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I didn’t think the budget Alienware 15 would work. I was wrong.
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Former Perplexity engineer launches new Polar AI browser which aims to automate repetitive tasks
Polar has introduced an AI-powered browser designed to automate repetitive tasks for knowledge workers. The startup, founded by former Perplexity engineer Kevin Zhang, secured $5.7 million in seed funding led by…
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Waymo wants your next robotaxi ride to feel less like a taxi and more like your living room
Waymo is giving its robotaxis one of its biggest passenger-facing upgrades yet, bringing Google’s Gemini AI assistant…
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After a long wait, Dia browser is finally coming to Windows
The Browser Company announced that its AI-first Dia browser will be released for Windows this fall. A beta waitlist is…
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Google Docs just gave Gemini four new AI tricks to speed up editing
Google Workspace is adding four new Gemini-powered features to Google Docs that help manage comments. Users can ask…
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I use ChatGPT Pro everyday, and these 3 features keep me subscribed
I’ve used ChatGPT for years, but for the longest time, I never felt the need to pay for it. Between regular chat and…
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The GOKO M6 Robotic Lawn Mower Brings Industrial Robotics to Modern Lawn Care
Robotic lawn mowers can save homeowners hours of manual yard work, but not every model is designed for challenging…
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The music industry wants AI slop kicked off the charts, and it finally has a plan
A coalition of major record labels is urging global music charts to adopt rules that would exclude tracks generated…
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Everything we know
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 This story is part of our Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 coverage Updated less than 6…
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AMD reveals budget-friendly RX 9050 GPU. More than anything, it’s a sign of terrible times for gaming
AMD has launched the Radeon RX 9050, an entry-level RDNA 4 graphics card built for 1080p gaming. The retail version…
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DroiClaw is Evolving Smart Devices from App-Based to AI-Native OS
The evolution of the operating system (OS) across several device generations has always been driven by necessity.…
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Gemini is moving into Google Play, and it has front-row seat to your spending habits
Google has integrated Gemini's conversational AI into its Google Pay app in India as an opt‑in feature called Ask…
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DoorDash wants to deliver your food order flown by a drone, eventually
Getting food delivered by drone just got a lot closer to reality. DoorDash just secured FAA approval to launch its own…
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Gemini on Mac can now type what you say and act on what it sees
Google has updated its Gemini app for macOS to include a built‑in speech‑to‑text dictation feature that activates with…
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Free AI chatbots are disrupting China’s expensive college counseling industry
Every summer, roughly 10 million Chinese students face a brutal deadline. After taking the grueling Gaokao college…
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AI isn’t just being forced on us. Even forest monkeys are now a test audience in the name of science
You didn’t ask for an AI summary of your inbox or a chatbot in your camera app, but you got it anyway. The same thing…
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Gemini can now summarize the messiest comment threads in Google Docs
Shared Google Docs have a way of turning feedback into archaeology. Once several reviewers pile into the same file,…
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Wispr Flow asked its haters what was wrong and more than 700 people answered
Wispr Flow invited its critics to provide feedback and received over 700 responses, exceeding the expected 50. The…
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Google’s priciest Pixel 11 may bring a smaller battery and a bigger bill
Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL are rumored to feature slightly smaller batteries than their Pixel 10…
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Apple’s new Upgrade plan won’t punish missed payments with restrictions, but three strikes could end your lease
Apple recently announced its new Apple Upgrade leasing plan, which lets customers pay monthly for an iPhone, iPad,…
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OpenAI’s powerful AI agents ran amok and hacked multiple services on their own
OpenAI tested its GPT-5.6 Sol and an unreleased model on the ExploitGym benchmark without their usual safeguards. The…
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AI turned a disgraced President under house arrest into a live avatar for another election campaign
Jair Bolsonaro is barred from Brazil’s 2026 presidential election, being confined to house arrest and restricted from…
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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series just got a feature every Android foldable should have
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra now retain separate rotation lock settings for the cover screen and the…
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Mark Zuckerberg wants AI superintelligence in everyone’s hands
In an opinion essay for The Wall Street Journal, Mark Zuckerberg lays out a modest ambition for Meta’s AI. He wants to…
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The US government just blacklisted foreign-made robots and power inverters
Months after banning all foreign routers and subsequently approving some of them in weeks, the FCC is back at it…
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I tried Dell’s sleek XPS 13 and it’s a breath of fresh air for budget Windows laptops
When Apple launched the MacBook Neo, it reset my expectations for affordable laptops. Its $599 starting price paired…
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I tried Dell’s sleek XPS 13 and it’s a breath of fresh air for budget Windows laptops
Dell’s new XPS 13 combines a compact aluminum design, sharp touchscreen, and approachable price to give Windows buyers…
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The Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 let you ditch your laptop’s grainy webcam
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 This story is part of our Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 coverage Updated less than 5…
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Instapaper just had its biggest update in years, and it’s packed with goodies
Apps like Instapaper are essential for keeping my reading goals in check. I cannot always read an article in full when…
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Sony is bringing two new affordable headphones with more color options
Sony appears to be preparing a refresh of two of its affordable headphone lineups, with newly discovered import…
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How much does Apple’s Upgrade plan cost to lease devices and is it worth it?
