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[?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
@techwire@social.gamefan.net

Google’s AI search summaries will now quote Reddit

Want real human feedback related to your search results? Google’s AI now fetches it for you. | Image by Google / The Verge Google is updating its AI Search features to make it easier for users to find information from s…

theverge.com/tech/924993/googl

[The Verge]

    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

    It’s time to let my iPhone Mini go

    Good night, sweet prince. | Photo: Vjeran Pavic / The Verge It's not the Mini, it's me. Nearly five years after it launched, the 13 Mini is still the best phone ever made. That hasn't changed; it's just that I changed. …

    theverge.com/tech/924488/apple

    [The Verge]

      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

      Early Amazon listing reveals Xperia 1 VIII launch date, specs, and more

      Xperia 1 VIII leaks in early listing, reveals shocking price tag.

      androidauthority.com/sony-xper

      [Android Authority]

        [?]Marc Puricelli » 🌐
        @marcpuricelli@mastodon.world

        Shipped v2 of my little Thames foot tunnel app today. Used to be Greenwich-only; now does Woolwich too. Renamed Thames Foot Tunnels.
        One tap, see if the lifts are working before you walk down. Free, no ads, no tracking, no sign-in.

        apps.apple.com/gb/app/thames-f

        App Screenshot

        Alt...App Screenshot

          [?]heise online English » 🤖 🌐
          @heiseonlineenglish@social.heise.de

          watchOS 26.5: Apple fixes SMS bug with Dual-SIM and training alerts

          Apple has released the Release Candidate of watchOS 26.5. The update fixes two bugs for Dual-SIM iPhones and training alerts.

          heise.de/en/news/watchOS-26-5-

            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

            Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (May 6)

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

            androidauthority.com/wallpaper

            [Android Authority]

              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

              The Remarkable Paper Pure is the best digital notepad I’ve ever used

              Was I writing with pen and paper, or a stylus on a tablet? It’s getting more difficult than ever to tell. The Remarkable Paper Pure is a follow-up to 2020’s Remarkable 2 and a couple of premium color E Ink tablets. As w…

              theverge.com/tech/922843/remar

              [The Verge]

                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                reMarkable just launched a cheaper E-Ink tablet focused on handwriting

                The Paper Pure dials back the extras while keeping reMarkable’s signature experience.

                androidauthority.com/remarkabl

                [Android Authority]

                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                  Microsoft’s Office and LinkedIn chief now runs Teams in latest reshuffle

                  Microsoft's LinkedIn CEO, Ryan Roslansky, took on an expanded role at the company as head of Office last year, and he's now getting more responsibilities as part of the latest leadership reshuffle inside Microsoft. Sour…

                  theverge.com/tech/924931/micro

                  [The Verge]

                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                    The best AI chatbot for health concerns isn’t Gemini or ChatGPT

                    Perplexity just gained a major upgrade for tackling medical queries.

                    androidauthority.com/best-ai-c

                    [Android Authority]

                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                      Is Chrome’s 4GB “weights.bin” file spyware? The truth behind the viral warnings

                      Don't let the fearmongering fool you: we break down why Chrome is downloading 4GB of AI "weights."

                      androidauthority.com/google-ch

                      [Android Authority]

                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                        Chrome’s AI features may be hogging 4GB of your computer storage

                        Google Chrome may be taking up more of your storage than expected thanks to a large on-device AI model file that, in some cases, is being automatically downloaded to the browser's system folders. Users who have noticed …

                        theverge.com/tech/924933/googl

                        [The Verge]

                          [?]Mac & i » 🤖 🌐
                          @macandi@social.heise.de

                          Neues Pride-Zubehör für Apple Watch samt Wallpaper für Geräte

                          Apple hat seine diesjährige LGBTQ+-Sammlung vorgestellt. Wer auf ein Solo-Loop-Armband gehofft hatte, wird leider enttäuscht.

                          heise.de/news/Neues-Pride-Zube

                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                            I found 2 ways to remote stream my Plex library for free — here’s how

                            Remote Plex streaming should not cost extra. These fixes help you avoid the paywall.

                            androidauthority.com/plex-how-

                            [Android Authority]

                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                              For Aluminium OS to succeed, Google needs to avoid Android’s earliest mistakes

                              Google needs to learn from its past.

                              androidauthority.com/google-al

                              [Android Authority]

                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                RAM crisis bites again: This beefy Android handheld just got canceled

                                AYN's Odin 3 Ultra is no more, as the RAM crisis continues to claim casualties.

                                androidauthority.com/another-a

                                [Android Authority]

                                  AodeRelay boosted

                                  [?]gadgetChecks.de » 🤖 🌐
                                  @gadgetchecks@burningboard.net

                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                  Samsung starts stable One UI 8.5 rollout for Galaxy S25 FE and newer foldables

                                  The stable update brings Galaxy AI enhancements and smarter Bixby features to the S25 FE, Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7.

                                  androidauthority.com/samsung-g

                                  [Android Authority]

                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                    Google’s latest trick gets Gemma 4 running 3x faster right on your phone

                                    New assistant models share Gemma 4's workload for much less memory.

