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Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K can pull power directly from your TV

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Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K can pull power directly from your TV

The new Fire TV Stick 4K will be a little easier to set up than Amazon's previous 4K streaming sticks since it no longer requires a power adapter. You can power the device directly from your TV's USB port, like the updated entry-level Fire TV Stick Amazon launched earlier this year.

FlexChar · 16 days ago · 9 views

Charter Space raises $5M to bring insurance to the stars

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Charter Space raises $5M to bring insurance to the stars

As Charter explains on its website, a common experience for space companies is that regular insurers "heard a bunch of scary science words and freaked out."

Sean O'Kane · 16 days ago · 9 views

The Sonos Ace Ultra are the headphones Sonos should have made the first time

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The Sonos Ace Ultra are the headphones Sonos should have made the first time

The Ace Ultra look like the Ace, but they’re better on the inside. The original Sonos Ace headphones should have been a triumphant entry into a new product category. Instead, they were overshadowed by Sonos's disastrous app redesign .

FlexChar · 16 days ago · 8 views

You’ll soon be able to order DoorDash by text message

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You’ll soon be able to order DoorDash by text message

DoorDash is also expanding its Dasher returns feature nationwide in November. | Image: DoorDash / The Verge DoorDash is launching new ways to use the local delivery platform, including text message ordering, drone deliveries, and retail returns.

FlexChar · 16 days ago · 5 views

Potato by air

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Potato by air

Artist’s rendition | Image:The Verge, Getty Images The Wing Hummingbird 7000W-B delivery drone weighs less than 15 pounds. It has 16 propellers - four for horizontal movement and 12 for vertical - a top speed of 60 miles per hour, a carrying capacity of up to 2.7 pounds, and a delivery radius of about six miles.

FlexChar · 16 days ago · 4 views

Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature

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Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature

As younger users grow increasingly tired of the endless scroll, dating apps are scrambling to adapt to a generation that increasingly wants dating to feel more social and rooted in real-world experiences.

Lauren Forristal · 16 days ago · 3 views

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Trump’s latest order: artificial intelligence becomes "superintelligence"

Trump’s latest order: artificial intelligence becomes "superintelligence" Baltic News Network

Baltic News Network · 16 days ago

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Trump tells federal agencies to use the term 'Super Intelligence ' instead of artificial intelligence — President insists that AI is only suffering from a branding problem

Trump tells federal agencies to use the term 'Super Intelligence ' instead of artificial intelligence — President insists that AI is only suffering from a branding problem Tom's Hardware

Tom's Hardware · 16 days ago

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The price of AI is crashing faster than the rate of Moore's Law, report suggests — intelligence costs are in freefall, outpacing comparative technologies like compute, DNA sequencing, and lithium batteries

The price of AI is crashing faster than the rate of Moore's Law, report suggests — intelligence costs are in freefall, outpacing comparative technologies like compute, DNA sequencing, and lithium batteries Tom's Hardware

Tom's Hardware · 16 days ago

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3 Tech Stocks That Could Be in Trouble if There's an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Slowdown

3 Tech Stocks That Could Be in Trouble if There's an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Slowdown The Motley Fool

The Motley Fool · 16 days ago · 2 views

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Here’s how tech leaders will self-police AI safety under Trump’s deal

Here’s how tech leaders will self-police AI safety under Trump’s deal The Verge

The Verge · 16 days ago · 1 views

Two Google alumni raise $11.3M to back AI startups that enterprises will actually pay for

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Two Google alumni raise $11.3M to back AI startups that enterprises will actually pay for

BAG Ventures announces close of a $11.3M Fund I to invest in all things AI.

Dominic-Madori Davis · 16 days ago

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OPINION: Willful ignorance and artificial intelligence

OPINION: Willful ignorance and artificial intelligence Purdue Exponent

Purdue Exponent · 16 days ago

Samsung gives its two-year-old Galaxy Tab S Plus an overhaul

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Samsung gives its two-year-old Galaxy Tab S Plus an overhaul

The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Ultra arrive together, with no regular Tab S12 in sight. | Image: Samsung Since the Galaxy Tab S10 line , Samsung has updated its flagship Ultra tablet annually, but alternates its regular and Plus variants.

FlexChar · 16 days ago

Airbnb adds AI search, more social features

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Airbnb adds AI search, more social features

Airbnb is also launching new services such as meal delivery and laundry in select locations.

Ivan Mehta · 16 days ago · 4 views

Samsung’s new SmartTag is smaller, longer-lasting, and works with iPhones

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Samsung’s new SmartTag is smaller, longer-lasting, and works with iPhones

Samsung has announced its third-generation Bluetooth tracker, the Galaxy SmartTag 3. It combines a smaller design and improved battery life with a few new tracking and software features, including cross-OS support intended to make it easier to share tracking information with friends and family.

FlexChar · 16 days ago

The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2026): E-Readers, Handy Accessories, Book Sets

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The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2026): E-Readers, Handy Accessories, Book Sets

Any one of these gift ideas will make your favorite bookworm very happy, from e-readers and accessories to handy reading essentials.

Nena Farrell · 16 days ago

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SETAF-AF connects Soldiers, technology to accelerate battlefield innovation

SETAF-AF connects Soldiers, technology to accelerate battlefield innovation army.mil

army.mil · 16 days ago

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Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates

Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates Ars Technica Building a certificate authority for the whole Internet Cloudflare Blog Cloudflare Will Issue Quantum-resistant Certificates With Merkle Trees Quantum Zeitgeist Post-quantum website certificates from Cloudflare are scheduled for early 2027 Help Net Security Cloudflare to launch public Certi

Ars Technica · 16 days ago · 3 views

Apple’s ‘HomePad’ will reportedly launch on October 13th

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Apple’s ‘HomePad’ will reportedly launch on October 13th

Apple's long-rumored smart home hub will reportedly be revealed on October 13th. Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reports that the smart home device will be revealed alongside a new HomePod mini and an upgraded Apple TV device. All three products are set to showcase Siri AI, Apple's overhauled AI-powered assistant.

