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Car manufacturers are ditching Android Auto in 2026: Here's why
Car buyers love Android Auto. Automakers? Not so much.
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The best 3D scanners 2026 — the top performing models we've benchmarked
We help you find the best 3D scanners for high accuracy, portability, and more.
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Intel and AMD's new ACE CPU extensions bring an efficient AI-oriented instruction set to x86 — a new design makes matrix multiplication more power- and density-efficient
ACE CPU extensions bring an efficient AI-oriented instruction set to x86 — new design makes matrix multiplication more power- and density-efficient
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Nothing's budget brand CMF won't be releasing a new phone this year
CMF by Nothing won't be able to release a follow-up to the Phone Pro 2 this year.
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Unlucky PC builder sent RTX 5070 from Amazon, gets DVD rewriter and a busted logic board from an early 2000's Kenwood AV receiver instead — $700 GPU turns out to be e-waste thanks to return scam
Another person has fallen victim to Amazon's generous return policy, as they received a disc drive, a mousepad, and an AV receiver instead of the $700 RTX 5070 they ordered.
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Researcher turns wi-fi smart lightbulb into a Banned Book Library — open source project makes digital books available via a server and open Wi-Fi access point hacked into an ESP32-powered bulb
A security researcher has added another dimension to smart lightbulbs by stealthily adding what they call a 'cyberpunk digital dead drop' full of 'banned books.'
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Steam Next Fest demos, a Virtual Boy-inspired shooter and other new indie games worth checking out
Steam Next Fest demos, a Virtual Boy-inspired shooter and other new indie games worth checking out.
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China unveils man-portable anti-drone laser that can burn through a drone 1,600 feet away in four seconds — backpack-sized 2-kilowatt weapon uses AI for targeting, weighs 55 pounds, and can be carried by a single soldier
Chinese defense supplier Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology demo’d two man-portable anti-drone lasers at a Beijing arms expo this week.
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AMD will reinstate memory encryption on Ryzen 9000 CPUs through a BIOS update in July — TSME is coming back after 'valuable community feedback'
AMD says it will reinstate firmware memory encryption (TSME) on non-PRO Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs through a BIOS update in July, following the feature's removal through an earlier firmware update.
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Do fitness trackers still work if you have tattoos?
The short answer is: sometimes, but it's complicated.
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Your 15-inch daily driver is now $250 off — Dell 15 laptop with hexa-core CPU, 8GB RAM dips to $349
The Dell 15 laptop has just come down from its regular price of $599.99 to $349.99.
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Norway imposes broad restrictions on AI for elementary school kids
Norway will reportedly ban young kids from using AI in schools.
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Doom composer Bobby Prince has died
Bobby Prince, composer for Doom and other classic shooters, has died.
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The Best Thunderbolt and USB-C Docks in 2026: Up to 140W power delivery, 10 GbE, and even internal M.2 SSD slots
These are the best Thunderbolt and USB-C docks for expanding your laptop's port options.
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Amazon workers who testified against AI data centers say they were intimidated by the company, monitored at work — employees face possible termination for violating company policy, speaking as representatives
The three Amazon workers claim that they've been intimidated during the Zoom meetings and were being monitored while at work.
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Bernie Sanders files bill proposing 50% public ownership of US AI firms and giving out $1,000 dividends — VP Vance says Trump supports giving the American people a stake in AI companies, prefers ‘pre-distribution’ over giving away cash
U.S. politicians are thinking about how they can ensure that the American people can benefit from AI.
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ASML denies US government report that its EUV chipmaking tool was shipped to China — says 'rumors' are 'inaccurate and damaging to our reputation'
U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick expresses concerns in a conversation with ASML executives that China has an EUV lithography system as ASML denies shipping such scanners to the PRC.
Dispatches from O'Reilly: From capabilities to responsibilities
Designing contract-bound AI agents for high-stakes execution.
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Epic Games unveils Launcher V2 in re-attempt to topple Steam, says redesigned storefront is up to 6.5x faster — promises player profiles, user reviews, universal controller support, and much more
Epic Games has just shown off a new year-long roadmap for its launcher, promising to bring community-requested features and a faster overall platform in the next 12 months.
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Why people might ditch their smartwatches for something simpler
Not everyone wants a screen on their wrist.