Apple has introduced a new Upgrade program that allows customers to lease Apple devices through Klarna instead of…
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Study says relying on AI can turn doubt into false confidence
You’d think getting wrong advice would make you more cautious. New research says the opposite happens when that advice…
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How AI Search Is Rewriting the Rules of Online Discovery
Traditional searches work by typing in a query, scanning a ranked list of links, and clicking on a website. However,…
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AI Voice Models Are Becoming More Affordable
Text-to-speech has drifted out of accessibility menus in the past few years and now stands in the spotlight as a…
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Your AI Business Plan Might Look Convincing. Here’s Where Caution Matters.
Creating a business plan is essential for launching a venture, and many founders consider using AI to streamline the…
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HBO Max is stealing TikTok’s best trick to help you find something to watch
Streaming apps have a big discovery problem: people are finding what to watch on TikTok instead. HBO Max’s answer is…
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Back-to-school desk upgrade? Start with one of these monitor arms
Back-to-School Guide 2026 From laptops to dorm essentials, discover the best tech for students and the biggest…
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WhatsApp Web finally lets your laptop handle calls instead of forcing you back to your phone
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had to awkwardly grab my phone mid-task just to take a WhatsApp call my laptop…
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Researchers have built a tool that can identify the AI used to make a fake video
AI-generated videos have gotten so realistic that spotting a fake is difficult enough on its own. Figuring out which…
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Two Indian automakers just beat Tesla at the one thing you’d expect it to own
I’ll admit, Tesla topping an efficiency ranking felt like a foregone conclusion until I actually saw the numbers.…
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Why Smart Strength Training at Home Is Getting More Precise
Home strength training equipment is evolving to be more compact and technologically advanced. Brands like INNODIGYM…
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Tokyo lets AI play matchmaker, and hundreds of couples have already tied the knot
Government-run dating apps sound like something out of a policy white paper. Tokyo built one anyway, and it’s already…
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The Smartest Way to Protect Your Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 Starts With dbrand
This post is brought to you in paid partnership with dbrand. Samsung’s latest generation of foldables is engineered…
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Foldable Phones Have Evolved. PITAKA’s Latest Case Collection Reflects That Shift
In just over a decade, the definition of a folding smartphone has changed dramatically. Instead of one, there are now…
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Apple’s long-delayed smart home plans may finally start to take shape this fall
Apple’s long-rumored smart home ambitions may finally be ready for prime time. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman,…
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Apple is ending the iPhone Upgrade Program, and not everyone will welcome its replacement
Apple has officially rolled out its new Apple Upgrade leasing plan, and it covers way more ground than the old program…
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Meta’s latest courtroom losses expose a potential hole in social media’s strongest defense
Two jury losses have given plaintiffs momentum against Meta, but they haven’t rewritten the rules for social media.…
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Chuwi CoreBook Air review: A rewarding budget laptop that wants you to cross the brand boundary
Finding a modestly priced laptop (or even a phone) without cutting serious corners is getting increasingly difficult,…
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You can now lease an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch with Apple Upgrade
Apple has officially launched Apple Upgrade, a leasing program that lets customers pay monthly for an iPhone, iPad,…
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AI can turn a cloud of scuba bubbles into an early warning for divers
University of Minnesota researchers have developed an AI system that can estimate a diver’s breathing rate by…
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