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Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden Review: Rewarding but Risky

Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden Review: Rewarding but Risky

We tested this unique indoor gardening solution that utilizes NASA technology, but air quality data raised concerns.

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2025-06-27T05:46:47Z

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After Slashing Thousands of Jobs, Trump’s FDA Wants to Use AI to Rapidly Approve New Drugs

After Slashing Thousands of Jobs, Trump’s FDA Wants to Use AI to Rapidly Approve New Drugs

Will more technology make America healthier?

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2025-06-11T14:55:58Z

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“AI YOUR LIFE”, Anywhere: Hisense Transforms Stadium Excitement into Home Immersion

“AI YOUR LIFE”, Anywhere: Hisense Transforms Stadium Excitement into Home Immersion

Hisense technology elevates the experience and emotion of sport, even when you're not at the game.

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2025-07-08T07:00:42Z

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Physicists Solve a 50-Year Mystery About a Critically Important Molecule

Physicists Solve a 50-Year Mystery About a Critically Important Molecule

The discovery itself is simple and fundamental, but the applications stretch far and wide into astrophysics and quantum technology, the researchers say

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2025-07-02T16:20:54Z

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How 3D-printed guns are spreading online

How 3D-printed guns are spreading online

The technology to build your own lethal weapon is promoted on social media

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2025-06-19T00:17:34Z

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HP reveals $24,999 hardware created just for Google Beam

HP reveals $24,999 hardware created just for Google Beam

HP has become the first company to preview hardware built with Google Beam, the 3D video communication technology formerly known as Project Starline. It’s launching the HP Dimension, a device that features a 65-inch light field display with six high-speed cam…

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2025-06-10T21:45:48Z

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Laptop Mag is shutting down

Laptop Mag is shutting down

Laptop Mag is shutting down after nearly 35 years of providing consumers with in-depth information about laptops and other technology. In a staff meeting seen by The Verge, Faisal Alani, the global brand director at Laptop Mag owner Future PLC, said, “After c…

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2025-07-01T17:43:47Z

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Google bets on fusion power as its greenhouse gas emissions grow

Google bets on fusion power as its greenhouse gas emissions grow

Google has agreed to purchase electricity from a forthcoming nuclear fusion power plant, the so-called holy grail of clean energy that scientists have been chasing for more than half a century.  While the fusion industry reached a significant milestone a few …

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2025-06-30T13:00:40Z

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We confirmed Nintendo’s Switch 2 TV dock supports VRR — so why doesn’t it work with Switch 2?

We confirmed Nintendo’s Switch 2 TV dock supports VRR — so why doesn’t it work with Switch 2?

You want your games to play the smoothest they possibly can - but sometimes, screen technology gets in the way. That's why some of the latest TVs and handhelds feature variable refresh rate (VRR) screens that can compensate when your graphics can't deliver a …

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2025-07-03T22:55:17Z

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E Ink is turning the laptop touchpad into an e-reader for AI apps

E Ink is turning the laptop touchpad into an e-reader for AI apps

E Ink has developed a new touchpad for laptops featuring the same electronic paper technology found in e-readers. It’s not the first company to look at the ever-growing size of laptop touchpads and see the potential of additional functionality, but instead of…

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2025-07-03T17:37:33Z

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Futureproof

Futureproof

AI tools are flooding the culture ecosystem — and no corner of the arts space is immune. In this series, we’re looking at the ways artists are embracing AI, pushing back on it, or trying their best to find an equilibrium with a new technology that’s both swee…

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2025-06-18T16:15:59Z

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Point replayed in Fritz match after line call 'malfunction'

Point replayed in Fritz match after line call 'malfunction'

There was more controversy around the electronic line call system during Tuesday's quarter-final action as a point in Taylor Fritz's match with Karen Khachanov had to be replayed because of a "malfunction" with the technology.

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2025-07-08T14:49:26Z

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Airplane Wi-Fi Is Now … Good?

Airplane Wi-Fi Is Now … Good?

