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The new Lola x Miffy digital camera is extremely cute and ships with a themed wrist charm
Let's be honest we mostly wrote about this because we think it's really cute.
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There isn't a single consumer Wi-Fi router that is 100% American-made
You get a waiver! You get a waiver!
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The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader with more features than you might expect
The Xteink X4 Pro is a tiny ereader for DRM-free books.
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AI (11)
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NVIDIA launches 'Open Secure AI Alliance' initiative to improve cyber defense
NVIDIA has gathered together some of the biggest tech companies in the world to form the Open Secure AI Alliance with the aim to improve cybersecurity.
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OpenAI's rogue agent went on a hacking spree that lasted days, Reuters says
Reuters reports that the OpenAI agent that hacked Hugging Face had been free for a week before the company noticed.
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Anthropic says Opus 5 can nearly match its top-performing model for half the price
Anthropic's latest model offers top-tier performance at a much cheaper cost.
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Google is expanding access to its Gemini Spark agentic AI assistant
Gemini Spark is now available to more users.
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Meta's pro-AI ad campaign is conspicuously light on AI
The company wants people to be anti-doomer, but doesn't say why.
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OpenAI once again makes the case for giving ChatGPT your health records
ChatGPT Health is rolling out to users in the US who are 18 years or older.
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Claude's voice mode just got smarter
Claude's voice mode hasn't been the most reliable, but this update should help.
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OpenAI sued over ChatGPT health advice that almost killed a pastor
ChatGPT allegedly offered "extremely dangerous medical recommendations" regarding a pulmonary embolism.
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OpenAI admits its models hacked Hugging Face on their own
Open source AI platform Hugging Face revealed a security breach a few days ago. Turns out OpenAI’s models were the culprit.
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Substack is adding an AI detection feature
Substack is partnering with Pangram to add an AI detection feature.
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Judge approves Anthropic's record-breaking $1.5 billion settlement for AI copyright lawsuit
A federal judge has approved the $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and a group of authors who sued the company for using their work to train Claude.
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Amazon wants to deploy 5,105 satellites for its direct-to-mobile service
Amazon's Leo subsidiary has launched more than 390 satellites so far and plans to launch thousands more.
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Amazon brings Luna game streaming to the Prime Video app
Luna will be first arrive in the Prime Video app on Fire TV devices in the US and UK.
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How to connect your Ring doorbell camera to your smart TV
It's easy to see who's at the door without grabbing your phone.
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Apple (7)
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iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 and the rest are out, addressing security fixes
Apple's latest software updates are primarily focused on security fixes.
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Apple’s smart glasses delay reportedly stems in part from major privacy concerns
The Apple team behind the upcoming smart glasses is reportedly exploring several tweaks related to user privacy.
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A new look for the Apple Watch may still be at least a year away
Apple will refresh its Series 12 and Ultra 4 watches with better specs, but not a design overhaul.
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The reason why the MacBook Air doesn't need a fan
Apple Silicon delivers enough performance without overheating.
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Apple's rumored upgrades to its Mac lineup go beyond touchscreens
Apple is already preparing updates to the MacBook Neo, iMac, MacBook Air and more.
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Apple has reportedly fixed its Hide My Email vulnerability
Apple reportedly fixed the Hide My Email vulnerability that left iCloud+ users' emails not especially hidden.
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Apple may unveil a new device subscription service as soon as next week
Apple may unveil a new device subscription service, reportedly in partnership with Klarna, as soon as next week.
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Midjourney is buying horoscope app Co-Star, which users will surely be thrilled about
Co-Star CEO Banu Guler is also becoming the company's Chief Design Officer.
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Google adds selfie video as a log-in option
You’ll now be able to get into your Google account with a selfie video.
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We tested dozens of free CarPlay apps, here are the best ones
After using CarPlay for years and testing dozens of apps, we've narrowed down the list of CarPlay apps you really need.
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Best wireless headphones for 2026
Here's a list of the best wireless headphones you can buy right now, as reviewed by Engadget editors.
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X Money begins limited US rollout
Only Premium and Premium X subscribers get the privilege of banking with Elon for now.
