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

Veteran programmer finishes retro game sequel and publishes it after 37 years — Colin Porch started Head Over Heels home computer title in 1989, but it was shelved due to console pivot

Hit 1980s isometric puzzler adventure game gets a sequel 37 years later. The original programmer is now over 80.

tomshardware.com/video-games/r

[Tom's Hardware]

    [?]Ken Everett (Ken's Blogspot) » 🌐
    @kensbookinfo@mastodon.social

    Cars will be banned from 200 more roads in as -
    kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/uk

    are apparently suffering from psychos -
    kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/yo

    Rumors of an all-black Vision Pro are back -
    kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/in

    What happens to a Councillor's seat when it -
    kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/rd

    Tunnel from an company could connect -
    kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/yo

    View all news from the UK kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/2026

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

      SpaceX admits it can't find enough chips for orbital AI yet, requires 'significantly more than are currently available to us' — firm's risk factors in …

      SpaceX warns that it may not secure enough AI hardware to achieve its orbital AI ambitions even with supply from TeraFab. Also, Intel and Tesla may leave the TeraFab project.

      tomshardware.com/tech-industry

      [Tom's Hardware]

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

        Save a massive $950 on this RTX 5090 OLED gaming laptop right now — 16-inch Legion Pro 7i features a 240Hz refresh rate, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, and more for just $3,049

        B&H Photo has slashed the price of this Lenovo Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop by $950, netting you an RTX 5090 laptop with an 16" OLED display for just $3,049.

        tomshardware.com/pc-components

        [Tom's Hardware]

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

          Android Auto just made switching media apps way less annoying

          The ability to swipe between multiple media cards on the dashboard is finally starting to roll out.

          androidauthority.com/android-a

          [Android Authority]

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

            I demoed Sony's new modular theater system, and the audio quality was next level

            The Sony Bravia Theater Trio might look unassuming, but you shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

            zdnet.com/article/sony-bravia-

            [ZDNet]

              [?]Marc Ruef :verified: » 🌐
              @mruef@infosec.exchange

              An iPhone-hacking toolkit used by Russian spies likely came from U.S military contractor | TechCrunch techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/an-i

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

                I found an easy way to automatically keep AI out of my search results - and it works in nearly every browser

                You can add a custom search engine in your browser that excludes all AI results. I'll show you how to do it in every major browser.

                zdnet.com/article/easy-way-to-

                [ZDNet]

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

                  AI is an arms race, and the US wants $9 billion in Nvidia superchips to keep up

                  The government is playing catch-up, but Nvidia has a lifeline.

                  zdnet.com/article/heres-why-th

                  [ZDNet]

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

                    My new favorite Windows app made my PC safer and more reliable - and it's free

                    Downloading executable installer files from random websites is the best way to put malware on your Windows PC. Stop doing that! UniGetUI makes it easy to get all those apps from trusted sources.

                    zdnet.com/article/how-to-use-u

                    [ZDNet]

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

                      Why the future of AI is on-premises - business advice from Dell Tech World 2026

                      With rising costs, sovereignty requirements, and agent adoption, Dell's latest conference focused on how enterprises can transition AI workloads to a hybrid infrastructure.

                      zdnet.com/article/dell-tech-wo

                      [ZDNet]

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

                        Acer vs. Asus: I've tested dozens of laptops from both brands, and this one's better

                        Acer and Asus both have solid options, but they excel in different areas. Let's break down the major differences.

                        zdnet.com/article/acer-vs-asus

                        [ZDNet]

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

                          Own a Hisense TV? I'd change these 12 settings to noticeably improve the picture quality

                          You might think your Hisense TV already looks great, but you can easily get more out of it by tweaking just a few menu options.

                          zdnet.com/article/best-hisense

                          [ZDNet]

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

                            A Google employee allegedly used inside information to win $1.2 million on Polymarket

                            Federal prosecutors charged a Google employee with fraud after he allegedly made $1.2 million on Polymarket bets related to Search-related trends in 2025, as reported earlier by ABC News. In their now-unsealed complaint…

                            theverge.com/tech/938635/googl

                            [The Verge]

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

                              Apple’s newest iPad Air is up to $100 off for the first time

                              If you want an iPad that’s more powerful than the entry-level model but less expensive than the iPad Pro, the latest iPad Air is the one to buy, and it’s down to one its best prices to date. The 11-inch Air with 128GB o…

                              theverge.com/gadgets/938519/ap

                              [The Verge]

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

                                The new Halide camera app launches with film looks and an upgraded photo editor

                                Halide Mark III isn’t free, but you can try it out for a week before buying. | Image: Lux Optics After first being announced in December 2024, Lux Optics has finally released the latest version of its Halide camera app …

                                theverge.com/tech/938339/lux-o

                                [The Verge]

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

                                  Facebook launches a ‘Plus’ subscription that gives you extra features

                                  After announcing tests of premium subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp earlier this year, TechCrunch and Bloomberg report that Meta is launching a global rollout over the next few weeks and is also starting t…

                                  theverge.com/tech/938500/faceb

                                  [The Verge]

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

                                    Roids were all the rage at the Enhanced Games

                                    Cody Miller just after winning $250,000 at the Enhanced Games. In Las Vegas, the blazing sun beats down on a makeshift Olympic-length pool. Cody Miller stands on the starting block of lane one. His arms are raised in vi…

