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How to cancel your Whoop membership (and why you may want to)
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Perplexity's Hybrid Compute splits sensitive tasks between cloud and local AI
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Amazon is sued by the FTC and 22 states for 'secretly' overcharging advertisers since 2019
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Lake Ontario is now 'Lake America' on Apple Maps
President Trump reportedly "reached out directly" to the company.
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If you're running out of space on your iPhone, there might be unused data hiding in places you wouldn't expect.
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How to organize and group your Safari tabs in macOS 27
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Apple adds more allegations to its trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI
It claims a laptop proves that a former employee accessed and used proprietary files for the AI company.
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Phil Schiller reportedly steps down as Apple's App Store and product event chief
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How to soft and hard reset your iPhone
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If you're having trouble getting into your iPhone, you'll need your old passcode or Apple Account password.
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How to adjust the audio settings for your AirPods (and why you should)
If you want to enhance the sound of your AirPods even further, we've got you. Let's dig into some settings that will level up your listening experience.
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Apple prototyped a stylus for the foldable iPhone that we may never see
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Things to know before using your MacBook outside
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Want to speed up your MacBook? Do these things first
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Verizon tempts new customers with "free" iPhone deals, but do you really save compared to Apple's own Upgrade program?
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This is the best setting and placement for your Dolby Atmos soundbar
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GTA VI extended look got 31 million views on Netflix despite six-hour exclusivity window
GTA VI extended look took the top spot on Netflix’s movie rankings for the last week of August.
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Apple Arcade just got this retro-inspired gem
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The wildest video game budgets can't hold a candle to GTA 6
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People are grafting a pre-release version of DLSS 5 onto their favorite games with unspectacular results.
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Pokémon Champions review: Peak monster battling
If you want to be the very best, Pokémon Champions is your new arena.
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GTA 6 'demo' delivers malware directly to your PC
Despite what some scam sites may try to tell you, Rockstar has not made any of GTA 6 available to play in advance.
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James Pond's creator is not happy with the series' allegedly AI-generated legacy collection
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The Steam release was supposed to get fans excited for an upcoming remake.
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Samsung's wild new Odyssey lineup includes a 1,100Hz gaming monitor
Also shown off was the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9.
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Finally, a large ultrawide monitor with tons of vertical screen space.
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A new Android Find Hub feature will help you remember where you put important things
Google also announced a new visual assistant for Gemini Live and Keep integration with Messages.
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Google brings its Pics image editor to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers
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Google Maps has changed Lake Ontario to Lake America for US users
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Android Auto not working? Here's what to check first
Chances are there's a connection issue between your phone and car if Android auto isn't working.
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Unless you've put some custom software on your phone, Android Auto will work on nearly all modern phones.
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Encrypted Client Hello rolls out on Android 17 to make the web more secure.
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Meta's new AI transcription model can distinguish between multiple speakers and languages in real-time
The latest release from Meta Superintelligence Lab is a powerful transcription model.
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Meta's settlement could force its biggest competitors to reshape their apps.
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The UK government now wants time limits for teens on Facebook and Instagram.
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How to disable your digital wallet if you lose your phone
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BT's old copper network could be worth over $2 billion
Landlines are finding a second life as valuable scrap metal.
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GoPro says it's moving into AI data centers as part of a $285 million merger
The company says its also planning a push into defense, robotics and aerospace.
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Sonos' Ace Ultra headphones can swap audio with any Sonos speaker
The upgraded headphones also feature improved ANC and longer battery life.
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NVIDIA's controversial DLSS 5 finally arrives this week, but there's little reason to celebrate it.
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Here's how Nintendo missed the mark with the GameCube console
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People still swear by this quirky controller, leading to Nintendo supporting it for 25 years and counting.
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Skip the 5K monitor for gaming and go with a 4K instead — here's why
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'Reasonable' consumers know they don't own digital downloads, Sony says
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Engadget review recap: Google's Pixel 11 series and more
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Android stuck in Safe Mode? Here's how to turn it off
You're just a few taps away from getting your Android phone out of safe mode and back to normal.
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Honor crammed a gimbal camera into a phone in a promising hardware experiment.
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Instagram will demote AI-generated influencers if they don't clearly label their account
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"The public square is open again, and definitely not affiliated with X in any way."
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Blue Origin wins NASA contract for telecommunications on Mars
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You can use your phone as a Roku remote (and it's free)
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TV & Movies (5)
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Are all TVs at risk from burn-in? Here's how to avoid the problem altogether
OLED screens run the biggest risk of burn-in, but with a little common sense you can mitigate the issue.
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The new Street Fighter movie trailer looks fun in all the right ways
The Street Fighter movie looks silly and campy and that's just fine!
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What is the best direction to face your subwoofer?
The physical setup of a subwoofer can be the difference between bass that swallows you up and bass that seems to come from a specific spot.
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How to check if your TV is playing in 4K or not
There's plenty of 4K content to watch on your 4K TV, but not everything is in Ultra HD. Thankfully, you can check what you're currently seeing.
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IMAX or LieMax? How to tell the difference
The IMAX logo doesn't always tell you what kind of screen or projector you're getting.
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Wearables (4)
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It's time you realized the usefulness of the smartwatch flashlight feature
Several Garmin watches offer a built-in LED flashlight, but even if you have another brand, you likely have a decent light on your wrist.
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Garmin Cirqa review: A fine but utterly inessential smart band
Garmin's Cirqa band lacks the software and AI insights to make it a true Whoop rival.
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Why would you pay $359 for the most expensive Whoop membership?
Whoop Life is the highest tier of membership to the Whoop platform, and it does offer more data than the less expensive levels.
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Speedo launches its own smart swim wearable
Speedo is offering up its own take on smart swimming goggles, but it won't offer feedback while you're in the water.
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Xbox (5)
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What free gifts does Xbox give you on your birthday?
During your birthday week, you can claim a special gift from Xbox. Let's see what it is and how to claim it.
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Xbox Project Helix is a 'family of devices,' CEO reveals
Asha Sharma said Xbox is developing a ‘great family of devices’ for Helix.
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Xbox Insiders will soon be able to create digital versions of their physical games
Thousands of Xbox One and Series X titles will support the new disc-to-digital feature.
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Preorders for Xbox's anniversary collection are open (for some) and the bundle costs $900
The Xbox 25th anniversary bundle includes a translucent green Series X, a similarly-colored controller and a digital download of Halo: Campaign Evolved.
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IKEA and Xbox have fully unveiled their new furniture collection at Gamescom
Who hasn’t dreamt of sitting on a green stool modeled like a thumbstick?
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