                                    androidauthority.com/google-ge

                                    [Android Authority]

                                      AodeRelay boosted

                                      [?]Caschys Blog Technik und mehr [Unofficial] » 🌐
                                      @stadt-bremerhaven.de@web.brid.gy

                                      Windows-Marktanteile: Version 11 enteilt der Konkurrenz

                                      Es gibt mal wieder frische Zahlen von StatCounter zu den weltweiten Marktanteilen der Desktop-Betriebssysteme. Wir werfen einen kurzen Blick auf den Stand der Dinge im April 2026. Spoiler: Große Überraschungen bleiben aus, aber innerhalb der Windows-Welt hat sich das Blatt...

                                      Zum Beitrag: Windows-Marktanteile: Version 11 enteilt der Konkurrenz

                                      Wo du uns folgen kannst: Facebook, Reddit, Google News, X, Threads

                                      Windows-Marktanteile: Version 11 enteilt der Konkurrenz

                                      Alt...Windows-Marktanteile: Version 11 enteilt der Konkurrenz

                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                      Google will pay you $1.5M if you can hack Pixel’s Titan M2 chip

                                      Google hikes bug bounties for complex Pixel hacks while slashing rewards for 'routine' AI finds.

                                      androidauthority.com/android-a

                                      [Android Authority]

                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                        One UI 8.5 is here: Galaxy S25 owners finally get to enjoy some of Galaxy S26’s best features

                                        Samsung ends a 10-beta marathon to bring Agentic AI, Creative Studio, and pro-grade camera tools to the Galaxy S25.

                                        androidauthority.com/samsung-g

                                        [Android Authority]

                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                          iPhone 18 Might Look a Lot More Like an 'e' Model, Leaker Claims

                                          The standard iPhone 18 and the lower-cost iPhone 18e are said to share components, according to the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital," as further evidence that Apple is narrowing the gap between the two devices. Sub…

                                          macrumors.com/2026/05/05/iphon

                                          [MacRumors]

                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                            OpenAI Fast-Tracking AI Phone for 2027 Launch, Says Kuo

                                            OpenAI is said to be fast-tracking development of its first "AI agent phone," with the company now aiming to mass produce the device as early as the first half of next year, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. L…

                                            macrumors.com/2026/05/05/opena

                                            [MacRumors]

                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                              Apple Eyes Intel and Samsung as Backup US Chipmakers

                                              Apple has held "exploratory" talks with Intel and Samsung about manufacturing the main processors for its devices in the United States, reports Bloomberg ($). Apple is said to have had early-stage talks with Intel about…

                                              macrumors.com/2026/05/05/apple

                                              [MacRumors]

                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                Pixel’s newest headache: eSIMs that just stop working for no reason

                                                Google continues to test the loyalty of Pixel fans.

                                                androidauthority.com/google-pi

                                                [Android Authority]

                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                  Google, Microsoft, and xAI agree to let US government test AI models before public release — OpenAI and Anthropic also on board after renegotiating deal…

                                                  OpenAI and Anthropic, which had existing evaluation partnerships with the center dating to 2024, renegotiated their deals to align with priorities in Trump's AI Action Plan.

                                                  tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                  [Tom's Hardware]

                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                    Huawei braces for $12 billion in AI chip revenue driven by homegrown AI model demand — Chinese fabs can barely keep up as Nvidia's market share…

                                                    The projection, based on orders already received from major Chinese technology firms including Alibaba, ByteDance, and Tencent, would represent growth of at least 60% year-over-year.

                                                    tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                    [Tom's Hardware]

                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                      Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (2026) Review: Vibrant display, lightweight design, and an endurance champ

                                                      Lenovo has focused on trimming fat and including a brilliant display and long battery life with the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition.

                                                      tomshardware.com/laptops/ultra

                                                      [Tom's Hardware]

                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                        JSR to build first Taiwan photoresist plant to co-develop advanced resists with TSMC — multi-million dollar plant could come online as early as 2028

                                                        The facility will close a gap that has put JSR at a disadvantage relative to its two largest Japanese rivals.

                                                        tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                        [Tom's Hardware]

                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                          Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says China should not have Blackwell or Rubin AI GPUs — firmly states US should have 'the first, the most, and the best' when…

                                                          Nvidia's Jensen Huang reiterates that American companies should be able to ship their products globally, but maintains that the latest AI accelerators should remain in America.

                                                          tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                          [Tom's Hardware]

                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                            Your job search is getting riskier, says LinkedIn - 9 ways to tell real listings from scams

                                                            One in three job recruiters has been impersonated by scammers, according to a new LinkedIn survey. Here's what to look out for and how to stay safe in your search.

                                                            zdnet.com/article/linkedin-red

                                                            [ZDNet]

                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                              Outstanding RTX 5080 combo bundle saves you $1,385 on a complete high-spec PC build — 64GB of RAM, 9850X3D, 2TB Samsung 9100 Pro, Cor…

                                                              Every hardware component you need to build a top-tier gaming PC, all in one Newegg combo bundle. It also helps that it saves you a whopping $1,385 and includes a powerful RTX 5080 and 9850X3D.