                                    theverge.com/features/937620/e

                                    [The Verge]

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

                                      Valve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200

                                      Valve has significantly increased the price of the Steam Deck - but now, it's also in stock. The 512GB Steam Deck OLED now costs $789, up from $549, while the 1TB model costs $949, up from $649. As I write this, both mo…

                                      theverge.com/games/938340/valv

                                      [The Verge]

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

                                        Motorola says affiliate hijacking of Amazon app was ‘unintended’

                                        The 2026 Razr Ultra is one of the Motorola phones that exhibited the ‘unintended’ redirects. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge Motorola says that recently discovered behavior, which saw some of its phones sending use…

                                        theverge.com/tech/938249/motor

                                        [The Verge]

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

                                          Google is making it easier to find the sites you actually care about in AI Search

                                          Preferred Sources and link carousels will now be mixed into AI Overviews.

                                          androidauthority.com/google-pr

                                          [Android Authority]

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

                                            Upgrade to a 15.6-inch 4K portable monitor at a 20% discount

                                            Save $40 on the Anyuse 15.6-inch 4K portable monitor. Featuring crisp 4K resolution and versatility for work or gaming.

                                            androidauthority.com/anyuse-4k

                                            [Android Authority]

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

                                              Hot deal: PlayStation Pulse Explore buds drop to their all-time low price!

                                              The high-end earbuds drop to their all-time low of $149, saving you $50 on premium gaming audio.

                                              androidauthority.com/playstati

                                              [Android Authority]

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

                                                Valve wants you to pay up to $300 more for the nearly three-year-old Steam Deck OLED

                                                The Steam Deck OLED might be the best gaming handheld, but it no longer has the best price.

                                                androidauthority.com/steam-dec

                                                [Android Authority]

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

                                                  Here’s how Google is responding to Fitbit users who don’t like the new Health app

                                                  After a flood of complaints about the Google Health app that just replaced Fitbit, Google has responded with a list of changes that will roll out starting this week. @verge We tried Fitbit Air's AI coach, and it turned …

                                                  theverge.com/tech/938179/googl

                                                  [The Verge]

                                                    [?]heise online » 🌐
                                                    @heiseonline@social.heise.de

                                                    „Deutsche kulturelle Prägung“ soll Streaming-Pflicht werden

                                                    Streamingplattformen sollen einen Teil ihrer Einnahmen in europäische und deutsche Produktionen investieren. Das hat das Bundeskabinett nun beschlossen.

                                                    heise.de/news/Deutsche-kulture

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

                                                      Sony’s DualSense controllers are almost 30 percent off

                                                      Sony has a tradition of marking down its PlayStation 5 hardware a couple of times a year, and one of those opportunities to save is here through June 10th. Its latest Days of Play sale is happening at multiple retailers…

                                                      theverge.com/gadgets/938029/so

                                                      [The Verge]

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

                                                        ChatGPT could soon get colorful new sharing options with native screenshot support

                                                        Add a pop of color to your shared ChatGPT links.

                                                        androidauthority.com/chatgpt-c

                                                        [Android Authority]

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

                                                          007 First Light is like a James Bond movie in the best way possible

                                                          The James Bond franchise is nothing if not a spectacle: Aside from the explosions and gunfights, even its calmer moments are dripping in the pomp and glamour of elite ostentation and luxury locales. Bond, however, has a…

                                                          theverge.com/entertainment/937

                                                          [The Verge]

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

                                                            Deal: Anker’s Qi2 MagGo power bank drops to $67.99 for Prime members

                                                            The 10,000mAh charger pairs Qi2 wireless charging with a foldable stand and smart display.

                                                            androidauthority.com/anker-mag

                                                            [Android Authority]

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

                                                              Rare deal drops the ASUS 27-inch ROG Strix monitor below $200

                                                              The ASUS ROG Strix 27-inch gaming monitor just hit an all-time low price, with the feature-packed display now 33% off.

                                                              androidauthority.com/asus-27-i

                                                              [Android Authority]

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

                                                                The best Simpsons game just got (unofficially) ported to Android

                                                                23 years later, I'm once again driving around Springfield.

                                                                androidauthority.com/simpsons-

                                                                [Android Authority]

                                                                  [?]Cliff [He/Him] » 🌐
                                                                  @cliffwade@infosec.exchange

                                                                  📰 New Post From PureApp.reviews 📰

                                                                  Blip: This App Allows You To Quickly Send Files Across The Internet

                                                                  pureapp.reviews/blip-this-app-

                                                                  Blip: This App Allows You To Quickly Send Files Across The Internet

                                                                  Alt...Blip: This App Allows You To Quickly Send Files Across The Internet

                                                                  Blip: This App Allows You To Quickly Send Files Across The Internet

                                                                  Alt...Blip: This App Allows You To Quickly Send Files Across The Internet

                                                                  Blip: This App Allows You To Quickly Send Files Across The Internet

                                                                  Alt...Blip: This App Allows You To Quickly Send Files Across The Internet

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

                                                                    Redmagic’s liquid-cooled gaming phone arrives with overclocked Snapdragon chip

                                                                    Liquid cooling returns and is now visible on every version of the phone. Nubia has announced the international launch of the Redmagic 11S Pro, its new flagship Android gaming phone. It's not a significant change from th…

                                                                    theverge.com/gadgets/937935/re

                                                                    [The Verge]

                                                                      [?]Rich Campoamor [he/him/his] » 🌐
                                                                      @rc7r@mastodon.world

                                                                      Got it. tablets suck because one time one guy working for an fanrag had a bad experience. Very scientific and no chance of bias at all.

