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Your ChatGPT bills could soon get a drastic price cut

OpenAI is weighing drastic price cuts as it battles Anthropic for customers. With businesses balking at AI costs and Google undercutting both, your AI bills might finally get smaller.
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TikTok is testing voice calls in DMs, because you must talk where you doomscroll

TikTok is testing voice calling in DMs, according to screenshots shared by a user on X. The feature will reportedly require both participants to be friends and offer a "Mute calls" option in DM settings.
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Waiting for your Framework Laptop 13 Pro? You’ll be waiting a bit longer

Framework has delayed the Laptop 13 Pro by about a month after finding issues with the haptic touchpad and display. Here's what your customers need to know.
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Amazon’s Sleep Studio feature turns Echo devices into a soothing sleep-bringer for kids

Amazon has launched Sleep Studio, a new feature for Echo Kids devices that automates bedtime routines with curated sleep content.
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TikTok’s “Not Interested” buttons fails you in merely a few minutes, finds research

New research from Northeastern University found that TikTok's "Not Interested" button loses effectiveness quickly, with flagged content resurfacing on user feeds within minutes after they stop pressing it.
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Radical new coffee-making method uses sound, skips hot water and reduces energy bills

Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed an ultrasonic brewing method that makes espresso-strength coffee with room-temperature water, cutting energy consumption by up to 75%, and 100 blind taste-testers couldn't tell it from the real thing.
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If you’re using AI tools like ChatGPT to fact-check news, there’s some bad news for you

MIT researchers warn that relying heavily on AI chatbots like ChatGPT for fact-checking news may weaken users’ ability to independently spot misinformation.
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AT&T per-day plans put cellular services on your iPad, even if you’re not a customer

AT&T has launched Unlimited Day Pass, a $3 daily unlimited data plan for eligible iPads, including devices owned by non-AT&T customers.
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Insta360 Luna Ultra brings 8K recording and advanced stabilization to creators

Insta360 has launched the Luna Ultra, a dual-lens 8K gimbal camera developed with Leica and designed for creators seeking cinematic portable video tools.
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Why Personalized Wellness Devices Are Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Solutions

From fitness trackers to sensory technology, a growing category of devices is exploring how personalized guidance may fit into everyday wellness routines  A decade ago, most wellness products asked people to follow the same routine. Download the app, follow the plan, and hope it works.  That approach reflected how many health and wellness products were […]
Dell XPS 13 at Computex 2026

I thought budget Windows laptops were dead, but Computex gave me new hope

Computex 2026 made the budget Windows laptop space feel exciting again, with Dell and Acer showing premium-feeling machines that directly challenge Apple’s MacBook Neo.
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You can now buy the most affordable Kindle Scribe on Amazon

The most affordable Kindle Scribe is finally on sale at $429.99, and Amazon has also launched the new Story So Far AI reading feature on all modern Kindles.
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You can now tell Instagram’s algorithm exactly what you want to see on your main feed

Instagram is giving users real control over their feeds with Your Algorithm, a feature that lets you add and remove topics across the whole app.
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Steam is ending gift cards because scammers were raising too much hell

Steam Gift Cards are disappearing from store shelves. Valve says scammers kept finding ways to abuse physical cards despite warnings, retail restrictions, and other anti-fraud measures.
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The Social Reckoning trailer is out, and Jeremy Strong feels like the perfect choice to play Mark Zuckerberg

Aaron Sorkin returns with The Social Reckoning, a companion piece to The Social Network centered on the Facebook whistleblower scandal and Jeremy Strong as Zuckerberg.
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iOS 27: Everything we know about the new features landing on your iPhone

Apple’s iOS 27 update brings Siri AI and Apple Intelligence upgrades, but its smaller improvements to Mail, AirDrop, Photos, Shortcuts, AirPods, and compatibility matter just as much. So here's everything revealed about iOS 27.
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EXCLUSIVE: Backrooms director and cast break down turning a viral webseries into one of A24’s most unsettling horror films

Kane Parsons, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Renate Reinsve break down how A24’s Backrooms turns the viral liminal horror series into a haunting psychological film about isolation, liminal spaces, and emotional trauma.
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Your Tech, Your Way with JLab: Why Premium Audio Shouldn’t Cost a Paycheck

Whether it's work calls, workouts, commutes, or moments of escape, every part of the day demands something different from our audio gear. JLab's latest lineup is built around a simple idea that personal tech should adapt to real life, not the other way around, while keeping premium features within reach.
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A jazz label covered an AI-generated hit to make a point the music industry has been avoiding

