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Should phones be banned from concerts? Fred Again's tour has tapped into a global movement of people wanting to unplug at events that's grown 567%, according to new data — and I want to know where you stand
Did you mind Fred Again’s USB002 tour being smartphone free? Weigh in on the no phone debate.
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I can’t believe I’ve found another RGB gadget for my home, but this flashy turntable is funky, affordable, automatic, and comes with some really neat touches
The CoolGeek TS-01 is a new Kickstarter automatic turntable with glowing lights and an affordable price
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New report claims Trump is the most-deepfaked US politicans with over half of cases — these 3 political figures drive 74% of all threats
New report shows Trump, Vance and Rubio are the most deepfaked US politicians.
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'We’re a good example of if you work smart, apply security, tools and procedures smartly, you can still operate and be very agile': From the wind tunnel to the drawing board, how 1Password is helping Oracle Red Bull Racing stay secure and focused
We hear how 1Password is helping Oracle Red Bull Racing get back to pole position in Formula 1 2026.
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Microsoft has an ambitious plan to win users back, and go toe-to-toe with Valve's SteamOS for gaming — but I'm not getting my hopes up
Microsoft is currently in an ongoing battle to improve Windows 11 for idle use and gaming to compete with SteamOS, and it has a big plan for it.
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GoDaddy launches unified app, helping entrepreneurs ditch the desktop
The GoDaddy app unifies all of GoDaddy’s services in one place
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Microsoft forced to up AI spending by $25 billion to cover hardware price rises — says it 'remains confident in the return on these investments'
Microsoft expects a $190 billion capex in fiscal 2026, but around $25 billion of that is believed to come from rising costs.
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Japanese developer says they don't make games for Xbox because the console is 'not even stocked in major retail stores'
An indie game developer has explained why many smaller companies don't create Xbox ports.
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Chuwi surprises the market with Lunar Lake Intel Core i5 laptop — sub-1kg device boasts 'all-day battery life', 2.8K display, and 2-megapixel camera, but will its $800 price tag prove to be its Achilles' heel
Chuwi surprises with new CoreBook Air laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra 226V processor delivering up to 97 TOPS of AI performance.
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Fans react as Take-Two CEO speaks on GTA 6 price — 'I am perfectly fine with a $100 or more game'
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has hinted at the price of Grand Theft Auto 6 by suggesting fans will pay a "reasonable" amount for a quality game.
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One of the best YouTube Premium features is finally coming to non-paying users
Google is rolling out picture-in-picture viewing to all YouTube users globally, removing one of Premium Lite's perks.
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'A transparent, consistent price at the register': Maryland is the first US state to ban 'surveillance pricing' — and shocked shoppers are hoping others follow suit soon
Maryland grocery stores will no longer be able to adjust pricing dynamically based on user data and other factors.
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Thought the MacBook Pro was expensive? Apple's rumored MacBook Ultra could 'cost significantly more'
MacBook Ultra is again rumored — just cover your wallet's ears, as it sounds frighteningly pricey.
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‘The cost of compute is far beyond the costs of the employees': Nvidia continues to stress importance of human workers - but how long can we all hang on?
Nvidia exec claims AI is still currently more expensive than paying humans.
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Lanterns release date on HBO Max has reportedly been revealed — and the comic book show could air as soon as House of the Dragon season 3 has ended
The DCU's next TV show has seemingly landed a mid-August release date on HBO and HBO Max.
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Why one outage can still take down half the internet
When Cloudflare goes down, a significant amount of the internet falls with it. Services stalled, platforms froze, find out why a single outage causes so much difficulty.
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Sony clarifies ongoing PlayStation DRM issue, confirms digital games require a 'one-time online check' to authenticate licenses, but players won't experience any issues beyond that
Sony has finally responded to the ongoing PlayStation licensing issue, confirming that a constant internet connection won't be required to play digital games.
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Gemini can now generate files in Google Docs, PDF, Word with just a prompt
Google has updated Gemini to be able to create fully prepared, downloadable files directly within the chatbot interface.
