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The article claims that cellphone bans during school hours are gaining traction, with a Pew Research Center survey indicating that 77% of U.S. adults support banning cellphones in middle and high school classes, while 48% favor an all-day ban—marking the first time more Americans support than oppose these “bell-to-bell” bans compared to just 36% two…
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The US government’s decision to ban “advanced robotic devices” from entering the United States, announced during the Trump administration, initially focused on humanoids with legs. However, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) media relations director Katie Gorscak confirmed that robot vacuum cleaners like Roombas are also included in this ban. Existing Roombas remain unaffected, and companies…
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Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president, recently hinted at a “family of devices” designed for interacting with OpenAI’s AI chatbots during an interview with Joanna Stern on her YouTube channel. However, he left room for speculation by not confirming whether one of these devices is the rumored smart speaker set to launch in 2027 or perhaps a…
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Apple’s new Upgrade program lets you lease select iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches for low monthly payments, promising no more than the device’s full price over one to three years, sometimes saving hundreds of dollars. Sounds like a dream deal—so what’s the catch? The answer hinges on your usage habits. A savvy user can pay…
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Xbox is facing a 10 percent dip in revenue from content and services, such as its beloved Game Pass subscription, over the recent few months. Hardware sales have also taken a hit, sliding by 13 percent according to Microsoft’s fourth-quarter earnings report released on Wednesday. Just weeks prior, Xbox head Asha Sharma unveiled a “reset”…
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Cyberpunk 2077, once marred by its launch-day bugs and performance hiccups, has now transformed into a vibrant, dangerous world that beckons players to immerse themselves in futuristic fantasies. CD Projekt Red’s relentless effort over the past few years—fixing bugs, polishing content, and even launching new DLC like Phantom Liberty in 2023—has elevated the game from…
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xAI, the artificial intelligence company behind Grok, finds itself in a last-minute tussle with Minnesota’s newly passed anti-nudification app law, just as it did with the countless sexually explicit deepfakes flooding the internet post-January. According to the law, which targets “nudification” apps broadly, xAI is claiming that Minnesota’s punitive provisions leave them “no practical choice…
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Qualcomm’s announcement of a price hike for its phone processors starting September 1st has sent ripples through the tech world, but let’s dissect the main arguments and assumptions with a dash of wit: Firstly, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon proclaimed that “prices are going to go up,” echoing CNBC reports. The rumored increase is pegged at…
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Mark Zuckerberg is all set to revolutionize our lives with personal AI agents, according to Meta’s latest Q2 2026 earnings call. Imagine an AI buddy working around the clock to manage your health, relationships, finances, and even your daily to-do list—sounds like a dream come true! But hold on to your virtual hats, because let’s…
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Microsoft is poised to unleash an AI-powered “super app” called Copilot, which will seamlessly integrate chat, coding, and agentic functionalities. According to CEO Satya Nadella during a recent earnings call, this all-encompassing application will debut within the year, encompassing both consumer and commercial realms. Nadella highlighted the evolution of Copilot—from simple chats to Cowork and…