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AI companies may be gobbling up old books, and I really hope they aren’t destroying them

Booksellers across several countries are seeing unusual bulk orders for old and out-of-print books, and some suspect AI companies may be behind the buying spree.
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Claude is getting ambitious with watermarking, and I can smell the problems from a mile away

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You don’t need a document scanning app. Your iPhone has you covered

I switched from Windows to Mac after 25 years, and it’s the trackpad that converted me.

Apple’s latest refurb drop brings cheaper MacBooks, iPhone 16 Plus, and Apple Watches

Android 17 is getting a feature iPhone users have had for years

Apple has a plan to fix its memory chip problem, but the US government says no

Pixel’s Quick Settings are finally becoming properly customizable on Android 17

WhatsApp will finally let you react with the emoji you actually want, but there’s a catch

3 underrated movies you can watch for free this weekend (August 14-16)

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3 overlooked TV series on Prime Video you should watch this weekend (August 14-16)

Rendering of a Cadillac Escalade IQ with a roof-mounted lidar sensor.

All 2027 GM cars will be able to charge using Tesla Superchargers anywhere in the country

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I didn’t think fake shopping could trick my brain until I tried the viral dopamine websites

South Korea's viral "dopamine sites" recreate the ritual of buying without the purchase itself, and testing them revealed why the psychological hit still lands.
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Lamborghini’s latest Revuelto SV puts the F in fun with a special drive mode

Lamborghini's new Revuelto SV brings 1,050 hp, sharper handling, GT3-derived technology and a dedicated Pilota driving mode to its V12 hybrid supercar.
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Samsung is reportedly working on an AirPods Max 2 rival

Samsung could be preparing its first new wireless headphones in years, with Galaxy H1 references reportedly discovered inside the Galaxy Wearable app.
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Sonos Ace Ultra may launch cheaper than the original Ace, new leak reveals

The Sonos Ace Ultra has reportedly leaked ahead of its September announcement, revealing a lower price, stronger ANC, longer battery life and new features.
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Lutron just made it easier to control your smart home without touching your phone

Lutron added Sonos Voice Control support to its Caséta smart home lineup, letting owners control lights, shades, and music hands-free by saying "Hey Sonos."
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An AI company paid humans to climax with a bot. It now claims big stress and focus wins.

Joi AI claim that after AI-guided masturbation sessions, stress levels reduced by 25% and restlessness trickled down by 19% on average.
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LG wants to build humanoid robots, and NVIDIA is giving it the brains

LG and NVIDIA signed a new agreement covering a bipedal humanoid robot debuting in early 2027, and AI factory infrastructure.
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Pixel 11’s seven-year spare-parts promise could be perfect to ride out RAMageddon

The Pixel 11 series will continue to get seven years of spare-parts support. In a market where smartphones keep getting more expensive, that could make long-term ownership a lot more practical.
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Google’s hyped-up RGB HiLight on the Pixel 11 Pro had me excited for nothing

The Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight RGB light is clever hardware held back by surprisingly restrictive software.
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Googlebook may use older Snapdragon chips to build more affordable laptops

The first Snapdragon-powered Googlebooks may have surfaced in development code, pointing to X Plus and X Elite chips from 2024.
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Google Sheets can now turn your boring spreadsheets into mini-apps

Google’s new Sheets canvas uses Gemini to transform rows of data into interactive dashboards, trackers, and other visual tools — without requiring you to write any code.
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Google’s Gemini app adds a toggle to disable AI watermarks, with some exceptions

Gemini now lets you toggle off visible watermarks on Nano Banana images, Omni videos, and Lyria music, though the feature remains restricted in certain countries.
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U.S. courts will now make government use of spyware tools public

U.S. courts will soon publicly report how often judges authorize spyware and hacking tools to intercept communications, giving Americans a clearer view of government surveillance.
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Heart X1 soars for the first time as the world’s largest electric aircraft, and the flight cost just $5 in electricity

Heart Aerospace’s enormous X1 demonstrator has completed its first flight, offering an early glimpse at what battery-powered regional air travel could eventually look like.
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Mark Rober’s new CrunchLabs mysteries turn reading into a hands-on STEM adventure

The CrunchLabs Mysteries book series by scientist and inventor Mark Rober combines illustrated detective adventures to inspire the young minds and boost their problem-solving skills.
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The best TVs under $1,000 you can buy right now: 5 great picks for 2026

Spending under $1,000 no longer means settling for a second-tier viewing experience. Between lightning-fast Mini-LED panels and entry-level OLEDs, these five picks bring premium picture quality, high-refresh gaming, and smart software within budget.
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Keychron made 96 blank keys somebody else’s problem

Keychron’s C100 8K is a $65 wired macro pad with 96 programmable keys, hot-swappable switches, per-key RGB lighting, and enough blank space to become almost any desktop control panel you can imagine.
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AI’s new cancer-screening partner has four legs and a very good nose

Indian startup Dognosis combines trained detection dogs with sensors and AI to flag cancer-associated signals from breath, with a 10,000-person Phase 3 trial underway.
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Ferrari’s newest one-off took two years to build, and only one person will ever drive it

Ferrari unveiled the CZ26 at Pebble Beach, a one-off supercar built on the SF90 Stradale's bones but wrapped in a completely new, 1970s-inspired design.
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The best QLED TVs for 2026, after testing more than 20 models

We tested over 20 top QLED TVs for 2026 to find the best models for brightness, color, and gaming. See our expert picks for every budget and room size.
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Galaxy phones may finally get a basic privacy feature Samsung missed

A leaked One UI 9.5 build reveals a proper App Lock for Galaxy phones, protecting individual apps with biometrics while hiding their notifications, widgets, and shortcuts.
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The best shows on ESPN+ in 2026

The best ESPN+ shows in 2026 include 30 for 30, The Last Dance, Life in the W, The Kingdom, and more. Here are our 12 picks.
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DJI’s new 360 camera fixes one of the biggest headaches with owning one

DJI’s second-gen 360 camera brings meaningful upgrades where they matter, but there’s a catch: you can’t buy it globally yet.
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Samsung is reportedly using Claude to speed up chip design

Samsung is reportedly using Anthropic's Claude Code to accelerae chip design and verification.
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Ranking every version of Windows, from worst to best

Microsoft has produced some legendary versions of Windows and several spectacular misfires, so we ranked its 12 biggest consumer releases from worst to best.
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Say goodbye to Chronicle. ChatGPT’s new Computer History feature does it better

ChatGPT's desktop app now has Computer History, a more private, screenshot-free upgrade to Chronicle that turns your daily activity into a searchable timeline.

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