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OnePlus and realme have reportedly merged, and that doesn’t sound like good news for either

OnePlus and realme may be merging their operations.

androidauthority.com/oneplus-r

[Android Authority]

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    Google Photos launches an AI try-on feature for clothes you already have

    Google Photos is launching a new AI-powered feature you can use to virtually try on clothes you already have. Using the photos in your gallery, Google will create a virtual "wardrobe," allowing you to mix and match outf…

    theverge.com/tech/920420/googl

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      Microsoft is giving its Xbox employees an Xbox email address

      Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wants everyone to know: "We are Xbox." Just last week, she scrapped Microsoft Gaming as the name of Microsoft's gaming division in favor of simply Xbox. Now, to reinforce that message, sources at Xb…

      theverge.com/report/920525/mic

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        Uber adds hotels to its app in big travel swing

        Open Uber's app and you'll see options to hail a car, order some food, or go grocery shopping. And starting today, you'll see something new: hotels. In a major expansion into the world of travel accommodations, Uber say…

        theverge.com/transportation/91

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          Google Messages migration nightmare: Former Samsung Messages users watch chats vanish in real time

          Did you swap over from Samsung Messages to Google Messages? Here’s why some of your texts may be missing.

          androidauthority.com/samsung-m

          [Android Authority]

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            Quick Share AirDrop support expands to more flagship Android phones

            Android's AirDrop-style sharing is finally landing on OPPO and vivo flagships.

            androidauthority.com/vivo-x300

            [Android Authority]

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              Hack your old Google Home Mini into a Home Assistant-ready offline smart speaker with this DIY kit

              I'm sure you've got one in a drawer somewhere.

              androidauthority.com/google-ho

              [Android Authority]

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                You can now get Gemini to generate downloadable files directly in chat

                Gemini’s new file export trick could make your workflow a lot smoother.

                androidauthority.com/gemini-fi

                [Android Authority]

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                  @macandi@social.heise.de

                  Bericht: Vision-Pro-Chef wollte Apple verlassen

                  Der Mann gilt als Apple-Allzweckwaffe: Mike Rockwell setzte die Vision Pro aufs Gleis – jetzt soll er Siri fixen. Das sah offenbar zwischenzeitlich anders aus.

                  heise.de/news/Bericht-Vision-P

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                    Meetup @cbase
                    Freitag, 01.05. ab 20 Uhr
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                    Offener Stammtisch

                    Bei einem Getränk reden wir über Themen von bis , egal ob , , oder - - Hauptsache alte Rechner

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                    Alt...Nahaufnahme: Widerstand, dessen eines Ende nicht im vorgesehen Loch endet, sondern zu einem anderen Bauteil führt; rote Platine

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                      Motorola beats Samsung, Google to silicon-carbon batteries in the US

                      Motorola's Razr Ultra 2026 and Razr Fold will be the first silicon-carbon phones you can actually buy from US carriers.

                      androidauthority.com/motorola-

                      [Android Authority]

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                        Motorola’s new Bose-tuned earbuds are finally reaching the US

                        The Moto Buds 2 Plus arrive in the US with Dynamic ANC and AI-powered productivity tools.

                        androidauthority.com/motorola-

                        [Android Authority]

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                          Motorola just copied Samsung Now Brief with Daily Drops

                          Motorola just launched its new Razr phones, and they come with the brand's own take on Now Brief.

                          androidauthority.com/motorola-

                          [Android Authority]

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                            Google Photos can now become Cher’s wardrobe planner from Clueless

                            Photos is ready to help find your next favorite outfit.

                            androidauthority.com/google-ph

                            [Android Authority]

                              [?]Mysk🇨🇦🇩🇪 » 🌐
                              @mysk@mastodon.social

                              Apple… this when? 👀

                              Alt...Screen recording showing how tedious it is to close recently opened apps on iOS while Android has a "Clear all" button to close all apps with one tap

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                                Galaxy users are about to lose a key Samsung Notes feature

                                The Samsung Notes and OneNote sync is biting the dust in July.

