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Business Insider |
7 million student-loan borrowers could soon owe higher payments. Here's what to know. Trump's administration announced an agreement to officially end the SAVE student-loan repayment plan. Borrowers would have to transfer to new plans.
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MacRumors |
New Shazam Feature Will Reveal the Most Popular Moment of a Song Shazam today announced it is rolling out a new Popular Segments feature that reveals exactly which part of a song is most popular with listeners. For example, the image above shows that the given song was most discovered around 30 to 35 seconds into the track during the preceding week. This was the moment in the song when the most people asked Shazam to identify the song.More details about the feature:Popular Segments spotlights the key moments within a track that drove the most Shazam ...
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Boy Genius Report |
Don't Pay For Photoshop And Acrobat: Use Them For Free In ChatGPT First Starting this week, Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat are all available directly in ChatGPT. Of course, there are some caveats that users should know about.
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Neowin |
OpenAI partners with Disney: Sora users can soon create Marvel and Star Wars clips OpenAI and Disney have entered a strategic partnership involving a $1 billion investment and a licensing deal featuring over 200 iconic Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars characters.
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Thurrott.com |
Spotify’s Tests AI-Powered ‘Prompted Playlists’ Grounded in Users’ Listening History Spotify Premium users in New Zealand can test AI-generated "Prompted playlists" that use data from their entire listening history. The post Spotify’s Tests AI-Powered ‘Prompted Playlists’ Grounded in Users’ Listening History appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Digital Trends |
HUAWEI holiday gift guide – 7 techy picks to go under the tree Here are seven fitness and audio gifts from HUAWEI, to please the health or sport lover in your life. The post HUAWEI holiday gift guide – 7 techy picks to go under the tree appeared first on Digital Trends.
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ZDNet |
I dropped this power bank from waist level, and it proved its worth almost immediately The outdoors can be difficult for power banks, but this one by Nitecore is built to last.
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Mashable! |
His and Hers trailer: Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal join forces for murder mystery Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal star in "His & Hers," a limited crime series coming to Netflix January 8.
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Mashable! |
The Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man Play Booster Box has hit a new record-low price — save over $90 at Amazon The Magic: The Gathering Marvel's Spider-Man Play Booster Box is on sale for $113.95 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price.
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Tom's Hardware |
Chinese government wades into Dutch chipmaker dispute — presses Netherlands to resolve Nexperia saga as supply concerns grow China has called on the Netherlands to move quickly to resolve the dispute surrounding Nexperia after months of supervision measures and a retaliatory export freeze disrupted shipments of components.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
‘They gave us the iPhone camera’: F1 producer Jerry Bruckheimer on Apple’s ‘phenomenal’ involvement in the movie’s production We spoke with F1 producer Jerry Bruckheimer ahead of the film's streaming release on Apple TV.
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GeekWire |
Inside the Windows 1.0 reunion: How a scrappy team shipped the product that changed everything, eventually A core group of early Microsoft developers and business leaders reunited this week, 40 years after releasing Windows 1.0, sharing previously untold stories and reflecting on a landmark project that set the stage for a global computing revolution. Read More
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ICO levies £1.2 million fine against LastPass — data breach compromised info on 1.6 million users After a data breach in 2022, the Information Commissioners Office has finally reached a decision on a £1.2 million fine.
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PetaPixel |
Vintage Analog Photo Booth Museum in New York is Full of Nostalgia A permanent collection of analog photo booths has opened to the public in New York City -- and it's attracting lines around the block. [Read More]
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9to5Mac |
DJI Neo 2 is now the most Apple-friendly drone ever DJI has made flying a drone feel a whole lot more futuristic. With a brand-new firmware update, the DJI Neo 2 now supports Apple Watch remote control, letting you steer, track, record, and manage your drone right from your wrist. And here’s the kicker: the original DJI Neo is getting the same Apple Watch compatibility soon, making this upgrade a big win for every buyer in the Neo lineup. If you’re an Apple user who’s been flirting with the idea of buying a drone, this is the moment DJI cle...
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AppleInsider News |
Apple AirPods Pro 3 plunge to $199, the lowest price ever Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal delivers the lowest price to date on Apple's latest earbuds, with delivery by Christmas.Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $199 at Amazon, beating Black Friday pricing by $20 and providing holiday shoppers with a great deal on a popular gift idea.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199Today's best AirPods deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Mashable! |
The 34-inch LG UltraGear curved gaming monitor is cheaper than it was on Black Friday The LG 34-inch UltraGear curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $356.99, down nearly 30% from its usual list price.