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Apple’s “HomePad” will reportedly launch on October 13th

Apple’s “HomePad” will reportedly launch on October 13th The Verge Apple Is Finally Ready to Enter Its Next Big Category: the Smart Home Bloomberg.com Apple plans to launch new smart-home hub on Oct 13, Bloomberg News reports Reuters Apple’s HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design – Bloomberg 9to5Mac MacBook Pro OLED Redesign Nears, M5

The Verge · 16 days ago · 3 views

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AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, Tokyo court rules

AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, Tokyo court rules The Guardian

The Guardian · 16 days ago · 2 views

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We need ‘right to intervene’ in AI amid growing threat, says Bank of England boss

We need ‘right to intervene’ in AI amid growing threat, says Bank of England boss The Guardian

The Guardian · 16 days ago

The Best Gaming Routers (2026): Tested By a Family of Gamers

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The Best Gaming Routers (2026): Tested By a Family of Gamers

Gaming online can seriously strain your internet connection, but the best gaming routers could give you the edge.

Simon Hill · 16 days ago

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DeepSeek and Huawei Target a Key Source of Nvidia’s A.I. Dominance

DeepSeek and Huawei Target a Key Source of Nvidia’s A.I. Dominance The New York Times

The New York Times · 16 days ago · 2 views

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Maritime companies are using AI every day, but governance still lags

Maritime companies are using AI every day, but governance still lags safety4sea

safety4sea · 16 days ago

Black Twitter Is Thriving—on Threads

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Black Twitter Is Thriving—on Threads

From outrage over Nolan Wells’ death to analysis of HBO Max’s Lanterns, Threads has transformed into a vital artery of the Black social media ecosystem.

Jason Parham · 16 days ago · 3 views

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Why Trump wants to call artificial intelligence 'Super Intelligence'

Why Trump wants to call artificial intelligence 'Super Intelligence' DW.com

DW.com · 16 days ago

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The Witcher 3 Remastered Crushes GPUs With Path Tracing, but Free Mod Claws Back Up to 30% Performance

The Witcher 3 Remastered Crushes GPUs With Path Tracing, but Free Mod Claws Back Up to 30% Performance wccftech.com The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered Path Tracing & DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Update Out Now NVIDIA ‘The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered’ Hits A Metacritic Review Score Record Forbes The Witcher 3 remaster gets updated path tracing system

wccftech.com · 16 days ago

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As AI images become common, the threat to elections draws alarm: ‘How will voters know what’s true?’

As AI images become common, the threat to elections draws alarm: ‘How will voters know what’s true?’ The Guardian

The Guardian · 16 days ago · 2 views

How Israeli Checkpoints Choke Palestinian Life in the Occupied West Bank

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How Israeli Checkpoints Choke Palestinian Life in the Occupied West Bank

Lost time. Lost jobs. Lost friends. Lost family. Lost lives. Our joint investigation reveals the system that has divided the West Bank and measures what it cost people to move through it.

Lama Rabah, Sabrina Slipchenko, Charles Boutaud, Firas Taweel, Elena DeBre · 16 days ago

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Hawley seeks civil and criminal liability for reckless AI conduct

Hawley seeks civil and criminal liability for reckless AI conduct KTTN

KTTN · 16 days ago · 1 views

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Readers speak: We all need to know the negative impacts of AI

Readers speak: We all need to know the negative impacts of AI Hartford Courant

Hartford Courant · 16 days ago

Best Mattresses for Kids (2026): Saatva, Birch, Helix, and More

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Best Mattresses for Kids (2026): Saatva, Birch, Helix, and More

Learn what to look for when buying a kids’ mattress, plus how six top models stack up, according to my 2-year-old.

Nicole Kinning · 16 days ago · 2 views

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Georgia joins US-led artificial intelligence initiative

Georgia joins US-led artificial intelligence initiative Latest news from Azerbaijan

Latest news from Azerbaijan · 16 days ago · 2 views

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AMD acquires AI legend Fei-Fei Li's World Labs for $8.2 billion — ImageNet pioneer will become AMD chief scientist as the chipmaker brings her lab in-house

AMD acquires AI legend Fei-Fei Li's World Labs for $8.2 billion — ImageNet pioneer will become AMD chief scientist as the chipmaker brings her lab in-house Tom's Hardware

Tom's Hardware · 16 days ago · 2 views

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Trump, top AI leaders agree to voluntary ​AI ​standards

Trump, top AI leaders agree to voluntary ​AI ​standards Axios

Axios · 16 days ago

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Trump, Jensen Huang and Elon Musk try to calm voter fears about AI

Trump, Jensen Huang and Elon Musk try to calm voter fears about AI thenationalnews.com

thenationalnews.com · 16 days ago

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Billionaire Israel Englander Buys 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Up 405% and 575% in 2 Years

Billionaire Israel Englander Buys 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Up 405% and 575% in 2 Years Yahoo Finance

Yahoo Finance · 16 days ago · 2 views

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‘Not putting brakes on’: Delaware pursues AI-run companies initiative amid reports of agents going rogue

‘Not putting brakes on’: Delaware pursues AI-run companies initiative amid reports of agents going rogue WHYY

WHYY · 16 days ago