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TikTok is reportedly working on developing a separate app just for the US market, in order to comply with the country's legislation requiring it to either sell its business in the US or face a ban.
The new app is allegedly going to be released on September 5, and US TikTok users will have to switch to it in order to continue using the service. The 'old' app, the one currently in use, will be removed from US app stores when the new one launches and will then stop working entirely around next March. Obviou
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Rivian will launch an AI assistant in 2026 for all its EVs, enabling voice-based vehicle controls, third-party app support, and deeper software integration without requiring new hardware. Read more âș
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Half-Life fans are nothing if not patient. For the diehard fans out there, the latest test of patience comes from Insider Gaming Weekly's podcast, which claimed that the third installment in the Half-Life franchise is set to release with the launch of the Steam Machine sometime in spring 2026. "The window I was specifically told was spring 2026 for the Steam Machine, for the Frame, for the Controller, for Half-Life... Read more âș
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The Nissan Leaf was one of the first modern electric vehicles to go on sale, but Nissan has been slower to adopt plug-in hybrids. Itâs only just now getting one in its lineup, and only by borrowing from another automaker. At first glance, the 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid seems like a straightforward addition to ... Read more âș
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Dick Van Dyke , who celebrated his 100th on Saturday, hasn't shied away from sharing his advice for a long, healthy life. Read more âș
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Dell's commercial sales department is set to announce a wave of price hikes affecting RAM, storage, GPU, and monitor upgrades to all corporate clients starting on December 17, according to leaked internal documents. Read more âș
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Five lawsuits were filed in Texas this week, putting some of the biggest names in PC tech under an uncomfortable spotlight, as their components are still being found in Russian weaponry. Read more âș
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Letâs face it, the same thing happens year after year. Things get busy with work, school, and life in general until youâre suddenly up against the clock as you race your gifts to your local post office, FedEx store, or UPS location. Weâve all been there, but weâd like to help as you plan your [âŠ] Read more âș
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Lynne Austin was working as a telephone operator doing bikini contests as a side gig when she was approach with an opportunity that changed her life. Read more âș
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90s and 00s kids likely grew up hearing voice actors Jim Ward, Jeff Garcia, and Julie Mayfield across the cartoons and games of their youth. Read more âș
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Former Striking Distance and Sledgehammer founder Glen Schofield has shared his concerns about the sale of his former employer, EA, saying it's a "bittersweet moment" that reminds him of the sale of Activision to Microsoft. Read more Read more âș
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JEDEC is nearing completion of SPHBM4, a standard that enables full HBM4 bandwidth over a 512-bit interface using a 4:1 serialization, reusing standard HBM DRAM dies and a base die. The tech promises to enable a 2.5D integration on organic substrates to support up to 64 GB per stack and more stacks than HBM4 and HBM4E. Read more âș
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French President Emmanuel Macron has once again publicly congratulated Sandfall Interactive for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, this time for securing a record-breaking nine wins at The Game Awards earlier this week. Read more Read more âș
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It's a small sample size, likely driven by Black Friday discounts and temporary virality, but the Nex Playground has gone from little-known console curiosity to best-seller. It's now on track to quadruple its sales from last year. According to research firm Circana, the Playground was the second best-selling console in the US for the week [âŠ] Read more âș
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I went Christmas tree shopping with my teens and was stunned by a $370 price tag. It sent me back to my childhood and our tiny cheap recycled tree. Read more âș
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America, you have spoken loud and clear: You do not like AI. A Pew Research Center survey published in September found that 50 percent of respondents were more concerned than excited about AI; just 10 percent felt the opposite. Most people, 57 percent, said the societal risks were high, while a mere 25 percent thought [âŠ] Read more âș
