The reason Windows 11 requires a Microsoft account is actually pretty boring
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Microsoft made the account the part that stays when the PC doesn't.
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6 movies you've already seen that are secretly The Count of Monte Cristo
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These revenge epics may span different genres, but they all take inspiration from the same classic novel.
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He beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media?
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Mike Moore beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media?
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Google bought this smart home hub just to kill it
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Nest saw something it liked and pounced.
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I finally fixed Home Assistant's most annoying dashboard problem
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Every device in my house finally boots to the right dashboard.
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posted at: 12:00am on 30-Aug-2026 path: /Technology | permalink | edit (requires password)
The big lesson from this week's earnings: The AI buildout is not a zero-sum game
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Salesforce, CrowdStrike, and Nvidia all faced major tests with investors and crushed expectations.
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Must-see Marvel movies to watch if you've never seen a single one
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These essential MCU films introduce the heroes, villains, and major storylines you'll need to know.
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Op-ed: Salesforce just revealed the next battleground in AI and it's not the models
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For the past year, markets have vaporized roughly $2 trillion in software value by asking the wrong question about AI.
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A week with the Google Pixel 11 changed my mind about Gemini (for the better)
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In a year of iterative upgrades, Google is introducing smart features that make the base Pixel the standout in its generation.
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OpenAI to end model access to Cursor after acquisition by Elon Musk's SpaceX
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OpenAI plans to end model access through Cursor on Nov. 12, citing concerns after SpaceX's $60 billion acquisition of the coding startup.
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This pocket AI voice recorder took me back to the good old days of dictation (and shorthand)
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The Comulytic Note Pro AI voice recorder packs a lot of power into a credit card-sized device. But its usefulness is up to you.
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This Samsung phone's feature costs so little battery, it's worth keeping on
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A battery tip told me to turn this off. My phone barely noticed either way.
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Apple hikes subscription prices for Apple TV and Apple One in the U.S.
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Apple raised prices for Apple Music by $1 per month in July, citing licensing costs.
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How I sorted 22,000 digital photos without getting overwhelmed: 4 easy tricks
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Want to organize your photos but don't know where to start? Here are my methods for tackling a massive cloud library.
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stillOS offers one of the best Linux onboarding experiences I've ever seen
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I've experienced first steps with countless Linux distributions over the years, but this one nails every step of the way for users of all types.
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This $14 retractable USB-C cable is my secret to surviving long car rides with my kids
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Talix's USB-C cable is compact and powerful enough to charge a laptop, and it's nearly 40% off.
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I switched from Docker to Podman and the real security upgrade was going rootless
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Going rootless shrank what a compromised container could do to the host.
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6 Movies You Didn't Know Were Inspired by Greek Mythology
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These modern musical, noir, comedy, and surreal horror films are surprisingly based on myths and legends that are thousands of years old.
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Big Tech's massive AI spending is putting one of its longtime strengths to the test
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There's new risk emerging from Big Tech's massive artificial intelligence buildout.
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CEO of buy now, pay later giant Affirm says high gas prices are hitting U.S. shoppers
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The national average price for gas is at $4.09 per gallon and was last below $3 on March 2.
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These 4 power tools work better with a smaller battery
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Not every power tool in your workshop works better with a larger battery.
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3 perfectly reasonable things Windows 11 still refuses to let you do
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Windows still hides simple file limits most people never notice.
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I thought Samsung Gallery was just a photo viewer until I found these built-in tools
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The default app handles what usually sends you to the Play Store.
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I gave my Linux gaming PC the Steam Machine trick everyone wants
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HDMI-CEC is a lot of work.
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OpenAI rolls out ads on select ChatGPT plans in India to boost monetization, support wider access
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Ads have been rolled out for free users and those on the 399 rupee ($4) per month 'Go' plan.
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DeepSeek looks for fresh capital as founder's quant empire navigates China's choppy IPO market
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High-Flyer Quant, which bankrolled DeepSeek, has come to the fore, making a push into new listings as it chases returns in China's red-hot IPO market.
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 camera trouble? 4 settings I recommend changing now
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The cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 work best when they're pushed to their limits. Here are the settings I changed to get the best results.
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Lawsuit says Oura sleep tracking has 'a coin flip's chance of being correct'
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The class action lawsuit claims that Oura's sleep-tracking mechanisms sell 'faulty AI-based inference as reliable science.'
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Judge blocks Pentagon blacklist of Anthropic as supply chain risk
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The Defense Department had barred the U.S. military from using Anthropic's Claude in March
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This excellent HP laptop is nearly 50% off at Best Buy - and comes with a cheap TV
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Snag the HP OmniBook 3 16-inch laptop for under $700, plus get a 43-inch Toshiba smart TV for just $99 when you bundle at Best Buy.
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Nvidia wows Wall Street with a strong quarter and an eye-popping sales forecast
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang did it again.
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posted at: 12:00am on 27-Aug-2026 path: /Technology | permalink | edit (requires password)
These Ryobi labels sound interchangeable, but they really aren't
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Here's what you need to know about these specific labels on Ryobi tools and batteries.
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Jensen Huang defends Nvidia's growing financial support for AI ecosystem, says 'the risk is low'
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defended the chipmaker's growing role in financing AI companies, calling its investments a once in a generation opportunity.
