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When your phone is confiscated at the airport, it’s as if you’ve handed over the keys to your digital soul—complete with selfies, memes, and that embarrassing video of you dancing like a fool on a beach in Ibiza. International travelers, even US citizens, often find themselves surrendering their smartphones without much choice, especially after a…
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In the realm of AI-infused laptops, Big Tech’s visionaries are convinced that artificial intelligence will revolutionize every facet of our digital lives. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang recently unveiled a novel laptop design tailored for AI-driven tasks, sparking excitement and questions alike: Are we truly ready for this AI-powered transformation? Nilay Patel and David Pierce on The…
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The Sonos Era 100 speaker is indeed a compelling choice for audiophiles and casual listeners alike, but let’s roast it a bit—because every great thing has its quirks! First off, the claim that the Era 100 is “Sonos’s most affordable in-home smart speaker” might just be a marketing whisper. Sure, at $189 (or $134 refurbished),…
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Scott Pelley, the legendary 60 Minutes journalist, was fired by Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton for daring to question whether CBS had installed sycophants in its top ranks. In response, Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim declared in a joint memo that they would stay on to save the program, proclaiming, “We don’t want…
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Summer Game Fest Live 2026 delivered a buffet of gaming news, but let’s slice through the hype with some witty counterpoints. First up, Final Fantasy VII’s remake trilogy concludes with Revelation—great! But did anyone really need another FFVII fix after waiting this long? It’s like getting an extra scoop of ice cream when you’re already…
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The article highlights Congress’s ongoing struggle to agree on reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which governs warrantless surveillance on non-U.S. persons abroad. With a June 12th deadline looming, legislators appear no closer to a deal than they were when they extended it in late April for just 45 days to…
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Control Resonant is heralded as both a sequel to the 2019 hit Control and an independent starting point, leaving players wondering how these two titles relate. Developer Remedy suggests that the games are like two sides of the same coin, with creative director Mikael Kasurinen proclaiming you can play them in any order. However, this…
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In a dazzling display of marketing prowess, Square Enix unveiled the grand finale of its Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy: **Final Fantasy VII Revelation**. Set to launch in spring 20**27**, this epic conclusion will grace multiple platforms—PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2—simultaneously, promising a unified experience for all fans. During the Summer…
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The article posits that Grand Theft Auto VI is reshaping the video game release calendar, creating an almost barren November followed by a crowded fall. It cites Sony’s State of Play showcase, where numerous major titles were announced for September and beyond, such as Wolverine on September 15th, Dune: Awakening on September 22nd, and Control…
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N Plus Infinity Times Two, what a mouthful! After waiting over ten years for a sequel to the pixel-perfect N++, Metanet has finally delivered, but with a twist: multiplayer. It’s like they took the single-player challenge of N++ and threw it into a blender with the social dynamics of Fortnite. First off, let’s address the…