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Judge rejects Apple’s last-minute request for a deadline extension in Epic case
28 Sep

Judge rejects Apple’s last-minute request for a deadline extension in Epic case

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Apple tried at the last second to get out of producing a trove of documents by Monday as it was ordered to in its ongoing dispute with Epic, and Magistrate Judge Thomas Hixson is not having it. In early August, the company was given a deadline of September 30 to produce documents relating to the this year, which was its attempt to satisfy an injunction. Apple initially told the court that the task would entail reviewing roughly 650,000 documents — but in a status report on Thursday, it said the number had ballooned to over 1.3 million, and asked for…
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Early Prime Day deal bundles a free $30 gift card with the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds
28 Sep

Early Prime Day deal bundles a free $30 gift card with the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds

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Here’s a tasty offer for anyone who’s been on the fence about picking up the . If you snap up the earbuds from Amazon, you can claim a There's no discount on the earbuds themselves, unfortunately, as they still cost $229. That's not a huge shock, since they were only just released. Still, you'll at least get a $30 gift card that you can spend on whatever you want on Amazon.GoogleWhile you won't find many official discounts on the brand-new Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 just yet, you can get a free $30 Amazon gift card. $229 at AmazonWe gave…
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Engadget review recap: iPhones, AirPods, Pixel Buds and an early look at the PlayStation 5 Pro
28 Sep

Engadget review recap: iPhones, AirPods, Pixel Buds and an early look at the PlayStation 5 Pro

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I don't know how many more times I can say what an intense two weeks it's been since the last time I posted an Engadget review recap without sounding repetitive. Ever since we launched the first of these roundups last month, companies have relentlessly launched new hardware each week, contributing to a growing pile of products for our team to review. With all these announcements overlapping, it can be easy to miss a review that, say, was published at the start of the iPhone 16 event or another that went up at the same time as Meta's Connect keynote this…
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X can be ‘immediately’ unblocked in Brazil after it pays a $1.9 million fine
28 Sep

X can be ‘immediately’ unblocked in Brazil after it pays a $1.9 million fine

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X only has to pay one last fine in Brazil to get its services reinstated, according to Bloomberg and CNBC. Supreme Court R has ordered the company to pay 10 million Reais, or around $1.9 million, for its non-compliance with Brazil's court order for two days. Moraes added that the company's return "depends solely on the full compliance with Brazilian legislation and the absolute observance of the court orders in respect of national sovereignty." Specifically, Moraes fined X on September 19 for restoring its services in the country for some people despite a ban on the website. The judge also…
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Apple’s silicone MagSafe iPhone 16 cases are 14 percent off in this early Prime Day deal
28 Sep

Apple’s silicone MagSafe iPhone 16 cases are 14 percent off in this early Prime Day deal

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The iPhone 16 is currently available and, well, these handsets are expensive. Investing in a case is never a bad idea and Apple makes some solid offerings. The company’s silicone MagSafe iPhone 16 cases are on sale via Amazon for $42, which is a discount of 14 percent.The sale includes eight colorways, so as to better match the hue of the phone itself. As previously mentioned, these cases are made by Apple specifically for the iPhone 16, so the fit will be perfect. It’s made from recycled silicone, with a microfibre lining on the inside for more protection.AppleThis is a…
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NotebookLM can now summarize YouTube videos
28 Sep

NotebookLM can now summarize YouTube videos

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You can now upload YouTube videos and audio files to NotebookLM, an AI-powered summarizing tool for education and research. The update means Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro-powered virtual assistant can now handle Google Docs, PDFs, text files, Google Slides, YouTube video URLs, audio files and web pages. This expands NotebookLM's potential sources to include lecture recordings, informative YouTube content and group discussions. Google claims that it securely stores all information uploaded to NoteBookLM and does not use it to train AI.Google launched the virtual research assistant in the summer of 2023 and upgraded it to run on Gemini 1.5 Pro this…
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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S10+ are tablets built for AI
28 Sep

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S10+ are tablets built for AI

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Samsung is once again expanding its tablet lineup, and this time, the company is doing so with AI at the forefront. Today, Samsung revealed the Galaxy Tab S10 series, two models that it says are "built with AI enhancements available right out of the box." The 14.6-inch Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S10+ both pack anti-reflective Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays, a quad speaker setup with AI Dialogue Boost and a robust IP68 durability rating. Both tablets will be available next month.Galaxy Tab S10 UltraPowered by Android 14, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra's Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers…
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Samsung debuts the Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy Watch FE LTE
28 Sep

Samsung debuts the Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy Watch FE LTE

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If you're a fan of getting flagship-quality features at more affordable prices, Samsung's FE series is meant for you. Today, the company revealed its two latest entries: the Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy Watch FE LTE. Both devices pack in tools from the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy Watch, including things like AI-powered photo editing, fitness tracking and more. Additionally, they'll both be available next week, so you won't have to wait long to buy them.Galaxy S24 FELike previous FE devices, the Galaxy S24 FE offers many of the attractive features from the regular S24 at a more affordable price. Starting…
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Advanced AI chatbots are less likely to admit they don’t have all the answers
28 Sep

Advanced AI chatbots are less likely to admit they don’t have all the answers

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Researchers have spotted an apparent downside of smarter chatbots. Although AI models predictably become more accurate as they advance, they’re also more likely to (wrongly) answer questions beyond their capabilities rather than saying, “I don’t know.” And the humans prompting them are more likely to take their confident hallucinations at face value, creating a trickle-down effect of confident misinformation.“They are answering almost everything these days,” José Hernández-Orallo, professor at the Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain, told Nature. “And that means more correct, but also more incorrect.” Hernández-Orallo, the project lead, worked on the study with his colleagues at the Valencian…
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It’s the last day to get three months of Disney+ Basic for only $6
28 Sep

It’s the last day to get three months of Disney+ Basic for only $6

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With the rights to content from big studios and franchises like Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic, Disney+ is a streaming service that everyone knows and loves — so much so that it nabbed a spot as one of the best streaming services in our guide. Whether you look forward to sitting down on your couch ready to be whisked away to Marvel’s multiverse of TV shows, like the highly anticipated Agatha All Along, or want to keep the kids entertained with hit classics like Bluey, or Inside Out 2, Disney+ has great content for adults and kids…
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