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These new Switch 2 accessories are already discounted

These new Switch 2 accessories are already discounted Hori’s new Switch 2 accessories are now available at Amazon with discounts ranging from 30% to 40%. The Puff Pouch carrying case, originally priced at $44.99, is now $29.99 and comes out on June 16th. The Hori Switch 2 crossbody shoulder bag, which offers similar storage capacity, […]

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Tesla’s iPhone app now supports Live Activities for Supercharging

Tesla’s iPhone app now supports Live Activities for Supercharging Tesla’s latest iOS app update (4.45.0) now supports Live Activities for Supercharging, allowing users to view their car’s Supercharging progress on their phone’s lock screen. The feature provides real-time updates on charging sessions, including time left, charge percentage, estimated cost, and charge speed. Supercharger Live Activities […]

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Syracuse University Introduced Its New AI Platform for Teaching and Learning

Syracuse University Introduced Its New AI Platform for Teaching and Learning Syracuse University has introduced its new AI platform, MentorAI, which allows instructors to create AI tutors without requiring prompt-engineering expertise. The platform generates an agent that can answer student questions, surface key points, or embed directly into Blackboard after uploading a syllabus, slide deck, […]

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Spotify is adding a Following feed for podcasts

Spotify is adding a Following feed for podcasts Spotify is introducing a new Following feed for podcasts to help users keep track of their favorite shows and discover new ones. The new feature will provide a dedicated place to catch the latest episodes of podcasts you follow, making it easier to stay up-to-date. Podcast recommendations […]

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Scuf is finally adding Hall effect sticks to some of its wireless controllers

Scuf is finally adding Hall effect sticks to some of its wireless controllers Scuf is updating its wireless controllers to include Hall effect sticks, which are drift-resistant and more common in other brands like 8BitDo, Razer, and GameSir. The updated models will be available for PC ($149.99 Envision, $199.99 Envision Pro) and PlayStation 5/PC ($249.99 […]

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Professors turn to old-fashioned methods to beat AI-generated work

Professors turn to old-fashioned methods to beat AI-generated work If you provide the actual text, I’d be happy to help you generate a TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) summary with 5 bullet points in the format of BulletPointN . Professors turn to old-fashioned methods to beat AI-generated work. Source: Youtube link Q. What is causing […]

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NASA Tests New Ways to Stick the Landing in Challenging Terrain

NASA Tests New Ways to Stick the Landing in Challenging Terrain NASA is conducting regular flight tests to advance new hazard detection and precision landing technologies for future space missions, including those to the Moon and Mars. The Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) has supported four precision landing and hazard detection technologies from various sectors, […]

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NASA Tech Gives Treadmill Users a ‘Boost’

NASA Tech Gives Treadmill Users a ‘Boost’ NASA’s antigravity treadmill technology has been adapted for home use by Boost Treadmills, a company co-founded by Robert Whalen, who pioneered the concept at NASA’s Ames Research Center in the 1980s and ’90s. The Boost 2 treadmill uses air pressure to counter gravity, making running possible for people […]

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Instagram isn’t just for square photos anymore

Instagram isn’t just for square photos anymore Instagram now supports photos with a 3:4 aspect ratio, allowing them to appear exactly as shot without cropping. The change follows Instagram’s previous move to feature rectangles instead of squares in profile grids, which was made in January. Most phone cameras default to the 3:4 aspect ratio, making […]

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Here’s how you can get a Nintendo Switch 2 at launch — or at least try to

Here’s how you can get a Nintendo Switch 2 at launch — or at least try to Nintendo has officially opened preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2, but none of the major retailers (Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, Target) are currently accepting reservations due to high demand. The Switch 2 will be available in two configurations: […]

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Fierce Competition Among Chatbots for Being Second After Leading ChatGPT

Fierce Competition Among Chatbots for Being Second After Leading ChatGPT ChatGPT remains the leading chatbot in terms of traffic, with 500 weekly active users as of late March. Google’s Gemini has surged to 10.9 million average daily visits, a 7.4% month-over-month increase. Microsoft’s OpenAI-powered Copilot has seen a significant boost, with 2.4 million users, up […]

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Elon Musk tried to block Sam Altman’s big AI deal in the UAE

Elon Musk tried to block Sam Altman’s big AI deal in the UAE Elon Musk is a business magnate and entrepreneur who has been involved in various high-profile ventures. Sam Altman is the CEO of OpenAI, a company that developed the popular AI model language model. There have been reports of Elon Musk trying to […]

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AI didn’t just learn to think, it learned to save lives

AI didn’t just learn to think, it learned to save lives BulletPointN AI didn’t just learn to think, it learned to save lives. Source: Youtube link Q. What is AI capable of beyond just thinking? A. AI has learned to save lives. Q. Where did this information come from? A. The information comes from a […]

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AI could consume more power than Bitcoin by the end of 2025

AI could consume more power than Bitcoin by the end of 2025 A new analysis suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could consume more power than Bitcoin by the end of 2025. According to Alex de Vries-Gao, a PhD candidate at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Institute for Environmental Studies, AI already accounts for up to a fifth […]

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Is imperial artificial intelligence inevitable?

