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No. 0196
Samsung Galaxy S26 Prices Rise by $100, Putting More Pressure on Flagship Value
Samsung raised most Galaxy S26 prices by $100, with a $200 increase for the 1TB Ultra. The FE stays at $699, and some retailer deals remain.
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No. 0197
Early Prime Day iPhone Deals: Carrier Credits and Unlocked Discounts Compared
T-Mobile’s $0 Pro offers require 36 months of bill credits; Best Buy’s iPhone 16e and refurbished iPhone 14 are simpler unlocked buys.
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No. 0072
Gemini Skills Replace Gems with Reusable Tasks and a Gradual Migration
Gemini skills let users save repeatable tasks, combine them, and reference files. Gems remain available through 2026 for personal accounts a...
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No. 0073
Google Home Update Improves Gemini Commands, Device Setup and Camera Playback
Google Home’s September changes target everyday friction, from Gemini response times and device setup to lighting controls and camera playba...
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No. 0103
King Princess’s Sexuality Debate Shows the Pressure Around Queer Labels
King Princess says she’s a lesbian despite past experiences with men. The backlash reveals how stigma and rigid expectations shape debates o...
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No. 0104
Alberta Tech Turns Software Engineering Experience Into Creator Career
After six and a half years at Google, Alberta Tech went full-time on tech comedy, using engineering experience to explain AI and software wo...
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No. 0081
macOS XProtect Version 5363 Adds Detection Rules and Updates Existing Checks
XProtect 5363 adds eight YARA rules, revises several existing detections and updates Osascript checks, with installation steps varying by ma...
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No. 0198
Brick Cases Add Color and Texture to the Phone-Blocking Device
Brick’s $39 snap-on cases personalize its latest phone-blocking device, but add no features and don’t fit the original model.
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No. 0199
Best iPhone 18 Pro Cases and Accessories: Slim, Protective, and MagSafe Picks
Compare iPhone 18 Pro cases by fit, grip, style, and price, plus screen protectors, wallets, grips, and portable chargers.
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No. 0200
Casetify Hello Kitty Y2K Collection: Cases, Sleeves and Prices
Casetify’s Hello Kitty collection pairs Y2K prints with cases and desk gear, with prices from $24 to $92.
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No. 0105
TikTok’s “Screentime to Cash” Ads Aren’t a TikTok Pay Program
The pop-ups point to third-party reward apps, not TikTok payments. Here’s how the offers work and what to check before signing up.
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No. 0082
Apple XProtect 5362 Adds 21 Detection Rules Across macOS
XProtect 5362 adds rules for several malware families and AppleScript activity. Apple hasn’t detailed the threats addressed or explained a c...
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No. 0074
Google Assistant Switch Disappears as Gemini Takes Over on Android
Google has removed the setting for switching back to Assistant, affecting Android phones and paired watches, earbuds and cars.
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No. 0075
Google Messages Update Points to Native RCS Video Calling
Strings in a Google Messages beta suggest RCS video calls are in development, though platform support, call setup and availability remain un...
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No. 0106
PAC’s Career Spanned WWE, AEW and Global Wrestling Promotions
The wrestler known as PAC built a career across major promotions, winning titles in WWE and AEW. His death prompted tributes from colleagues...
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No. 0025
Blazor AI Components Bring Streaming Agents Into Application UI
Experimental Blazor components turn agent streams into typed UI blocks, shared state and reviewable actions, with .NET 11 RC1 and AG-UI.
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No. 0107
Clavicular’s Looksmaxxing Streams Turn Women’s Humiliation Into Entertainment
Clavicular’s appearance ratings and demeaning language sit within a wider streaming culture that can make control and humiliation seem ordin...
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No. 0204
Best iPhone to Buy in 2026: iPhone 17, 18 Pro, Air and Duo Compared
The iPhone 17 is the best fit for most buyers, while the 18 Pro models, Air and foldable Duo suit more specific needs.
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No. 0205
iOS 27.2 Public Beta Adds a Preview of Apple’s Redesigned Health App
The iOS 27.2 beta lets testers preview Apple’s redesigned Health app, with new Insights and Longevity tabs ahead of its planned release late...
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No. 0109
Last Ditch Bar’s Mask Policy Change Sparks a Viral Debate Over Queer Spaces
A Massachusetts bar’s shift to maskless Saturday events triggered a local dispute that spread online, raising questions about community, acc...
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