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Search results for tag #apple

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iPhone discounts lift Apple to second place in China’s shrinking smartphone market

In a report released today, Counterpoint Research says that despite the discounts seen during China’s 618 shopping period, smartphone sales declined 13% from the year-ago period. Here are the details.

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    Apple asks judge to pause Epic Games case during Supreme Court review

    Apple has submitted a request to pause further proceedings in its legal battle with Epic Games in the Northern District of California while the Supreme Court reviews part of the case. Here are the details.

    9to5mac.com/2026/07/07/apple-a

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      Apple must continue to age-verify users in Texas, says one-sentence ruling

      Apple must continue to carry out age verification of iPhone users in Texas after the Supreme Court denied a request to pause enforcement of the law. The iPhone maker strongly opposed the law, with Tim Cook going as far …

      9to5mac.com/2026/07/07/apple-m

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        Siri AI can pull info from third-party apps in the latest developer beta

        We’ve been looking out for new features in iOS 27 beta 3, and we’ve now found an additional one: the latest developer beta allows Siri AI to access information from third-party apps. The only examples seen so far are pu…

        9to5mac.com/2026/07/07/siri-ai

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          Our choice of AI assistant really matters, says Tony Fadell – and raises big questions

          “Father of the iPod” Tony Fadell has written a lengthy column in which he argues that our choice of AI assistant really matters, but also raises some huge questions that need to be addressed. He says the reason the iPho…

          9to5mac.com/2026/07/07/our-cho

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            Apple @ Work Podcast: The 3 pillars of AI for the Apple enterprise

            Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and au…

            9to5mac.com/2026/07/07/the-3-p

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              MagSafe Monday: The NOCO XGrid XDS3 is the perfect StandBy mode companion

              If you look around all the normal wbesites for a 3-in-1 MagSafe charger for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, you will find hundreds of options made of plastic. They all work well, but sometimes you might want something…

              9to5mac.com/2026/07/06/noco-xg

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                iOS 27 beta 3 makes it easier to adjust AirPods Adaptive mode intensity

                A new Listening Mode setting lets users more easily adjust how much ambient noise their AirPods can allow through in Adaptive mode. Here are the details.

                9to5mac.com/2026/07/06/ios-27-

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                  Apple overhauls RAW photo processing with iOS 27, showcases impressive results

                  With iOS 27 and its companion systems, Apple is introducing a new version of its system-level RAW image processing engine. It uses machine learning to greatly improve detail and reduce noise, including when reprocessing…

                  9to5mac.com/2026/07/06/apple-o

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                    Apple will launch two new products this year that could reshape iPad’s future

                    The iPad is 16 years old, but two new products Apple is rumored to launch this year could have a major impact on reshaping the tablet’s future.

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                      iOS 27 beta 3 lets users fine-tune how Siri sounds

                      With iOS 27 beta 3, users can now fine-tune how the new Siri AI sounds using separate controls for speaking pace and expressivity. Here are the details.

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                        Score Summer-Ready Anker Accessories at Rare Low Prices This Weekend

                        Anker's Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has dropped to $99.74 on Amazon, down from $149.99. This is one of Anker's newest accessories, and Amazon's sale today is a match of the all-time low price that we last tra…

                        macrumors.com/2026/07/11/summe

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                          Two Apple Stores in U.S. Are Moving Soon

                          Two of Apple's retail stores in the U.S. will be relocating later this month, although they will only be a short distance from their existing locations. Apple Renaissance at Colony Park Apple Queens Center in Elmhurst, …

                          macrumors.com/2026/07/10/two-a

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                            iOS 27: What's New With the Mail App

                            Apple's Mail app is getting some useful updates in iOS 27, with Apple making big improvements to search and introducing new AI features. Search ‌iOS 27‌ has an overhauled search system that extends to the Mail app. Inst…

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                              Oregon’s Attorney General withdraws effort to delay Paramount and Warner Bros. merger

                              Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield had been seeking documents from Paramount related to its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Rayfield also asked a state circuit court judge to delay the closing of the deal by 60 da…

                              theverge.com/policy/964493/ore

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                                Top Stories: 'iPhone Ultra' and Apple TV Rumors, iOS 27 Beta 3, and More