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Engineers just discovered how to make 3D prints 3x stronger without extra material
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This new printing technique seems so simple, but could have major implications for the future of the technology.
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Nvidia's 70% growth forecast puts it on track to become tech's No. 2 company by revenue
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"Our demand is much greater than 70%," CEO Jensen Huang said on the earnings call.
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Samsung renamed Adaptive Battery to hide it, and it could cost you notifications
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My Galaxy Z Fold 8 buried Adaptive Battery so well I couldn't find it, which is exactly how my notifications kept vanishing too.
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Apple sets its iPhone 18 event for September: A new foldable and CEO could steal the show
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Is a foldable iPhone finally in our future? We'll be on the ground on Sept. 9 to find out.
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How to sideload Android apps on your phone in 2026 - and what's behind the changes
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If you're into installing Android apps outside the Google Play Store, you should be aware that the process has changed and now includes a waiting period.
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This 120Hz tablet replaced my Kindle and iPad for $220 - here's why I recommend it
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The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is an 11.5-inch Android tablet that can be all you need, especially with this early Labor Day deal.
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Postgres has the spreadsheet-style interface it was always missing, and it's free
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Postgres, minus the terminal. Still Postgres underneath.
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posted at: 12:00am on 26-Aug-2026 path: /Technology | permalink | edit (requires password)
Your Windows clipboard can remember 25 items and it changes how you work
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Windows finally has a proper clipboard history and it's (almost) what we've always wanted.
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posted at: 12:00am on 26-Aug-2026 path: /Technology | permalink | edit (requires password)
This Windows Search setting used more resources than every startup app on my PC
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There's a hidden cost to instant search results.
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Cramer says Nvidia has become 'all-important' to the AI trade. Here's what to watch beyond the numbers
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CNBC's Jim Cramer said Nvidia has become so central to the AI ecosystem that its earnings are effectively a referendum on the entire AI trade.
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Android's motion sickness feature is rolling out - how to see if you have it
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Will moving dots cure your car nausea? History says yes.
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HP partners with U.S.-blacklisted Huawei for licensing the Chinese company's WiFi tech
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It's a sign of adoption of Huawei technology outside China, despite the U.S. restricting the company from working with American suppliers such as Google.
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Garmin's new Fenix 9 Pro smartwatch is twice as bright as the previous gen - here's how they compare
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Garmin's new flagship Fenix 9 epitomizes the premium rugged smartwatch - but how much of an upgrade is it from the Fenix 8?
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Universal adapter vs. travel charger: Confused? Here's the device you need most
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These are two different products, but consumers end up confused because of misinformation and poor marketing copy.
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Amazon service Bezos once called 'artificial artificial intelligence' is shutting down
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Mechanical Turk launched in 2005 as a way to farm out tasks that are easy for humans to complete but too challenging for computers.
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Some SSDs borrow your PC's RAM to stay fast, and I tested the tradeoff
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I stopped rejecting SSDs just because they lack DRAM.
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posted at: 12:00am on 25-Aug-2026 path: /Technology | permalink | edit (requires password)
I was ready to reinstall Windows these 3 repairs saved me from starting over
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Turns out Windows doesn't need a fresh start every time.
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I bought a $50 projector expecting garbage and got genuinely impressed
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Random EWaste shopping strikes gold.
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Jim Cramer says the data center trade is under attack. Here's who could benefit
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CNBC's Jim Cramer said Monday the data center trade isn't dead, but its next wave of winners could look very different.
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Jim Cramer says don't sell Meta on litigation risk the stock is worth the wait
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Meta's court battles are an overhang on the stock, but its business fundamentals make it one worth holding.
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The best early Labor Day deals to shop now: Save on TVs, Apple devices, and more
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Labor Day is just around the corner, and there are already some great deals available at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more.
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Nvidia says Groq racks will be online this year following $20 billion purchase
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Nvidia's race to manufacture Groq chips and make them available to customers highlight the growing importance in AI of low-latency inference.
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This Blink security camera can last up to 2 years on one charge - and it's on sale
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The Blink Outdoor 2K+ security camera and Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+ are on sale in this bundle deal, but not for long.
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Businesses must reinvent their processes and workforce to scale agentic AI adoption
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Only 15% of US-based organizations have reached scaled, orchestrated, multi-agent adoption, according to the latest Deloitte research.
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The best Roman drama ever made isn't Gladiator and it got cancelled for being too expensive
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Gritty streets, noisy markets, and unvarnished sex make this HBO Rome feel lived in rather than staged.
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You can fill a Roku with live TV, movies, and local news for $0
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A tucked-away Roku app hosts over 500 live channels, local network affiliates, and a rotating on-demand film selection.
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One programmer left his initials inside every ZIP file you open
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Billions of archives later, one programmer is still getting an invisible credit every time you unzip something.
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Alibaba plunges after announcing $10.2 billion share placement to fund AI push
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Alibaba shares plunged 10% after the tech giant priced a $10.2 billion share placement to fund its growing AI investments.
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Small UK power generator shut down after cyberattack linked to Iran: Telegraph
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The U.K. government says the incident did not pose a risk to the country's energy system, adding that it briefed CEOs of companies in the sector with advice.
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America's AI backlash: How the effort to keep worker trust is evolving inside companies
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Trust remains the cornerstone of an ideal AI communication strategy, whether for an AI-native startup or legacy enterprise facing yet another cultural shift.
