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YouTube is now asking viewers if videos feel like AI slop

YouTube is testing a new feature that asks users to rate whether a video feels like AI slop, as it looks for new ways to tackle low-quality content.
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As Nvidia’s DLSS 5 attracts AI slop heat, Jensen Huang says gamers are completely wrong

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang has pushed back on the recent backlash against DLSS 5, saying critics are "completely wrong" about the technology making games look like AI slop.
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Google Home update soups up Gemini and fixes frustrating papercuts

Google Home's newest update makes Gemini more reliable with faster responses, support for Canadian French, improved alarms, and new automation options.
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Spotify’s Wear OS overhaul brings cleaner visuals and quicker controls to your wrist

Spotify is rolling out a redesigned Wear OS app with swipe-based navigation, richer visuals, and quicker access to playback controls.
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Samsung is reportedly doubling down on cost cuts and it’s bad news for Galaxy fans

Samsung is reportedly pushing for steep cost cuts across its DX Division despite strong Galaxy S26 sales, a shift that could influence pricing and component choices in upcoming devices.
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Nvidia and Bethesda clear the air on DLSS 5 making games look like “AI slop”

DLSS 5's early demos have sparked "AI slop" criticism, with gamers questioning its impact on art style. Nvidia and Bethesda say that developers retain full control and the effect is optional.
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Locked out of C drive on your Windows PC? Microsoft outlines fix for Samsung app bug

Microsoft has pulled a faulty Samsung app after it locked some Windows 11 users out of their C drive. The company has now shared recovery steps to restore access and fix affected systems.
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Split-screen multitasking is finally coming to iPhones, just not the one in your hands

Apple's upcoming iPhone Fold could finally bring split-screen multitasking to iOS, letting users run two apps side-by-side on its large inner display.
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AirPods Max 2 arrive with H2 chip, better noise cancellation, and smarter audio features

Apple has launched the AirPods Max 2 with the H2 chip, bringing improved noise cancellation, lossless audio over USB-C, and smarter listening features like Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness.
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Spotify plans to take the pain out of managing playlists on mobile

Spotify may soon let users create and manage playlist folders directly in its mobile apps, making it easier to organize large music libraries without relying on the desktop version.
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iOS 27 may let you adjust the Liquid Glass effect across your iPhone with a new slider

iOS 27 may introduce a system-wide slider that lets users tweak the Liquid Glass effect across the entire iPhone interface.
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Samsung is reportedly pausing Galaxy Z TriFold sales, and it may soon become even harder to find

A new report suggests Samsung will halt Galaxy Z TriFold sales in its home market starting March 17, making the tri-fold even harder to find.
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YouTube Premium vs YouTube Premium Lite: Is the affordable plan better for you?

Confused between YouTube's Premium and Premium Lite subscriptions? Here's what you need to know to make the right pick.
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Claude’s responses get interactive inline visuals to help you understand complex topics faster

Anthropic is rolling out a new feature that lets Claude generate interactive charts, diagrams, and other visuals directly within its responses, helping users better understand complex topics and data.
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What is YouTube Premium Lite? All you need to know about YouTube’s cheaper plan

YouTube Premium Lite offers a cheaper way to watch most videos without ads. Here's everything you need to know about its features, pricing, and how it compares to the full Premium plan.
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The Witcher 4 will bring a massive visual boost thanks to Nvidia RTX Mega Geometry

The next Witcher game will adopt Nvidia's RTX Mega Geometry system, which is designed to handle extremely complex scenes in ray-traced environments.
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Crimson Desert PC requirements are out: Check if your PC can run it

The official PC requirements for Crimson Desert are out now, so you can check if your system is ready for the upcoming open-world action-adventure title.
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ChatGPT may soon let you create videos with Sora directly from the chat interface

OpenAI is reportedly planning to bring its Sora video generator to ChatGPT, allowing users to create short AI videos directly in the chat interface.
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Photoshop’s new AI assistant helps you edit images with simple prompts

Adobe is introducing a new AI assistant for Photoshop that can perform edits, suggest tools, and guide users through complex workflows using natural language prompts.
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Gemini in Google Slides can now pull info from your emails and files to build slides

The latest update for Gemini in Google Slides improves slide generation and editing, helping you create and refine presentations more easily.
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Gemini in Google Sheets can now help you build spreadsheets and fill in missing data

Gemini in Google Sheets is getting smarter with the ability to build and edit spreadsheets, populate missing data, and uncover insights.
AI Overviews in Google Drive.

