Chrome Autofill Update: Google Wallet Integration and 3 More Features Google Chrome's holiday update adds 4 new autofill features, including Google Wallet integration for loyalty cards and flight info, plus a better Android UI.

Google Chrome's holiday update adds 4 new autofill features, including Google Wallet integration for loyalty cards and flight info, plus a better Android UI.
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7 New Android Accessibility Features in Android 16 Google's Android 16 update adds 7 major accessibility tools, including emotional captions, Gemini-powered photo descriptions, and a universal dark mode.

Google's Android 16 update adds 7 major accessibility tools, including emotional captions, Gemini-powered photo descriptions, and a universal dark mode.
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How to Use Your Google Pixel as a Nintendo Switch 2 Webcam Google Pixel phones can now serve as webcams for the Nintendo Switch 2 following the November update. Here is how the native feature saves you from buying extra gear.

Google Pixel phones can now serve as webcams for the Nintendo Switch 2 following the November update. Here is how the native feature saves you from buying extra gear.
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Meta Delays 'Phoenix' Mixed Reality Glasses to 2027 Meta has postponed its 'Phoenix' mixed reality headset to 2027 for more polish, while acquiring AI startup Limitless and planning a new 'Malibu 2' wearable.

Meta has postponed its 'Phoenix' mixed reality headset to 2027 for more polish, while acquiring AI startup Limitless and planning a new 'Malibu 2' wearable.
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CES 2026 Preview: What to Expect From Samsung, Intel, and Sony A look ahead at CES 2026, featuring expected launches from Intel and AMD, new display tech from Sony, and the latest in AI robotics.

A look ahead at CES 2026, featuring expected launches from Intel and AMD, new display tech from Sony, and the latest in AI robotics.
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Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. for $82.7B Amid Antitrust Fears Netflix plans to acquire Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion, a move facing fierce opposition from regulators, theater owners, and creative unions.

Netflix plans to acquire Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion, a move facing fierce opposition from regulators, theater owners, and creative unions.
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7 Tips to Master Google's Nano Banana Pro Image Generator Google's Nano Banana Pro offers professional-grade AI image generation. Here are 7 tips to master prompts, text rendering, and cinematic controls.

Google's Nano Banana Pro offers professional-grade AI image generation. Here are 7 tips to master prompts, text rendering, and cinematic controls.
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Google Year in Search 2025: AI Queries, American Pope, and KPop Demon Hunters Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals a massive shift to conversational AI queries, with top trends including an American pope, KPop Demon Hunters, and viral Labubu toys.

Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals a massive shift to conversational AI queries, with top trends including an American pope, KPop Demon Hunters, and viral Labubu toys.
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Android 16 Released: AI Notifications, New Update Cycle, and Controls Android 16 launches today with a new frequent update cycle, AI-powered notification summaries, custom icon shapes, and built-in parental controls.

Android 16 launches today with a new frequent update cycle, AI-powered notification summaries, custom icon shapes, and built-in parental controls.
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Metroid Prime 4 Review: Stunning Visuals Can't Save Bad Design After a decade of anticipation, rumors, and a complete development reboot, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has finally arrived. The project eventually found its way back to Retro Studios, the team behind the ...

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a technical marvel on Switch 2, but its linear design, annoying characters, and tedious pacing make it a major disappointment.
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Discord Launches 'Checkpoint' 2025 Recap: How to Find Yours Discord has introduced "Checkpoint," a Spotify Wrapped-style recap for 2025. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to access your year in review on mobile and desktop.

Discord has introduced "Checkpoint," a Spotify Wrapped-style recap for 2025. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to access your year in review on mobile and desktop.
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The Best Startup to Start in 2026: The Rise of the "Agentic Workflow" Orchestrator Discover why building a Specialized Agentic AI Orchestration platform is the #1 startup opportunity for 2026. Learn how this business model capitalizes on the shift from chatbots to autonomous corpora...

Discover why building a Specialized Agentic AI Orchestration platform is the #1 startup opportunity for 2026. Learn how this business model capitalizes on the shift from chatbots to autonomous corporate action.
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The 2026 Forecast: 5 Future-Proof Online Businesses Built for the Next Wave Discover the top 5 future-proof online business ideas for 2026. From AI automation agencies to niche communities, learn how to build high-value income streams in the new digital economy.

Discover the top 5 future-proof online business ideas for 2026. From AI automation agencies to niche communities, learn how to build high-value income streams in the new digital economy.
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The 3 Biggest AI Fails of 2025: Hallucinations, 'Friend,' and Pilot Crashes 2025 was a rough year for AI, defined by the failure of the 'Friend' wearable, rampant hallucinations in law and media, and a 95% corporate failure rate.

2025 was a rough year for AI, defined by the failure of the 'Friend' wearable, rampant hallucinations in law and media, and a 95% corporate failure rate.
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Proton Sheets Launches with End-to-End Encryption Proton has introduced Proton Sheets, a privacy-first spreadsheet tool with end-to-end encryption that guarantees no data is used for AI training.

Proton has introduced Proton Sheets, a privacy-first spreadsheet tool with end-to-end encryption that guarantees no data is used for AI training.
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Meta's Oversight Board to Review Account Suspensions in 2026 Meta's Oversight Board is expanding its powers to review account bans and suspensions in 2026, and may soon advise other tech firms on AI safety.

