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World of Warcraft is getting a third way to play, and it’s rewriting Vanilla WoW

World of Warcraft Forever gives Blizzard a third version of WoW, with new zones, quests, dungeons, raids, and the Skyborne race coming November 4.
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Anthropic wants everyone to take a chill pill at cooking worryingly powerful AI models

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says frontier AI is advancing faster than safety work can keep up and wants companies to deliberately slow model development.
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How strange it is to be anything at all: A first look at physical AI through Intern 2

I unboxed Autonomous Intern 2 and ended up with a bigger question: what counts as physical AI, and how is it different from embodied AI?
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The iPhone Duo feels like what happens when smartphones run out of ideas

The iPhone Duo arrives years after rivals proved foldables could work, raising questions about Apple’s role in smartphone innovation and the price of novelty.
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MediaTek’s next flagship chip already has a Snapdragon problem

Early Geekbench 7 results put MediaTek’s next flagship chip behind Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon rival in both single-core and multi-core performance.
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Apple’s biggest new health feature skips older Apple Watches

Apple’s new Readiness score is limited to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, leaving older models without one of its biggest new health features.
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How to watch Apple’s September 9 launch event and catch the live reveal of new iPhones

Apple’s September 9 event starts at 1PM ET and is expected to reveal new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. Here’s how to watch it live.
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The best iPhone apps in 2026

The best iPhone apps in 2026 include ChatGPT, Bitwarden, Flighty, Halide, Delta, and more picks for productivity, travel, fitness, photography, and everyday use.
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How much does Netflix cost? Netflix plans and prices in 2026

Netflix costs $8.99 to $26.99 per month in the US. Compare all three Netflix plans, prices, features, extra-member fees, and 4K support.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

How to use Google Docs in 2026: a beginner’s guide

Learn how to use Google Docs in 2026, including creating and formatting documents, sharing, collaboration, tabs, offline access, downloads, and more.
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The best smart home devices for 2026

The best smart home devices for 2026 include smart speakers, locks, thermostats, cameras, lights, robot vacuums, streaming hubs, and more.
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Best streaming devices for 2026: Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and more

We rank the best streaming devices for 2026, including Roku Ultra, Apple TV 4K, Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Google TV Streamer, Onn 4K Pro, and Nvidia Shield TV Pro.
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The best 4K TVs under $500 for 2026

Looking for the best TV under $500? These are the top 4K TVs for 2026, including picks from TCL, Hisense, Panasonic, Roku, and Vizio.
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The best waterproof wireless earbuds for 2026

The best waterproof wireless earbuds for 2026 include durable picks from JBL, Soundcore, Samsung, and TOZO with IP57, IP68, and IPX8 protection.
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The best bone conduction headphones for 2026

The best bone conduction headphones for 2026, including top picks for running, swimming, triathlons, and budget buyers.
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I found 5 cleaning deals worth sweeping up this Labor Day

These five Labor Day cleaning deals include robot vacuums, cordless cleaners, and a handheld from Roborock, Dyson, Yeedi, and Shark.
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I found 6 Labor Day kitchen deals that really cook

These six Labor Day kitchen appliance deals from Amazon and Best Buy include discounts on Ninja, Instant Pot, Cuisinart, and more.
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I found 6 Labor Day audio deals that hit all the right notes

These six Labor Day audio deals from Amazon and Best Buy include standout discounts on Samsung, Sonos, JBL, TCL, and Amazon gear.
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The wearable deals worth buying this Labor Day are surprisingly easy to miss

I checked Amazon and Best Buy's Labor Day wearable sales and found four smartwatch deals from Samsung, Garmin, and Amazfit worth buying.
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Best Buy has serious Labor Day discounts on these 6 appliances

Best Buy's Labor Day appliance sale has big discounts on refrigerators, washers, dryers, and dishwashers. Here are six deals worth considering.
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Skip the junk: these 5 Labor Day charging deals are worth a look

These five Labor Day charging deals include power banks and wall chargers from Anker, UGREEN, INIU, Energizer, and Insignia starting at $12.99
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These 6 Labor Day smart home deals solve real problems

These six Labor Day smart home deals from Amazon and Best Buy include savings on Ring, Nest, eufy, Arlo, and Amazon Echo devices.
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Best Buy’s Labor Day laptop sale has 5 deals I’d actually buy

Best Buy’s Labor Day laptop sale includes deals on gaming laptops, 2-in-1s, Chromebooks, and more. These five discounts stand out.
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I found 6 Labor Day phone deals actually worth buying

I checked Amazon and Best Buy’s Labor Day sales and found six worthwhile phone deals from Apple, Samsung, Motorola, and Nothing.
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I checked Amazon’s Labor Day earbuds deals, and these 6 are worth buying

These are the best Amazon Labor Day earbuds deals I found, including discounts on AirPods Pro 3, Bose, Nothing, and Sony earbuds.
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The best free antivirus software for Mac in 2026

The best free antivirus software for Mac can provide real-time protection or useful on-demand scans. Here are our top free picks for 2026 and what each one leaves out.
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OpenAI and more than 100 companies warn an AI cyberattack surge is coming

OpenAI and more than 100 organizations warn that increasingly capable AI could make cyberattacks more widespread and sophisticated, putting pressure on defenders to act now.
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The US is mulling tariffs that will make your laptops, phones, and gaming consoles pricier

The US is reportedly considering broader semiconductor tariffs that could raise prices on laptops, gaming consoles, and potentially phones if finished electronics are included.
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Adobe Photoshop now has an AI editor for people who’d rather prompt

Adobe is adding an AI Assisted Editor to Photoshop, giving users a prompt-first way to edit images while keeping the traditional Pro Editor intact.
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Samsung built a 1,100Hz gaming monitor because apparently 600Hz wasn’t fast enough

Samsung’s Odyssey G6 gaming monitor can reach 1,100Hz at HD resolution, up from its previously announced 1,040Hz maximum, while still offering 600Hz at QHD.
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Cyberpunk 2077 is giving Samsung’s glasses-free 3D gaming monitor a much-needed boost

Samsung is adding Cyberpunk 2077 support to its Odyssey 3D gaming monitor, giving its glasses-free 3D technology one of its biggest showcases yet.
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Apple Maps has started putting sponsored businesses at the top of search results

Apple Maps has started showing sponsored businesses at the top of search results in the U.S. and Canada, and there’s currently no way to turn the ads off.
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The best free antivirus software for 2026

The best free antivirus software can protect your PC without a subscription. These are our top free picks from Bitdefender, Avast, Microsoft, and more.
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The best RPGs for iPhone and iPad in 2026

The best RPGs for iPhone and iPad in 2026 include Honkai: Star Rail, Stardew Valley, Wuthering Waves, Chrono Trigger, and more.
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The best Mac games in 2026

Looking for the best Mac games in 2026? These 18 picks cover AAA hits, RPGs, strategy games, indies, and options for Apple silicon and Intel Macs.
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The best gaming consoles for 2026

The PS5 is our top gaming console for 2026, but Switch 2, Xbox, PS5 Pro, and Steam Deck all have their strengths. Here’s which one you should buy.
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Silicon Valley wants AI everywhere. It just doesn’t want us to notice

Tech companies are fighting AI slop while doubling down on generative AI, revealing a bigger problem with infinite content and finite human attention.
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YouTube Premium is getting another round of price hikes, and it could hit your wallet soon

YouTube Premium subscribers in several markets are reporting higher prices, with Singapore already confirming increases and more countries potentially following.