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Trump threatens EU with new tariffs in response to Google fine
The European Commission found Google's search ranking and anti-steering violated the Digital Markets Act.
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Which of your old cables are actually worth keeping?
Clean out that cable junk drawer every so often and keep only the things you actually need.
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EV batteries could last much longer than experts first predicted
Modern EV batteries aren't just holding up, they're outperforming what was expected.
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US outlines its $5 billion Genesis Mission to boost science with AI
Several federal agencies are contributing toward the interdisciplinary research efforts.
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EU gives Paramount's Warner Bros. acquisition the go-ahead
As long as Paramount ends its distribution business with Universal, it can purchase Warner Bros. Discovery in Europe.
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Here's what that trash can with an X icon means on your electronics
It's the official marking of the EU's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.
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What's the difference between USB 3.0 & 2.0 and which should you use?
The ports look the same, but one is much faster than the other.
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How to get YouTube Music's best audio quality
If you don't mind using more data, make these changes to step up your listening experience in the YouTube Music app.
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How to program your Roku remote to voice control your non-Roku TV
Go hands-free with voice commands.
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Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. merger into 2027
The extended pause will give time to hear cases for blocking the deal from states and the WGA.
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Qobuz overhauls its music player and adds real-time lyrics
The latest updates to Qobuz make it an even better alternative to Spotify.
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Surround sound speaker channel numbers explained: Bigger isn't always better
Here's what to pay attention to when building a home theater system.
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2026 LG OLED evo TVs are getting a new Creator Original picture mode
The elevated streaming experience is happening in collaboration with Prime Video.
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Lego just unveiled a 1,500-piece X-Files set, complete with Mulder, Scully and a grey alien
The first Lego X-Files set costs $200 and will be available in August.
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This Spotify setting makes your music feel DJ mixed
Spotify's DJ-inspired tools are loads of fun, but probably won't land you any bar mitzvah gigs.
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Your CD and Blu-Ray collection won't last forever
It's important to be aware of disc rot, but there's no need to be afraid.
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Apple Maps will power navigation in Ford's upcoming slate of EVs
The car manufacturer is planning a big push into electric vehicles.
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Does charging your phone in your car waste gas?
Charing your phone in the car may technically use energy, but not enough to give a second thought.
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Colorado thinks it found the answer to EV battery recycling's biggest challenge
End-of-life disposal of EV batteries is a growing problem. This state is trying something new.
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Tesla teases Cybercab with a built-in Starlink V5 antenna
Tesla has revealed its upcoming Cybercab design with a built-in SpaceX Starlink V5 dish.
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Gaming (8)
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Another Far Cry game is in the works
After canning an extraction shooter in the franchise, it seems a new open-world Far Cry game is in development.
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Dinos with swords, making music with gnomes and other new indie games worth checking out
Plus, email as turn-based combat (which is really just regular email).
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The Anbernic RG SP looks like an awesome update to one of the most iconic Game Boys of all time
The Anbernic RG SP has pretty much everything you want from a modern take on the Game Boy Advance SP.
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Amazon Luna is getting a brand new Batman game next week
Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles' ties in with season two of Prime Video’s animated show.
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Bethesda accused of breaking Canadian labor laws with Montreal layoffs
The fallout from the big Xbox layoffs continues to develop.
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EU gives antritrust approval to the Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of EA
The deal isn't done yet, but it's getting closer.
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Poinpy, a perfect video game, is back and it's completely free on mobile
Poinpy disappeared from Netflix games last year but is now free for Android and iPhone.
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Google Pixel 11 launch event: Everything we expect as price increase rumors grow
Here's what the rumor mill tells us Google might be preparing for its next Pixel launch.
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Android Auto has a developer menu you can access in seconds
If you want to tweak your Android Auto settings, the software has a developer menu you can check out.
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Alienware 15 review: Perfect timing for a budget gaming laptop
While its display could be nicer, Alienware’s first budget gaming laptop feels like a welcome reprieve when practically all tech is more expensive.
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Meta (5)
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All Threads users can now DM Meta AI
Meta AI is coming to Threads DMs, following availability inside Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp DMs.
