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ReadWrite |
PAGCOR chief Alejandro Tengco denies conflict allegations over family government contracts
The gambling watchdog (PAGCOR) for the Philippines is under fire, as its CEO, Alejandro Tengco, has been accused of a… Continue reading PAGCOR chief Alejandro Tengco denies conflict allegations over family government contracts
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Tom's Hardware |
This ginormous 28TB Seagate hard drive offers unbeatable value storage for just under £15 per TB — pre-order this shuckable external HDD for only £419.99 at Amazon
Seagate's 28TB Expansion HDD gives you a huge amount of backup storage for just under £15 per TB.
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Boing Boing |
Epstein photo dump shows Trump, Clinton, Gates in sex trafficker's orbit
House Oversight Committee Democrats released 19 photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate on Friday, showing a parade of powerful figures, including President Trump, Steve Bannon, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and other high-profile figures in the late sex trafficker's orbit.
According to NBC News, the images include Trump standing in a row of six women wearing Hawaiian leis (their faces redacted), Trump standing behind Epstein at a social event, Bannon and Epstein taking a mirror selfie, Clinton with Ep...
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CyberScoop |
Trump moves to pardon Colorado election clerk Tina Peters, even though he can’t
Peters, one of many election deniers Trump has sought to shield from legal consequences, is serving a nine-year state prison sentence that can’t be nullified by a presidential pardon.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Among a host of reveals, these were our favorite announcements at The Game Awards 2025
We've picked out our five favorite announcements from this year's The Game Awards, from Star Wars to Control: Resonant.
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Digital Trends |
Insignia 43-inch F50 4K Fire TV drops to $99.99 with $100 off
There was a time when a 43-inch 4K smart TV at this price would have sounded like a pricing error. The Insignia 43″ Class F50 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV is on sale for $99.99, which is a full $100 off its usual $199.99 comp value. For less than a hundred bucks, you’re […]
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ZDNet |
Save on refurbished iPhones at Back Market - no trade-in required
Back Market is offering discounts of up to $500 on refurbished iPhone models, including the iPhone 16 Pro Max and more. And if you have a qualifying trade-in, you can save even more.
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TechCrunch |
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A timeline of ChatGPT product updates and releases, starting with the latest, which we’ve been updating throughout the year.
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ZDNet |
You can buy the 77-inch LG B5 OLED for 50% off right now, and I highly recommend it
The LG B5 is a more budget-friendly OLED TV than the brand's flagship lineup, and right now at Best Buy, you can save even more.
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Ars Technica |
Apple loses its appeal of a scathing contempt ruling in iOS payments case
But Sweeney warns iOS devs are still afraid of "totally illegal" retaliation by Apple.
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Boing Boing |
Finally learn guitar without rage-quitting halfway through
TL;DR: Get one year of Unlimited Access to JustinGuitar for $109.99 (reg. $129.99) and follow a structured, beginner-friendly curriculum trusted by millions.
A clear, confidence-building path for new and returning players
If you've tried learning guitar through scattered videos or inconsistent advice, this deal gives you structure. — Read the rest
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Digital Trends |
Save 15% on the small but mighty Pocket Rocket, a powerful power bank packed with tech
Plus, there's a chance to win top prizes every day with INIU's Online Advent Calendar.
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Digital Trends |
Here’s why an INIU charger is the perfect Christmas gift for a tech-lover
Buy the tech-lover in your life an INIU charger, and save them time when they're on the go or at home.
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Digital Trends |
I used Nano Banana Pro to create 20 social media posts, the response they got was shocking
Google Gemini now lets you generate images using Nano Banana Pro. I tested whether the bot can make compelling social media graphics.
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Tom's Hardware |
Framework raises DDR5 RAM upgrade prices by 50% amid DRAM shortage — only for Laptop DIY edition, says prices will likely rise again
Framework, the computer manufacturer, has recently raised the price of the DDR5 memory options available for the Framework Laptop DIY Edition by 50%.
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Boing Boing |
Sequel to excellent surreal action game Control revealed
I'll admit this year's Game Awards ceremony fell flat for reveals (the real reason anyone watches). That Titanfall 3 fakeout left some of my friends actively mad. The silver lining came in the form of Control: Resonant, the long-awaited sequel to one of 2019's best games. — Read the rest
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PetaPixel |
The Sony a7 V’s Sensor Is Even More Impressive Than it Seemed
Another day, another Sony a7 V dynamic range update. Our initial speculation has proven correct, and the new a7 V is employing Dual Gain Output (DGO) to achieve outstanding dynamic range when using its mechanical shutter at base and low ISO settings. Further, building upon research by Adam Horshack, William "Bill" Claff of the excellent Photons to Photos has revised his a7 V testing to indicate that the camera is not using baked-in noise reduction with its RAW files. What initially appeared to b...
