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Samsung is shipping out the large Android 16 (One UI 8) update to owners of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. Samsung is making good timing, as the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 received this same update only a week ago. Inside, Samsung highlights Gemini features such as Gemini ⊠Continued
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Lucasfilm is celebrating the film's 50th anniversary on February 17, 2027, in the best possible way. Read more âș
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A jury found the HR trade organization liable for racial discrimination and retaliation against a former employee. Read more âș
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Disney is bringing a ânewly restored versionâ of the original, 1977 theatrical cut of Star Wars back to theaters on February 19th, 2027. It will only be available in theaters for âa limited time,â Disney says, and itâs being released as part of âLucasfilmâs yearlong 50th anniversary celebrationâ for the franchise. Tickets arenât on sale [âŠ] Read more âș
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Here's some good news for the "Han shot first" crowd. The original cut of Star Wars (1977), the film known today as A New Hope, is coming back to theaters. We first learned in August that some version of the film would be screened again in 2027 for its 50th anniversary. But we know now this will indeed be the version everyone saw before George Lucas made those questionable, CGI-heavy... Read more âș
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A federal judge orders Google to limit default search deals to one year, in an antitrust effort to open doors for rivals in search and generative AI. Read more âș
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Deal indicates Zuckerberg is exploring other types of artificial intelligence-powered devices beyond smart glasses Read more âș
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Google cannot require partners like Apple or Samsung to distribute its generative AI products like Gemini as a condition of licensing Googleâs other apps such as Google Maps, a federal judge ruled on Friday as part of the final remedies judgment governing how Google must address its illegal ... Read more âș
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An anonymous reader quotes a report from MIT Technology Review: OpenAI is testing another new way to expose the complicated processes at work inside large language models. Researchers at the company can make an LLM produce what they call a confession, in which the model explains how it carried out a task and (most of the time) owns up to any bad behavior. Figuring out why large language models do... Read more âș
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Rocket makerâs proposed transaction would vault it back ahead of OpenAI as the most valuable start-up Read more âș
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Netflix is poised to purchase Warner Bros.â studio and streaming business after being selected as the winner of the bidding war for the media giant. The two companies will now move forward into exclusive deal talks, TheWrap reports, likely including a $5 billion break-up fee in case regulators block the buyout. Netflix reportedly offered $30 [âŠ] Read more âș
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AMD CEO Lisa Su used her appearance at WIREDâs Big Interview conference in San Francisco to push back against growing speculation that the AI sector is overheating. Read more âș
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U.S. and Canadian cybersecurity agencies say Chinese-linked actors deployed "Brickstorm" malware to infiltrate critical infrastructure and maintain long-term access for potential sabotage. Reuters reports: The Chinese-linked hacking operations are the latest example of Chinese hackers targeting critical infrastructure, infiltrating sensitive networks and "embedding themselves to enable long-term access, disruption, and potential sabotage," Madhu Gottumukkala, the acting director of the Cybersecurity and Inf Read more âș
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The EU said on Friday it had issued a fine of $140 million to X over a number of violations, including the "deceptive" design of its blue checkmarks. Read more âș
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Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on a few old, unsupported third-party devices from Insignia and Lenovo. Read more âș
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alternative_right shares a report from ScienceAlert: Engineers at Cornell University have created the blackest fabric on record, finding it absorbs 99.87 percent of all light that dares to illuminate its surface. [...] In this case, the Cornell researchers dyed a white merino wool knit fabric with a synthetic melanin polymer called polydopamine. Then, they placed the material in a plasma chamber, and etched structures called nanofibrils -- essentially, tiny fibers... Read more âș
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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav told employees that "HBO Max will stay" after Netflix buys Warner Bros. and HBO in a media mega-merger. Read more âș
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Itâs always a fun day when your Spotify or YouTube Music yearly recap goes live. For me and anyone else who uses YouTube Music, those recaps are now rolling out, filled with all of the sweet tunes you rocked out to during 2025. If youâre a Spotify user, Wrapped is now also making its way ⊠Continued Read the original post: Your Spotify Wrapped and YouTube Music Yearly Recap is... Read more âș
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There were Cyber Week deals to be had for the majority of this week, but weâve now noticed that most participants, including Google, have started to return products to their normal prices. For example, all of Googleâs discounts on the Pixel 10 series have been removed through the Google Store. There are still deals out ⊠Continued Read the original post: Pixel 10 Pro Keeps Getting Surprise $350 Off Discounts Read more âș
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I was cruising Google Store this morning, still attempting to find something to use my store credit towards since having received it after purchasing the Pixel 10 Pro. I completely forgot that Google has a âGoogle branded merchandiseâ section under the Accessories tab. It was at this point that I discovered my new bestie. I ⊠Continued Read the original post: Google Selling 12âł Android Plushie to Keep You Company Read more âș
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Samsungâs upcoming One UI build, labeled as One UI 8.5, should be entering beta quite soon. For supported devices, it should be a relatively solid update, as evidenced by a leaked One UI 8.5 beta changelog. Inside, there are lots of changes for customization and system interfaces, as well as upgrades for Bixby and Galaxy ⊠Continued Read the original post: One UI 8.5 Beta Changelog Gets Leaked, Changes Coming... Read more âș
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Google has set the date for a new Android XR event, likely where the company will unveil either its own eyewear or possibly a set of Android XR-powered glasses from partner brands. The event will take place virtually on December 8 at 10am Pacific (1pm Eastern). Google says, âFrom glasses to headsets and everything in ⊠Continued Read the original post: Android XR Event Scheduled for December 8 Read more âș
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The newest âUncarrierâ move from T-Mobile is targeted specifically at AT&T and Verizon customers, giving them a way to switch to T-Mo in a matter of minutes. They called this âSwitching Made Easyâ and deployed a tool within the T-Life app called âEasy Switch.â The idea here was to move customers from AT&T or Verizon ⊠Continued Read the original post: AT&T Says T-Mobile is âUnlawfullyâ Harvesting Its Customer Data Read more âș
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Buying a year-old phone used to be a thing we wouldnât recommend, with companies barely offering proper support for them or because the upgrades to the current model were so significant. That hasnât been the case for many years now, so when we see a Pixel 9 Pro slapped with massive discounts on Black Friday, ⊠Continued Read the original post: Pixel 9 Pro Stock Clearing Arrives With Prices as... Read more âș
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Code in a new build of the Pixel Watch app points to return of select gestures for Wear OS users. Pixel Watch already has quite a few gestures to play with, such as Raise to Talk and Tilt-to-Wake, but the addition of these new gestures put Pixel Watch on par with whatâs offered from Apple ⊠Continued Read the original post: Code Points to Return of Select Gestures for Pixel... Read more âș
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It is the season of recaps and Google Photos has one for you in addition to Spotify and YouTube Music. The Google Photos Recap brings you a highlight reel of photos and videos from the year, with graphics and effects splashed throughout, as well as a touch of Gemini if you are in the US. ⊠Continued Read the original post: Google Photos Recap for 2025 Brings Out New Info... Read more âș
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If you have been waiting to get your hands on the new OnePlus 15, pre-orders have been officially set for December 4, with the device now having received FCC approval. Read Our OnePlus 15 Review Pre-orders will begin at 11am (Eastern) and OnePlus is planning to gift early buyers free goodies, as well as host ⊠Continued Read the original post: OnePlus 15 Pre-Orders Begin December 4 Read more âș
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