                                androidauthority.com/samsung-n

                                [Android Authority]

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                                  The keyboard used to score Dune 2 is getting more affordable

                                  Expressive E is making its Osmose MPE keyboard (comparatively) more affordable by ditching the synthesizer and making it a simple MIDI controller. The new Osmose CE comes in two sizes, 49 and 61 keys, for $999 and $1,19…

                                  theverge.com/gadgets/920432/os

                                  [The Verge]

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                                    Who asked for this? YouTube Shorts are coming to your Google TV home screen

                                    A new "Short videos for you" row will bring a personalized feed of YouTube Shorts to US TVs this summer.

                                    androidauthority.com/google-tv

                                    [Android Authority]

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                                      Is Spotify down for you? You’re not alone

                                      The music streaming service may be down.

                                      androidauthority.com/spotify-o

                                      [Android Authority]

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                                        Taylor Swift deepfakes are pushing scams on TikTok

                                        Scammers are using AI-generated videos of celebrities including Taylor Swift and Rihanna to promote shady services on TikTok, according to authentication company Copyleaks. The ads typically show celebrities in intervie…

                                        theverge.com/ai-artificial-int

                                        [The Verge]

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                                          Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (April 29)

                                          Here is a weekly selection of Android wallpapers created by our readers and members of the Android Authority team!

                                          androidauthority.com/wallpaper

                                          [Android Authority]

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                                            Visible now has its own 5G home internet option, and it’s actually pretty cheap

                                            For $50, you'll get two months of service and a gateway, and just $30 a month thereafter.

                                            androidauthority.com/visible-5

                                            [Android Authority]

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                                              Meta isn’t doing enough to keep kids off Facebook and Instagram, rules EU

                                              Meta could face fines of up to $12 billion if it doesn’t remedy the DSA breaches. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Meta is breaching Europe's Digital Services Act (DSA) rules by failing to prevent childr…

                                              theverge.com/tech/920313/meta-

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                                                China freezes new robotaxi licenses after Baidu chaos

                                                A Baidu Apollo Go robotaxi in Wuhan, China. | Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images China has suspended new licenses for autonomous vehicles, Bloomberg reports, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. The move comes…

                                                theverge.com/ai-artificial-int

                                                [The Verge]

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                                                  iPhone 17 not turning on after battery drain? You’re not alone

                                                  Leaving it plugged in longer than usual may help.

                                                  androidauthority.com/iphone-17

                                                  [Android Authority]

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                                                    I’m tired of Verizon’s customer service, but is the grass any greener on the other side?

                                                    Verizon has a reputation for less than great customer service, but all the big carriers have seen a decline here.

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                                                      Google TV is a mess — and Microsoft has a perfect alternative hiding in plain sight

                                                      Time for a change.

                                                      androidauthority.com/google-tv

                                                      [Android Authority]

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                                                        More ‘Pixel Glow’ clues surface, and they point straight at Gemini

                                                        Google's system app throws light on the rumored 'Pixel Glow.'

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                                                          APPLE DAILY: IPHONE 20 MIT LIQUID-GLASS-DISPLAY, OPENAI PLANT KI-HANDY UND IOS 27 ERHÄLT NEUE FOTO-KI

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                                                            1987 hat Michael Okuda für Star Trek eine Bedienoberfläche entworfen, die über vier Serien und zwei Jahrzehnte konsistent blieb: LCARS.

                                                            Apple, Microsoft und Linux haben in derselben Zeit drei bis vier komplette Designsystem-Brüche hingelegt.

                                                            Über UI-Disziplin, fiktive Designsprachen und das, was wir aus der LCARS Designsprache heute noch lernen können.

                                                            Artikel nur mit kostenloser Registrierung lesbar.

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                                                              Android foldables are better than ever, but I’m waiting for the iPhone Fold

                                                              Incredible hardware can't hide one problem with foldables -- the software.

