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16h ago

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Lenovo's Googlebook 15 Gets a New Specs Leak. Brace Your Wallet for Impact
Make no mistake: This is not a Chromebook, and it won’t be cheap.
1. 1. Lenovo's upcoming Googlebook 15 is shaping up to be a premium laptop, not an affordable Chromebook.
1. 2. The leaked specifications include an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB or 32GB of RAM, and a 15.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
1. 3. The Googlebook aims to offer deeper integration with Android apps and AI-powered tools like Gemini, differentiating it from traditional Chromebooks.

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17h ago

TechControversialOpinion

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GTA 5 Mod Adds Flock Surveillance Cameras So Players Can Blow Them Up
Built to highlight real-life surveillance, the mod includes 235 virtual cameras that you can destroy for in-game cash.
1. 1. Flock automated license plate-reading cameras are rapidly popping up all over the US.
1. 2. Now, if you’re cruising through the fictional town of Los Santos (modeled after Los Angeles) in a new Grand Theft Auto 5 “mod,” you could be tracked by any of the 235 Flock cameras there.
1. 3. The new Grand Theft Automated License Plate Reader mod builds on the general hatred toward and distrust of the massive Flock surveillance network adorning US roadways.

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17h ago

TechControversialOpinion

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A Breakthrough? Or Just Breakable? Apple Unveiled the iPhone Duo, and CNET Writers Have Many Thoughts
It’s the folding phone that launched a thousand takes.
1. 1. Apple unfolded its new iPhone this week, and we’re still trying to wrap our heads around it.
1. 2. Apple is several years behind other phone-makers in crafting a foldable, but that just means it has waited out the growing pains.
1. 3. The iPhone Duo’s inclusion of Touch ID, which hasn’t been on an iPhone for four years, was one of CNET Senior Editor Lori Grunin’s favorite things about the event.

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19h ago

TechControversialInvestigative

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Have You Protested AI Recently? Anthropic May Be Watching You for Precrimes
A recent report alleges Anthropic is finding ways to monitor activists and surveil dissent.
1. 1. Investigative reporter Daniel Boguslaw detailed how security officials at Anthropic are engaging in monitoring and surveillance, including reporting AI activists to police for potential future crimes.
1. 2. Anthropic told CNET via email that it disagreed with Boguslaw’s piece, saying the headline and framing were inaccurate.
1. 3. The trend of predictive policing also continues to grow. Dubbed “precrime” in sci-fi movies like Minority Report, this kind of crime forecasting has become increasingly integrated into police departments.

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1d ago

TechControversialOpinion

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The iPhone Duo Isn’t the Pocket iPad… or Is It?
Commentary: I can’t figure out if the Duo would replace my iPad, or if it’s just a portable alternative.
1. 1. The iPhone Duo, Apple's first folding phone, is being compared to an iPad due to its size, design, and support for Apple Pencil, potentially offering a "best of both worlds" experience.
1. 2. Despite its iPad-like features, the iPhone Duo does not run iPadOS, has a different iOS variant with a unique layout, and offers limited Pencil support compared to newer iPad models.
1. 3. The high price of the iPhone Duo, starting at $2,000, raises questions about its value proposition, especially when compared to purchasing an iPad Mini and a separate iPhone.

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1d ago

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iPhone Duo vs. Pixel 11 Pro Fold: 2 Durable Foldables Face Off
Apple’s and Google’s phones are both rated for dust and water resistance. Here’s how they compare when it comes to other features such as cameras, battery life and displays.
1. 1. Apple’s iPhone Duo and Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold stand out in the increasingly competitive foldable phone market for one notable reason: They both have IP68 ratings.
1. 2. The iPhone Duo has a squat, 5.4-inch cover display and a wide, 7.6-inch inside display. Meanwhile, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold has a taller 6.5-inch cover display and a larger 8-inch main display.
1. 3. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has a leg up with the inclusion of a telephoto camera.

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1d ago

TechControversialOpinion

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Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 4: Clash of the Newest Apple Watches
The newest Apple smartwatches have premium features — and prices to match.
1. 1. The Apple Watch Series 12 starts at $400 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 at $800, with both models available for preorder and shipping on Sept. 18.
1. 2. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is the superior model in display size and durability, surviving more extreme conditions.
1. 3. While both watches can be connected to cellular service (the Series 12 must be purchased in the 4G LTE version), the Ultra 4 inherits its predecessor’s capability for 5G connectivity as well as linking up to satellites to contact emergency services when outside mobile network range.

