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Proton's new password monitor update will scour the dark web on your behalf
Proton’s password manager, Proton Pass, just received a security update that brings advanced monitoring, among other tools. The company’s Pass Monitor will let you know if your passwords and email addresses have been used on the dark web.
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What to expect at Google I/O 2024: Gemini, Android 15 and more
Google's I/O developer conference is right around the corner. Here's what we're expecting to see, including Android 15 details and a whole bunch of AI news.
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I guess I learned how to appreciate The Phantom Menace
Was The Phantom Menace as bad as I'd remembered? Well, yes and no.
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The Biden Administration opens $285 million funding for ‘digital twin’ chip research institute
The Biden Administration has opened applications for $285 million in CHIPS Act funding for an institute to develop digital twins for the chip manufacturing industry. The investment aims to speed up silicon design and engineering and bolster national security.
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Amazon's standard Kindle is on sale for $80
Amazon’s standard Kindle ereader is on sale for $80. This is a discount of 20 percent, or $20.
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Hades II is now available in early access on PC
Hades II is now available in Early Access for PC players. After performing a technical test from April 16 to 29, Supergiant Games said Early Access for the “bewitching sequel” would follow “relatively soon after.”
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The latest 15-inch M3 MacBook Air is $150 off right now
The 15-inch M3 MacBook Air laptop is on sale right now for $1,150 instead of $1,300. This includes a sale discount of $100 and a coupon for $50.
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The best power banks and portable chargers for 2024
With so many battery packs on the market right now, we tested out a bunch to see which are worth your money.
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Jack Dorsey says (on X) that he’s not on the Bluesky board anymore
In response to a user on X who asked 'are you still on the bsky board,' this weekend, Jack Dorsey said only, 'no.' The company has yet to confirm his departure, and Dorsey hasn't publicly provided any further information.
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How to watch Apple's iPad launch event on Tuesday
Apple is about to announce new iPad models at an event on May 7. The company is expected to tease an OLED iPad Pro and a new iPad Air, among other items.
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Samsung adds an entry-level series to its OLED TV range
Samsung is expanding its OLED TV range with an entry-level series. The S85D line starts at $1,700 for a 55-inch model.
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Apple's third-gen AirPods are back on sale for $140
Apple's third-generation AirPods are back down to a record-low price of $140.
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How to watch NASA's first Boeing Starliner crewed flight launch today
The Boeing Starliner should finally conduct a crewed flight to the ISS today after years of delays.
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Doctor Who is back, louder and more chaotic than before
'Doctor Who' hasn't watered itself down for its arrival on Disney+.
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Sony quickly backs down on Helldivers 2 PSN requirement for PC players
After creating a massive kerfuffle by forcing Helldivers 2 PC players to link their accounts to the PlayStation Network, Sony is backing down.
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The Morning After: The verdict on the Rabbit R1
The biggest news stories this morning: Nintendo blitzes GitHub with over 8,000 takedown requests, Parrots love video-chat, X is using Grok to publish AI-generated news summaries.
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The best air purifier for 2024
The best way to improve the air quality in your house is by letting in fresh air; when you can't open a window, these air purifiers we tested are the next best thing.
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Threads now lets you control who can quote your posts
Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri announced the update this weekend, saying he hopes it will “help keep Threads a more positive place.” Users can choose to turn off quotes entirely or limit them only to people they follow.
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Parrots in captivity seem to enjoy video-chatting with their friends on Messenger
A small study led by researchers at the University of Glasgow and Northeastern University compared parrots’ responses when given the option to video chat with other birds via Messenger versus watching pre-recorded videos.
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Google prohibits ads promoting websites and apps that generate deepfake porn
Google has updated its Inappropriate Content Policy to include language that expressly prohibits advertisers from promoting websites and services that generate deepfake pornography.

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The Morning After: The verdict on the Rabbit R1

The best air purifier for 2024

Threads now lets you control who can quote your posts

Parrots in captivity seem to enjoy video-chatting with their friends on Messenger

Google prohibits ads promoting websites and apps that generate deepfake porn

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