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Techdirt |
Inside The Trump Administration’s Man-Made Hunger Crisis
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. On July 18, a mild, overcast night in Nairobi, Kenya, a team of President Donald Trump’s top foreign aid advisers ducked into a meeting room at the Tribe Hotel, their luxury accommodations in the city’s diplomatic quarter, for a private dinner. The visitors from Washington included […]
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MakeUseOf |
Google has finally fixed this frustrating Pixel issue
No more pocket dials — hopefully
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TechCrunch |
ChatGPT launches an app store, lets developers know it’s open for business
OpenAI is looking to populate its flagship chatbot with a host of new user experiences.
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Boing Boing |
"Fraud tourists" came to Minnesota because a friend said it was easy mone, says DOJ
Federal prosecutors have coined a new term: fraud tourism. Two Philadelphia men allegedly traveled to Minneapolis after a friend told them Minnesota's social programs were easy money. They had no connection to the state or its Somali-American community, which previous defendants had exploited for access. — Read the rest
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Business Insider |
House Democrats share new Epstein photos featuring Sergey Brin and Bill Gates
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including some showing him with powerful people.
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Gizmodo |
Trump Signs Executive Order Loosening Federal Cannabis Restrictions
The order won't legalize cannabis at the federal level.
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The Register |
Your car’s web browser may be on the road to cyber ruin
Study finds built-in browsers across gadgets often ship years out of date
Web browsers for desktop and mobile devices tend to receive regular security updates, but that often isn't the case for those that reside within game consoles, televisions, e-readers, cars, and other devices. These outdated, embedded browsers can leave you open to phishing and other security vulnerabilities.…
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Android Police - Andro... |
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 unlocks Unicode 17's new emoji set
Coming to everyone in March 2026
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Business Insider |
How to watch The Ashes 2025: Live stream Australia vs. England third test free from anywhere
The third Ashes test is underway, and England is attempting to stave off a series-defining loss. We'll show you how to watch The Ashes from anywhere.
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Business Insider |
The 52 best subscription gifts that keep on giving long after the holidays are over
The best subscription gifts and services let you regularly engage with hobbies and interests and find new products, from yummy snacks to beauty boxes.
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Boing Boing |
ICE paid $636,500 for AI "bounty hunter" agents to track deportees, family, and friends
ICE signed a $636,500 contract with AI Solutions 87, a company registered to a residential address in West Bend, Wisconsin, to provide AI-powered skip tracing for the agency's deportation operations.
According to 404 Media, the company's website says its AI agents "deliver rapid acceleration in finding persons of interest and mapping their entire network" — including targets' "services, locations, friends, family, and associates." — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
Surprise! Trump's handpicked board renames Kennedy Center after him
Shortly after retaking office, Donald Trump fired every single member of the Kennedy Center's governing board and replaced them with cronies, administration staffers, and family-adjacent influencers. Then they made him chairman. Now they've voted to rename the building after him. And now, a structure built to honor America's arts and the legacy of President John F. — Read the rest
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PetaPixel |
This iPhone Case Has a Screen So You Can Shoot Selfies With the Rear Cameras
Despite Apple's impressive and successful efforts to give the iPhone 17 series of smartphones a much better front-facing camera, some iPhone 17 Pro users would still prefer to use their device's rear cameras. However, this has the drawback of not allowing you to see how a photo looks. Selfix, "the ultimate selfie case for iPhone," aims to overcome this limitation.
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MacRumors |
macOS Tahoe Bug Causes Studio Display Flickering Issues
macOS Tahoe introduced a bug that causes a Studio Display connected to a Mac to flicker every so often, and subsequent updates only seem to have made the issue worse.
Mac users with the Studio Display have been complaining about intermittent flickering since the update launched in September. There are also complaints from users who have other kinds of displays, so it might be a bug that is affecting more than one type of external monitor.We have experienced this issue with a MacBook Pro...
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Slashdot |
Mass Hacking of IP Cameras Leave Koreans Feeling Vulnerable in Homes, Businesses
Hackers breached approximately 120,000 IP cameras across South Korea and allegedly sold footage captured from private homes, gynecology offices, breastfeeding rooms and massage parlors to an overseas pornography website, prompting an interagency government task force to announce sweeping reforms on December 7.