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1d ago

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You Can Now Buy the Trump Phone for $250 More Than Originally Priced
Trump Mobile’s T1 phone now costs $749, echoing price hikes across other phone retailers.
1. 1. The Trump Mobile T1 Phone's price increased from $499 to $749, a $250 hike.
1. 2. The company stated the initial $499 price tag was a temporary introductory price.
1. 3. The Trump phone is essentially a reskinned mid-level HTC handset.

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1d ago

GuidesOriginalGuides

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 11, #718
Here are hints and the answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 718 for Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
1. 1. Here are hints and the answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 718 for Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
1. 2. The yellow words in today’s Connections. The theme is NFL injury report designations.
1. 3. The four answers are doubtful, out, probable and questionable.

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1d ago

ScienceExpertOriginal

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O and Beer May Hold the Keys to Brewing Houses on Mars
The yeast used won’t brew beer, but it can help brew a building.
1. 1. Researchers found a way to turn the sand on Mars into what is functionally low-grade concrete using little more than gelatin, yeast, and the natural Martian environment.
1. 2. The concrete produced by this method measures 10 to 12 megapascals (a metric unit of pressure), putting it on par with low-grade concrete here on Earth.
1. 3. Once the structures have reached the end of their usefulness, people on Mars can break them down, mix them in a bioreactor, and brew a new building with the same materials, as long as there’s still yeast alive to reproduce.

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1d ago

TechControversialOpinion

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Don't Sleep on Apple's Audio Intelligence. It Reveals a Lot About Where We're Headed
Commentary: Apple’s new memory tools are a sign of how tech companies are pushing into a new wave of AI wearables, and glasses are likely next.
1. 1. Apple's new Audio Intelligence on Apple Watches and iPhones signals a move towards AI-infused wearables and a future of 'intelligent personal hubs.'
1. 2. While promising memory-keeping and summarization, it raises privacy concerns, foreshadowing potential AI-powered smart glasses.
1. 3. Audio Intelligence listens. And in listening, it can make memories. Or recall things. Or, in a sense, act like the sort of AI-enabled wearables I’ve been trying in various forms over the last few years.

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1d ago

TechControversialOpinion

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Anthropic Researcher's Warning About Human Extinction Really Means
AI companies think their creations could kill us all. They’re carrying on anyway.
1. 1. AI researchers are voicing concerns about the potential for artificial intelligence to lead to human extinction, with some resigning from major companies over ethical considerations.
1. 2. Companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are reportedly prioritizing rapid AI development and competition, potentially at the expense of safety, due to market pressures and fear of falling behind.
1. 3. The debate over AI's future is framed as a dichotomy between 'doomers' who emphasize existential risks and 'boosters' who highlight potential benefits, with critics suggesting both narratives serve corporate interests.

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1d ago

TechExpertOriginal

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Google Gemini's New Windows Desktop App Is Here
Certain Gemini features require a paid subscription.
1. 1. Google has released a Windows desktop version of its Gemini AI technology, bringing tools like image generation and AI search into an app that runs on Windows 10 or Windows 11.
1. 2. The AI models you have access to in the app depend on your paid Google subscription tier.
1. 3. If you’ve used Claude or OpenAI’s ChatGPT apps, the design will look very familiar, with a left sidebar for chats and a search bar as the main interface.

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1d ago

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Valley' Season 3 Sets Release Date on Starz. Catch a New Trailer, Details Here
The long, long wait will soon be over, even if Diamond has rotted in that car trunk by now.
1. 1. P-Valley season 3 is due to arrive on Starz in December.
1. 2. The first two episodes of the new season will debut on Friday, Dec. 4.
1. 3. The series will pick up where it left off and take viewers through to the conclusion of this story in this final season.

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2d ago

EntertainmentLifestyleOpinion

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Want Some Movie Suggestions? You Should Call This Tubi Hotline
It’s not an old-school party line, but you can get some entertainment advice when you give this hotline a ring.
1. 1. Tubi is bringing back the hotline concept with TubiFone, a service offering movie recommendations.
1. 2. Users can call 1-833-605-TUBI and select their mood to receive a lineup of movie suggestions.
1. 3. The hotline delivers prerecorded descriptions, cast information, and titles for each recommendation.

