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WhatsApp ended support for several older smartphones this December, marking another cycle in the app’s routine discontinuation of outdated devices. Meta clarifies in its official FAQ that the platform periodically withdraws compatibility with older hardware and operating systems to maintain security, performance, and support for new features. As the app evolves, minimum system requirements increase, leaving behind devices that are no longer capable of running newer versions efficiently or securely. […]
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Paramount has launched a $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, calling Netflix’s $83 billion arrangement to purchase the entertainment giant’s studios and streaming service “inferior.” The Paramount proposal, unlike Netflix’s, would also include the linear networks owned by WBD. Paramount says its deal offers a “superior alternative to the Netflix transaction,” citing […] Read more ›
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Paramount's Larry and David Ellison are making a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Three of their partners are Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. Read more ›
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As if the Analogue 3D wasn't nostalgic enough, the 4K N64 emulator will soon be available in a handful of transparent "Funtastic" limited editions going on sale on December 10th at 8AM Pacific/11AM Eastern. The vibrant transparent models will be available "in highly limited quantities," and they'll cost more than the standard model at $299. […] Read more ›
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A Slovenian security researcher has published an analysis of Sipeed’s NanoKVM that raises far-reaching concerns about the €30-€60 remote management device. Read more ›
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Katsuhiro Harada, has announced his departure from Bandai Namco having worked on the Tekken series for 30 years. Read more Read more ›
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As Warren Buffett approaches retirement, Berkshire Hathaway announced a slew of new roles for some of its most important executives. Read more ›
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The "AI and crypto frenzy" is threatening American lives, the organizations say. Read more ›
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Paramount just launched at $30 offer for all of WBD, after Netflix won the bidding war. Read more ›
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Elon Musk spent the weekend bashing the EU after regulators fined X over its "deceptive" blue checkmarks. Read more ›
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Apple today shared a new "Outrun" Apple Pay ad on its YouTube channel, highlighting the usefulness of the payments service when a physical payment method is unavailable. In the spot, a woman fleeing from an attacking monster pulls into a gas station, then realizes she doesn't have her wallet to pay for gas. She's able to make her purchase with her iPhone instead. "Count on Apple Pay," reads the video's... Read more ›
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By recruiting travel experts to train external clients’ generative AI models, Uber signals it wants to become a behind-the-scenes infrastructure player for trip planning. But are travel planners and agents going along for the ride? Read more ›
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The Boys' fifth and final season is headed to Amazon Prime Video on April 8th, 2026. In addition to a release date, Prime Video revealed the trailer for season five during CCXP in Brazil, offering a look at the reunion between Supernatural co-stars Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, as reported earlier by Variety. The Boys […] Read more ›
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Apple’s 2025 App Store Awards showcase rising trends in AI, accessibility, immersive video, and high-end gaming, giving users a curated list of apps worth downloading this year. Read more ›
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Same brains as Galaxy XR, but lightweight: Here's your first real look at Google's latest Android XR eyewear. Read more ›
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For years, I've lived in Canada's Victoria, British Columbia, where Hallmark Christmas movies are filmed. It's a great place to visit all year. Read more ›
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Hollywood studio Paramount isn't going to let Netflix's Warner Bros. acquisition go ahead without a bidding war. The historic filmmaking company announced an offer of its own for Warner Bros. today, which is even bigger than Netflix's "inferior" proposal. Read more 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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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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BYD continues to expand its presence in the electric vehicle segment, particularly in China, with the introduction of a new model that highlights the company’s technological ambition and design evolution. The manufacturer is preparing to launch another fully electric sedan: the BYD Seal 07 EV, classified as a mid-size model and aimed at consumers seeking a blend of performance, modern styling, and advanced safety systems. Information regarding the vehicle became... Read more ›
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At CEATEC 2025, Fujitsu expanded its ongoing exploration of what it officially calls its “AI technologies for human augmentation” with a new Golf Motion Analysis Experience, powered by the Kozuchi AI platform and developed in collaboration with Uvance partner AIGIA’s golf swing–analysis app. This builds on last year’s showcase, where the company demonstrated how Kozuchi’s advanced skeleton recognition could analyze basketball shooting mechanics, yoga postures, and lifting movements in industrial... Read more ›
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