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Xiaomi’s premium audio lineup has been expanded with the introduction of the Xiaomi Sound 2 Pro, a new speaker that is intended to provide high-fidelity sound in a more compact and cost-effective form. The model has a similar look to the bigger Xiaomi Sound 2 Max, but it’s aimed at people who want a smart speaker that’s not as big or expensive as flagship models. In China, the Xiaomi Sound […]
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Elon Musk wants Tesla to iterate new AI accelerators faster than AMD and Nvidia. This can be done, but with caveats. Read more ›
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A Michigan dairy farm took a gamble on a new kind of soybean—and it paid off fast. After feeding high-oleic soybeans to their cows, milk quality improved within days and feed costs dropped dramatically. Backed by years of MSU research, the crop is helping farmers replace expensive supplements with something they can grow themselves. Demand has surged, and many believe it could reshape the dairy industry. Read more ›
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Rockstar has helped a terminally ill fan play GTA 6 ahead of its November release date. Read more Read more ›
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Microsoft released its first security update of 2026 for Windows 11 on January 13th. Just four days later, it was forced to release an emergency out-of-band update to fix some pretty serious bugs, the first one introduced. The security patch was stopping some systems from shutting down or hibernating properly, and also preventing some users […] Read more ›
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Memory chip shortage set to spread well beyond the confines of datacenters and computers Read more ›
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Some of the most powerful people will be coming to Davos this week by private jet. But its closest airport is quieter due to airspace restrictions. Read more ›
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Slashdot reader BrianFagioli writes: Acer has filed three separate patent infringement lawsuits against AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, taking the unusual step of hauling the nation's largest wireless carriers into federal court. The suits, filed in the Eastern District of Texas, claim the companies are using Acer-developed cellular networking technology without paying for the privilege. Acer says it tried to negotiate licenses for years but reached a dead end, arguing it... Read more ›
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The AFL-CIO, which represents some 15 million workers across the US, is backing a planned Minnesota economic blackout to protest ICE. Read more ›
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Linux can now handle Adobe Creative Cloud-era installers thanks to a series of patches built by PhialsBasement, an open-source developer who has fixed longstanding HTML and JavaScript rendering issues, alongside XML parsing errors in Wine. This enables Photoshop 2021 and even 2025 to run on the platform "butter smooth." Read more ›
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Long-time Slashdot reader schwit1 shared this report from Futurism: China has unveiled an extremely powerful "hypergravity machine" that can generate forces almost two thousand times stronger than Earth's regular gravity. The futuristic-looking machine, called CHIEF1900, was constructed at China's Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary Experiment Facility (CHIEF) at Zheijang University in Eastern China, and allows researchers to study how extreme forces affect various materials, plants, cells, Read more ›
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Institutions are increasingly betting on bitcoin's bullish moves and moving away from sophisticated 'arbitrage' bets. Read more ›
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A modder in China has come up with an ingenious solution to combine all three consoles into one device that shares as much with modern tech as it does with ancient tradition. Read more ›
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I was sometimes worried about my kids' safety as an urban mom, but Chicago gave my children access to parks, museums, and learning opportunities. Read more ›
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After selling my longtime home at nearly 70, I paid off debt, traveled the world, and rediscovered confidence and creativity. Read more ›
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A computer historian has documented the moment a 1974 kit computer successfully ran its first ever program – in 2016. Altair 8800 kit needed a new PSU. Read more ›
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The average fund invested in China in 2025 made close to 18%, according to Hedge Fund Research. Read more ›
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he's headed to Davos this week to "draw a clear line between democratic capitalism and crony capitalism." Read more ›
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Energy abundance, open-source models and manufacturing strengths will push Beijing into first place Read more ›
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Many Android OEMs are copy and pasting Apple's flat edges and curved corners, and that's just lazy. Read more ›
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A new VHS Combo TV is on its way for folks who want to ‘Binge-watch like it’s 1999.’ Read more ›
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YouTube TV has begun widely rolling out a redesigned Live Guide interface for its Android and iOS applications, bringing the mobile experience closer to the layout previously introduced on television platforms in 2023. The update replaces the older Live tab design, which primarily displayed a simple vertical list of channels with a preview fixed at the top of the screen. The new Live Guide, as noticed by 9t05Google, emphasizes improved... 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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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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In a move to broaden its content strategy beyond movies, TV shows, and mobile games, Netflix has formally announced its entry into the video podcast industry. The change represents a new direction for the streaming service and includes original and exclusive productions with well-known figures from sports and entertainment. The popularity of audiovisual podcasts has led to a rise in the demand for content that is more casual, recurring, and... 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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Xiaomi has released the Mijia Washing Machine Pro 12 kg, a new smart washer-dryer with a large capacity for home use and increased washing effectiveness. With its 12 kg washing and 9 kg drying capacity, this appliance is ideal for large families or users who do laundry frequently. The product, which combines performance, hygiene, and smart features, is a major advancement in Xiaomi’s home appliance lineup. When compared to many... Read more ›
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Apple just announced a big update for creative professionals who use the iPad for work like design and illustration. The well-known image editing program Pixelmator Pro, which was previously only available on macOS, will now formally be available on the iPad, the company confirmed. This represents the initial substantial advancement since Apple acquired the Pixelmator team after 2024 and incorporated it into its broader ecosystem. Pixelmator Pro for iPad is... Read more ›
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After receiving complaints that its AI-generated “AI Overviews” feature was giving false and possibly dangerous health information, Google took action to limit the use of the feature in search results. The ruling follows an investigation by The Guardian that uncovered multiple instances where AI-generated answers included false medical information about severe illnesses like cancer, liver disease, and mental health. One example given was looking for normal ranges in blood tests... Read more ›
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If you are a fan of the Pixel A series, you are waiting for the release of the Pixel 10a and, regarding the upcoming device, a new leak has revealed possible pricing and a specific launch date for Google’s new mid-range smartphone. The device has appeared in multiple reports over the past few days, and the latest information suggests that additional details may continue to surface as the expected release... Read more ›
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Spotify is getting ready to increase the cost of its subscriptions in a few European and US markets. For a while now, there have been rumors that the prices would go up, and now they are official; the company will temporarily raise prices in the US, Estonia, and Latvia. Thus far, only these regions have been mentioned. So, the fact that price changes have also reached some parts of Europe... Read more ›
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