Xbox says game discs should have worked during its outage
The company's tech chief said a fix for the error will be arriving soon.
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OpenAI will provide free AI models to select researchers
The program, ChatGPT for Academic Researchers, will start with 10,000 participants this summer.
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Google Play is expanding age confirmation tools for app developers
The Age Signals API will be available globally before the end of the year.
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The US government's robot ban also includes vacuums
Robots apparently don't need to be bipedal to be caught up in the FCC's new foreign-made robot ban.
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Waymos are starting to run on freeways again
Waymo paused highway operations in May after several robotaxis drove into sections that were closed for construction.
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Here's how to switch from ChatGPT to Claude without losing any information
Moving your data to Claude is easier than you might think. This step-by-step guide will get you switched over right…
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Google teases the Pixel 11 Pro and hints at a new camera bar feature
We played spot the difference and noticed this intriguing difference in Google's teaser for the Pixel 11 Pro.
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Runna's new coaching feature will adjust your workout based on local heat and humidity
If it's extra hot or humid where you are, the Runna app will adjust your workouts accordingly.
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Major labels call for AI slop songs to be banned from entering charts around the world
Tens of thousands of AI-generated songs are uploaded to music streaming platforms every day.
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You can stream local TV channels for free — here's how
Cable and satellite aren't your only options when it comes to local channels. There are free ways to get the same…
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X and an advertising trade group settle a legal dispute over an alleged 'boycott'
X and the World Federation of Advertisers say they're resetting their relationship.
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Pokémon Pokopia's first DLC comes to Switch 2 on August 5
There's a new underwater location to explore and a dive mechanic.
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Is there any benefit to restarting your phone regularly?
It's a widely held belief that restarting your phone improves performance. Here's the truth.
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DoorDash unveils its own drone delivery service after FAA approval
The company developed the DoorDash Air drones in-house.
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Google will let Mac users talk to Gemini simply by pressing the 'fn' key
Users only have to long-press the 'fn' key on the bottom left corner of their keyboard to talk to Gemini on Mac.
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Netflix edges past the BBC in latest UK audience survey
The BBC has so many structural benefits that it's unthinkable it could be usurped by anyone else in the UK.
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Are remote car starters still worth it in 2026?
Some newer vehicles include the feature, but to keep it, you'll have to pay monthly. You can also buy remote starters…
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Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: A repairable notebook at the top of the class
The Framework 13 Pro is a class-leading Windows laptop that, right now, is just a little too pricey.
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Rare, fully-functional Nintendo Famicombox retro consoles were discovered in a Japanese love hotel
Nintendo's 1986 commercial-use Famicombox is rare, but a Japanese love hotel reportedly has one in almost every room.
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Google shuts down its Nobel-prize winning AlphaFold project as it focuses on Gemini
DeepMind's award-winning AlphaFold team is no more.
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OpenAI says the rogue agent that hacked Hugging Face also breached other services
OpenAI's investigation starts shedding light on the activities of its rogue agent that hacked Hugging Face.
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Valve says Steam Machine reservation-holders aren't being leapfrogged
Valve says that no one on its Steam Machine waitlist is leapfrogging over anyone currently holding a reservation.
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xAI is challenging a new Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps
Elon Musk's xAI has filed a lawsuit to block Minnesota's new law that would ban apps that can generate nonconsensual…
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The US is banning foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters
It's part of a national security strategy to kickstart domestic production of emerging technology.
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eBay and its former execs settle cyberstalking case brought by journalist couple
Ina and David Steiner will receive compensation after a 2019 campaign to silence their critiques of the company.
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Fired Tesla manager says Full Self-Driving cars were 'rolling hazards'
A new lawsuit accuses Tesla of overextending the safety operators overseeing its robotaxis.
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AI company employees petition US government for regulation
A thousand workers from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta and more have signed the letter.
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Double Fine lays off about a third of its employees
Double Fine lays off about a third of its staff.
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Apple Upgrade is a great deal on paper, but make sure you read the fine print
Make a plan before you use the new Apple Upgrade program to avoid potential fees down the road.
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The CW's live sports programming is coming to ESPN on August 4
The CW's live sports programming is coming to ESPN on August 4.
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Sega's Dreamcast retro console is still getting new games 25 years after it was abandoned
The retro console is still a favorite for gamers who appreciate simplicity of older tech but still want online play.
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The HBO Max app now has shorts, because why not
The HBO Max app now has shorts, because everything needs to have shorts.
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What is the 60-60 rule for AirPods?
60-60 is a good rule of thumb for protecting your hearing.
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WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web
WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: Wider really is better
For people who want the power of a phone that transforms into a miniature tablet, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 offers a better…
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Here's why you shouldn't throw away your old iPhone
If you've got an older iPhone hanging out in the junk drawer, grab it out and bring it back to life with these tips.
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