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 To recognize Heart Month, Apple is launching a new February Apple Watch activity challenge. Apple Watch owners can earn a special award by completing a workout to fill their Exercise ring on Saturday, February 14, which is Valentine's Day.
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Outside of removing ads, are paid AI subscriptions worth your money?
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OpenAI is testing ads in ChatGPT for Free and Go users in the US, with sponsored suggestions labeled separately, plus privacy safeguards and user controls.
The post The Ads Are Here: ChatGPT Starts Serving Up Sponsored Suggestions appeared first on eWEEK.
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 Apple today announced four new games coming to Apple Arcade in March, along with three major updates to existing titles on the service.
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Need to get in a more romantic mood this Valentine's Day? These Netflix secret codes can help.
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You have likely heard about the masked agents of ICE mucking around in Minnesota for the past few months, resulting in numerous violent incidents and deaths. Itch.io is hosting a bundle to help raise money for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, which was organized by charity creator Jes Wade.
The No ICE in Minnesota bundle includes nearly 1,300 video games and tabletop games and costs just $10, though those with deep pockets can certainly donate more than that. It has a goal of $100,000, which it certainly is on pace to meet.
There are some nifty titles here, particularly for those interested in indie puzzle games and life sims. The standout is likely the stellar puzzler Baba Is You, which won the Game Designers Award at the Tokyo Games Show in 2020. This is a game that has to be played to be understood, as players are given the opportunity to change the rules to find novel solutions to complex puzzles. It's very good.
The bundle includes the life simulation game Calico, which involves players running a cat cafe on a magical island. The art style is gorgeous and the gameplay is relaxing. Also, calico cats are awesome.
Other titles include the bee-collecting sim Apico, the musical sci-fi adventure Periphery Synthetic and the space-based roguelike Hyperspace Dogfights. Scroll through the list to see if anything else strikes your interest, but mark out some time on the calendar first. Scrolling throug
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Owen Poole covers today's biggest tech stories. Tech companies spent a fortune on ads during the Super Bowl to push new AI-powered products and features. Popular online chatting app Discord is the latest platform to push age verification to access all its features. Waymo explained its overseas-staffed "fleet response" system to members of Congress, and at least one Senator thinks it's a safety risk.
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The internet is ripe with horrible violations of people's privacy, including non-consensual explicit images. A new tool from Google won't do much in the way of prevention, but can help you remove this media from Search.
Now, you can choose an image and quickly request its deletion. Just click on the three dots that appear on the image. From there, choose "remove result" and then "It shows a sexual image of me." Other choices include the picture shows a person under 18 and that it has your personal information. If you choose the initial option then you will also be asked whether it contains a real image or deepfake. There's also an option to submit multiple photos at once.
Google claims that, upon submitting your request, you will "immediately" see links to emotional and legal support organizations. Plus, you can opt-in to safeguards that filter out similar results in Search — though it seems these unreported images will still be available for other users to see. This feature should be available in most countries over the coming days.
You can go on Google's "Results about you" hub to track your request. To use the tool, you will have to add in your personal con
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 We get a kick out of seeing glass houses, but most of them aren't exactly practical. However, this recently completed project offers a glass house that actually looks like somewhere it would be really pleasant to spend time in.
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Last year the UK declared that Apple and Google were a duopoly with "strategic market status" in the mobile platforms market, making them subject to special regulations. However, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will not regulate Google and Apple's app stores like the EU has done. Rather, government plans to enforce its own digital markets rules in a "pragmatic" way by accepting "commitments" from Apple and Google in areas like app rankings, the CMA announced.
Google and Apple agreed to work with the CMA to address concerns on the following matters: app review, app ranking, use of data and interoperability process. Effectively, regulators require the tech giants to treat developers fairly, particularly when they compete against Google and Apple's own apps. However, the UK's rules are more like suggestions and "not legally binding in any case," former CMA director Tom Smith told the Financial Times.
This is in stark contrast to Europe's Digital Markets Act, which forced Apple to make changes to open up iOS features and data to rivals, allow app installations from outside its Store and reduce fees collected on purchases.
That could change i
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NEW RESOURCES Phys.org: New database enables comparative archaeological and historical urbanism. "…a team led by researchers from the Department of Coevolution of Land Use and Urbanisation (DLU) at the Max Planck Institute […]
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Valentine's Day is almost here, so if you've put off finding a gift for your favorite person, now's the time to shop. Our experts rounded up their favorite Valentine's gifts that won't seem last-minute and will still arrive before the big day.
