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Android 16 beta participants, ensure your devices are fully charged tomorrow, as the Android Development team has confirmed via Twitter that Beta 4 will be released on April 17 (tomorrow). With Beta 4, we expect improved system stability, plus there’s always a possibility that Google will include a few new features, though, it’s probably a … Continued
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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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In a recent episode of Post Games, host Chris Plante explores how video games can help players understand death. He's interviewing Kaitlin Tremblay, who is working on Ambrosia Sky, a game about death. "What is it about games that is so useful for exploring the topic?" Plante asks. "I think there's something really lovely about […] Read more ›
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After leaving a nearly 10-year position as a product marketing engineer at Intel, Varun Gupta was charged with possessing trade secrets. He was facing a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release, according to Oregon's U.S. Attorney's Office. Portland's KGW reports: While still employed at Intel, Varun Gupta downloaded about 4,000 files, which included trade secrets and proprietary materials, from his... Read more ›
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Can I compete with the Figure's humanoid robot at household chores like folding laundry? Let's see who's faster and better. Read more ›
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The Bluetooth tracker maker is adding free and paid SOS features to its products, including emergency contact alerts, silent alarms, and real-time location sharing. Read more ›
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The University of East London just put out an ad that seemingly says that Wi-Fi is bad for the environment, but it just wants you to look closer. 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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From the RTX 2070 to the 5070, Nvidia’s midrange GPUs show impressive leaps: 1080p ray tracing climbs from 56 to 130 FPS, while 4K performance grows from 36 to 107 FPS. The 4070 strikes the best balance of speed and efficiency, while the 5070 delivers raw power—though at a higher cost. Read more ›
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A new best-selling book on Disney adults says enthusiasts get lots of judgment from their own community, based on their perceived passion level. Read more ›
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EY's Chief Wellbeing Officer shared 3 tips for employees to take charge of their well-being in a tough job environment. Read more ›
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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 94, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, did you hydrate today, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I'm visiting LinkedIn way too much because of Mini Sudoku, looking at the […] Read more ›
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Cornell scientists developed noise-coded illumination, embedding invisible watermarks in light patterns to detect video tampering across varied conditions. 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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