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A decade-long study of older women found that tea drinkers had slightly stronger bones, while moderate coffee drinking caused no harm. Heavy coffee intakeâover five cups a dayâwas linked to lower bone density, especially in women who consumed more alcohol. Teaâs benefits may stem from catechins that support bone formation. The researchers say small daily habits could make a meaningful difference over time. Read more âș
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Want to know what to expect from 'Avengers: Doomsday'? You'll be waiting in the theater from your home for a month-long rollout. Read more âș
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The Honor Magic8 Pro is continuing its global rollout after debuting in Malaysia last month. Honorâs flagship is now available in Dubai and across the GCC. Interested customers can pre-order the Magic8 Pro starting today from Honorâs online store and other online retailers across the UAE. The phone is available in 12GB/512GB and 16GB/1TB variants. Those who pre-order the phone will also receive free gifts worth AED 2,299 ($815) that... Read more âș
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The Xiaomi 17, which was unveiled in China in September, is still awaiting its global debut. Although Xiaomi hasnât shared any details about an international release, a tipster has now hinted at its expected launch timeline. According to the tipster, the Xiaomi 17 may see a global debut in January 2026. The phone is also said to arrive in India around the same time. Meanwhile, a Xiaomi phone with the... Read more âș
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Despite not being officially announced, the Honor X8d is now listed in Kyrgyzstan. It currently shows as out of stock, but that will undoubtedly change soon. Unfortunately this means we can't tell you the price, but we do have the specs along with the official images you can see below. So, the Honor X8d comes in blue, grey, and black with a 6.77-inch 1080x2392 AMOLED touchscreen, the Snapdragon 6s 4G... Read more âș
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Samsung unveiled its Galaxy Z TriFold this week. Unlike the Huawei Mate XT, which folds outward, the Galaxy Z TriFold keeps its vulnerable folding display on the inside and has an independent cover screen. However, that means you only get to pick between that and the fully unfolded screen, no middle ground. The diagonals are 6.5" and 10", although the surface area difference is larger than those numbers suggest due... Read more âș
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OnePlus has revealed more specs of its upcoming Pad Go 2 tablet, which will be unveiled alongside the OnePlus 15R and the Watch Lite on December 17. The OnePlus Pad Go 2 will offer a 12.1-inch display with up to 900 nits in high-brightness mode, 7:5 aspect ratio, 88.5% screen-to-body ratio, and a resolution of 2800 x 1980 pixels. The screen will also support Dolby Vision. It will pack a... Read more âș
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Over two years since launching its first over-ear headphones, Fairphone has a new version of its Fairbuds XL. The second-generation Fairbuds XL bring an updated design and new drivers, though the modular aspect remains. Fairbuds XL Gen 2 The new 40mm dynamic drivers are backwards compatible with the original Fairbuds XL, meaning users with the older model can also enjoy the updated drivers and sound tuning. Fairphone will sell the... Read more âș
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Apple dominated the global best-selling smartphone list during Q3, but it wasnât the shiny new iPhone 17 models that held the lead for Cupertino. According to Counterpoint Research, the iPhone 16 was the worldâs best-selling phone during the July-September months, commanding a 4% share of all shipments for the period. [#InlinePriceWidget,13317,1#] The iPhone 16 sold particularly well in India during the festive promotions and also showed some recovery in Japan.... Read more âș
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When vivo and iQOO announced that OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 will be launched globally, ending the OriginOS / FuntouchOS divide, the brands also revealed a rollout timeline for existing devices. That, however, was misleading. For example, the iQOO 12 from 2023 was slated to get the OriginOS 6 update in mid-November. And it did in fact arrive then, but it wasn't the stable build - instead, it was... Read more âș
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After the few Black Friday-themed weeks of feverish discounts on everything, discounts have slowed down a bit. Still, there are some deals to be had, and we've rounded up a few from Amazon Germany for you guys and gals! Google has traditionally kept its Pixel series at a good price compared to its rivals, and now is no different. You can snag a member of the Pixel 10 series for... Read more âș
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Every so often, an interesting product idea comes along that could be useful if executed right. This one is an iPhone case, called the Selfix, from the brand Dockcase. The case is designed for the iPhone 17 Pro series and adds a secondary display to the back. The Selfix case offers a circular 1.6-inch AMOLED touch display at the back with a 480 x 480-pixel resolution. The rear displayâs primary... Read more âș
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