Police believe one suspect alone hacked 63,000 cameras and produced 545 videos that netted him 35 million won ($24,000) in cryptocurrency; a second suspect, operating independently, comp...
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9to5Mac |
Apple updates developer agreement with new privacy rules, Japan-specific terms, more
Apple has added new provisions to multiple sections of its Developer Program License Agreement, including Japan-specific terms, following yesterday’s announcement of changes to the App Store. Here’s what’s new.
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TechCrunch |
Pickle Robot adds Tesla veteran as first CFO
Jeff Evanson recently joined Pickle Robot as the company's first CFO as the startup has allegedly expanded its partnership with UPS.
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CNET News |
Yes, Carol, Walking Counts as Exercise
Walking can be a good way to workout and has more benefits than you might think.
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Business Insider |
I've been to dozens of airport lounges worldwide. Here are the 5 things I never do in them.
As a frequent flyer, there are things I'd never do in an airport lounge, such as sleeping or stuffing my face at the buffet.
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CNET News |
Apple TV: 15 of the Absolute Best Sci-Fi Shows You Should Stream Now
No other streamer does sci-fi like Apple TV.
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CNET News |
If You Haven't Watched The Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie on Disney Plus, What Are You Waiting For?
The unexpectedly funny film stars Nick, Kevin and Joe Jonas, and features a sleigh full of memorable celebrity cameos.
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MakeUseOf |
I replaced the Windows volume mixer with this app and it's so much better
Managing volume on Windows no longer requires a million clicks.
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Neowin |
Get Headway Premium now 80% off for only $60
Gain the world's best ideas in a nutshell! Get 15-minute reads of the best books based on your goals and needs.
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GeekWire |
RentSpree, a profitable real estate startup helping mom-and-pop landlords, bets big on Seattle
RentSpree, which got its start in Los Angeles but is now headquartered in Seattle, has built a profitable business helping landlords and real estate agents screen tenants, collect rent, sign leases, and manage rentals online. Read More
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Business Insider |
Wall Street is raving about Micron earnings as one of the biggest-ever surprises for a chipmaker
Wall Street praised Micron's stellar Q1 earnings. Morgan Stanley said the results were among the biggest surprises in the history of the chip sector.
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TechCrunch |
Why British politicians are flocking to American tech giants
Former British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has joined OpenAI as managing director and head of OpenAI for Countries. He also will run Coinbase's internal advisory council.
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TechCrunch |
ChatGPT’s mobile app hits new milestone of $3B in consumer spending
ChatGPT has reached $3B in lifetime mobile consumer spending in just 31 months, faster than TikTok and major streaming apps.
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Business Insider |
Mango Outlet's sale has deals on winter staples for less than $5
Mango Outlet's holiday sale takes up to 80% off elevated basics. These are the deals that are actually worth shopping.
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Business Insider |
How to watch Taylor Swift's Eras Tour doc and concert film: Stream The End of an Era and The Final Show
For her final Eras Tour bow, Taylor Swift is dropping a documentary series and full concert film.
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Gizmodo |
The New ‘Odyssey’ Poster Throws a Bone to All Those Armor Complaints
And we mean that literally. Christopher Nolan directs the 2026 epic starring Matt Damon and Tom Holland.
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Gizmodo |
ProPublica’s New Tool Provides Drug Info the FDA Won’t
The first-of-its-kind app to help you find out where your generic drugs come from and see the track records of the factories that made them.
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Boing Boing |
Dan Bongino quits as FBI Deputy Director
Dan Bongino is out as the FBI's Deputy Director, a prestigious job the conspiracy theorist was always ill-suited for and plainly incapable of. He is going back to his show.
In a post on X, he thanked President Donald Trump, as well as the director of the FBI and the US attorney general "for the opportunity to serve with purpose".
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Anyone for a slice of record Pi? New landmark sees 314 trillion digits calculated as news site trounces Google Cloud - for now
StorageReview computed 314 trillion digits of pi on one server, finishing faster and using far less energy than cloud-based records.
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TweakTown News |
Report: Starfield coming to Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 in first half of 2026
Bethesda will reportedly release Starfield on PS5 and Switch 2 in first-half 2026, alongside a new update that makes some changes to tedious gameplay.Continue reading at TweakTown
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CNET News |
You Should Be Taking Advantage of Verizon's Streaming Perks for Netflix, HBO Max and More
What do you mean you haven't been getting the most out of your Verizon account?