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2d ago

ScienceExpertOriginal

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Source AI Model for Future Moon Explorations
One small step for AI, one giant leap for mankind.
1. 1. The NASA‑IBM Lunar Foundation Model is one of the first of its kind: a publicly available AI model created to support exploration of the moon under NASA’s Artemis program.
1. 2. The NASA‑IBM Lunar Foundation Model not only saves researchers time by identifying data patterns at scale and across different instruments but, according to the press release, also outperforms widely used methods by up to 23% in identifying the moon’s key geographic features.
1. 3. By making the model and the dataset publicly available, IBM and NASA want to provide the global scientific community with a shared foundation that researchers can adapt and apply to new questions about the moon.

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2d ago

TechControversialOpinion

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Sorry, Apple, but the iPhone Duo Isn't the Smart Display I'm Waiting For
Reports keep saying Apple is releasing a home smart display. It still hasn’t happened, and here’s why that’s a problem.
1. 1. Apple's "Surprise and shine" event featured AI advancements but notably omitted a rumored smart home display.
1. 2. The new iPhone Duo, while tented, is a far cry from a fully independent smart display and is exponentially more expensive than current smart displays.
1. 3. Reasons for the omission may include the iPhone Duo's development, Siri AI readiness, and market pricing concerns.

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2d ago

TechControversialOpinion

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I Tried the iPhone 18 Pro's New Deluxe Camera and Shot Photos With Starbursts
Hands-on: At Apple’s Sept. 9 event, I tried the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The standout feature is the new variable aperture on the main camera.
1. 1. The iPhone 18 Pro introduces a new variable aperture camera tool that allows for effects like starbursts and better light control.
1. 2. The Dynamic Island is slimmer due to the FaceTime camera being placed under the display.
1. 3. While the variable aperture is a significant upgrade for photographers, it may not be a compelling reason for most users to buy the iPhone 18 Pro, especially given the price increase.

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2d ago

TechOpinionSpeculative

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The iPhone Air 2 Wasn't Announced. Here's Why That's Bad for Apple Buyers
The iPhone Air 2 was a no-show at Apple Park on Wednesday.
1. 1. The absence of a new iPhone Air model at Apple's recent launch leaves a gap in the market for consumers seeking a mid-range, affordable smartphone.
1. 2. The iPhone Duo, Apple's new foldable phone, is priced significantly higher than the original iPhone Air, further limiting options for budget-conscious buyers.
1. 3. Industry analyst Nabila Popal suggests Apple may be strategically delaying a new Air model to create a more balanced portfolio with future releases.

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2d ago

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Party App Featured During Apple’s Latest Event
Siri AI got a few more details during the iPhone Event, including a tie-in with Stuff. Here’s what the third-party app can do for you.
1. 1. Stuff is a third-party app for iPhone, iPad and Mac that helps you organize your notes into to-do lists, tasks, deadlines and plans.
1. 2. There’s also a Listen Mode that works with Siri AI to create tasks from your voice commands.
1. 3. The app is free, but if you want to invite more people or access Listen Mode and Scan Mode, it costs $3 per month or $30 per year.

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2d ago

BusinessControversialSensational

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All iPhones — Not Just the Pro Models — Now Cost $100 More
RAMageddon comes for the iPhone.
1. 1. Apple has raised the prices of all iPhone models by $100.
1. 2. The price hike affects not just the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models but also last year’s iPhone 17, iPhone 17E and iPhone Air, as well as the iPhone 16.
1. 3. Former Apple CEO Tim Cook called the price hikes ‘unavoidable,’ citing a ‘100-year flood on the memory pricing.’

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2d ago

TechControversialOpinion

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It’s iPhone Duo Users Who Will Want a Stylus
Apple’s first foldable phone is also its first with pen support.
1. 1. Apple announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, which will also support a stylus.
1. 2. The Duo's inner screen is 7.6 inches, comparable to an iPad Mini, and will support the Apple Pencil for drawing, sketching, and writing.
1. 3. With the iPhone Duo starting at $1,999, the iPad-like pen support may help justify the high price by viewing the Duo as two devices in one.

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2d ago

TechControversialOpinion

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The iPhone 18 Pro Max's Battery Is a Beast, but Save $100 and Stick to Last Year's Model
Do the math to make sure the upgrade makes sense.
1. 1. The iPhone 18 Pro Max offers a battery upgrade with claimed 45 hours of video playback, an increase from the iPhone 17 Pro Max's 39 hours.
1. 2. The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299 for 256GB, a $100 increase over the iPhone 17 Pro Max's original price for the same storage.
1. 3. A CNET survey indicated that 55% of US adults want a cheaper phone, and 52% want better battery life, suggesting a desire for value.