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Seedance 2.0 is grabbing attention for AI videos that match OpenAI's Sora 2 and Kling 3.0.
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AI-powered burnout could become the newest work trend if we're not careful.
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AI feels like a productivity boost, but new research shows it often increases workload. Learn how compound engineering turns AI from a trap into leverage.
The post New Research: AI Doesn't Save You Time. It Just Makes You Do More appeared first on eWEEK.
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EU regulators warn Meta over WhatsApp policy changes that may block rival AI chatbots, raising new antitrust concerns in Europe's fast-moving AI market.
The post EU Targets Meta Over WhatsApp AI Rules in New Antitrust Probe appeared first on eWEEK.
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OpenAI's new Codex Mac app passed 1 million downloads in a week, spotlighting rising demand for agentic coding tools and tighter free-tier limits.
The post 1M Downloads Later, OpenAI Hints Codex's Free Ride Won't Last appeared first on eWEEK.
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Get ye to Windows Update, because there's a good chance you've got new Secure Boot certificates to install. Microsoft just announced that it will be refreshing those certificates, which were originally introduced when Secure Boot debuted in 2011, as a security precaution. Secure Boot was a way for Microsoft to protect systems from running unsigned and potentially malicious code before Windows launched. It went on to be an installation requirement for Windows 11, as well as anti-cheat software used in Valorant, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6/7 and Battlefield 6.
Without the new Secure Boot certificates, Microsoft says your system will still function normally, but it will enter "a degraded security state that limits its ability to receive future boot-level protections." Basically, you won't be protected from malware and viruses targeting vulnerabilities in older versions of Windows. As expected, Microsoft also notes that unsupported versions of Windows won't be receiving the new Secure Boot certificates. They're only coming to Windows 11 systems, as well as Windows 10 PCs subscribed to Microsoft's Extended Security Updates.
Microsoft says many users will be able to pick up the updated Secure Boot certificates by visiting Windows Update, but a few may need additional firmware updates from their system (or motherboard's) OEM. You'll also be able to track the statu
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It's shaping up to be a big year for MacBooks, with M5 updates expected soon. We might also get a cheaper MacBook and the first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen OLED display.
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These are the scales to consider if you want the best data.
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Stop scammers in their tracks by locking your SSN. It's quick and easy.
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 OpenAI's first Jony Ive-designed hardware device won't ship to customers until next year, new court filings show (via Wired).
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The T1's design has shifted (again), and a model unit seen by The Verge shows specs and pricing that don't match what's advertised on the Trump Mobile website.
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Two of the league's most in-form teams face off at the London Stadium.
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There appears to be no limit to how chonky and eye-wateringly expensive PC gaming handhelds can get, with the latest behemoth being the Ayaneo Next 2. First announced back in November, the latest Windows handheld in Ayaneo's Next lineup is now up for pre-order, with a spec sheet that makes some of its rivals look modest.
If you missed the announcement at the end of last year, the Next 2 is packing a 9-inch OLED display with a 2,400 x 1,504 resolution and a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz (adjustable down to 60Hz). The Next 2 is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI Max 395 chip and has a massive 115Mh battery under the hood.
To put all of that into perspective, the Next 2's display is more than 1.5 inches larger than the Steam Deck OLED's, and goes bigger than even the Lenovo Legion Go 2's 8.8-inch panel. Its battery is the largest of the three by some margin too, and according to Ars Technica it weighs in at around 3.14 pounds (around 1424g), making it more than twice as heavy as the very heavy Xbox ROG Ally X. Get those wrists to the gym if you're considering pic
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Problems seem to be piling up for the duo's AI gadgets.
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Tony Wu is leaving at a time when SpaceX is expected to launch an IPO.
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 Apple is aiming for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to have the same starting prices as the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, according to Jeff Pu, an equity analyst with investment firm GF Securities.
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Numerous major social platforms including Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snap say they will submit to a new external grading process that scores social platforms on how well they protect adolescent mental health. The program comes from the Mental Health Coalition's Safe Online Standards (SOS) initiative, which comprises about two dozen standards covering areas like platform policy, functionality, governance and transparency, content oversight and more. The SOS initiative is led by Dr. Dan Reidenberg, Managing Director of the National Council for Suicide Prevention.
In announcing these companies' participation, the Mental Health Coalition writes "SOS establishes clear, user-informed data for how social media, gaming, and digital platforms design products, protect users ages 13-19, and address exposure to suicide and self-harm content. Participating companies will voluntarily submit documentation on their policies, tools, and product features, which will be evaluated by an independent panel of global experts."