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The free Roku app replaced my remote, headphone adapter, and on-screen keyboard
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A missing remote nudged me toward an app that auto-connects, mirrors voice search, and reproduces familiar controls.
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If I built my Dolby Atmos home theater again, these are the 3 things I'd do differently
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I made these mistakes while building a home theater, so that you don't have to.
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The VRAM question finally has a real answer and it's not what GPU marketing suggests
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How many gigabytes do you realistically need?
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Nvidia customers reportedly warned about AI-related price hikes
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The chipmaker has told some of its largest customers that the prices of servers containing its AI chips could move more than 15% higher, Bloomberg News reported.
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Rising yields rattled the market, but we're sticking with our favorite AI and retail stocks
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Stocks took their cue from the bond market this week.
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Meta is the latest tech giant to land in her courtroom. Meet Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers
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Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has presided over a series of landmark tech trials and is now overseeing a case that could have a huge impact on Meta's future.
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You can instantly curate your Discover feed now by telling Google exactly what you want
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If you're not happy with the algorithm on your Discover page, you'll love this new feature.
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You can change your Messages backgrounds on iPhone - so you never text the wrong person again
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Android has had the advantage when it comes to changing your message wallpaper - but there is an easy way to do it in iOS 26, too, as long as you don't mind one thing.
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How to turn your TV in a computer monitor in 3 easy steps - and for free
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Breathe new life into an old TV by setting it up as a monitor for your Mac, Windows, or Linux laptop with gear you may already have around the house.
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5 smart home gadgets where running an Ethernet cable is a complete waste of a Saturday
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No, not everything in your smart home needs Ethernet.
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This Android launcher turns your home screen into a physics playground
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Something new for an Android launcher.
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posted at: 12:00am on 22-Aug-2026 path: /Technology | permalink | edit (requires password)
I turned off my subwoofer for music and my speakers finally sounded right
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A subwoofer adds extra bass (and complexity) to your setup. Good-old two-channel stereo might be better.
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Tesla recalls 3 million vehicles in China over doorhandle safety, driver monitoring
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Tesla will voluntarily recall about 3 million of its vehicles in China to address doorhandle safety concerns and deficient driver monitoring systems.
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80% of developers find AI coding more addictive than helpful
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A new Coddy Developer Survey found that four in five developers, 80%, say their use of AI has felt more like a dependence than an advantage.
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Anthropic IPO filing will show AI backlash as a risk factor, sources say
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Anthropic is poised to debut on the stock market at a time when the public is increasingly upset about data centers and is fearful about AI taking jobs.
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Sonos' improved Voice Control points to an intriguing smart home future
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Reports suggest that Sonos is preparing to compete in the evolving smart speaker market, readying new hardware and an AI-backed overhaul of its voice assistant.
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The best early Labor Day 2026 TV deals: Samsung, LG, and more
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Labor Day may still be a couple weeks away, but you can already find steep deals on top TVs from Samsung, Sony, and more - just in time for pre-season football.
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Broadcom debt deal expected to reach upwards of $70 billion, sources say
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Broadcom is in talks to raise upwards of $70 to $80 billion in debt for a chip financing deal, CNBC's David Faber reported on Friday.
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I enabled a hidden Windows GPU mode, and my games run smoother now
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Your GPU is probably communicating the slow way here's how to fix it in 5 minutes.
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5 things your Roku can do that have nothing to do with streaming shows
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Now that my Roku doubles as a photo frame and private listening system, watching shows is almost beside the point.
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5 things I put NFC tags on so I never have to remember them again
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My smart home runs on stickers that cost less than a coffee.
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Micron CEO: AI has 'totally changed' the equation for the boom-and-bust memory industry
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Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said on Thursday that AI has dramatically changed the memory business.
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After one week wearing the Pixel Watch 5, here's what I want most
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The Google Pixel Watch 5 is a faster, intelligent smartwatch with some helpful health and wellness features under the hood.
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Google Pixel Watch 5 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro: Which has more accurate GPS?
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Google says its new Pixel Watch 5 outperforms the location tracking on the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro. I put them to the test.
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Jim Cramer says there's an 'incredibly jarring gulf between stock prices and reality'
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Worries about the state of the consumer, higher oil prices and elevated interest rates are overshadowing strong company fundamentals.
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Wall Street loves these high-yielding AI bonds. What income investors should know
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Investors can grab sweet yields from hyperscaler bonds. Issuance has surged as the companies look to fund their artificial intelligence buildout.
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Apple's smart home springs a leak - here's everything we expect to see in September
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We're already waiting for the new gen-AI-powered Siri, but a home hub may be on the way as well.
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Windows has had a real hypervisor built in for years, and most Pro users have never opened it
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Turning on the built-in hypervisor can change how VirtualBox and VMware use hardware and affect performance.
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posted at: 12:00am on 20-Aug-2026 path: /Technology | permalink | edit (requires password)
DisplayPort's free adaptive sync beats HDMI's licensing mess, and here's why it matters
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DisplayPort all the things.
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I added Ethernet to a streaming stick that doesn't even have an Ethernet port
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Here's how to get Ethernet connected to a streaming stick without a RJ45 port on it.
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Marvell's stock pops 10% on AI chip deal that lets Google buy up to $12.2 billion in shares
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Google and its competitors have been pursuing custom chips to improve efficiency and reduce reliance on Nvidia.