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2d ago

TechSpeculativeFuture Tech

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Apple Debuts the iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable Handset
The phone has a 7.6-inch inside display and a 5.4-inch cover display. It’ll be available in October.
1. 1. Apple on Wednesday unveiled its first foldable iPhone, called the iPhone Duo. It’ll start at $1,999 for 256GB.
1. 2. Preorders for the iPhone Duo begin on Oct. 16, before its Oct. 23 release.
1. 3. Analysts predict the iPhone Duo could give foldables, which remain a niche smartphone category, a significant boost.

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2d ago

TechSpeculativeFuture Tech

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Are Official. Here's What's New
Apple took the wraps off its new flagship phones at its “Surprise and Shine” event
1. 1. Apple has officially taken the wraps off the new iPhone 18 Pro and larger iPhone 18 Pro Max.
1. 2. The phones were announced during the company’s “Surprise and Shine” event on Sept. 9 and will feature a number of upgrades from the processors to the cameras and beyond.
1. 3. This is a developing story and this article will be updated as Apple releases more information during its live event.

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3d ago

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I Rode in the Goodyear Blimp to Celebrate This Spirit Halloween Team
My side quest was a fun and rare opportunity to mark a new venture for the famous blimp.
1. 1. Goodyear and Spirit Halloween have collaborated to release an inflatable Goodyear Blimp costume for the 2026 Halloween season.
1. 2. The author rode in the actual Goodyear Blimp as part of a media event to preview the costume collaboration.
1. 3. The Goodyear Blimp's envelope is helium-filled and its pressure is maintained by two ballonets that keep the ship level and upright.

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3d ago

ScienceExpertOriginal

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This Is the Biggest 2D Map of the Universe. Here’s How to Use It
The map covers 75% of the sky, and you can explore all sorts of cool celestial objects once you know where to look.
1. 1. DR11 is the largest 2D map of the night sky ever created, covering 75% of the sky across 5.6 trillion pixels and cataloging 4 billion objects.
1. 2. The map allows anyone to explore celestial bodies like stars, galaxies, and black holes, with user-friendly tools for zooming and searching.
1. 3. While the map doesn't show planets or asteroids within our solar system, it provides a comprehensive view of distant cosmic objects and has already been cited in over 1,800 research papers.

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3d ago

TechControversialOpinion

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The Coolest Thing I Saw at IFA 2026: The Coolest, Quietest, Thinnest Laptop Concept
We could soon find ourselves in the age of actively cooled yet fanless laptops that are able to run mainstream mobile processors at full power.
1. 1. Lenovo's Project AeroBlade concept utilizes Frore Systems' AirJet modules for active cooling, enabling fanless laptop designs.
1. 2. The AirJet modules use ultrasonic vibrations to pull cool air into the laptop and expel hot air out of it.
1. 3. This fanless design allows for significantly thinner and lighter laptops without sacrificing performance.

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3d ago

TechPromotionalTech Enthusiast

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Meta's New AI Agent Wants to Get Personal With You
The new Meta Muse agent can complete tasks and do your online shopping.
1. 1. Meta announced a new agent program called Muse, described as a 'personal agent' that understands user habits and goals.
1. 2. Meta's Muse can do online shopping (with your permission), create documents, fill out forms and respond to emails.
1. 3. Agentic AI can be risky. Over the summer, agents from Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic each slipped out of their testing environments and hacked outside websites, casting increased scrutiny on the potentially disastrous harm AI can do to our cybersecurity.

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3d ago

ScienceControversialExpert

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World's Largest Gun Aims to Shoot Satellites Into Space
The world’s largest gun belongs to Longshot Space, which plans to go even bigger in the hopes of harnessing its technology to shoot satellites into space instead of using rockets.
1. 1. Longshot Space is developing a method to launch satellites into orbit using the world's largest gun, powered by compressed gas.
1. 2. The company's cannons will use multiple bursts of gas to accelerate projectiles through a barrel that will eventually be miles long.
1. 3. Launching satellites this way requires satellites capable of withstanding the shock, and is likely not feasible for sensitive cargo, especially human beings.

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