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Meta walks back limits for its smart glasses' Conversation Focus feature, for now
A company spokesperson said that it’s “still exploring all our options for the best approach.”
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Meta has pulled out of a renewable energy initiative as it relies more on natural gas for data centers
The company has comitted to 10 natural gas plants since last year.
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Instagram is now banning users who make creepy content with Meta glasses
Meta is finally cracking down on people users who harass and record people with its smart glasses.
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Threads is getting new parental control features
Parental Supervision is coming to Meta's Threads.
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Qualcomm is reportedly planning to raise processor prices by the end of the summer
Qualcomm, the maker of processors powering numerous Android devices, is raising its prices.
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Your phone may not be as waterproof as you think — here's why IP68 can be misleading
Don't just jump straight into a pool with your phone, you savage.
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News (16)
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AppleCare One insurance for multiple devices finally expands outside the US
AppleCare insurance for multiple devices including iPhones, Watches and MacBooks, is finally expanding outside the US.
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Boox teases the incredibly tiny Picco ereader
It features a 3.97-inch monochrome e-paper display.
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Meta launches a storefront platform through Facebook Marketplace
Facebook has introduced an app called Seller that effectively professionalizes Facebook Marketplace.
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Meta launches new Facebook Verified badge for actual, real humans
Meta is trying to tackle scammers that are using generative AI by introducing a new kind of verification using user selfies.
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More than 200 companies sign Trump's 'pledge' to protect consumers from data center price rises
The Trump administration says more than 200 firms have signed onto its non-binding Ratepayer Protection Pledge.
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LG promises to stop McAfee spam ads following pressure from Microsoft
Following user outcry and pressure from Microsoft, LG has agreed to stop showing McAfee pop-up spam downloaded from its monitors.
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Uber lays off 10 percent of its customer service team in favor of using AI
Uber's global customer service network has been hit by layoffs in favor of AI.
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Europe hits Google with $1 billion fine for boxing-out rivals
Europe has hit Google with a $1 billion fine for illegally abusing its search engine dominance.
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Sony's FX5 cinema camera finally offers open gate and RAW 5K recording
Sony has just unveiled its latest cinema camera that may foreshadow some long-awaited features in its consumer mirrorless lineup.
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Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 is a gentle evolution of its predecessor
Following on from last year's Galaxy Watch redesign, the Watch 9 doesn't fix what wasn't broken.
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'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' fourth season takes big swings
'Strange New Worlds' is uneven in tone, erratic in quality and sometimes gratuitous. But when it works, it works so well.
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The UK will legalize plug-in solar on August 27
The UK has finally set a date for the legalization of plug-in solar panels.
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How do you bounce back from making the worst smart glasses of 2025?
Last year, Halliday launched one of the worst-reviewed pairs of smart glasses. Now it's back with a second-generation model to right its predecessor's sins.
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Samsung establishes a robotics division
Samsung created a robotics division called RX, and its first product could be a humanoid robot.
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Sony files another lawsuit against AI music generator Udio
Sony, the only major music label that has yet to sign a deal with Udio, has sued the AI music generator again.
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FCC plans to ban companies selling DJI products under other brands
Several companies suspected of selling DJI products under their own brands might soon be banned in the US.
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Steam adds handy gifting and wishlist updates
You can now gift games without a Steam account and sort your wishlist into categories.
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Canon EOS R6 V review: A pro vlogging camera at a mirrorless price
Canon’s EOS R6 V is a video-focused hybrid camera that’s outstanding for vlogging.
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God of War Laufey will hit PS5 on February 16
Venture through the afterlife of the gods while playing as Faye.
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PlayStation Network experienced a massive outage
Players were unable to log into their account, play online or purchase games from the PlayStation Store.
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Playstation Plus is saying goodbye to these games in August 2026
Dead Island 2, Harold Halibut and seven others will be gone soon.
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2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric first drive: A long-range triumph with a few cabin quirks
With plenty of range and stellar ride quality, the new C-Class is a brilliant EV with a dashboard that's a little too in your face.