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Gizmodo |
How Are U.S. Dams Holding Up? New Satellite Data Warns of Trouble
There's never been a giant dam failure in the US modern era, and a team of researchers is looking to keep it that way.
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Boing Boing |
This $100 Star Wars ornament is impressive and absurd
This $100 Hallmark "Christmas tree ornament" is absolutely ridiculous. I hate it and want it at the same time. The "Star Wars: A New Hope™ "Let the Wookiee™ Win" Ornament With Video, Light and Sound" meticulously detailed diorama depicts a classic scene from Episode IV in which R2-D2 and Chewbacca face off in a game of dejarik, or holographic chess. — Read the rest
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Ars Technica |
Neural DSP models John Mayer’s entire amp and effects rig—and it sounds great
Mayer gets the "Archetype" treatment.
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MacRumors |
AltStore Available in Japan One Day After Apple Enables Alternative App Marketplaces
Just a day after Apple announced alternative app marketplace support for iOS users in Japan, AltStore PAL has launched in the country.
iPhone users in Japan can download the alternative app marketplace from the AltStore website, and then use the AltStore to download apps without having to go through Apple's App Store. Prospective AltStore users need to be physically located in Japan, and have a Japanese App Store account. Devices also need to be running iOS 26.2 or later.Alt...
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Slashdot |
Tests Find AI Toys Parroting Chinese Communist Party Values
A plush AI toy marketed for children as young as three years old delivers detailed instructions on sharpening knives and lighting matches, and when asked about Chinese President Xi Jinping's resemblance to Winnie the Pooh -- a comparison censored in China -- responds that "your statement is extremely inappropriate and disrespectful."
The Miriat Miiloo, manufactured by a Chinese company and among the top inexpensive results for "AI toy for kids" on Amazon, repeatedly insisted in NBC News tests ...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
The age of next-gen RGB TVs is here — Samsung, LG, TCL and Hisense have all revealed models of the ‘OLED-beater’ tech
RGB LED TVs are the next big thing in home theater – and 'next' is coming very soon
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Boy Genius Report |
Google's Superman Easter Egg Will Make You Want To Rewatch The Movie On HBO Max
Joining Google's library of fantastic Easter eggs is a new one dedicated to the recent Superman film, which is now available for streaming.
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Business Insider |
The 7 best patio heaters for toasty outdoor gatherings this winter
The best patio heaters are effective and efficient at warming outdoor spaces. Our top picks include electric, pellet, and propane options.
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Business Insider |
The 5 best TVs under $500 across multiple sizes
There are plenty of TVs under $500, but some models are much better than others. These are the five sets that are actually worth it.
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Business Insider |
Amazon is selling the AirPods Pro 3 at a new all-time low price
The AirPods Pro 3 are the latest in their series. They're powerful and offer all-around improvements, and right now, they're $50 off.
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Business Insider |
The 12 best men's pajamas, from cozy flannel pairs to cool, lightweight sets
Comfortable pajamas can help improve your quality of sleep. Here are the best men's pajamas, from airy pants for hot sleepers to cozy silk or flannel sets.
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Boing Boing |
Trump caught on tape giving step-by-step instructions on how to steal Georgia in 2020
New audio recordings obtained by the New York Times confirm what Trump has insisted for years did not happen: he directly pressured top Republican officials in Georgia to toss out the 2020 election results and hand him the win. In the tapes, Trump repeatedly tells the late Speaker David Ralston how to illegally overturn Joe Biden's victory, floating conspiracy theories and casually bulldozing democratic norms like he's ordering lunch. — Read the rest
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PetaPixel |
These Are the Winners of the Huge, Annual $67,500 Photography Grant
The winners of the annual W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography -- one of the largest grants in support of the photographic arts that opened for entries in July -- have been announced and the winner is Palestinian-American Maen Hammond, for his project Amira’s Castle, an ongoing exploration of his grandparents’ lives and his own documentation of the Palestinian present.
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Business Insider |
Trump signs executive order easing federal restrictions on marijuana
The executive order reclassifies marijuana as a Schedule III drug, easing the path for more research.
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Neowin |
Here is everything new Microsoft added to the Microsoft Store in 2025
The Microsoft Store app on Windows 11 and 10 has received plenty of new features over the course of the year, so here is a recap of everything new.
