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The Labubu craze has turned a blind-box collectible into a global phenomenon worth billions A fuzzy, sharp-toothed monster doll that retails for around $15 has become one of the most unlikely cultural phenomena of the decade. The Labubu, a collectible plush toy sold by Chinese retailer Pop Mart, has sparked customer brawls severe enough to ... Read more
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Taiwanese officials have issued an arrest warrant for OnePlus CEO Pete Lau on allegations of illegally employing workers in Taiwan. Two Taiwanese citizens who worked for Lau have also been indicted. The China-based smartphone company has been accused of illegally recruiting more than 70 engineers from Taiwan. Members of the Shilin District Prosecutors Office claim that OnePlus reportedly set up a shell company in Hong Kong with a distinct name,... Read more ›
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With federal agents storming the streets of American communities, there’s no single right way to approach this dangerous moment. But there are steps you can take to stay safe—and have an impact. Read more ›
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A contract justification published in a federal register on Tuesday says that 31 ICE vehicles operating in the Twin Cities area “lack the necessary emergency lights and sirens” to be “compliant.” Read more ›
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A joint letter from the heads of 10 central banks called Powell a "respected colleague held in the highest regard by all who have worked with him." Read more ›
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The Federal Communications Commission is letting Verizon lock phones to its network for longer periods, eliminating a requirement to unlock handsets 60 days after they are activated on its network. From a report: The change will make it harder for people to switch from Verizon to other carriers. The FCC today granted Verizon's petition for a waiver of the 60-day unlocking requirement. While the waiver is in effect, Verizon only... Read more ›
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The U.S. President says that his team will work with various AI tech companies, starting with Microsoft, to ensure that their power demands will stop affecting the power prices that ordinary Americans pay for. Read more ›
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Apple has announced Apple Creator Studio, a new software suite for Apple products that bundles popular creative apps into an all-in-one subscription service. Apple Creator Studio will be available on the App Store on January 28th, and includes access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage - providing a rival […] Read more ›
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President Donald Trump told reporters that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is either "incompetent" or "crooked." Read more ›
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Are You Dead Yet soared to the top of app store charts and became a magnet for investors. In an exclusive interview with WIRED, one of its creators says they’re changing the name anyway. Read more ›
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Apple today released a firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3. The latest firmware has a version number of 8B34, up from the previous version 8B30. Apple has a support document for AirPods firmware updates, but it has yet to be updated to reflect the 8B34 update. There can sometimes be new features, but most often the release notes simply mention unspecified bug fixes and improvements. How to install firmware... Read more ›
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Scott Adams, who kept cubicle denizens laughing for more than three decades with Dilbert, the bitingly funny comic strip that poked fun at the absurdity of corporate life, died Tuesday. He was 68. From a report: His death was tearfully revealed by his first ex-wife, Shelly Miles, at the start of Real Coffee With Scott Adams. In May, he said on the podcast that he had been diagnosed with prostate... Read more ›
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The first Barbie doll hit shelves in 1959. Barbies have offered broader representations of race, body type, and careers over the years. Read more ›
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Meta is laying off about 10 percent of its Reality Labs metaverse division, and the cuts apparently include closing down some of its VR gaming studios. It "appears" Twisted Pixel Games, the developer of Marvel's Deadpool VR, Sanzaru Games, the developer of the Asgard's Wrath franchise, and Armature Studio, who worked on the Resident Evil […] Read more ›
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With "Avatar: Fire & Ash," Zoe Saldaña has passed Scarlett Johansson as the highest-grossing actor of all time at the global box office. Read more ›
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A new Deepseek whitepaper has outlined a new form of long-term memory for AI models, named Engram. Engram-based models are more performant than their MoE counterparts, and decouple compute power from system RAM pools to improve results. Read more ›
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While your broke friends are still buying the same status symbols that drained their twenties, financially savvy 30-somethings have quietly stopped purchasing these ten wealth-killers—and the difference in their bank accounts is staggering. Read more ›
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From mastering patience without smartphones to finding joy without Instagram validation, those who came of age during Vietnam protests and disco fever developed a peculiar brand of mental toughness that modern psychology is only now beginning to understand. Read more ›
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While most people are still figuring out what to say next, emotionally intelligent individuals have already decoded the subtle energy shifts, body language contradictions, and telling behavioral patterns that reveal who someone truly is beneath their polished exterior. Read more ›
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While society often mistakes solo weekend enthusiasts for lonely outcasts, psychologists reveal that those who genuinely thrive in solitude possess rare psychological superpowers that most people spend their entire lives trying to develop. Read more ›
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These 9 mechanical symphonies that once soundtracked every 80s kid's daily life—from the alien screech of dial-up internet to the satisfying snap of a Walkman closing—are now extinct audio artifacts that would leave Gen Z scratching their heads in confusion. Read more ›
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From vinyl crackles in dusty living rooms to Spotify playlists in modern cafés, these timeless tracks still possess an almost magical ability to transform any moment into a sanctuary of memory and comfort. Read more ›
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From plastic-covered sofas that nobody's allowed to sit on to cupboards packed with twelve tubes of toothpaste "just in case," the daily rituals of class divide British homes in ways that would make a sociology professor weep into their Earl Grey. Read more ›
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If you've ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly own their days while you feel like you're drowning before breakfast, the answer might be hiding in the seemingly innocent habits you repeat every single morning. Read more ›
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From protecting your mental health to celebrating your success, discover why these fundamental aspects of being human deserve to exist without justification—and why apologizing for them might be slowly destroying your sense of self-worth. Read more ›
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Most people over 60 can't do all seven of these surprisingly simple daily tasks anymore—yet they're the difference between living independently and relying on others for basic needs. Read more ›
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