                                Apple's annual iPhone event is just two months away, but we're still not quite clear on when and in what quantities the new foldable "iPhone Ultra" will be available. It sounds like we could end up in a situation simila…

                                macrumors.com/2026/07/11/top-s

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                                  The MacRumors Show: Goodbye MacBook Pro? MacBook Ultra Is Coming

                                  On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the future of Apple's increasingly tangled high-end MacBook lineup, including the entry-level MacBook Pro and the rumored "MacBook Ultra." Subscribe to The MacRum…

                                  macrumors.com/2026/07/10/the-m

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                                    iPhone 18 Pro Max Component Costs Could Rise Nearly $300

                                    The bill of materials for the iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to rise by nearly $300 compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, according to a new Counterpoint Research analysis. The estimate covers the 1TB storage model. NAND fl…

                                    macrumors.com/2026/07/10/iphon

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                                      $450 Off a MacBook Pro? The Best Apple Discounts You Can Grab Today

                                      There are a few solid low prices on Apple devices available this week, including $99 off the Apple Watch Ultra 3, $150 off the M5 MacBook Air, and $450 off the M5 Pro MacBook Pro. You'll also find great deals on Anker a…

                                      macrumors.com/2026/07/10/best-

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                                        This 3D-printed electric motorbike folds into your luggage — creator warns it is 'super fast... way too fast'

                                        Ivan Miranda has released the design files for the Mirandetta, a 3D-printed electric scooter that breaks down to fit inside a suitcase.

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                                          OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas Browser Is Shutting Down

                                          OpenAI says it is shuttering its ChatGPT Atlas browser. When it was released last October, the company said the agentic browser was designed around the question "What if you could chat with your web browser?" The query …

                                          macrumors.com/2026/07/10/opena

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                                            Apple Reportedly Slashes iPhone 17 Demand Forecast Amid Rising Costs

                                            Apple has significantly lowered its demand expectations for the standard iPhone 17 because of rising hardware costs, a Chinese leaker claimed today. According to the account "Fixed Focus Digital" on Weibo, some producti…

                                            macrumors.com/2026/07/10/apple

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                                              Foldable iPhone Ultra Battery Capacity Allegedly Registered by Supplier

                                              Apple's battery supplier has registered two new battery cells believed to be destined for the company's rumored foldable iPhone, according to a prolific Chinese leaker. In a post on Weibo, the leaker known as Digital Ch…

                                              macrumors.com/2026/07/10/folda

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                                                Newegg packs Ryzen 5 9600X and 16GB DDR5 into a $520 combo — bundles also include a B650 motherboard and 240mm AIO liquid cooler

                                                Gamers looking to build a budget-friendly AM5 PC can pick up a Ryzen 5 9600X, a Gigabyte B650M motherboard, and a Corsair DDR5 memory bundle, with a free 240mm liquid cooler included.

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                                                  [?]Blake Patterson » 🌐
                                                  @blakespot@oldbytes.space

                                                  Recent photo of a vintage computer (Apple IIe) taken with a vintage camera (Apple QuickTake 200) and extracted with vintage software (Fuji's DS-7 software for Windows 95).

                                                  Photo of Apple IIe computer taken with Apple QuickTake 200 digital camera

                                                  Alt...Photo of Apple IIe computer taken with Apple QuickTake 200 digital camera

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                                                    That's almost funny.

                                                    Computerworld: ‘Rotten to its core’ — Apple files an explosive lawsuit against OpenAI computerworld.com/article/4195 @jonnyevans

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                                                      FL Studio head Constantin Koehncke turns to Reddit for feedback and fun

                                                      If you're a music maker of a certain age, then you probably once dabbled with a pirated copy of a little app called Fruity Loops. These days it's called FL Studio, and Constantin Koehncke, is the man responsible for she…

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                                                        Nintendo’s Talking Flower got a small price cut

                                                        If you’re the type of person who could always use a little extra positive affirmation, or you have a weakness for weird gadgets, the Talking Flower might be of interest. I’m only kind of serious. The toy is based on a c…

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                                                          Bambu Lab collabs with Insta360 for epic design contest — win thousands in 3D printers, Luna Ultra cameras, and gift cards

                                                          Your design concept could win a next-gen camera and 3D printer.