For years, in-flight internet has been fine for email, not great for Zoom meetings. That’s all changing fast.

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2025-07-02T13:00:00Z

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Max will show autoplaying video previews picked by AI

Max will show autoplaying video previews picked by AI

Max — soon to be called HBO Max again — is rolling out an update that automatically plays video previews when you hover over shows and movies. The video previews are launching to users in the US now, but Max is still working on an “AI-assisted” tool to pick t…

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2025-06-17T16:18:02Z

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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 222 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 222 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the S…

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2025-07-01T23:06:09Z

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OpenAI awarded $200 million US defense contract

OpenAI awarded $200 million US defense contract

OpenAI is officially on the Pentagon’s payroll. The Department of Defence announced a $200 million contract with OpenAI to provide the US government with new artificial intelligence tools, including those used for proactive cyber defense. In a post outlining …

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2025-06-17T09:35:46Z

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Tennis Players Criticize AI Technology Used By Wimbledon

Tennis Players Criticize AI Technology Used By Wimbledon

Wimbledon's use of AI-powered electronic line-calling has sparked backlash from players who say the system made several incorrect calls, affecting match outcomes and creating accessibility issues. "This is the first year the prestigious tennis tournament, whi…

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2025-07-08T02:10:00Z

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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 221 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 221 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the S…

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2025-06-11T22:30:48Z

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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 223 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 223 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the S…

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2025-07-09T22:35:57Z

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PCIe 7.0 is coming, but not soon, and not for you

PCIe 7.0 is coming, but not soon, and not for you

The PCIe 7.0 specification has now been released, while many of us are still waiting for PCIe 6.0 to materialize in consumer products. The PCI Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG) announced on Wednesday that PCIe 7.0 is now available to members of its organizatio…

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2025-06-13T09:22:06Z

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Runway is going to let people generate video games with AI

Runway is going to let people generate video games with AI

So far, Runway is known for bringing generative AI to Hollywood. Now, the $3 billion startup is setting its sights on the gaming industry. This week, I was granted access to a new interactive gaming experience that Runway plans to make available to everyone a…

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2025-06-27T19:50:34Z

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Tesla's Robotaxi Service Hits the Road in Texas

Tesla's Robotaxi Service Hits the Road in Texas

The company debuted its autonomous ride-hailing service Sunday. The limited program is invite-only and uses around 20 cars—signs that Tesla has a long way to go to catch up to its robotaxi rivals.

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2025-06-22T19:41:03Z

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KEF Xio Review: So Good, So Expensive

KEF Xio Review: So Good, So Expensive

It's one of the priciest soundbars you can buy, but for those that need the simplicity of an all-in-one design, it's also one of the best.

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2025-07-08T08:00:00Z

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Amazon Needs to Clear Dyson V15 Stock Fast, Now at a New Record Low for Prime Day

Amazon Needs to Clear Dyson V15 Stock Fast, Now at a New Record Low for Prime Day

This is sure to be Dyson’s absolute best-seller on Amazon during Prime Day.

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2025-07-07T23:10:50Z

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Waymo’s robotaxis are coming back to New York City

Waymo’s robotaxis are coming back to New York City

Waymo announced today that it intends to launch a fully autonomous robotaxi service in New York City — but first it needs to change state law to permit its vehicles to operate with safety drivers behind the wheel. The Alphabet-owned company said it has applie…

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2025-06-18T16:00:08Z

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I'm a psychologist, and people who have anxiety over AI tell me they're losing their sense of self-worth

I'm a psychologist, and people who have anxiety over AI tell me they're losing their sense of self-worth

Psychologist Elaine Ryan advises people not to avoid the technology, but to embrace it and reclaim their self-worth.

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2025-06-19T09:11:02Z

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Disney laid off staff as it rebalances product, tech resources

Disney laid off staff as it rebalances product, tech resources

The reduction fell under Adam Smith, product and technology chief, and amounted to under 2% of the group.