A jazz label turned a faceless AI song into a statement about human creativity and built a tool to back it up.
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OnePlus 15 joins the tiny Android club that can AirDrop with iPhones

OnePlus 15 users can now send files to nearby iPhones, iPads, and Macs through Quick Share, cutting out older workarounds like cloud links and third-party apps.
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iOS 27 could make battery saving less of a settings scavenger hunt

Apple is testing Dormancy in iOS 27 and watchOS code, hinting at battery prompts that could flag unused features and recommend switching them off before they waste more power.
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Burner phones could be collateral damage in the FCC’s robocall war

The FCC's robocall crackdown could force carriers to collect more ID data before activating phone service, raising privacy concerns for prepaid users, abuse survivors, journalists, and anyone relying on burner phones.
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Nomad’s orange wallet tracker makes the AirTag look chunky and underdressed

Nomad’s Stellar Orange accessories add Apple Find My tracking and Qi2 charging to a tiny limited-edition drop that is mostly about looking pretty.
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This tiny sensor could help self-driving cars and robots see better in the dark

Penn State researchers have developed a light-adaptive sensor inspired by the human eye that could help self-driving cars and robots maintain visual accuracy in changing lighting conditions.
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ChatGPT is recommending scam websites that will steal your credit card info

ChatGPT is surfacing fraudulent clones of defunct retail websites when users ask for product recommendations, according to scam-checking service Ask Silver. The fake storefronts are designed to steal payment information.
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McDonald’s new AI drive-thru has to prove it can handle hungry people

McDonald’s is testing a new Google-backed AI drive-thru system after its earlier ordering bot became a viral mess. The real challenge is whether Archy can make fast-food ordering feel boring again.
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Logitech’s Mobi Fold is a pocketable folding mouse for folks who despise trackpads

Logitech’s Mobi Fold is its first foldable mouse, built for travel with a pocket-friendly design, touch scrolling, quiet clicks, and multi-device support.
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MacOS Golden Gate gives you a taste of how a touchscreen MacBook will work

macOS 27 Golden Gate beta reportedly adds new touch controls through Sidecar, fueling rumors of Apple’s first OLED touchscreen MacBook
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The world’s chip lord issues price hike warning that’s going to hurt your phone and laptop

TSMC CFO Wendell Huang todl the BBC that inflation is driving up costs and did not rule out price increases, a warning with real implications for the phones, laptops, and AI services that run on the company's chips.
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A chemical bath could bring your old EV battery back to near-full strength

Researchers at Cornell University have developed a recycling process that restores spent lithium-ion batteries to up to 95% of their original capacity while cutting recycling costs by 56%.
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Rivian R2 first drive: A mid-sized EV game-changer punching above its budget

Rivian’s R2 blends smart cost-cutting engineering with strong performance, off-road capability, and premium feel, making it a compelling new contender in the crowded mid-range electric SUV market.
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A guide to Sony’s 2026 TVs and home theater lineup

Sony’s 2026 BRAVIA lineup introduces True RGB technology, new flagship TVs, and the Theater Trio audio system. Here’s everything you need to know about Sony’s latest home theater products.
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Rivian R2 SUV deliveries have begun, just not for the version most buyers may want

Rivian’s smaller electric SUV is finally on the road, but buyers waiting for the more affordable R2 trims will have to wait longer.
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Sony’s new 135-inch display is basically boardroom excess in its finest form

Sony’s Crystal LED UNIFY brings a 135-inch all-in-one LED wall to professional spaces, with easier installation, 800-nit brightness, and early 2027 availability.
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Why More Companies Are Using Bitrix24 for CRM, Project Management, and Team Collaboration in 2026

Bitrix24 combines CRM, project management, team collaboration, communication tools, flat pricing, and AI-powered assistance in one platform, helping businesses simplify operations and control costs.
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Valve’s Steam Machine could arrive by June 29 if this fan theory is right

A Redditor spotted a pattern in Valve’s past FCC filings, and it may offer the clearest clue yet about when the Steam Machine will launch.
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This bionic-kneading neck massager with heat is the Father’s Day gift that actually gets used

The SKG PS700 neck massager is $199.99 with 360° bionic kneading, red-light heat, app control, and Bluetooth music. Here's why it makes a Father's Day gift dads use.
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BenQ’s ZOWIE is treating gaming gear like sports science, and I love it as an esports fan

Inside BenQ’s ZOWIE lab, I saw how gaming mice and monitors are shaped by sports science, player data, and the tiny margins that decide competitive matches.