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Google brings AI Mode advertisements to more countries
Adding sponsored content in more markets could make the feature profitable.
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Hacker may have stolen millions in a malware attack against online poker players
Wired has the story of a superuser cheating scandal.
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DoorDash acquires Instacart in $17 billion delivery service merger
The deal combines the two largest grocery delivery platforms in the US.
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FCC chair wants to let prisons jam illegal cellphones
The agency will vote next month on relaxing its long-standing opposition to jammers.
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Discord public server messages may be soon searchable on Google, but you can opt out
The platform’s Discoverable Servers are about to get a lot more discoverable.
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iPhone 18e reportedly comes with 2nm A20 chip and 60Hz screen
The leaks suggest the front camera could also see a boost.
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Rockstar workers in the UK will hold a union vote just as GTA 6 is released
A legal case alleging union-busting at the game developer will also wrap next month.
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Halide releases its first batch of updates for the iPhone Duo
Camera app Halide released a new update for the iPhone Duo that adds three different shooting modes based on what position the foldable is in.
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Apple adds more Siri AI tools in its 27.2 system updates, out today
Apple has rolled out software updates for all its platforms today.
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Why the wires in your ethernet cables are twisted
There's a good reason for that arrangement.
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Rhode Island sues Meta over its approach to scam ads
It’s the first state to sue the social media company on these allegations.
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Bluesky adds iPad support in latest feature update
Profile links to third-party platforms have also arrived on the social network.
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Airbnb bans hosts from making you do the dishes
Any chores that a cleaner might do are no longer deemed reasonable requests for visitors.
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Government websites in the EU and Canada taken offline over PHP vulnerability
All websites using PHP should update to the latest security patch.
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Xbox is previewing paid cloud gaming for players without Game Pass
Here come new rate limits.
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Oura Ring can track new stats related to cardio fitness
Oura has updated its smart rings with new cardio fitness-related metrics, including VO2 Max estimates.
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The next Xbox might cost $1,800, report says
Microsoft is targeting a 2028 release for its next-gen Xbox, which could be incredibly expensive, according to details reported in a profile with Xbox's CEO.
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Meta suspends Muse chats sharing feature after it left private details exposed
Researchers accessed 6,800 shared conversations with the AI agent, including internal company documents.
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What's the point of the 2.5G Ethernet port on your router?
Most routers have several 1 Gbps ports, but yours might have one or more 2.5 Gbps options that are great for speeding up compatible devices.
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Withings wants new users to pay $100 a year to sync with Apple Health
The smart health company is gating third-party app syncing to its own subscription plan for new users.
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The UK may expand the BBC license fee, charging residents to watch streaming services
If the proposal is enacted, it could cost $240 a year to watch YouTube in the UK.
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FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic following safety failures
The FTC is investigating possible consumer harms at two major AI companies.
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Riot will sunset League of Legends Classic in January 2027
The throwback League of Legends Classic mode may reappear as a limited-time event in the future.
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NASA explains how it's making batteries for the Moon's extreme temperatures
Lithium-ion just isn't cut out for the cosmos.
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WhatsApp adds a guest option for joining calls without an account
It’s also working on calendar integrations for later this year.
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Epic reportedly delays its Disney video game so it can be made using more AI
Developers were apparently ordered to use AI for both code and asset creation.
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