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2025-06-24T23:30:02Z

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Anker 1800W Power Station With 11 Ports Is Selling For Peanuts, Amazon Clears Out Stock Before Summer

Anker 1800W Power Station With 11 Ports Is Selling For Peanuts, Amazon Clears Out Stock Before Summer

No matter if it's home backup in the event of power outages or camping trips outside the Solix C1000 delivers the right mix of power, mobility, and environmental responsibility.

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2025-06-14T15:29:47Z

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Citi's 'accelerating' its AI strategy with new leaders. Here's how they're readying the firm for a new future.

Citi's 'accelerating' its AI strategy with new leaders. Here's how they're readying the firm for a new future.

Citi is consolidating its AI strategy behind three key leaders. They're also eying a push into the next generation of the technology.

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2025-06-18T16:42:59Z

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Military Launches Website to Find Big Tech’s ‘Army Strong’ Employees

Military Launches Website to Find Big Tech’s ‘Army Strong’ Employees

Silicon Valley heads to West Point.

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2025-06-26T20:15:30Z

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I've repaired medical equipment for over 30 years. My son is in the field now, and I think it's one of the most promising careers.

I've repaired medical equipment for over 30 years. My son is in the field now, and I think it's one of the most promising careers.

Bryant K. Hawkins Sr. found a rewarding career in healthcare technology management. He's helping others consider jobs in biomedical equipment repair.

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2025-06-11T19:33:32Z

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Sam Altman says his own kids will 'never be smarter than AI'

Sam Altman says his own kids will 'never be smarter than AI'

In the first episode of the OpenAI Podcast, CEO and cofounder Sam Altman spoke about the impact of new AI technology on his son's life.

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2025-06-18T21:07:37Z

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CEOs are trying to warn you: Use AI or else

CEOs are trying to warn you: Use AI or else

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warned that AI could eliminate some desk jobs. It's the latest call from CEOs for workers to embrace the technology.

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2025-06-18T23:02:20Z

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ICE Rolls Facial Recognition Tools Out to Officers' Phones

ICE Rolls Facial Recognition Tools Out to Officers' Phones

Plus: US feds charge alleged masterminds behind infamous forum, Scattered Spider targets airlines, and hackers open a valve at a Norwegian dam.

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2025-06-28T10:30:00Z

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Texas Lawmakers Want More Control of the Tesla Robotaxis on Their Roads

Texas Lawmakers Want More Control of the Tesla Robotaxis on Their Roads

WIRED spoke to Texas State Senator Sarah Eckhardt, who represents part of the area in Austin served by Tesla’s new and limited robotaxi service.

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2025-06-26T11:30:00Z

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This Chatbot Tool Pays Users $50 a Month for Their Feedback on AI Models

This Chatbot Tool Pays Users $50 a Month for Their Feedback on AI Models

On Yupp, chatbot users earn cash by saying which of two prompts they prefer—info that has great value to the AI companies running the models

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2025-06-13T11:00:00Z

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OpenAI’s Unreleased AGI Paper Could Complicate Microsoft Negotiations

OpenAI’s Unreleased AGI Paper Could Complicate Microsoft Negotiations

The partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft in many ways hinges on the definition of artificial general intelligence, creating a tension that has spilled over into OpenAI research that has not been made public.

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2025-06-27T19:35:29Z

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Controversial project to create artificial human DNA begins

Controversial project to create artificial human DNA begins

Scientists start a controversial project to create the building blocks of human life, in what is thought to be a world first.

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2025-06-26T00:09:45Z

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Applebee’s and IHOP have plans for AI

Applebee’s and IHOP have plans for AI

Applebee’s and IHOP plan to launch an AI-powered “personalization engine” that could help its restaurants provide recommendations and customized deals, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The personalization engine would use a customer’s past …

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2025-06-20T17:21:52Z

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Tesla’s robotaxis are operating in a regulatory vacuum

Tesla’s robotaxis are operating in a regulatory vacuum

This week, Tesla launched its long-promised robotaxi service in Austin, and almost immediately its vehicles were caught fucking up. In a YouTube video, a Tesla robotaxi briefly drives on the wrong side of the road. Another video shared by Ed Niedermeyer, the …

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2025-06-24T17:12:21Z

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AI Is Dehumanization Technology

AI Is Dehumanization Technology

A call to reject the deployment and use of AI systems in Canada's public sector.

