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Samsung updated its Galaxy A series this week, with the Galaxy A26 and Galaxy A36 being the highlights. Like its high-end devices, Samsung is putting emphasis on artificial intelligence, making the entry into AI more affordable for its customers. Starting at just $299, the Galaxy A26 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ display, octa-core processor, … Continued
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Surbhi Madan, a senior software engineer at Google, says her life and career in the US feel temporary because of her visa. Read more ›
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Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 18, No. 329 Read more ›
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David Sacks, the White House AI czar, doesn't believe "AI psychosis" is real. But he does believe there's a mental health crisis in the country. Read more ›
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Today marks 43 years since the first commercial compact disc (CD) pressing. Polygram in Germany is credited with pressing the first copies of Abba's The Visitors on this date, back in 1982. Read more ›
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In addition to 'Superman,' Terence Stamp could also be seen (or heard) in 'Haunted Mansion,' 'Halo 3,' and 'Elder Scrolls IV.' Read more ›
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"It matched all my expectations. It was huge, maybe a bit too huge," Coline Aguirre said about the house she bought in Japan. Read more ›
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14 months ago a jury ruled against Boeing, awarding $81 million in damages to failed electric airplane startup Zunum. "Zunum alleged that Boeing, while ostensibly investing seed money to get the startup off the ground, stole Zunum's technology and actively undermined its attempts to build a business," the Seattle Times reported at the time. But two months later that verdict was overturned, Reuters reports, with U.S. district judge James Robart... Read more ›
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Crypto loans are back near bull-market highs, but last week’s $1B liquidation shows leverage is cutting both ways. Read more ›
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A large new submarine drone, dubbed Excalibur, can be controlled while it is 'submerged on the other side of the world.' Read more ›
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"AI itself is going to be gone by the time you finish a Ph.D.," Jad Tarifi, the founder of Google's first generative AI team, said. Read more ›
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Terrence Rohan, managing director of the Otherwise Fund, was one of Figma's first backers. He spoke to BI about the traits he looks for in a founder. Read more ›
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President Donald Trump’s administration is scrutinizing higher education. Last week, the White House issued a memorandum requiring all universities receiving federal funds to submit admissions data on all applicants to the Department of Education. The goal is to enforce the 2023 Supreme Court decision that ended race-based affirmative action. Days before the memo was released, […] Read more ›
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The first-ever World Humanoid Robot Games have come to a close with some new world records, but don't expect them to beat humans in a 100-meter dash any time soon. The three-day robotics event in Beijing, China that saw humanoid robots compete in everything from boxing to cleaning concluded this weekend. According to the World Humanoid Robot Games, more than 280 teams from 16 countries, including the US, Germany, Brazil... Read more ›
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Uber users in Atlanta are dropping rides with human drivers to maximize their chances of getting a self-driving Waymo taxi. Read more ›
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Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 18, No. 799. Read more ›
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I spent six days exploring three cities in Italy — Venice, Rome, and Milan. It was my first time visiting the country, and I left with some regrets. Read more ›
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Last week, Apple released and then pulled a software tool that accidentally contained identifiers for many unreleased devices and chips, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. His findings included new models of the Studio Display, Apple TV, Apple Watches, Apple Vision Pro, iPad mini, HomePod mini, and more. Here is what was uncovered in the file, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris:A new HomePod mini with an S9 chip or... Read more ›
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Think of them as AI factories, churning out your responses from ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and all the other generative AI tools. The costs are staggering. Read more ›
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Valve’s Steam Beta is testing an overlay that tracks GPU usage more accurately than Windows Task Manager, including multi-process games. Early rollout is inconsistent, but once stable, it could give gamers real-time, reliable performance stats without extra apps, rivaling tools like MSI Afterburner. Read more ›
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Several anti-customer changes from Verizon in recent weeks have not sat well with their vocal, very-much-online customer base. We’ve documented the conversation plenty from the minute the changes started rolling out, but a fresh question popped up this week that has brought it all back to the forefront. Verizon customers explain why they are leaving: … Continued Read the original post: Why is Everyone Leaving Verizon? Read more ›
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Samsung is now selling both the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 as Certified Re-Newed, allowing buyers to get in the foldable action without having to spend new-phone prices to do so. Outfitted with genuine Samsung parts, the phones receive new batteries and a one-year warranty, meaning you can enjoy the confidence … Continued Read the original post: Samsung Now Sells Re-Newed Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z... Read more ›
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My wife’s father still uses a travel agent, a profession I had assumed the invention of the internet killed. Like other similar tasks, it appears AI wants to come in and finish the job. Google is launching Flight Deals in beta, an AI-powered feature that will help find you the best deals on your travel … Continued Read the original post: Google’s AI-Powered Flight Deals is Your Personal Travel Agent Read more ›
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Google gave us the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 update a month ago and there were a handful of bug to squash from the previous beta. Today, Google released the QPR1 3.1 update and the list of bugs fixed is stretches to 20+. For what should be a smallish update, this one seems quite large … Continued Read the original post: Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 Update Released With Tons... Read more ›
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We knew it was getting to be about that time. Last year, Samsung introduced the Galaxy S24 FE in late September. We’re expecting a similar timeline for the Galaxy S25 FE, and naturally, the internet has not disappointed. We’re now getting our first good look at Samsung’s upcoming budget-minded smartphone. Courtesy of WinFuture, we get … Continued Read the original post: Here’s the Galaxy S25 FE Read more ›
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We’re all quite certain by now that Google will introduce its lineup of Pixelsnap accessories alongside the Pixel 10 lineup on August 20, with the company fully embracing the Qi2 standard and its magnetic goodness. Thanks to another new dump of images, we’re getting eyes on every color of the inbound Pixelsnap cases for both … Continued Read the original post: Here’s Every Color of Pixelsnap Cases for Pixel 10... Read more ›
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There’s another bundle coming to consumers, this time pairing content from ESPN and FOX into a single offering. Launching combined on October 2 and priced at $39.99/month, this bundle is designed for the sports lover who also appreciates getting their news from FOX. According to the press release, “Viewers will have access to an incredible … Continued Read the original post: Another Bundle, This Time FOX and ESPN, Launches October... Read more ›
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As new models of year-old phones approach launch, buying the older model always brings some hesitation. Even with the Pixel 9 Pro scheduled to receive 7 years of updates, knowing that the Pixel 10 Pro will be announced in 8 days might make you pause. But what if there’s a deal almost too-good-to-pass on? There … Continued Read the original post: Pixel 9 Pro Seeing $300 Off Discount Read more ›
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Visible understands that the idea of a traditional family is changing. These days, Chosen Families are on the rise, meaning you might be living with people who aren’t related. Much like the rent, Visible is now letting you have a family plan where everyone is in charge of their own account and bill, while still … Continued Read the original post: Visible Lets You Split the Phone Bill With Anyone,... Read more ›
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Samsung is expanding its One UI 8 beta program to several devices this week, all of which they told us would get access at this time. You may recall a week ago when Samsung announced that the Galaxy S24 series, as well as the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 would get … Continued Read the original post: Samsung’s One UI 8 Beta Expands to Galaxy S24,... Read more ›
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