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                                                            AMD RX 9070 GRE collapses to $499 to save 1440p gaming — RDNA 4 price slips 9% to steal a piece of Nvidia's mid-range pie

                                                            AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE has received its first price cut since launching outside China, making the 1440p-focused RDNA 4 graphics card a more compelling alternative to Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti 16GB.

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                                                              SK Hynix says 2027 will be the 'worst year' for memory shortage, forecasts crunch to last until 2030 — CEO shares grim outlook on the day SK Hynix gets listed on Nasdaq

                                                              SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung says the memory shortage will get even worse in 2027, and claiming the RAM crunch will last at least until the turn of the decade.

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                                                                Microsoft struggles to fulfill its 2030 sustainability promise amid carbon-heavy AI expansions — the company's chief sustainability officer claims the target…

                                                                Microsoft's carbon emissions jumped 25% in FY2025 as AI data center expansion outpaced sustainability gains, despite progress in water conservation and waste reduction.

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                                                                  ICE are heavily armed killers. They’re also huge losers

                                                                  Federal agents patrol the halls of immigration court at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in December 2025. | Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images Donald Trump's Homeland Security regime …

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                                                                    Razer Soma Chroma Gaming Chair Review: Light on adjustability, but heavy on RGBs

                                                                    If you’d like a dose of RGBs to go with your gaming chair, the Soma Chroma delivers for $499.

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                                                                      A tasty RPG that will make you very hungry

                                                                      Roleplaying games are often defined by excess. Storylines that span dozens of hours, side quests so big they could be their own game, massive worlds that require complex maps to explore, and casts so big you start forge…

                                                                      theverge.com/entertainment/964

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                                                                        [?]James Cridland » 🌐
                                                                        @james@bne.social

                                                                        Fediverse! What is the bare minimum iPhone that you'd recommend for a 13 year-old? I see lots of "renewed" cheap iPhones, like an iPhone SE, 11, 12 or 13. What is a sensible model that won't be horribly out of support in the next 18 months, and which is supported by Family Link or similar controls for parents?

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                                                                          I tried DuckDuckGo’s new and free YouTube ad blocker. Here’s how it works

                                                                          No Premium? No problem. DuckDuckGo-t your back!

                                                                          androidauthority.com/duckduckg

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                                                                            Colibrì proof-of-concept gains frontier-level 1.5-TB AI model — novel approach runs on only 25GB of RAM and shows promise for local AI setups

                                                                            Colibrì proof-of-concept gets a frontier-level AI model running on only 25 GB of RAM and a modest CPU

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                                                                              The Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete has the recipe for success, but it’s a little needy

                                                                              The Dreame X60 Max Ultra Complete is an ultra-premium floor-cleaning system that requires a little too much intervention.

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                                                                                I used to love Claude, but the latest models are slowly ruining it

                                                                                This isn't the Claude I used to love.

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                                                                                  I wish someone told me about these 5 Android Auto settings before I bought my new car

                                                                                  A few Android Auto settings go a long way.

                                                                                  androidauthority.com/first-car

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                                                                                    Anthropic Adds 'Reflect' Feature to Claude for Tracking Your Usage

                                                                                    Anthropic is updating Claude with a new "Reflect" feature that's akin to Spotify Wrapped. Reflect lets you look back on how you've been using Claude, and for how long. Reflect includes a summary of Claude usage, incorpo…

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                                                                                      OpenAI Debuts ChatGPT Work Agent and New GPT-5.6 Models

                                                                                      OpenAI today announced ChatGPT Work, a ChatGPT agent with built-in Codex that can complete tasks across web, mobile, and desktop using information from your apps. ChatGPT Work can execute multi-step tasks, using schedul…

                                                                                      macrumors.com/2026/07/09/opena

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                                                                                        I tried the new Google Photos Android app redesign, and now I want it in every Google app

                                                                                        It's a small change, but a welcome one.

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                                                                                          Duolingo is breaking users’ language courses — and it’s exactly why I quit

                                                                                          What's the point of a language learning app that won't let you keep learning?