                                                              tomshardware.com/speakers/outs

                                                              [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                Save a massive $1,120 on this HP OLED gaming laptop with an RTX 5080 right now — Omen Max 16 rig ships with a 24-core Intel CPU, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, and a 16-inch 1600p panel with a 240Hz r…

                                                                Grab a huge $1,120 saving on this RTX 5080 gaming laptop from HP, with 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, and a 16-inch OLED with a 240Hz refresh rate.

                                                                tomshardware.com/laptops/gamin

                                                                [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                  China pushes for 70% homegrown silicon wafer use as domestic firm ramps up 12-inch production — government seeking to localize critical chip supply chain…

                                                                  China is targeting 70% local wafer sourcing as firms like Eswin scale 12-inch production, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and support growing AI chip demand.

                                                                  tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                  [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                    Notepad++ creator threatens legal action over macOS port of open-source app — developer says port is fine, but branding is too far

                                                                    Notepad++ creator Don Ho has filed a trademark complaint with Cloudflare and is threatening further legal action against the developer of a macOS port.

                                                                    tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                    [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                      Intel's P-core Core 9 273PQE 'Bartlett Lake' CPU beats 14900K by up to 9% in gaming tests — embedded-only chip is unofficially Intel's fas…

                                                                      A YouTuber has tested Intel's 12 P-core Core 9 273PQE and discovered the chip outperforms the Core i9-14900K by up to 9% in games potentially making the 273PQE Intel's fastest gaming CPU.

                                                                      tomshardware.com/pc-components

                                                                      [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                        Enthusiast recreates 43-year-old Apple Lisa with FPGA board — first commercial computer with a GUI faithfully cloned with modernized machine

                                                                        An enthusiast has taken the time to recreate the Apple Lisa, the first commercial PC with a GUI, with an FPGA board.

                                                                        tomshardware.com/maker-stem/en

                                                                        [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                          All Linux gamers should take the latest Bazzite release seriously - here's why

                                                                          Want the best possible out-of-the-box gaming experience on Linux? The latest Bazzite distro delivers.

                                                                          zdnet.com/article/why-linux-ga

                                                                          [ZDNet]

                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                            Fedora 44 made me forget I was using Linux - in the best way

                                                                            The latest release from the Fedora Project is now available, and it includes a long list of refinements that make this one of the best versions yet.

                                                                            zdnet.com/article/fedora-44-ta

                                                                            [ZDNet]

                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                              Oura’s subscription-free rival is back on Kickstarter with a tempting new bundle

                                                                              With up to 15-day battery life, Ultrahuman’s Ring PRO makes a compelling case for itself.

                                                                              androidauthority.com/ultrahuma

                                                                              [Android Authority]

                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                Kindles are on sale right now - these are the models I recommend most

                                                                                Amazon has some sneaky Kindle deals live ahead of Mother's Day weekend, including the Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft. Here are our favorites.

                                                                                zdnet.com/article/kindle-deals

                                                                                [ZDNet]

                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                  Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: I use both phones daily, and this one's better

                                                                                  Samsung's latest flagship phone offers some impressive and unique features, but how does it compare to Apple's finest?

                                                                                  zdnet.com/article/samsung-gala

                                                                                  [ZDNet]

                                                                                    [?]The Guardian » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                    @theguardian@mstd.seungjin.net

                                                                                    Apple agrees to pay $250m after falsely claiming AI-powered Siri was ‘available now’

                                                                                    Settlement, which includes no admission of wrongdoing, covers roughly 36m eligible devices in class-action lawsuit [Apple][1] on Tuesday agreed to pay $250m to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing it of misleading millions of [iPhone][2] buyers by falsely touting a...

                                                                                    theguardian.com/technology/202
                                                                                    (artificialintelligence)
                                                                                    (Tue, 5 May 2026 23:14:41 +0000)

                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                      60Hz vs. 120Hz vs. 165Hz: I've tested dozens of TVs, and here's what's best for your home

                                                                                      The latest TVs are pushing the boundaries of what screens can visualize, but how much is too much? I break down the reasons to go higher or lower on refresh rates.

                                                                                      zdnet.com/article/what-refresh

                                                                                      [ZDNet]

                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                        The best mobile antivirus software of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

                                                                                        My hands-on guide to the best mobile antivirus apps covers top picks like Bitdefender, Sophos, and more for Android and iOS.

                                                                                        zdnet.com/article/best-mobile-

                                                                                        [ZDNet]

                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                          What you'll pay for AI agents will be wildly variable and unpredictable

                                                                                          A test of leading AI agents found vastly different amounts of tokens consumed with no transparency and no guarantees of success.