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2025-06-26T19:41:35Z

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Scientists Launch Wild New Project to Build a Human Genome From Scratch

Scientists Launch Wild New Project to Build a Human Genome From Scratch

The medical charity behind the controversial new plan says the benefits outweigh the risks.

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2025-06-29T14:00:04Z

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Bernie Sanders Says If AI Makes Us So Productive, We Should Get a 4-Day Work Week

Bernie Sanders Says If AI Makes Us So Productive, We Should Get a 4-Day Work Week

Senator Bernie Sanders called for a four-day work week during a recent interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, arguing that AI productivity gains should benefit workers rather than just technology companies and corporate executives. Sanders proposed reducing the …

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2025-06-25T19:30:00Z

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Big Accounting Firms Fail To Track AI Impact on Audit Quality, Says Regulator

Big Accounting Firms Fail To Track AI Impact on Audit Quality, Says Regulator

The six largest UK accounting firms do not formally monitor how automated tools and AI impact the quality of their audits, the regulator has found, even as the technology becomes embedded across the sector. From a report: The Financial Reporting Council on Th…

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2025-06-27T04:30:00Z

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A recent high-profile case of AI hallucination serves as a stark warning

A recent high-profile case of AI hallucination serves as a stark warning

MyPillow creator Mike Lindell's lawyers were fined thousands for submitting a legal filing riddled with AI-generated mistakes. It highlights a dilemma of balancing technology and using it responsibly.

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2025-07-10T17:49:00Z

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Experimental Propulsion Tech Could Reach Mysterious Planet Beyond Pluto in 10 Years

Experimental Propulsion Tech Could Reach Mysterious Planet Beyond Pluto in 10 Years

Sedna will make its closest approach to the Sun in 2076, giving us a rare opportunity to visit the planetoid before it drifts off for thousands of years.

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2025-07-01T20:21:13Z

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This 150W USB-C/A Wall Charger Is 41% Off, No Need to Wait for Prime Day

This 150W USB-C/A Wall Charger Is 41% Off, No Need to Wait for Prime Day

This charger block lets you charge three devices at the same time and is now at a record low price.

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2025-06-13T11:40:14Z

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Amazon Slashes Anker Solix C1000 Prices by 45%, Now the Cheapest 1800W Portable Power for Prime Day

Amazon Slashes Anker Solix C1000 Prices by 45%, Now the Cheapest 1800W Portable Power for Prime Day

You can’t truly appreciate how useful it is in everyday life until you’ve experienced it yourself.

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2025-07-09T17:05:41Z

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Google Is Going Nuts, the New Pixel 9 Is at a Record Low Price Near Entry-Level Models

Google Is Going Nuts, the New Pixel 9 Is at a Record Low Price Near Entry-Level Models

Looking for a flagship performance at a lower price point?

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2025-06-11T12:25:27Z

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These AirPods-Style Earbuds Are Nearly Free, Amazon Slashes Prices by 86% Just Before Prime Day

These AirPods-Style Earbuds Are Nearly Free, Amazon Slashes Prices by 86% Just Before Prime Day

With a 4.7 out of 5 rating, these earbuds offer exceptional value at this price.

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2025-06-13T11:25:56Z

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This Air Purifier Has a Perfect 5/5 Rating from 10,000 Reviews, but Amazon Clears Out Stock at an All-Time Low

This Air Purifier Has a Perfect 5/5 Rating from 10,000 Reviews, but Amazon Clears Out Stock at an All-Time Low

If you want to breathe healthier and cleaner air at home, this is a smart choice.

