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Apple has introduced a built-in feature designed to make switching from an iPhone to an Android device more straightforward. Available starting with iOS 26.3, the new option reduces reliance on third-party migration apps and aims to provide a smoother transition between mobile platforms. Instead of using external tools, users can now begin the transfer directly from the iPhoneâs system settings. The feature is located under Settings, then General, Transfer, Reset [âŠ]
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An experiment revealed that people cannot differentiate between audio signals sent through premium audio cables, wet mud, and a banana. Read more âș
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Starting in 2009, the U.S. government have given car manufacturers towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions if they included "start-stop" systems in cars with internal combustion engines. (These systems automatically shut off idling engines to reduce pollution and fuel consumption.) But this week the new head of America's Environmental Protection Agency eliminated the credits, reports Car and Driver: [America's] Environmental Protection Agency previously supported the system's effectiveness, noting that Read more âș
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If you've been nostalgic for some Cartoon Network classics like 'Kids Next Door' and 'Foster's,' Tubi's got you covered starting in March. Read more âș
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To celebrate Valentine's Day, EVA AI created a temporary "pop-up" restaurant at a wine bar in Manhattan's "Hell's Kitchen" district where patrons can date AI personas. The Verge notes that looking around the restaurant, "Of the 30-some-odd people in attendance, only two or three are organic users. The rest are EVA AI reps, influencers, and reporters hoping to make some capital-C Content..." But their reporter actually tried a date with... Read more âș
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The folks behind Jmail are at it again with a clone of Wikipedia that turns the treasure trove of data in Epstein's emails into detailed dossiers on his associates. Entries include known visits to Epstein's properties, possible knowledge of Epstein's crimes, and laws that they might have broken. The reports are dense, listing how many [âŠ] Read more âș
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly been asking tech companies for information on accounts posting anti-ICE sentiments. According to The New York Times, DHS has sent hundreds of administrative subpoenas to Google, Reddit, Discord and Meta over the past few months. Homeland Security asked the companies for names, email addresses, telephone numbers and any other identifying detail for accounts that have criticized the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement... Read more âș
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Four whistleblowers reveal the extent to which the Department of Homeland Security is pressuring social media companies to identify users critical of government policy. Read more âș
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Automaker BMW has filed a patent for a new fastener which takes design cues from the its iconic segmented roundel logo. but it has been accused of creating this design for service and repair gatekeeping. Read more âș
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Airbnb plans to double down on artificial intelligence to improve its user experience for both guests and hosts. During a fourth-quarter earnings call, Airbnb's CEO, Brian Chesky, said the company is building an "AI-native experience" aimed at helping guests book trips, assisting hosts with their listings, and running the company more efficiently. According to Chesky, there's an AI search tool to help guests book trips that's live for a small... Read more âș
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1.5 million people have now viewed a slick 15-second video imagining Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt that was generated by ByteDance's new AI video generation tool Seedance 2.0. But while ByteDance gushes their tool "delivers cinematic output aligned with industry standards," the cinema industry isn't happy, reports the Los Angeles Times reports: Charles Rivkin, chief executive of the Motion Picture Assn., wrote in a statement that the company "should immediately... Read more âș
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ByteDance's video generator wins the prize for being the splashiest new AI model of the past few weeks. Read more âș
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Disney's given everyone more Muppets with 'The Muppet Show,' and people love it. But is there more on the horizon? Read more âș
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To save a few bucks, someone ordered a used Ryzen 9 9900X3D worth $530 from Amazon but received a $150 Ryzen 9 3900X instead. The CPU had been replaced inside the box to deceive any inspection and was likely resold to the unlucky buyer, who ended up getting much less valuable silicon than they paid for. Read more âș
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Doom scrolling is doomed, if the EU gets its way. From a report: The European Commission is for the first time tackling the addictiveness of social media in a fight against TikTok that may set new design standards for the world's most popular apps. Brussels has told the company to change several key features, including disabling infinite scrolling, setting strict screen time breaks and changing its recommender systems. The demand... Read more âș
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UK Discord users have raised concerns about the company's new age verification processes, claiming that while it had originally promised that "video selfies submitted for facial age estimation will never leave a user's device", a change in service provider allegedly now suggests otherwise. Read more Read more âș