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MacRumors |
AirPods Pro 3 Drop to New $199 Low Price on Amazon [Updated] Apple's AirPods Pro 3 have hit a new record low price of $199.00 today on Amazon, down from $249.00. This deal beats the Black Friday price we saw last month by about $20.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.The AirPods Pro 3 have 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the prior-generation AirPods Pro 2, better audio qual...
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Mashable! |
Take your music seriously with Sonys XM6 headphones for their lowest price yet As of Dec. 11, get the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones for their lowest price yet.
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MacRumors |
Powerbeats Pro 2 Available for $199.95 Low Price, Plus More Beats Deals on Headphones and Cases Amazon this week is discounting a collection of Beats headphones and speakers, including a low price on the Powerbeats Pro 2. You can get this new 2025 model for $199.95 in four colors, down from $249.99. This deal on the Powerbeats Pro 2 is being matched at Best Buy, along with a few other Beats deals.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....
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Business Insider |
'Big Short' investor Michael Burry says the latest Fed meeting points to trouble in the banking system Michael Burry pointed to the Fed's plan to start purchasing short-term Treasurys as a sign of weakness in the banking system.
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Tom's Hardware |
Asus' new 5K gaming monitor is so high-end it doesn't even officially support RTX 40-series GPUs — the XG27JCG is a 5K 180Hz beast with 330Hz 1440p dual-mode support Asus is betting on overpriced GPUs in this ultra high-res and high refresh rate pairing, dubbed the "XG27JCG," a new 5K 180 Hz monitor that can only run on Nvidia's RTX 50-series, officially, or AMD's RX 7600 and up. It supports all the gaming features you could ever want, along with solid color accuracy and HDR support.
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Mashable! |
Record-low price alert: Weve never seen the AirPods Pro 3 this cheap at Walmart The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale at Walmart for $199, down from the list price of $249. That's a 20% discount.
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Boy Genius Report |
YouTube's New TV Plans May Pay Back Your Premium Hike YouTubeTV is planning an expansion of its subscription into tiers, allowing existing subscribers to save money on the channels they're actually watching.
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Mashable! |
Ready to capture your adventures in 360? The DJI Osmo 360 camera just reached its lowest price ever As of Dec. 11, the DJI Osmo 360 camera combo is down to $479.99. That saves you over $100 on this action camera.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
HPC and AI converging infrastructures The modern data center is undergoing a significant transformation driven by increasing complexity and widespread integration of artificial intelligence.
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Mashable! |
Kim Kardashian is coming to Fortnite. How to get the limited-time skin. You can now play as Kim Kardashian in Fortnite.
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TechCrunch |
Disney signs deal with OpenAI to allow Sora to generate AI videos featuring its characters Disney says that alongside the agreement, it will "become a major customer of OpenAI," as it will use its APIs to build new products, tools, and experiences, including for Disney+.
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Oracle shares drop after $15bn higher AI spending revealed Oracle investors aren't happy with higher-than-anticipated Capex, despite healthy revenue growth.
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Boy Genius Report |
HBO Max Subscribers Are Obsessed With A 2025 Comedy That Took 30 Years To Make HBO Max subscribers are obsessed with this comedy sequel 30 years in the making. Here's why you may want to catch the second chapter of this Sundance classic.
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Mashable! |
Netflix and Paramounts bidding war over Warner Bros, explained All you need to know about Netflix and Paramount's race to buy Warner Bros.
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ReadWrite |
Australian ACMA blocks 12 illegal gambling websites The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested that internet service providers in the country block more illegal online… Continue reading Australian ACMA blocks 12 illegal gambling websites The post Australian ACMA blocks 12 illegal gambling websites appeared first on ReadWrite.
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ZDNet |
Own a Google Pixel Watch? 7 hidden features that are incredibly useful (and where to find them) With the Pixel Watch 4, Google truly hit it out of the park with advanced functions and settings - and some of them even work with older models.
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ZDNet |
You can send live video to 911 from your Android phone in seconds now - here's how If 911 needs eyes on your situation, they'll send a prompt for you to share live video instantly.
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TechCrunch |
On Me raises $6M to shake up the gift card industry On Me raises $6 million for its digital gift card platform that lets users purchase cards categorized by interests rather than being restricted to specific retailers.
