Fortnite is Back in the Google Play Store in the U.S.
Thanks to a settlement agreement in Epic v. Google, Fortnite is back in the Google Play Store in the United States after a multi-year absence.
The post Fortnite is Back in the Google Play Store in the U.S. appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Mashable! |
PSA imagines AI chatbots as creepy humans who harm kids
President Trump says he won't let states pass AI laws. This ad says they're necessary.
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Mashable! |
After striking OpenAI deal, Disney demands Google cease and desist from AI infringement
Disney has sent a legal threat to Google, telling the company to stop using its characters in its AI models.
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Mashable! |
Why is the sex in Heated Rivalry so hot?
Queer sex never looked better than it does in HBO Max's hit 'Heated Rivalry.'
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AppleInsider News |
Appeals court amends order to let Apple resume third-party commissions
A federal appeals court has reopened the door for Apple to collect commissions on outside payments again, but the company won't see any money until Epic signs off on it.Epic Games viral '1984' ad campaign against AppleIn April, Judge Gonzalez Rogers found Apple in violation of a 2021 injunction that required the company to remove anti-steering barriers for third-party payments. As a result, the company was no longer allowed to charge any commission, not just its previous 27%.On Thursday, a court...
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Business Insider |
Disney is betting OpenAI can help it solve a key problem
Disney faces an engagement problem as kids gravitate to YouTube. It's looking to OpenAI to help boost engagement.
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ZDNet |
Do you ask AI deep questions at night? 37.5 million Copilot conversations show you're not alone
From work-related conversations on our desktops by day to personal advice on our phones after hours, AI now integrates 'into the full texture of human life,' a Microsoft study finds.
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Boing Boing |
The Wicked Witch's flying hat just sold for $575,000
Margaret Hamilton's screen-worn Wicked Witch of the West hat — the actual pointy black cone she wore while cackling through the skies of Oz — sold at Heritage Auctions this week for $575,000. The hat comes complete with its original 22-inch elastic chinstrap, the one that kept it strapped to Hamilton's head during those terrifying flying sequences. — Read the rest
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Thurrott.com |
Appeals Court Confirms Apple Contempt in Epic Antitrust Case
Apple lost its appeal of a brutal contempt ruling against it in Epic v. Apple.
The post Appeals Court Confirms Apple Contempt in Epic Antitrust Case appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Gizmodo |
Software Mogul/Secretary of (*checks notes) the Interior Says AI Will Cure Cancer
"This is the miracle of AI. We can actually manufacture intelligence."
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Techdirt |
ChatGPT Is Pitching In To Help Federal Officers Misrepresent Confrontations With Protesters
We’ve already written several times about the danger posed by adding AI to law enforcement incident/arrest reports. There are a lot of obvious problems, ranging from AI misinterpreting what it’s seeing to it adding so much unsupported gibberish it isn’t the time-saver companies like Axon (formerly Taser) claim it will be. The cost-effectiveness of relying […]
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PetaPixel |
There’s No Reason to Believe the Sony a7 V Has a Third-Party Lens Problem
After popular YouTuber Kai Wong reviewed the a7 V last week and mentioned potential issues with third-party lenses, concerns about whether the a7 V is taking a different approach to E-mount's famous openness spread like wildfire. However, while there is always the chance that certain lenses, particularly third-party ones, may have compatibility issues with new cameras, there is no reason to believe that the Sony a7 V represents any departure from Sony's longstanding view toward third-party optic...
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9to5Mac |
iOS 26.1 makes alarms use a slider, here’s how to get ‘Stop’ button back
iOS 26.1 recently introduced a big change for how you turn off alarms and timers, replacing the ‘Stop’ button with a new ‘Slide to stop’ action. Here’s how to get the button back.
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xda-developers |
This NVMe SSD is so small it looks like a microSD card
China-based Biwin's CL100 is the first Mini SSD of its kind, measuring just 16 x 17 x 1.4mm.
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Gizmodo |
Atmospheric River That Drenched the Northwest Is Now Supercharging 2 Winter Storms
The moisture from this storm system will help two fast-moving winter storms spread snow across the eastern U.S., with another atmospheric river on its way.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Mysterious 88-core AMD CPU surfaces on eBay, and here's why I think it's the start of something big
Recently surfaced AMD processors with unusual core counts hint at rapid hyperscale refresh cycles and possible large-scale recovery of usable DDR4 memory.
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Ars Technica |
OpenAI releases GPT-5.2 after “code red” Google threat alert
Company claims new AI model tops Gemini and matches humans on 70% of work tasks.
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Business Insider |
Wall Street is starting to worry about a 'lost decade' for US stocks
Bloated valuations and an aging bull market are two things that could hold back the S&P 500 for the next decade, forecasters say.