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Mashable! |
This Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 gaming monitor just dropped to its lowest price ever, but its only available for a few more hours
As of Dec. 12, get the Samsung Odyssey G5 OLED monitor for $190 off. That brings it down to its lowest price ever, but it expires at 8 pm ET.
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MacRumors |
Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods Pro 3 Hit Best-Ever $199 Price, Plus Portable SSDs at Samsung and More
We're already in the middle of December, and holiday deals are abundant this time of year. This week, you can find best-ever discounts on AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and M5 iPad Pro. Below, you'll also find an exclusive sitewide deal at Burton Goods and an ongoing holiday sale at Samsung with big discounts on storage accessories and more.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a ...
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Business Insider |
My favorite 5-ingredient pasta sauce is inspired by the Mediterranean diet — plus, it's packed with protein and fiber
After testing homemade pasta sauce recipes, I found a tasty Mediterranean diet-friendly one with fiber, protein, and no ultra-processed ingredients.
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Boing Boing |
The mystery behind that spooky desert statue has finally been solved
Do you remember that spooky gaming-related obelisk that appeared in the California desert unannounced? After a week of intense speculation, poring over every lovingly crafted detail, the answer to its mystery was finally revealed at The Game Awards, and I guarantee it's one you didn't see coming. — Read the rest
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Mashable! |
My mom passed away this year. Media memories help me keep her close
Commentary: The photos and voicemails you capture with loved ones will become treasures later in life.
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ZDNet |
Weaponized AI risk is 'high,' warns OpenAI - here's the plan to stop it
OpenAI is focused on assessing when AI models are sufficiently capable to either help or hinder defenders, and on safeguarding its own models against cybercriminal abuse.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
HBO Max 2026 preview video reveals first look at new seasons of House of the Dragon, Euphoria, The Pitt, and many more new HBO TV shows
A sizzle reel for HBO Max's 2026 TV line-up has unveiled fresh footage for Lanterns, The Pitt season 2, and other new and returning shows.
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Mashable! |
Adult sites fetish of 2026 is a 180 from last year
The adult site Clips4Sale has announced that gooning is its 2026 fetish of the year.
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ZDNet |
One of the most durable power banks I've traveled with is also one of the slimmest
The outdoors can be challenging for power banks, but this one by Nitecore is built to withstand the elements.
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Mashable! |
Long live the $749 MacBook Air deal: Save $250 on the M4 model while you can
The Apple M4 MacBook Air base model is back down to its best-ever $749 Black Friday price at both Best Buy and Amazon. Save $250 or 25%.
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Workbooks integrates AI, promises empowered sales teams
Repetitive tasks can be automated, and data accuracy improved, popular CRM platform claims.
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Boing Boing |
Turn-based RPG "Clair Obscur" becomes year's most unexpected gaming triumph
To my shame, French double-A RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the only one of this year's GOTY nominees I haven't played, making it awkward to write positive things about it now that it's won.
I've heard good things, I swear! — Read the rest
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ZDNet |
How to clear your iPad cache (and wipe out lag for good)
If your iPad is feeling slow, here's a 30-second routine that can help boost speed and free up storage space.
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Tom's Hardware |
Photonic latch memory could enable optical processor caches that run up to 60 GHz, twenty times faster than standard caches — optical SRAM stores and outputs data entirely as light, but density challenges remain
Researchers from the University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have demonstrated what they describe as the first regenerative photonic memory latch.
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Boing Boing |
Watch what happens when you pull teeth from this felt doll
I'm obsessed with this interactive felted tooth doll by What's In The Wool. This whimsical little tooth has a mouth full of even tinier teeth, all made of felt. The artist shows what happens when one of the teeth gets pulled out, and it's delightfully creepy. — Read the rest
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TechCrunch |
Flaw in photo booth maker’s website exposes customers’ pictures
Hama Film makes photo booths that upload pictures and videos online. But their back-end systems have a simple flaw that allows anyone to download customer pictures.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Finally, Warhammer 40,000 gets the Total War treatment, and I can at long last build a 40K empire turn by turn
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 gets announced at The Game Awards, and it looks galactically epic.