                                                                      macworld.com/article/3147119/h

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

                                                                        Microsoft's GitHub bans security researcher who posted zero-day Windows exploits because company 'ruined their life' — expert claims action is vindictive and promises further retaliation

                                                                        Microsoft's GitHub bans security researcher who posted zero-day Windows exploits

                                                                        tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                        [Tom's Hardware]

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

                                                                          5 ways I’m using Samsung Routines that have completely changed my Galaxy phone

                                                                          My Galaxy now knows me too well.

                                                                          androidauthority.com/best-sams

                                                                          [Android Authority]

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

                                                                            There’s bad news for Pixel sales in the US, and Pixel 10 series could be to blame

                                                                            Omdia reckons that the Pixel 10 series failed to deliver the same results as the Pixel 9 range a year ago.

                                                                            androidauthority.com/us-smartp

                                                                            [Android Authority]

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

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

                                                                              Apple Releases First watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6 and visionOS 26.6 Betas

                                                                              Apple today provided developers with the first betas of upcoming watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and visionOS 26.6 betas for testing purposes. The software two weeks after Apple launched the 26.5 versions of each platform. The…

                                                                              macrumors.com/2026/05/26/apple

                                                                              [MacRumors]

                                                                                AodeRelay boosted

                                                                                [?]Marius » 🌐
                                                                                @marius@mastodon.bsd.cafe

                                                                                I am assisting an educational podcast project doing the sysadmin for them. Happy that I was able to advocate for . We went with httpd(8) for this, because in the end it is just the feed.xml and some MP3/M4A-files. However, refuses the feed saying httpd does not support byte-ranges. Looking at the change logs, it should be supported since 5.8 (openbsd.org/plus58.html). And testing all this with curl does return a 206 and provides me with a working chunk of data. What am I missing here?

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

                                                                                  Even the cheapest Samsung Galaxy phone is getting One UI 8.5

                                                                                  Galaxy A07 5G is promised to get six more Android updates.

                                                                                  androidauthority.com/galaxy-a0

                                                                                  [Android Authority]

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

                                                                                    Android Brands May Copy Apple's New Split iPhone Launch Strategy

                                                                                    Android manufacturers are planning to adopt Apple's split launch strategy, releasing high-end and standard models in separate windows rather than simultaneously, according to the leaker known as "Digital Chat Station." …

                                                                                    macrumors.com/2026/05/26/andro

                                                                                    [MacRumors]

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

                                                                                      Apple Watch for Diabetes: The Latest on Apple's Plans for Non-Invasive Blood Sugar Monitoring

                                                                                      For many years now, it has been rumored that the Apple Watch will eventually gain non-invasive blood sugar monitoring capabilities, which would enable millions of people with diabetes to track their blood glucose levels…

                                                                                      macrumors.com/2026/05/26/apple

                                                                                      [MacRumors]

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

                                                                                        Leaker Pushes Back on Rumors of Pro iPhone's Return to Titanium

                                                                                        The Pro iPhone models are unlikely to return to titanium in the near future due to the heat dissipation demands of local AI, according to a known Weibo leaker. The claim comes from the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digit…

                                                                                        macrumors.com/2026/05/26/leake

                                                                                        [MacRumors]

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

                                                                                          iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 10 New Features

                                                                                          While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not launching until September, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices. It was initially reported that the iPhone 18 Pro models would have fully under-scree…

                                                                                          macrumors.com/2026/05/26/iphon

                                                                                          [MacRumors]

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

                                                                                            Google is giving you more control over search history and personalization

                                                                                            The company wants to give you better control over what it saves and how it tailors content for you.

                                                                                            androidauthority.com/google-se

                                                                                            [Android Authority]

                                                                                              [?]Los40.com » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                              @los40com@mastodon.world

                                                                                              📻 ■ Apple prepara la última WWDC de Tim Cook ■
                                                                                              los40.com/2026/05/27/apple-pre

                                                                                              Tim Cook al frente de la WWDC por última vez.

                                                                                              Alt...Tim Cook al frente de la WWDC por última vez.

                                                                                                AodeRelay boosted

                                                                                                [?]The Japan Times » 🌐
                                                                                                @thejapantimes@mastodon.social

                                                                                                A proposed law in Canada allowing police more access to citizens' data faces a growing chorus of criticism from technology companies, including threats that they'll pull out of the country. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026

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

                                                                                                  Google reveals massive list of fixes and new features coming to the Google Health app

                                                                                                  There are big things in store for Google Health users in the coming weeks and months.

                                                                                                  androidauthority.com/google-he

                                                                                                  [Android Authority]

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

                                                                                                    Samsung $400,000 worker bonuses near approval after clearing legal challenge — non-chip employees in line for just $4,000 launch last-minute bid to scupper deal with union

                                                                                                    The Suwon District Court rejected the injunction filed by five employees from Samsung’s Device eXperience division.

