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Dominic Fike Talks ‘Rocket’ Mixtape, Fatherhood & ‘Babydoll’ Resurgence
Dominic Fike has released his mixtape “Rocket” in 2025, a project whose title stems from a word he had carried in his mind for years, eventually naming his son after it too. The 12-track collection brings together previously unreleased songs, fan favourites and long-requested demos ahead of his next studio album, marking a milestone in…
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Apple’s rumored upgrades to its Mac lineup go beyond touchscreens
Bloomberg reports that Apple is preparing a broad wave of Mac updates over the next couple of years, extending well beyond the previously rumoured OLED touchscreen for the MacBook Pro. Nearly all of Apple’s laptop and desktop lines are due for chip upgrades and, in some cases, design overhauls, suggesting a significant refresh cycle for…
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Before you disable Google Play Protect, here’s what you need to know
Google has outlined how Android users can disable Play Protect, the built-in security system it launched in 2017, while warning that doing so removes important safeguards against malware and data theft. The feature acts as a free first line of defence, scanning apps both from the Play Store and other sources, flagging privacy risks and…
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Colorado thinks it found the answer to EV battery recycling’s biggest challenge
Colorado has enacted a new law, SB26-003, requiring automakers to take responsibility for collecting and recycling used electric vehicle batteries, aiming to solve a growing problem as EV adoption increases across the state. Used batteries are bulky, heavy and expensive to transport, leaving smaller salvage yards struggling to dispose of them safely; by shifting the…
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Preorder a New Samsung Galaxy Z Device, and Get Up to a $350 Amazon Gift Card for Free
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra and Flip8 handsets, along with the Galaxy Watch9, are now available for preorder ahead of their 7 August release. Customers who preorder through Amazon can also receive a free gift card worth up to $350, offering a notable discount on devices that otherwise carry high price tags. The…
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The best back-to-school deals of 2026: Laptops, backpacks, dorm essentials and more
Fox News has rounded up back-to-school deals for 2026, covering discounted laptops, backpacks and dorm essentials to help parents and students save money ahead of the new school year. The article groups recommendations by school stage — elementary, middle/high school and college — noting that needs shift from basic supplies to tech and dorm gear…
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Science Corporation’s vision-restoring chip wins EU approval
Science Corporation, a brain-computer interface start-up founded by former Neuralink president Max Hodak, has won approval from Europe’s medical device regulator to sell PRIMA, a chip implant that restores vision lost to age-related macular degeneration. The device has also received a designation from the US Food and Drug Administration that marks the first step towards…
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Yope raises $12.3M to build a private social network without algorithms or ads
London-based startup Yope has raised $12.3 million in a seed round led by Northzone to build a private social network aimed at young people, deliberately avoiding the algorithmic feeds, advertising and public content that define giants like Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram. The app is built around “micro communities” — small groups of real-life friends…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra: Which new foldable is better for you?
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a new, more premium Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra at its Galaxy Unpacked event in London, giving buyers two large-screen foldables to choose from for the first time. The Fold 8 Ultra, starting at $2,099.99, effectively succeeds the Z Fold 7 with a taller, larger design,…
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Menlo Ventures’ Matt Murphy explains why Anthropic is winning (and it’s not the model)
Anthropic’s revenue has surged to a $47 billion run rate by May 2026, up from $9 billion in 2025, growth that early investor Matt Murphy of Menlo Ventures says outpaces anything he has witnessed in 25 years of venture investing, including the internet, mobile and first cloud booms. In a TechCrunch Equity podcast episode, Murphy…