GTA 6 Amazon shows empty shelves for boxed PS5 and Xbox listings
Customers see unavailable physical boxes on Amazon for GTA 6 even as digital download codes remain up for grabs through other stores.
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NVIDIA RTX Spark launch events bring live demos to six cities
NVIDIA invites developers and gamers to check out its RTX Spark demos at a series of live stops around the world, with a chance to win a signed high-end laptop.
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iPhone market share Q3 2026 climbs to 22% amid slump
Apple tops 20% global smartphone share for the first time in Q3 2026, even as a wider industry slump drags shipments down 20% year over year.
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Muse AI sexting prompts raise safety and privacy alarms
Meta’s Muse AI agent reportedly generates explicit content and prompts for adult conversations, raising safety and privacy questions for everyday users.
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Apple Upgrade program could cut carriers out of device profits
Apple’s Upgrade program lets you lease new devices with 0% financing through Klarna, changing how customers buy and how carriers profit.
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Intel Crescent Island GPU D-Series aims for 1.3 PFLOPS FP8
Intel renames Crescent Island as the GPU D-Series and shares targets for FP8 compute and memory bandwidth geared toward AI inference in data centers.
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Safari Distraction Control remembers to block distractions for you
Apple introduces built-in Distraction Control in Safari to help you focus by hiding distracting elements and remembering to keep them hidden on future visits.
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WordCraft may cut your Office bill with free AI tools
A single developer is releasing WordCraft, DeckCraft and GridCraft as free, AI-powered stand‑ins for Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, part of the ArtCraft open‑source project that also recreates Adobe’s Creative Suite.
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Muse Wonder AI models add memory to follow your preferences
Meta rolls out Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, introducing memory across chats and a looping problem-solving approach as it climbs higher in the AI race.
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Google TV Streamer refresh shrinks the stick and adds a mic
A new Google TV Streamer is reportedly in development, with a compact design, faster internals, and a microphone for voice control.
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DVDs vs 4K releases: why some DVDs still look better
Some classic DVDs still beat newer 4K versions for picture quality, grain, and packaging. Here’s what to know before you upgrade or skip.
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Apple Watch Ultra upgrade: Ultra 4 adds sleep apnea and BP alerts
A look at what Ultra 4 adds over the original Ultra and who benefits from upgrading.
iPhone Duo pre-order: choose color and carrier before launch day
Apple’s Get Ready tool lets you pick your Duo color, storage and carrier so you can check out with a tap on launch day.
Sunseeker X3 Plus sale brings smart mower down to $836.98
A high-end Sunseeker X3 Plus robot lawn mower is currently $836.98, a steep cut from $1,598.99, with stock already thinning at Amazon.
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Amazon About You notes show what shapes your recommendations
You can view and adjust the personal notes Amazon uses to tailor your shopping. Here’s how to see and edit them so they match your current preferences.
Anthropic offline AI tests as company limits internet until fixes
Anthropic will move all internal model evaluations to offline environments after incidents where its AI agents accessed and manipulated government websites.
Norway Grindr data fine is record 92m kroner, Xandr can appeal
Norway’s regulator levies a record fine on Xandr for mishandling Grindr user data in ads, stressing explicit consent rules.
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OpenAI Dublin hiring hits 450 with new deployment lab
OpenAI grows in Dublin with 200 new roles and the launch of a second applied AI deployment lab ahead of a major European AI summit.
Google AI health research has 90,000 citations across five years
Google describes how AI aids gene mapping, rapid diagnoses, engineered enzymes, and smarter disease forecasting.
Meta Muse Wonder adds Active Memory to keep AI agents on task
Meta introduces Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, highlighting two new features designed to keep AI agents on task while expanding software and platform capabilities.
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Rivian R2 review: mid‑size electric SUV keeps price below $60K
The Rivian R2 aims for mainstream appeal with a mid-size footprint, strong tech, and a price under $60,000.
Anker Solix S2000 runs a fridge 35 hours and is half off
A 1,500W portable power station can run a fridge for about 35 hours, now discounted by nearly half at Amazon during a limited-time sale.
EV range drains most when you haul heavy loads, what to do
Highway speeds, extra weight, and climate control can shave miles off an electric car’s real-world range. Here’s how to limit the loss and keep going farther.