                                                                                                    tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                                                    [Tom's Hardware]

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

                                                                                                      Chinese AI experts in private firms now required to secure approval before international travel — Beijing…

                                                                                                      The Chinese government has imposed travel restrictions on key AI experts, requiring them to secure an approval before they can leave the country. Beijing is reportedly doing this to secure talent, which it now considers…

                                                                                                      tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                                                      [Tom's Hardware]

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

                                                                                                        AMD leaves Linux FPGA users in the lurch with controversial Vivado licensing update — new tier model restricts future free versions to Windows

                                                                                                        AMD has been accused of 'bait-and-switch' tactics following changes to the licensing of Vivado on Linux.

                                                                                                        tomshardware.com/software/linu

                                                                                                        [Tom's Hardware]

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

                                                                                                          Tryx launches new liquid AIO cooler with holographic display — uses beam splitters to create a hologram-like display effect inside the pump block

                                                                                                          The Holo 360 replaces conventional LCD layering with a floating hologram-like image effect.

                                                                                                          tomshardware.com/pc-components

                                                                                                          [Tom's Hardware]

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

                                                                                                            3D printing enthusiast smashes 59-second 3DBenchy for new speed world record —Minuteman 3D printer with revamped bed motion system breaches minute mark

                                                                                                            A 3D printing enthusiast broke the 3DBenchy speed record with a cute little boat model printed in 59 seconds.

                                                                                                            tomshardware.com/3d-printing/3

                                                                                                            [Tom's Hardware]

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

                                                                                                              Arctic Freezer 36-S Review: Small size, effective performance, low price

                                                                                                              We tested Arctic’s entry-level Freezer 36-S with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D, and it did better than you might expect for a single-tower air cooler.

                                                                                                              tomshardware.com/pc-components

                                                                                                              [Tom's Hardware]

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

                                                                                                                Save a massive $919 on this RTX 5080 gaming PC build with a QD-OLED 360Hz monitor, thanks to this Newegg combo deal — huge savings on this long list of parts fo…

                                                                                                                Grab all of the parts you'd need for an RTX 5080 gaming PC build in this Newegg combo for $3,189.99, saving you $919 on the parts compared to buying them separately.

                                                                                                                tomshardware.com/pc-components

                                                                                                                [Tom's Hardware]

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

                                                                                                                  SK hynix unveils 'iHBM' thermal architecture that cools AI memory at the source — integrated cooling elem…

                                                                                                                  SK hynix has unveiled iHBM, a new thermal packaging architecture that embeds cooling elements directly into the HBM interface layer, reducing thermal resistance by 30% and helping future AI accelerators avoid performanc…

                                                                                                                  tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                                                                  [Tom's Hardware]

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

                                                                                                                    I've tried so many Linux email clients - why Aerion just replaced Geary as my top pick

                                                                                                                    A cross-platform app for Linux, MacOS and Windows, Aerion supports all the features I need, without any extra clutter.

                                                                                                                    zdnet.com/article/aerion-my-ne

                                                                                                                    [ZDNet]

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

                                                                                                                      Act fast and score a $20 Amazon gift card with a Surfshark VPN subscription, making it only $47.23 for 27-months — deal ends June 2nd

                                                                                                                      Secure yourself online with a 27-month subscription from Surfshark. $67.23 sub drops to only $47.23 when you include a free $20 Amazon gift card with your purchase.

                                                                                                                      tomshardware.com/software/vpn/

                                                                                                                      [Tom's Hardware]

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

                                                                                                                        Uber chief warns no link yet between AI tokenmaxxing and shipping successful products — company pumps the brakes on all-out AI spending

                                                                                                                        Uber might be having a serious rethink about lavishing cash on AI services as management still can't draw a clear link between LLM use and beneficial results.

                                                                                                                        tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                                                                        [Tom's Hardware]

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

                                                                                                                          Angry TSMC employees considering strikes, unionization over employee bonuses, report claims — company reportedly considering 15% payout cut to fund capex despite record revenues fuelled by AI surge

                                                                                                                          TSMC responded by saying it expects employee profit-sharing bonuses to grow at a faster rate in 2026 than they did in 2025.

                                                                                                                          tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                                                                          [Tom's Hardware]

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

                                                                                                                            Did the Pope use AI to write about the dangers of AI?

                                                                                                                            It's possible that AI was used to write parts of Pope Leo XIV's latest encyclical about AI's impact on humanity. An analysis by Linch Zhang posted on the forum LessWrong found certain paragraphs of Magnifica Humanitas t…

                                                                                                                            theverge.com/ai-artificial-int

                                                                                                                            [The Verge]

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

                                                                                                                              Modern Blu-ray drives can now rip GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360 games to PC — third-party OmniDrive firmware unlocks game …

                                                                                                                              Third-party firmware has unlocked the ability for Blu-ray players to rip physical game media for retro consoles, transforming the way game preservation and emulation will work for retro gaming enthusiasts.

                                                                                                                              tomshardware.com/video-games/c

                                                                                                                              [Tom's Hardware]

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

                                                                                                                                Survey reveals that 99% of CEOs now expect AI-driven layoffs — companies are racing to replace junior wor…

                                                                                                                                A new Mercer report reveals that 99% of CEOs expect AI-driven layoffs within two years, with entry-level workers facing the biggest threat as companies slash junior roles despite many executives admitting AI investments…

                                                                                                                                tomshardware.com/tech-industry

                                                                                                                                [Tom's Hardware]

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

                                                                                                                                  This 4TB WD Black SSD is nearly $1,200 off at Best Buy - and I'm vouching for it

                                                                                                                                  In the era of increasing SSD prices, you can still save 65% on the 4TB WD Black SN850X SSD right now.