                                                                                          zdnet.com/article/your-cost-fo

                                                                                          [ZDNet]

                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                            Google Home’s Gemini AI can handle more complicated requests

                                                                                            Google Home users can now ask Gemini to complete more complex, multi-step tasks and combine multiple tasks in a single command. Google has updated Gemini for Home to Gemini 3.1, which it says will improve the smart home…

                                                                                            theverge.com/tech/924755/googl

                                                                                            [The Verge]

                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                              Threads is finally getting DMs on the web

                                                                                              Nearly a year after rolling out Threads direct messaging to everyone on mobile, Meta is finally bringing the feature to the web. Meta says it's "testing" DMs on the web now, but plans to make the feature "available to m…

                                                                                              theverge.com/tech/924436/meta-

                                                                                              [The Verge]

                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                Book publishers sue Meta over AI’s ‘word-for-word’ copying

                                                                                                Meta is facing a class action lawsuit filed by five major book publishers and one author over claims the company "engaged in one of the most massive infringements of copyrighted materials in history" when training its L…

                                                                                                theverge.com/tech/924230/meta-

                                                                                                [The Verge]

                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                  Samsung may have inadvertently confirmed plans for the Galaxy Watch 9

                                                                                                  Oops. Looks like Samsung may have slipped up.

                                                                                                  androidauthority.com/galaxy-wa

                                                                                                  [Android Authority]

                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                    ChatGPT’s default model is now more direct, more clear, and less wrong about things

                                                                                                    GPT-5.5 Instant cuts hallucinations and long-winded replies.

                                                                                                    androidauthority.com/gpt-5-5-i

                                                                                                    [Android Authority]

                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                      You can now stop repeating yourself to Gemini in Google Docs

                                                                                                      Tell Gemini once how to write, and it listens across every document.

                                                                                                      androidauthority.com/gemini-pe

                                                                                                      [Android Authority]

                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                        @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                        From Alan Shepard to Artemis, celebrating 65 years of Americans in space

                                                                                                        Astronaut Alan Shepard, May 5th, 1961. | Photo: Photo12 / UIG / Getty Images On the morning of May 5th, 1961, 37-year-old Alan Shepard woke up, ate a breakfast (consisting of a filet mignon wrapped in bacon, scrambled e…

                                                                                                        theverge.com/science/918596/al

                                                                                                        [The Verge]

                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                          @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                          May 2026’s Pixel update is here to fix charging speeds and camera app freezes

                                                                                                          The Pixel's May 2026 update is live!

                                                                                                          androidauthority.com/may-2026-

                                                                                                          [Android Authority]

                                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                            @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                            Orchid, the buzzy Tame Impala synth, is back in a gorgeous clear colorway

                                                                                                            It’s clearly a looker. | Image: Telepathic Instruments The Telepathic Instruments Orchid has been unavailable for a few months now. But a new batch is ready to drop on May 11th for $649, and the company is celebrating w…

                                                                                                            theverge.com/gadgets/920264/or

                                                                                                            [The Verge]

                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                              @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                              Amazon Photos challenges Google Photos with fresh redesign

                                                                                                              Amazon Photos just got a big redesign and natural language search.

                                                                                                              androidauthority.com/amazon-ph

                                                                                                              [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                OpenAI is reportedly launching a phone for ChatGPT

                                                                                                                OpenAI's first hardware product might be a phone instead of a mysterious Jony Ive gadget. As reported by MacRumors, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared details about the rumored phone, claiming OpenAI is "fast-trac…

                                                                                                                theverge.com/ai-artificial-int

                                                                                                                [The Verge]

                                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                  @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                  Google, Microsoft, and xAI will allow the US government to review their new AI models

                                                                                                                  Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and Elon Musk's xAI have agreed to allow the US government to review new AI models before they're released to the public. In an announcement on Tuesday, the Commerce Department's Center for A…

                                                                                                                  theverge.com/ai-artificial-int

                                                                                                                  [The Verge]

                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                    @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                    Wish you could upgrade your phone battery? This brand is making it a reality

                                                                                                                    A proper battery boost without the painful price tag.

                                                                                                                    androidauthority.com/xiaomi-13

                                                                                                                    [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                      @techwire@social.gamefan.net

                                                                                                                      Fitbit’s Public Preview app is missing data for some users

                                                                                                                      The Today tab is showing up blank for some.

                                                                                                                      androidauthority.com/fitbit-ap

                                                                                                                      [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                        [?]Volker » 🌐
                                                                                                                        @fedi_vol@sueden.social

                                                                                                                        Jetzt hat auch mein Posteo Konto ein S/MIME Zertifikat. Direkt dort gekauft.
                                                                                                                        Das Zertifikat dann auf Linux, Mac und iPhone eingerichtet.
                                                                                                                        Ein bisschen fummeln auf dem iPhone, weil ich dann noch zum testen die Schlüssel aus den signiert verschickten Mails extra importieren musste.
                                                                                                                        Aber jetzt können alle Geräte signierte und verschlüsselte Mails schicken.
                                                                                                                        Muss ich nur jemand finden, der das auch macht :D
                                                                                                                        Hashtags am Ende:

                                                                                                                          [?]Italian News by RSS » 🌐
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                                                                                                                          Punto Informatico: Intel e Samsung potrebbero realizzare i processori Apple

                                                                                                                          Secondo Bloomberg, Apple avrebbe avviato discussioni con Intel e Samsung per la realizzazione dei futuri chip nelle loro fabbriche statunitensi.
                                                                                                                          The post Intel e Samsung potrebbero realizzare i processori Apple appeared first on Punto Informatico.