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Few Democratic politicians have leaned into the fight against the Trump administration as aggressively as Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. While some blue-state leaders have tried to find a lane of compromise or quiet resistance, Pritzker has gone the other direction â signing laws to limit ICE operations in the state, creating the Illinois Accountability Commission [âŠ] Read more âș
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My fiancĂ©e said yes when I asked her to marry me the first time, but I decided to propose again anyway and the second time was even better. Read more âș
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The viewers have spoken, and Glitch has decided to continue 'Knights of Guinevere' with new episodes for the near future. Read more âș
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Goldman Sach's Kathy Ruemmler, Paul Weiss's Brad Karp, and Prince Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson are just some of the people dealing with headaches. Read more âș
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TikTok has officially introduced a new feature in the United States called the âLocal Feed,â expanding how users discover nearby content. The tool appears as a dedicated tab on the appâs home screen and relies on a userâs precise GPS location to recommend videos and posts created in their surrounding area. The rollout follows updates to TikTokâs terms of service that allow the platform to use more accurate location data... Read more âș
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Valentineâs Day gift ideas often focus on traditional options like flowers or chocolates, but technology is increasingly becoming part of the celebration. Samsungâs Frame Series TVs offer a combination of home entertainment and decorative design, functioning both as a television and as a digital art display. When not in use for viewing, the screen can showcase artwork through the Samsung Art Store, including curated Valentineâs-themed collections that help create a... Read more âș
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AGON by AOC has introduced two new gaming monitors designed to bring high-refresh competitive performance to the entry-level segment. The AOC GAMING 24G4ZR (23.8-inch) and 27G4ZR (27-inch) feature Fast IPS panels with a native 240 Hz refresh rate that can be overclocked to 260 Hz, along with up to 1 ms GtG response time and 0.3 ms MPRT. Both models deliver Full-HD resolution and are aimed at players seeking esports-style... Read more âș
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AGIBOT organized âAGIBOT NIGHTâ in Shanghai on February 8, 2026, with a 60-minute live gala broadcast, described as the first large-scale cultural event conducted entirely by humanoid robots. Contrary to previous events, robots were the main performers, showcasing dance, comedy, music, and magic shows. The event was intended to promote the transition of embodied intelligence from controlled lab settings to real-world social and entertainment scenarios, while also testing the stability... Read more âș
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Samsung has officially confirmed that Galaxy Unpacked 2026 will take place on February 25 in San Francisco, putting an end to months of rumors surrounding the eventâs date and location. Read more âș
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Attending the Global Innovation Forum at CES 2026 gave me a rare, concentrated look at how innovation is taking shape across the worldâs leading startup ecosystems. This year again, I participated as one of the judges for the forumâs international pitching competition. Like last yearâs edition, the overall quality of the startups stood out immediately. That was no accident. Rather than an open call, each participating country selected a small... Read more âș
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Google has recently updated its Translate app, introducing new artificial intelligence capabilities that go beyond traditional text translation. The update adds an Advanced mode powered by Gemini, transforming the tool into an AI chatbot capable of interacting with users instead of simply converting text between languages. According to reports from Android Central and feedback from early users, the new feature allows people to have conversational exchanges with Google Translate. This... Read more âș
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OpenAI has announced GPT-5.3-Codex, its most advanced code-focused agent to date. According to the company, the new model is 25% faster than GPT-5.2-Codex and has achieved record-level accuracy on the SWE-bench Pro and Terminal-Bench 2.0 benchmarks. Designed for professional development workflows, the system goes beyond suggesting code by handling end-to-end engineering tasks across environments. On SWE-bench Pro (Public), which evaluates software engineering performance across multiple programming language Read more âș
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Apple has introduced a built-in feature designed to make switching from an iPhone to an Android device more straightforward. Available starting with iOS 26.3, the new option reduces reliance on third-party migration apps and aims to provide a smoother transition between mobile platforms. Instead of using external tools, users can now begin the transfer directly from the iPhoneâs system settings. The feature is located under Settings, then General, Transfer, Reset... Read more âș
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Sony has introduced a new subscription-based way for consumers to get the PlayStation 5 without purchasing the console outright. The service, called Flex, is designed for users who prefer a lower monthly cost instead of paying the full retail price upfront. It debuted in the United Kingdom and represents an alternative distribution model aimed at expanding access to current-generation gaming hardware. Under the new plan, customers can rent different PlayStation... Read more âș
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