                                                                                                                                  zdnet.com/article/wd-black-sn8

                                                                                                                                  [ZDNet]

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

                                                                                                                                    One of the most user-friendly Linux distros I've ever used is also one of the most secure

                                                                                                                                    Immutable Linux is the best path toward a truly secure operating system, and Aurora Linux might be the finest option for new users.

                                                                                                                                    zdnet.com/article/aurora-linux

                                                                                                                                    [ZDNet]

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

                                                                                                                                      I built my own Wi-Fi router with a Raspberry Pi for Starlink and solar control - here's how

                                                                                                                                      This custom Wi-Fi router works off-grid with Starlink and can control my solar power station. Here's how I went about it.

                                                                                                                                      zdnet.com/article/how-i-built-

                                                                                                                                      [ZDNet]

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

                                                                                                                                        I wore Google's Fitbit Air for a week, and it gives the Whoop a serious run for its money

                                                                                                                                        The hottest health-tracking device is hidden inside a slick fitness band.

                                                                                                                                        zdnet.com/article/google-fitbi

                                                                                                                                        [ZDNet]

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

                                                                                                                                          GE’s nugget ice maker is nearly half off if you buy it refurbished

                                                                                                                                          GE’s nugget ice maker is simple to set up. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge If you’re looking for ways to make staying cool and hydrated easier this summer, Woot is currently selling a refurbished GE Profi…

                                                                                                                                          theverge.com/gadgets/937560/ge

                                                                                                                                          [The Verge]

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

                                                                                                                                            Deal: Epson’s premium 4K projector is now $400 cheaper!

                                                                                                                                            Get the Epson Lifestudio Grand Ultra Short Throw Projector at $2,299.99, perfect for immersive home entertainment.

                                                                                                                                            androidauthority.com/epson-lif

                                                                                                                                            [Android Authority]

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

                                                                                                                                              Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses drop below $225 for a limited time

                                                                                                                                              Snag the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses at a 25% discount and get ultrawide cameras, real-time translation, and more.

                                                                                                                                              androidauthority.com/ray-ban-m

                                                                                                                                              [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                [?]Sidde » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                @sidde@bitbang.social

                                                                                                                                                Just happen to see this:
                                                                                                                                                news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4
                                                                                                                                                github.com/mplsllc/macsurf

                                                                                                                                                "MacSurf, a web browser port of Netsurf for Mac OS 9 with native TLS"

                                                                                                                                                Downloaded it to the running and started MacSurf. I could browse sites like pretty well actually.

                                                                                                                                                MacOS9 running the browser MacSurf

                                                                                                                                                Alt...MacOS9 running the browser MacSurf

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

                                                                                                                                                  Anti-AI activism might land you on a law enforcement watchlist

                                                                                                                                                  Taking photos of a data center? You might be an extremist.

                                                                                                                                                  androidauthority.com/anti-tech

                                                                                                                                                  [Android Authority]

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

                                                                                                                                                    Sony’s sloppy Spider-Man universe gets even messier with Spider-Noir

                                                                                                                                                    After years of it seeming like the Spider-Man film rights might be better off in Marvel's hands alone, Into the Spider-Verse came along and proved that Sony was still capable of telling phenomenal stories featuring ever…

                                                                                                                                                    theverge.com/entertainment/936

                                                                                                                                                    [The Verge]

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

                                                                                                                                                      The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could get a cheaper sibling

                                                                                                                                                      The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could get a cheaper alternative.

                                                                                                                                                      androidauthority.com/galaxy-wa

                                                                                                                                                      [Android Authority]

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

                                                                                                                                                        Saving for a Switch 2 is easier with Newegg’s gift card deal

                                                                                                                                                        If you foresee a bunch of Nintendo purchases in your future, Newegg’s deal on Nintendo gift cards might just help save your wallet. The retailer is offering a deal that lets gamers get $200 worth of credit towards games…

                                                                                                                                                        theverge.com/gadgets/937183/ni

                                                                                                                                                        [The Verge]

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

                                                                                                                                                          Govee included a book on ‘White Supremacy’ in its website imagery

                                                                                                                                                          The sort of light reading material you’d expect to find in a childs bedroom. | Image by Govee, compiled by The Verge Companies often include background props in their product imagery that serve as set dressing, but one …

                                                                                                                                                          theverge.com/tech/937378/govee

                                                                                                                                                          [The Verge]

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

                                                                                                                                                            Spotify wants to replace your reading list with narrated magazine articles

                                                                                                                                                            Spotify adds over 650 narrated articles, and they eat your premium audiobook allowance.

                                                                                                                                                            androidauthority.com/spotify-l

                                                                                                                                                            [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                              🗳

                                                                                                                                                              [?]Der Teilweise » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                              @teilweise@layer8.space

                                                                                                                                                              Did anyone ever use the German tank problem on Apple’s FB/Radar-Numbers?

                                                                                                                                                              No? OK, let’s try this:

                                                                                                                                                              Please reply with your lowest and highest FB number you got in May 2026 to this post.
                                                                                                                                                              I will calculate (highest + highest/k - lowest - lowest/k) on June, 3rd (for late answers).
                                                                                                                                                              (Does anyone know if my formula is correct?)

