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- Older Amazon Fire TV devices are set to lose support for HBO Max, due to a lack of software updates as Amazon switches to its new 'Vega' operating system, and it could affect 'millions' — I hope you already caught up with The Pitt…
- I cannot stop doodling on the ReMarkable Paper Pure, a new tablet that drops some premium features to bring digital paper back to those who miss handwritten notes — but I wouldn't mind a little AI assistance
- 12+ compact accessories that'll turn your phone into the perfect video and photo tool for travel — from $10 / £10
- Microsoft vows to make Windows 11's File Explorer much faster — and it's about time
- 'Trust is not keeping pace with technological capability': New study finds people are becoming more accepting of AI - but don't want to hand over full control just yet
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- Democrats gain midterm edge, NPR poll shows. And, U.S. pauses 'Project Freedom'
- A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs is coming: Here's what to know
- Poll: Trump blamed for gas prices as Democrats gain midterm edge
- Skeletons in their clothing: Recovering bodies from the rubble in Gaza
- Lindsey Vonn's Olympic crash was a horrific setback. But she's never been one to hide
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- The Onyx Boox Palma 2 Pro is the phone-sized color ereader I never knew I wanted, but it won't suit everyone
- I adored Mouse P.I. for Hire’s ‘engrossing rubberhose-style animation’ and Doom-inspired gameplay, but its performance on Nintendo Switch 2 just isn’t good enough
- ‘Frankly absurd’ — I reviewed the Keychron V1 Ultra 8K and loved its ridiculously epic 660-hour battery life and sky-high 8,000Hz max polling rate
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Error in Medicare database exposes US healthcare providers Social Security numbers – Trump administration directory designed to modernize Medicare encounters another setback
A Trump administration directory designed to help seniors find healthcare inadvertently exposed Social Security numbers.
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From 'encryption backdoor' to 'lawful access' — is a compromise between privacy, security, and law enforcement needs actually possible?
After ongoing attempts in Europe, Canada is the latest country pushing for "lawful access" to data for law enforcement. This, despite cybersecurity experts warning that breaking encryption would threaten everyone's privacy and security.
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AI Power Plays, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define the Week in Tech
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from April 27–May 1.
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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (May 1)
May 2026 is off to a peculiarly quiet start on the new streaming releases front.
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Connecticut lawmakers approve bill for cell phone ban in schools — but critics argue that having different rules for adults and students is ‘not good role modeling at all’
Connecticut has taken a big step closer to outright banning phones during the school day, but reactions to the news are mixed.
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'Straight out of a fairyland' — winner of the 11th DJI and SkyPixel photo and video contest stunned judges with 'unique and otherworldly landscape' to bag the grand prize in the $200,000 pot, and it was captured with a Mavic 3 Pro
The 11th annual DJI and SkyPixel photo and video contest winners have been revealed, selected from over 95,000 entries, and you wouldn't believe what drone pilots are able to create with affordable gear
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21 tech deals from the Amazon bank holiday sale that I'd buy — laptops, smartwatches, games, and essentials from under £10
You can treat yourself to some top tech for less this weekend, thanks to the Amazon bank holiday sale, so I've hand-picked 21 of the best deals that are worth buying.
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Zuckerberg blames Meta layoffs on AI costs, says “compute and infrastructure” and “people oriented things” are biggest financial drain right now
Meta's capex rises as the company spends big on AI data centers, and it's having to reduce headcount to become more agile.
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4 of the best Star Wars movies just dropped on a big Disney+ rival ahead of Star Wars Day 2026 — and one is rated higher than Return of the Jedi
A major Disney+ competitor just Force pulled four great Star Wars movies into its film library.
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I asked ChatGPT to reimagine The Devil Wears Prada 2 ending based on the shocking Runway magazine AI twist in the sequel — and the results aren't as dreadful as you'd think
Runway Magazine nearly got bought out by an AI company in The Devil Wears Prada 2 ending — so I asked ChatGPT to work what would shake out if the deal happened in real life.
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Our LG C6 OLED TV tests are underway — here’s your chance to ask our experts anything
Want behind-the-scenes access to our TV test bench? Here’s your chance to ask our expert reviewers everything you want to know about the LG C6 OLED TV.
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007 First Light art director says the limited edition Dualsense controller was inspired by a 'light' theme, not the inside of a gun barrel — 'What we were trying to do with that was reference more how the UI of the game feels'
IO Interactive has addressed criticism of the design of the 007 First Light limited-edition DualSense wireless controller, confirming it's not what some fans think.
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Samsung’s Next Galaxy Book Could Run Android Instead of Windows
Samsung is reportedly developing Android-powered Galaxy Book laptops with One UI 9 and Google’s upcoming Aluminium OS platform.
The post Samsung’s Next Galaxy Book Could Run Android Instead of Windows appeared first on TechRepublic.
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'Verified By Spotify' is the music streamer's new way to help you avoid AI artists, but it doesn't go as far as I'd like — especially with Deezer, Qobuz and Apple Music making major anti-AI steps
The Verified By Spotify badge lets you find out if an artist is real on the streaming giant, but you still can't filter out AI slop in playlists
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Don't be alarmed — this major Android Auto annoyance could be finally get fixed soon by Google after almost a decade
You may have been frustrated by not being able to dismiss alarms on Android Auto, but a tweak could be on the way.
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UK Tech Ministers Opposing Government Plans to Align with EU AI Rules
UK technology ministers are briefing against government plans to adopt EU regulations, arguing that it could restrict the growth of Britain’s tech and AI sector.
The post UK Tech Ministers Opposing Government Plans to Align with EU AI Rules appeared first on TechRepublic.
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'A galaxy of new Star Wars games' and more are coming to Fortnite to celebrate Star Wars Day
Epic Games has released the roadmap for its month-long Fortnite x Star Wars Day celebrations, which includes a "galaxy of new Star Wars games" and more to keep fans busy.
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'An hour of scan time is all it took': "Copy Fail" flaw impacts all Linux kernels released since 2017, so patch now or face the consequences
Linux users should update their servers now, or face possible attack.
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'A technical whack-a-mole:' Utah to become the first US state to target VPN users with controversial age verification law — and digital rights experts are furious
Utah is set to become the first US state to penalize websites for failing to verify the age of users who mask their location with a VPN, sparking outrage from digital privacy experts.
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Here's How Apple's Folding iPhone Could Stand Apart
The so-called "iPhone Ultra" might dodge the problems of other book-style foldable phones with a hybrid iPhone-iPad interface.
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