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Skype was Microsoftâs biggest-ever acquisition in 2011, a deal brokered by former CEO Steve Ballmer when the company was trying to compete with the rise of the iPhone. But after spending $8.5 billion on Skype, Microsoft dropped the ball again and again over the past 14 years, to the point where Skype was so irrelevant […]
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On Thursday, President Donald Trump said that all Mexican USMCA-compliant goods were exempt from tariffs until next month. Read more ›
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A shadowy group of unelected figures reshaping the federal government to their own benefit from the inside? Sounds familiar! Read more ›
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New internet restrictions at the embattled SSA have cut off access to WIRED, along with other “general news” websites like The Washington Post and The New York Times. Read more ›
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Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. Read more ›
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Five Democratic Senators wrote to the DOJ to "express alarm" about reports concerning the advertising tactics of Elon Musk's X. Read more ›
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Conservative activist and friend of Donald Trump, Laura Loomer, is freaking out. Read more ›
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Stopping aid to Ukraine at a time when Russia's military spending and production is so high could result in a dangerous situation for the West. Read more ›
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RoboCop: Rogue City, developer Teyon's warmly received take on the iconic action movie series, is back with a standalone sequel - titled Unfinished Business - that's launching this summer on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Read more Read more ›
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Google is once again in the crosshairs of Republicans in Congress because of alleged censorship, Bloomberg writes. The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed Google's parent company Alphabet and CEO Sundar Pichai for evidence of communication between the tech company and the Biden administration. The subpoena specifically asks for documents covering communications between Alphabet and the executive branch, along with discussions Alphabet might have had internally or with third-parties about those... Read more ›
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The comedy classic will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a limited big-screen engagement. Read more ›
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Your cup of Joe can remain eternally hot with this discounted Nextmug. Read more ›
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The Taiwanese chipmaker’s attempt to keep the US president on side is not without risks Read more ›
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Job cuts announced by the federal government soared more than 41,000% in February compared to a year ago, hitting 62,242. Read more ›
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What to do with Meghan Markle? Or, sorry — Meghan Sussex, as in the Duchess of, which she informs Mindy Kaling she prefers to be called on her new Netflix lifestyle show, With Love, Meghan. It can be difficult to know what to think of Meghan Markle/Sussex from day to day. Meghan (let’s keep things simple […] Read more ›
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A mountain soldier explains the gear he carries on missions, offering insights into tactical equipment and strategies for challenging environments. Read more ›
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An attorney for Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds told a judge on Thursday that "there is an insatiable appetite for any information about this case." Read more ›
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Every day that goes by brings more and more horrifying pictures of the Vice President of the United States and I love them all. Read more ›
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OneWeb, Project Kuiper, and IRIS2 could all, in time, replace Elon Musk's satellite communications system in Ukraine, but they will struggle to replicate Starlink's coverage and usability. Read more ›
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The Verge
It’s the end of an era. Microsoft is shutting down Skype in May and replacing it with the free version of Microsoft Teams for consumers. Existing Skype users will be able to log in to the Microsoft Teams app and have their message history, group chats, and contacts all automatically available without having to create […] Read more ›
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Officials at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday ordered staff “to begin finding tens of millions of dollars for a Starlink deal” to upgrade air traffic control communications, anonymous sources have told Rolling Stone. The story follows reports that Starlink may be taking the job from Verizon, which already has a multibillion-dollar contract with […] Read more ›
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The federal agency that produces weather forecasts and leads research on climate and the oceans has canceled leases for research centers and slashed its staff to “devastating” effect, current and former employees tell The Verge. Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) laid off hundreds of probationary employees, who make up roughly 10 […] Read more ›
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AMD’s answer to Nvidia’s RTX 50-series GPUs is arriving next week — and its new graphics cards are aggressively priced against Nvidia’s $749 GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and $549 RTX 5070. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT ship March 6th for $549 and $599 respectively, one day after the RTX 5070 arrives. AMD […] Read more ›
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Hulu subscribers following the Oscars ceremony on Sunday night were outraged when the streaming service ended its broadcast of the event before the awards show was actually over. Viewers saw a “thank you for watching” message that falsely claimed “the live event has now ended” — despite the fact that the Best Actress and Best […] Read more ›
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Target and Best Buy say Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China could raise prices in their stores as soon as this week. During an interview with CNBC, Target CEO Brian Cornell said consumers will “likely see prices increase over the next couple of days,” while Best Buy CEO Corie Barry similarly told investors that […] Read more ›
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EV maker BYD unveiled “Lingyuan,” a vehicle-mounted drone launching system developed in collaboration with DJI that is available for all of the company’s vehicles, reports Chinese state media outlet Xinhua. The system is only available in China, like BYD’s vehicles, and costs 16,000 yuan (or about $2,197). BYD’s video below, reposted by YouTube channel ShanghaiEye, […] Read more ›
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. – the world’s biggest chipmaker – will invest at least $100 billion to expand chip manufacturing in the US. During a press conference on Monday, President Donald Trump said the funding would go toward building two additional chip manufacturing facilities in Phoenix, Arizona. The $100 billion investment builds upon the $65 […] Read more ›
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The iPad Air is a tricky tablet. At times, it has been the most compelling of Apple’s lineup, the Goldilocks-perfect combination of features and price. Other times, it starts to feel like an awkwardly placed option, both too expensive and not good enough. With the new model, which Apple just announced via a press release, […] Read more ›
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Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has joined President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) service. Gebbia, a close friend of Elon Musk and fellow billionaire, announced that he’s been tasked with “improving the slow and paper-based retirement process,” though the specifics of his involvement are unclear. “Excited to share I’m bringing my designer brain and […] Read more ›
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