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                                                                                            Apple Exploring Ways to Run Much Larger AI Models Directly on iPhones

                                                                                            Apple has held meetings with PrismML about ways it could use the startup's technology to run much larger AI models directly on iPhones, according to The Information. The report said PrismML has managed to shrink down Al…

                                                                                            macrumors.com/2026/07/09/apple

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                                                                                              Apple klagt gegen OpenAI wegen Abwerbung

                                                                                              OpenAI entwickelt ein Gerät speziell für die Nutzung mit Künstlicher Intelligenz. Dabei wurden auch Apple-Mitarbeiter verpflichtet. Jetzt gibt es eine Klage.

                                                                                              heise.de/news/Apple-klagt-gege

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                                                                                              Apple TV and MLB Release August Schedule for 'Friday Night Baseball'

                                                                                              Apple and MLB today released the August schedule for Apple TV's weekly Friday Night Baseball doubleheader. Related Roundup: Apple TV Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy) Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater This arti…

                                                                                              macrumors.com/2026/07/09/apple

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                                                                                                Sonos, Sony, Anker and More: The Best Amazon Accessory Deals Right Now

                                                                                                There's a big accessory sale happening on Amazon this week, with the year's best prices on Anker chargers, Samsung monitors, Sonos audio products, and much more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of thes…

                                                                                                macrumors.com/2026/07/09/sonos

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                                                                                                  [?]Andreas M. Heitmann :batman: » 🌐
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                                                                                                  hat heute meine Daten gerettet. Etwas, das nicht geschafft hat in mehreren Anläufen. Es hat recht lange gedauert, aber das Ergebnis zählt.

                                                                                                  Geschrieben auf meinem gebrauchten Lenovo Thinkpad T480 mit Cachy OS als Linux-Testrechner.

                                                                                                  Gute Nacht :-) ...

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                                                                                                    Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of trade secrets — claims company mentored incoming employees on bringing confidential information

                                                                                                    Apple sued OpenAI, including its own former employees, over the theft of trade secrets as both companies build up AI hardware businesses.

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                                                                                                      SK hynix and TetraMem collaborate on experimental chip to bolster energy efficiency for edge AI devices —…

                                                                                                      SK hynix, TetraMem, and the University of Southern California built a memristor-based in-memory computing system-on-chip for AI edge devices, achieving promising energy efficiency, but failed to demonstrate its full pot…

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                                                                                                        Anthropic says it can read Claude's 'thoughts,' as detailed in new research paper — models observed to ha…

                                                                                                        Anthropic has discovered an internal "J-space" for its Claude AI that displays similarities to human internal processing. While the AI developer anthropomorphizes it as thought, it may yet prove useful as a method of im…

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                                                                                                          Steam sales reportedly topped $11 billion during H1 2026 due to shifting trends — staggering growth drive…

                                                                                                          Steam made an estimated $11.1 billion in revenue in the first six months of 2026, according to estimates from research firm Alinea Analytics. That's more than it did in the entire pandemic-ridden year of 2020. In fact, …

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                                                                                                            Tencent is reportedly in talks to acquire Manus from Meta, following Beijing intervention — company expec…

                                                                                                            Tencent is in talks with Manus and other investors to raise the $2 billion needed to buy back the startup from Meta. Beijing ordered the two companies to unwind the deal six months after the surprise announcement of its…

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                                                                                                              SK hynix raises a record $26.5 billion in historic U.S. IPO — South Korean memory giant to fund massive HBM manufacturing expansions

                                                                                                              SK hynix raised $26.5 billion in a record-breaking Nasdaq IPO, as it plans to channel the windfall from surging AI demand and sold-out HBM supply to fund new fabs.

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                                                                                                                Nanya to quadruple capital spending to $6.2 billion in 2027 as DRAM prices push gross margin to 79.5% — Q2 revenue skyrockets as ASPs for memory continue to surge

                                                                                                                Nanya Technology plans capex of more than TW$200 billion ($6.2 billion) in 2027, roughly four times its budget for this year.

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                                                                                                                  Japanese chipmaker Rapidus to offer lower wafer pricing than TSMC — 2nm class silicon to be priced around $20,000 on 2027 launch

                                                                                                                  Japanese chipmaker Rapidus discloses one more aspect of its strategy: to offer lower quotes than TSMC.