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Mashable! |
Euphoria Season 3 gets first look in HBO Maxs 2026 trailer
A sizzle reel for HBO and HBO Max's 2026 slate showcases anticipated series like "Euphoria," "Lanterns," and "House of the Dragon."
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Ars Technica |
Senator endorses discredited doctor’s book that claims chemical treats autism, cancer
Safety experts advise those who handle chlorine dioxide to work in well-ventilated spaces, wear gloves.
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Mashable! |
Get festive with a Lego Christmas Table Decoration building set for its lowest price yet
As of Dec. 12, get a Lego Christmas Table Decoration building set for its lowest price yet.
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Digital Trends |
Microsoft makes theming your Windows 11 PC as easy as phones, but not as much fun
Microsoft is reshaping how Windows 11 users personalize their PCs by adding a dedicated Themes department to the Microsoft Store.
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Boing Boing |
Trump "pardons" jailed Colorado Republican, but she was convicted on state charges
Trump's social media account announced that he had "pardoned" Tina Peters, the former clerk of Mesa County, Arizona, jailed there for election fraud. Assuming he has even filed any real paperwork, the problem is simple: the U.S. president cannot pardon state criminals, only federal ones. — Read the rest
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9to5Mac |
How to know when AirPods firmware is updating on your iPhone
Apple just released new firmware for AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2, but the installation process isn’t as straightforward as with other products. Here’s how to know when new AirPods firmware is actively updating on your iPhone.
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Thurrott.com |
Microsoft Teases Next Xbox Developer Direct in January
Microsoft has started teasing its next Xbox Developer Direct in January, which will feature some of the games Microsoft is planning to release in 2026.
The post Microsoft Teases Next Xbox Developer Direct in January appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Ars Technica |
Investors commit quarter-billion dollars to startup designing “Giga” satellites
"If we build these platforms well, we get to ask new questions about what's possible in orbit."
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Boy Genius Report |
Will The iPhone 17 Be Back In Stock For Christmas? Here's What We Know
While iPhone 17 inventory in the U.S. has been largely sporadic or otherwise sold out, holiday inventory is increasing for folks who need one by Christmas.
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Mashable! |
The Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G6 just hit a new record-low price
The world's fastest OLED monitor is $300 off at Amazon. Get it for $697.49, down from $999.99.
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Boy Genius Report |
How To Turn Your Android Phone's Hotspot On Without Opening Your Phone
Newer Android phones have put in an effort to streamlining the hotspot process, meaning there's less noodling in phone settings to get another device connected.
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ReadWrite |
Louisiana gambling watchdog is taking issue with sports prediction markets
Louisiana is the latest state to take issue with prediction markets introducing sportsbooks. In a press release from the Louisiana… Continue reading Louisiana gambling watchdog is taking issue with sports prediction markets
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Pentagon launches new Gemini based AI platform
Both military and civilian personnel are getting access to GenAI.mil.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Vibe Coding: convenience, risk and the future of software development
Vibe coding can open programming to a wider audience, build tech literacy and eliminate repetitive work. But it also comes with significant risks.
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TweakTown News |
Framework DIY laptop cost jumps with 50% price hike on DDR5 RAM
Given that Framework recently criticized Dell over ridiculous pricing for RAM upgrades, this has caused a fair bit of amusement in some circles.Continue reading at TweakTown
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Amazon UK brings back Black Friday prices for this weekend — here are the 27 best deals I'd buy
There are still dozens of top tech deals available at Amazon UK this weekend, so I've rounded up over 25 of the best offers worth buying if you're shopping for a last-minute bargain.
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TweakTown News |
GTA 6 wins the most obvious award at the Game Awards
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 has taken home what could be the most obvious award at the Game Awards 2025, surprisingly absolutely nobody.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Boy Genius Report |
10 Major Internet Providers Ranked From Worst To Best
A strong internet connection is as vital to a household as water or electricity, so we ranked the top providers based on service and satisfaction.
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Mashable! |
Apples AirTag might get improved location tracking soon
A new leak indicates that Apple is launching an improved version of AirTag soon.
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PetaPixel |
MacBook, iPad, and More: A Bunch of Apple Products Are On Sale Right Now
If you’ve been holding off on upgrading your Apple gear, now is a great time to act. B&H has rolled out a series of deals on Macs and iPads that let you save hundreds while picking up Apple’s latest M-series hardware. Whether you need a high-performance laptop, an all-in-one desktop, or a versatile tablet, there’s something for every workflow.