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Android Police - Andro... |
T-Mobile is giving away free lines, and you might be eligible
Check your T-Life account
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Android Police - Andro... |
Nvidia Shield TV owners hit with major bug that blocks YouTube and YouTube TV
It's being worked on
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Slashdot |
Google is Building an Experimental New Browser and a New Kind of Web App
Google's Chrome team has built an experimental browser called Disco that takes a query or prompt, opens a cluster of related tabs, and then generates a custom application tailored to whatever task the user is trying to accomplish. The browser launched Thursday as an experiment in Google's Search Labs.
GenTabs, the core feature powering Disco, are information-rich pages created by Google's Gemini AI models -- ask for travel tips and the system builds a planner app; ask for study help and it cre...
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Boing Boing |
Trump administration reportedly drafting plans to revoke visas of Musk critics
The Trump administration has revoked over 85,000 visas since January, according to the State Department. Six of those went to foreign nationals who criticized Charlie Kirk on social media. Now, as reported in Mehdi Hasan's Zeteo, the administration may be preparing to revoke the visas of two prominent critics of Elon Musk's X: former EU commissioner Thierry Breton and Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate. — Read the rest
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Boy Genius Report |
Norway Is Changing Travel With The World's Longest Undersea Road Tunnel
Norway is engaging in a massive infrastructure project slated to cost around $2.4 billion upon its completion in 2033. Here are the details.
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ZDNet |
Are GPT-5.2's new powers enough to surpass Gemini 3? Try it and see
The new model performs 'at or above a human expert level,' according to OpenAI.
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PetaPixel |
Honcho Users Have Now Shared 10 Million Real-Time Event Photos
Honcho, the Singapore-based real-time photo delivery platform, has reached an impressive milestone: more than 10 million photos delivered through its platform. The achievement underscores a broader shift in how event photography is captured, delivered, and experienced, as audiences increasingly expect instant access to visual content.
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Gizmodo |
ChatGPT’s ‘Adult Mode’ Is Coming in 2026
Gooners rejoice.
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CNET News |
Best Internet Providers in New York, New York
New York City has plenty of fast internet options, but these are the ones our CNET experts recommend.
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AppleInsider News |
Hackers posed as law enforcement to gain private Apple Account data
Malicious actors are using increasingly sophisticated methods to get users' account data from many companies, including Apple, with a new report detailing the use of fake law enforcement emails for doxxing.Hackers are sending fake information requests while posing as law enforcement.While scams have existed long before the dawn of email, the internet opened up a whole new avenue for attacks via email. We've all heard of scammers pretending to be royalty, or those saying you've won the lottery, n...
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The Register |
Disney turns to dark side, licenses IP to OpenAI for videos, images
Begun, these AI wars have
Amid controversy over its ability to generate content with copyrighted characters, OpenAI has struck a three-year deal with Disney to license more than 200 Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters for use in Sora videos and ChatGPT Images.…
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Dec. 12, #445
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Dec. 12, No. 445.
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CNET News |
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 12, #1637
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Dec. 12, No. 1,637.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 12, #915
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Dec. 12, #915.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 12 #649
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 12, No. 649.
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MakeUseOf |
This free time-tracking productivity tool feels invisible, but it's incredibly useful
I spend a lot less time on social media during the workday than I thought
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Gizmodo |
8 Characters We Think Scarlett Johansson Could Play in ‘The Batman Part II’
Allow us to indulge in some good old-fashioned fan casting for Matt Reeves' sequel Battinson film.
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Business Insider |
The 15 best robes for women that take self-care to the next level
We tested dozens of women's robes made of cotton, fleece, and even silk. Our favorite bathrobes offered spa-like comfort and felt glamorous to wear.
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The Register |
Russian hackers debut simple ransomware service, but store keys in plain text
Operators accidentally left a way for you to get your data back
CyberVolk, a pro-Russian hacktivist crew, is back after months of silence with a new ransomware service. There's some bad news and some good news here.…
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CNET News |
Tubi to Roll Out Matter Casting for Streaming on Fire TV
After Netflix ended casting, a new era of instant-access content has arrived.
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Gizmodo |
Opera Wants $20 a Month for Its New AI Browser. You Probably Shouldn’t Pay It.
It is just way too early to hand over the keys to the kingdom.
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Neowin |
Latest Excel feature ensures you never have to remember a formula again
Microsoft has introduced a new feature in Excel that will likely be appreciated by newbies and advanced users alike.
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MacRumors |
Apple Wins Ability to Charge Fees on External Payment Links as Appeals Court Modifies Epic Injunction
Apple should be able to collect a reasonable commission on purchases made using external links included in iOS apps, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled today (via Reuters). The U.S. Court of Appeals partially reversed sanctions imposed on Apple after Apple was found to have willfully violated an injunction in the ongoing Epic Games vs. Apple legal battle.
Since April, Apple has been forced to let developers offer links to non-App Store purchase options in their apps, with no control over the d...
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Gizmodo |
Wild New Map Shows the Sun’s ‘Point of No Return’
Astronomers have mapped the turbulent edge of the Sun where solar matter manages to escape the Sun's fierce magnetic grip.
