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How long is a new MacBook actually supposed to last?
A new MacBook’s useful life varies with its specification, workload and Apple’s software support, rather than following a fixed replacement timetable. The article estimates that most models receive around eight years of first-party support, making this a key consideration given their cost and limited upgradeability. It bases this estimate on roughly six years of major…
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Engadget review recap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Meta Glasses and more
Engadget has rounded up five recent product reviews, covering foldable phones, smart glasses, cameras and a budget gaming laptop. – Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: its shorter, wider design is praised for gaming and video viewing. – Meta Glasses: affordable and good value, but less refined than Optics or Oakley alternatives. – DJI Osmo Pocket…
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If you think kids will respect a robot teacher, you have never met a kid | Dave Schilling
The article criticises a New York school district’s now-paused plan to spend $60,000 on a humanoid robot teaching assistant called Sally. The writer argues that pupils are unlikely to respect or engage seriously with a robot, and questions whether the proposal represents a useful educational investment. Sally was intended for high-school technology and robotics classes…
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The great British switch-off: how floating retreats, mobile-free pubs and sauna book groups are freeing people from their smartphones
A growing number of UK groups and venues are encouraging people to spend time without smartphones, using activities such as phone lockboxes, social events and retreats to break patterns of doomscrolling. The trend matters because many participants say enforced separation helps them feel more present, connect more easily with others and reconsider how much time…
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A deep dive into Nvidia’s Vera CPU and the Olympus cores that power it
Nvidia has detailed Vera, its first fully custom CPU, marking a direct challenge to Intel and AMD in cloud and datacentre computing. The Arm-based processor is intended both to manage GPUs in forthcoming Vera Rubin AI systems and to run AI-agent workloads, with its design focused on reducing processing bottlenecks. Several major cloud providers, including…
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Lenovo’s first Googlebooks have leaked
Leaked images suggest Lenovo is developing three devices for Google’s forthcoming Googlebooks initiative: two laptops and a detachable 2-in-1 tablet. The leak matters because it offers the first indication of the hardware that may accompany Google’s Android-based successor approach to ChromeOS, and suggests the platform may extend beyond conventional laptops. The devices reportedly include two…
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With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC
The Sharge Disk Pro 2 Ultra is presented as a much more capable portable SSD enclosure than its predecessors, combining expandable storage with a USB-C hub, HDMI output and magnetic phone mounting. The Verge’s hands-on review argues that this versatility makes it a credible everyday-carry accessory for laptops, phones, handhelds and Nintendo Switch consoles, despite…
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Google plans to exempt sanctioned nations from Android developer verification
Google says Android devices in sanctioned countries will be exempt from its forthcoming developer-verification checks, allowing unverified apps to be installed locally. However, developers living in those countries will reportedly be unable to complete verification, which could prevent them from distributing apps easily to users elsewhere; this marks a significant restriction on Android’s traditionally open…