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Daisy, an AI-powered virtual grandmother developed by Virgin Media’s O2, is revolutionizing phone scam prevention by wasting scammers’ time while protecting potential victims. Designed to mimic a polite, slightly forgetful elderly woman, Daisy engages scammers in long-winded conversations, effectively neutralizing their schemes. Her advanced natural language processing and humor-filled demeanor turn the tables on those who prey on the vulnerable, particularly older adults.As noticed by Forbes, in an instanc
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The account for xAI's chatbot was temporarily suspended from X, with a NSFW video posted on the timeline once it was back up. Read more ›
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Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 12, No. 323 Read more ›
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There's just about a month to go until Apple unveils new iPhones at its September event, and that means time is running out for Apple to perfect iOS 26. We've reached a weekly beta update cadence, and Apple seeded iOS 26 beta 6 to developers today. There are changes to Liquid Glass, tweaks to navigation, new ringtones, and more. Ringtones There are now several variants of the Reflection ringtone, including... Read more ›
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Apple is continuing to tweak the way that the Liquid Glass design looks ahead of the iOS 26 launch, and the latest beta makes a change to the Lock Screen. The Lock Screen clock has been updated with additional transparency, allowing more of the background to peek through. Beta 6 on left, beta 5 on right The clock also has more of a 3D, floating look, which is in line... Read more ›
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Video footage shows the South China Sea chase and the aftermath, including "substantial damage" to the Chinese Coast Guard ship, Manila said. Read more ›
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It has been more than three years since Apple discontinued the 27-inch iMac, as part of its move away from Intel processors. Since then, the 24-inch iMac has been Apple's only all-in-one desktop computer, with no larger model available. Will a larger iMac ever make a comeback? Below, we recap the latest rumors. In November 2023, Apple announced that it had no plans to release a new version of the... Read more ›
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Donald Trump is letting Nvidia and AMD sell some chips to China — but only if they pay a 15% tax. That's the opposite of Trump's tariff push. Read more ›
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Three Gen Z friends who work in finance said buying with friends makes homeownership attainable for young people. They bought a condo in Tampa, Florida. Read more ›
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Setting a Charge Limit will help me maximize my iPhone's battery lifespan for years to come. Read more ›
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GitHub, one of the most used code repositories in the world, is being folded into Microsoft following the departure of longtime CEO Thomas Dohmke. GitHub was acquired by Microsoft in 2018 but remained largely independent until today. Read more ›
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Once again, the U.S. government doesn't quite grasp the meanings behind 'Star Wars.' Read more ›
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Ex-Intel chief Craig Barrett warns the US could lose its only advanced chip foundry without urgent $40B funding from major customers like Apple and Nvidia, pushing for High-NA EUV, 14A development, and tariffs on imports. Read more ›
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A trilogy remaster of the first three Dragon Age games was pitched by BioWare to EA, but the publisher is "against remasters" and "basically seem to be against free money". Read more Read more ›
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US president confirms he negotiated ‘a little deal’ with chipmaker’s chief Jensen Huang Read more ›
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Trump signaled he may allow Nvidia to sell heavily downgraded Blackwell AI processors to China in exchange for 15% of related sales revenue to the U.S. government, a move that could give Chinese firms far faster hardware than current H20-based offerings. Read more ›
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AOL will officially discontinue its dial-up internet service on September 30, pulling the plug on an era that defined early internet access for millions of Americans. The Yahoo-owned company announced the shutdown on its support website, stating: "AOL routinely evaluates its products and services and has decided to discontinue Dial-up Internet." The termination includes the AOL Dialer software and AOL Shield browser, both of which were optimized for older operating... Read more ›
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The explosion took place at the US Steel Clairton Coke Works plant, located south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Read more ›
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We know that Motorola has partnered with luxury brand Swarovski for a special edition release of the Motorola Razr (2025) and Moto Buds Loop, targeting users who value both technology and style. Originally teased for release on August 5, the launch date has now shifted to August 15, as indicated by Motorola’s latest teaser shared on X (formerly Twitter).This upcoming special edition marks a renewed collaboration between Motorola and Swarovski,... Read more ›
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Today, we start the news with something quite curious: Did you know that you can use your MacBook trackpad as a scale? Well, that’s quite impressive, don’t you think so? It’s all possible thanks to Krish Shah, a Canadian developer and blogger, who released an experimental macOS application called TrackWeight. The app utilizes the pressure sensitivity built into the MacBook’s trackpad to estimate weight and is now available as open-source... Read more ›
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Summer temperatures are here, and sometimes, even making a simple house chore into something harder to accomplish. As if it had a perfect timing, Xiaomi has just launched a new addition to its smart home lineup — the Smart Desktop Air Circulation Fan. Compact and modern, this fan is designed to deliver powerful airflow in small spaces while integrating with smart home ecosystems. Initially released in select European countries, it... Read more ›
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Bugatti has unveiled the Programme Solitaire, an ultra-exclusive offering designed to craft truly bespoke, one-of-one vehicles that combine the brand’s rich coachbuilding heritage with modern personalization and craftsmanship. The Programme Solitaire builds upon Bugatti’s existing Sur Mesure personalization, granting unparalleled creative freedom to both client and marque while maintaining the marque’s uncompromising standards in performance, design, and quality.The first creation from this program is the B Read more ›
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Verizon is hosting Verizon Family Weekend on August 9–10, transforming over 10,000 retail stores nationwide into family-focused tech hubs. The event launches a broader month-long initiative promoting digital wellness and connected living, aimed at helping families prepare for the school year with smarter, safer technology.Visitors will experience hands-on tech demonstrations and receive expert guidance from in-store specialists. Highlights include personalized setups of the Gizmo Watch 3 Adventure, designed Read more ›
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A recent discovery revealed that more than 100,000 ChatGPT conversations were accessible through a simple Google search, sparking serious privacy concerns. The issue was first reported by Digital Digging, which found that users could access shared chat links just by entering specific search queries. These chats included exchanges between users and the AI that, in some cases, may have contained sensitive personal information.The incident drew swift attention from the public... Read more ›
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OpenAI has officially released GPT-5, marking a significant step toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This is the company’s first unified AI model, designed to handle a wide range of tasks and now available for free to all users from day one. Unlike previous iterations, GPT-5 moves beyond a simple chatbot and functions more like an intelligent agent, capable of performing complex, multi-step tasks such as building apps from scratch or... Read more ›
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OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has introduced new features aimed at promoting healthier usage habits, preventing emotional overreliance, and supporting mental well-being among its users. The changes focus on encouraging breaks, improving responses to sensitive topics, and reducing potential negative impacts of prolonged interaction with the AI.One of the key updates is the addition of reminder prompts that suggest users take a pause after extended use of the application. According... Read more ›
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When I walked into the meeting room with CIT Co., Ltd, I was expecting to be shown an advanced electronics product, like when I met them in 2024. Instead, I was handed a shining silver cup and told it was one of the most high-tech objects we’d see all year.At first glance, the Aethel cup (known in Korean as Eungyeol) looks like an exquisitely crafted luxury item. But the real... Read more ›
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Xiaomi has expanded its Redmi Book 14 2025 lineup by introducing two new “Renewed Edition” models, now available through Xiaomi’s official store, its Youpin platform, and retailers like JD.com. Despite carrying a 2025 label, these laptops are equipped with outdated Intel processors from the 12th and 13th Gen Core series, which were already considered behind the curve when earlier Redmi Book 14 variants launched in 2023.The Redmi Book 14 2025... Read more ›
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