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Business
As AI models become easier to build, the real challenge is shifting to the expensive infrastructure needed to run them at scale. Here's what founders should know about compute costs and cloud lock-in.
Others
Using a VPN often triggers repeated CAPTCHA challenges because shared IP addresses look suspicious to websites. Learn three practical ways to reduce verification requests while protecting your privacy.
Others
A new Kickstarter project called Enough Phone is trying to bring back compact smartphones with modern specs, repairable design, and a May 2027 target launch.
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Matthew McConaughey's tequila brand has released a vegan-leather iPhone case that carries a 50ml mini bottle on the back, available now as a holiday bundle.
Entertainment
A hands-on look at Pikmin 4 on Switch 2 reveals why Nintendo's newest hardware excels at helping players revisit older games they missed the first time around.
News
Apple has pushed iOS 27.2.1 to fix multiple critical security flaws. Here's why you should update your iPhone right away.
Business
Walmart's Black Friday 2026 sale kicks off November 12 with early discounts on AirPods, LG OLED TVs, robot vacuums, and Lego sets. Here's what shoppers need to know about sale dates, Walmart+ access, and the best early deals.
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News
AI's climate promises face scrutiny at UN talks, Nvidia investigates its CEO over reported ties to a suspected spy, and Democrats prepare a wave of Big Tech probes.
News
Newly elected Congress member Scott Wiener plans to push federal AI safeguards, while communities in Data Center Alley push back against the industry's massive electricity demand. Plus, the latest on Nvidia, GLP-1 warnings, and tech news.
Business
Reddit is rolling out Reddit Reviews, an AI-driven feature that organizes user conversations into structured product insights across electronics, beauty, home, and fashion categories.
Others
Aura's new 10-inch color E Ink photo frame drops to $349, adds sharper resolution and refined color tones, but still faces the inherent limits of e-paper displays.
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Business
Business
As AI models become easier to build, the real challenge is shifting to the expensive infrastructure needed to run them at scale. Here's what founders should know about compute costs and cloud lock-in.
Entertainment
Entertainment
A hands-on look at Pikmin 4 on Switch 2 reveals why Nintendo's newest hardware excels at helping players revisit older games they missed the first time around.
News
News
Apple has pushed iOS 27.2.1 to fix multiple critical security flaws. Here's why you should update your iPhone right away.
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News
Adobe unveiled new generative AI removal features across Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere at Max 2026, making it easier to erase unwanted objects, blemishes, and distractions from photos and video.
News
Ring is set to release its indoor AI-powered security drone on January 27, 2027, priced at $249.99, marking the first shipping flying camera for the home after years of delays.
Business
Anthropic is preparing for a major stock market debut with a share price range of $70 to $78, potentially reaching a $1.4 trillion valuation on the Nasdaq.
Entertainment
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI will stream via Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch, but the feature is limited to Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One hardware, leaving PC and other devices out for now.
Entertainment
Spotify is refreshing its AI DJ feature with new voice and personality options, expanded language support, and a setting to reduce chatter between songs for Premium subscribers.
Business
Kora Systems, led by Cyanogen co-founder Kirt McMaster, is building a Linux desktop OS with embedded AI agents set for a 2027 launch.