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Samsung Confirms New Amazon Perk for Galaxy Users
Samsung is offering three months of free Amazon Music Unlimited to Galaxy phone and tablet users who are new subscribers, requiring payment details and auto-renewing after the trial. The promotion is available on models like the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Z Fold 8, with possible extension to older devi...
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Steam Machine benchmarks surface, here's how they compare to the Steam Deck
Recent Geekbench entries for the Valve Fremont (Steam Machine) show it is nearing release, with performance scores roughly six times higher than the Steam Deck thanks to a 6-core AMD Zen 4 CPU and dedicated RDNA 3 GPU. The Steam Machine achieved single-core scores around 2,300 and multi-core scor...
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I ditched Google Play for apps - here’s what I use now
Google Play Store has issues with flawed app reviews, aggressive AI promotion, and ad-heavy apps, leading the author to prefer open source Android apps for their reliability, privacy, and lack of ads. SafeHaven is a privacy-focused alternative app store that solves the discovery problem for open ...
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Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 Release Time Revealed
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 has ended, and Chapter 7 Season 3: Runners launches on June 6, 2026, with global release times varying by timezone. US East Coast players can expect servers to be available around 2 AM ET, though delays may occur due to server overload. The new season will feature fres...
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Win a Prime Day Grab Bag with $800+ in Free Tech
The Verge is giving away a Nomatic Travel Pack filled with over $800 worth of tech gadgets to one winner, with entries open now through 10AM ET on June 30, 2026. The giveaway coincides with Amazon’s Prime Day 2026 (June 23-26), and the winner will be randomly selected and notified via email on Ju...
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Samsung Rolls Out Free Upgrade to Millions of Galaxy Phones
Samsung is rolling out One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 to older flagship and midrange Galaxy phones globally, including the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy A56 series, but these devices will not receive the full suite of AI features. The update introduces a redesigned interface with floating pill-shaped men...
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How I Removed Samsung’s Bloatware and Unlocked My Phone’s Speed
A Samsung phone user discovered the Galaxy Store's "auto-install over Wi-Fi" setting was secretly filling their phone with unwanted apps, which stopped after disabling the feature and clearing the app's data. Using Android SDK Platform Tools, the user permanently removed bloatware including Bixby...
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Pixel update fixes wireless charging, camera glitches, and more
Google has begun rolling out its May 2026 update for Pixel phones running Android 16, starting with Pixel 7 devices and newer, with a full rollout taking weeks depending on the model and carrier. The update fixes several key issues, including sluggish wireless charging speeds between 75-80% batte...
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This $10 accessory transformed my Android phone experience
A $10 USB-C-to-HDMI cable transforms a phone into a desktop workstation when paired with existing Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, activating Android Desktop Mode instantly. Desktop Mode excels at quick multitasking tasks like managing group chats while editing documents, bypassing the slow boot-up ...
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Cyberpunk 2077 Prequel Announced for June 2026
The official prequel sourcebook "Night City 2045" launches on June 17, 2026, providing a comprehensive historical guide to the dystopian metropolis decades before the events of "Cyberpunk 2077". The 312-page volume details the city's geography, history, and social fabric, including its district...
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Grammarly's AI Writing Scandal Explained
Grammarly has rebranded as Superhuman, signaling a major strategic pivot from grammar-checking into the competitive generative AI market. The company's new AI features have faced significant criticism for producing inaccurate or nonsensical outputs, suggesting a rushed product launch. The controv...
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Affordable NAS Setup Replaces Cloud Storage Costs
Personal NAS devices offer a cost-effective, one-time purchase alternative to recurring cloud storage fees, reducing long-term expenses after the initial hardware investment. The Ugreen NAS DH2300 is currently discounted to $176, providing an accessible entry point as a versatile two-bay device f...
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Polymarket Sports Bar Tests Monitor-Free Event Tracking
A pop-up bar in Washington, D.C., called the Situation Room by Polymarket, has opened, removing all TVs and requiring patrons to follow news and sports solely through the real-time odds on the prediction market platform. The experimental venue treats betting market movements as the primary narrat...
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Microsoft Unveils LiteBox: Open-Source, Security-First OS Library
Microsoft has introduced LiteBox, an open-source library operating system built in Rust to create a secure, isolated layer for executing security-sensitive tasks. The project leverages hardware virtualization to protect a guest kernel, ensuring core security functions remain intact even if the ma...
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Android's February 2026 Security Update: What's Inside?
The February 2026 Android 16 security update is exceptionally light, containing no major vulnerabilities and only one high-severity patch for Pixel devices. The minimal update indicates platform stability, with attention now turning to the upcoming Android 16 QPR3 release expected to focus on per...
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Google Home's Major Upgrade Is Finally Here
Google Home's latest update introduces support for hardware smart buttons, allowing users to trigger routines and device functions with a physical press. The update also addresses a persistent "Video not available" error for connected cameras, aiming to provide more reliable playback of security ...
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Turn Your Camera Roll Into a Meme Factory with Google Photos
Google Photos has launched a new 'Me meme' generator, an AI-powered feature that automatically creates memes from users' personal photos. The tool is found in the app's Create tab, allowing users to select templates and photos for the AI to generate personalized, shareable content. This addition ...
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OnePlus Denies Shutdown Rumors, Confirms Business as Usual
OnePlus has officially denied rumors of its shutdown, confirming its business operations are continuing as usual and countering a speculative report. The disputed report claimed a significant drop in OnePlus's global shipments and the cancellation of key upcoming devices, citing severe market cha...
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2: Major New Features & Updates
Google has released the second beta of Android 16 QPR3 for Pixel devices, featuring distinct builds for the Pixel 6/7 series and other models, with a focus on performance and bug fixes. The update addresses system stability, battery life, and connectivity issues, while also fixing app crashes, ch...
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Windows 11 Start Menu: Why It Changed & How to Use It
A new Windows 11 Start menu update (KB5067036) began rolling out in October 2025, changing its size, layout, and app locations, which users can expedite via settings or tools like ViVeTool. The redesigned menu features three areas (Pinned, Recommended, All) with the All apps list now immediately ...
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