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The global launch of the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday (5th) was met with widespread excitement. However, for some customers, the occasion was marred by reports of screen damage caused by mishandling during the retail process, particularly at GameStop locations.According to a report by IGN and firsthand accounts shared on social media, the issue arose when GameStop employees stapled receipts directly onto the console’s packaging. A user identified […]
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"The thing that I did do was date a lot. And so when Barack showed up, I had experiences to compare him against," Michelle Obama said. Read more ›
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It may have been decades since you last heard the crunching screeches of connecting with dial-up Internet, but AOL said it will discontinue its dial-up service on September 30, officially marking the end of an era in Internet history. As first spotted by PC Gamer, AOL made the surprising announcement in a post buried in its AOL Help pages. Along with the dial-up service, AOL Dialer software and AOL Shield... Read more ›
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See the moon phase expected for August 11, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected. Read more ›
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ETH Zurich researchers levitated a nano glass sphere cluster with record-setting quantum purity at room temperature, avoiding costly cooling. Using optical tweezers, they isolated quantum zero-point motion, paving the way for future quantum sensors in navigation, medicine, and fundamental physics. Read more ›
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AI is blurring the lines between different tech roles and opening up room for generalists, says Figma's CEO. Read more ›
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Microsoft has "assured players that Turn 10 and Playground Games will continue to support Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon 5". Read more Read more ›
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Last week saw the 80th anniversary of a turning point in World War II: the day America dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. "Twelve men were on that flight..." remembers the online magazine Mental Floss, adding "Almost all had something to say after the war." The group was segregated from the rest of the military and trained in secret. Even those in the group only knew as much as they... Read more ›
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Linux creator Linus Torvalds has publicly dismissed a RISC-V code contribution from a Google engineer as 'garbage.' Read more ›
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Joshua Webley and his wife got married this month. Most of his guests at the wedding were friends he met through the Expats Club in Kuala Lumpur. Read more ›
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After disastrous sales and crashing resale values, the cheapest version of Tesla's sci-fi pickup suddenly has a multi-week wait time. Is this the start of a comeback or just a last-gasp buying frenzy? Read more ›
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"What happens when cybercriminals stop thinking small and start thinking like a Fortune 500 company?" asks a blog post from Koi Security. "You get GreedyBear, the attack group that just redefined industrial-scale crypto theft." "150 weaponized Firefox extensions [impersonating popular cryptocurrency wallets like MetaMask and TronLink]. Nearly 500 malicious executables. Dozens of phishing websites. One coordinated attack infrastructure. According to user reports, over $1 million stolen." They upload 5-7 i Read more ›
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Apple is testing a revamped version of Siri with select third-party apps, including Uber, AllTrails, Threads, Temu, Amazon, YouTube, Facebook, WhatsApp, and a few games, according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple also continues to test the new Siri with its own apps, he said. Apple's own example was an iPhone user asking Siri about their mother's flight and lunch reservation plans based on info retrieved from... Read more ›
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AI is already powerful enough to replace millions of jobs. The only thing stopping the mass layoffs isn't technology. It's that no CEO wants to be the first one to face the political firestorm. Read more ›
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Since 2023 the Python Software Foundation has had a Security Developer-in-Residence (sponsored by the Open Source Security Foundation's vulnerability-finding "Alpha-Omega" project). And he's just published a new 11-page white paper about open source's "phantom dependencies" problem — suggesting a way to solve it. "Phantom" dependencies aren't tracked with packaging metadata, manifests, or lock files, which makes them "not discoverable" by tools like vulnerability scanners or compliance and policy tools. S Read more ›
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Imagine this. Lightning sparks a wildfire, but "within seconds, a satellite dish swirling overhead picks up on the anomaly and triggers an alarm," writes the Los Angeles Times. "An autonomous helicopter takes flight and zooms toward the fire, using sensors to locate the blaze and AI to generate a plan of attack. It measures the wind speed and fire movement, communicating constantly with the unmanned helicopter behind it, and the... Read more ›
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Every charge cycle takes a tiny toll on your iPhone's battery health. Here's how regular use slowly wears it down over the years. Read more ›