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Your Comcast router doubles as a motion detector now - and a potential police informant
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Opinion: Comcast's new motion detection technology could benefit your home, but it also raises privacy concerns. The details are in the fine print.
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Can MainstreamOS finally make Linux a household name? I tried it to find out
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Finally, there's a Linux distro that makes Arch and Hyprland easy - while adding the polish of MacOS. What's not to love about MainstreamOS?
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Is leasing an iPhone right for you? How Apple's Upgrade Program works and who it's for
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Apple recently partnered with Klarna to revamp its Upgrade Program, which lets you lease some Apple devices for a low monthly fee.
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Stripe to buy OpenRouter as fintech expands deeper into AI
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Stripe said it's acquiring OpenRouter, as the payments company expands into the artificial intelligence model market.
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OpenAI 'will be a public company in 2027' or sooner, CFO Friar tells employees
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In an all hands meeting, Friar told employees not worry about rival Anthropic's IPO timeline.
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Jim Cramer says the market is too negative and that's creating buying opportunities
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CNBC's Jim Cramer said widespread pessimism over rising rates, oil prices and inflation is pushing stocks lower and creating attractive buying opportunities.
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California AG Bonta says case against Meta is about 'restitution and distortion,' not damages
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Following opening arguments in the case against Meta, California Attorney General Bonta said the trial is not about extracting a massive payout.
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Microsoft admits its Windows 11 right-click menu needs fixing but there is already a better option
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The native update promises easier controls, but tinkering with third-party tools can yield a cleaner menu experience.
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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for Teens experience with 'stronger built-in safety protections'
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ChatGPT for Teens includes a number of educational features and applies age-appropriate safeguards, OpenAI said.
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Microsoft keeps ruining Notepad, so I replaced it with this free 3KB open-source alternative
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I just wanted the old Notepad back.
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6 TV shows that turned the most boring jobs imaginable into gripping drama
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Some of the most exciting shows don't have detectives, first responders, and lawyers at the center: a few have managed to make the mundane exciting.
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Add photos to your iMessages with one tap - how to skip that annoying iOS menu
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The latest iOS updates have added a ton of unnecessary taps to do simple things like add a photo to a text. But there's an easy trick to get around it.
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I tested GNOME's glassy new look - and it's simply spectacular
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GNOME is finally catching up to other desktop environments, thanks to Aura Glass, a fluid, modern desktop inspired by Apple's Liquid Glass.
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One of our favorite Bluetooth tracker cards is under $35 with this exclusive deal
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KeySmart's SmartCard (Gen 3) is perfect for Android and Apple users, and it's an extra 20% off with a ZDNET-exclusive code right now.
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Looking for under-the-radar stocks? Cramer gives his take on 5 unfamiliar names
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CNBC's Jim Cramer took a fresh look at five stocks viewers asked about, including ExlService, MakeMyTrip, Establishment Labs, NVE and Ubiquiti.
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Jim Cramer says it's not too late to own any one of these 4 soaring memory stocks
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CNBC's Jim Cramer said the AI boom has transformed the historically cyclical memory industry, as demand and greater supply discipline support stronger profits.
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AI-enriched Linux 7.2 delivers cache-aware scheduling - here's everything new
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The latest kernel also brings filesystem and I/O improvements and substantial new support across AMD, Intel, Apple, Nvidia, USB4, and laptop hardware.
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Business adoption of AI agents tripled this year - as measurable ROI emerges
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Industries are finding the strategies that work best for their business needs, according to Salesforce's latest Agentic Enterprise Index.
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I disabled one registry value and my PC finally shut down without stalling
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This one registry tweak makes Windows shutdown instant.
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'Absolutely crazy': Here's what South Korean stock investors are doing in U.S. markets
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South Korean stock investors have made 'absolutely crazy' bets as they flee their home market, while global investors pile in.
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5 speaker placement mistakes ruining your sound
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It doesn't matter how good your speakers sound if the placement isn't perfect.
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Stop paying for smartphone storage you don't need - here's a better approach
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How to stop wasting money on storage: Think in dollars, not gigabytes.
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Your Samsung phone keeps killing background apps too early this tool raises the limit
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This simple tool makes app switching faster on your Samsung Galaxy
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I turned off YouTube's worst features and my feed actually became useful again
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I finally took back control of my YouTube feed.
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Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Apple iPhone 17 Pro: How the new Pixel competes with its biggest rival
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I've tested both phones, and they're neck and neck. Here's where they each succeed (and have room for improvement).
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The Pixel's new 'HiLight' reminds me of the golden days of Android phones
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Google's new LED feature on the Pixel 11 Pro models pays homage to classic notification LEDs, but so far it's subtle.
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Google Pixel 11 vs. Pixel 9: Why I'm considering the upgrade this year
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If you didn't upgrade last year (or the year before), there's a good case to be made for the new Pixel 11.
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I reclaimed 11 GB on my Windows PC without deleting a single file
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Windows was spending gigabytes on old recovery history.
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Samsung's Tizen and LG's webOS both claim the best smart TV a third one beats both
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Samsung's Tizen and LG's webOS are both fantastic smart TV operating systems, but there's a third option that bests them both.
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I went cordless everywhere, but these 3 power tools are still better with a cord
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Vintage works in these instances.
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The prediction that Linux had no future aged disastrously
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Linux apparently missed the memo explaining that it was supposed to disappear.