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Business Insider |
I dropped out of college to work at Trivago. Now I run the company. Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas shares how he rose from intern to chief executive without finishing college, driven by curiosity and learning.
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Quantifying the hidden costs of cloud sovereignty gaps Recent outages are symptoms of an over-reliance on US based hyperscalers.
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Neowin |
Visual Studio Code 1.107 launches with multi-agent orchestration and Agent HQ Microsoft's latest VS Code update enables Copilot and custom agents to collaborate via the new Agent HQ. It also integrates Agent Sessions into the Chat view.
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Boy Genius Report |
6 Unexpected Practical Uses For Your Raspberry Pi A Raspberry Pi can open up all sorts of possibilities, but these tiny PCs can have a variety of other, unexpected uses. Here is a handful you can try.
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AppleInsider News |
Apple's new home accessories leaked via internal code -- Home Hub & smart camera The long-rumored tablet device we've dubbed Home Hub is imminent, and code found in an internal build of iOS 26 suggests it and another home device are being readied for release.Apple Home Hub to arrive in 2026 with Apple IntelligenceThe Home Hub codename first appeared in September 2024, and information around the device began trickling out more regularly since. There's also been rumors of Apple entering the smart camera market, but details there are still sparse.It seems Macworld has got its h...
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PetaPixel |
Camp Snap CS-Pro Review: Slightly More Tolerable Everyone wants a point-and-shoot digital camera. There is something to be said for having a compact, simple, fun, pocket camera that you can take photos with, just for the pure joy of it. Memories to be made, without having to know the exposure triangle, or shoot RAW photo formats and edit later. But not everyone wants a used hand-me-down that may or may not function properly, and Camp Snap is hedging its bets that some consumers out there want a fresh start. [Read More]
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TechRadar - All the la... |
NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, December 12 (game #649) Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, December 12 (game #915) Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
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Quordle hints and answers for Friday, December 12 (game #1418) Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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MacRumors |
Samsung's Holiday Sale Has Low Prices on The Frame TV, Portable SSDs, Monitors, and More Samsung is hosting a new holiday event this week, and you can find great deals on monitors, storage accessories, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, and home appliances. Many of these deals are the exact same all-time low prices we tracked during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.A new highlight of this event is Samsung's 4TB Portable SSD ...
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Thurrott.com |
Google Gemini Comes to Chrome for iOS in the US After bringing its Gemini chatbot to the desktop version of Chrome in September, Google is starting to roll out a new Gemini integration in Chrome for iOS. The post Google Gemini Comes to Chrome for iOS in the US appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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MacRumors |
New Apple Store Opening in Massachusetts Tomorrow Apple is opening a new store tomorrow at The Shops at Blackstone Valley, an open-air shopping center in Millbury, Massachusetts, near Worcester. The store is set to open this Friday, December 12, at 12 p.m. local time. Apple is located next to fashion retailer Coach at the shopping center.The new store is a replacement for Apple's previous location at Solomon Pond Mall, in nearby Marlborough, Massachusetts. That location permanently closed on Wednesday, after more than 10 years of opera...
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Boy Genius Report |
Leaked Code Teases Apple's Secret Smart Home Hub And Surprise Accessory Yet another code leak indicates Apple's 'HomePad' smart home hub is being paired with a new, enhanced accessory similar to Apple's previous HomePod.
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9to5Mac |
Apple’s own argument against App Store age verification shows why it is wrong Apple CEO Tim Cook was yesterday spotted in Washington, D.C. during a visit to lobby against a proposed App Store age verification policy.
But the very argument the company uses to oppose the proposal is in fact the strongest argument in favour of it …
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Business Insider |
Oracle just revived fears that tech giants are spending too much on AI AI spending is front and center again for investors. Oracle plunged Thursday, with top hardware makers including Nvidia and Broadcom also dropping.
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Best Buy has a massive end-of-year sale on its best-selling TVs — cheap 4K TVs from $59.99 Best Buy's massive end-of-year TV sale is live, and I'm rounding up the best deals on 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs, with clearance prices starting at $59.99.
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Digital Trends |
Your next Intel laptop could game much better without needing a GPU Early benchmarks show Intel’s Arc B370 iGPU outperforming previous-gen Arc GPUs and approaching mid-range NVIDIA laptop GPUs, signaling major improvements for upcoming Panther Lake notebooks. The post Your next Intel laptop could game much better without needing a GPU appeared first on Digital Trends.