                                                                                                                          Intel and Samsung could produce Apple’s processors.

                                                                                                                          According to Bloomberg, Apple has begun discussions with Intel and Samsung to produce future chips in their US factories.
                                                                                                                          Intel and Samsung Could Produce Apple Processors appeared first on Punto Informatico.

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                                                                                                                            [?]Mac & i » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                            Studie mit Apple-Health-Daten: Hörverlust hängt mit Mobilität im Alltag zusammen

                                                                                                                            Eine groß angelegte Studie der Uni Michigan zeigt: Ein schlechteres Gehör korreliert mit einer langsameren Gehgeschwindigkeit. Die Daten lieferten iPhones.

                                                                                                                            heise.de/news/Studie-mit-Apple

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                                                                                                                            Compania 🍏 vrea să apeleze la și pentru fabricarea cipurilor dispozitivelor sale în 🇺🇸.

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                                                                                                                            Researchers gaslit Claude into giving instructions to build explosives

                                                                                                                            Anthropic has spent years building itself up as the safe AI company. But new security research shared with The Verge suggests Claude's carefully crafted helpful personality may itself be a vulnerability. Researchers at …

                                                                                                                            theverge.com/ai-artificial-int

                                                                                                                            [The Verge]

                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                              Bose takes a swing at Sonos with its new home speakers

                                                                                                                              The new Bose Ultra Speaker can be used individually, as a stereo pair, or as the rear speakers in an Atmos setup. Last Thursday, in a staged home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, I sat on a couch that was a bit too …

                                                                                                                              theverge.com/tech/923686/bose-

                                                                                                                              [The Verge]

                                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                Google DeepMind workers are unionizing over AI military contracts

                                                                                                                                Staffers at Google DeepMind's headquarters have voted to unionize in an effort to prevent the AI firm's technology from being used by Israel and the US military. In a letter to Google management on Tuesday, employees re…

                                                                                                                                theverge.com/tech/923918/googl

                                                                                                                                [The Verge]

                                                                                                                                  [?]Mac & i » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                  @macandi@social.heise.de

                                                                                                                                  Vibe-Coding: Druck auf Apple wegen App-Store-Abweisungen

                                                                                                                                  Schnell mit dem iPhone eigene Programme entwickeln: Das versprechen Vibe-Coding-Apps. Doch noch werden sie nur unter bestimmten Umständen von Apple zugelassen.

                                                                                                                                  heise.de/news/Vibe-Coding-Druc

                                                                                                                                    [?]heise online English » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                    Apple Chips: Reports of US manufacturing by Intel and even Samsung emerge again

                                                                                                                                    Apple has long been looking for alternatives to its sole manufacturer TSMC. Now, Intel and even Samsung were apparently on the shortlist again.

                                                                                                                                    heise.de/en/news/Apple-Chips-R

                                                                                                                                      [?]heise online English » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                      iOS 26.5 is coming: Release Notes available

                                                                                                                                      Apple will present its next iOS version in the coming days. The iPhone company has already revealed what's inside.

                                                                                                                                      heise.de/en/news/iOS-26-5-is-c

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                                                                                                                                        The real reason why Gemini Veo won, and ChatGPT Sora failed

                                                                                                                                        Why accessibility and ecosystem matter more than the best demos.

                                                                                                                                        androidauthority.com/why-gemin

                                                                                                                                        [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                          [?]Mac & i » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                          @macandi@social.heise.de

                                                                                                                                          iOS 26.5 im Anmarsch: Release Notes verfügbar

                                                                                                                                          Apple legt in den kommenden Tagen seine nächste iOS-Version vor. Was drin steckt, hat der iPhone-Konzern bereits verraten.

                                                                                                                                          heise.de/news/iOS-26-5-im-Anma

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                                                                                                                                            Samsung should be worried about the Motorola Razr Fold

                                                                                                                                            On paper, the Motorola Razr outclasses the Z Fold 7 in every way.

                                                                                                                                            androidauthority.com/samsung-s

                                                                                                                                            [Android Authority]

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                                                                                                                                              New server-focused SPEC CPU 2026 benchmarking suite has results for a Raspberry Pi 5 — updated tools feature more tests and can run a wide range of systems

                                                                                                                                              The SPEC CPU 2026 features more tests and an emphasis on portability, running on everything from fleets of servers down to a Raspberry Pi.

                                                                                                                                              tomshardware.com/pc-components

                                                                                                                                              [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                Some of the best-selling Android phones in 2026 skip a feature you take for granted

                                                                                                                                                Don't expect an Android flagship on the list, either.

