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A recent breakthrough in battery technology suggests that body heat could one day replace traditional chargers for smartwatches and other wearables. Researchers from a university in South Korea, led by Professor Jang Sung-yeon, have developed a new ionic thermoelectric material capable of generating energy from the temperature difference between human skin and the surrounding environment. This material, produced in the form of a thin, flexible film, shows strong potential for […]
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Toccara Best submitted a request for a year of leave. When it got denied, she quit her job anyway to travel with her husband. Read more ›
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Friday, the EU slapped X with a €120 million fine (about $140 million) for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA). It was the first time that a company had been hit with a penalty for running afoul of the law. Elon Musk responded with his trademark tact and professionalism by posting “Bullshit” on X in […] Read more ›
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A hardware security response from ChatGPT ended with "Shop for home and groceries. Connect Target." But "There are no live tests for ads" on ChatGPT, insists Nick Turley, OpenAI's head of ChatGPT. Posting on X.com, he said "any screenshots you've seen are either not real or not ads." Engadget reports The OpenAI exec's explanation comes after another post from former xAI employee Benjamin De Kraker on X that has gained... Read more ›
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Katie Lynch's ex husband lives in an in-law apartment in the same property she lives. They prioritized their daughter, and it works for them. Read more ›
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Step aside, young folks of tech. This week we hear from the industry’s, ah, elder statesmen—specifically Larry Ellison at Oracle and Hock Tan from Broadcom, whose combined age is about 150. Oracle and Broadcom are each reporting their latest quarterly earnings this week, when the status of their newish AI businesses will be in the spotlight. In the case of Oracle, we’ll be looking for an update on its AI-related... Read more ›
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For "life and death decision-making," Anduril cofounder Palmer Luckey says it's "too critical" to not use the most advanced technology. Read more ›
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If you need to do any electrical work, having a multimeter is a must. Here's what everyday users have to say about the one from Klein Tools. Read more ›
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One does not simply spend more than 11 hours watching The Lord of the Rings trilogy in a single weekend at home when the opportunity to do so in theaters arises. As The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring turns 25, Fathom Entertainment and Warner Bros. announced theatrical screenings of the Peter Jackson trilogy in their extended editions, according to an exclusive report from Variety. The re-releases... Read more ›
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I switched my family to DVDs to avoid streaming overload. It transformed our chaotic movie nights into a calmer, quicker, and happier weekly tradition. Read more ›
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Those might not exactly be ads you're seeing on ChatGPT, at least according to OpenAI. Nick Turley, OpenAI's head of ChatGPT, clarified the confusion around potential ads appearing with the AI chatbot. In a post on X, Turley said "there are no live tests for ads" and that "any screenshots you've seen are either not real or not ads." The OpenAI exec's explanation comes after another post from former xAI... Read more ›
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X's clapback came after the Commission fined it $140 million. The gesture appears to be toothless. Read more ›
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Tiny Core Linux is a true example of just how small a functional desktop operating system can be, even in 2025. Read more ›
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Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says AI scaling is key to reaching AGI, a still theoretical version of AI that reasons as well as humans. Read more ›
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UK developer Three Fields Entertainment - the studio behind the likes of Dangerous Golf and Dangerous Driving - says it has been "forced" into placing its "entire team on notice of redundancy" because publisher THQ Nordic has shown no "enthusiasm or financial support to continue development" of its latest title, Wreckreation. Read more Read more ›
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"People in their teens and early 20s are increasingly turning to old school tech," reports the BBC, "in a bid to unplug from the online world." Amazon UK told BBC Scotland News that retro-themed products surged in popularity during its Black Friday event, with portable vinyl turntables, Tamagotchis and disposable cameras among their best sellers. Retailers Currys and John Lewis also said they had seen retro gadgets making a comeback... Read more ›
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US spatial intelligence firm shows off its capabilities by providing high-quality images of a Chinese naval base on Hainan Island. Read more ›
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Iam8bit is suing Skybound Games for £2.9 million ($4 million), alleging breach of contract, fraudulent expenses, theft of designs, and claiming that Skybound used iam8bit's trade secrets to cut it out of a Stray deal. Read more Read more ›
