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TCL Launches $249 Tablet
The TCL Tab A1 NXTPAPER features an 11-inch eye-friendly display and a long-lasting 8,000mAh battery, available now in the US for a promotional price of $249.99
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Anker Unveils Foldable 25W MagSafe Charger
Anker's Prime Qi2 25W Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charger supports up to 25 watts of MagSafe charging and can charge an iPhone 17 Pro to 50% in 26 minutes, while Apple's upcoming iPhone Ultra may also support MagSafe charging despite its thin design
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Grok AI Chatbot Down
Over 1,000 users reported issues with the social media platform's AI chatbot, but the problem was resolved by 2:55 PM ET, with reports dropping significantly
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Claude Fable 5.1 Launches with 25% Price Cut
Anthropic's latest model boasts improved performance, reduced costs, and enhanced safeguards, with Fable 5.1 available now and Mythos 5.1 available through trusted access programs
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XGIMI Unveils Aura 3 Projectors
The new Aura 3 Pro and Aura 3 Max models boast up to 5700 lumens brightness and 8000:1 contrast ratio, making them ideal for home entertainment and gaming
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Lobster Hatchery Boosts Survival
The National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow, UK, is raising juvenile European lobsters to increase their chances of survival, as scientists study the effects of human activity on marine life and launch new space telescopes to explore the Universe
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Nexus Mods Acquires SteamDB
Modding platform Nexus Mods has acquired SteamDB, a Steam-focused independent database, to improve mod update tracking and troubleshooting for PC gamers
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Acer Unveils 1,000Hz Monitor
Acer's new 24-inch Predator XB253Q U1 monitor boasts a 1,000Hz refresh rate and 1080p resolution, targeting esports enthusiasts, alongside seven other new monitors with OLED panels and dynamic refresh rates
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70% of Kindle Fans Consider Switching After DRM Crackdown
A poll of over 2,100 ebook enthusiasts reveals a significant backlash against Amazon's strengthened digital rights management, with many turning to Kobo or Boox instead
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WhatsApp Flaw Exposes Photos
A privacy flaw in WhatsApp's 'create with AI' feature allows anyone to view photos on certain Android phones without unlocking them, affecting devices from OPPO and vivo
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AI Assistant Claude Can Now Use Your Computer in Background
Claude's new feature allows users to work uninterrupted while the AI handles tasks, available in beta on Mac for Pro and Max plan users
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Google Vids Turns Docs Into Videos
Google Vids now supports converting PDFs, Google Docs, and Word files into video summaries using AI-generated scripts and narration, available for Business, Enterprise, and Education plans, as well as Google AI Plus, Pro, or Ultra subscribers
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Google Home Dubs User 'Fish Lemon'
Gemini for Home feature gives user unwanted nickname after conversation about cooking fish, and it won't go away
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Thousands Locked Out of Samsung Accounts
Multiple users report random deactivation of Samsung accounts, supposedly for security reasons, with some speculating alias email addresses may be the cause
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Googlebooks To Auto-Sort Files
New devices, expected in mid-September, will use AI to organize files into topic-based folders, accessible via desktop widgets and shareable with Gemini Notebook
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Razer Unveils $99.99 Prio Controller
The compact, foldable device supports both iOS and Android and works with various gaming platforms, including Xbox Cloud Gaming and Steam Link
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SK Hynix Breaks Ground on $4B AI Chip Plant
The Indiana facility, set to begin production in 2029, will support 1,000 jobs and help address the global memory shortage, with the US government committing $958 million in funding
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6 Things Jailbroken Kindles Can Do
Bypass Amazon's restrictions and unlock new features, including loading and exporting books in various formats without conversion, on your jailbroken Kindle
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Google Photos Tests Customizable Collections Tab
A new reorganizing tool allows users to reorder or hide items for a cleaner layout, with a dedicated Customize button and simple interface
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New Chair Tracks Your Body
The Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2 ergonomic chair uses real-time gravity sensing to track your head, back, lumbar area, and arms, providing continuous support and comfort
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Android 17 Update Gives Status Bar More Space
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 brings improved status bar customization, one-time installation permissions, and fixes for overheating and reboots
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Firefox Blocks Ads on iOS
Mozilla launches built-in ad blocker for Firefox on iOS, using Apple's WebKit Content Blocker technology to block third-party ads and trackers
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Rick and Morty Renewed for 12 Seasons
The sci-fi comedy series, inspired by The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy and Quantum Leap, has achieved mainstream success despite initial doubts about its premise and will also get a movie spinoff
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SB Energy Offers OpenAI $5.5Bn in Warrants
The AI infrastructure company has filed for an initial public offering and plans to list on the Nasdaq, aiming to raise between $5 billion and $7 billion, with Nvidia committing $3 billion to the offering