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Converting your Android Auto to wireless is easy with an adapter
Cutting the cord in your car is a simple upgrade.
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$497M Historical Epic Rides ‘The Odyssey’s Coattails to Streaming Success
Christopher Nolan’s new film adaptation of Homer’s *The Odyssey*, starring Matt Damon, has vastly exceeded box-office expectations on its opening weekend, and the surge of interest has spilled over into renewed streaming popularity for 2004’s *Troy*, another film drawn from the same source material. The knock-on effect highlights how a high-profile blockbuster can revive interest…
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Indie Devs Unfairly Attacked Over Sony Decision to Stop Making Discs
Independent developers promoting their PS5 games on social media are being unfairly caught up in backlash over Sony’s decision to stop producing physical discs from 2028, according to Push Square. The controversy stems from PlayStation’s official accounts retweeting indie studios’ own promotional posts, which then draw a flood of “No Disc, No Buy” complaints aimed…
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Controversy-laiden Disco Elysium and Zero Parades studio ZA/UM to lay off large chunk of staff once more
ZA/UM, the studio behind Disco Elysium and its spiritual successor Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, has announced it will lay off up to 32 staff “across all departments”. The studio said the redundancies were driven by Zero Parades’ weak commercial performance, despite the game receiving critical acclaim, and that its current size was no longer…
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Florida man who allegedly lured women with dating app could have more victims: authorities
Authorities in Palm Beach County, Florida, have appealed for any additional victims to come forward involving a man accused of sexually assaulting women he met through dating apps, including Hinge. Investigators believe there could be more women affected beyond the case that initially triggered the inquiry, raising concern about a possible pattern of predatory behaviour…
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The apps, gadgets, and tools every reader needs
This week’s edition of The Verge’s Installer newsletter, written by David Pierce, rounds up recommended apps, gadgets, films and media for readers to try. It reflects the newsletter’s usual format of curated personal picks, spanning entertainment, software and productivity tools, and matters as a snapshot of what’s currently generating buzz in tech and culture circles.…
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Will AI fix prior authorization—or make it worse?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being deployed to manage “prior authorisation,” the process by which health insurers pre-approve medical treatments, but experts are divided over whether it will ease or worsen a system already widely criticised by patients and doctors. While AI could theoretically speed up approvals for clearly valid claims and reduce harmful delays, critics…
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4 Best Walking Pads for Small Spaces and Standing Desks (2026)
Wired’s 2026 guide rounds up the best walking pads for people who want to keep active while working from a desk, sitting on the sofa or in tight living spaces. The reviewers argue these slim, foldable treadmills offer a quieter, more compact alternative to traditional treadmills, helping counter the health effects of prolonged sitting while…
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OpenAI will start notifying parents if their teen has been kicked off of ChatGPT
OpenAI is expanding its ChatGPT parental controls so that parents or guardians with a linked teen account will now be notified if their child’s account is suspended for violating policies on violence, including violent threats or acts. This builds on controls introduced last year that let parents set usage hours, restrict sensitive content, and receive…
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Gianni Infantino unlikely to face IOC sanctions over Balogun red card scandal
Gianni Infantino appears set to avoid punishment from the International Olympic Committee despite a formal complaint alleging he breached political neutrality rules over the Folarin Balogun red card affair. The human rights group FairSquare lodged the complaint after Donald Trump revealed he had personally called the Fifa president to seek a review of Balogun’s suspension…