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Jellyfin does everything Plex does except charge you for it
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It's an easier decision than you might think.
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No space for bookshelf speakers? The Victrola Soundstage sits neatly under my turntable
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The Victrola Soundstage is ideal for those who want to build their vinyl system up rather than out, with plenty of digital and analog connections for every kind of listener.
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Anthropic revenue reportedly jumps to more than $11.5 billion in second quarter
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The jump in revenue underscores the rapid growth of the Claude chatbot maker as it prepares for a potential blockbuster initial public offering.
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Inflation moderated as Intel and Nvidia fueled the AI trade in last week's market
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No surprises on inflation and new financing developments in the artificial intelligence trade drove the record-breaking action on Wall Street last week.
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How long will software-defined cars last? The auto industry doesn't know yet
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Cars that run on software offer benefits automakers and many customers say older cars cannot compete with. But some analysts worry the vehicles might not last.
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The guest network you never use is the safest place for half your home
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Your guest Wi-Fi isn't just for guests it's a free security upgrade.
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I stopped using my Fire TV Stick just for streaming after finding these apps
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This affordable device provides some useful tools and transforms into a wireless file hub, web browser, and media front end.
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I put Linux on a tablet, and KDE Plasma handled everything I threw at it
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KDE keeps winning.
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OpenAI talent exodus raises 'huge red flag' ahead of IPO
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OpenAI's C-suite turnover gives investors another reason for concern as the company pushes toward a mammoth IPO.
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OpenAI CFO Friar tells investors that enterprise business now bigger than consumer by revenue
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OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar met with investors following a week of turmoil in the C-suite that included the sudden departure of revenue chief Denise Dresser.
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Google Meet can take notes for your in-person meetings now - here's how it works
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Google's Gemini-driven meeting software can now save a transcript, send it to Google Drive, and email you a copy.
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Apple is warning users of new spyware attacks - what to do if you're a target
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New spyware attacks are aimed at journalists, activists, politicians, diplomats, and others. Here's how Apple is notifying them and what they should do - after turning on Lockdown Mode.
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I tested an Android app that lets anyone fight censorship - and shows your impact in real time
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Most apps make our personal lives easier. This one helps the oppressed communicate by turning your phone into a Tor proxy. No technical knowledge needed.
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Nvidia discloses $21 billion stake in SpaceX at end of second quarter
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Nvidia's stake in SpaceX, which came through an investment in xAI, was worth about $21 billion at the end of the second quarter.
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Uber partners with China's Pony.ai for 2,000 robotaxis in Europe
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The rollout comes as robotaxi fleet sizes become increasingly critical for commercialization.
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From Apple to Ford: How Chinese tech is becoming harder for global companies to ignore
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Global companies are increasingly tapping Chinese technology for its growing capabilities and scale, even as geopolitical risks remain.
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I turned off 3 iPad settings and my 8-year-old iPad Pro finally stopped lagging
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My 2018 iPad Pro felt slower under iPadOS 26, but with three quick toggles, it swipes like it used to.
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I turned off my TV's stereo-only audio mode and finally heard my Dolby Atmos setup
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A hidden TV setting rendered every Atmos track into two channels for months, masking overhead effects and immersion.
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I found the best location to plant shade trees around my house with this free app
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I used this free web app to help me find the best spots to plant trees to shade my home.
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Jim Cramer says Cisco's post-earnings plunge is a buying opportunity. Here's why
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CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors shouldn't automatically sell a stock that falls on weak earnings guidance.
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Gemini voice calling on Android Auto keeps failing me - and Google has until September to fix it
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With Google Assistant shutting down this fall, Android users will be left with inferior voice calling, thanks to Gemini.
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I tried the new ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux - but I'll stick to my browser for now
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This preview release of ChatGPT Desktop for Linux supports Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora is here.
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This free Android assistant fixes my biggest Gemini frustration - and keeps my data private
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With Google set to retire Assistant, and Gemini not exactly the replacement many of us want, Dicio is a solid option. There's one catch.
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The New Siri's Privacy Story Has a Google-Shaped Asterisk
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Apple says the new Siri never leaves home, but now home has a Google Cloud room built into it.
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I stripped the smarts out of my old TV, and it finally got good again
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LG abandoned my smart TV a decade ago, but Linux made it useful again.
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This site lets you compare frontier AI models with your own prompt (and for free)
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Instead of trusting AI leaderboards, I let the models answer my prompts and picked my own winner.
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Cisco's stock drops despite earnings, revenue beat
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Even though Cisco's quarterly results topped estimates, they weren't good enough to satisfy Wall Street.
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'Specialists aren't required' anymore: How to stay valuable in an AI agent workplace today
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Versatility is in, with people expected to work across the tech stack.
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Every Amazon Google Pixel 11 preorder deal - get up to $350 on an Amazon gift card, free
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Google's latest lineup of Pixel 11 phones is here, and Amazon has a free gift card offer on every single one.
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Jim Cramer says the AI data center trade is back. These 6 stocks are leading the comeback
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CNBC's Jim Cramer said the AI data center trade is regaining market leadership after weeks of forced selling weighed on the group.
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Sparky Linux just restored 32-bit support - why that still matters
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Got an old 32-bit computer lying around? Don't throw it away - Sparky Linux has decided not to give up on the aging architecture.