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                                                                Apple Weather App Experiencing Outage [Update: Fixed]

                                                                If you've noticed the Apple Weather app isn't loading weather data right now, you're not alone. The app appears to be experiencing an outage. According to Apple's System Status page, the Weather app may be slow or unava…

                                                                macrumors.com/2026/04/28/apple

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                                                                  New leak suggests these upcoming flagship killers will only kill your wallet

                                                                  The Xiaomi T series is one of the few affordable flagship phone families, but even this could change later this year.

                                                                  androidauthority.com/xiaomi-17

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                                                                    Tim Cook Meets With Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Ahead of CEO Transition

                                                                    Apple CEO Tim Cook met with United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on Monday. The U.S. Department of Commerce shared details on the meeting on social media, and said that Lutnick wished Cook well, commending…

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                                                                      Apple Vision Pro Used in World-First Cataract Surgery

                                                                      Apple's Vision Pro has hit another medical-use milestone, with a New York ophthalmologist becoming the first surgeon to perform cataract surgery using the spatial computing headset. Dr. Eric Rosenberg of SightMD complet…

                                                                      macrumors.com/2026/04/28/apple

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                                                                        AirPods Pro 3 Return to $199.99 Low Price on Amazon

                                                                        Amazon today has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $199.99, down from $249.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the AirPods Pro 3, and it's accompanied by a solid deal on the AirPods 4. Note: MacRumors is an a…

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                                                                          20th Anniversary iPhone's 'Liquid Glass' Display to Make Bezels Vanish

                                                                          Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone will use a new type of curved screen technology that more effectively hides the display bezels from the user's line of sight for a purer viewing experience, claims a Chinese leaker. Apple…

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                                                                            Apple Introduces App Store Monthly Subscriptions With 12-Month Commitment

                                                                            Apple today announced the launch of a new subscription option for App Store developers: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. The new option allows developers to offer subscribers discounted pricing typicall…

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                                                                              Fourth macOS Tahoe 26.5 Beta Now Available for Developers

                                                                              Apple today provided the fourth beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after the third beta. Developers can download the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.5 update b…

                                                                              macrumors.com/2026/04/27/apple

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                                                                                  Nvidia quietly launches 12GB RTX 5070 laptop GPU — midrange mobile gaming gets more VRAM amid the RAMpocalypse

                                                                                  Despite ongoing memory shortages, Nvidia has launched a higher-capacity 12GB trim of its RTX 5070 laptop GPU. The new part has 50% more capacity compared to Nvidia's existing RTX 5070 8GB model.

                                                                                  tomshardware.com/pc-components

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                                                                                    heise+ | NPU-Beschleunigung in der Praxis: Performance-Vorteile und Software-Support

                                                                                    Neural Processing Units erledigen KI-Berechnungen effizient und schnell. Wir haben uns unter Windows und macOS angeschaut, wie viel sie bei Anwendungen bringt.

                                                                                    heise.de/hintergrund/NPU-Besch

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                                                                                    This £8.59 TP-Link gigabit Ethernet switch is the ultimate budget upgrade for lag-free gaming and streaming — …

                                                                                    Grab a huge 34% discount on this TP-Link 5-port unmanaged Ethernet switch that'll let you upgrade the wired connectivity in your home or office with gigabit speeds, now down to a lowly £8.59 for a limited time only.

                                                                                    tomshardware.com/networking/ne

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                                                                                      Market slumps as OpenAI reportedly misses internal targets for active users and revenue — Nvidia, Oracle,…

                                                                                      Nvidia, Oracle, SoftBank, and CoreWeave saw their stock prices go down because of news that OpenAI has been missing its internal targets. SoftBank stock lost 9.9% of its value on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Nvidia, AMD, O…

                                                                                      tomshardware.com/tech-industry

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                                                                                        Sony rolls out 30-day online DRM check-in for PlayStation digital games — players could temporarily lose access if they don't keep their consoles online

                                                                                        PS4 and PS5 consoles are now apparently subject to a new DRM policy requiring users to check-in online every 30 days to maintain access.

                                                                                        tomshardware.com/video-games/p

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                                                                                          China announces CPU-only exascale supercomputer with 47,000 homemade processors, record 2 Exaflops of performance without GPUs — Lingshen super said to use H…

                                                                                          The system would pack 47,000 processors into 92 compute cabinets, making it the first exascale machine designed to reach that performance tier without GPU accelerators.