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It was long rumored that Apple would release the first MacBook Pro models with OLED displays next year, but that timeframe is a little less certain now. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said he expects the MacBook Pro to gain an OLED display "between the end of 2026 and early 2027." Compared to current MacBook Pro models with LCD screens, benefits of OLED technology would include... Read more ›
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Realme has unveiled the Note 70, a new entry-level smartphone aimed at budget-conscious users. Essentially a rebranded version of the Narzo 80 Lite 4G, the Note 70 retains the same design and hardware, offering a large battery, 90Hz display, and practical features at a low cost. The phone has launched first in Vietnam, with pricing equivalent to approximately $115 USD for the 4GB/64GB model and $118 USD for the 4GB/128GB... Read more ›
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Samsung Electronics has recently introduced the Moving Style Edge, a new display solution that emphasizes portability and flexibility—clearly aiming to rival LG’s StanbyMe in the growing market of mobile smart screens, but definitely not as portable as the StandbyMe 2. While the concept is not entirely new, Samsung’s take distinguishes itself by integrating its existing Smart Monitor M7 with a height-adjustable stand, offering a more adaptable experience for users.The Moving... Read more ›
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We know that Motorola has partnered with luxury brand Swarovski for a special edition release of the Motorola Razr (2025) and Moto Buds Loop, targeting users who value both technology and style. Originally teased for release on August 5, the launch date has now shifted to August 15, as indicated by Motorola’s latest teaser shared on X (formerly Twitter).This upcoming special edition marks a renewed collaboration between Motorola and Swarovski,... Read more ›
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Today, we start the news with something quite curious: Did you know that you can use your MacBook trackpad as a scale? Well, that’s quite impressive, don’t you think so? It’s all possible thanks to Krish Shah, a Canadian developer and blogger, who released an experimental macOS application called TrackWeight. The app utilizes the pressure sensitivity built into the MacBook’s trackpad to estimate weight and is now available as open-source... Read more ›
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Summer temperatures are here, and sometimes, even making a simple house chore into something harder to accomplish. As if it had a perfect timing, Xiaomi has just launched a new addition to its smart home lineup — the Smart Desktop Air Circulation Fan. Compact and modern, this fan is designed to deliver powerful airflow in small spaces while integrating with smart home ecosystems. Initially released in select European countries, it... Read more ›
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Bugatti has unveiled the Programme Solitaire, an ultra-exclusive offering designed to craft truly bespoke, one-of-one vehicles that combine the brand’s rich coachbuilding heritage with modern personalization and craftsmanship. The Programme Solitaire builds upon Bugatti’s existing Sur Mesure personalization, granting unparalleled creative freedom to both client and marque while maintaining the marque’s uncompromising standards in performance, design, and quality.The first creation from this program is the B Read more ›
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Verizon is hosting Verizon Family Weekend on August 9–10, transforming over 10,000 retail stores nationwide into family-focused tech hubs. The event launches a broader month-long initiative promoting digital wellness and connected living, aimed at helping families prepare for the school year with smarter, safer technology.Visitors will experience hands-on tech demonstrations and receive expert guidance from in-store specialists. Highlights include personalized setups of the Gizmo Watch 3 Adventure, designed Read more ›
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A recent discovery revealed that more than 100,000 ChatGPT conversations were accessible through a simple Google search, sparking serious privacy concerns. The issue was first reported by Digital Digging, which found that users could access shared chat links just by entering specific search queries. These chats included exchanges between users and the AI that, in some cases, may have contained sensitive personal information.The incident drew swift attention from the public... Read more ›
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OpenAI has officially released GPT-5, marking a significant step toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This is the company’s first unified AI model, designed to handle a wide range of tasks and now available for free to all users from day one. Unlike previous iterations, GPT-5 moves beyond a simple chatbot and functions more like an intelligent agent, capable of performing complex, multi-step tasks such as building apps from scratch or... Read more ›
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OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has introduced new features aimed at promoting healthier usage habits, preventing emotional overreliance, and supporting mental well-being among its users. The changes focus on encouraging breaks, improving responses to sensitive topics, and reducing potential negative impacts of prolonged interaction with the AI.One of the key updates is the addition of reminder prompts that suggest users take a pause after extended use of the application. According... Read more ›
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