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I tested LG's new all-in-one Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it impressed me with its expansive sound and FlexConnect upgrade potential — but I wish it had these two features
LG’s Dolby Atmos FlexConnect soundbar hits a lot of the right notes, but can it outclass the likes of Sonos and Samsung?
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How to reliably connect LLMs to real-world data and systems
MCP Is great, but it isn’t the whole AI answer
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Motorola just made silicon-carbon batteries mainstream — here’s what that means for the iPhone 18 and Samsung Galaxy S27
The Motorola Razr Fold is the first phone with a silicon-carbon battery to be available on US carriers, and that's a big deal.
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Why businesses are shifting from cloud to on-prem amid the agent boom
Businesses are shifting from a cloud-first mindset toward an on-premises approach.
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I noticed ChatGPT slowly drifting off topic in long chats — this tiny prompt forces it to reset itself every few messages and keeps the conversation surprisingly on track
Adding a periodic anchor phrase to your prompts helps ChatGPT maintain focus over longer conversations
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A small and crucial new plot detail for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has sparked confusion over its Marvel timeline position — but there's a very easy explanation that clears things up
Spider-Man 4's latest story reveal has got fans scratching their heads over its place on the Marvel timeline.
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Is your IT ticket being lost in the 'ghost shift'? New report finds nearly half of complaints now land after hours
Already-stretched IT workers are now facing IT tickets after hours, support requests through improper channels and occasional surges.
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World Cup 2026: how mobile networks can avoid cybersecurity chaos at kick-off
Short-term defenses help operators boost security ahead of World Cup
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The nicest AI in the room is the one you should actually worry about
AI constantly agreeing with you feels efficient, aligned & productive. But in reality, this lack of rebuttal can be deeply dangerous.
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VPN deal of the week: Cyberghost has dropped to only $1.75 per month, cheaper than ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark – pick up this cut-price security tool to protect your identity on your tablet, smartphone, or TV while it's at its 2026 rock bottom.
It's the lowest price we've seen for CyberGhost in ages
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How to watch Destination World Cup 2026 for free — get ready for soccer's biggest tournament with this documentary
Destination World Cup 2026 follows three international stars in the build-up to this summer's tournament in North America. Here's how to watch the series for FREE from anywhere in the world.
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Sam Altman just dropped a big hint that GPT-6 is coming soon — ‘with extra goblins’
A throwaway joke from Sam Altman about goblins has quietly signaled that GPT-6 may already be on the way.
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Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026)
Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.
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Goal Zero Yeti 1500 Power Station Review (2026): More Power, Better Chemistry
Goal Zero’s new Yeti 1500 power station charges faster and has more juice to keep you powered up, no matter where you are.
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Use Gmail’s ‘Manage Subscriptions’ Tool to Cut Down on Inbox Clutter
Find and remove newsletter subscriptions more easily using Gmail’s built-in tools for organizing bulk emails.
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This Summer, the American Water Crisis Becomes Real
Concern over water access are poised to consume summer in the US, as crises in Corpus Christi and across the Colorado River threaten to boil over.
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EufyMake E1 UV Printer Review (2026): Add 3D Texture to Mugs, Magnets, and More
The UV printer lets you customize on almost anything, but it basically needs its own bedroom and probably can’t make rent.
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These Men Allegedly Profit Off Teaching People How to Make AI Porn
Three Arizona women have filed a lawsuit against a group of men that alleges they used the women’s photos to make AI porn influencers, then offered online courses showing others how to do it.
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Motorola Moto G Stylus 2026 Review: Better Pen, Higher Price
The Moto G Stylus doesn't quite match its peers, but it has niche features you won't find on most phones.
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90,000 Screenshots of One Celebrity's Phone Were Exposed Online
Spyware appears to have captured everything from intimate photos to private messages from the smartphone of European celebrity. They were publicly accessible until a researcher flagged the exposure.
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The Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller Lets You Water Your Garden From Your Phone
No need to excavate an in-ground irrigation system once you install this fixture onto your home’s spigot—you just have to figure out how to use the connected app.
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The Person Behind Those Viral Polycule Ads Says It’s Just a Joke
No, the flyers weren’t part of a secret scheme to promote anything.