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ZDNet |
Free Photoshop in ChatGPT: How to edit photos with AI, no experience necessary Adobe has launched free Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat apps inside ChatGPT. Here's how they work.
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Ars Technica |
Oracle shares slide on $15B increase in data center spending Company raises its capital expenditure forecast as it doubles down on AI infrastructure bet.
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TechCrunch |
TIME names ‘Architects of AI’ its Person of the Year TIME Magazine has named the 'Architects of AI' its Person of the Year, who include Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Lisa Su, Dario Amodei, Demis Hassabis, and Fei-Fei Li
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ZDNet |
Are premium Windows laptops worth it in 2025? This Dell settled the debate for me The latest Dell 14 Premium builds on the XPS legacy, offering a slim-fit, modern workstation for professionals and power users.
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Tom's Hardware |
CyberPower's Supreme gaming PC packs 64GB of DDR5-6400 RAM and an RTX 5080 GPU for $2499 — that's $700+ of RAM in today's market Procure yourself a gaming PC before the RAM prices push prebuilt rigs beyond reach. CyberPower's Supreme gaming PC with RTX 5080 and 64GB of DDR5-6400 RAM is reduced to $2499.
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NYT > Technology |
How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Became a Gaming Tour de Force Without a blockbuster budget or much experience, the creators of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 astounded the industry with an emotional narrative and old-school design.
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The Guardian |
Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI, allowing characters in Sora video tool Agreement comes amid anxiety in Hollywood over impact of AI on the industry, expression and rights of creatorsWalt Disney has announced a $1bn equity investment in OpenAI, enabling the AI startup’s Sora video generation tool to use its characters.Users of Sora will be able to generate short, user-prompted social videos that draw on more than 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters as part of a three-year licensing agreement between OpenAI and the entertainment giant. Continue readin...
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Business Insider |
I invented a new type of landline for kids, and my daughter's friends tested it out. This year, we've raised $3.5 million in funding. Chet Kittleson created Tin Can to help kids build independence, make their own plans, and connect confidently through simple, screen-free communication.
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Thurrott.com |
First Ring Daily 1885: A Phone Call On this episode of First Ring Daily, it's more of a phone call than a podcast. The post First Ring Daily 1885: A Phone Call appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Business Insider |
My son was born in December, and I try to make sure his birthday feels separate from the holidays My son was born in December, and while he was young, he thought Christmas was for him. I want to keep his birthday separate, though.
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9to5Mac |
Apple TV unveils return of high-stakes thriller coming next month One of Apple TV’s best thriller series, Hijack, is coming back for a highly anticipated season 2 next month, and the newly released trailer reveals what to expect.
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9to5Mac |
OpenAI and Disney reach ‘landmark agreement’ to license characters on Sora Disney characters are coming to OpenAI’s Sora video generation app — this time, with permission. OpenAI and Disney just announced a “landmark agreement” that will see some Sora content appear on Disney+.
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The Register |
Legacy Update expands archive of vanished Microsoft downloads Preserving not just updates, but also lots of the now-deleted optional extras Legacy Update was already extremely useful if you chose to disembark from Microsoft's upgrade railroad. Now it's even more so.…
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Hackers distribute thousands of phishing attacks through Mimecast's secure-link feature A legitimate feature is being abused to hide phishing emails and have them land in inboxes.
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Boy Genius Report |
Four Game-Changing Upgrades Are Rumored To Come To Apple Studio Display 2 While Apple's original Studio Display launched with lackluster specs, the rumored refresh boasts major display updates worthy of shelling out the cash for it.
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ReadWrite |
Underdog confirmed to be shutting down sports betting in North Carolina Underdog is shutting down its sports wagering operations in the state of North Carolina next week, as confirmed by the… Continue reading Underdog confirmed to be shutting down sports betting in North Carolina The post Underdog confirmed to be shutting down sports betting in North Carolina appeared first on ReadWrite.
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Boy Genius Report |
Say Goodbye To Bulky Speakers With This Sleek High Quality Alternative It's easy to say goodbye to bulky speakers with these alternatives that promise a smaller footprint, excellent sound quality, and reasonable pricing.
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AppleInsider News |
Porsche is bringing Apple Car Key support to two 2026 EVs German carmaker Porsche has announced that it will bring Apple Car Key support to two new EVs in 2026. Apple fans will be able to unlock both vehicles using just their iPhone or Apple Watch.Porsche is bringing Digital Key support to two new vehicles.While Porsche was always listed as one of the carmakers set to offer Digital Key support, we now know when and which vehicles. A Porsche press release confirmed that the all-electric Cayenne and Macan models.The move, first spotted by MacRumors, will...
