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Engadget

Go foldable or go home: All the gadgets you can own that fold

Here's an overview of some of the most notable folding gadget categories available today.

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Engadget

Go foldable or go home: All the gadgets you can own that fold

TechCrunch

Google will let schools disable its AI tools, but not without sacrificing Search

Schools choosing to restrict AI altogether will no longer be able to access Google Search, as AI features are now integrated into the search engine.

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TechCrunch

Google will let schools disable its AI tools, but not without sacrificing Search

Engadget

The easiest way to turn your regular TV into a smart TV

If you have an older TV that doesn't have smart features, you might not need to upgrade. Here's how to turn your "dumb" TV into a smart one.

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Engadget

The easiest way to turn your regular TV into a smart TV

TechCrunch

New York City's Mamdani criticizes Madison Square Garden owner over surveillance tech

The mayor's comments come after the entertainment giant's data breach last year, which exposed James Dolan's surveillance.

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TechCrunch

New York City's Mamdani criticizes Madison Square Garden owner over surveillance tech

Ars Technica

UEFI bootkit infected fully patched Windows machines. Is Microsoft to blame?

UEFI bootkit BlackX exploits Microsoft's lack of clarity around Secure Boot protections.

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Ars Technica

UEFI bootkit infected fully patched Windows machines. Is Microsoft to blame?

Engadget

What does the H+ symbol mean on your Samsung phone?

The status bar of your smartphone is littered with arcane symbols that are mostly undecipherable. We all know what 4G and 5G are, so what is H+?

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Engadget

What does the H+ symbol mean on your Samsung phone?

Ars Technica

EPA throws in the towel on policing air pollution from factory farms

Critics say EPA is effectively abandoning Clean Air Act enforcement at factory farms.

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Ars Technica

EPA throws in the towel on policing air pollution from factory farms

Engadget

What's the meaning of the "C" on your USB-C ports?

USB Type-C cables are everywhere, especially now that Apple has gotten onboard with the port. But does the "C" in USB-C mean something in particular?

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Engadget

What's the meaning of the "C" on your USB-C ports?

TechCrunch

The TechCrunch Founder Summit agenda is only half the reason to be in Boston on Nov. 4

On Nov. 4, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 brings founders and VCs to Boston's SoWa Power Station for practical insights and connections. Register before prices increase at the door.

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TechCrunch

The TechCrunch Founder Summit agenda is only half the reason to be in Boston on Nov. 4

WIRED

Roli Has Fallen Apart—and Left Customers Holding the Bag

The inventive instrument maker collapsed into insolvency, leaving buyers empty-handed and users scrambling to keep their musical gear alive.

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WIRED

Roli Has Fallen Apart—and Left Customers Holding the Bag

Ars Technica

Beyond screens: Mercedes-Benz's new holographic heads-up display

After pioneering the passenger screen, Mercedes has designs on the windshield.

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Ars Technica

Beyond screens: Mercedes-Benz's new holographic heads-up display

WIRED

Apple iPad Mini (2026) Review: A Dream Device, but Who Is It For?

The iPad Mini’s impressive new features make it a better tablet than ever—only to be betrayed by its higher price.

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WIRED

Apple iPad Mini (2026) Review: A Dream Device, but Who Is It For?

Engadget

iPad mini (A20 Pro) review: Apple's tiny tablet gets a big update

Apple made significant improvements to the iPad mini this year, but they don't come cheap.

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Engadget

iPad mini (A20 Pro) review: Apple's tiny tablet gets a big update

Engadget

The reason why some USB ports are black

USB ports come in multiple colors, from eye-catching ones like orange and purple to plain old black ports. Here's what the latter signifies.

3 hours ago

Engadget

The reason why some USB ports are black

WIRED

Apple AirPods 5 Review: Better Than Before but Not Quite Pro

Apple finally made ANC standard across the AirPods lineup. But should you still spring for the AirPods Pro 3?

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WIRED

Apple AirPods 5 Review: Better Than Before but Not Quite Pro

WIRED

The Endlessly Meme-able Steve Kornacki Is Not a Meme Person

NBC’s go-to data guru also isn’t quite sure what a subreddit is.

4 hours ago

WIRED

The Endlessly Meme-able Steve Kornacki Is Not a Meme Person

WIRED

‘Our Risk, Their Reward’: Zohran Mamdani on AI and Data Centers

Ahead of the midterms, WIRED talked to New York City’s mayor about data centers, AI in schools, and the future of the Democratic party.

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WIRED

‘Our Risk, Their Reward’: Zohran Mamdani on AI and Data Centers

WIRED

NASA’s Swift Observatory Is Falling to Earth. Here’s What to Know About the Impending Impact

The 3,200-pound satellite is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere later this week with a wide reentry zone covering parts of Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia, and South America.

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WIRED

NASA’s Swift Observatory Is Falling to Earth. Here’s What to Know About the Impending Impact

TechCrunch

Yvonne Bajela is bringing $17M in fresh capital to Europe's startup scene

Evertrue Capital announces $17M debut fund to back early stage AI and fintech.

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TechCrunch

Yvonne Bajela is bringing $17M in fresh capital to Europe's startup scene

TechCrunch

Apple Watch's AI features for rewinding and recapping conversations begin beta testing

Now in beta: Apple's new Audio Intelligence features can help you remember what someone said or take notes on conversations.

9 hours ago

TechCrunch

Apple Watch's AI features for rewinding and recapping conversations begin beta testing

TechCrunch

Google takes Dreambeans to India in bid to bring AI-generated personal stories to the masses

Google's Dreambeans, its latest AI experiment, now supports 13 Indian languages.

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TechCrunch

Google takes Dreambeans to India in bid to bring AI-generated personal stories to the masses

Ars Technica

"At Home in Space" opens, caps Air and Space Museum renovation

The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum has all of its "space" back open.

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Ars Technica

"At Home in Space" opens, caps Air and Space Museum renovation

Ars Technica

Why large dogs age faster than small ones, and other October research highlights

Plus invisible tattoos, medieval skeleton gets an ID, trapping a single antimatter particle, and more.

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Ars Technica

Why large dogs age faster than small ones, and other October research highlights

Ars Technica

Third person dies of bird flu since virus started jumping to livestock

The threat is still considered to be low, but the virus continues to spread.

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Ars Technica

Third person dies of bird flu since virus started jumping to livestock