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Spotify appears to be preparing the return of a feature many users have missed for years: editable usernames. Evidence found in a recent version of the app suggests the company is working on a way to let users customize their public identifiers, a change that aligns with Spotify’s gradual shift toward a more socially driven platform. The potential update comes as Spotify quietly expands its social features. Messaging within the […]
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With incredible colors, brightness, and contrast, RGB backlighting is the technology that will drive the next 10 years of innovation in televisions and displays. Read more ›
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After decades of declining sales, whole milk consumption has been on the upswing in recent years. Its return was crowned when, last month, the Trump administration published updated federal dietary guidelines that recommend full-fat dairy, like whole milk, and passed a new law that allows public schools to serve whole milk, which had been effectively […] Read more ›
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As Amazon weighs an equity investment of tens of billions of dollars in OpenAI, the companies are also discussing a commercial agreement that could require OpenAI to dedicate its own researchers and engineers to developing customized models for powering Amazon’s own AI products, according to a person involved in the talks and another person who was briefed about it. Amazon could use customized versions of OpenAI’s models to bolster Amazon... Read more ›
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Within the sports culture of more, bigger, and faster, the epically slow winter sport of curling is an entrancing watch. Read more ›
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I spent 11 hours in a shared sleeper cabin on an OBB Nightjet train from Austria to Italy. It was bumpy and uncomfortable. Read more ›
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Four women have taken the stand to accuse the wealthy Alexander brothers of rape. Here are their stories —and what defense lawyers say in response. Read more ›
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Uber reported 20% higher revenue for the fourth quarter, and a big jump in operating profits, as its business showed signs of acceleration, particularly on the food delivery side. Uber projected a slight slowdown in growth in the first quarter, however. Uber’s gross bookings—the dollar volume of ... Read more ›
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Snowflake and OpenAI have struck a multi-year, $200 million partnership to bring OpenAI’s advanced models, including GPT-5.2, directly into Snowflake’s enterprise data platform. The collaboration is designed to let Snowflake’s large customer base, more than 12,000 organisations, build AI agents and semantic analytics tools that operate on their own data without moving it outside Snowflake’s governed environment. Under the agreement, OpenAI models will be natively embedded in Snowflake Cortex AI... Read more ›
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CBS News contributor Peter Attia apologized for his past emails with Epstein. Eight Sleep no longer lists him on its website as an advisor. Read more ›
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A future update may bury one-tap actions like "Ask about place" and screen sharing inside the overlay's Plus menu. Read more ›
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It would not be much of an exaggeration to say that, for more than a century, American urban planning has been devoted to layering on ways to all but ban apartment buildings. And so, as the US now tries to shift out of the anti-density gear that’s driving our housing affordability crisis, policymakers are finding […] Read more ›
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The developers behind Ukraine's interceptor drones are working to ensure that these cheap air defense tools don't become obsolete. Read more ›
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It’s hard to tell the difference between Apple’s second-generation AirTag and the almost-five-year-old original just by looking at them. In fact, the only way to tell is the many scratches on my old tracker, picked up from all those years attached to my keyring, living in my pocket. While the price is still $29, Apple’s latest tracker packs some core upgrades. The new AirTag has a second-generation ultra-wideband (UWB) chip... Read more ›
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This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. I feel a bit of trepidation when anyone brings up the Jeffrey Epstein case. It’s hard to know, at first blush, which they’re talking about: the documented crimes of which Epstein was convicted or […] Read more ›
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An Apple Pay scam uses urgency to panic Apple users into handing over their accounts. Read more ›
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The Pixel 9a is an incredible phone, but waiting for the Pixel 10a is the right call. Read more ›
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Some big-name companies are remaking performance reviews to prize top performers, focus on workers' contributions, and prioritize continuous feedback. Read more ›
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Use out discount codes to snag a top-performing Intel-powered Windows mini PC for over half off the regular price. Read more ›