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                                                                                                                    Save 84% on a two-year ExpressVPN subscription, offering four additional months for free — upgrade your privacy for under $70 with no-logs access to servers in 105 countries worldwide

                                                                                                                    Right now, you'll save $378 in total on over two years' worth of ExpressVPN, now priced at $69.72, with four extra months thrown in for free.

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                                                                                                                      Researchers turn HBM on its side to tackle AI memory’s heat wall — Korean V-Die and Japanese MOSAIC desig…

                                                                                                                      Researchers in Korea and Japan have proposed sideways-stacked DRAM designs that could push future AI memory beyond conventional HBM limits by improving cooling, bandwidth, and capacity while reducing reliance on TSV-hea…

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                                                                                                                        Logitech's MX Master 4 hits $102 at Lenovo — up your productivity game with haptic feedback and effortless scrolling

                                                                                                                        Pick up the fantastic Logitech MX Master 4 productivity mouse from Lenovo and make a saving when you stack these two Lenovo e-coupon codes.

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                                                                                                                          Micron lifts U.S. spending to $250 billion — company takes $500 million position in America's only 300 mm wafer plant

                                                                                                                          Micron has said it will invest up to $3 billion in the US semiconductor supply chain, with $500 million of that going to GlobalWafers.

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                                                                                                                            Apple Sues OpenAI, Alleging Former Employees Stole Confidential Hardware Trade Secrets petapixel.com/2026/07/10/apple

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                                                                                                                              Samsung readies Gaia AI accelerator for PCs — HP and Lenovo are reportedly validating the NPU

                                                                                                                              Samsung reportedly preps Gaia AI accelerator for client devices that is already being tested by HP and Lenovo.

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                                                                                                                                Minecraft shown running on Game Boy Color and Game Boy in 3D with textures — developer coaxed 3D look out of barely-there hardware

                                                                                                                                Because getting it to run on the Game Boy Advance clearly wasn't hard enough.

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                                                                                                                                  Red Hat will support your RHEL forever now - for a price

                                                                                                                                  Red Hat's new Long-Life Add-On extends support on a specific release for as long as you're willing to pay for it.

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                                                                                                                                    SpaceX wants to launch 100,000 more Starlink satellites - for 100x the bandwidth

                                                                                                                                    It could mean faster internet for rural customers, but not everyone is happy.

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                                                                                                                                      Sony 1000X The Collexion vs. Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: Both wow, but one is comfier

                                                                                                                                      Sony's and Bowers & Wilkins' premium headphones deliver an elevated experience, but choosing the right pair isn't as cut-and-dry as you'd think.

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                                                                                                                                        I ditched Google Drive for my own self-hosted storage - and I wish I'd done it sooner

                                                                                                                                        Nextcloud is a free and open-source storage option that offers several advantages. Here's how it works.

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                                                                                                                                          The 'learn to code' era is over - and employers are on the hook for reskilling now

                                                                                                                                          AI's ushered in a new era of reskilling. Here's what the industry can learn from the last decade's drive to put people in tech jobs.

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                                                                                                                                            You're using 3M Command strips all wrong

                                                                                                                                            3M Command strips are incredibly useful, if you use them right. These tips can turn 'it fell off the wall' into 'it's still there' years later.

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                                                                                                                                              Best wireless chargers of 2026: Expert tested

                                                                                                                                              We tested the top wireless chargers from brands like Anker and Nomad to find the ones that make powering your devices easier than ever.

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                                                                                                                                                Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing secrets to fast-track its hardware ambitions

                                                                                                                                                Apple’s bombshell OpenAI lawsuit could kill Jony Ive’s next big gadget.

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                                                                                                                                                  The best HDMI cables of 2026: Expert reviewed

                                                                                                                                                  I tested the top HDMI cables from leading brands to find the most dependable options for clear audio and video.