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South Korea's Kospi swings from bear to bull-market territory in just over a month on AI trade
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South Korean stocks rallied on Thursday, pushing the benchmark Kospi into a technical bull market.
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Cramer says ask yourself these 3 questions to figure out what's really happening in the market
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CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors can quickly gauge the market by focusing on three things: bonds, oil and Nvidia.
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This flaw turned a harmless screen share into a device takeover update Zoom now
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A vulnerability put participants' devices at risk through screen sharing. Here's why you should update the app now.
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4 Android features that made returning to iPhone feel like a downgrade
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Seventeen months later, four things are keeping me from going back to the iPhone, and none of them are the camera.
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Why Jensen Huang's $500 billion AI financing plan faces a big risk from China
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is pitching GPUs as long-term collateral to unlock $500 billion in funding. The question is how fast will his chips depreciate?
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EVs dominate China's car market: 5 takeaways from the country's latest auto sales data
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The China Passenger Car Association released data Tuesday showing penetration of new energy vehicles rose in July. Tesla's Model Y remained popular.
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I spent $33 on my PC audio and immediately heard what I'd been missing
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A basic USB-C DAC is all you need to drive power-hungry headphones.
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Why software factories are back - and how they work in the age of AI
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Imagine submitting your vibe-coded app to a service that validates, tests, and then mass-produces it in a repeatable, automated fashion for delivery to a wide audience.
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A developer got Word 1.1a from 1990 to run on Windows 11 - try it yourself
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Longing for a plain, old-fashioned version of Microsoft Word without all the bells, whistles, and AI slop? One developer managed to coax Word 1.1a to run on today's Windows.
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How to create flyers with AI that people won't hate: 8 tips (and prompts) that really work
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Most AI flyers are still a mess, but the right prompts can make all the difference.
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Nvidia lines up $500 billion in financing as CEO Jensen Huang tells CNBC his chips are 'investable asset'
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argued that because its hardware is broadly adopted, flexible and transferable, lenders can underwrite compute as revenue-generating.
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This open-source AI app is what I wanted Claude Cowork to be
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Goodbye Claude Cowork.
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Trump Media posts $238 million second-quarter loss as crypto declines
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TMTG said it has signed more than 10 customer agreements for Truth API, the service offering faster access to President Donald Trump's posts.
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I tried Google Wallet's new allowance feature, and my kid already ditched their debit card
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The new feature lets you send money to your children without them needing a card or separate account.
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OpenAI wraps $7 billion share sale ahead of potential IPO
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OpenAI's tender offer has been in the works since the company closed its record-breaking $122 billion funding round in March.
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This pocket-sized gadget helped cut down our editor's screen time - and it's on sale
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Brick can curb your screen time, and it's on sale for a limited time.
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My 3DS XL was collecting dust until I hacked it now I use it more than my Switch
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There's a whole new world of homebrew to discover.
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Why recovery readiness has become the new standard for cyber resilience
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As outages become more expensive and frequent, recovery readiness is emerging as the true measure of resilience.
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I turned off 4 Windows settings and my Wi-Fi jumped from 330 Mbps to 730 Mbps
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My gigabit Wi-Fi was stuck at a third of what I paid for, but four tweaks later, it's finally earning its keep.
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Your headphones support better audio, but your phone probably isn't using it
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If you have a pair of premium hi-res headphones and a hi-res streaming music subscription, your phone still might not be leveraging it.
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I stopped rebuilding my Windows PC from scratch every time I reinstall
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I found the one file that ends the reinstall nightmare for good
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Ornith 9B gave my 16GB laptop near-35B answers, and it reads images too
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My laptop thinks it's running a 35B model.
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How a small Israeli startup was linked to rogue AI hacks at OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta
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The rogue AI attacks involving OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta all tied back to a small Israeli startup named Irregular.
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Made by Google 2026: How to watch and what to expect from at the Pixel 11 event
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Google is set to announce its Pixel 11 series phones - here's what we know.
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Myspace eyes comeback as an 'antidote' to social media fatigue but it may be a long shot
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"Excitement about Myspace's relaunch reflects nostalgia for a more analog time, when algorithms were less dominant in our lives," an analyst told CNBC.
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How to tell whether your Android messages are actually using RCS and what to do when they're not
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Check if your texts are on RCS and fix drops.
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Microsoft's Coreutils finally gave Windows the eight commands I was using Linux for
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Eight commands that replaced WSL for almost everything I actually do.
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4K Blu-ray is making a comeback at the worst possible time
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Demand for physical media is heating up. Where are all the 4K UHD Blu-ray players?
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Verizon mobile service restored after outage for thousands of customers in the U.S.
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Customers still having trouble with their service should restart their devices, the wireless carrier said. Verizon did not provide a reason for the outage.
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Hugging Face hack marks start of dangerous AI cyber era and many firms 'don't even know it'
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The Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas couldn't have come at a better time, with AI agent hacks stacking up from Anthropic, Meta and OpenAI.
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Here's how we played the massive rebound in AI stocks this week
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AI stocks roared back to help lift two of the major averages to fresh records.
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Your 4K Blu-ray may never have been 4K in the first place
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If many 4K Blu-rays are upscaled from 2K digital intermediates, is there a point to buying UHD discs? Actually, yes.
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My Pixel 10 said 30GB was 'System' until I found what Android actually lets you delete for free
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I set out to find the source of the huge amount of storage taken up by System on my Pixel. The results were mixed.
