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The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Is One of the Best PC Gaming Controllers Under $50, and It’s Less Than Half That Price
IGN reports that Amazon has reduced the lavender 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless PC Gaming Controller from $29.99 to $23.99, a 20% discount. The article presents it as a strong budget option for PC and handheld gaming, particularly for buyers seeking features normally associated with more expensive controllers. The controller has Hall Effect magnetic joysticks and…
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EXCLUSIVE: Hawley expands USPS probe with blistering letter accusing chief of dodging Congress
Senator Josh Hawley has expanded his oversight investigation into the US Postal Service, accusing Postmaster General David Steiner of failing to respond adequately to Congress. The dispute matters because it concerns the postal service’s accountability to elected lawmakers and its management of potential operational changes. In a strongly worded letter, the Missouri Republican demanded records…
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T-Mobile bungled forced plan migration, canceling some users’ free lines
T-Mobile’s automatic migration of customers from older mobile plans has mistakenly removed some longstanding free-line promotions, leading to unexpected bill increases and complaints. The error matters because affected customers may lose benefits accumulated through years of loyalty promotions, on top of planned price rises of up to $6 per line. T-Mobile said technical delays meant…
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It’s official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android
The European Commission has adopted legally binding Digital Markets Act measures requiring Google to open Android more fully to rival AI assistants and share search data with competing search providers in the EU. The rules aim to reduce Google’s advantage as an Android and search “gatekeeper”, potentially giving users more choice and helping smaller rivals…
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Do Face Masks Help With Wildfire Smoke? Yes, But More Is Needed
Wildfire smoke can pose serious health risks far beyond the fire zone, as tiny particles travel hundreds of miles and can enter the lungs and bloodstream. The article advises people to monitor local air quality, reduce exposure and create cleaner indoor air, particularly during hazardous conditions. People with asthma, weakened immune systems, children and older…
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Netflix reveals around 300 titles have used generative AI
Netflix has confirmed that around 300 titles on its platform have used generative AI, mostly during post-production, as the streaming giant leans further into the technology to cut costs and speed up output. The company disclosed the figure in its second-quarter earnings report, framing AI as a means of delivering “higher quality output more quickly…
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xAI can’t deny Grok makes CSAM anymore. So it’s suing users.
xAI has sued a user it alleges used its Grok chatbot to create illegal child sexual abuse material and non-consensual sexualised images. The case matters because it is the company’s first known lawsuit over such alleged misuse and comes amid growing scrutiny of whether Grok’s safeguards adequately prevent harmful image generation. The defendant, Terry Wayne…
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MLB bans using dugout iPads for AI-powered in-game strategy calls
Major League Baseball has barred teams from using dugout iPads to run generative AI tools that recommend substitutions, pitch calls or other live tactical decisions. The mid-season rule change aims to preserve decisions traditionally made by players and coaches, reflecting concern that AI could exert too much influence over the game. The commissioner’s office reportedly…
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Researcher poisons open-weight AI model for under $100
A cybersecurity researcher demonstrated that an open-weight AI model can be cheaply and quickly altered to introduce a hidden backdoor, raising concerns about the security of the AI supply chain. The experiment matters because users and organisations may struggle to detect when a model has been manipulated to produce insecure code or misuse connected tools.…