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                                                                                                                                                    Meta turns off the Instagram feature that let users make AI deepfakes of public accounts

                                                                                                                                                    Following significant backlash, Meta is turning off the feature it announced this week that let users generate AI images based on content from public Instagram accounts just by tagging them. The feature, as originally s…

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                                                                                                                                                      The FCC is cracking down on DJI tech that dodged the foreign drone ban

                                                                                                                                                      The Xtra Muse and the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Last year, we told you about Xtra, the company that lets DJI sneak its popular cameras into the US, and Skyrover, a brand seemingly selling …

                                                                                                                                                      theverge.com/policy/964342/fcc

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                                                                                                                                                        Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware secrets

                                                                                                                                                        Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging that engineers stole Apple secrets to advance the AI startup's hardware plans. In its complaint, Apple says it uncovered "a pattern of theft of Apple's trade secrets by OpenAI employees w…

                                                                                                                                                        theverge.com/tech/964350/apple

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                                                                                                                                                          ICE is threatening to deport witnesses of its latest shooting

                                                                                                                                                          Department of Homeland Security. | Image: The Verge Advocates are demanding that the Department of Homeland Security release bodycam footage of the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant who was k…

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                                                                                                                                                            Nvidia’s biggest RAM supplier just had a trillion-dollar debut on Wall Street

                                                                                                                                                            SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung. | Image: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images As the AI boom boosts demand for RAM, SK Hynix - one of the world's biggest suppliers of memory chips - launched on Wall Street Friday. The S…

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                                                                                                                                                              Spotify will let you fine-tune your weekly Release Radar playlist

                                                                                                                                                              Spotify is giving listeners control to fine-tune what gets surfaced for them in Release Radar - one of its most popular weekly playlists. The new options allow you to narrow the playlist to a specific genre, focus on ar…

                                                                                                                                                              theverge.com/entertainment/964

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                                                                                                                                                                Pixel 11 Pro Fold FCC listing adds support for a big Tensor G6 shake-up

                                                                                                                                                                This could be the first Tensor chip ever to not use a Samsung Exynos modem.

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                                                                                                                                                                  Bixby users are hearing weird voices they never selected

                                                                                                                                                                  Bixby reportedly keeps switching between different voices after an update, and Samsung has now responded.

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                                                                                                                                                                    Latest Galaxy Z Fold 8 leak offers your clearest look yet at Samsung’s new foldables

                                                                                                                                                                    Samsung's new foldables are launching soon, but the leaks keep coming.

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                                                                                                                                                                      Walmart may have pulled the Onn Full HD streaming stick — but for a very good reason

                                                                                                                                                                      Walmart's entry-level Onn streaming stick has disappeared from the website.

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                                                                                                                                                                        I spent a week using the Trump phone — it sucks

                                                                                                                                                                        I used the Trump phone for a week so that you don’t have to. The Trump phone was never a serious phone. Not when it was announced last June, in dodgy renders and with an incoherent spec sheet. Nor when Trump Mobile admi…

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                                                                                                                                                                          NordVPN now offers Android users protection against malicious messages

                                                                                                                                                                          NordVPN has just announced the rollout of Message Protection on Android to complement its existing Call Protection feature.

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                                                                                                                                                                            The Tapo MagCam 2K Plus drops back to its Prime Day price, with no Prime needed

                                                                                                                                                                            The Tapo MagCam 2K Plus packs 2K video, AI detection, and wire-free indoor or outdoor use for just $69.99 in this deal.

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                                                                                                                                                                              This repair-friendly phone sequel could fix everything we didn’t like from the original

                                                                                                                                                                              HMD Skyline 2 leak points to meaningful upgrades without changing the formula.

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                                                                                                                                                                                Google Photos just graduated from collage college

                                                                                                                                                                                Collage changes we saw coming earlier this month are rolling out now.

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                                                                                                                                                                                  XREAL’s affordable AR glasses are finally available in the US for $299

                                                                                                                                                                                  The company has upgraded the a01 with a detachable light shield and they're now called a01 Plus.

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                                                                                                                                                                                    [?]Andreas M. Heitmann :batman: » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                    Wenn Cachy OS es jetzt hinbekommt, meine Daten von einer SSD auf eine andere zu kopieren, ohne zu zicken, dann ist das für mich der Beweis, dass besser ist als … 😳

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                                                                                                                                                                                      Instagram and Facebook will likely require a redesign after EU rules they’re ‘addictive’

                                                                                                                                                                                      Meta is in breach of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), a preliminary investigation has found, over the "addictive" design of Instagram and Facebook. It's likely to be forced to redesign both apps and could face a fin…

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                                                                                                                                                                                        The work continues... a third vulnerability in just a few days, and like the other two, this one also affects iOS 26.5 and iOS 26.5.2. The challenge, as usual, centers on the next steps for exploitation.

