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Google ordered to open Android and Search to rivals in Europe
The European Union has ordered Google to open up key parts of Android and Google Search to rival companies, in a move that could significantly weaken its grip on two of the most important platforms in tech. The decisions, issued under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), require Google to give competing AI assistants and…
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Hyundai reportedly looking to take total control of robotics giant Boston Dynamics
Hyundai is reportedly preparing to buy out SoftBank’s remaining stake in Boston Dynamics, which would give the South Korean carmaker full ownership of the robotics firm. Hyundai already holds 80% of the company, having acquired it in 2020, and is now examining its contractual position ahead of purchasing SoftBank’s outstanding 9.9% share. Bloomberg reports the…
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Apple AirDrop, Android Quick Share flaws put phones at risk
Six new vulnerabilities in AirDrop and Quick Share could let nearby hackers exploit your phone in airports, coffee shops and crowded venues.
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OnePlus, the ‘Flagship-Killer’ Smartphone Brand, Is All but Dead
The original OnePlus phone disrupted the mobile market 13 years ago with its affordable price and top-end specs. Now, the company is exiting North America and Europe to focus on China.
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xAI sues Grok user for generating nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes
xAI has filed a lawsuit against Terry Wayne Harwood, a 67-year-old South Carolina man, accusing him of using its Grok chatbot to generate nonconsensual sexualised images of adults and children. The case, filed in Texas, is notable as one of the first lawsuits an AI company has brought against its own user, signalling that xAI…
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AppleCare+ prices just went up for Macs and iPads
Applecare+ prices for Mac, MacBook and iPad products just rose by $.50 per month or $5 per year.
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The social media ban sceptic: are we getting it wrong on kids, tech and mental health?
Canadian psychologist Candice Odgers, who has studied adolescent mental health for 25 years, is challenging the widely accepted view that social media bans are the best way to protect young people online, arguing that such measures are likely to make things worse rather than better. Her position puts her at odds with Jonathan Haidt, author…
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Billionaire’s assistant who allegedly stole a fortune from her wealthy boss to fund her lavish life of luxury is stuck in a ritzy psychiatric clinic to the stars – as she’s hit by even more charges
An assistant accused of stealing a substantial sum from her billionaire employer to bankroll a luxury lifestyle is currently being held at an exclusive psychiatric facility as authorities bring additional charges against her. The case has drawn attention both for the scale of the alleged theft from a wealthy benefactor and for the unusual circumstances…
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Fantasy Tactical RPG Langrisser: Sea of Sword Announced with Debut Trailer
Developer BlackJack Studio revealed the next game in the long-running Langrisser RPG franchise with a debut teaser trailer on Thursday. Titled Langrisser: Sea of Sword, it marks a next-generation leap for the series. It’s releasing globally on iOS, Android, Steam, and PC and is officially open for pre-registration now. The Langrisser series has been going…
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Skullcandy Crusher 1080 review: Haptic bass meets whisper-quiet ANC
Skullcandy’s new flagship Crusher 1080 headphones blend Bose audio and big bass.