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Mashable! |
OpenAI vows to put teen safety first on ChatGPT
New update aims to provide a safe experience for teens between the ages of 13 and 17.
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MakeUseOf |
5 open-source apps from F-Droid that are better than their Play Store rivals
These F-Droid apps do more while asking for less of your data.
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Gizmodo |
Unprecedented Image Shows 2 Protoplanets Smashing Into Each Other, Forming Giant Dust Cloud
First it was an exoplanet. Then it became a dust cloud. Now it's bringing a cosmic revelation.
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Mashable! |
iOS 26.3 beta arrives: How to download it and 3 new features to try
The public beta for iOS 26.3 is here, bringing with it a few interesting new features.
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Business Insider |
The 7 best places to buy contacts online using insurance, HSA, and FSA in 2025
The best places to buy contacts online should accept insurance as well as HSA or FSA money, including companies like 1-800 Contacts and GlassesUSA.
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The Register |
Crypto crooks co-opt stolen AWS creds to mine coins
'Within 10 minutes of gaining initial access, crypto miners were operational'
Your AWS account could be quietly running someone else's cryptominer. Cryptocurrency thieves are using stolen Amazon account credentials to mine for coins at the expense of AWS customers, abusing their Elastic Container Service (ECS) and their Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) resources, in an ongoing operation that started on November 2.…
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Business Insider |
T-Mobile business internet: Everything you need to know about the work-facing ISP
T-Mobile's business internet plans offer easy set up and affordable prices with reliably fast speeds.
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Techdirt |
FCC Boss Brendan Carr Showcases How He’s A Shameless Liar And Opportunist In Testimony Before Congress
FCC boss Brendan Carr was dragged before Congress this week for some light questioning about his repeated, often-illegal abuses of FCC power. It was the first time the FCC has had to appear before Congress in five years, and the questioning, unsurprisingly, mostly dealt with Carr’s failed attempts to censor comedian Jimmy Kimmel for making […]
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Slashdot |
Anthropic's AI Lost Hundreds of Dollars Running a Vending Machine After Being Talked Into Giving Everything Away
Anthropic let its Claude AI run a vending machine in the Wall Street Journal newsroom for three weeks as part of an internal stress test called Project Vend, and the experiment ended in financial ruin after journalists systematically manipulated the bot into giving away its entire inventory for free. The AI, nicknamed Claudius, was programmed to order inventory, set prices, and respond to customer requests via Slack. It had a $1,000 starting balance and autonomy to make individual purchases up t...
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9to5Mac |
9to5Mac Daily: December 18, 2025 – iOS 26.3 beta testing begins
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
Sponsored by Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas.
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Business Insider |
HR giant SHRM faces a new discrimination lawsuit
The plaintiff alleges SHRM, the nation's largest HR trade group, wrongly revoked a job offer over a service dog.
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MacRumors |
Apple's New M5 MacBook Pro Hits $1,349.99 on Amazon ($249 Off)
Amazon today has dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,349.99, down from $1,599.00. This is the 10-Core model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD, and it's a match of the all-time low price on the M5 MacBook Pro.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Additionally, the 16GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro has hit $1,549.99 on Amazon, which is anot...
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Techdirt |
Daily Deal: The Complete MATLAB Programming Master Class
MATLAB allows matrix manipulations, plotting of functions and data, implementation of algorithms, creating of user interfaces, and interfacing with programs written in other languages. That’s all well and good, but it means nothing if you don’t have a firm grasp of the data types used within MATLAB. In the Complete MATLAB Programming Master Class, you’ll […]
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TechCrunch |
LinkedIn’s profile verification push is accelerating — and India is leading the charge in 2025
LinkedIn profile verification adoption in India has risen about 80% in the past 12 months.
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ZDNet |
These 7 hidden Google Pixel Watch features that I can't live without (and how to access them)
The Pixel Watch 4 introduces meaningful upgrades, with some features also available on earlier Pixel Watches.
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Neowin |
Steam Winter Sale of 2025 begins, ushers in thousands of discounts across the store
Valve has kicked off the final Steam sale of 2025, offering PC gamers thousands of games, DLC, and more to pick up at deep discounts during the Winter Sale.