                                                                                          tomshardware.com/tech-industry

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                                                                                            Ubuntu's AI roadmap revealed, universal AI 'kill switch' and forced AI integration are not part of the plan — cloud tracking,…

                                                                                            Canonical has confirmed AI is coming to Ubuntu, with plans for local AI inference, agentic system tools, and AI-powered accessibility features — says everything will remain opt-in and privacy-focused.

                                                                                            tomshardware.com/software/oper

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                                                                                              Legendary ZSNES Nintendo emulator rewritten from scratch with GPU-acceleration, no vibe coding — new Super ZSNES has ‘far more accurate CPU and audio cores than the original’

                                                                                              ZSNES is a legendary Super Nintendo emulator that has been reborn this week as Super ZSNES with 'super enhancements' powered by your GPU.

                                                                                              tomshardware.com/video-games/n

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                                                                                                Astro A20 X review: For PC gamers with a console

                                                                                                The Astro A20 X is a wireless gaming headset designed to connect to two devices, such as a PC and a console, with a small, slim base station. It's nearly identical to the Logitech G522, with a lightweight plastic frame …

                                                                                                tomshardware.com/peripherals/g

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                                                                                                  Six AI data centers proposed for a small town of 7,000, equal to 51 Walmart Supercenters in 17 square mile area — four out of the seven town council members have r…

                                                                                                  The residents of Archbald, Pennsylvania have started pushing back against the six planned data centers in the town, which will take up about 14% of its land area.

                                                                                                  tomshardware.com/desktops/serv

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                                                                                                    Save $400 on this 4K-ready MSI gaming PC with an RTX 5070 Ti and 32GB DDR5 — budget-friendly Aegis Z2 rig also ships with eight-core AMD Ryzen CPU an…

                                                                                                    A $400 saving means this MSI Aegis Z2 gaming PC, with an eight-core AMD Ryzen CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and 2TB SSD, could be yours for just $1,849.99.

                                                                                                    tomshardware.com/desktops/gami

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                                                                                                      The GeForce RTX 30-series upgrade matrix — does your Ampere GPU need an upgrade in 2026?

                                                                                                      We go over every GPU in the RTX 30-series lineup to determine whether or not it's the right time to leave the Ampere platform for newer Blackwell and RDNA4-based pastures.

                                                                                                      tomshardware.com/pc-components

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                                                                                                        Scientists create electronic devices that function reliably at extreme temperatures from 500 degrees Celcuis to absolute zero — advanced semiconductor material unlocks new possibilities in spac…

                                                                                                        Scientists have demonstrated a new semiconductor material that can operate at extreme temperatures, from 500°C and down to -271.1°C.

                                                                                                        tomshardware.com/tech-industry

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                                                                                                          Vendor slaps extra 'memory fee' on each tech purchase amid global chip crunch — the more you buy, the more you pay

                                                                                                          Ubiquiti Inc. has started charging customers a 'Memory Surcharge' of up to 5.8% on some of the products sold in its online store.

                                                                                                          tomshardware.com/tech-industry

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                                                                                                            News site linked to OpenAI super PAC sent bots posing as journalists to interview real people — site has published nearly 100 artic…

                                                                                                            The site has published 94 articles since late December using a fully automated pipeline that drafts stories, reviews them, and deploys bots to solicit quotes from real people under fake bylines.

                                                                                                            tomshardware.com/tech-industry

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                                                                                                              Microsoft finally open sources DOS 1.0 - and it's so much more than the code

                                                                                                              Want a blast from the past? Microsoft just open-sourced its very first operating system, offering a rare insight into the PC's earliest days.

                                                                                                              zdnet.com/article/microsoft-op

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                                                                                                                User interfaces as we know them are dead - 4 ways to prep for 'disposable' UIs

                                                                                                                UIs are evolving from the fixed, static screens we've viewed for decades to generated 'just-in-time' projection layers that appear as simple text boxes.