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Reid Hoffman Thinks Doctors Should Ask AI for a Second Opinion
The LinkedIn cofounder now has an AI drug discovery startup—and thinks not asking chatbots for medical advice is “bordering on committing malpractice.”
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Nike Promo Codes and Deals: 30% Off
Check out our deals for Nike this month, including 15% off select purchases.
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How Elon Musk Squeezed OpenAI: They 'Are Gonna Want to Kill Me’
Tensions flared on the third day of trial in Musk v. Altman as OpenAI’s lawyers cross-examined Musk.
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Emergency First Responders Say Waymos Are Getting Worse
“I believe the technology was deployed too quickly in too vast amounts, with hundreds of vehicles, when it wasn’t really ready,” one police official told federal regulators last month.
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Taylor Swift Wants to Trademark Her Likeness. These TikTok Deepfake Ads Show Why
Researchers show scammers are using AI-manipulated footage of celebrity interviews to trick users into sharing their personal data.
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Female Looksmaxxer Alorah Ziva Is Suing Clavicular for Alleged Battery
Aleksandra Mendoza, aka Alorah Ziva, alleges that the 20-year-old influencer injected her with drugs on a livestream and had nonconsensual sex with her while she was underage.
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Sanctioned Chinese AI Firm SenseTime Releases Image Model Built for Speed
With US restrictions limiting its access to advanced tech, SenseTime is doubling down on open source with a new model optimized to run on Chinese-made chips.
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Motorola’s New Razr Folding Phones Command a Higher Price With Few Upgrades
Say hello (Moto) to price hikes on all three of Motorola’s latest Razr flip phones.
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How Trump Weaponized the DOJ Division That Kept Elections Fair
The Trump administration has effectively forced out more than two dozen experienced lawyers from the DOJ's Voting Section, the part of the agency responsible for upholding the Voting Rights Act.
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Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.
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Spotify Is Adding Artist Verification Badges on Profiles
Weeding out imposters could become a little simpler.
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You're Using Your Exercise Bike Wrong if You Do These 9 Things
We asked the cycling experts to weigh in on how you could unknowingly be sabotaging your own exercise bike workouts.
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Motorola Razr Fold vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Key Specs Compared
Here are the main differences between the two book-style foldables.
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Getting Rid of Your Old Tech Soon? Here's How to Get Paid for It
Not enough US adults are trading in tech for extra cash, according to CNET's latest findings. Here's how you can cash in.
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Nearly Half of US Adults Have Considered Secondhand Tech, CNET Finds. Here's What's Motivating Them
Some US adults say new models can be expensive, but RAM storage is pushing refurbished device prices higher.
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As a Fitness Expert, This Is the Only Smart Ring I’d Give My Mom This Mother’s Day
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I Replaced Microsoft 365 With This Free Program, and I'm Happy With the Switch
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If you have any digital games, it's advisable to keep your PS5 connected to the internet.
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Amazon Eyes 2026 Entry to Satellite Internet Market Dominated by Musk's Starlink
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Meta's AI Bet, and the Evolution of Smart Glasses
Meta's answer to declining user growth? Personal AI agents in its smart glasses.
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Global study reveals biggest risks of AI in finance sector
University of Cambridge study reveals the risks facing the finance sector as it adopts artificial intelligence
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Inside FDP – part 1: Understanding the problems facing NHS data
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Microsoft explains value of E7 usage-based pricing
While the headline figure is its cloud growth, the company is making big changes to software licensing
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Cloud revenues up 35% YoY in a hot market that’s accelerating
Synergy Research figures put Q1 cloud revenues at $129bn. Meanwhile, AWS, Microsoft and Google have 63% of the world market, which shows an acceleration delta of 13%
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IT skills market impacted as contractors forced to use umbrellas or opt out altogether, while tax compliance remains deeply uncertain, with late payments and payslip inaccuracy rife
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IT workers say AI is making their jobs more demanding
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MPs call on UK government to learn from central bank’s IT project success story
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HSBC collaborates on noisy qubit real-world application
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UK data watchdog accused of dragging feet on eVisa investigation
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