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2025-06-16T20:55:28Z

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Prime Day Has Started Early, This 15-Inch Portable Monitor Is Now 50% Off to a Record Low

Prime Day Has Started Early, This 15-Inch Portable Monitor Is Now 50% Off to a Record Low

This is the most popular portable monitor on Amazon, especially now that it’s nearly 50% off.

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2025-06-11T11:25:44Z

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This 10,000mAh Power Bank Costs Only $16, Scores 4.6/5 from 78,000 Amazon Reviews

This 10,000mAh Power Bank Costs Only $16, Scores 4.6/5 from 78,000 Amazon Reviews

This power bank is so slim you can slip it into your pocket and barely notice it’s there.

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2025-06-24T15:44:41Z

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Dyson V15, V11, V8: Amazon Clears Vacuum Stock Before Prime Day at Lowest Prices

Dyson V15, V11, V8: Amazon Clears Vacuum Stock Before Prime Day at Lowest Prices

These Dyson vacuums range across various needs and budgets.

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2025-06-23T17:40:49Z

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Pixar is heading back to Italy for its next big film

Pixar is heading back to Italy for its next big film

Though Disney and Pixar are about to start getting everyone hyped for Toy Story 5, the studios are already working hard on another feature. While Disney and Pixar opened their Annecy presentation with more details about their next movie, Elio, and gave update…

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2025-06-13T14:47:35Z

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PlayStation’s concert series is coming to the US

PlayStation’s concert series is coming to the US

Sony is bringing its PlayStation concerts to the US this fall, where you can hear live performances of tracks from franchises like God of War, The Last of Us, Ghost of Tsushima, and Horizon. Ticket pre-sales for PlayStation: The Concert begin on Wednesday, an…

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2025-06-17T19:50:58Z

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Nomad’s minimalist MagSafe wallet has a tracking card built in

Nomad’s minimalist MagSafe wallet has a tracking card built in

Nomad already sells a line of leather wallets that can be bundled with the company’s Apple-compatible Tracking Card, allowing them to be located if misplaced. The company’s new Leather Mag Wallet is its first to instead feature the tracker’s electronics built…

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2025-06-23T17:04:52Z

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Cyclist gets 3D printed face after bike accident

Cyclist gets 3D printed face after bike accident

The Bristol 3D Medical Centre covers the whole of the South West and can scan and print in the same place.

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2025-06-17T05:05:20Z

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NHS plans to DNA test all babies to assess disease risk

NHS plans to DNA test all babies to assess disease risk

Scheme is part of the government's 10-year plan for the NHS in England aimed at easing pressure on services.

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2025-06-21T04:52:33Z

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Apple Weighs Using Anthropic or OpenAI To Power Siri in Major Reversal

Apple Weighs Using Anthropic or OpenAI To Power Siri in Major Reversal

Apple is considering using AI technology from Anthropic or OpenAI to power a new version of Siri, according to Bloomberg, sidelining its own in-house models in a potentially blockbuster move aimed at turning around its flailing AI effort. From the report: The…

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2025-06-30T20:00:00Z

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Orange cars

Orange cars

In a given neighborhood, just about all the cars are the same. There are few that are pink, orange or purple, for example. There’s nothing inherently wrong with those frequencies of light. Nothing that modern paint technology can’t deliver, nothing that offen…

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2025-06-16T09:03:00Z

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Trump’s protest threats raise surveillance alarms around his military parade

Trump’s protest threats raise surveillance alarms around his military parade

President Donald Trump's warning that protesters of Saturday's US military parade in Washington, DC, will be met with "very heavy force" threatens to chill speech and underscores the need for protesters to take precautions around digital surveillance, privacy…

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2025-06-12T21:50:24Z

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California is trying to regulate its AI giants — again

California is trying to regulate its AI giants — again

Last September, all eyes were on Senate Bill 1047 as it made its way to California Governor Gavin Newsom's desk - and died there as he vetoed the buzzy piece of legislation. SB 1047 would have required makers of all large AI models, particularly those that co…

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2025-06-17T16:10:41Z

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Why Boosting U.S. Manufacturing Hinges More on Training and Technology Than Tariffs

Why Boosting U.S. Manufacturing Hinges More on Training and Technology Than Tariffs

Although onshoring has its positives, after decades of predominantly offshoring, it is not a simple task to bring factories back stateside.