                                                                                                                zdnet.com/article/user-interfa

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                                                                                                                    It’s primetime for conspiracy theorist video creators

                                                                                                                    In the days since this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner was cut short when shots were fired at the event, there has been a boom of conspiracy theory videos created by people who insist that the entire situation…

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                                                                                                                      Predicting the cultural impact of delayed television releases through the lens of Apple’s hardware evolution.

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                                                                                                                        Die erwartete Veröffentlichung und die Rolle der Technologie

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                                                                                                                          The Pixel 11’s Tensor G6 chip is sounding a little underwhelming in latest leak

                                                                                                                          While the CPU changes make enough sense, we're not loving what we're seeing here from the GPU.

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                                                                                                                            You can save 50% on this Sony soundbar right now - but the deal ends tonight

                                                                                                                            Boost your TV's audio capabilities with this 5.1CH soundbar from Sony, and save $500 when you purchase one from Best Buy today.

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                                                                                                                              I tested a BlackBerry-style Android phone with a keyboard, and it's weirdly practical in 2026

                                                                                                                              Unihertz' new Titan 2 Elite has a full hardware keyboard and lots of available shortcuts.

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                                                                                                                                James Comey indicted over Instagram seashell photo that allegedly threatened Trump

                                                                                                                                The US Department of Justice has once again indicted James Comey - this time, for an alleged threat the former FBI director made toward President Donald Trump on Instagram, as reported earlier by CNN. In its indictment,…

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                                                                                                                                  Notepad++ appears as a native macOS application

                                                                                                                                  An independent community has ported Notepad++ as a fully native macOS app. The editor runs without Wine or emulation on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

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                                                                                                                                    Elon Musk tells the jury that all he wants to do is save humanity

                                                                                                                                    On the stand, Elon Musk is positioning himself as a savior. In the high-profile trial between him and his fellow OpenAI co-founder, now CEO, Sam Altman, Musk opened by going through his background. He went as far back a…

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                                                                                                                                      Now YouTube TV lets you multiview any channel you want

                                                                                                                                      YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced Tuesday that YouTube TV is getting "fully customizable" multiview. Users have "full control to mix and match live streams" and can "build the personalized viewing experience you've been …

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                                                                                                                                        The FCC is going after the broadcast licenses of Disney-owned ABC stations

                                                                                                                                        The Federal Communications Commission has ordered the ABC stations owned and operated by Disney to file for an early license renewal, as reported earlier by The New York Times. In a filing on Tuesday, the FCC claims it …

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                                                                                                                                          Elon Musk takes the stand in high-profile trial against OpenAI

                                                                                                                                          Elon Musk officially began his testimony in the trial he has brought against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and company president Greg Brockman. The three were on the initial founding team of OpenAI, with Musk investing up to $3…

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                                                                                                                                            Apple wants to kill your Time Capsule, but they run NetBSD so they can’t

                                                                                                                                            It seems like Apple is finally going to remove support for AFP from macOS, twelve years after first moving from AFP to SMB for its default network file-sharing technology. This change shouldn't impact most people, as it's highly unlikely you're using AFP for anything in 2026. Still, there is on

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                                                                                                                                              Google Home makes it easier to understand why devices aren’t working

                                                                                                                                              Thanks to Google Home's latest update, users may be able to get offline devices working again with less troubleshooting. Now, whenever a device goes offline, users may get "instant account-relinking prompts" in the app'…

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                                                                                                                                                The resurrected Commodore 64 is getting a facelift like the original

                                                                                                                                                The C64C Ultimate features an HDMI port so it’s easy to connect to modern screens. | Image: Commodore The creators of the C64 Ultimate, a recreation of the iconic '80s personal computer that uses an FPGA chip to accurat…

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                                                                                                                                                  Claude can now plug directly into Photoshop, Blender, and Ableton

                                                                                                                                                  Claude’s new Blender connector lets you debug scenes, build new tools, and batch-apply object changes directly from the chatbot interface. | Image: Anthropic Anthropic has launched a set of connectors for Claude that al…

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                                                                                                                                                    Pixel 9a owner claims Google wanted to charge them nearly $300 for non-existent damage

                                                                                                                                                    This Pixel 9a warranty repair spiraled into a dispute after Google surprised the owner with unnecessary charges.