Google Drive gets AI Overviews to help you quickly find key details in your files

Google is expanding AI Overviews to Google Drive, giving users an easier way to find key information in their files.
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Gemini’s new Google Docs features help you turn ideas into polished documents faster

Gemini in Google Docs is getting new capabilities that help you create formatted first drafts based on info from your files, emails, and chats, and polish documents with less effort.
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Anthropic adds Code Review to Claude Code to streamline bug hunting

Anthropic introduces Code Review in Claude Code to help developers catch bugs faster and more efficiently.
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You can now buy the Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless earbuds in the US

Asus' ROG Cetra Open Wireless earbuds are now available in the US, briging open-ear audio, ultra-low-latency connectivity, and a design built for gaming and workouts.
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Google Messages now lets you review and edit Smart Replies before sending

Google Messages' latest beta adds a new toggle that lets you review and edit Smart Replies before sending, giving you more control and helping prevent accidental messages.
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An ultra-thin Galaxy Z Fold 7 rival with stylus support is on the way

Oppo's upcoming Find N6 foldable aims to combine an ultra-thin design with stylus support, something that Samsung dropped from the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to achieve a slimmer form factor.
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Purported iPhone Fold CAD renders offer an early look at Apple’s first foldable

Newly leaked CAD renders may have revealed the design of the rumored iPhone Fold, offering a closer look at its overall form factor, camera layout, and display cutouts.
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If you code Android apps with AI, Google’s new benchmark makes it easier to pick the right model

For Android app developers relying on AI to code, picking the right model can be tricky. Not all models are built the same, and many are not specifically trained for Android development workflows. To address this, Google has introduced a new benchmark to help developers understand how well different AI models perform on real-world Android […]
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Roku makes discovering your next favorite show fun with a new interactive experience

Roku's new Roklue game turns channel browsing into a fun pop culture challenge, letting you test your knowledge and discover movies and shows to watch.
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Apple is promoting Microsoft Office apps for MacBook Neo, and the target is obvious

Apple is taking a rare approach with the marketing material for its new MacBook Neo, signaling that winning over Windows users is more important for the company than keeping its walled garden perfectly sealed.
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OpenAI’s new GPT-5.4 model makes ChatGPT better at handling your complex, multi-step workflows

OpenAI's new GPT-5.4 model makes ChatGPT better at reasoning and handling multi-step workflows.
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The Nothing Phone 4a Pro makes the Pixel 10a look oh-so-bad at first glance

Nothing's Phone 4a Pro may look like the more exciting option next to the Pixel 10a, but a closer look reveals why Google's mid-ranger still is the more sensible choice.
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Nothing’s new Headphone a brings you the best of the Headphone 1 for $199

Nothing's new Headphone a brings premium features to a budget-friendly price, offering long battery life, adjustable ANC, and much more.
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Nothing Phone 4a Pro shoots for the summit with a metallic makeover and $499 ask

Nothing today unveiled its latest mid-range duo, the Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro, bringing significant design and hardware upgrades over last year’s Phone 3a series. The Pro model in particular takes a major step forward, featuring a refreshed, premium design, more powerful internals, a sharper display, improved cameras, and more, all for a reasonable […]
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Sony will no longer bring its first-party games to PCs, marking a major shift

Sony is reportedly reversing its PC strategy, keeping its biggest first-party PlayStation games exclusive to consoles.
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NotebookLM now lets you turn your work and ideas into cinematic videos

NotebookLM's latest update upgrades Video Overviews, letting you turn your research notes and documents into cinematic AI videos.
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The MacBook Neo may be Apple’s cleverest bait to catch them young

The MacBook Neo makes the jump to macOS easier for students and could quietly shape the next generation of Apple loyalists.