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Remarkable's next E Ink notepad sticks with monochrome screen
The Remarkable Paper Pure replaces the Remarkable 2 with a monochrome E Ink display (no front light), is twice as fast due to upgraded hardware, and is available for preorder at $399 with shipments starting in early June. The tablet features a 10.3-inch Carta 1300 screen for better contrast, a li...
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Apple AirPods Max 2: Enhanced ANC & Live Translation
The AirPods Max 2 feature a new AI-powered live translation tool, positioning them as a device for global communication, and are powered by an upgraded H2 chip. They offer significantly improved active noise cancellation, new listening modes like Conversation Awareness, and support for high-fidel...
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AltStore PAL Joins the Fediverse
AltStore PAL, an alternative iOS app marketplace in the EU and Japan, now integrates with the fediverse, allowing users on platforms like Mastodon to interact with apps and see social engagement directly within its interface. The store's launch and expansion were enabled by new regulations like t...
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Amazon Resolves Login and Checkout Issues
Amazon experienced a widespread technical disruption on Thursday, affecting core functions like checkout and search on its website and mobile apps for several hours. The outage was caused by an internal software code deployment issue, not external infrastructure failures, and has since been resol...
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Jikipedia: Epstein's Emails Expose His Powerful Connections
Jikipedia is a new AI-generated wiki-style database that transforms the Jeffrey Epstein email collection into searchable profiles of his powerful connections and properties. The platform comprehensively maps Epstein's network by detailing individuals' associations, his business dealings with inst...
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Amazon's Whole Foods Smart Cart Upgraded: Lighter, Bigger, with Tap-to-Pay
Amazon is launching a redesigned Dash Cart with key improvements, including a repositioned scanner and a new NFC reader for payment flexibility beyond Amazon accounts. The cart features enhanced accuracy with integrated scales and sensors, and is 40% larger and 25% lighter than its predecessor fo...
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Gemini 3 Flash Arrives: A 'Huge' App Upgrade
Google has launched the new Gemini 3 Flash AI model as the default in its Gemini app and Google Search, promising faster, more detailed responses while maintaining advanced reasoning. The model is a major upgrade over its predecessor, offering significantly improved speed and nuanced answers at a...
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McDonald's AI-Generated Christmas Ad Fails to Resonate
McDonald's Netherlands released a controversial AI-generated holiday ad framing the season as "the most terrible time of the year," suggesting people hide in its restaurants, which sparked significant online criticism. The ad faced backlash for its negative message and technical flaws in generati...
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How to Watch the Apple iPhone 17 Launch Event Live
Apple's iPhone 17 launch event on September 9th will feature new models, including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, along with potential reveals of smartwatches and AirPods Pro 3. The event will be accessible through multiple platforms, including a live stream embedded in the article, Apple's YouTub...
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Roborock Curv 2 Pro: Automatically Lifts Mop to Protect Carpets
The Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro offers enhanced cleaning with 25,000 Pa suction power and a dual-spinning mop system that lifts on carpets to prevent moisture damage. It features improved navigation with an RGB camera and AI obstacle recognition, along with an AdaptiLift Chassis for cleaning thick ...
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Philips Hue Sync Box 8K Drops 30% in Price
The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K is on sale for $269.49 as part of Philips' "Bright Days" promotion, a $115 discount, and it synchronizes smart lights with TV content for an immersive experience. The Sync Box functions as an HDMI hub for up to four devices, supports 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 120H...
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Advocacy Groups Urge Apple, Google to Ban X From App Stores
A coalition of 28 advocacy groups is demanding Apple and Google remove X and its AI tool Grok from their app stores for allegedly enabling the spread of nonconsensual sexual imagery, including child abuse content. The groups argue these platforms violate app store policies by hosting harmful deep...
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X Accuses Music Publishers of 'Weaponizing' Copyright Takedowns
X has filed an antitrust lawsuit, accusing major music publishers of colluding to weaponize copyright law by flooding the platform with takedown requests to force unfavorable, industry-wide licensing agreements. The lawsuit claims this coordinated campaign abuses the DMCA's safe harbor provisions...
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Imgur Blocks UK Users in Surprise Geo-Ban
Imgur has blocked all access for UK users, preventing them from logging in, viewing, or uploading content as of September 30, 2025, following a warning from the UK's data protection authority. The UK's Information Commissioner’s Office is investigating Imgur over its handling of children's data a...
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Grow Your Own Music with the Plant-Based Pocket Scion Synth
The Pocket Scion is an affordable, portable device that translates bioelectrical signals from plants, fungi, or human skin into music, making biofeedback accessible without technical expertise. It evolved from a complex modular synthesizer setup into a user-friendly tool with built-in sound engin...
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Warner Bros. Sues Midjourney Over AI-Generated Character Copies
Warner Bros. Discovery is suing Midjourney for unauthorized reproduction and distribution of its copyrighted characters, including Superman and Bugs Bunny, through AI-generated content. The lawsuit claims Midjourney's platform produces infringing material even with vague user prompts and accuses ...
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Google Search queries hit all-time high last quarter
Google Search hit an all-time high in queries, driven by AI experiences, contributing to 19% revenue growth and marking the strongest quarter for consumer AI plans. Alphabet reported consolidated revenues of $109.9 billion, a 22% increase year-over-year, with Google Services revenues rising 16% t...
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West Virginia Sues Apple Over iCloud Child Abuse Claims
West Virginia is suing Apple, alleging its iCloud service facilitates child sexual abuse material by prioritizing end-to-end encryption over a planned detection system, violating consumer protection laws. The lawsuit criticizes Apple for low reporting numbers compared to competitors and accuses t...
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Marshall revives ANC for smaller on-ear wireless headphones
Marshall has launched the Milton A.N.C., its first compact on-ear headphones with active noise canceling since 2018, priced at $229.99 and available now with select retailer sales starting May 27th. The Milton A.N.C. offers up to 80 hours of playback with ANC off (over 50 hours with ANC on) and f...
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Starlink hikes prices on satellite internet plans
Starlink has raised prices across multiple US plans, with the basic Residential plan increasing from $50 to $55 per month and the Residential Max plan rising from $120 to $130 per month, while Standby Mode fees doubled from $5 to $10 per month. Roam plans also saw increases, with the 100GB plan r...
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