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                                                                                                                                                      Don’t fall for the Verizon ‘loyalty’ scam that’s putting $1,500 iPads in the mail

                                                                                                                                                      Scammers used Verizon's own app to trick a man into almost mailing them an iPad Pro.

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                                                                                                                                                        The best source for Google Home and Nest complaints, tips, and feedback is being erased in May

                                                                                                                                                        Google is pressing the reset button on its Home and Nest community forums, and your old complaints and tips will disappear.

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                                                                                                                                                          Former FCC staffers agree: Brendan Carr needs to be stopped

                                                                                                                                                          Several former Federal Communications Commissioners and staffers across parties are urging a federal appeals court to force a vote on the FCC's news distortion policy, which they argue should be repealed after being abu…

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                                                                                                                                                            Moto’s Razr reveal is tomorrow, but you can see the Razr Plus 2026 today

                                                                                                                                                            Getting it in just under the wire.

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                                                                                                                                                              Google Gemini is finally taking over the dashboard for millions of GM drivers

                                                                                                                                                              GM upgrades in-car AI with Gemini, starting with 2022 models.

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                                                                                                                                                                YouTube TV viewers across the country are having trouble hearing NBC shows

                                                                                                                                                                Does NBC sound quiet on YouTube TV? You're not alone.

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                                                                                                                                                                  Google Translate’s new pronunciation trainer gives you no excuse for sounding like a tourist

                                                                                                                                                                  Translate can now offer detailed feedback on your awful pronunciation.

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                                                                                                                                                                    Google Finance Watchlist widget not updating? It’s not just you

                                                                                                                                                                    The widget has been acting up in a few different ways.

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                                                                                                                                                                      I think enough time has passed now to go back to the “boop deep doop lost data” Apple ad girl and ask her for real if she was stoned.

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                                                                                                                                                                        Canonical's approach to AI is refreshingly thoughtful - Microsoft should take note

                                                                                                                                                                        With Ubuntu Linux 26.04, you decide how you want to use AI. What a novel idea.

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                                                                                                                                                                          Behold the crown jewel of outrageous gaming laptops

                                                                                                                                                                          Ridiculous? Yes. Awesome? Also yes. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo was my pick for the best laptop of CES: It had two high-end screens, great specs, and the promise of being a one…

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                                                                                                                                                                            Search Live gets ready to follow Gemini with a colorful visual update

                                                                                                                                                                            Looks nice.

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                                                                                                                                                                              App Store: Apple führt Monatsabos mit Jahresbindung ein

                                                                                                                                                                              Entwickler können im App Store bald Monatsabos mit Jahresbindung anbieten. Die Option gilt weltweit – außer in den USA und Singapur.

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                                                                                                                                                                              Galaxy S27 could finally get a new camera design, but hold your horses

                                                                                                                                                                              The Galaxy S27 could be in line for a significant design overhaul, if a very uncertain new leak is to be believed.

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                                                                                                                                                                                Has anyone played with this, and how have I not heard about this until now.....

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                                                                                                                                                                                  Samsung accidentally confirms a key feature for its upcoming Glasses

                                                                                                                                                                                  Samsung upcoming "Glasses" could be quick to pair with your Galaxy phones.

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                                                                                                                                                                                    I just got Gemini on my Google Home and Nest speakers, and I’d like a refund

                                                                                                                                                                                    Gemini on Google Home is slow, unpredictable, and a painful experience.

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                                                                                                                                                                                      YouTube is testing a chat-style search that cuts the scrolling

                                                                                                                                                                                      'Ask YouTube' replaces keyword hunting with back-and-forth questions.