                                                                                                                                                                                        The work continues... a third vulnerability in just a few days, and like the other two, this one also affects iOS 26.5 and iOS 26.5.2. The challenge, as usual, centers on the next steps for exploitation.

                                                                                                                                                                                        Alt...The work continues... a third vulnerability in just a few days, and like the other two, this one also affects iOS 26.5 and iOS 26.5.2. The challenge, as usual, centers on the next steps for exploitation.

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                                                                                                                                                                                          Google Photos’ latest UI experiment has one job: getting CapCut on your phone

                                                                                                                                                                                          This is the latest among Google's multiple attempts to promote CapCut through its apps.

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                                                                                                                                                                                            Better photos AND a smaller camera bump? This new tech could forever change phone cameras

                                                                                                                                                                                            This new tech could change the way smartphone cameras capture color.

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                                                                                                                                                                                              Motorola phones with silicon-carbon batteries beat Pixels, iPhones for battery health

                                                                                                                                                                                              Some of Motorola's new phones have silicon-carbon batteries, but what should you expect in terms of degradation?

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                                                                                                                                                                                                [?]Andreas M. Heitmann :batman: » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                bricht mal eben so einen Kopiervorgang ab und meint, eine Festplatte wäre nicht (mehr) vorhanden.

                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Versuch der Datenrettung.

                                                                                                                                                                                                Wenn das nicht klappt, muss ich die Thunderbolt-Platte umformatieren und den Kopiervorgang am Rechner durchführen.

                                                                                                                                                                                                Cachy OS versteht HFS+, aber nicht journaled.

                                                                                                                                                                                                Mac OS, was kannst du eigentlich, außer gut auszusehen ..?!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  6 hidden Samsung dial codes that unlock secret features on your Galaxy phone

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Your inner tech nerd is going to love these.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    [?]adacosta » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                    I just spent some time listening to the setup music in OS X releases 10.0 to 10.6 and it really showed how quickly evolved from its underdog status and embraced more of its mainstream corporatized destiny. Sofa Rockers, Eple, Bytecry, Exodus Honey. Where did that fun and whimsy go? Corporate IT I know influenced its removal, but for consumers, they could have continued the tradition. Just a reminder of the peak creative optimism we once had in the mid 2000's, now a distant memory.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      Indische Apple-Produktion: Günstiger dank Importerleichterungen

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Apple soll mindestens 25 Prozent aller iPhones in Indien herstellen lassen. Bislang sind auf Komponenten Zölle zu entrichten, die die Regierung nun streicht.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        Android’s local document backup tool is almost ready for prime time

                                                                                                                                                                                                        The latest Google Play services beta comes with the long-awaited Documents folder for backing up local documents.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                          Four months later, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series continues selling like hot cakes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Samsung is selling more phones than it can make.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            I’ve used Pixel phones for years. Why the upcoming Pixel 11 has me seriously worried

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Prospective Pixel 11 buyers shouldn't settle for anything less than the very best.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              I finally got the $499 Trump Phone. It’s the worst Android phone I’ve used in 2026

                                                                                                                                                                                                              THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                I tested my Fitbit Air against an 'EKG-accurate' heart rate monitor - the results surprised me

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Accuracy is the name of the health tracker game, so I put Google's latest device to the test.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Motorola Edge 70 Max leak points to a battery that puts Google and Samsung to shame

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  It's the biggest battery among the previously launched Motorola Edge phones.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Is Samsung quietly putting the Galaxy Z Fold 8 on display early? Leak shows it off with a photo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    A sneaky (alleged) retail leak from Korea suggests the tech giant might be breaking tradition to drum up early interest.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingenious father fixes dead RTX 3070 with a jerry-rigged capacitor from an old radio — Saves worried son $120 in repair costs, GPU 'works better than before' now

