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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 […]
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The autoworker called the president a "pedophile protector," a reference to his suppression of the Epstein files. Read more ›
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Progressives have long argued that Donald Trump’s immigration agenda is a fundamentally fascistic enterprise. In their telling, the president’s goal is not merely to enforce America’s borders but to purify its blood — and unleash state violence against anyone who resists his campaign of ethnic cleansing. Of course, there’s nothing new about the left deriding […] Read more ›
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A major Verizon outage appeared to impact customers across the United States starting around noon ET on Wednesday. Calls to Verizon customers from other carriers may also be impacted. Read more ›
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Gemini's latest update neatly separates your content history into categories. Read more ›
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Up to 25,000 Russian soldiers are being killed every month, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said this week. Read more ›
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Hundreds of records obtained by WIRED show thin intelligence on the Venezuelan gang in the United States, describing fragmented, low-level crime rather than a coordinated terrorist threat. Read more ›
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Officials ultimately banned fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending a November match, a decision that has sparked immense criticism. Read more ›
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Verizon is experiencing a major outage across the U.S. today, with hundreds of thousands of customers reporting issues with the network on the website Downdetector. There are also complaints across Reddit and other social media platforms. iPhone users and others with Verizon service are generally unable to make phone calls, send text messages, or use data over 5G or LTE due to the outage. iPhone users may see "SOS" in... Read more ›
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The U.S. may allow shipments of rather powerful AI processors to China on a case-by-case basis, but with the U.S. supply priority, do not expect AMD or Nvidia ship a ton of AI GPUs to the People's Republic. Read more ›
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The company quietly changed the fine print for Galaxy AI to shut the door on charging for basic features. Read more ›
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Saks Global's Chapter 11 bankruptcy reveals hundreds of millions in debt to a slew of luxury brands. See who is owed what. Read more ›
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AI models are getting so good at finding vulnerabilities that some experts say the tech industry might need to rethink how software is built. Read more ›
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Generative AI, we are repeatedly told, is a transformative and complicated technology. So complicated that its own creators are unable to explain why it acts the way it does, and so transformative that we'd be fools to stand in the way of progress. Even when progress resembles a machine for undressing strangers without their consent on an unprecedented scale, as has been the case of late with Elon Musk's Grok... Read more ›
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In a world where ICE agents are shooting US citizens on the street, the need for militias and extremist groups like the Proud Boys to support far-right interests has evaporated. Read more ›
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Citi's CEO pledged to save billions by cutting jobs. A new memo and statements by the bank's top brass shed light on how that will play out in 2026. Read more ›
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Protests across Minnesota—and around the country—are ongoing, as residents demonstrate against their federal government. Read more ›
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Spin a dial to get images like those from your parents' and grandparents' photo albums. Read more ›
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An important update to Google Maps has started to be rolled out by Google with the goal of enhancing overall usability and simplifying navigation on iOS and Android smartphones. These modifications show Google’s continued focus on improving the Maps experience, especially through interface design and more user-friendly instructions, even though the company still keeps Waze as a supplementary navigation option. Version 25.49 of Google Maps brings a revamped settings menu... Read more ›
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Looki announced a major upgrade to its Looki L1 wearable ahead of its debut at CES 2026, positioning the device as the first proactive, scene-adaptive AI wearable. The update marks a shift from reactive AI systems, which rely on user prompts, toward real-time intelligence that continuously interprets context and delivers relevant information without explicit commands. The Looki L1 combines multimodal sensing with real-time AI processing to observe environmental and behavioral... Read more ›
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Instagram has addressed an issue that caused many users to receive repeated password reset emails, a situation that sparked widespread concern and speculation about a large-scale data breach. Users have been reporting an unusual increase in account recovery messages in recent weeks, which has led to suspicions that Instagram’s systems have been compromised. Cybercriminals are said to have obtained a database that contained data from roughly 17.5 million Instagram accounts,... Read more ›
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After first revealing the Air 4 Pro AR glasses in China last year, RayNeo used CES 2026 to bring them to a worldwide audience. At the event, the TCL-backed company also unveiled an eSIM-capable RayNeo X3 Pro, underscoring its wider foray into tethered and standalone augmented reality devices. The first AR glasses in the world to support HDR10 are the RayNeo Air 4 Pro—the glasses come with 0.6-inch Micro-OLED screens... Read more ›
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Project Ava is one of several experimental concepts Razer presented at CES 2026, drawing attention for its unconventional approach to human–AI interaction. Reimagined from earlier iterations, Project Ava is now positioned as a holographic AI assistant displayed within a compact 5.5-inch desktop capsule. The concept aims to explore how animated avatars and real-time interaction could redefine how users engage with artificial intelligence, particularly in gaming-focused environments. The system integrates thr Read more ›
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Samsung unveiled its full OLED TV lineup for 2026 during CES 2026, presenting four distinct series designed to address different consumer segments and price points. The new range includes the S99H, S95H, S90H, and S85H series, all offering 4K resolution, competitive refresh rates, and anti-reflective screen coatings. The announcement reinforces Samsung’s strategy of expanding OLED options while differentiating models through panel technology, performance features, and design. Positioned as Samsung’s flagshi Read more ›
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Boston Dynamics used CES 2026 as a platform to present a production-ready version of Atlas, its humanoid robot, marking a significant transition from experimental prototypes to a market-focused product. The announcement places Atlas as one of the most sophisticated humanoid robots to proceed toward commercial deployment, following years of technical testing and public demonstrations. According to Boston Dynamics, the company’s majority shareholder, Hyundai, and its recently announced artificial intelligence Read more ›
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Gigabyte used CES 2026 to officially announce four new OLED gaming monitors, expanding its display lineup with models that emphasize high refresh rates, advanced panel technology, and a range of screen sizes. While Gigabyte may be less visible to general consumers than some gaming-focused brands, it remains a well-established name among PC enthusiasts, particularly for offering competitive hardware at aggressive price points. The newly announced monitors all feature OLED panels... Read more ›
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Motorola has extended its New Year promotions, offering a range of limited-time deals across its smartphone lineup—The current campaign includes price reductions on flagship and midrange devices, as well as bundled accessories with select models, providing additional value for customers considering an upgrade early in the year. At the premium end, Motorola is promoting several offers centered on its foldable razr series; buyers can save up to $500 on the... Read more ›
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Announced at CES 2026, the Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) represents a bold step forward in Acer’s premium laptop lineup, combining advanced AI performance with refined design and creator-focused innovation. As Acer’s latest flagship AI laptop, the Swift 16 AI is built for professionals, creatives, and power users who demand cutting-edge capability in a sleek, portable form. A defining highlight is its world’s largest haptic touchpad, measuring an expansive 175.5... Read more ›
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