                                                                                                                                                androidauthority.com/q1-2026-b

                                                                                                                                                [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                  T-Mobile Customers Can Now Use Satellite Connectivity in Canada and New Zealand

                                                                                                                                                  T-Mobile's Starlink satellite connectivity is now available for T-Mobile users who are traveling in Canada and New Zealand. T-Mobile users have previously had access to cellular connectivity through roaming agreements i…

                                                                                                                                                  macrumors.com/2026/05/04/t-mob

                                                                                                                                                  [MacRumors]

                                                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                    iOS 26.5 Brings End-to-End Encryption to iPhone-Android RCS Messages

                                                                                                                                                    End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android devices is coming in iOS 26.5, Apple confirmed today. The feature is listed in Apple's iOS 26.5 release notes. Apple says end-to-end encrypted ‌RC…

                                                                                                                                                    macrumors.com/2026/05/04/ios-2

                                                                                                                                                    [MacRumors]

                                                                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                      iOS 27 Will Let You Create Custom Wallet Passes

                                                                                                                                                      Back in April, we highlighted a new add-your-own card Wallet app option coming in iOS 27, and now Bloomberg has shared additional information. At the time, we said Apple was working on a feature that would let users gen…

                                                                                                                                                      macrumors.com/2026/05/04/ios-2

                                                                                                                                                      [MacRumors]

                                                                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                        macOS Tahoe 26.5 Release Candidate Now Available

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

                                                                                                                                                        macrumors.com/2026/05/04/macos

                                                                                                                                                        [MacRumors]

                                                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                          Samsung can’t stop leaking its upcoming foldables in One UI 9

                                                                                                                                                          Samsung is cutting out the leak middleman with these images of its upcoming foldables.

                                                                                                                                                          androidauthority.com/samsung-w

                                                                                                                                                          [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                            OpenAI might be fast-tracking its AI phone with a powerful new MediaTek chip

                                                                                                                                                            The device is now expected to go into mass production as early as the first half of 2027.

                                                                                                                                                            androidauthority.com/openai-ph

                                                                                                                                                            [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                              Apple Seeds iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Release Candidates to Developers

                                                                                                                                                              Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the fourth betas. Registered develo…

                                                                                                                                                              macrumors.com/2026/05/04/ios-2

                                                                                                                                                              [MacRumors]

                                                                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                Apple Seeds watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5 and visionOS 26.5 Release Candidates

                                                                                                                                                                Apple today provided developers with the release candidate versions of upcoming watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple released the fourth betas for …

                                                                                                                                                                macrumors.com/2026/05/04/apple

                                                                                                                                                                [MacRumors]

                                                                                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                  iOS 26.5 Coming Soon With These New Features

                                                                                                                                                                  iOS 26.5 is expected to be released next week, following more than a month of beta testing. The update is relatively minor, but there are a couple of new features and changes across the operating system that we have rec…

                                                                                                                                                                  macrumors.com/2026/05/04/ios-2

                                                                                                                                                                  [MacRumors]

                                                                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                    M4 iPad Air Hits New Low Prices on Amazon, Available From $519.99

                                                                                                                                                                    Amazon today has expanded its sale on the M4 iPad Air with new all-time low prices on a handful of models. This includes both 11-inch and 13-inch models of the brand new 2026 M4 iPad Air. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate…

                                                                                                                                                                    macrumors.com/2026/05/04/m4-ip

                                                                                                                                                                    [MacRumors]

                                                                                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                      Apple Announces 2026 Pride Band, Watch Face, and iPhone Wallpaper

                                                                                                                                                                      Apple today introduced its 2026 Pride Collection, including a new Apple Watch band, watch face, and a matching wallpaper for the iPhone and iPad. Apple said its Pride Collection celebrates LGBTQ+ communities around the …

                                                                                                                                                                      macrumors.com/2026/05/04/apple

                                                                                                                                                                      [MacRumors]

                                                                                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                        watchOS 27 to Offer New Watch Faces, Including 'Modular Ultra' Variant

                                                                                                                                                                        For watchOS 27, Apple is testing new Apple Watch faces, and one of them is a simpler version of an existing Apple Watch Ultra watch face that could be coming to standard Series models. Writing in his latest Power On new…

                                                                                                                                                                        macrumors.com/2026/05/04/watch

                                                                                                                                                                        [MacRumors]

                                                                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                          Intel swipes Qualcomm veteran of 25 years to lead client computing — Alex Katouzian jumps ship to oversee consumer CPUs and physical AI

                                                                                                                                                                          Intel appoints Alex Katouzian to lead client computing and physical AI efforts and confirms Pushkar Ranade as CTO, signaling a deeper shift toward AI-driven and edge computing systems

                                                                                                                                                                          tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                                                                                                                          [Tom's Hardware]

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                                                                                                                                                                            Trump administration considers mandatory pre-release vetting of AI models — Anthropic's Mythos cited as catalyst for policy reversal

                                                                                                                                                                            The Trump administration is said to be discussing an executive order that would establish a government review process for new AI models before they’re released to the public.

                                                                                                                                                                            tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                                                                                                                            [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                              We just ordered Walmart’s new budget Google TV streamer — and now you can too

                                                                                                                                                                              There's still no official announcement, but it doesn't matter now.