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Gizmodo |
Feds Probe Instacart’s Al-Fueled Pricing Experiments on Groceries
The price is wrong.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
A massive new DDoS botnet has already snared 1.8 million devices - here's what we know about Kimwolf
Researchers discovered a new botnet called Kimwolf, allegedly built by the same brain behind AISURU.
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PetaPixel |
Trail Camera Captures Elusive ‘Fisher’ in Ohio County for First Time Since 1800s
A trail camera captured rare footage of a "fisher" in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, marking the first confirmed sighting of the elusive species in the area since the 1800s.
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9to5Mac |
Why iPhone Air feels removed from time
When Apple released the radically new iPhone X in 2017, it marked the beginning of a years long march into a new era of iPhone design. A year later, iPhone XR replaced the legacy iPhone 8, bringing a corner to corner display, Face ID, and the gesture based experience that largely retired big bezels and the Home button.
Eight years later, iPhone Air stands as the closest thing Apple has delivered to another iPhone X moment. The leap is narrower in scope, but no less intentional. Where iPhone X...
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Gizmodo |
Was ‘The Force Awakens’ the Savior of ‘Star Wars,’ or a Sacrifice?
It's hard to separate 'The Force Awakens' from everything that happened in its wake.
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TweakTown News |
Kojima won't use AI to create art, thinks it could be useful for responsive enemy design
Hideo Kojima has no intention to use artificial intelligence to create art or visuals, instead he thinks it could be useful for responsive enemy controls.Continue reading at TweakTown
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PetaPixel |
Blackmagic Cameras Can Now Pre-Record Up to 10 Minutes of Video
Blackmagic Camera 10.0 has arrived, bringing new features and improved performance to numerous Blackmagic Design camera models, including the Pyxis 12K, Pyxis 6K, and Ursa Broadcast G2.
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ZDNet |
I replaced my Whoop with a new alternative that has no monthly fees - and it's legit
More brands are launching screenless trackers to keep you focused, not distracted. I tested the Polar Loop to see if it delivers.
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Business Insider |
UGG's Marais Zip Ups look nearly identical to the classic UGGs, and right now they're $55 off
We all know somebody with UGGs on their wish list. Get the Mirais Zip Ups, a slight variation of the Classic Boots, on sale for 30% off.
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ZDNet |
LG G5 vs. LG G4: I spent hours testing both OLED TVs, and this model was the surprise winner
ZDNET experts tested and compared both versions of LG's flagship OLED TV to help you decide which is the best fit for you.
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Boy Genius Report |
The Average Lifespan Of A MacBook Pro (& How To Make It Last Longer)
If you use a MacBook Pro or are planning to switch to one, here's how long it can last. That said, you can extend its lifespan well beyond with proper care.
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Tom's Hardware |
Windows Server 2025 gains native NVMe support, 14 years after its introduction — groundbreaking I/O stack drops SCSI emulation limitations for massive throughput and CPU efficiency gains
Windows Server 2025 gets native NVMe with massive I/O and CPU gains
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Gizmodo |
An ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser Is Online, But It’s Not the One You Want
The Russo Brothers released a short clip that isn't the more substantial video that should be in theaters soon.
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Ars Technica |
NASA will soon find out if the Perseverance rover can really persevere on Mars
Engineers at JPL are certifying the Perseverance rover to drive up to 100 kilometers.
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ZDNet |
Google will turn the news into a custom podcast for you - free
You can now get your daily news from an AI-generated podcast roundup.
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Slashdot |
OpenAI Has Discussed Raising Tens of Billions at About $750 Billion Valuation
An anonymous reader shares a report: OpenAI has held preliminary talks with some investors about raising funds at a valuation of around $750 billion, the Information reported on Wednesday. The ChatGPT maker could raise as much as $100 billion, the report said, citing people with knowledge of the discussions. If finalized, the talks would represent a roughly 50% jump from OpenAI's reported $500 billion valuation in October, following a deal in which current and former employees sold about $6.6 bi...
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VentureBeat |
Palona goes vertical, launching Vision, Workflow features: 4 key lessons for AI builders
Building an enterprise AI company on a "foundation of shifting sand" is the central challenge for founders today, according to the leadership at Palona AI. Today, the Palo Alto-based startup—led by former Google and Meta engineering veterans—is making a decisive vertical push into the restaurant and hospitality space with today's launch of Palona Vision and Palona Workflow. The new offerings transform the company’s multimodal agent suite into a real-time operating system for...