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                                                                                                                                                                                        It’s a busy time for sci-fi, but don’t miss Aphelion

                                                                                                                                                                                        The last few weeks have bordered on overwhelming for science fiction fans. While Project Hail Mary is dominating the box office, For All Mankind is currently in the midst of its penultimate season, with a spinoff stream…

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                                                                                                                                                                                          Verizon’s new family deal costs $25 a line with unlimited data, but here’s the fine print

                                                                                                                                                                                          Verizon undercuts T-Mobile's Essential plan with a three-year price lock.

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                                                                                                                                                                                            Survey says many readers use this Android notification feature, but not everyone trusts it

                                                                                                                                                                                            Notification history gets plenty of votes in its favor, but some see its flaws.

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                                                                                                                                                                                              APPLE DAILY: APPLE UNTER DRUCK WEGEN ARBEITSPRAKTIKEN, NEUE ULTRA-PRODUKTE UND APPLE-TV-UPGRADE

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                                                                                                                                                                                                The Galaxy S27’s chip could be much cooler thanks to this fundamental change

                                                                                                                                                                                                The upcoming chip could offer a novel design to improve cooling.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  I switched from Gemini to Claude and it’s a mixed bag

                                                                                                                                                                                                  I'm going back to Gemini. Well, kind of.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    Apple Hit With Unfair Labor Practice Charge for Refusing to Transfer Unionized Towson Workers

                                                                                                                                                                                                    The IAM Union representing Apple employees in Towson, Maryland today said that it is filing an Unfair Labor Practice charge [PDF] against Apple with the National Labor Relations Board. The union is accusing Apple of unl…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      MacBook Neo Still Seeing Extended Delivery Estimates at Apple, But Amazon and Walmart Have Stock

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Apple's MacBook Neo has recently been struck by delayed delivery estimates on Apple.com, due to the notebook's booming popularity. However, both Walmart and Amazon offer deliveries as soon as tomorrow, and even feature …

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        OpenAI Reportedly Working on an AI Smartphone to Rival iPhone

                                                                                                                                                                                                        OpenAI is working on a smartphone in what appears to be a significant reversal from previous reports that the company had no plans to enter the phone market, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo shared th…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                          Microsoft Office can now be controlled with Logitech’s MX Creative Console

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Logitech’s Creative Console and other MX accessories are now compatible with several productivity apps. | Image: Logitech Logitech has announced a new suite of Productivity Plugins for its entire MX line of accessories,…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            Google Play will finally start spotlighting apps worthy of your big screen

                                                                                                                                                                                                            The latest Play Store update also includes other usability tweaks, but it's not rolling out just yet.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              Apple's M5 MacBook Air Returns to $949.99 Low Price on Amazon

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Earlier this month, Amazon introduced a few new record low prices on the M5 MacBook Air and the best deal is back today. You can get the 512GB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air for $949.99, down from $1,099.00, available in all co…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                AMD Ryzen 9950X3D tops Amazon best sellers as it falls to all-time low price of $573.99 — 32-core X3D chip is now 18% off its launch price

                                                                                                                                                                                                                AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D has climbed to the top of Amazon's best sellers charts, likely due to a deep discount and the release of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Google could soon say goodbye to current Gemini voices (APK teardown)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Will Google offer a new set of Gemini voices? Could it theoretically let you create your own voice?

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    heise+ | Apple Watch vs. Brustgurt: Wie genau ist die Apple-Uhr beim Sport?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Apple betont die Genauigkeit seiner Watch bei der Herzfrequenz. Eine Studie lässt die Uhr unter realen Trainingsbedingungen gegen einen Referenzsensor antreten.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Russian-Chinese Irtysh 32-core CPU runs The Witcher 3 at 30+ FPS — heavyweight chip still imposes CPU bottleneck despite impressive specs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Russian YouTube channel PRO Hi-Tech shows what the 32-core Irtysh C632 processor can achieve in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt when paired with an AMD Radeon RX 9600 XT graphics card.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        You can now 3D print your own Noctua fans and accessories — CAD files available as free downloads for Noctua's top-rated products

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Noctua has opened Pandora's Box by releasing 3D CAD files of many of its fans and accessories, though with some slight modifications to protect Noctua's IP.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Microsoft and OpenAI end exclusivity agreement, opening up potential partnerships with Amazon and Google — Microsoft will continue to receive revenue share through 2030

