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Samsung has new Galaxy headphones in the works
Samsung is reportedly developing its first over-ear Galaxy headphones in more than a decade, potentially positioning them against premium rivals such as Apple’s AirPods Max and Sony’s XM range. If released, the Galaxy H1 would expand Samsung’s audio line beyond Galaxy Buds and give it a presence in the high-end wireless headphone market. Code found…
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Palworld developer tempers expectations for version 1.1 update
Palworld’s publishing lead has clarified that developer Pocketpair does not plan to spend a year creating a “massive” version 1.1 update. The comment followed a request for player suggestions that prompted increasingly ambitious ideas, and appears intended to set realistic expectations while confirming that support for the survival game will continue. The lead initially asked…
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5 Decades Ago Today, Waylon Jennings Hit No. 1 With the Outlaw Country Album That Took on Neil Young, the Marshall Tucker Band, and Featured a Grammy-Winning Classic
On 14 August 1976, Waylon Jennings’ *Are You Ready for the Country* reached number one on the US Top Country Albums chart, where it spent 10 non-consecutive weeks. The album became one of Jennings’ strongest chart performers and earned RIAA Gold certification, illustrating the commercial appeal of his outlaw-country approach despite mixed critical reviews. The…
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Google will now allow users to remove visible watermarks from AI content
Google plans to let users remove the visible AI watermark from images and videos generated by several of its models, while retaining less obvious provenance markers. The change matters because visible labels are designed to help people quickly recognise AI-generated material, but Google says it is trying to balance that safety benefit with creative control…
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What we know about the alleged Iranian hacks on U.S. water utilities
A series of cyberattacks has reportedly affected water utilities across the United States since late July, raising concerns about the security of critical infrastructure. Although the US government has not publicly attributed the incidents, Iranian state-backed hackers are the leading suspects, and the scale of the campaign may represent an escalation beyond previous opportunistic attacks.…
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A New ‘Far Side’ Comic Has Officially Appeared After Weeks-Long Absence
The Far Side’s official website has resumed posting its “Daily Dose” selection of classic cartoons after several weeks without updates. The return matters to fans because the feature is a regular way to revisit Gary Larson’s work, which remains popular despite the strip ending more than 30 years ago. Five classic panels were added on…
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Read-it-later app Pocket shut down down — here are the best alternatives
Following Mozilla’s closure of Pocket, TechCrunch highlights several read-it-later and bookmarking services that have attracted users seeking replacements, with many supporting imports from Pocket. The alternatives vary from straightforward article saving to broader link management, audio playback and AI-assisted organisation. – Matter: free iOS app and browser extensions; $79.99 yearly subscription adds enhanced transcriptions, integrations…
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Recording Academy May Revamp New Asian Pop Category For 2027 Awards
The Recording Academy is consulting Asian pop artists and industry figures over its new Best Asian Pop Music Performance Grammy category, which could be redesigned for the 2027 awards. The review follows BTS’s decision not to submit recordings in protest, arguing that music should not be divided by region or language. The category was announced…
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Google must make it easier to install alternative app stores, judge orders
A US judge has ordered Google to make it easier for Android users to find and install alternative app stores through Google Play, saying its current approach creates unnecessary anti-competitive barriers. The ruling matters because it strengthens remedies from Google’s antitrust case with Epic Games, which found that Google held a monopoly over Android app…