Is imperial artificial intelligence inevitable? If you could provide the actual text from the YouTube video, I would be happy to help generate a TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) summary with 5 bullet points in the format of BulletPointN . Karen Hao: Is imperial AI inevitable? Source: Youtube link Q. What is Imperial Artificial Intelligence? […]

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Google says Instagram fixed a battery drain issue on Android

Google says Instagram fixed a battery drain issue on Android Google has confirmed that Instagram fixed a battery drain issue on Android devices. The fix was released in version 382.0.0.49.84 and can be downloaded from Google Play. The issue was reportedly affecting Pixel devices since a recent software update earlier this month. Complaints about the […]

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Dyson’s purple, powerful robovac is on sale for its lowest price ever

Dyson’s purple, powerful robovac is on sale for its lowest price ever Dyson’s 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum is on sale for its lowest price ever at $799.95 ($200 off), making it a powerful and precise option for those with relatively simple floor plans. The Dyson 360 Vis Nav boasts 65 air watts of suction, […]

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Critical minerals don’t belong in landfills – microwave tech offers a cleaner way to reclaim them from e-waste

Critical minerals don’t belong in landfills – microwave tech offers a cleaner way to reclaim them from e-waste Current e-waste recycling methods are too costly or hazardous to recover critical minerals like gallium, indium, and tantalum from discarded electronics. A new technology using microwaves has been developed at West Virginia University to reclaim these valuable […]

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Apple is reportedly going to rename all of its operating systems

Apple is reportedly going to rename all of its operating systems Apple plans to rename its operating systems by marking them with the year they are released, rather than just incrementing the version number. The next major updates will be named iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26, according to Bloomberg […]

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With the Switch, technology finally caught up to Nintendo

With the Switch, technology finally caught up to Nintendo The Nintendo Switch is on track to become Nintendo’s best-selling hardware ever, with over 150 million units sold in its eight-year lifetime. The Switch has successfully bridged the gap between home console and handheld gaming, a concept that was first explored by Nintendo with the Wii […]

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Why this OpenAI expert doesn’t use ChatGPT

Why this OpenAI expert doesn’t use ChatGPT OpenAI has acquired io Products for $6.5 billion. The startup was founded by former Apple designer Jony Ive. No information is provided in the original text about why an OpenAI expert doesn’t use ChatGPT, so I couldn’t include that point in the summary. There is no additional context […]

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The University of Syracuse Introduced Its New AI Platform for Teaching and Learning

The University of Syracuse Introduced Its New AI Platform for Teaching and Learning The University of Syracuse has introduced its new AI platform, MentorAI, for teaching and learning. MentorAI allows instructors to upload course materials and generate an AI tutor that can answer student questions and surface key points. The platform uses a pay-per-API-call model, […]

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The PS5 will be cheaper than the Switch 2 for a limited time

The PS5 will be cheaper than the Switch 2 for a limited time The PS5 will be on sale for a limited time starting May 28th, offering discounts on consoles, accessories, and popular games. In the US and Canada, the PS5 console can be purchased with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Bundle for $399.99 […]

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The deluxe Scott Pilgrim graphic novel box set is cheaper than ever

The deluxe Scott Pilgrim graphic novel box set is cheaper than ever The Scott Pilgrim graphic novel box set has dropped to $98, making it an affordable way for fans to collect all the installments. The Google Pixel Watch 2 is currently available at Amazon for $149.99, which is less than half the price of […]

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The Browser Company explains why it stopped developing Arc

The Browser Company explains why it stopped developing Arc The Browser Company has stopped developing new features for its Arc browser as it shifts focus to its AI-centric Dia browser. The company’s CEO, Josh Miller, explains that Arc was too complicated to go mainstream and had security issues, including a vulnerability discovered last year. Miller […]

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The best Memorial Day deals you can still grab

The best Memorial Day deals you can still grab The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is still available for $39.99, its best price to date. Speakers like the Sonos Move 2 and Anker’s Soundcore Select 4 Go are on sale, offering discounts of up to $45 off their original prices. The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones […]

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Razer’s Blade 18 laptop price jumps $300, to $3,499.99

Razer’s Blade 18 laptop price jumps $300, to $3,499.99 Razer’s Blade 18 laptop price has increased by $300 to $3,499.99 for the base spec featuring an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. The top RTX 5090 graphics spec now costs $4,899.99, a $400 increase from its original price of $4,499.99. Razer is also offering a new […]

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Apple is ready to replace Game Center with a more Xbox-like gaming app

Apple is ready to replace Game Center with a more Xbox-like gaming app Apple plans to announce a new gaming app at its Worldwide Developer Conference next week, which will replace Game Center. The app will allow users to launch games installed on their devices and access achievements, leaderboards, and editorial content. The app is […]

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TFINER – Thin Film Isotope Nuclear Engine Rocket

TFINER – Thin Film Isotope Nuclear Engine Rocket The TFINER (Thin Film Isotope Nuclear Engine Rocket) is a novel space propulsion technology that enables aggressive space exploration by directly generating thrust from thin layers of energetic radioisotopes. The propulsion system can generate velocity changes of up to ~100 km/s using a few kilograms of fuel, […]

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TCL TVs and speakers will support Dolby FlexConnect this summer

TCL TVs and speakers will support Dolby FlexConnect this summer TCL TVs and speakers will support Dolby FlexConnect starting this summer, allowing for wireless connection to external speakers. The feature aims to provide an alternative solution to traditional surround-sound systems, which can be restricted by room size and outlet locations. Up to four Z100 speakers […]

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