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2025-06-30T11:00:00Z

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The End of the Stock Market As We Know It

The End of the Stock Market As We Know It

Startups and Wall Street giants alike are racing to turn stocks, bonds, and real estate into crypto-like tokens. We asked an expert to break down what that means for your money.

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2025-07-07T21:38:31Z

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Truth Social Crashes as Trump Live-Posts Bombing Iran

Truth Social Crashes as Trump Live-Posts Bombing Iran

The social network started experiencing global outages within minutes of Donald Trump posting details of a US military strike on Iran.

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2025-06-22T01:10:32Z

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HOLY SMOKES! A new, 200% faster DeepSeek R1-0528 variant appears from German lab TNG Technology Consulting GmbH

HOLY SMOKES! A new, 200% faster DeepSeek R1-0528 variant appears from German lab TNG Technology Consulting GmbH

This gain is made possible by TNG’s Assembly-of-Experts (AoE) method — a technique for building LLMs by selectively merging the weight tensors

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2025-07-03T13:32:44Z

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Huawei makes bold claim with 3,000 km-range electric car battery

Huawei makes bold claim with 3,000 km-range electric car battery

Chinese technology giant Huawei is best known for its mobile phones and 5G equipment - and for being the subject of scrutiny by some Western governments over...

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2025-07-03T15:18:59Z

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Anti-Israel slogan spray-painted on MIT building, vandalism under investigation, school says

Anti-Israel slogan spray-painted on MIT building, vandalism under investigation, school says

Campus police at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are working with local and federal law enforcement to identify the vandals who defaced a school...

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2025-07-08T18:57:10Z

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Apple Owes Spanish Company Over $110 Million for Violating Wireless Patents

Apple Owes Spanish Company Over $110 Million for Violating Wireless Patents

Apple has to pay $110.7 million for infringing on wireless patents owned by Spanish company TOT Power Control, reports Reuters. A jury found that transceivers used in Apple devices rely on 3G wireless technology owned by TOT. TOT was formed by engineer A…

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2025-07-01T20:09:00Z

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This TP-Link Smart WiFi Router Is 50% Off, Here’s How to Unlock the Ultimate Discount on Amazon

This TP-Link Smart WiFi Router Is 50% Off, Here’s How to Unlock the Ultimate Discount on Amazon

Get yourself a router and never deal with Wi-Fi problems at home again.

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2025-06-18T17:53:06Z

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Thanks to Prime Day, Anker Solix 1800W Power Station with 11 Ports Hits a New All-Time Low

Thanks to Prime Day, Anker Solix 1800W Power Station with 11 Ports Hits a New All-Time Low

Amazon is slashing prices on a top summer favorite for camping and outdoor nights.

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2025-07-07T14:10:38Z

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If Fitness Is Your Thing, These SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 Are Now at Their Best Price Ever

If Fitness Is Your Thing, These SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 Are Now at Their Best Price Ever

This headset is the hottest trend in gyms everywhere right now.

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2025-07-09T15:05:15Z

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Apple Didn’t Approve, but Amazon Clears Out AirPods Pro 2 at a Record Low for Prime Day

Apple Didn’t Approve, but Amazon Clears Out AirPods Pro 2 at a Record Low for Prime Day

They officially cost as little as budget earbuds.

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2025-07-09T13:41:07Z

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Honda Unexpectedly Enters the Space Race With First Successful Rocket Launch

Honda Unexpectedly Enters the Space Race With First Successful Rocket Launch

The surprise announcement marks a significant milestone toward the Japanese car manufacturer's goal of achieving suborbital spaceflight by 2029.

