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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
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Mosaic: 1st Widely Used Web Browser
Developed in 1993, Mosaic became available on Unix, Windows, and Macintosh by September 1993, popularizing the World Wide Web with its user-friendly interface and image display capabilities
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€249 Homey Portal Simplifies Smart Homes
Anthom's new device features a 2.8-inch touchscreen and stainless-steel rotary dial, allowing users to control lights, music, and temperature without needing their phone
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Poco F9 Ultra Packs 10,000-Nit Display
The new flagship phone features a glowing Bose subwoofer and a large 8,050mAh battery with 100W charging, priced under $800
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Alienware 16X Aurora: $1,979 Gaming Laptop
The Alienware 16X Aurora boasts a 16-inch OLED display and strong productivity performance, but its 5.66-pound weight and limited battery life make it better suited for desk duty
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Honda, Nissan Unite On Vehicle Software
Japanese automakers aim to roll out joint software in fiscal 2029, cutting development costs and gaining ground on rivals like Tesla
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RavynOS: New Open-Source OS Brings macOS Features
RavynOS, a pre-alpha operating system based on Darwin and FreeBSD, aims to bring macOS features like clean design and global menus to a new platform, while Darling, a translation layer, allows running macOS software on Linux
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USDA Shelves Cyclospora Research Amid Funding Cuts
Two research projects defunded by Congress, third project relocated from Maryland to Iowa despite record-breaking outbreak of foodborne parasite
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Google Removes 10,000+ MV2 Extensions
uBlock Origin among removed extensions, citing stronger security and performance in Manifest V3, affecting Chrome and other Chromium browsers
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Apple's 40-Year-Old Interface Guide
The 1982 Apple IIe guide devoted nine pages to user observation and testing, a method still used today, with later guides like the 1987 desktop book compressing it to just one page
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AirPods With Cameras To Boost Spatial Audio
Apple's upcoming AirPods with cameras could launch in fall 2027, improving spatial audio head tracking by detecting the display the wearer is looking at
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Samsung's S26 Ultra Fix Backfires
A software update meant to fix the red tint issue on the Galaxy S26 Ultra has instead introduced small red dots on some screens, with others seeing the tint migrate to the top and bottom
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xTool F2 Ultra UV Laser Engraver: $4,299
The xTool F2 Ultra UV uses a 355 nm UV laser to cut and engrave materials without burning them, with a work area of 200 x 200 mm and a retail price starting at $4,299
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200M Feature Phone Users Get Digital Payments
PhonePe's UPI 123Pay enables digital transactions without internet, targeting rural and semi-urban areas with limited connectivity
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3 Brave Settings To Supercharge Your Browser
Unlock video playlists, offline playback and custom ad-blocking with these hidden features in the Brave browser
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Google Launches $129 Pokémon Sleep Fitbit Air
The special-edition device, featuring a 'Sleepy Blue' band with a sleeping Pikachu design, is available for preorder and ships on September 15, allowing users to track sleep metrics and earn in-game rewards
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Dolly Parton's 300M Book Legacy
One free book a month sent to eligible children from birth to age 5, totaling 60 books by program's end
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NASA Highlights Congaree National Park's Unique Ecosystem
The Forested Floodplains of Congaree National Park feature on NASA's Earth Observatory website, showcasing the park's old-growth forests and diverse wildlife
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Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches Aug 30
NASA will broadcast the launch live from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as the telescope sets out to study dark energy, exoplanets, and cosmic structures with a field of view 100 times larger than Hubble's
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Astronauts Replace Failed ISS Antenna In 6.5-Hour Spacewalk
Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot conducted the 283rd spacewalk in ISS history, aiming to restore communication links between the station and Mission Control
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Tesla Recalls 3M Cars in China
The recall, which affects several models including the Model 3 and Model Y, is part of a larger record vehicle recall of 4.3 million vehicles by various automakers in China over emergency door release concerns
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Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Edible Cookies
Researchers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale have developed a process to convert recycled plastic and agricultural waste into edible cookies, called µBites, using genetically engineered yeast