After evaluation, the platforms will be given one of three ratings. The highest achievable safety rating is "use carefully," which comes with a blue badge tha
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The Framework Desktop offers surprising performance for such a compact machine. However, it doesn't give you the upgradability you might expect.
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It takes time for novel designs to catch on. But even so, I am still wondering why the Zenbook Duo hasn't had a bigger impact on the market after ASUS released its first true dual-screen laptop two years ago. Notebooks like these provide the kind of screen space you'd typically only get from a dual monitor setup, but in a much more compact form factor that you can easily take on the road. It could be that people were wary of an unfamiliar design, shorter battery life or buying a first-gen product — all of which are understandable concerns. However, now that ASUS has given the ZenBook Duo a total redesign for 2026, the company has addressed practically all of those barriers to entry while making it an even more convincing machine for anyone who could use more display space. Which, in my experience, is pretty much everyone.
Editor's note: The 2026 ASUS Zenbook Duo is expected to be available for pre-order sometime in late February, with general availability slated for March.
Design
For the new model, ASUS didn't mess with the laptop's basic layout too much. Instead, the company polished and tightened everything up, resulting in a system that weighs about the same (3.6 pounds) while reducing its overall size (12.1 x 8.2 x 0.77 to 0.92 inches) by five percent. Critically, you still get a built-in kickstand on the bottom and a detachable keyboard that you move wherever you want. There's also a decent number of ports, including two USB-C with Thunderbolt 4, one USB-A 3.2 jack, HDMI 2.1 and a combo audio port. Th
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An ongoing story and more frequent new heroes, including five right now, move the game in the direction it always seemed to promise.
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Don't let your kitchen drawers become a graveyard for "as seen on TV" gadgets.
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I compared the most efficient front-load washer CNET tested with the rest of our washer picks to see how quickly the savings add up.
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NEW RESOURCES The University Daily Kansan: More than a century of KU student newspapers now available online. "The University of Kansas Libraries has published a new online collection of historical campus newspapers […]
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After ads, OpenAI adds ads.
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Share your fandom with the one you love this year with our array of cute and nerdy gifts.
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New research finds caffeinated coffee or tea consumption is linked to reduced dementia risk.
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 10.
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Attorney General Raúl Torrez is accusing the tech giant of failing to protect minors on Facebook and Instagram.
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Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Feb. 10, No. 975.
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Indoor plants struggle during winter months, but the right grow lights and smart plugs can give them the boost they need.
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Apple still hasn't confirmed plans for a foldable iPhone, but the rumors around the so-called iPhone Fold keep getting louder. After years of speculation, multiple reports now suggest Apple could be aiming for a launch in the second half of 2026, with new details trickling out about the phone's design, display tech and where it might sit in the iPhone lineup.
As with any unannounced Apple product, nothing is locked in. Features can change, timelines can move and some ideas may never make it beyond internal testing. That said, recent reporting from supply-chain sources, analysts and leakers gives us a clearer picture of how Apple might approach its first foldable and how it could try to set itself apart from rivals like Samsung and Google.
Below, we've rounded up the most credible iPhone Fold rumors so far, covering everything from possible release timing and form factor to display details, cameras and pricing. We'll keep updating this post as new information emerges.
When could the iPhone Fold launch?Rumors of a foldable iPhone date back as far as 2017, but more recent reporting suggests Apple has finally locked onto a realistic window. Most sources now point to fall 2026, likely alongside the iPhone 18 lineup.
Mark Gurman has gone back and forth on timing, initially suggesting Apple could launch "as early as 2026," before later writing that the device would ship at the end of 2026 and sell primarily in 2027. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has also repeatedly cited
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It finally all makes sense.
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 The SBX backpack system from Safeback is designed to pull and deliver oxygen from snow if the wearer is buried by an avalanche, thus increasing their survival time. A group of intrepid volunteers has now proven how well the system works.
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The domain was purchased by Kris Marszalek, the CEO of Crypto.com, in what has been described as one of the most expensive domain transactions ever.
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 YouTube is launching YouTube TV Plans this week, after revealing the program back in December. These are genre-specific subscription packages that let users opt into a curated version of the service and save a few bucks in the process. Yeah. It's pretty much cable, proving you can't cut a cord if it's made out of invisible radio waves.