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Looks like Giamatti's having a ball as a bad guy on 'Starfleet Academy' with an axe to grind against Holly Hunter. Read more ›
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The real winners in today's economy are the middlemen — rich intermediary companies like Walmart, Airbnb, and Lyft that connect buyers and sellers. Read more ›
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AnTuTu has released its latest global ranking of the most powerful Android smartphones currently available on the market. The list for November 2025 highlights devices that deliver the best benchmark performance and reveals strong competition among chipset manufacturers within the flagship segment. Qualcomm dominates the ranking, securing eight out of the top ten positions thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Snapdragon 8 Elite processors. This result reinforces... Read more ›
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Google has begun rolling out a redesigned interface for Gemini on the web, following earlier updates made to the Android and iOS apps. According to the company, the goal is to deliver a cleaner and more modern look, aligning the desktop experience with the refreshed mobile design. The update introduces both visual refinements and new organizational features, improving overall navigation and interaction with the AI service. Among the first noticeable... Read more ›
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Concerns have grown regarding the reliability of Chinese-made batteries used in certain Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, following new technical assessments questioning their longevity and repairability. The issue centers on NCM811 lithium-ion battery packs produced by LG Energy Solutions, which are installed in a portion of these popular Tesla models. The topic resurfaces shortly after another report described the Model Y as one of the least reliable vehicles... Read more ›
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At CEATEC 2025, Sony showcased its latest personal thermo device, the REON POCKET PRO *, a high-end evolution of the REON lineup that began in Japan in 2020. Even though we could not touch the unit, the Sony representatives provided detailed explanations of what makes this new model substantially more capable than previous generations. Based on what I saw and what the Sony representatives explained, the REON POCKET PRO represents... Read more ›
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Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first triple-folding smartphone, expanding its portfolio of foldable devices. The model resembles a larger Galaxy Z Fold 7, sharing many of the same specifications, including a triple rear camera with a 200 MP main sensor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, and Android 16 with One UI 8. According to Samsung’s TM Roh, the device aims to combine portability, high performance,... Read more ›
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Huawei has introduced the Smart Hanhan, its first “virtual pet” featuring what the company calls emotional artificial intelligence. Launched in China during the Mate 80 series event, the device quickly sold out in all three color options on the Huawei Mall. Priced at 399 yuan (~$55), the Smart Hanhan combines soft toy design with digital companionship, positioning itself as a blend of technology, comfort, and emotional support. Unlike conventional electronic... Read more ›
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ASUS has released an unexpected software update for its handheld gaming console, the ROG Ally, resulting in significant improvements in overall performance, battery efficiency, and frame rates in popular games. Although the sudden jump in capability appears dramatic, the transformation is the result of a series of updates gradually rolled out by ASUS and Microsoft. Together, these updates have strengthened the device far beyond its launch state, effectively giving it... Read more ›
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ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind TikTok, is entering the smartphone intelligent assistant market. Unlike competitors such as Google and Apple, the company does not plan to launch its own smartphone. Instead, ByteDance aims to integrate its artificial intelligence technology directly into devices from major manufacturers through strategic partnerships. This approach marks the debut of the Doubao Mobile Assistant, an AI-driven system designed to integrate deeply with Android and transform... Read more ›
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OnePlus has officially confirmed new details about the upcoming OnePlus 15R, revealing that the device will include a 7,400 mAh battery, the largest ever used in a OnePlus smartphone and reportedly the biggest battery found in a consumer smartphone in North America. This development positions the 15R as a device focused on endurance and longevity, particularly appealing to users who value long operating times without frequent charging. December 17 🔜👀... Read more ›
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Over the past few weeks, Netflix quietly removed the Cast button from its mobile apps for most televisions and streaming devices, nudging users back toward physical remotes for navigation. The latest Netflix Help Center documentation confirms the change in an article titled “Can’t find ‘Cast’ button in Netflix app,” which explains that Netflix “no longer supports casting shows from a mobile device to most TVs and TV-streaming devices,” and instructs... Read more ›
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