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  • Motorola’s “Accidental” Affiliate Hijack: When Even the Tech Giants Can’t Keep Their Own App from Spying on You

    May 27, 2026
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    Motorola’s proclamation that the affiliate hijacking of its Amazon app was “unintended” rings as true as a dented smartphone on a nightstand. Yet, one can’t help but wonder: if an elephant wandered into a china shop and broke a delicate vase, did it really *not* see the shelves? Motorola’s executive director, Allison Yi, gracefully danced…

  • xTool M2: Because “Versatility” Just Means “More Things to Break”

    May 27, 2026
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    Upgrading to more powerful laser cutting tools expands the types of materials the M2 can engrave. With its modular design, the xTool M2 Color Craft Laser boasts a CMYK print head that works on paper, wood, and felt, making it versatile for sticker printing and even etching designs onto metal water bottles. However, does this…

  • Grads Finally Get a Smartwatch—But Forget Basic Life Skills

    May 27, 2026
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    College graduates face a mix of excitement and trepidation as they transition from campus life to the real world, often juggling job searches and new apartment setups. In an effort to ease this leap, “The Verge” offers its 2026 college graduation gift guide, presenting dozens of curated suggestions that celebrate academic achievement while preparing grads…

  • Valve’s “Affordable” Handheld Now Costs More Than a Used Car—Again

    May 27, 2026
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    Valve has jacked up the Steam Deck’s price by more than $200, making it feel like we’re paying premium for a console that still plays our favorite PC games. The 512GB model now costs $789 instead of $549—a $240 jump! Meanwhile, the 1TB version soared from $649 to $949, a whopping $300 increase. It’s as…

  • Cody Miller’s Polyurethane Power: Why the Suit Was the Only Thing That Actually Worked

    May 27, 2026
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    Cody Miller’s triumph at the inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, where he clinched $250,000 by setting a new personal best time of 26.55 seconds in the men’s 50m breaststroke, has sparked debate over what truly powered his victory. The article attributes Miller’s success largely to his polyurethane swimsuit, reminiscent of pre-2008 Olympic gear that…

  • Meta’s “Free for Life” Now Costs You a Fortune—Again

    May 27, 2026
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    Facebook launches a ‘Plus’ subscription that gives you extra features, joining tech giants like Google in cashing out after hefty AI investments. With Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus priced at $3.99 monthly, WhatsApp Plus at $2.99, Meta is rolling out these premium plans globally over the next few weeks, while also testing subscriptions for Meta…

  • *”Lux Optics Finally Lets You Pretend Your Phone Has Film—For a Week (Then You’ll Regret It)”*

    May 27, 2026
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    Halide Mark III isn’t free, but you can try it out for a week before buying. After first being announced in December 20 24, Lux Optics has finally released the latest version of its Halide camera app for the iPhone and iPad. The Halide Mark III app’s most compelling feature is a new film simulation engine…

  • Ferrari’s Bold Bet: Why Apple’s Design Genius Just Ruined Ferrari’s Legacy (And The Stock Market Too)

    May 27, 2026
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    The new Ferrari Luce EV, unveiled with design input from Apple’s Jony Ive via LoveFrom, has sparked a wave of criticism among Ferrari enthusiasts who argue that the sleek, four-door sedan fails to capture the traditional Ferrari essence. The article suggests that what worked for Ive at Apple—minimalistic yet futuristic designs—is falling short for Ferrari,…

  • Apple’s “M4 Miracle” Tablet: Because $519 Isn’t Actually Cheap Enough

    May 27, 2026
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    The latest iPad Air, sporting the M4 processor with up to 12GB of RAM, is indeed a powerhouse compared to its base model counterparts, but let’s not get carried away just yet! At $519.99 for the 11-inch version and a whopping $100 discount on the 13-inch model at $699, Apple has certainly sweetened the deal.…

  • Google Employee’s “Accidental” $1.2M Polymarket Win: Because Nothing Says “Insider” Like Publicly Available Data

    May 27, 2026
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    A Google employee allegedly used inside information to win $1.2 million on Polymarket, leveraging confidential data about search trends known only to him before the public. Michele Spagnuolo, arrested in New York and charged with commodities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering, bet under the username AlphaRa on Polymarket, capitalizing on Google’s secret insights into…

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