                                                                                                                                                                              androidauthority.com/walmart-o

                                                                                                                                                                              [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                Secretlab launches Mandalorian Titan Evo gaming chair in Star Wars collection for May the 4th — collab builds with a new high-end themed chair

                                                                                                                                                                                Secretlab dropped a Mandalorian Edition, along with other Star Wars-themed designs, to its Titan Evo gaming chair lineup on Star Wars Day.

                                                                                                                                                                                tomshardware.com/peripherals/g

                                                                                                                                                                                [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                  [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                  AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G APU breaks cover in early benchmarks — six-core Zen 5 chip goes head-to-head with the Ryzen 5 8600G for budget PC builders

                                                                                                                                                                                  The Ryzen AI 5 435G shows similar performance to the existing Ryzen 5 8600G in new Geekbench 6 benchmarks.

                                                                                                                                                                                  tomshardware.com/pc-components

                                                                                                                                                                                  [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                    CISA flags actively exploited ‘Copy Fail’ Linux kernel flaw enabling root takeover across major distros — unpatched systems may remain vulnerable to attack

                                                                                                                                                                                    CISA warns of the actively exploited “Copy Fail” Linux flaw (CVE-2026-31431), enabling root access, with a public exploit released before patches were ready.

                                                                                                                                                                                    tomshardware.com/software/linu

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                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                      Save $1,100 on this prebuilt gaming rig with Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti, Intel 14900KF, 32GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage — AB Kaze II Aqua on deep discount

                                                                                                                                                                                      Newegg deal actually delivers. Score the ABS Kaze II Aqua with i9-14900KF and RTX 5070 Ti for $2,175 with code—over $1,100 off a powerful, ready-to-game prebuilt.

                                                                                                                                                                                      tomshardware.com/pc-components

                                                                                                                                                                                      [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                        Android phone slow? I changed 2 developer settings for an instant speed boost

                                                                                                                                                                                        Skip the optimizer apps. Simply enable Android Developer Options to unlock these performance-enhancing features. It's much easier than you think.

                                                                                                                                                                                        zdnet.com/article/android-phon

                                                                                                                                                                                        [ZDNet]

                                                                                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                          AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 APU could arrive with 192GB of unified memory — leaked PassMark benchmarks suggest modest update over Strix Halo

                                                                                                                                                                                          The Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 appears to retain the same core configuration as its predecessor while adding more unified memory and slightly better performance.

                                                                                                                                                                                          tomshardware.com/pc-components

                                                                                                                                                                                          [Tom's Hardware]

                                                                                                                                                                                            [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                            This wearable gadget effectively soothes my migraines and headaches, and it's under $50

                                                                                                                                                                                            The Renpho Eyeris 2 Massager helps alleviate my headaches and tired eyes, and I can stream music with it too.

                                                                                                                                                                                            zdnet.com/article/renpho-eyeri

                                                                                                                                                                                            [ZDNet]

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                                                                                                                                                                                              Valve just imported 50 tons of game consoles in two days

                                                                                                                                                                                              We still don't know when Valve will launch the Steam Machine, but we may not have to wait too long. Valve just imported roughly 50 tons of "Game Consoles" into the United States in the two-day period between May 1st and…

                                                                                                                                                                                              theverge.com/news/923461/valve

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                                                                                                                                                                                                [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                Verizon will give you a free Samsung Galaxy S26, watch, and tablet right now - how to qualify

                                                                                                                                                                                                The latest add-a-line deal gets you a free Galaxy S26, Galaxy Watch 8, and Galaxy Tab S10 FE Tablet at Verizon.

                                                                                                                                                                                                zdnet.com/article/samsung-gala

                                                                                                                                                                                                [ZDNet]

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  It used to be so easy to view Certificates in Safari.. Now I have a button to Summarize the site instead. Thanks for dumbing down Safari...

                                                                                                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                    I tested Google Maps vs. Apple Maps to find the best navigation app - and this one wins

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Apple Maps has improved over the years, but how does it compare to Google Maps today? Here's which one is best.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    zdnet.com/article/google-maps-

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      Testing MacOS on the Apple Network Server 2.0 ROMs

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Earlier this year, Mac OS and Windows NT-capable ROMs were discovered for Apple’s unique AIX Network Server. Cameron Kaiser has since spent more time digging into just how capable these ROMs are, and has published another one of his detailed stories about his efforts.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Well, thanks to Jeff Walther who generously built a few replica RO

                                                                                                                                                                                                      osnews.com/story/144886/testin

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        Elon Musk will settle the feds’ Twitter lawsuit with pocket change

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Last year, the SEC sued Elon Musk over the way his acquisition of Twitter (now X, and a part of SpaceX) started, and today it announced a settlement that looks like a massive bargain, while Musk's own lawsuit against Sa…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        theverge.com/tech/923612/elon-

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                                                                                                                                                                                                          [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          This 4TB WD Black SSD for 50% off at Best Buy is a deal I can seriously recommend