                                                                                                                                                              en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_t

                                                                                                                                                              Select any option to get a notification:0
                                                                                                                                                              on June 1nd that this poll ended:0
                                                                                                                                                              so you can add your values then.:0
                                                                                                                                                              (at least I hope so, hacked the 5 days duration):0

                                                                                                                                                              Closes in 3:10:52:52

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

                                                                                                                                                                Your mid-range Galaxy phone just got Samsung’s best camera tweaks

                                                                                                                                                                One UI 8.5 finally gives mid-range Galaxy phones the pro camera controls they deserved all along.

                                                                                                                                                                androidauthority.com/camera-as

                                                                                                                                                                [Android Authority]

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

                                                                                                                                                                  Nvidia has retired its GeForce Control Panel app after 20 years

                                                                                                                                                                  Nvidia announced more than two years ago that it was working to replace its Control Panel app on Windows with a new Nvidia app. After porting across various features to the Nvidia app, Nvidia is announcing today that it…

                                                                                                                                                                  theverge.com/news/937221/nvidi

                                                                                                                                                                  [The Verge]

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

                                                                                                                                                                    The Flipper One is the Linux cyberdeck I wish my Raspberry Pi could be

                                                                                                                                                                    If you love your Flipper Zero, you're really going to dig the new Flipper On, which runs on Linux and can do so much more.

                                                                                                                                                                    zdnet.com/article/flipper-one-

                                                                                                                                                                    [ZDNet]

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

                                                                                                                                                                      Breaking: Galaxy S26 series gets second One UI 9 beta release with June security patches

                                                                                                                                                                      Samsung is rolling out a 1.6GB update packed with system bug fixes to beta testers.

                                                                                                                                                                      androidauthority.com/samsung-g

                                                                                                                                                                      [Android Authority]

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

                                                                                                                                                                        A battery-powered Starlink Mini is likely on the way

                                                                                                                                                                        This, but no cable. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge Code in recent Starlink firmware suggests that SpaceX might soon release a version of its smallest internet dish with an integrated battery. A battery-powered Sta…

                                                                                                                                                                        theverge.com/tech/937090/batte

                                                                                                                                                                        [The Verge]

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

                                                                                                                                                                          This Fitbit Air rival skips a monthly subscription, and it finally has a launch date

                                                                                                                                                                          Luna Band will bring the same voice-based controls as Ring 2.

                                                                                                                                                                          androidauthority.com/luna-band

                                                                                                                                                                          [Android Authority]

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

                                                                                                                                                                            I manage my entire home lab using Telegram and Discord and it’s the coolest thing ever

                                                                                                                                                                            Telegram notifications and one-tap updates made my home lab easier to manage.

                                                                                                                                                                            androidauthority.com/homelab-m

                                                                                                                                                                            [Android Authority]

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

                                                                                                                                                                              "Limit precise location": What Apple's mobile security feature can do

                                                                                                                                                                              With iPhone 16e, 17e and Air, Apple has introduced new privacy features with its own C1 and C1X modems. This is what's behind it.

                                                                                                                                                                              heise.de/en/news/Limit-precise

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

                                                                                                                                                                                Aurzen’s Roku TV smart projectors bring SGS-verified true brightness to big-screen streaming

                                                                                                                                                                                Enjoy easy access to all your streaming apps on these smart projectors.

                                                                                                                                                                                androidauthority.com/aurzen-ea

                                                                                                                                                                                [Android Authority]

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

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

                                                                                                                                                                                  Samsung and Google promise seven years of updates, but I’ll be gone in four

                                                                                                                                                                                  Long update promises are great, but there's more to a good Android experience than just up-to-date software.

                                                                                                                                                                                  androidauthority.com/seven-yea

                                                                                                                                                                                  [Android Authority]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                    „Genauen Standort beschränken“: Was Apples Mobilfunksicherheitsfunktion kann

                                                                                                                                                                                    Mit iPhone 16e, 17e und Air hat Apple mit den eigenen C1- und C1X-Modems neue Datenschutzfeatures eingeführt. Das steckt dahinter.

                                                                                                                                                                                    heise.de/news/Genauen-Standort

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

                                                                                                                                                                                      Electric car Ferrari Luce: Shining with electricity

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ferrari's first battery-electric model is a spacious, 772 kW GT crossover. With a price tag of over 500,000 euros, it is quite expensive.

                                                                                                                                                                                      heise.de/en/news/Electric-car-

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

                                                                                                                                                                                      Galaxy A27 full specs, official renders leak: There’s good news and bad news

                                                                                                                                                                                      The upcoming Galaxy A27 could feature a better processor, but also a downgraded ultrawide angle camera.

                                                                                                                                                                                      androidauthority.com/samsung-g

                                                                                                                                                                                      [Android Authority]

                                                                                                                                                                                        AodeRelay boosted

                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]Stefano Marinelli » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                        @stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe

                                                                                                                                                                                        Copying Remote Command Output to Your macOS Clipboard

                                                                                                                                                                                        A small trick to copy command output from a remote ssh session directly into the local macOS clipboard, using OSC 52 and a tiny shell script.