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NYT > Technology |
Harold Hamm, Oklahoma Oil Tycoon, Allies With Trump to Reshape U.S. Energy
Harold Hamm, an Oklahoma oil tycoon, has played a central role in reshaping energy policy by allying himself with President Trump.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, December 13 (game #1419)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Bored with your Windows 11 desktop? Microsoft is offering a free upgrade of handpicked themes from its store
Microsoft wants to make it easy to revamp your Windows 11 desktop by offering free curated themes in its store.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, December 13 (game #650)
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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TechRadar - All the la... |
7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (December 12)
It's another bumper week of new movies – and the odd new TV show release – on the world's leading streamers.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, December 13 (game #916)
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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Russia threatens to block all Google services in a 'soft squeeze' of US tech
Russia is considering a complete ban on Google services, according to a member of the State Duma's IT committee. This comes as part of a wider crackdown on foreign technology.
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ZDNet |
AI is already part of Linux's plumbing - whether developers like it or not
AI is quietly doing some of Linux's dirtiest work, but not everyone is comfortable with it.
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BetaNews |
Financial sector hit hard by breaches but ransomware seeks targets elsewhere
The banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector has been the most targeted in 2025 accounting for 17.8 percent of all incidents (172 incidents out of 966) tracked in Cyble’s latest North American Threat Landscape Report. The report describes a mature leak economy where a small cluster of prolific actors generate many listings, supported by a large ‘long tail’ of smaller sellers -- meaning BFSI data can be sourced by both major brokers and many opportunists. Cyble observed 657 c...
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Digital Trends |
Gemini Nano Banana now turns your selfie into a full-body avatar for online try-ons
Google is rolling out a new virtual try-on feature powered by Nano Banana and Gemini 2.5 Flash image models that can turn a simple selfie into a full-body avatar for trying on clothing.
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TechCrunch |
Zevo wants to add robotaxis to its car-share fleet, starting with newcomer Tensor
As robotaxi adoption continues, wild ideas like personal ownership and renting them out are starting to pop up again.
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Thurrott.com |
First Ring Daily 1886: Open Disney
On this episode of First Ring Daily, Disney goes Open, AI gets characters, and a little snow delay.
The post First Ring Daily 1886: Open Disney appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Why the flash crisis will last much longer this time
The gap between SSD and HDD costs is widening with no sign of stabilization.
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Boing Boing |
Florida school locked down after AI weapon detector mistakes clarinet for gun
An "automated weapons detection system" sent a Florida middle school into lockdown Tuesday after misidentifying a clarinet as a gun. Lawton Chiles Middle School in Oviedo initiated "code red," reports WKMG TV, and the principal blamed the student for "holding a musical instrument as if it were a weapon." — Read the rest
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9to5Mac |
Hit Apple TV thriller from Slow Horses author lands new season
Hit Apple TV thriller Down Cemetery Road just aired its season finale this week, but fans didn’t have to wait long to learn the series’ fate. Apple just confirmed that the show is coming back for season 2. Here are the details.
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MacRumors |
Best Buy Takes $250 Off M4 MacBook Air, Plus Free $25 Gift Card
Best Buy has a few new offers on Apple's M4 MacBook Air this week, including a match of the all-time low price on the notebook, plus a free $25 Best Buy gift card with purchase. You can get the 13-inch 256GB model for $749.00, down from $999.00, as well as discounts on every other 13-inch model.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.When you purchase...
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TweakTown News |
Control Resonant gameplay is very different from Control, developers confirm
Remedy Entertainment unveiled Control Resonant, the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2017 title Control, and it's very different from its predecessor.Continue reading at TweakTown
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The Register |
The CRASH Clock is ticking as satellite congestion in low Earth orbit worsens
It's getting crowded up there
Earth's orbit is starting to look like an LA freeway, with more and more satellites being launched each year. If you're worried about collisions and space debris making the area unusable – and you should be – scientists have proposed a new metric to contribute to your anxiety: the CRASH Clock.…
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The Register |
AI datacenter boom could end badly, Goldman Sachs warns
Bank sketches four scenarios in which monetization falters or demand swamps supply by 2030
Goldman Sachs warns that datacenter investments may fail to pay off if the industry is unable to monetize AI models, but hedges its bets by saying that demand could also overwhelm available capacity by 2030.…
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ReadWrite |
CFTC issues no-action letters to four prediction markets
The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued no-action letters to four different prediction markets. In a public announcement, the… Continue reading CFTC issues no-action letters to four prediction markets
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TechRadar - All the la... |
9 smart home gifts that’ll please tech whizzes and novices alike
Still pondering over your Christmas shopping list? Here are nine smart home gifts to please everyone.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ‘Thank You’ update adds new dungeon, boss battles, and a Photo Mode worthy of The Paintress
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 just got free DLC, and it's precisely what I've been looking for.
