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Sony's Three-Piece Sound System Challenges the Soundbar Standard
Sony's Bravia Theater Trio offers a three-speaker alternative to traditional soundbars for large TVs but requires extra gear for bass and surround sound.
Sony Turns PS5 Into a Free Live TV Hub With 100+ Channels
Sony added free ad-supported live TV to every PS5 in the US, offering over 100 channels of movies, shows, sports and news from the console's main menu.
Alienware 16X Aurora Ditches RGB for Performance-First Design
Alienware's 16X Aurora gaming laptop trades flashy RGB for a minimalist design, featuring an OLED 240Hz display, Intel Core Ultra CPU, and RTX 50-series graphics. While heavy and battery-limited, its competent performance makes it a strong desktop replacement.
Operation Bluebird Launches Twitter.now in Challenge to X Corp
A startup launches a paid social platform called Twitter.now, reigniting the brand battle with X Corp. The move follows legal actions against Nitter and underscores the fight over the Twitter name.
Dolby Atmos for Headphones Free Trial Brings Spatial Audio to Gamers on PC and Xbox
Dolby Atmos for Headphones offers spatial audio on standard stereo headsets. A free trial on PC and Xbox lets gamers test positional audio improvements without extra hardware.
GoPro Pivots to AI Data Centers in $285 Million Merger Deal
GoPro is acquired in a $285 million merger and plans to shift from action cameras to AI data center operations, marking a dramatic strategic pivot.
BT's Copper Network Valued at $2 Billion as Scrap in Fiber Transition
BT's old copper landline network could fetch over $2 billion in scrap metal value as the UK shifts to fiber.
Android’s New Motion Sickness Feature Aims to Ease Travel Discomfort
Google adds an Android feature that uses moving dots to reduce motion sickness for passengers using phones in vehicles, aiming to improve comfort without extra hardware.
SuperBox Streaming Device Turns Home Networks Into Malware Proxies
SuperBox media players offering free movies secretly route malicious traffic through home connections. Plume research reveals malware preying on these devices.
ICE Plan to Deploy Boston Dynamics Spot Robots Raises Surveillance Concerns
A DHS procurement notice reveals plans to acquire Boston Dynamics SPOT robots for ICE, valued at up to $2 million, sparking debate over federal robotic surveillance.
EU Designates ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox for Strictest Digital Oversight
The EU classifies ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms, triggering tougher DSA rules on content moderation and algorithmic transparency.
Solid-State Cooler Uses Waste Heat to Drive Its Own Refrigeration
Researchers from KIT and University of Tsukuba have built a motorless solid-state cooler that uses shape-memory alloys to turn heat into refrigeration, potentially recycling processor waste heat in data centers.
Windows 11 Finally Adds Permanent Opt-Out for OneDrive Backup Prompts
A new Windows 11 build includes a persistent opt-out button for OneDrive backup nags, letting users permanently decline the feature. The change follows years of user frustration over aggressive prompts.
OpenClaw Launches Viral AI Agent Update Ushering in The Year of the Claw
OpenClaw releases a major new version of its AI agent Claw, calling the milestone The Year of the Claw. The update brings enhanced reasoning and multimodal capabilities.
Smartphone LED and AI Team Up to Spot Hidden Cameras
Using a smartphone's LED flash and AI, this method detects hidden cameras by analyzing lens reflections. No extra hardware needed.
Instagram Requires AI Influencers to Reveal Their Digital Nature
Instagram will label AI-generated accounts under a new transparency policy. The move targets synthetic influencers who can mislead users.
Sony Debuts Ad-Supported Live TV on PS5 With Over 100 Channels
Sony adds a free, ad-supported live TV service to the PlayStation 5 with more than 100 channels, expanding the console's entertainment role beyond gaming.
Database Version Control Arrives With DoltLite Fork of SQLite
DoltLite brings Git-like branching, merging and history tracking to SQLite databases. The project was built with thousands of automated pull requests.
AI Bug Hunters Flood Linux Kernel With Thousands Of CVEs, Overwhelming Maintainers
AI scanning tools have driven Linux kernel CVEs toward 2,000 per release. Maintainers say they are overwhelmed, forced to filter vast noise from genuine defects.