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Even in 2026, VR still feels like tech that isn't quite ready for prime time. When Nintendo released the original Virtual Boy way back in 1995, it was hard for my 10-year-old brain to comprehend a 3D console with a bipod, a facemask and a monochrome red display. Then, when you factor in weak sales that led to the system being discontinued after only a year, you end up with a gadget that felt more like a mythical creature than something you could actually buy. But that's changing later this month when the Vi
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An East Bay apartment complex has been bought at a price that's well below its prior value. Read more ›
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A PG&E Corp. unit has bought a San Jose building in a move to bolster the utility's South Bay operations. Read more ›
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After decades of reflexively saying "yes" when asked if he's happy, a 66-year-old electrician realizes he's been performing contentment so convincingly for the past twenty years that he forgot he was acting—and now he's trying to remember what real happiness actually feels like. Read more ›
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Scientists have created an artificial saliva using a sugarcane protein that can protect teeth and fight bacteria. The key ingredient, CANECPI-5, binds directly to enamel, forming a shield against acids that cause decay. Early tests show it works even better when paired with fluoride and xylitol, significantly reducing damage to teeth. The innovation could be especially life-changing for cancer patients who lose saliva production after treatment. Read more ›
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Привет, Хабр! Меня зовут Денис, я бизнес-аналитик. Последние полгода в проектах, с которыми я работаю (в основном B2B-сектор, от IT-интеграторов до производственных компаний), активно экспериментируют с мессенджером MAX. И я хочу поделиться не столько «волшебными кейсами», сколько трезвым анализом того, как этот канал работает с точки зрения экономики и процессов.Если кратко: MAX сейчас — это «синий океан» с низкой конкуренцией и возможностью писать первым по номеру телефона. Но это же... Read more ›
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Modern food systems may look stable on the surface, but they are increasingly dependent on digital systems that can quietly become a major point of failure. Today, food must be “recognized” by databases and automated platforms to be transported, sold, or even released, meaning that if systems go down, food can effectively become unusable—even when it’s physically available. Read more ›
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New Zealand agritech startup Halter has reportedly closed a $220 million Series E at a $2 billion valuation, with Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund said to be leading the round, as reported by TechCrunch. The company makes solar-powered smart collars that replace physical fences, dogs, horses, and helicopters with virtual boundaries that cattle learn to respect ... Read more Read more ›
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The vivo X300 Ultra was officially unveiled on Monday with plans to ship it in China first and expand to the global markets soon after. Yes, the X Ultra is going wide for the first time. So, are you tempted? In China, the base 12/256GB model costs CNY 7,000 and started shipping on Friday. This converts to $1,020 / £775 / €885 / ₹95,000. These won’t be the actual prices... Read more ›
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Keir Starmer’s government steps up efforts to get American AI start-up to grow its presence in Britain Read more ›
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With ransomware attacks on the rise, businesses are calling on a new class of security expert to help with high-stakes talks Read more ›
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Mikko Hyppönen, one of cybersecurity’s most recognised figures after decades fighting malware, has pivoted to anti-drone defence, as reported by TechCrunch. In 2025, Hyppönen became chief research officer at Sensofusion, a Helsinki-based company developing anti-drone systems for law enforcement and military clients. Photo by Rafael Minguet Delgado on Pexels From floppy disks to a major ... Read more Read more ›
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What should be a reliable everyday choice is leaving many drivers disappointed. Find out why users are giving these Michelin tires such poor reviews. Read more ›
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"Hackers briefly turned a widely trusted developer tool into a vehicle for credential-stealing malware that could give attackers ongoing access to infected systems," the news site Axios.com reported Tuesday, citing security researchers at Google. The compromised package — also named axios — simplifies HTTP requests, and reportedly receives millions of downloads each day: The malicious versions were removed within roughly three hours of being published, but Google warned the incident... Read more ›
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Developers are considering ways to quantum-proof the world's oldest cryptocurrency as the threat of this computing moves beyond a hypothetical. Read more ›
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Compliance startup Delve has been removed from Y Combinator’s portfolio following weeks of escalating allegations about its business practices. The company’s COO Selin Kocalar announced on X that the company and Y Combinator had separated — a rare and significant move from the accelerator, which has backed over 4,000 companies and seldom publicly cuts ties ... Read more Read more ›
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A new study reveals that gut bacteria and metabolites may hold the key to detecting serious digestive diseases earlier and more easily. Using AI, scientists found that biomarkers linked to one condition can often predict others, showing these diseases are more interconnected than previously thought. This cross-disease insight could lead to faster diagnoses without invasive procedures. Read more ›