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The cost of SSDs, RAM, and other PC components has skyrocketed, but Best Buy is offering an impressive 53% discount on the 4TB WD Black SN850X.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          zdnet.com/article/wd-black-sn8

                                                                                                                                                                                                          [ZDNet]

                                                                                                                                                                                                            [?]Bryce » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                            After doing research, I thought I would let you all know that I finally decided on a new laptop, which I plan to load on.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            I will be getting a 16-in., so that will be one less device for me.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            I’m still a little anxious about how hands on one of the components might be, but I’m also excited to see how things turn out and also get a computer that won’t need to be tossed out due to components that are being soldered on these days going bad.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Thanks for the help, guys.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              Miss Windows XP or 7? Then I have a free, open-source alternative for you

                                                                                                                                                                                                              If you're looking for a Windows alternative, but aren't ready for Linux, the open-source ReactOS is now as easy to install as Windows.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              zdnet.com/article/reactos-will

                                                                                                                                                                                                              [ZDNet]

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                How this travel company's AI rollout drove a 73% satisfaction boost: A 5-step playbook for your business

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Too many AI explorations get stuck at the starting gate. Here's how to ensure your agents reach the finishing line.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                zdnet.com/article/ai-rollout-p

                                                                                                                                                                                                                [ZDNet]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  [?]Fishd » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Current Apple software quality in a nutshell.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Airplane mode enabled, WiFi and Bluetooth still active. Unable to switch it in the detailed control panel section.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Fantastic.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Screenshot showing Apple software settings broken on the latest iPadOS. Likely ‘fixed’ by a reboot … but why?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Alt...Screenshot showing Apple software settings broken on the latest iPadOS. Likely ‘fixed’ by a reboot … but why?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    [?]TechWire ⚡ » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The rise and risks of agent management platforms

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Agent management platforms offer orchestration and operational discipline to growing networks of agents.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    zdnet.com/article/the-rise-and

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    [ZDNet]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]Italian News by RSS » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Punto Informatico: Apple elimina il Mac mini da 256 GB: prezzo base più alto

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Apple non vende più la versione del Mac mini con 256 GB di storage (729,00 euro), quindi il prezzo base è ora 979,00 euro per la versione da 512 GB.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The post Apple elimina il Mac mini da 256 GB: prezzo base più alto appeared first on Punto Informatico.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Apple removes the 256GB Mac mini: base price is higher.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Apple no longer sells the Mac mini with 256 GB of storage (729.00 euros), so the base price is now 979.00 euros for the 512 GB version.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      punto-informatico.it/apple-eli

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        T-Mobile’s off-grid satellite coverage now works beyond the US

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        T-Satellite coverage can now be a safety net for T-Mobile customers roaming in Canada and New Zealand.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        androidauthority.com/t-mobile-

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        [Android Authority]

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Give your 'human-level agents' a proper head start with these 3 best practices

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Focusing on governance, evaluation, and starting small can increase your AI agents' prospects for making it into production

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          zdnet.com/article/doing-these-

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          [ZDNet]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            [?]heise online English » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Data protection & innovation "endangered": Apple's chief annoyed by EU

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Apple's Policy Boss Kyle Andeer criticizes the Digital Markets Act, stating Apple is severely frustrated by the EU's approach.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Google’s got a new tool for making sure your phone is running the Android apps it should

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The blockchain-like record verifies official app releases.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The 5 myths of the agentic coding apocalypse

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Agentic AI promises faster coding, but hidden risks in testing, security, and maintenance could derail projects unless developers rethink how they manage, validate, and supervise machine-generated software at scale

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The creator of Roomba is back with a furry robot companion

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The first “Familiar” from Colin Angle’s new startup, Familiar Machines & Magic, is a robot that is designed to live in your home and interact autonomously with family members. | Image: Familiar Machines and Magic Colin …

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The best Star Wars Day deals

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    May the Fourth be with us all on this Star Wars Day. While things have been relatively quiet with the multimedia gold mine that is Star Wars, with just some murmurs about upcoming movies (The Mandalorian and Grogu exclu…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      GameStop makes $56 billion offer to acquire eBay

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      GameStop has made an offer to acquire eBay for $56 billion, which comes as part of GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's plan to transform the online marketplace into a "legit competitor to Amazon," he tells The Wall Street Journal…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        This popular Spotify podcast feature may soon be available for music as well

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        It's unclear if this feature will be available for both free and Premium users.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Hisense aggressively cuts the price of its RGB LED TV on release day

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Hisense UR9 - the first RGB LED TV to be released this year - is now available for much less than originally revealed. The 65-inch UR9 is now $1,999, while the 75-inch model is $2,999, and the 85-inch is $3,999. (Th…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Google Family Link bug blocks outgoing calls, but these workarounds might help

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Not all users are finding relief from available workarounds.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Tim Cook: Erster großer Fehler war Apple Maps

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Der Umstieg von Google Maps auf den eigenen Kartendienst war 2012 für Apple peinlich – und führte zu Verwerfungen. Der aus dem Amt scheidende CEO erinnert sich.

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