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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 […]
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Fundraising campaigns for a Ford employee who was suspended after shouting at President Trump have raised hundreds of thousands. Read more ›
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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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There's this analog device called a badge that has worked wonders for generations, maybe consider that too? Read more ›
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Grok will no longer be allowed to edit photos of real people to show them in sexualized or revealing clothing. Read more ›
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When Renee Good was shot by an ICE officer last week in Minnesota, it brought attention to the robust effort to combat US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Twin Cities. Residents of Minneapolis and the surrounding areas are joining decentralized networks of activists who are committed to alerting their neighbors to ICE presence on […] Read more ›
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Irem Sumer and her four friends have spent two years working on "Match Valley." Now they've got millions of dollars in backing from Silicon Valley. Read more ›
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Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T customers all reported service problems starting midday on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Verizon has acknowledged network problems. 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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Thinking Machines Lab, the high-profile startup cofounded by former OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati, has removed Barret Zoph, its chief technology officer, according to a person with knowledge of the change. Murati confirmed Zoph’s departure in a post on X and said Soumith Chintala, ... Read more ›
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Digg is back, relaunched by its original founder and the co-founder of its biggest competitor Reddit. Read more ›
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The news is a blow for Thinking Machines Lab. Two narratives are already emerging about what happened. Read more ›
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Following the proliferation of the nonconsensual sexual deepfakes on X, the platform has detailed changes to the Grok account's ability to edit images of real people. They match the changes reported on Tuesday by The Telegraph, as Grok's responses to prompts like "put her in a bikini" became censored. But in tests of the feature […] 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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We're two years divorced from Todd Phillips' 'Joker' sequel, and the studio is still claiming the disappointing DC film was merely misunderstood. Read more ›
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In a statement, Verizon acknowledged that its customers were impacted by a major disruption on Wednesday afternoon. 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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Bandcamp has announced a ban on music made wholly or substantially by generative AI, aiming to protect human creativity and prohibit AI impersonation of artists. Here's what the music platform had to say: ... Something that always strikes us as we put together a roundup like this is the sheer quantity of human creativity and passion that artists express on Bandcamp every single day. The fact that Bandcamp is home... 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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