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Have you ever heard of starting a car battery using the power of your own body? It may sound unbelievable, but recent online videos have sparked curiosity about this unconventional approach.While we do not recommend attempting it, understanding the science behind it can be fascinating. Let’s explore the concept and how it theoretically works.Jumper Cable Manufacturers Hate This One Simple Trick.The Science Behind ItTypically, when jumpstarting a car, we rely […]
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One developer tells MIT Technology Review that AI tools weaken the coding instincts he used to have. And beyond that, "It's just not fun sitting there with my work being done for me." But is AI making coders faster? "After speaking to more than 30 developers, technology executives, analysts, and researchers, MIT Technology Review found that the picture is not as straightforward as it might seem..." For some developers on... Read more ›
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The Department of Homeland Security is now reviewing the social media of some visa applicants, causing delays in processing for some foreign workers. Read more ›
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Rejoice, two of the biggest contributors to the AI movie trailer problem on YouTube have been taken down. Read more ›
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New York governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Friday aimed at holding large AI developers accountable for the safety of their models. The RAISE Act establishes rules for greater transparency, requiring these companies to publish information about their safety protocols and report any incidents within 72 hours of their occurrence. It comes a few months after California adopted similar legislation. But, the penalties aren't going to be nearly as steep... Read more ›
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Newly released documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein probe reveal some of the high-profile figures who rubbed elbows with the financier. Read more ›
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After 18,000 hours of simulated use, RTINGS' longevity test reveals fascinating insights into the TVs that dominate our markets today. While OLED has clearly overcome its reliability woes to become the least vulnerable panel type, LCDs with local dimming are still competitive and fare better than their unified-backlight brethren. Read more ›
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The Justice Department released new documents related to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Read more ›
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Valve has begun the final phase of its plan to end Steam support for 32-bit versions of Windows, with a December Steam client update that changes how the platform runs on modern systems. Read more ›
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Secure 20TB of storage with this Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription on sale now for just $399.97 (reg. $4,900) through Dec. 21. Read more ›
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'Steel Ball Run,' the next chapter in the 'Jojo's Bizarre Adventure' saga, gets a new trailer ahead of its spring premiere. Read more ›
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Fortnite will not be returning to iOS in Japan next year "as promised" because, according to Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney, Apple has allegedly launched "another travesty of obstruction and lawbreaking". Read more Read more ›
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An anonymous reader shared this report from 9to5Linux: After the controversial news shared earlier this week by Mozilla's new CEO that Firefox will evolve into "a modern AI browser," the company now revealed it is working on an AI kill switch for the open-source web browser... What was not made clear [in Tuesday's comments by new Mozilla CEO Anthony Enzor-DeMeo] is that Firefox will also ship with an AI kill... Read more ›
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The Trump Administration was legally required to release all documents related to federal investigations of Jeffrey Epstein by Friday, with only limited grounds for withholding documents and full explanations required for any redactions. They did not do this. Or anything close to it. The Justice Department released several thousand documents Friday, but top officials acknowledged […] Read more ›
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While every site you've ever visited in 2025 seems intent on summarising your year even for things you absolutely don't need to be summarised (the cards I completed in Asana this year? Uh, no thanks), there's one wrapped message you probably won't be getting this year: Xbox. Read more Read more ›
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A close call involving a JetBlue flight and a U.S. military aircraft has sparked concern over flight safety in a region with heavy military activity. Read more ›
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Following a successful launch of 27 new satellites, SpaceX loses one in minor explosion. Read more ›
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Although moving to a small beach town in a different country had its perks, it was lonely. I struggled to fit in as neither a local nor a tourist. Read more ›
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The most affordable Steam Deck, the $399 LCD model, is not available in the US. And, according to the Steam Deck site, it won't be coming back. Underneath the listings for the various models is a note that says: We are no longer producing the Steam Deck LCD 256GB model. Once sold out, it will […] Read more ›
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A reporter at Mother Jones writes about a $169 alarm clock with special lighting and audio effects. But to use the features, "you need to pay an additional $4.99 per month, in perpetuity." "Welcome to the age of subscription captivity, where an increasing share of the things you pay for actually own you." What vexes me are the companies that sell physical products for a hefty, upfront fee and subsequently... Read more ›
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When a friend invited me to play a new game called REPO earlier this year, I thought I was wasting my money - not because the game looked bad, but because it looked like Lethal Company. The surprise-hit 2024 co-op survival horror game has players wander through unnerving ruined structures collecting trash while evading monsters. […] Read more ›
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With the latest smartphones becoming compatible with satellite tech, Android is expected to introduce a new centralized interface for managing apps with satellite connectivity, indicating a broader push to integrate non-terrestrial networks (NTN) into the OS. The feature suggests that more apps could support satellite communication in the near future, depending on the type of service offered by telcos. When fiddling around with the 2512 Android Canary release on a... Read more ›
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Huawei has just introduced it’s newest laptop, the HM740, the first office computer bundled with HarmonyOS, expanding the brand’s operating system beyond mobile devices. The machine was designed specifically for enterprise productivity and brings a combo of features like portability, performance, and advanced connectivity. Sporting a slim and lightweight design (1.32 kg/2.91 lbs. with a thickness of 14.5 mm/0.57-inches), the computer has a 14.2-inch OLED touchscreen with a 120 Hz... Read more ›
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YouTube just took another step toward becoming a full-scale streaming television service with the launch of a new offering more focused on dedicated TV channel plans. Announced last week on December 10th, the initiative introduces subscription packages organized by content genre and is currently available in the U.S.. Under the YouTube TV branding, the platform plans to offer more than 10 genre-specific packages, covering areas such as sports, news, family... Read more ›
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WhatsApp continues refining its user experience by combining the rollout of AI features with ongoing interface design improvements; One of the latest releases focuses on simplifying and accelerating media sharing and the new changes have recently been made available to some Android users through the beta program. The update brings a redesigned attachment and sharing menu within the app. Previously, users needed to open specific options (such as the gallery)... Read more ›
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The long-awaited OnePlus 15R 5G was finally introduced to global markets, after months of rumors and leaks; The smartphone stands out as one of the first devices to adopt Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 platform, while also offering a very large battery capacity outside China. Speaking about design, the flagship features a slightly raised rear camera module shaped like a pill, housing the sensors and an integrated LED flash. It... Read more ›
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For $299, Motorola’s new Moto G Power (2026) is making its debut in the budget smartphone space. Officially announced today, the latest Power model doubles down on what the series does best — long battery life, a big screen, and durability — while delivering three significant upgrades over last year’s version. Sadly, there is a trade-off: wireless charging is gone. Positioned above the standard Moto G (2026) launched earlier this... Read more ›
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Apple has announced that it will start displaying more ads in the App Store’s search results beginning in 2026, with the stated goal of increasing opportunities for developers and advertisers to reach users. The change was disclosed through an update on Apple’s Ads website and will affect how ads show up when users search for apps in the App Store. As of now, ads are shown primarily at the top... Read more ›
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