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 Apple today released a minor watchOS 11.6.2 update for the Apple Watch Series 6 through Series 10, Apple Watch SE and SE 2, and Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2.
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 6
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Starlink says it may also share personal data with partners to help it "develop AI-enabled tools that improve your customer experience."
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I've tested dozens of iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air cases. Here are my current top picks, complete with mini reviews of each case.
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Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Feb. 6, No. 705.
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 A broad new smartphone test has found that Apple devices lead the industry for battery life, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max ranking as the longest-lasting phone tested and Apple tied as the top overall brand.
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Freaky robots get their drink on, a furniture designer turns to AI for a website, and more.
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Meta is developing a standalone app for Vibes, its feed of AI-generated videos, according to reports from TechCrunch and Platformer. Vibes was introduced as a feature in the Meta AI app in September 2025. Similar to OpenAI's Sora app, Vibes lets users prompt Meta AI to create TikTok-style vertical videos.
"Following the strong early traction of Vibes within Meta AI, we are testing a standalone app to build on that momentum," Meta said in a statement. "We've seen that users are increasingly leaning into the format to create, discover, and share AI-generated video with friends. This standalone app provides a dedicated home for that experience, offering people a more focused and immersive environment. We will look to expand the app further based on what we learn from the community."
Meta has yet to share specific numbers for how many people actually use Vibes, but the company does claim that Meta AI usage has continued to grow since Vibes launched. Breaking the feature out into its own app could allow Meta to add more functionality without cluttering the existing Meta AI app. The company believes AI-generated content will be the next big source of engagement on platforms, and said in an
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A team of geologists found for the first time evidence linking regions of low seismic velocity and the shape of the Earth's magnetic field.
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If your starter word contains a rarely used letter, rethink your strategy. Here are the most commonly used letters in the alphabet.
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They're hoping companies will pay for AI agent management.
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Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the many gadgets and systems powering the big game.
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Proton VPN is offering a steep discount on its Proton VPN Plus subscription, with the two-year plan currently priced at $2.99 per month. You'll pay $72 upfront for 24 months of service, which amounts to 70 percent off the usual monthly rate and brings the long-term cost well below what many premium VPNs typically charge.
We've consistently been impressed by Proton VPN's focus on privacy, its nonprofit ownership structure and the way it balances security features with strong real-world speeds. It's a top pick in our best VPN guide, and this promotion also appears in our running list of the best VPN deals. If you're planning to commit to a VPN for the long haul, this pricing makes Proton VPN Plus one of the more compelling options available right now.
In our Proton VPN review, the service impressed us with consistently fast performance and strong privacy protections. We measured average download speeds at 88 percent of our unprotected connection and upload speeds at 98 percent, wh
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It may look like an Apple Watch, but it has no screen and cannot answer calls, send text messages, play music, or connect to the internet.
The post This Startup Created a Wearable ‘Kid Tracker' That Is Soaring Without Any Digital Capabilities appeared first on eWEEK.
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Alexa Plus is aiming higher with a new superhero Super Bowl spot and a US-wide launch, including a free version for any app user.
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Sony has now shipped 92.2 million PlayStation 5 consoles in total around the world, but sales were down sharply over the holiday season compared to last year. In its latest earnings report, the company said it shipped eight million PS5s during its key third quarter, 1.5 million (16 percent) lower than in the same period last year. The gaming division still made more profit, though, thanks to a boost in software sales and a low yen.
Sony's first two quarters this fiscal year saw an increase in PS5s sold, so the holiday decline is a bit surprising. That said, sales during the same period the previous year were an outlier at 9.5 million units sold, far and away its best period since the console went on sale in November 2020.
Software sales, however, were exceptional in Q3 this year. Sony sold 97.2 million games compared to 95.9 million the year before, and boosted digital sales to 76 percent, up 2 percent year-over-year. Sony said it also saw a record 132 mi
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The company reported a strong holiday quarter on Thursday. But its spending, like that at other big technology companies, is starting to make investors nervous.
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants is among the available new titles.
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Google shared how its Gemini AI can help users plan budgets, track spending, and identify savings using simple prompts.
The post 4 Google Gemini Prompts for Budgeting: How to Plan Without the Headache appeared first on eWEEK.
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NEW RESOURCES BusinessWire: Sagenverse Expands Outreach of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Worldwide (PRESS RELEASE). "This month, Sagenverse, a developer of interactive 3D experiences and immersive virtual online tools, enabled the Eco-Discovery […]
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 In an all-hands meeting with employees today, Apple CEO Tim Cook promised to lobby the U.S. government on immigration, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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While last year's Pixel 9A went on sale in April, the latest in Google's cheaper A series will be coming this month.