                                                                                                                                                                                        it-notes.dragas.net/2026/05/26

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

                                                                                                                                                                                          Google Wallet’s new UI is making some users miss the old one

                                                                                                                                                                                          Google Wallet's new UI is dividing users over hidden passes, extra taps, and a slower rollout.

                                                                                                                                                                                          androidauthority.com/google-wa

                                                                                                                                                                                          [Android Authority]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                            Morphe users are now patching streaming apps beyond YouTube to skip ads on Android TV

                                                                                                                                                                                            Morphe was built for YouTube patching, but users are now creating tweaks to remove ads from streaming apps on Android TV.

                                                                                                                                                                                            androidauthority.com/morphe-st

                                                                                                                                                                                            [Android Authority]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                              It’s only taken a decade: YouTube Music is finally getting basic playlist sorting features

                                                                                                                                                                                              Users can now sort their playlist tracks alphabetically, and I can't believe it took Google so long to bring this feature.

                                                                                                                                                                                              androidauthority.com/youtube-m

                                                                                                                                                                                              [Android Authority]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                Google Wallet now makes it much easier to manage your shared digital car keys on Android

                                                                                                                                                                                                While Play Store gets a minor facelift on big screens.

                                                                                                                                                                                                androidauthority.com/google-wa

                                                                                                                                                                                                [Android Authority]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Motorola’s pricey phones might be hijacking Amazon app to steal affiliate revenue

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Motorola's preloaded Smart Feed app seems to hijack the Amazon app whenever you try to open it.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  androidauthority.com/motorola-

                                                                                                                                                                                                  [Android Authority]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Everything Google announced at I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Android XR, & more

                                                                                                                                                                                                    At I/O 2026, Google announced a tidal wave of new Gemini-powered features across its biggest products and services that will soon be available. We’ve compiled all the consumer-facing announcements and notable developer …

                                                                                                                                                                                                    9to5google.com/2026/05/19/goog

                                                                                                                                                                                                    [9to5Google]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Gemini app rolling out ‘Neural Expressive’ redesign, 3.5 Flash, 24/7 Spark agent, & Daily Brief

                                                                                                                                                                                                      At I/O 2026, Google announced major updates to Gemini across the underlying model and new app features. The Gemini app now has over 900 million monthly active users. more…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      9to5google.com/2026/05/19/gemi

                                                                                                                                                                                                      [9to5Google]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra + Buds 4 Pro $375 off, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro $450, Lenovo Idea Tab Pro $237, more

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by unlocked Galaxy S26 Ultra now $250 off for Memorial Day, or $375 off bundled with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. We also have a rare deal on 2026 Nothing Phone (4a) Pro down at $450 join…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        9to5google.com/2026/05/19/deal

                                                                                                                                                                                                        [9to5Google]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                          This free camera app adapts to your shot and ditches overprocessing, and it’s only on Android [Gallery]

                                                                                                                                                                                                          While you’re usually best served by the camera app built into your smartphone, there’s a growing number of third-party apps that can offer a different, often even better experience. Released this week, VWFNDR + MBL is a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          9to5google.com/2026/05/19/vwfn

                                                                                                                                                                                                          [9to5Google]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo is a massive upgrade over your old robovac, and it’s $599 for a limited time

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Robot vacuums aren’t a new idea, but if you’ve been using the same old one for years, you’d be shocked at what newer models are capable of. One of those highly-capable new models is Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo, which packs fl…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            9to5google.com/2026/05/19/narw

                                                                                                                                                                                                            [9to5Google]

                                                                                                                                                                                                              [?]Los40.com » 🤖 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                              @los40com@mastodon.world

                                                                                                                                                                                                              📻 ■ El próximo gran iPhone de Apple va revelando sus secretos: así será el iPhone 20 Pro ■
                                                                                                                                                                                                              los40.com/2026/05/26/el-proxim

                                                                                                                                                                                                              iPhone 20 Pro

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Alt...iPhone 20 Pro

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Greak Memories of Azur, Bloons TD 6, more

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Alongside the now live 2026 Memorial Day sale events at Amazon and Best Buy, your Monday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll. Highlights include Greak: Memories of Azur, Bloons T…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                9to5toys.com/2026/05/18/androi

                                                                                                                                                                                                                [9to5Google]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The Ferrari Luce’s OLED dashboard uses Samsung phone tech in a wild new way

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ferrari Luce's dashboard and central control panel use tech originally developed for Samsung phone displays.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  androidauthority.com/ferrari-l

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  [Android Authority]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Google Pixel 10 is $299 in Mint Mobile deal with your first year of cellular service

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    If you’re on the hunt for a good smartphone for cheap, Mint Mobile’s current Pixel 10 deal is an absolute steal, selling the phone itself for just $299 with your first year of service. more…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    9to5google.com/2026/05/18/goog

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    [9to5Google]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Walmart just launched six new Android 16 tablets starting at $97, and they look shockingly decent [Gallery]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Walmart is not the first brand anyone thinks of when it comes to Android tablets, but the retailer’s Onn brand has just dropped six new models all running Android 16 and, on paper at least, they look surprisingly good. …

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      9to5google.com/2026/05/18/walm

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      [9to5Google]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]Victor [He/Him/His 💁🏻‍♂️ ♓️] » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        @victor@typo.social

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        When people complain about the App Store revenue split Apple has in place, I am always surprised that nobody mentions SwiftData + CloudKit being a zero cost server infrastructure solution for every developer, even free apps.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Apple handles the sync logic and the data storage. You don’t have to manage a database, handle user account creation, or implement an E2EE environment.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        I believe the company should lower their rate too, but this is just one example of the many benefits to building on Apple platforms.

