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It appears that LG has officially decided to withdraw from the 8K television market; the company has halted the production of both OLED and LCD 8K TVs and has also discontinued the manufacturing of its own 8K panels. According to LG, consumer demand for the technology never materialized, largely due to the near-total absence of native 8K content capable of justifying the high cost of these products. LG’s departure has […]
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Blizzard is running a series of showcases for several of its major franchises and on Wednesday, it was time for Overwatch to step up to the plate. That’s Overwatch, by the way, and not Overwatch 2. The studio is formally nixing the number from the game's name. "Overwatch is more than just a digit: it's a living universe that keeps growing, keeps surprising, and keeps bringing players together from around... Read more ›
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The Pixel 10a is official, though details are limited. On Wednesday, Google posted a teaser video showing the mid-range phone dancing around colorful backgrounds. You can pre-order the Pixel 10a on February 18. Google hasn't yet revealed the phone's specs. In the short video, we can see a blue model that's virtually indistinguishable on the outside from the Pixel 9a. And alleged leaks point to a phone with few changes... Read more ›
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A professional couponer explains how growing up with tight finances shaped her strategy for saving big on gifts using clearance shopping. Read more ›
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A recent death in New Mexico has tragically highlighted the dangers of drinking raw milk. Read more ›
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AI caricatures are the newest trend on social media. Here's how to get your own made. Read more ›
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Nintendo has lined up its first showcase of the year. The next Nintendo Direct is taking place on February 5 at 9AM ET, the company has announced. It will run for around 30 minutes.As previous reports suggested, it will focus on third-party titles from partners instead of first-party games from Nintendo itself. So if you were hoping for new Mario or Zelda announcements, that may not happen during this event.... Read more ›
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When X's engineering team published the code that powers the platform's "for you" algorithm last month, Elon Musk said the move was a victory for transparency. "We know the algorithm is dumb and needs massive improvements, but at least you can see us struggle to make it better in real-time and with transparency," Musk wrote. "No other social media companies do this." While it's true that X is the only... Read more ›
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Less than a week after Google showed off Project Genie, a tool powered by an AI world model that lets users generate interactive 3D experiences from prompts, Roblox is sharing some early ideas about how it wants to use AI world models and prompts to let creators generate experiences and change them in real time […] Read more ›
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My visit to Kalshi's free grocery event underscored that people in line cared far more about affordability than prediction markets. Read more ›
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“I'm all for removing illegals, but snatching dudes off lawn mowers in Cali and leaving the truck and equipment just sitting there? Definitely not working smarter,” writes one forum user. Read more ›
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My first time visiting New Zealand was a solo trip. I made mistakes booking the TranzAlpine train and planning activities that cost me time and money. Read more ›
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The Washington Post is laying off staffers across its newsroom. Here's what executive editor Matt Murray told staffers about what comes next. Read more ›
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In late 2025, the Department of Homeland Security zeroed in on the Twin Cities in Minnesota, supposedly in response to fraud allegations made by a right-wing influencer. In the months since, thousands of immigrants have been swept up by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. In January alone, two American citizens were killed while documenting ICE operations […] Read more ›
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This is probably not how the ancient Egyptian priests thought their afterlife would go. Read more ›
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A massive Swedish study tracking nearly 28,000 people for 25 years found an unexpected link between full-fat dairy and brain health. Among adults without a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s, eating more full-fat cheese was associated with a noticeably lower risk of developing the disease, while higher cream intake was tied to reduced dementia risk overall. The findings challenge decades of low-fat dietary advice but come with important caveats. Read more ›
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A shift towards more production of 8GB graphics cards won't go down well with PC gamers, that's for sure. Read more ›
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Investors were assessing on Wednesday whether a selloff in global software stocks this week had gone too far, as they weighed if businesses could survive an existential threat posed by AI. The answer: It's unclear and will lead to volatility. From a report: After a broad selloff on Tuesday that saw the S&P 500 software and services index fall nearly 4%, the sector slipped another 1% on Wednesday. While software... Read more ›
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Craig Mundie, ex-Microsoft exec, discusses AI's impact on education. He urges a shift to personalized learning with AI and STEM-humanities integration. Read more ›
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Delivering food and other items could be key to making robotaxis work economically, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said on Wednesday. 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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Xiaomi has begun the international rollout of its new 27-inch Gaming Monitor G27i 2026, expanding availability beyond its initial markets. Positioned as a budget-friendly option for gamers, the new model builds on the 2025 version with several notable upgrades while maintaining a competitive price point of around $150 at current exchange rates. The Gaming Monitor G27i 2026 features a familiar design with relatively slim bezels on three sides, now paired... 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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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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It appears that LG has officially decided to withdraw from the 8K television market; the company has halted the production of both OLED and LCD 8K TVs and has also discontinued the manufacturing of its own 8K panels. According to LG, consumer demand for the technology never materialized, largely due to the near-total absence of native 8K content capable of justifying the high cost of these products. LG’s departure has... Read more ›
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