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      A Russian family has just saved the house $120 in GPU repairs after the father fixed it with a salvaged capacitor from an old radio.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        While the U.S. flip-flops on chip sanctions, China is building its own chip supply market — export controls are creating conditions for a Sino-Russian chip trade alliance

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        As the U.S. makes up its mind on export controls for Chinese chips, China has been developing its own supply chain, and associated trade network.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Nvidia shows off GeForce Trading Cards Series 1 — collectible cards show off games, GPUs, and tech demos, and will be available for free at upcoming events

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Nvidia is creating a set of collectible trading cards that will be given away for free during live events and giveaways this summer.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra prices leak for US, and there might be bad news

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            It looks like a price hike is on the cards once again.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Alienware AW3426DW gaming monitor review: Premium gaming and OLED goodness in a value-priced package

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Alienware delivers value from a 34-inch ultra-wide OLED with the AW3426DW. This WQHD curved screen sports Quantum Dot wide gamut color, HDR500, Dolby Vision, 280 Hz, and Adaptive-Sync.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                🎙️ ■ Una filtración sobre el iPhone Air 2 indica que será un teléfono mucho más interesante que su predecesor ■
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                los40.com/2026/07/10/una-filtr

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Render de iPhone Air 2

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  AI servers will consume more power than all conventional data center hardware combined by 2027 — global data center electricity consumption set to grow by 26% this year, Gartner forecasts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Global data center electricity consumption will grow 26% in 2026 to reach 565 TWh, up from 447 TWh in 2025.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Chinese courts allow heirs to inherit accounts of deceased gamers — multiple cases spanning years establi…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    A Reddit user named u/Slawrfp shared on the r/pcmasterrace subreddit that Chinese courts have allowed heirs to inherit games and other digital assets after the original user has since passed on. While Chinese inheritanc…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]teaneedz » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      so if using a permission popup for google cloud-based ai features now, that implies that PCC now means two different things, doesn't it? one is Apple's silicon and servers and now something different for Google. sounds and smells fishy 🐟

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        LG is giving away free soundbars with this CineBeam Q projector deal - how to qualify

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Upgrade your entire home theater at once with this LG CineBeam Q and soundbar bundle.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          I tested ChatGPT's Live Voice upgrade, and it almost felt human - how to try it

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The latest GPT Live Voice models can listen, speak, and conduct online research all at the same time. Does it feel like you're talking with a real person? Almost.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Microsoft goes all in on new AI-powered Windows security strategy - what it means for you

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            An elite security team at Microsoft has built an AI-powered pipeline to find vulnerabilities in Windows and get them to engineers to build fixes.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Your Tenda router could have a hidden firmware backdoor - disable this setting ASAP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Until Tenda patches the backdoor to its popular routers, you have one defense option.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                I found an Android launcher so good that I don't miss Nova anymore

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                After spending just 5 minutes with Octopi, I made it my default home screen launcher - it's that perfect! There are free and Pro versions.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The best 15-inch laptops of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Looking for a new 15-inch laptop? We've tested the best ones this year from Apple, Lenovo, Asus, and Samsung.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Fidji Simo steps down from leading OpenAI’s AGI work due to illness

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    OpenAI's Fidji Simo is departing her full-time role as the company's AGI chief and is transitioning to being a "part-time advisor," she said on X. The news follows Simo's original announcement in April that she would ta…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Companies embracing AI the most are hiring more people - including entry-level, report finds

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      A new report reveals growth at companies deemed 'high intensity adopters' of AI.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        I tested Norton Antivirus on my PC - and it found a hidden Trojan in 15 minutes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        After decades in the cybersecurity space, Norton remains one of the most capable antivirus suites thanks to its powerful security tools.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Google wastes no time getting out a fix for Home Speaker setup troubles

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Now you can finally finish setup and get started listening!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The ChatGPT browser is already dead

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            OpenAI is already shutting down ChatGPT Atlas, its browser that could do tasks for you on your behalf, less than a year after launching it. Atlas was announced in October, but as part of its wave of news about ChatGPT W…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            theverge.com/ai-artificial-int

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              [?]heise online English » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Apple defies PC market slump

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The three largest PC and notebook manufacturers worldwide are losing ground. Only Apple is growing significantly thanks to the MacBook Neo.

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