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Tom's Hardware |
Intel tests chipmaking tools from sanctioned China-focused tool maker, report claims — move could raise political and national security concerns, firm was backed by CEO Lip-Bu Tan's investment firm
Intel has evaluated wet etch tools from ACM Research for its 14A fabrication process, raising political and national security concerns.
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Notorious Russian cybercriminals return with new ransomware
But encrypted files can easily be decrypted because someone forgot about a hardcoded artifact.
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9to5Mac |
MacBook Air hits its best-ever price under $750 as Mac holiday deals heat up
We’ve been keeping you apprised of all the best Mac deals this holiday season, and we have a beauty of an offer to share today.
Best Buy has the M4 MacBook Air down to its lowest-ever price of $749, matching Black Friday. The kicker here, however, is that you’ll also score a $25 Best Buy gift card with your purchase.
13-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB $749 (Reg. $999) + $25 Best Buy gift card
13-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB $949 (Reg. $1,199) + $25 Best Buy gift card
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AppleInsider News |
Apple's ghost town, new iPads, smart rings, and Snow Leopard on the AppleInsider Podcast
So many people are leaving Apple that it's a wonder it can still function with only 164,000 employees. But it's still bringing out new iPads, while Pebble has a smart ring, and the legend of Snow Leopard is back again on the AppleInsider Podcast.With all the staff going, Apple might as well demolish Apple Park — image credit: Matthew RobertsThe news is that more senior people are leaving Apple, and the context is that most of them are senior in another sense — they tend to be people who are...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Don't get ripped off — here's how to build a blazing fast 8TB Thunderbolt 5 SSD for cheap
This Thunderbolt 5 enclosure and 8TB SSD combo delivers extreme speeds while saving hundreds of dollars compared to pricey portable drives.
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Neowin |
Microsoft has updated Media Creation Tool for Windows 11 USB installations
Microsoft has made an update related to the Media Creation Tool, its official utility for downloading and installing Windows.
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Digital Trends |
ChatGPT gets major update (GPT-5.2) as OpenAI battles Google in AI arms race
Launched amid fierce competition from Google's new agent, this update aims to make AI more useful, reliable, and impactful for everyday users, developers, and enterprises alike.
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BetaNews |
Over a third of US adults now use AI every day
ChatGPT burst onto the scene just three years ago, but a new survey reveals that 34 percent of US adults now use AI platforms daily, and nearly half say they’re using them more than they were a year ago. The survey, of over 1,000 from US adults, from Tinuiti shows that Gen Z and millennials are leading the AI charge. 67 percent of both groups use AI at least weekly. Platforms like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Character AI, and Sora are carving out generational niches. When it comes to how use has c...
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PetaPixel |
Photos Captures the Raw Intensity of American Motorcycling Culture
Some obsessions never let you go. For Jack Lueders-Booth, it began when he was nine years old and saw his first motorcycle and fell in love.
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Tom's Hardware |
This $549 Acer gaming laptop is simply unbeatable value with Nvidia RTX 5050 GPU and 16GB RAM — rival model also on sale for $50 more, featuring AMD Ryzen CPU and 1200p display
There's a huge discount on two Acer Nitro V gaming laptops right now with one of Nvidia's latest GeForce RTX GPUs, starting from an impossible-to-beat $549.
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AppleInsider News |
Inside FileMaker Pro -- the massive hit few realize is Apple's
FileMaker Pro is the biggest Windows app that Apple makes, it and its Mac version are a crucial part of businesses large and small — and it was nearly owned by Microsoft. Here's the story of the huge Apple hit you might never have used.FIleMaker Pro — a home and a livelihood for so many peopleIt's also possible that you've used FileMaker Pro without actually realising it. Not because you didn't look up to see the app's name in the menubar, but because it is a tool for making other tools.File...
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TechCrunch |
Reddit argues it isn’t like other social platforms in case against Australia’s social media ban
Reddit, one of the world's largest social platforms, is arguing that it doesn't meet the definition of "social media platforms" as it seeks to overturn Australia's law banning children under 16 years of age from social media.
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Mashable! |
Mads Mikkelsen and Bryan Fuller reveal the road from Hannibal to Dust Bunny
Cannibal horror to a kid-friendly monster movie — with Mads Mikkelsen as a hitman! "Dust Bunny" is now in theaters. Plus, a "Pushing Daisies" Season 3 update!
