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A word with a woman who’s trying to pull off a crossbody phone strap
Technology

A word with a woman who’s trying to pull off a crossbody phone strap

Oh, this thing? It's just a crossbody strap. It's a fun and youthful way to carry your phone. It's all the rage with Europeans and young people. I love it, and...

Google’s Atlas of the human genome could pave the way for new treatments
Technology

Google’s Atlas of the human genome could pave the way for new treatments

Google DeepMind has unveiled an AI tool that its scientists claim could help unravel the mysteries of the human genome and transform our understanding of biolog...

Microsoft breaks another patch Tuesday record
Technology

Microsoft breaks another patch Tuesday record

Engineers at Microsoft typically enjoy a quieter summer to take vacations and spend time with family, as is common at many companies. But this year, the season...

SteelSeries’ pro-grade, wireless Xbox controller sure is expensive
Technology

SteelSeries’ pro-grade, wireless Xbox controller sure is expensive

SteelSeries is a household name for many gamers, but not when it comes to controllers. Instead of easing into the conversation with reasonably-priced console an...

The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: all the news and trailers
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The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: all the news and trailers

The Legend of Zelda franchise turns 40 this year, and Nintendo has some news in store. The company is airing a Zelda-themed Direct on September 8th at 10AM ET (...

Intel CPUs are reportedly getting a 10 percent price hike in October
Technology

Intel CPUs are reportedly getting a 10 percent price hike in October

Intel's PC CPUs may get more expensive in a few weeks, with Digitimes reporting that Intel has a 10 percent price hike planned, following similar increases earl...

Adobe is trying to make its AI generators idiot-proof in Premiere
Technology

Adobe is trying to make its AI generators idiot-proof in Premiere

Adobe is overhauling how editors interact with AI in its Premiere professional video editing software. Its new Generative Media tool makes it easier to generate...

Apple says ‘Fold’ and competitors ask ‘how wide?’
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Apple says ‘Fold’ and competitors ask ‘how wide?’

Apple is almost certain to launch its first foldable iPhone tomorrow, seven years after Samsung's Galaxy Fold initially went on sale. And while Apple might be a...

LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby
Technology

LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby

LG smart TVs are almost constantly logging and uploading data about owners and their homes, even when offline or on standby mode, according to a new report from...

Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’s
Technology

Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’s

Xiaomi is the latest manufacturer to release a short, wide foldable phone, in the same week Apple is expected to do the same. I got to try the 18 Fold behind cl...

First Xiaomi, then the world: why Arm might give phone gaming a huge graphics boost
Technology

First Xiaomi, then the world: why Arm might give phone gaming a huge graphics boost

China is getting first crack at a British technology that might change how mobile games are made and played. Today, the Xiaomi 18 Fold launches in mainland Chin...

Le Creuset x Star Trek Collection: Prices, availability, release date
Technology

Le Creuset x Star Trek Collection: Prices, availability, release date

Vulcan oven mitts, spaceship baking dishes, and an out-of-this-world communicator grater—you'll need warp speed to Klingon to this limited edition kitchen kit,...

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