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GoPro Wireless Mic System review: An audio upgrade with fixable flaws
GoPro’s Wireless Mic System nails the basics, but it has some frustrating flaws.
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Samsung (5)
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2026: Live updates from the Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 launch event
Join us as we bring you live coverage from Samsung's Unpacked event in London, where it's expected to reveal new foldables and wearables.
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I still want Samsung's discontinued Galaxy Z TriFold
Hopefully the Z Fold 8's new design is a sign of things to come.
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Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked 2026: Three new foldables and two Galaxy Watches
Thinner watches, wider foldables, higher prices.
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A week with the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: Big, bright and sometimes helpful
We've had Samsung's latest Ultra smartwatch for about a week, and here are our first impressions.
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Samsung aims to help you make more sense of health data with a new AI-powered assistant
The Health Assistant chatbot is available "in beta for eligible US users," Samsung says.
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Science (1)
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Scientists develop handheld device for measuring when your body is burning fat
The breathalyzer identifies the amount of acetone in your breath to determine if your body is in ketosis.
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Smartphones (19)
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Is your iPhone stuck in SOS mode? Here's how to fix it
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
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Why do phones still use battery when powered off?
Your battery is continually losing charge.
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Yes, airplane mode makes your phone charge faster — but it's not worth it
If you need to juice up your phone in a hurry, there are more effective tactics than turning on airplane mode.
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How to get more storage on your Android without using a microSD Card
Cloud storage isn't your only option.
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The downsides of switching from Android to iPhone
Here are a few things to know if you're leaving Android for iPhone.
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I visited Samsung's foldable-themed pop-up pub and its alcohol-free beers tasted terrible
Following its Unpacked launch event for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Samsung briefly opened a theme pub in the middle of London.
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I'm just glad Samsung's price hikes weren't worse
It's a sign of how hard we're braced for the RAMpocalypse that Samsung adding just $100 to its prices seems reasonable.
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Before you disable Google Play Protect, here's what you need to know
Some Android users find the security feature to be too restrictive. Here's how to disable it and what you risk by doing so.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra: Which new foldable is better for you?
Let's compare the differences between Samsung's latest large foldables.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 hands-on: Slightly thinner, but more expensive
It’s a year of minor upgrades for the Z Flip series.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra: Which is the better buy?
How to choose between two of the most notable flip phones on the market.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: Which is the better Ultra?
Samsung's smartphone lineup pits a jack of all trades against a master of one.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 hands-on: Wider is better
The new base version of the Z Fold 8 has reworked aspect ratios for both its interior and exterior displays.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra hands-on: Upstaged by the base model
The Z Fold 8 Ultra's improved performance, faster charging and a new ultra-wide camera are nice, but what we really want is the regular model's wider screens.
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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a new wider design
Samsung has unveiled a base Galaxy Z Fold 8 model that comes in a different shape than previous Fold devices.
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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has a sharper ultrawide camera and a bigger battery
Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra foldable smartphone, the flagship in the expand Z Fold lineup.
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Samsung's slimmer Galaxy Z Flip 8 brings apps and AI to the cover screen
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 is slimmer and there's now more activity on the cover display.
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Samsung's new foldables come with Gemini Notebook pre-installed
Google and Samsung have revealed the Gemini-powered AI tools coming to the new Galaxy foldables and smartwatches.
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The Light Flip is a minimalist flip phone that leaves out all those distracting apps
The new Light Flip is a mashup of the Light Phone III and an old-school flip phone.
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Social Media (4)
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EU says TikTok hasn’t done enough to ensure minors' safety
The latest findings could come with a fine of up to six percent of TikTok’s annual revenue.
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Patreon is laying off 20 percent of its staff
While the company is trying to protect creators from AI, it still thinks the technology is changing how it does business.
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France will ban social media for children under 15
The country's new law also bans the use of mobile phones in schools.
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Space (2)
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SpaceX's 13th Starship flight test launches with Starlink's next-gen satellites
Starship was carrying 20 V3 Starlink satellites as payload for its 13th test flight.
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to crash into the moon this August
The upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket has been drifting in space for over a year after it launched. It’s expected to crash into the moon next month.