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ZDNet |
My favorite hybrid smartwatch has a 30-day battery life and a gorgeous look Withings' latest ScanWatch 2 model puts the company's health-tracking technology into a high-end, hybrid form factor.
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Neowin |
Players report major issues with Switch 2 Skyrim port, Bethesda responds Fans aren't happy about the state of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on the Nintendo Switch 2, with the latest port being reported to have massive issues.
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PetaPixel |
Leica Enters Strategic Partnership with Capture One Leica Camera AG has announced a new strategic partnership with leading photography software company, Capture One. The partnership is focused on delivering "the most powerful and reliable tethered shooting experience and editing tools for Leica photographers," whether they are professionals in the studio or creators on the go. [Read More]
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Digital Trends |
Your AI chatbot wants you to save the planet…by buying more stuff A new study shows AI tools subtly encourage users to buy more, creating “algorithmically facilitated emissions”. The post Your AI chatbot wants you to save the planet…by buying more stuff appeared first on Digital Trends.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Open AI poaches Slack CEO as its chief revenue officer Slack's CEO has just moved over to a new role in OpenAI, but it's not as CEO.
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Online safety debate: peer claims kids' VPNs 'expose devices to viruses' A Lib Dem peer has raised concerns about unsafe VPN apps in a debate in the House of Lords.
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Mashable! |
Amazons $9.99 Fire TV Stick 4K Select deal from Black Friday is back The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is back down to its $9.99 Black Friday price with a coupon code. Grab it before the deal disappears.
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Digital Trends |
You can now get early access to Gemini for Home faster, even on third-party speakers Google has accelerated the Gemini for Home rollout and extended support to third-party speakers, helping more users experience the upgraded AI assistant. The post You can now get early access to Gemini for Home faster, even on third-party speakers appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Boing Boing |
Japan cracks down on drink cycling Police in Japan are cracking down on drunk cyclists, imposing fines and suspending the driving licenses of nearly 900 plastered pedalers. And that's just the warning shot: authorities are armed with strict new rules that reduce the permitted alcohol level and allow for up to three years in jail and hefty fines. — Read the rest The post Japan cracks down on drink cycling appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Boy Genius Report |
Forget The Pro And Air, iPad 12 May Be The Best New iPad To Buy In 2026 Once the iPad 12 gets a hold of its rumored new internals, Apple's base tablet may become the budget-friendly, yet powerful device to snag next year.
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Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 launch: our live coverage of the Rogue update, including downtime and release date Here's our coverage of the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 5.5 as it happens. This includes a look at the release date, and the new Hero Rogue.
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The Guardian |
Teenagers are presenting Christmas wishlists, Powerpoint-style – my daughter included A far cry from hand-scrawled letters to Santa, on graphic design platform Canva users have created a whopping 1.4m Christmas wishlist presentationsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailTwas three weeks before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for my 13-year-old daughter, who emerged from her lair with a level of vim uncommon in daylight hours.As she made her approach with laptop aglow, her droll little mouth was drawn up in a bow. It then became appa...
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VentureBeat |
Marble enters the race to bring AI to tax work, armed with $9 million and a free research tool Marble, a startup building artificial intelligence agents for tax professionals, has raised $9 million in seed funding as the accounting industry grapples with a deepening labor shortage and mounting regulatory complexity.The round, led by Susa Ventures with participation from MXV Capital and Konrad Capital, positions Marble to compete in a market where AI adoption has lagged significantly behind other knowledge industries like law and software development."When we looked at the economy and...
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Tom's Hardware |
ASRock X870E Taichi OCF Motherboard Review: The right formula for extreme AMD overclocking ASRock’s X870E Taichi OCF is a well-designed motherboard full of high-end features and tools for manual overclocking.
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Unapologetically crass and filled with Gen Z slang — why this Prime Video anime is my latest obsession New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt is a Prime Video anime that should be at the top of your watch list.
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WiiM just unveiled the ultimate Sonos Era 100 rival — meet the hi-res Sound Lite The WiiM Sound Lite is a stylish hi-res smart speaker for whole-home audio
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How to watch Luke Littler at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship online: FREE darts live streams, schedule Luke Littler defends his title at Ally Pally, here's how to watch the Nuke at the 2026 World Darts Championship live streams online from anywhere in the world.