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2025-06-17T19:01:07Z

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Researchers Pit Stone Age Seafaring Skills Against One of Earth’s Fiercest Currents

Researchers Pit Stone Age Seafaring Skills Against One of Earth’s Fiercest Currents

In a new study, researchers reenacted how people in Taiwan might have reached the Ryukyu Islands tens of thousands of years ago.

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2025-06-25T18:00:27Z

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Lost in Space: A ‘Game-Changing’ Emissions Satellite Just Went Dark

Lost in Space: A ‘Game-Changing’ Emissions Satellite Just Went Dark

The $88 million satellite suddenly went silent just one year into its five-year mission.

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2025-07-03T20:30:03Z

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Salesforce CEO Claims Half of the Company’s Work Is Now Done by AI

Salesforce CEO Claims Half of the Company’s Work Is Now Done by AI

So if you've noticed a decline in quality, there's an explanation.

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2025-06-26T17:30:46Z

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Joby delivers first aircraft to Dubai as air taxi service nears launch

Joby delivers first aircraft to Dubai as air taxi service nears launch

Joby Aviation is getting ready to take flight. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) company has delivered its first production aircraft to Dubai, where it plans to launch a commercial air taxi service in early 2026. Joby, which has successfully c…

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2025-06-29T12:23:14Z

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More than a million people now have Alexa Plus

More than a million people now have Alexa Plus

While a smarter Siri may have been a no-show at WWDC, Alexa Plus, the generative AI-powered overhaul of Amazon’s voice assistant, is finally appearing in the wild. No one at The Verge has access yet, but Amazon spokesperson Eric Sveum tells me over a million …

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2025-06-10T21:15:39Z

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USDOT wants more self-driving cars without pedals or steering wheels

USDOT wants more self-driving cars without pedals or steering wheels

The US Department of Transportation wants to make it easier for automakers and tech companies to deploy self-driving cars without traditional controls like steering wheels and pedals. In a letter sent to stakeholders, the department said it would streamline r…

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2025-06-13T14:44:56Z

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Google’s carbon emissions just went up again

Google’s carbon emissions just went up again

Google’s carbon emissions jumped yet again as the company continues to push ahead in AI. The company’s 2025 sustainability report emphasizes that its “ambition-based emissions” grew 11 percent last year to reach 11.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide poll…

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2025-06-27T19:08:04Z

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What Meta and Anthropic really won in court

What Meta and Anthropic really won in court

A lot of the future of AI will be settled in court. From publishers to authors to artists to Hollywood conglomerates, the creative industry is picking a big copyright fight over the vast quantities of data used to train AI models - and the ultimate output of …

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2025-06-27T12:53:07Z

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The Prime Day sale on TCL’s 85-inch TV is one of the best deals out there

The Prime Day sale on TCL’s 85-inch TV is one of the best deals out there

Prime Day 2025 is the best time this year to get a big-screen TV. Sure, there are deals in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl, but those are generally on the previous year’s TV because most new models haven’t been released yet. Prime Day, however, comes a…

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2025-07-08T23:14:36Z

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Tesla says it delivered its first car autonomously from factory to customer

Tesla says it delivered its first car autonomously from factory to customer

This might be a bigger deal than the robotaxis. Tesla said it completed its first fully autonomous vehicle delivery from factory to customer. A video posted on X shows the vehicle — a Tesla Model Y — leaving the company’s Austin Gigafactory, driving on the hi…

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2025-06-28T13:51:44Z

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YouTube ‘clarifies’ its plan to demonetize spammy AI slop

YouTube ‘clarifies’ its plan to demonetize spammy AI slop

YouTube is trying to soothe concerns about an incoming update to its monetization policies following backlash from online creators. An announcement that YouTube would be updating restrictions around “inauthentic” content under the YouTube Partner Program guid…

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2025-07-10T10:42:25Z

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You can own a functional version of Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog sculptures for $750

You can own a functional version of Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog sculptures for $750

Jeff Koons, best known for his Balloon Dog sculptures that have sold for as much as $58 million, has collaborated with Lexon Design and The Broad museum in Los Angeles to make his iconic artworks more functional and accessible.  Available for preorder through…