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TechCrunch |
Netflix is showing Hollywood what happens when a startup grows up
A baby was born in a Waymo this week, and it wasn’t even the first one. What started as a novelty story quickly became a reminder of how autonomous vehicles have quietly become part of everyday life, complete with all the messiness that entails. The real coming-of-age story this week, however, wasn’t happening in San Francisco’s robotaxis. It was playing out in […]
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AppleInsider News |
Switzerland opens antitrust probe over iPhone NFC access
Swiss regulators are examining what conditions Apple puts on third-party firms before it allows them to use the same NFC technology that enables Apple Pay.NFC payments are to be investigated by Switzerland's competition regulatorIn June 2024, the European Union forced Apple to open up its NFC payment processes to rivals. Apple then granted the same access to companies in a range of regions including the US, Canada, and Japan in August 2024.Now Switzerland's Competition Commission (COMCO) has ann...
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BetaNews |
Most companies aren't measuring AI's environmental impact, new report shows
Companies are adopting AI quickly, but most still overlook the energy impact of the systems they use daily. New research suggests this gap is now large enough to affect electricity use in offices, data rooms and commercial buildings. Energy specialists say the problem could be turned into an opportunity -- if firms pay attention to how their AI tools work in practice. The Thomson Reuters Foundation has published early findings from its AI Company Data Initiative, known as AICDI. The new study ex...
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The Register |
Microsoft promises more bug payouts, with or without a bounty program
Critical vulnerabilities found in third-party applications eligible for award under 'in scope by default' move
Microsoft is overhauling its bug bounty program to reward exploit hunters for finding vulnerabilities across all its products and services, even those without established bounty schemes.…
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ReadWrite |
California woman Lanette Bashore jailed 30 months for decades-long fraud funding gambling habit
A California woman named Lanette Bashore has been sentenced to 30 months in jail and ordered to pay more than… Continue reading California woman Lanette Bashore jailed 30 months for decades-long fraud funding gambling habit
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9to5Mac |
Apple facing regulatory scrutiny in Switzerland over iPhone NFC chip
Apple is facing antitrust scrutiny in Switzerland over access to the NFC chip inside iPhone. The Swiss Competition Commission announced this week that they are “investigating whether Apple’s terms and conditions for granting access could raise competition law concerns.”
“Among other things, it seeks to clarify whether other providers of mobile payment apps can effectively compete with Apple Pay for contactless payments with iOS devices in shops,” the commission says.
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The Register |
Uncle Sam sues ex-Accenture manager over Army cloud security claims
Justice Department alleges federal auditors were misled over compliance with FedRAMP and DoD requirements
The US is suing a former senior manager at Accenture for allegedly misleading the government about the security of an Army cloud platform.…
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Techdirt |
Politico’s Union Journalists Win Key Ruling In Battle Against Lazy, Undercooked AI
The rushed integration of half-cooked automation into the already broken U.S. journalism industry simply isn’t going very well. There have been just countless examples where affluent media owners rushed to embrace automation and LLMs (usually to cut corners and undermine labor) with disastrous impact, resulting in lots of plagiarism, completely false headlines, and a giant, completely avoidable mess. Earlier this year, we […]
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BetaNews |
Huawei's new Mate X7 foldable phone has a slimmer build, upgraded cameras and an improved hinge
Huawei has taken the wraps off its Mate X7 foldable phone at a new "Unfold the Moment" event in Dubai. The new device features a slimmer profile and a hinge system designed for repeated daily use. The Mate X7 comes in a nano fiber woven-style Brocade White finish, with vegan leather versions in Nebula Red and Black also available. Huawei has made a number of improvements to its camera system, including the addition of new Ultra Lighting HDR Camera, an Ultra-Wide Camera and a Telephoto Macro Came...
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The Register |
Here we go again: Microsoft in UK court over cloud licensing
Competition Appeal Tribunal to decide if multibillion-pound overcharging case can go to trial
Stop us if you've heard this one before. Microsoft is in court regarding allegedly sharp software licensing practices.…
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Tom's Hardware |
China mulls $70 billion domestic chip fabrication injection, would be largest of any government semiconductor investment — Huawei and Cambricon among candidates in push to compete with Nvidia, other U.S. firms
China is considering investing up to an additional $70 billion in its domestic chip manufacturers in an effort to better compete with US firms like Nvidia. Although exact figures and investment strategies have yet to be decided, this move would be in line with China's "whole nation" approach to tackling its chip shortages.
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