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 While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for another seven months or so, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices.
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NEW RESOURCES Maps Mania: Introducing GeoCards - A Wiki Labeled Map. "GeoCards is a new interactive web map designed to turn geographic exploration into a lightweight discovery experience. Instead of simply viewing […]
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Surfshark's One plan is heavily discounted right now, with an 87-percent discount on the two-year package, plus three extra months. The promo price comes out to $2.29 per month, or $62 for the first 27 months.
We've generally liked Surfshark as a straightforward, speedy service for everyday use, and it's one of the picks in our guide to the best VPNs. In our Surfshark review, we found it delivered excellent speeds overall and reliably unblocked Netflix across most of our test servers, which makes this long-term deal worth a look if you want a VPN deal that also includes extras like antivirus, breach alerts and private search.
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Huawei's and Xiaomi's flagship devices are packed with impressive features, but Apple is dominating the Chinese smartphone market again—for now.
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The carrier is positioning the Better Value plan for families, but this limited time deal has some strings attached.
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Hannah and Daniel Neeleman's Ballerina Farm has stopped selling raw milk produced by its Utah farm.
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A serial killer continues to murder from beyond the grave and can only be stopped by a con man who sees ghosts in this '90s horror comedy.
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Aspiring Starlink competitor Logos Space Services has secured FCC clearance to launch more than 4,000 broadband satellites into low Earth orbit by 2035, as reported by Space News. Under FCC regulations, the company must deploy half of the approved amount within the next seven years.
The company is headed by its founder, Milo Medin, a former project manager at NASA as well as a former vice president of wireless services at Google. The company has been raising money since it opened its doors in 2023 and reportedly hopes to deploy its first satellite by 2027. Logos' planned low Earth orbit constellation would beam high-speed broadband internet to customers worldwide, including government and enterprise users, much like Starlink.
While the satellite broadband market is growing, Starlink remains the biggest player by far. The European Space Agency estimates there are just over 14,000 functioning satellites currently in orbit and we know that roughly 9,600 of them are a part of the Starlink constellation. The SpaceX subsidiary recently asked the FCC for clearance to launch a million satelli
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Smart thermostats can benefit both renters and landlords. Here's what tenants need to know to start saving money.
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The release of an AI legal tool from Anthropic resulted in bloodletting for legal and business software stocks. The professional software you love may be next.
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 As OpenAI is making plans to introduce ads to ChatGPT, competitor Anthropic has promised to keep Claude ad-free. In a blog post today, the company said that there are "many good places for advertising," but a "conversation with Claude is not one of them."
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Wes Ott covers today's biggest story, Super Bowl 60. Plus, CNET's Senior Technology Reporter Abrar Al-Heeti takes you inside the site of the big game to see the technology behind the broadcast.
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NEW RESOURCES Mother Jones: Who Takes Palantir's Money? A New Tracker Finds Out.. "Palantir Payroll, the product of an effort by the campaign Purge Palantir, compiles data from FEC filings to account […]
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These are full-blown 5th-gen Echo Dot smart speakers with limited-edition themed covers, meaning you can take them off once the holiday season is over and use these Echo Dots like normal. This isn't the first time we're seeing the Jack Skellington cover, but it is the first time we're seeing Sally! And she's looking just gorgeous.
Echo Dots have improved a lot over the years, and these are the latest model so you're getting crisp vocals, impressive bass, and overall great audio performance. Alexa integration makes it easy to play music, search the web, control other smart home devices, and more. (Learn more about why we recommend smart speakers as a first step for beginners!)
If you don't have a smart speaker yet, this is a great opportunity. Don't miss your chance to order the Jack Skellington Echo Dot or Sally Echo Dot bundles for just $64.98 each—or both for $129.96.
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Microsoft is trying to get rid of that sticky note that you see taped to everyone's office monitor. You know, the one with the password on it. The one with all of the old passwords crossed off one by one, each one subtly different from the last — an exclamation point turning into an ampersand, a one into a two.
Enterprises have really done this to themselves. The passwords that most organizations require — which have to be complex, with long strings of numbers and specially cased phrases with some (but not all! heavens no, not the one you want) symbols — are difficult to remember. There's no hope except to write them down. Then you have to reset them every so often. Then they get recycled. And on and on the cycle goes.
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Federal prosecutors accused Michael Liberty, the founder of Mozido, of criminal fraud and money laundering, the latest sign of a crackdown on the activities of privately held technology companies.
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