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Slashdot |
Cisco Stock Hits New All-Time High, 25 Years After the Dotcom Bubble Burst
Cisco's stock price touched $80.25 on Wednesday, finally eclipsing its dotcom-era peak of $80.06 set on March 27, 2000 -- when the networking giant briefly surpassed Microsoft to become the world's most valuable company. The journey back took 25 years, eight months and 13 days. The company's fundamentals improved dramatically over that period, of course. Revenues have nearly quintupled since 1999, profits have quadrupled, earnings per share have grown eightfold, and margins have remained healthy...
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9to5Mac |
VSCO AI Lab can now upscale images up to 4 times
VSCO is rolling out an AI-powered upscaling tool as part of its recently announced AI Lab set of features. Here’s how to try it for free.
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CyberScoop |
Warrant requirements, Democratic worries could factor into spy law renewal debate
A fresh effort is mounting in Congress to require federal agents to obtain a warrant before searching a government surveillance database for information about U.S. citizens, as Congress again faces an impending deadline, in four months, to renew a major surveillance law. But there are also signs that renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign […]
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PetaPixel |
How a Photographer’s Viral Laser Shot Broke the Internet and His Camera
Artist and photographer Alexander Newman Hall went viral recently for a laser photo he created for a multimedia project. However, the internet success came at a great cost, as Hall broke his camera.
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Boing Boing |
Some tips to stay frosty, or at least chill, in ARC Raiders
ARC Raiders is an incredibly fun PVPVE extraction shooter where you after looting and crafting gear you love, you will lose it. This video has a pretty good set of tips to not lose your mind, when you lose your sh**. — Read the rest
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Who needs Black Friday? The handy Amazon Echo Spot just hit a new record-low price
The Amazon Echo Spot is now $44.99 at Amazon – that's even cheaper than the price we saw on Black Friday.
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Business Insider |
When are Nordstrom's final holiday shipping dates, and what sales are still available?
There's still time to place a Nordstrom order before the holidays. Here are the retailer's final shipping dates, plus deals you can still shop.
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Android Police - Andro... |
Fortnite returns to the Google Play Store
But only in the US
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9to5Mac |
Apple executive tumult continues, Apple Studio Display leaks, Fitness+ AI dubbing
Benjamin and Chance talk about two more Apple executive departures since last week’s episode, and a rumored third that appears to be staying for now. There’s also exciting details about the next Apple Studio Display, Apple might be able to enlist Intel to manufacture Apple Silicon chips, Fitness+ is using AI for language dubbing, and more.
And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo talk about Netflix’s attempt to acquire Warner Bros, and why Apple would never interested in a deal like this. Sub...
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Boing Boing |
Documented cases of people who literally died laughing
"Dying of laughter" is usually a figure of speech. But sometimes it's a coroner's report.
Death from laughter is a rare but documented phenomenon, typically caused by cardiac arrest or asphyxiation triggered by prolonged, uncontrollable laughter. Cases have been recorded from ancient Greece through to the present day. — Read the rest
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9to5Mac |
Apple defeats ban on charging commission on linked-out purchases from iOS apps
Apple has defeated the total ban on charging a commission on web-based purchases that originate from links inside iOS apps. However, a fair rate will need to be established or agreed upon before Apple can resume charging a commission on linked-out purchases.
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Gizmodo |
Rivian Reveals New AI Assistant, Lidar, and Autonomous Driving Coming in 2026
This EV company is trying to become more affordable and wants to cut Nvidia out of the process.
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Ars Technica |
Supergirl teaser gives us a likably imperfect Kara Zor-El
Director Craig Gillespie's film is the second in the new DCU's "Gods and Monsters" chapter.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
OpenAI admits new models likely to pose 'high' cybersecurity risk
Better models also mean higher risk, but there are mitigations.
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Business Insider |
Best Zenni promo codes we've tested in December 2025
The best Zenni discount codes will help you save up to 15% on your purchase of new glasses or contacts when you apply them at checkout.
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9to5Mac |
Rumor Replay: AirTag 2, iPhone 18 upgrade, Studio Display 2
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: iPhone 18’s Face ID upgrade, AirTag 2 rumors, the latest on Apple’s new Studio Display, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.
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Boy Genius Report |
This Hidden iOS Feature Customizes The Way Your AirPods Sound
Those splashing out the asking price for a pair of Apple AirPods might like to know how to make their earbuds sound even better. This iOS feature can help.
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Business Insider |
The 12 best weight loss foods for cats, with advice from vets
The best weight loss foods for cats are low-calorie and low-fat wet and dry recipes. Our diet food picks include adult and senior cat formulas.
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Android Police - Andro... |
How to enable, disable, and use RCS Chat in Google Messages
It's probably time we moved on from the old SMS standard
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Someone ran a modern-day Linux distro off a floppy disk...