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My Bluetooth headset kept cutting out during calls, and this Windows feature was the culprit
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I spent days thinking my Bluetooth headset had developed a fault.
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'SaaSpocalypse' debate intensifies as software stocks swing wildly
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This week saw massive moves in both directions for software stocks, as investors try to figure out which names are best insulated from artificial intelligence.
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I was loyal to T-Mobile for 10 years, but switching to Mint slashed my bill - by a lot
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The inconsistent service, shady upcharges, and uptick in better-valued competitors made the choice easy.
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This 6-port USB-C charger replaced my ugly power brick - and powers my entire desk
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The Satechi ChargeView 240W desktop charger ticks all the right boxes for this charging geek.
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Chesky says Airbnb will spend 'a lot more' on AI as earnings beat and stock surges 15%
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wasn't sure AI would help the company, but a year later, he says it's the reason growth is back.
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The unwind of Situational Awareness isn't the only reason the AI trade is back
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The hedge fund's forced selling was a clearing event, but earnings are sustaining the AI trade
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 review: Health data overload, but built for the future
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Samsung's latest smartwatch introduces new metrics, a longer-lasting battery, and hints at the future of wearables.
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Google's new Pixel 11 series comes next week - here's what we know from leaks
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The Pixel 11 lineup isn't bringing drastic changes, but the incoming additions will still have fans excited.
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Is the new (pricier) Pixel 11 series still a good value compared to Samsung's Galaxy phones?
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The Pixel 11 may cost more, but Google's software could still make it a better value than Samsung's phones.
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Made by Google 2026: How to watch and what to expect from the big Pixel 11 event
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Google is set to announce its Pixel 11 series phones - here's what we know.
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Meta ordered to pay $567 million into abatement fund as remedy to child harms case in New Mexico
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A judge in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay $567 million into an abatement fund after a jury ruled the company violated the state's unfair practices act.
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GAO finds Elon Musk's DOGE inflated claims of $110 billion in savings for federal government
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The nonpartisan watchdog found Elon Musk's DOGE didn't cut as much federal spending as it claimed and that it fell far short of its promised $2 trillion.
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Jim Cramer highlights 5 investing themes and the stocks to buy for each
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CNBC's Jim Cramer said earnings season reinforced five investing themes he thinks will produce the market's best buying opportunities.
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A developer rebuilt Notepad without the AI, and now it's exactly what the original was
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The interface is wonderfully uneventful, which is exactly how I like my text editors.
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I called file copies backups for years Restic proved me wrong in a weekend
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A backup is defined by what you can restore.
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I forced Pixel onto 4G for a week, and the battery difference was ridiculous
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Who knew 4G felt this good?
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Jim Cramer says investors should consider buying SpaceX for their kids
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CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors should view SpaceX as a multigenerational investment, whose biggest opportunities may take decades to fully materialize.
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4 ChatGPT features that used to require a subscription and are now free
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Free ChatGPT can now handle jobs that once pushed you toward a paid plan. These four features could save you time and make it far more useful.
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SpaceX ramps up Tesla Megapack purchases in Q2 to power its AI data centers
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SpaceX is using Tesla's big Megapack backup batteries to help power its Colossus AI data centers in Greater Memphis.
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Android's secret menu has some new tricks with Android 17
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Google buried a real audio upgrade in the one menu on your phone you've probably never opened.
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I turned off one Roku setting and my soundbar finally sounds like it should
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It's not surround sound, but it still makes watching movies better.
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Jim Cramer says the market's biggest opportunities have room for multiple winners
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CNBC's Jim Cramer said not to make the mistake of treating fast-growing industries as winner-take-all markets because multiple companies can succeed.
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DuckDuckGo's new iPhone feature is a privacy win - I recommend getting it now
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The iPhone version of the DuckDuckGo app has a new feature that makes sharing links easier and safer.
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I ran a dumpstate analysis on my Samsung phone and found 3 useful system diagnostics
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The hidden diagnostic file breaks down all the logging your Pixel, Samsung, or even Motorola does daily. Here's how I've been using it.
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This round mini PC is big on personality - here's why I recommend it
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Small enough to slip into a backpack, Lenovo's Yoga Mini Gen 11 is a solid work PC with unique tricks up its sleeve.
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Your DeWalt 20V tool has a second power level the battery unlocks it
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This "secret" function of DeWalt batteries makes them useful on more tools in their lineup.
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SoftBank jumps 10% as Asia tech stocks track Wall Street AI rally
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Asian technology stocks rallied on Wednesday after Wall Street's record-setting session fueled optimism around artificial intelligence and growth stocks.
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Valve doesn't need the Steam Machine to win
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They just can't stop winning.
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Jim Cramer says one hedge fund's collapse cleared the way for tech's rally
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CNBC's Jim Cramer said the collapse of AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness removed a major source of forced selling.
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I turned every old speaker in my house into one perfectly synced sound system
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I transformed my mismatched audio gear into a seamlessly synced whole-home audio system using Snapcast, an open-source multi-room audio solution.
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SpaceX's AI spending unnerves Wall Street despite promises of quick payoff
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In addressing Wall Street for the first time since SpaceX's IPO, executives tried to make the case that hefty AI investments are paying off within a year.
