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In April, Microsoft will be rolling out a full-screen "Xbox mode" to all Windows 11 PCs, including laptops, desktops, and tablets. The move follows last week's confirmation of its next-generation Xbox console, known internally as Project Helix, which will be capable of running both Xbox titles and PC games. The Verge reports: Technically, you've been able to try the Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) in preview since November 2025, if you were part of both the Windows Insider and Xbox Insider Programs. But i
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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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PlayStation age verification has begun rolling out across the UK and Ireland, with full implementation to be in place by June, according to a PlayStation age-verification mini-site. Read more Read more ›
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Maneesha Panja swapped her smartphone for a flip phone. She loved it so much that she kept her dumb phone. Read more ›
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Apple is getting a new CEO. Under Tim Cook's leadership, the company has launched game-changing products and some notable misses. Read more ›
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly developing smart glasses that could be used to collect intelligence on immigrants and US citizens, journalist Ken Klippenstein reported. The devices would help ICE agents identify "illegal aliens" from a distance by capturing video and comparing it to biometric data like facial recognition and walking gait, according to budget documents seen by Klippenstein. The DHS wants to deploy the "ICE Glasses" by... Read more ›
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Bernard Hampton, head of The Academy at Bank of America, said missing out on a promotion taught him to have a routine when it comes to one-on-ones. Read more ›
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Dublin City Council’s ‘Dublin Nights Mapped’ has reached over 250,000 interactions in under three months, highlighting a growing shift in how people are experiencing the city after dark. Launched in January 2026, the interactive map showcases a wide range of evening activities across Dublin, from late opening cultural spaces and cafés to social experiences and […] Read more ›
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The Poco M8s 5G is the latest addition to the company’s M8 lineup. It features a large 7,000mAh battery and a 6.9-inch display. The handset is now available in global markets, starting at $189 for the base variant. It is equipped with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, which can be configured with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The phone also... Read more ›
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Watch free streams from the Madrid Open 2026 as Sinner, Sabalenka and more descend on La Caja Mágica's clay – TV channels, broadcasters and streams. Read more ›
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Bitcoin's comparative stability during geopolitical turmoil has reinforced its appeal as a hedge. Read more ›
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Online gambling ads faced a tougher year in 2025 as Google stepped up enforcement across its network. The company says… Continue reading Gambling ads face scrutiny as Google blocks 270 million promotions in 2025 Read more ›
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A new plugin enables you to see exactly how much water your AI prompts are using up, and make a donation to offset it by giving water back to communities in need. Read more ›
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What does it take for a deeptech startup to go from having strong technology to being ready to speak to investors, partners, and clients? For many photonics startups, the challenge is not only building the technology itself, but also learning how to explain its value clearly and convincingly. That is where PhotonHub Europe comes in. ... Read more ›
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![[Перевод] Маск передумал: Model 2 возвращается, но рынок бюджетных авто уже занят китайцами](https://times42.com/media/1/5/4/12310154_640x200.jpg "[Перевод] Маск передумал: Model 2 возвращается, но рынок бюджетных авто уже занят китайцами")
Бюджетный электромобиль за 25 000 долларов, известный как «Model 2», когда-то был главным оправданием безумной рыночной стоимости Tesla. Маск анонсировал его еще в 2020 году, пообещав запуск в 2023-м. Наступил 2023-й, но вместо машины мы получили лишь новое обещание: Маск заявил, что работа идет, запуск переносится на 2025-й, а продажи составят больше миллиона штук в год. Инвесторы пускали слюни, представляя, как Tesla захватит монопольную долю рынка, и котировки летели в... Read more ›
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J. Allen Hynek started as an Air Force consultant brought in to help explain away early UFO reports, but over time he grew frustrated with what he saw as the government's effort to minimize unexplained cases rather than seriously investigate them. Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares an article from Popular Mechanics, in collaboration with Biography.com, that argues Hynek's shift from skeptic to advocate helped shape modern ufology, and that the... Read more ›
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Researchers at the University of Southern California say they've developed a memristor memory device that continued operating at 700 degrees Celsius. "And crucially, 700 degrees was not the limit, it was simply as hot as their testing equipment could go," adds ScienceAlert. "The device showed no signs of failing." From the report: The device is called a memristor and it's a nanoscale component that can both store information and perform... Read more ›
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An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Alphabet's Google is facing billions of dollars in potential damage claims as part of mass arbitration tied to the company's online search and advertising technology businesses, which courts have ruled were illegal monopolies. Advertisers are banding together to seek payouts through mass arbitration proceedings. While many companies that displayed ads purchased through Google -- including USA Today Co. and Advance Publications --... Read more ›
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said social media platforms should remove addictive infinite-scroll features for young users as Britain considers new child-safety measures. "We're consulting on whether there should be a ban for under 16s," Starmer told BBC Radio. "But I think equally important, the addictive scrolling mechanisms are really problematic to my mind. They need to go." Reuters reports: Britain, like other countries, is considering restricting access to social... Read more ›
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A Chicago concert superfan Aadam Jacobs who has recorded more than 10,000 shows since the 1980s is working with Internet Archive volunteers to digitize the collection before the cassettes deteriorate. "So far, about 2,500 of these tapes have been posted on the Internet Archive, including some rare gems like a Nirvana performance from 1989," reports TechCrunch. From the report: For many of these recordings, Jacobs was using pretty mediocre equipment,... Read more ›
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Google is rolling out a Chrome feature called "Skills" that lets users save Gemini prompts as reusable one-click workflows they can run across multiple tabs. The feature also includes preset Skills from Google. It's launching first for Chrome desktop users set to US English. The Verge reports: Once you have access to the feature, it can be managed by typing a forward slash ( / ) in Gemini and clicking... Read more ›
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alternative_right shares a report from 404 Media: An independent privacy audit of Microsoft, Meta, and Google web traffic in California found that the companies may be violating state regulations and racking up billions in fines. According to the audit from privacy search engine webXray, 55 percent of the sites it checked set ad cookies in a user's browser even if they opted out of tracking. Each company disputed or took... Read more ›
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A proposed California bill would require 3D printer makers to use state-certified software to detect and block files for gun parts, but advocates at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) say it would be easy to evade and could lead to widespread surveillance of users' printing activity. The Register reports: The bill in question is AB 2047, the scope of which, on paper, appears strict. The primary goal is clear and... Read more ›
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Microsoft has sharply raised prices across its Surface lineup as RAM and component costs keep climbing. "Both its midrange and flagship Surface lines are now significantly more expensive than they were just a few weeks ago, with the flagship Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 now starting at $500 more than they launched at in 2024," reports Windows Central. From the report: The Surface Pro 12-inch, which was previously... Read more ›
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The FCC has granted (PDF) Netgear the first exemption from its foreign-made router ban, allowing the company to keep selling new consumer router models made outside the U.S. through Oct. 1, 2027. PCMag reports: The Defense Department reviewed Netgear's application for an exemption and found that its products "do not pose risks to US national security." The FCC's order doesn't elaborate on why. Netgear is based in San Jose, California,... Read more ›
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