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Scientists have taken a major step toward futuristic energy tech by building a working prototype of a quantum battery—one that can charge, store, and release energy using the strange rules of quantum physics instead of chemistry. This tiny, laser-powered device hints at a future where energy storage is not only faster but actually improves as systems get larger, flipping the rules of conventional batteries. Read more ›
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Compulsive tidiness isn't always about organization. For many adults, keeping an immaculate home is a childhood coping mechanism that never got retired — a way of producing predictable outcomes in a world that once offered none. Read more ›
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While your friends exhaust themselves performing for each other's approval, science reveals that the warm weight of your pet at 3am might be the sanest response to a world that's turned every human interaction into an audition. Read more ›
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Research reveals that when older adults stop attending every social event or having opinions on every topic, they're not becoming antisocial—they're demonstrating a sophisticated psychological skill younger people desperately need but rarely develop until faced with their own mortality. Read more ›
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Bluesky is the latest social media platform to throw its hat into the AI chatbot ring. Bluesky, but specifically its chief innovation officer Jay Graber and her new Exploration team, built a new AI assistant called Attie that's designed to help users create custom feeds. Graber called Attie an "agentic social app" that's built on its its open-source framework called the AT Protocol. To use Attie, users can punch in... Read more ›
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The fighting game community is going to have their hands full this summer between the release of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. The studio behind the 2D fighting game based in the Avatar universe announced that a July 2 release date with a trailer that shows off new gameplay and a base price of $29.99. The game will launch with 12 characters, encompassing both the... Read more ›
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It's a sad day for the dozens of players still grinding The Elder Scrolls: Blades. Bethesda announced that it's permanently shutting down the servers for its free-to-play mobile spinoff on June 30. First spotted on Reddit, The Elder Scrolls: Blades has already been delisted from the App Store and Google Play store, and is currently unavailable on the Nintendo Store. In the meantime, players will receive a free bundle of... Read more ›
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It's safe to say that Project Hail Mary is a success. The movie has taken in over $300 million globally, making it the best showing for Amazon MGM yet, Variety reports. Amazon bought MGM for $8.5 billion in 2022. Creed III previously held the record for Amazon MGM, having grossed $276 million. Notably, the achievement for Amazon MGM is just versus its own markers, rather than against other production companies.... Read more ›
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Microsoft has confirmed exactly when this year’s Xbox Games Showcase will take place. It will air at the usual time, 1PM ET on the Sunday (June 7) of Summer Game Fest weekend. In recent years, the company has offered a deeper dive into one particular game straight after the showcase, and it’s sticking to that format this time with a closer look at Gears of War: E-Day.The showcase and Gears... Read more ›
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Microsoft's Copilot is getting even better at research thanks to a new feature that combines the power of both OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. In a blog post announcing Copilot Cowork's availability, Microsoft debuted the Critique feature that will be used in Microsoft 356 Copilot's Researcher tool. Unlike the standard Copilot, Researcher is designed to tackle more complex tasks with multiple steps. Now, Researcher is getting even better at that... Read more ›
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Uber has acquired Blacklane, a Berlin-based startup that offers chauffeur services and bookings through its app, with plans to expand further into the luxury travel industry. Blacklane, founded in 2011, acts as a liaison between independent local chauffeur services and travelers looking for a more premium ride. According to Uber, the deal is subject to regulatory approvals but is expected to close by the end of 2026. "This partnership marks... Read more ›
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Over the last 50 years, Apple reimagined personal computers, catalyzed the era of the smartphone, enlarged an iPhone and called it the iPad and garnered a strong position in wearable tech through its Watch series and its AirPods. It also popularized software and services like its App Store, FaceTime, iCloud, iMessages and many more. For a lot of us, the first time we pinched-to-zoom on a photo was likely on... Read more ›
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Match Group and its subsidiary OkCupid has finally settled a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission that dates back to its alleged sharing of user data back in 2014. According to the lawsuit, the FTC accused OkCupid of inappropriately sharing personal user data that includes photos and location info with a third party company, Clarifai, which offers AI-powered software for uses like facial recognition and content moderation. According to the... Read more ›
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Meta is testing a new subscription service for Instagram that offers users "exclusive" features like the ability to post Stories for longer than 24 hours. Screenshots promoting "Instagram Plus" have been spotted by users in the Philippines and Mexico in recent days. According to screenshots shared by social media consultant Matt Navarra, a subscription to Instagram Plus comes with a number of Story-focused features not otherwise available to Instagram users.... Read more ›
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