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15+ gadgets that can upgrade your dorm room from basic to better
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We rounded up all the best tech essentials for a college dorm you may need this back-to-school season, from smart speakers to wireless chargers.
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Marshall Stanmore IV vs. Sonos Era 300: I tested both to find the ultimate home speaker
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Both Marshall and Sonos speakers play to their strengths, but the right one for you depends on more than their price tags.
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The Ninja Slushi makes vacation-worthy frozen drinks, and I highly recommend it (especially on sale)
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The popular Ninja Slushi is on sale for under $300 once again. Here's where to find the deal.
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Amazon's August Kindle freebies include two 5-star gems you shouldn't miss
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There's something for everyone in this month's collection for Prime users
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AI is helping Grab ship products 3 times faster, CFO says, as company raises forecasts
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Grab reported second-quarter results on Tuesday and raised its full-year outlook.
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Jim Cramer says the market has warmed up to Big Tech's AI spending. Here's what flipped the switch
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Cramer said Amazon CEO Andy Jassy finally explained how Amazon's massive AI spending will generate long-term returns.
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Jim Cramer says Wall Street's latest trading trend is creating buying opportunities
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CNBC's Jim Cramer said stocks are increasingly moving as part of thematic trading baskets rather than on company-specific fundamentals.
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That $200 HDMI cable won't give you a better picture
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Your expensive HDMI cable isn't better, it's just shinier.
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I checked Event Viewer instead of Task Manager and finally saw what was spiking my CPU
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One WMI failure loop explained hours of random high usage.
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T-Mobile will give you the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip for practically nothing if you preorder now
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New and existing T-Mobile customers can save up to $1,100 on Samsung's latest flip phone now (including the pink color). Here's how.
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The Ember Smart Mug 2 will keep your coffee warm for hours - and it's on sale
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Keep your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate at the perfect temperature with the Ember self-heating mug.
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I tried buying a MacBook Air from Apple today - shipping was delayed by over a month
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Apple is starting to feel the global memory shortage, with MacBook Air shipments delayed by a month or more.
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The reason you keep reaching for captions is a TV setting nobody turns on
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Do you watch TV with the captions on because you can't hear dialogue otherwise? If so, there might be a solution that's built right into your TV.
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5 changes that made my Galaxy photos look noticeably better
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I didn't need a new Galaxy to take better photos. Five changes made a noticeable difference, and some of my best fixes weren't camera settings at al.
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The DNS speed test everyone uses is measuring the wrong thing
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Don't stop using it though.
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Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Plenty premium, but pummeled by RAM crisis
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Framework's sleek Laptop 13 Pro has a fantastic haptic touchpad and great battery, but price and availability is proving to be problematic.
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My favorite MacBook accessory gives my keyboard a simple but useful upgrade for cheap
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The best investment I've made for my MacBook Pro only cost me $13 - here's why I recommend it.
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I went running with the Galaxy Watch 9 in London, and it taught me something new
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I appreciate the light and comfortable build on Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9, with a range of helpful tracking features and nudges.
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Why your Windows installation files keep getting bigger - AI is filling up smaller drives
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It's not your imagination. Microsoft's ISO downloads for Windows have been creeping up in size. It might even be fair to call them bloated. And you'll never guess where the problem comes from.
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AI in Formula One: Competitive advantage is all about the human in the loop
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Professional handcraft is the key to unlocking value from emerging technology and data, suggest Aston Martin Aramco F1 executives and partners.
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I do these 4 things after every Windows install to keep it running fast
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What I wish someone told me after my first Windows install.
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The 5 laptop features worth spending extra on (and 3 that are mostly hype)
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Laptop manufacturers love showing off gimmicky features - here's what to prioritize, and what to ignore.
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Chrome still introduces itself as Mozilla, Safari, and Gecko none of that is a typo
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Chrome introduces itself with more aliases than a spy who forgot which passport was real.
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Milwaukee broke the simple rule everyone uses to buy batteries
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Buying the right batteries for Milwaukee tools isn't as easy as it once was.
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The best Ryobi tool investment isn't a tool it's the ONE+ battery system
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This makes power tools easier to handle.
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I didn't know you could add Android Auto to any car until I found this app
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I added Android Auto to my car, and it cost me nothing.
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Your Roku could be stuck at 1080p and you'd never know
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Your TV could be taking it easy.
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How to keep your AI conversations as private as possible
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Worried about your personal AI chats being exposed? Here's how to tighten your privacy across several of the major chatbots.
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Fintech broker Clear Street offers investors pre-IPO access to $188 billion AI giant Databricks
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Fintech brokerage Clear Street is launching a private markets platform, beginning with Databricks stakes, to give investors more access to late-stage startups.
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Did a OneDrive Photos app just appear on your PC? Here's what it does (and how to get rid of it)
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Microsoft has quietly pushed out a new OneDrive Photos app to Windows 11 users. What's it all about?
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U.S. lawmakers request information from DoorDash on use of Chinese AI models
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The food delivery company is the latest to be asked to share details of AI use by two House committee conducting a joint investigation.
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Amazon is splitting its $600 million tariff refund with customers - here's who's eligible
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What you'll get back depends on how much you spent - but don't expect much.
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How Leopold Aschenbrenner built a $45 billion AI hedge fund and lost most of it in days
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Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher-turned-hedge fund manager, saw a dramatic decline this week in his AI-focused fund, Situational Awareness.
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