Meta's Oversight Board is expanding its powers to review account bans and suspensions in 2026, and may soon advise other tech firms on AI safety.
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UK Fines Porn Company £1M for Weak Age Verification Checks Ofcom has fined AVS Group £1 million for failing to enforce age checks under the Online Safety Act, setting a 72-hour deadline for compliance.

Ofcom has fined AVS Group £1 million for failing to enforce age checks under the Online Safety Act, setting a 72-hour deadline for compliance.
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Meta Updates Support System with AI Tools for Account Recovery Meta is launching a new Support Hub and AI-driven tools to fix its customer service issues and help users recover hacked Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Meta is launching a new Support Hub and AI-driven tools to fix its customer service issues and help users recover hacked Facebook and Instagram accounts.
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Russia Bans Snapchat and FaceTime, Pushes State-Run 'MAX' App Russia has blocked Snapchat and FaceTime over "terrorism" claims, a move seen as an effort to drive users to the state-monitored "MAX" super app.

Russia has blocked Snapchat and FaceTime over "terrorism" claims, a move seen as an effort to drive users to the state-monitored "MAX" super app.
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Cyberpunk Indie 'Replaced' Finally Gets March 2026 Release Date Sad Cat Studios has announced a March 12, 2026 release date for Replaced, its long-delayed, pixel-art cyberpunk platformer.

Sad Cat Studios has announced a March 12, 2026 release date for Replaced, its long-delayed, pixel-art cyberpunk platformer.
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Sony and Bad Robot Games Team Up for New Co-Op Shooter Sony has signed a publishing deal with Bad Robot Games for a new PS5/PC co-op shooter directed by 'Left 4 Dead' creator Mike Booth.

Sony has signed a publishing deal with Bad Robot Games for a new PS5/PC co-op shooter directed by 'Left 4 Dead' creator Mike Booth.
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Apple Reportedly Refuses to Pre-Install India's Sanchar Saathi App Apple is resisting an Indian government mandate to pre-install the "Sanchar Saathi" security app on iPhones, citing privacy risks amidst conflicting official statements.

Apple is resisting an Indian government mandate to pre-install the "Sanchar Saathi" security app on iPhones, citing privacy risks amidst conflicting official statements.
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Shopify Resolves Cyber Monday Outage Affecting POS and Logins Shopify has fixed a Cyber Monday outage that blocked merchant logins and disrupted POS systems, attributed to an authentication flow error.

Shopify has fixed a Cyber Monday outage that blocked merchant logins and disrupted POS systems, attributed to an authentication flow error.
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Apple Hires Former Google Gemini Engineer as New VP of AI Apple has named Amar Subramanya its new VP of AI, replacing retiring chief John Giannandrea as the company pushes to accelerate its Siri and generative AI efforts.

Apple has named Amar Subramanya its new VP of AI, replacing retiring chief John Giannandrea as the company pushes to accelerate its Siri and generative AI efforts.
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YouTube Launches First Yearly Recap for Watched Videos YouTube is finally giving its video users the “Wrapped” treatment. For the first time, the platform has introduced a yearly recap specifically for its main app, moving the focus beyond just music to h...

YouTube has introduced a yearly recap for its main video app, allowing users to review and share their top channels, topics, and viewing habits for 2025.
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ChatGPT Ads Are Coming: OpenAI Prepares to Monetize Free Users Code leaks and internal memos suggest OpenAI is building the infrastructure to bring ads to ChatGPT, raising serious questions about user trust.

Code leaks and internal memos suggest OpenAI is building the infrastructure to bring ads to ChatGPT, raising serious questions about user trust.
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Gen Z Ditches Cash and Wallets for Digital Payments Gen Z is abandoning physical wallets and cash, with 45% of transactions now on mobile. As digital wallets rise, the psychology of spending is shifting.

Gen Z is abandoning physical wallets and cash, with 45% of transactions now on mobile. As digital wallets rise, the psychology of spending is shifting.
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MongoDB Stock Jumps 25% on Strong Q3 Earnings and AI Growth MongoDB shares surged 25% after beating Q3 earnings expectations, driven by 30% growth in its Atlas cloud platform and rising AI demand.

MongoDB shares surged 25% after beating Q3 earnings expectations, driven by 30% growth in its Atlas cloud platform and rising AI demand.
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Unveiled: 10-Inch Screen, Launching Dec 12 Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Z TriFold, a double-folding smartphone with a 10-inch screen and 200MP camera, launching in Korea on Dec 12.

Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Z TriFold, a double-folding smartphone with a 10-inch screen and 200MP camera, launching in Korea on Dec 12.
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OpenAI and Crypto Firms Exposed in Mixpanel Data Breach OpenAI, CoinTracker, and CoinLedger confirm data exposure after a "smishing" attack on analytics vendor Mixpanel. Names and emails were leaked, raising phishing fears.

OpenAI, CoinTracker, and CoinLedger confirm data exposure after a "smishing" attack on analytics vendor Mixpanel. Names and emails were leaked, raising phishing fears.
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