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Microsoft and OpenAI are ending their long-standing exclusivity agreement, allowing OpenAI to leverage cloud providers like Amazon and Google.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Complex that supplies 70% of global critical PCB base targeted in Iranian strike — attack could fracture the already disrupted electronic…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            War-related disruptions in the Middle East are hitting global electronics supply chains, triggering shortages in critical PCB and chipmaking materials that could drive up prices of gadgets

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Jury selection in Musk v. Altman: ‘People don’t like him’

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              On Monday, the courtroom battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over alleged broken promises at OpenAI started, as usual, with jury selection. The only tricky part? A lot of the prospective jurors already have an opini…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Claude-powered AI coding agent deletes entire company database in 9 seconds — backups zapped, after Cursor tool powered by Anth…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                After the company database was wiped in just 9 seconds, the founder of PocketOS penned a social media post to warn others about the 'systemic failures' of flagship AI and digital services providers.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  New AI data center in Utah will generate and consume more than twice the amount of power the entire state uses — Kevin O'Leary's 9 Gigawatt Utah data center campus approved

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Utah's Military Installation Development Authority on Friday approved a development agreement for a hyperscale data center campus in Box Elder County.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Hacktivists share a guide on making working electronics PCBs made from natural clay with prehistoric technique — ethical hardware tutorial explains how to find clay, stamp 3D printed circuits, paint…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Feminist Hackers share a compelling solution for custom PCB-needy DIYers - a hand-made wild clay prehistoric-fired alternative.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Save a colossal $1,184 on a 9950X3D2, 64GB DDR5, and a 4TB Samsung SSD for a powerhouse gaming PC build — epic Ne…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Save nearly $1,200 on a $4,000+ gaming PC build with this Newegg combo deal, featuring the 9950X3D2, flagship Asus ROG Crosshair X870E motherboard, 64GB of G.Skill Ripjaws DDR5 RAM, and a 4TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        3D printing community organizes against California law that would restrict sales to state-approved models to prevent printing gun parts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Experts warn that "safety algorithms" are a death sentence for makerspaces, schools, and innovation.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          My 5 favorite open source operating systems that aren't Linux

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Looking for non-Linux open-source options? From ghosts of past operating systems to fascinating works in progress, here are my top picks.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Lockdown mode is bugged. Could receive/send iMessages on macbook but not able to receive and only could send on iPhone. Turning off lockdown mode fixed it

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Linux kernel's ‘second-in-command’ uses local AI bot to hunt bugs, powered by 'clanker' system with AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ — Framework Desktop has resulted in close to two dozen patches

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Greg Kroah-Hartman posted a photo to Mastodon this weekend showing the hardware behind his AI-assisted bug-finding tool.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                This hidden TV feature tracks your viewing - here's how to turn it off (no matter what brand)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Samsung, LG, and Sony TVs can pose privacy risks - here's how to avoid a major one.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  77% of IT managers say their AI agents are out of control - 5 ways to rein in yours

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The unchecked proliferation of AI agents is leading to a large volume of unsanctioned AI applications.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    GitHub Copilot shifts to usage-based pricing June 1 - why that's no surprise

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Under the new approach, if you run out of credits, you can't use the service. GitHub plans to preview the new billing in early May.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      This LG portable projector comes with a free soundbar - and we highly recommend it

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The CineBeam Q is a high-quality portable projector, and with this deal and a free LG S40T soundbar, you can make it a permanent addition to your home theater.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        T-Mobile will give you $200 for switching to them - seriously

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Get a $200 prepaid Mastercard when you bring your device and old number to T-Mobile. We break down the deal.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Google is testing AI chatbot search for YouTube

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Google is trying out an AI Mode-like search experience for YouTube. The company is now testing "a new way to search on YouTube that feels more like a conversation," with results pulling in things like longform videos, Y…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            I tried this Bluetti power station with wheels - now every other charger feels outdated

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Bluetti Elite 400 has something that you don't see on many power stations, and it can charge just about anything.

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