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The CIA has shut down The World Factbook, one of its oldest and most recognizable public-facing intelligence publications, ending a run that began as a classified reference document in 1962 and evolved into a freely accessible digital resource that drew millions of views each year. The agency offered no explanation for the decision. Originally titled The National Basic Intelligence Factbook, the publication first went unclassified in 1971, was renamed a... Read more ›
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Craig Mazin, showrunner on HBO's award-winning The Last of Us adaptation, has confirmed he's giving Baldur's Gate 3 the TV treatment next, with the new show continuing the story of the acclaimed fantasy RPG - although developer Larian seemingly won't be directly involved. Read more Read more ›
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CEO Steve Huffman said that Reddit's success lies in being a place for authentic human conversation, not a platform flooded with bots. Read more ›
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No matter if you’re in the same room or an ocean away, these sex toys will help you stay connected to your partner. Read more ›
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After co-creating Amazon Alexa, William Tunstall-Pedoe became an angel investor. When he started his second business, he drew on the invaluable experience of his mentees. Read more ›
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Dr. Homoud Aldahash sat three meters away from his patient as he removed a brain tumor via a robot. Read more ›
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The affordable iPhone 17e was earlier rumored to launch in Spring this year, but a new report now suggests the device could arrive later this month. Meanwhile, a separate report claims the phone will bring three key upgrades. According to Macwelt, citing industry sources, the iPhone 17e will be unveiled via a press release on February 19. This wouldn’t be surprising, as Apple also announced the iPhone 16e in February... Read more ›
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Accessing your full pass library will require navigating through two screens. Read more ›
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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup has been the subject of numerous leaks in recent weeks. The latest rumor now claims to reveal the battery capacity of the iPhone 18 Pro Max. In a post on Weibo, tipster Digital Chat Station claims that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a 5,000mAh (or larger) battery in China. Meanwhile, the international variant is said to pack a slightly bigger battery, likely... Read more ›
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Stocks tumble despite strong earnings reports from most Silicon Valley heavyweights Read more ›
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An elixir for keeping our brains and bodies younger may already be sitting on pharmacy shelves across the United States — if only we’d take advantage of it. I’m talking about the shingles vaccine. It was invented because, well, shingles is a terrible disease. If you ever had chickenpox (like I did), this virus is […] Read more ›
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Robotics specialist Unitree has been making waves with its humanoid robots, and a new video shows its impressive G1 bipedal bot dealing with incredibly cold conditions. In a video showing the G1 trudging through deep snow, Unitree describes the feat as “the world‘s first autonomous walking challenge for humanoid robots in a -53.32°F (-47.4°C) extreme ... Read more ›
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The rivaling AI companies pushed GPT-5.3-Codex and Claude Opus 4.6, and had back-to-back appearances on a tech and business podcast. Read more ›
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ICE has used Mobile Fortify to identify immigrants and citizens alike over 100,000 times, by one estimate. It wasn't built to work like that—and only got approved after DHS abandoned its own privacy rules. Read more ›
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HBO is developing a Baldur's Gate TV show that will continue the story of Larian Studios' hit RPG Baldur's Gate 3, according to Deadline. The Last Of Us co-creator Craig Mazin will serve as the show's creator, writer, executive producer, and showrunner. While it's set to feature new protagonists, the plan is for existing characters […] Read more ›
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On Thursday, Bitcoin's value fell over 10 percent in a single day, dropping to around $64,000, the lowest it has been since the 2024 Presidential election, as CNBC reports. After crossing $100,000 in November 2024 and peaking at over $122,000 in October 2025, the cryptocurrency has been in a steady decline for the last several […] Read more ›
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Nvidia's RTX 50 series Super refresh supposedly is design complete, but the GPU maker won't be releasing any new RTX GPUs in 2026, according to a report in The Information. Read more ›
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"We need you to reach out, and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward," Camron Guthrie said in the new video. Read more ›
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Nvidia representative recommends GeForce graphics card owners to uninstall the Windows 11 KB5074109 update to solve framerate drops and gaming artifacts. Read more ›
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The Payments Association has launched its 2026 Manifesto, urging the Bank of England to lift stablecoin holding limits and calling for social media giants to be held legally accountable for the surge in UK payment fraud. Read more ›
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The Payments Association has launched its 2026 Manifesto, urging the Bank of England to lift stablecoin holding limits and calling for social media giants to be held legally accountable for the surge in UK payment fraud. Read more ›
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The City of London's 2026 reforms have officially launched, slashing prospectus requirements and halving retail offer timelines in a bid to reverse a historic listing drought and lure high-growth AI and tech unicorns back to the LSE. Read more ›
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The City of London's 2026 reforms have officially launched, slashing prospectus requirements and halving retail offer timelines in a bid to reverse a historic listing drought and lure high-growth AI and tech unicorns back to the LSE. Read more ›
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Invest Qatar launched the Startup Qatar Pavilion for Web Summit 2026, offering instant licensing and funding to over 1,500 startups and reinforcing Qatar’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain. Read more ›
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Nigeria's 2026 tech outlook is defined by rigorous enforcement of the Startup Act and Data Protection laws, requiring investors to align digital identities (NIN/TIN) and meet hiked SEC capital requirements before entering the $1T target economy. Read more ›
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Invest Qatar launched the Startup Qatar Pavilion for Web Summit 2026, offering instant licensing and funding to over 1,500 startups and reinforcing Qatar’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain. Read more ›
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Nigeria's 2026 tech outlook is defined by rigorous enforcement of the Startup Act and Data Protection laws, requiring investors to align digital identities (NIN/TIN) and meet hiked SEC capital requirements before entering the $1T target economy. Read more ›
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Stefan Lucas, CEO of FinTech Armenia, warns that the UK risks missing a "high-potential" open goal in the South Caucasus, as Armenia’s CBA-regulated sandbox and AI factory initiatives create a unique testbed for British firms seeking new trade partners. Read more ›
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Stefan Lucas, CEO of FinTech Armenia, warns that the UK risks missing a "high-potential" open goal in the South Caucasus, as Armenia’s CBA-regulated sandbox and AI factory initiatives create a unique testbed for British firms seeking new trade partners. Read more ›
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