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Stripe-led group is reportedly abandoning its PayPal acquisition
Stripe and buyout firm Advent are no longer pursuing their acquisition of PayPal as was reported earlier this month.
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X claims it found a Chinese bot farm posting anti-AI data center sentiments
X found a bot farm in its investigation of inauthentic Chinese accounts. Out of 200,000 bots, 200 allegedly focused on posting against AI data centers.
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Judge rules that the Pentagon's Anthropic ban was 'illegal and baseless'
'The empty invocation of national security is not a blank check to punish and retaliate against government critics.'
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Bluesky has a new setting to help you avoid accidentally going viral
The setting will prevent your posts from being recommended in the algorithmic "discover" feed.
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The most popular Android phone brands rarely sold in the US
People in the US don't have much choice beyond Apple, Google, and Samsung phones. But there are so many more choices that aren't sold in the region.
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OpenAI, Google and dozens of other companies publish open letter calling for collective action on cyber defense
Dozens of companies came together to publish an open letter titled "A call for collective action on cyber defense."
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YouTubers can now include affiliate links to Amazon in their content
The retailer just finally joined YouTube Shopping's affiliate program.
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How to adjust the custom EQ settings for your AirPods in iOS 27
Everything you need to know about Apple's latest audio tool.
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Legal experts say Meta's settlement puts YouTube, TikTok and Snap on notice
Meta's settlement could force its biggest competitors to reshape their apps.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs S25 FE: Why is the new model more expensive?
What are the differences between the two and is the $50 price hike all about RAM?
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Google brings trip-planning features to Search's AI Mode
Google AI Mode is getting a flight price tracker, hotel booking and a way to view the cost in miles or points.
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X and the NFL have teamed up to launch a dedicated football feed
The NFL's long-standing partnership with Twitter (and now X) is continuing this season.
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Hugging Face and Pollen Robotics open pre-orders for the $399 Microduck
If you've ever wanted a robotic duck as a companion, now's your chance.
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked August 2026: Live updates from the launch of the next S26
We’re expecting to see the Galaxy S26 FE at today’s Unpacked, but might there be any surprises?
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Plaud made earbuds for people who want to record every meeting and call
The Plaud One is a different take on AI wearables.
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Google is releasing a special edition Pokémon Sleep Fitbit Air in September
You can get a special Fitbit Air with a sleeping Pikachu design next month.
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Photoshop's new 'Markup' feature lets you draw on images to show what you want
Photoshop is getting new image-generation features and Lightroom-like controls that users have wanted for a long time.
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What is Android System Intelligence and what happens if you turn it off?
You're probably using Android System Intelligence more than you realize -- especially if your phone is a Google Pixel.
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE looks like a perfectly cromulent budget flagship
The Galaxy S26 FE is basically a more affordable version of the S26+ with slightly reduced specs.
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Australia's recording association bans AI-made music from charts
Songs using gen-AI as a support tool will still be allowed, so long as they're "substantially human made."
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OpenAI details the failures that led to Hugging Face breach in official report
Transparency from the company is good, but real trust in its people would be better.
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Why is the Mac mini M5 Pro more expensive than the M6?
When it comes to Apple Silicon, a higher number doesn't necessarily mean a better chip.
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Meta will pay up to $18 billion to settle states' lawsuit alleging harms to young users
The company called on YouTube and TikTok to join it in setting time limits for teens.
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Mac mini vs Mac Studio: Which desktop is right for you?
Which of Apple's new computers should you get?
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ASUS introduces new Ace esports-focused gaming monitors
The latest ASUS gaming monitors all feature 24.5-inch, high-refresh rate OLED panels.
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Google says its latest Gemini transcription model can turn your ramblings into structured text
Google says Gemini 3.5 Transcribe will soon let you use speech-to-text in any web field in Chrome.
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Meta reportedly abandoned an AI-focused restructuring plan that would have laid off thousands
The problem with Meta's AI restructuring plan is the AI wasn't good enough.
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