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Streaming (7)
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YouTube Premium will soon include Peacock at no extra cost
Ad-supported Peacock will be available for free to YouTube Premium subscribers early next year.
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YouTube adds new tools to make creating thumbnails easier
YouTube is making it easier to add custom thumbnails for both short-form and long-form videos.
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Amazon accused of poaching HBO employees in Warner Bros. lawsuit
Warner Bros. Discovery has sued Amazon for 'inducing' its employees to breach their contracts.
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Roku is increasing prices across its hardware range
Roku’s streaming devices got a price hike, and it’s reportedly because of industry-wide memory shortages.
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Nirvanna the Band the Show and Movie will finally be available to stream via Hulu on July 24
The recent film was a big hit, but the series wasn't available to watch anywhere.
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Tomorrow (1)
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The 20 percent rule for solar panels can help you save money in the long run
Building your solar panel system with some extra capacity makes managing it a bit easier.
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TV & Movies (7)
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Here's our first look at Apple TV's Neuromancer adaptation
We also now know when it will be released: January 22, 2027.
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Prime Video's Blade Runner 2099 now has a trailer and release date of November 25
The eight-episode series stars Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer.
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IMAX vs IMAX 70mm: The difference between these two cinema formats
The different IMAX filming and projection formats have a dramatic impact on the theater viewing experience.
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Avatar: Seven Havens finally has a trailer and a release date of October 9
The post-apocalyptic tale takes place after the events of The Legend of Korra.
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Universal secures rights for film adaptations of 10 Atari games
Gear up for the Atari Cinematic Universe.
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The latest Resident Evil movie trailer has lots of fun nods to the games
The film, from Weapons director Zach Cregger, hits theaters on September 18.
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Amazon is making a Robocop TV show with the showrunner from Lodge 49
Amazon greenlit a Robocop pilot. Now it has committed to a full TV show.
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Wearables (12)
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Why is the Apple Watch SE 3 so much cheaper than the rest of the lineup?
The budget Apple Watch lacks some features present in other models, but their absence may not bother you.
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Nike's new Hyperslides heat and vibrate your feet to help you recover after workouts
Nike wants to make sure no one gets cold feet
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You can customize your Samsung Galaxy Watch with this free design tool
If you can't find the watch face you want in the Play Store, you can create your own Galaxy Watch face from scratch.`
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Your Apple Watch calorie tracker is an educated guess, not a fact
Accurately counting calories requires more data than a smartwatch can easily gather.
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Here's why Chinese smartwatches like the Oppo Watch X3 are rarely sold in the US
The device is ready; the business isn’t.
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Samsung will support the Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 with five years of updates
Samsung's new wearables will receive Wear OS updates until 2031.
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Ultrahuman overhauls its app, brings all of its analysis on-device
Ultrahuman's revamped app now offers better advice even when your phone has no connection.
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Samsung just revealed more details about its upcoming smart glasses, including battery life
Samsung's upcoming smart glasses will last nine hours per charge, but they come with a case for more juice.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 vs Galaxy Watch 8: What are the differences?
The Galaxy Watch 9 is a relatively modest update over last year's model.
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Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is both slimmer and tougher than its predecessor
The Samsung Galaxy Ultra Watch 2 has a slimmer and more rugged design than the first Ultra.
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Garmin finally made a screenless fitness tracker
The Cirqa Smart Band is Garmin’s answer to Whoop and the Fitbit Air.
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xMEMS unveils super tiny cooling fan that fits inside smart glasses
The XMC-1200 won't be in production for another year, so we might see smart glasses with it in 2028.
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Xbox (4)
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Xbox is down, and users even temporarily had trouble playing disc-based games
Xbox is down, and users are even having trouble playing disc-based games.
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Xbox is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming
Microsoft is borrowing from the GeForce Now playbook with an ad-supported cloud streaming test.
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Xbox is bringing games from its original console to PC
Some original Xbox games are coming to PC, complete with achievement support.
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Meta Horizon+ subscriptions now include Xbox Game Pass starter edition
Meta Horizon+ subscriptions are now bundled with the starter edition of Xbox Game Pass.
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