There more than ten plans available and they are all cheaper than the typical asking price of $83 per month. There's a Sports Plan that costs $65 per month and includes channels like FS1, NBC Sports Network and all of the ESPN networks. Subscribers will pay $72 per month to add some news channels like CNN and CSPAN to the sports package.
The Entertainment Plan costs $55 per month and includes networks like Bravo, Comedy Central, FX and the Food Network, among many others. There's a beefier version of this that costs $70 per month and adds in family channels like the Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon, along with news channels.
Signing up for one of these plans still provides various perks of a standard YouTube TV subscription. These include unlimited DVR, multiview and the ability to add up to six members on one account. Of course, those with deep pockets can spring for some premium add-ons like HBO Max, 4K Plus and the NFL Sunday Ticket.
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Elon Musk says AI's real bottleneck isn't chips but power, and his solution is radical: space-based data centers fueled by orbital solar energy.
The post Elon Musk: ‘In 30 Months, the Cheapest Place for AI Will Be Space' appeared first on eWEEK.
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We had promos of astronauts, mercenaries, and Mario through Super Bowl LX. How'd they all stack up against each other?
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It's about that time. Apple is gearing up for a slew of hardware announcements that will include upgrades for the entry-level iPad, iPad Air, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, according to Mark Gurman's Power On newsletter. In line with what we've seen in recent years, Gurman reports, "A product launch is currently slated for as early as the week of March 2."
Apple unveiled the M5 MacBook Pro in October, bringing the chip first to the 14-inch model. With the coming announcements, we should see the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips finally arrive. Gurman notes that new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are on the way, along with a new MacBook Air. We're also likely to see new iPads soon. A new entry-level iPad will be able to support Apple Intelligence thanks to the inclusion of the A18 chip, and the iPad Air will be getting the M4, according to Gurman.
Updates to the Mac Studio and Studio Display are expected to follow, as well as a Mac mini refresh down the line this year. As Gurman previously reported, Apple is also said to be releasing its
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NEW RESOURCES University of Galway: Minister Calleary launches digital edition of first Irish-language newspaper An Gaodhal. "An Gaodhal was a bilingual newspaper, published monthly in Brooklyn, New York, at the end of […]
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NEW RESOURCES University of Exeter: New Ocean Equity Index launches to drive fair and inclusive ocean governance. "Today marks the launch of the Ocean Equity Index (OEI), a new free tool designed […]
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A Study.com survey of 1,000 workers finds that 89% use AI at work, but most lack employer training and support, raising questions about rules and readiness.
The post Nearly 90% of Workers Are Using AI at Work, Mostly Without Employer Support appeared first on eWEEK.
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So, instead of talking up 2FA, today I'll let this cute parrot just show you instead:
Original video on Instagram
Your password is that first food cover. Two-factor authentication is the second. With just one cover, your meal gets eaten by the parrot. With two, your food is still yours to enjoy.
Setting up two-factor authentication can be as easy as dropping that second cover over the dish, by the way. You can use something you already own—your phone or tablet—to set up at least one 2FA method. I recommend using a dedicated app like Bitwarden Authenticator or Authy as the best balance between security and convenience.
That said, with a bird that cute, I'd probably share
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Because of these limitations, I use ShareX instead for more complicated or precise screen captures. As well as capturing GIFs, ShareX offers significantly more advanced features, including precise capture with a magnifier, scrolling screenshot capture, and timed capture. ShareX even lets you add annotations like arrows, lines, and text bubbles to screenshots. And another great thing… it's totally free!
Here I'll show you how to use the highly coveted GIF recording function.
What to do:
Download, install, and run ShareX.
Type Ctrl Shift Print Screen. A crosshair will appear on your screen.
Now select the part of your screen you want to record a GIF with by moving the crosshair over it—it will automatically select the window or area surrounding your cursor. Click your mouse to begin recording.
To stop recording you can either type the shortcut again (Ctrl Shift Print Screen) or hit the stop button in the ShareX media control bar.
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Microsoft is jumping into the competitive Secure Service Edge (SSE) arena with a software package aimed at protecting its Windows and Azure customers as well as other cloud-based enterprise resources.
The new software is part of Microsoft's Entra identity and network access suite, and it features two new elements - Entra Internet Access and Entra Private Access - that will control and secure access to cloud-based resources. Those two new pieces, coupled with Microsoft's existing SaaS-focused cloud-access security broker (CASB), called Microsoft Defender for Cloud apps, comprise Microsoft's SSE package.
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