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The A16z cofounder said history shows automation destroys some jobs but creates new ones, and that confident predictions about AI and work are misguided. Read more ›
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At CEATEC 2025, JVCKENWOOD presented its professional radio product lineup, including an IP radio technology that reflects a longer-term vision for IP-based radio equipment. One device, a new IP wireless radio designed to work with Science Arts’ Buddycom application, was shown as a non-commercial mockup with a working software demo. The other was the VP8000, an award-winning public safety radio already in active service. While the VP8000 is a mature,... Read more ›
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Meta has confirmed that it is developing a premium subscription model for its social media platforms, with WhatsApp included in this broader initiative. The move aligns with the company’s effort to diversify revenue sources and reduce its dependence on digital advertising. Signs of this new subscription tier have begun to surface in the latest beta release of WhatsApp for Android; in this version, users can already find an option to... Read more ›
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Tokyo-based design studio Metal Goat has introduced the Oogani table lamp, a lighting object that combines soft illumination with a sculptural, animal-inspired form. Shaped like a folded crab, the lamp takes cues from origami principles without directly copying the traditional look of paper folding. Instead, it presents a more contemporary interpretation of folded geometry, positioned between functional home lighting and decorative design. The Oogani lamp is part of Metal Goat’s... Read more ›
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A growing number of automakers are scaling back or removing support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in newly launched vehicles. The move reflects a broader shift in how manufacturers approach in-car connectivity, with increasing emphasis on proprietary infotainment systems designed to offer deeper integration with vehicle functions. Even as smartphone mirroring technologies continue to evolve, carmakers are placing greater value on controlling the digital environment inside the vehicle. Software... Read more ›
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ARB, or Anti-Rollback, technology was reportedly added by OnePlus as part of the ColorOS 16.0.3.501/503 update series. This is a big change for people who like to tinker with software or depend on downgrades. Once a newer build has been installed, the security feature keeps devices from going back to previous firmware versions. This implementation seems to function at the hardware level in this instance; installing a ColorOS version, like... Read more ›
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LG Electronics has launched the 2026 Whisen Objet Collection Tower I and View I Pro air conditioners in South Korea, introducing a new proprietary cooling system known as AI Cold Free. This technology is designed to improve indoor comfort by managing both temperature and humidity more precisely than conventional air conditioners. Traditional air conditioners reduce humidity by lowering the room temperature, which can make indoor spaces feel too cold. LG’s... Read more ›
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Huawei may be preparing to revisit one of its more unconventional foldable phone concepts with a new model that builds on the original design. In March 2025, the company introduced the Huawei Pura X, notable for being the industry’s first foldable smartphone with a “wide fold” form factor. Unlike most foldables that unfold into tall, narrow displays, the Pura X opened into a wider 16:10 screen, offering a tablet-like experience... Read more ›
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Microsoft is continuing to expand Windows 11’s cross-device capabilities, bringing the operating system closer to allowing users to seamlessly resume Android app activity on their PCs. The feature aims to let users pick up tasks started on their smartphones—such as music playback, document editing, or web browsing—directly on a Windows computer. The company first introduced its cross-device resume functionality last year, initially limited to resuming OneDrive activity from an Android... Read more ›
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Spotify appears to be preparing the return of a feature many users have missed for years: editable usernames. Evidence found in a recent version of the app suggests the company is working on a way to let users customize their public identifiers, a change that aligns with Spotify’s gradual shift toward a more socially driven platform. The potential update comes as Spotify quietly expands its social features. Messaging within the... Read more ›
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After cracking down on the use of ad blockers, YouTube has started closing another “loophole” that allowed non-paying users to access a premium feature. Reports circulating online indicate that YouTube is no longer allowing background playback through third-party browsers. Previously, users could open a video in browsers such as Samsung Internet, Microsoft Edge, Brave, or Vivaldi and continue listening to the audio while the phone screen was turned off or... Read more ›
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