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2025-06-11T17:24:25Z

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Lorde’s new CD is so transparent that stereos can’t even read it

Lorde’s new CD is so transparent that stereos can’t even read it

Lorde fans are clearly struggling to play the CD version of her new album. Customers who purchased the special edition of Virgin released on a transparent plastic disc are reporting on Reddit and TikTok that it many CD players, car stereos, and other sound sy…

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2025-07-02T16:47:57Z

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Honda successfully launched and landed its own reusable rocket

Honda successfully launched and landed its own reusable rocket

Honda successfully conducted a “launch and landing test of an experimental reusable rocket” developed by its research and development subsidiary, the company announced this week. It was the first time Honda landed a rocket after it reached an altitude of 890 …

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2025-06-18T14:48:26Z

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Converting an E-Paper Photo Frame into Weather Map

Converting an E-Paper Photo Frame into Weather Map

Here’s a great hack sent in to us from [Simon]. He uses an e-paper photo frame as a weather map! By now you are probably aware of e-paper technology, which is very low power tech for displayi…

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2025-06-21T20:00:59Z

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A Crypto Miner Takes the Straight and Narrow

A Crypto Miner Takes the Straight and Narrow

As it stands, cryptocurrency largely seems to be a fad of the previous decade, at least as far as technology goes. During that time, many PC users couldn’t get reasonably priced graphics card…

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2025-07-01T23:00:21Z

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A Wood Chipper from First Principles

A Wood Chipper from First Principles

For whatever reason, certain pieces of technology can have a difficult time interacting with the physical world. Anyone who has ever used a printer or copier can attest to this, as can anyone whose…

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2025-06-28T08:00:00Z

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I Gotta Print More Cowbell

I Gotta Print More Cowbell

Since the earliest days of affordable, home 3D printers, the technology behind them has been continuously improving. From lowering costs, improving print quality, increasing size and detail, and diversifying the …read more

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2025-07-03T15:30:56Z

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Generatively-Designed Aerospike Test Fired

Generatively-Designed Aerospike Test Fired

The aerospike engine holds great promise for spaceflight, but for various reasons, has remained slightly out of reach for decades. But thanks to Leap 71, the technology has moved one step closer to…

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2025-07-10T08:00:59Z

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Apple Pauses Work on Foldable iPad

Apple Pauses Work on Foldable iPad

Apple is well into development on the foldable iPhone, but it has decided to pause work on a larger-screened foldable iPad, reports Digitimes. There have been multiple rumors about Apple's work on some kind of notebook-sized foldable device. Some have re…

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2025-07-02T18:45:01Z

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Starbucks To Roll Out Microsoft Azure OpenAI Assistant For Baristas

Starbucks To Roll Out Microsoft Azure OpenAI Assistant For Baristas

Starbucks is piloting a generative AI assistant called "Green Dot Assist" to streamline barista tasks and improve service speed, with plans for a broader rollout in fiscal 2026. The assistant is built on Microsoft Azure's OpenAI platform. CNBC reports: Instea…

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2025-06-10T22:20:00Z

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Social Media Ban Moves Closer in Australia After Tech Trial

Social Media Ban Moves Closer in Australia After Tech Trial

Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s moved closer to implementation after a key trial found that checking a user's age is technologically possible and can be integrated into existing services. From a report: The conclusions are a blow to Fac…

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2025-06-20T02:30:00Z

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Forbidden secrets of ancient X11 scaling technology revealed

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2025-06-24T18:58:32Z

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Ancestra actually says a lot about the current state of AI-generated videos

Ancestra actually says a lot about the current state of AI-generated videos

After watching writer / director Eliza McNitt's new short film Ancestra, I can see why a number of Hollywood studios are interested in generative AI. A number of the shots were made and refined solely with prompts, in collaboration with Google's DeepMind team…

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2025-06-18T19:21:29Z

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Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg Says the Technology They’re Developing Will ‘See What You See and Hear What You Hear’

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2025-06-23T18:21:39Z

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