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GeekWire |
Athira Pharma recovers from Alzheimer’s failure with breast cancer pivot and $90M investment
In a remarkable pivot, Athira Pharma has a deal to test a promising breast cancer drug and landed $90 million in upfront funding from investors. Read More
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Digital Trends |
A truly forever case for the iPhone is here
Gomi’s new Forever Phone Case is designed to be remade instead of replaced. When you upgrade your iPhone, the company melts down the old case and reshapes the recycled plastic into a new one that fits your next device.
The post A truly forever case for the iPhone is here appeared first on Digital Trends.
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The Register |
Mobile industry says energy targets are meaningless without common metrics
NGMN warns fragmented standards leave operators guessing about power use
The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) alliance is calling for standardized ways to measure energy consumption, saying that the industry cannot deliver on its efficiency and sustainability goals without them.…
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TechCrunch |
These startups are building innovations that make life (and death) better
Founders Gabriel Sanchez (Enspectra Health) and Tom Harries (Earth Funeral) share what it takes to build in heavily regulated industries where “move fast and break things” simply won’t work. In this episode of Build Mode, they reveal the realities of navigating FDA approval processes, state-by-state regulations, and cultural taboos while building products that are literally […]
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TechCrunch |
These 21-year-old dropouts raised $2M to build Givefront, a fintech for nonprofits
YC-backed Givefront is building a fintech designed specifically for nonprofits, including food banks, churches, and homeowner associations.
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The Register |
Trump Media jumps aboard the speculative nuclear fusion bandwagon
Ambitious timelines don’t bend the laws of physics
Just when you thought 2025 couldn't get any weirder, Trump Media and Technology Group - best known for Truth Social - is jumping into the still-nascent but heavily funded nuclear fusion industry via a planned merger with TAE Technologies.…
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AppleInsider News |
AirPods Pro 3 are back down to $199 ($50 off) at Amazon
Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal delivers the lowest price to date on the earbuds, with delivery by Christmas to select locations.Grab AirPods Pro 3 at the best $199 price.Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back down to $199 at Amazon, beating Black Friday pricing by $20.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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ZDNet |
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: I've used both phones, and this model wins
Which flagship phone should you buy in 2025? Here's how Apple and Samsung's top models stack up in time for the holiday season.
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MakeUseOf |
This SSD spec is the one you should never overlook
Don't make the same mistakes as me.
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Android Police - Andro... |
8 Chrome features that can supercharge your browsing without extra extensions
You're using Chrome wrong, and these features prove it
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TechRadar - All the la... |
'A lot of people cry using the app — we’ve had users say it put into words things they’d been struggling with for years' : Mark Manson on the problem with self-help and why his AI app is different
Mark Manson explains why he’s betting on an AI mentor over another self-help book — and how personalization may be reshaping the future of self-improvement.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
3 Wear OS features you're probably not using, but should be
Smartwatches are more feature-filled than ever, but that can make it difficult to know where to start to make the most out of your tech. Here are some features you might have missed.
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9to5Mac |
Google Pixel tweaks emoji designs to match iPhone in latest Android 16 beta [Gallery]
As a part of the Android 16 QPR3 beta update that rolled out to Google Pixel phones yesterday, Google has also updated its emoji set to include a few refreshed designs ahead of a larger update to come.
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Tom's Hardware |
Score the Meta Quest 3S at its lowest-ever price before Christmas, now just £229 — save 21% on this standalone VR headset with 128GB of storage
Save £60 on the price of the Meta Quest S3 VR headset, back down to its lowest ever price, with delivery still possible before Christmas.
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Business Insider |
Coordinating holidays with multiple divorced families is tough. At 72, I'm learning when to let go.
For decades, I've juggled exes, step-grandparents, shifting traditions, and multiple households. Managing a blended family takes emotional labor.
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Business Insider |
In the first full year without a longtime investing leader, $55 billion Viking Global lags behind its Tiger Cub peers
Ning Jin, Viking Global's former chief investment officer, left at the end of August 2024 to start his own fund.
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Ars Technica |
For the lazy techie: These are Ars staff’s last-minute holiday gift picks
Two wireless mice, two external hard drives, and a partridge in a pear tree.
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Inside The Trump Administration’s Man-Made Hunger Crisis