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Galaxy Z Fold 8 and ‘Wide’ specs leak with alleged battery and camera upgrades

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          According to a new report, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 will finally get some needed spec updates, including improved cameras and battery size. more…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          9to5google.com/2026/05/18/sams

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          [9to5Google]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ferrari Reveals $640,000 EV Co-Designed by Jony Ive

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ferrari today unveiled the Luce, its first fully electric car designed with help from Apple's former design chief Jony Ive. "Designed with Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson at the creative collective LoveFrom, a singular des…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            macrumors.com/2026/05/25/ferra

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            [MacRumors]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Gboard Material 3 Expressive redesign of shortcuts more widely rolling out

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Gboard introduced a Material 3 Expressive redesign of shortcuts in January that is now seeing wider availability for beta users. more…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              9to5google.com/2026/05/18/gboa

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              [9to5Google]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                More of Google Pixel’s new 3D emoji for Android 17 have leaked, here’s a quick look [Gallery]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Earlier this week, Google revealed a first look at some new 3D redesigns for the emoji found on Google Pixel phones and other Google products, and now we’re getting a closer look at all of the changes ahead of their And…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                9to5google.com/2026/05/17/goog

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                [9to5Google]

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tim Cook marks Memorial Day with annual tribute post

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Apple CEO Tim Cook has published his annual Memorial Day tribute on X, continuing a long-running tradition of recognizing U.S. service members on national remembrance holidays. Read his message below. more…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  9to5mac.com/2026/05/25/tim-coo

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Best Buy just dropped this 64GB Kingston DDR5 RAM kit to under $1,000

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The AI-pocalypse might finally have an end in sight with an almost $200 discount on this 64GB Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 RAM kit at Best Buy.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    zdnet.com/article/kingston-fur

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The Virtual OS Museum is a fantastic project that lets you run Mac OS, A/UX, NeXTSTEP, more

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      If you’ve ever wondered what it felt like to use the many operating systems Apple (and NeXT) released over the past 40-plus years, The Virtual OS Museum has got you covered, and then some. Here are the details. more…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      9to5mac.com/2026/05/25/the-vir

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Hopes for WWDC 2026: Health for Mac, Wallet everywhere, and other OS 27 dreams

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        WWDC 2026 is two weeks away. Here’s a grab-bag selection of things I hope to see from Apple’s new OS 27 updates that aren’t really rumored. more…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        9to5mac.com/2026/05/25/hopes-f

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          All of the best Apple Memorial Day deals: AirPods Pro 3, M5 MacBook Air $199 off, MacBook Pro, Series 11, more

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The clock is now ticking with less than 24 hours remaining in the Amazon 2026 Memorial Day sale alongside sale events at M5 MacBook Air at $199 off, as much as $400 of iPad Air models, and $300+ off the lists prices on …

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          9to5mac.com/2026/05/25/all-bes

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Anker’s 25W MagSafe 3-in-1 packs active cooling in a travel-sized design [Hands-on]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            If you’re rocking an iPhone 16 or newer, you might be interested in a Qi2.2 charger to take full advantage of the 25W MagSafe charging speeds that your phone can support. Anker’s new 25W Prime MagSafe 3-in-1 is one of m…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            9to5mac.com/2026/05/24/anker-m

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              This Alienware laptop is a gaming powerhouse, and it's $650 off right now

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The Alienware 16 Area-51 is one of the most powerful gaming laptops on the market right now, and multiple configurations are on sale for Memorial Day.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              zdnet.com/article/alienware-16

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Sennheiser’s new Momentum 5 headphones have upgraded ANC and a replaceable battery

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Sennheiser is sticking with the redesign it introduced with the Momentum 4 Wireless. | Image: Sennheiser Nearly four years after the last version of Sennheiser's Momentum headphones debuted with a redesign that traded a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                theverge.com/tech/936127/sennh

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  It irks me more than should when a company has a line of products (looking at you Apple and Ecoflow) where they have a model called “Max” … and yet it’s not the most powerful.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    iOS 27 could offer native integration with Google Cast and other streaming protocols

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    In response to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple is reportedly working on the ability to replace AirPlay with other third-party streaming protocols at a system level. This feature may only roll out i…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    9to5mac.com/2026/05/24/ios-27-

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Deal: Anker’s versatile PowerExpand Dock drops to $69.99 ($50 off)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Grab the handy 9-in-1 Docking Station for $69.99, a solid workspace upgrade at 42% off its retail price.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      androidauthority.com/anker-pow

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Chinese GPU maker sells out over 30,000 gaming GPUs within 48 hours despite lukewarm benchmarks — LX 7G100 proves hype trumps performance

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Lisuan Tech reports having sold out 30,,000 preorder LX 7G100 graphics cards with a second batch on June 18.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Imec builds world's first High-NA EUV-fabricated quantum dot qubit device — breakthrough could pull quant…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Imec unveiled the world’s first silicon quantum dot qubit device fabricated with High-NA EUV lithography, suggesting quantum computing may eventually scale using the semiconductor industry’s existing advanced manufactur…

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