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Digital Trends |
Some of 2026’s coolest TVs could soon be announced, with cutting-edge new tech Here's what you need to expect from Hisense's CES 2026 showings The post Some of 2026’s coolest TVs could soon be announced, with cutting-edge new tech appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Mashable! |
The DJI Power 2000 portable power station is down to its lowest-ever price — almost half off The DJI Power 2000 is on sale at Amazon for $699, down from the list price of $1,299. That's a 46% discount.
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PetaPixel |
AP Photographers Become Key Witnesses as Reporters Barred from White House Meetings The Associated Press has long been a fixture in the White House press pool, but earlier this year the entire organization found itself locked out over a dispute that stemmed from the correct name for the Gulf of Mexico -- President Donald Trump wants it to be called the Gulf of America. [Read More]
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The Register |
Taikonauts inspect cracked Shenzhou-20 window during Tiangong spacewalk Eight-hour EVA was also first outing for new spacesuits A pair of taikonauts ventured outside China's Tiangong space station this week to take a closer look at the cracked viewport window of the Shenzhou-20 vehicle.…
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ZDNet |
Google just gave you control over your Search results - how to see your favorite sites first Google now lets you choose which sites appear in Top Stories. Here's how to make ZDNET one of them.
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AppleInsider News |
Latest macOS malware uses trusted search & AI to dupe users A new Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) attack vector weaponizes Google searches and a user's trust in AI chatbots, researchers have found. Once infected, the AMOS can collect data, passwords, and more from the infected Mac with alarming ease.Atomic Stealer infects macOS, sometimes via novel vectorsWhile AMOS attacks have been around since 2023, they normally involve people accidentally downloading a malicious file. But this new approach is different. Instead, it simply requires them to copy and paste...
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Techdirt |
Our Corrupt Congress Just Quietly Killed Military Right To Repair Reforms We’ve covered how there’s a real push afoot to implement statewide “right to repair” laws that try to make it cheaper, easier, and environmentally friendlier for you to repair the technology you own. Unfortunately, while all fifty states have at least flirted with the idea, only Massachusetts, New York, Minnesota, Colorado, California, and Oregon, and Washington have actually passed laws. […]
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Boy Genius Report |
How To Use The Latest iPhone-Exclusive Google Maps Parking Location Feature In a rare move, Google has launched an iPhone-exclusive Google Maps feature that automatically saves where you parked. Here's how to use it.
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MacRumors |
Google Rolls Out Gemini AI for Chrome on iPhone and iPad Google is rolling out Gemini integration for its Chrome browser on iPhone and iPad, a move that brings AI feature parity with its web and desktop versions. The company teased built-in Gemini in Chrome for iOS in September, and the feature is now rolling out gradually across the United States. For Gemini to work in Chrome, you'll need version 143. When you've updated, make sure you're signed into your account, the browser language is set to English, and the app isn't in Incognito mode.If...
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TechCrunch |
Security flaws in Freedom Chat app exposed users’ phone numbers and PINs The founder of Freedom Chat said the company has reset user PINs and released a new version to app stores.
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MacRumors |
Porsche Bringing Apple Digital Key Support to 2026 Cayenne and Macan Porsche is preparing to bring full support for Apple's Digital Key to its new all-electric Cayenne and Macan models. The feature enables unlocking, locking, and starting the vehicle using an iPhone or Apple Watch via NFC, Bluetooth Low Energy, and Ultra Wideband. Digital Keys stored in Apple Wallet will continue to function even when an iPhone has run out of charge. Owners will be able to share access with up to seven additional users.Porsche was highlighted as an upcoming p...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
I tried Photoshop in ChatGPT — it's an awesome free AI superpower ChatGPT's new Photoshop, Acrobat, and Express features are excellent, and best of all, they're free
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AppleInsider News |
More leaked code suggests 120Hz ProMotion for Studio Display 2 The expected second-generation Apple Studio Display is once more predicted to feature an updated 120Hz ProMotion display, with new code leaks backing up previous claims.Apple Studio DisplayBack in February 2025, screen analyst Ross Young claimed that Apple would release its first-ever update to the Studio Display in late 2025. Young was specific that there would be a backlighting improvement, but also said ProMotion might be coming.Then in August 2025, a new claim based on leaked code backed up ...
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