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Apple's Voice Memos app just got the promised layering functionality that was shown off back in September at the iPhone event. This allows people to layer another track on top of a pre-existing track, which turns the app into an extremely-limited, though still useful, recording tool. This update is part of iOS 18.2, which also brings more AI tomfoolery like a custom emoji
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Earlier today, Google debuted Gemini 2.0. The company says its new machine learning model won't just enhance its existing products and services. It will also power entirely new experiences. To that point, Google previewed Project Mariner, an AI agent that can navigate within a web browser. Mariner is an experimental Chrome extension that is currently available to select "trusted testers."
As you can see from the video Google shared, the pitch for Mariner is a tool that can automate certain rote tasks. In the demo, Mariner assists Google's Jaclyn Konzelmann with finding the contact information of four outdoor companies.
Clearly, there's more work Google needs to do before the software is ready for public use. Notice that Konzelmann is very specific when prompting Mariner, instructing the agent to "memorize" and "remember" parts of her instructions. It also takes Mariner close to 12 minutes to complete the task given to it.
"As a research prototype, it's able to understand and reason across information in your browser screen, including pixels and web elements like text, cod
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You can turn to the chatbot for help on questions you ask Siri, and you don't need a paid ChatGPT account to use the feature.
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The Pexar digital frame makes a great gift, and right now Amazon Prime members can get one for just over $100.
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This stylish, anti-theft backpack is perfect for students, busy working folks and travelers — and Amazon has slashed $50 off the cost.
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Willow isn't just a technological triumph, though. It's a full-blown scientific breakthrough in quantum computing research. Google has published a study in Nature that addresses one of the biggest challenges in quantum technology: error correction. The study shows that as more "qubits" are added to a quantum computer, the better the error suppression becomes, making the technology more scalable.
Qubits, which are the individual units of information in quantum computers, can exist in the state of 0, 1, or both at the same time (unlike the binary "0 or 1" bits in traditional computers). This opens up computing possibilities that were previously unthinkable.
The potential of quantum computers is massive. They can be used to develop new medicines, design advanced battery technologies, or pave the way for fusion reactors. But with this power comes risks, such as the possibility of creating new viruses, breaking encryption codes, or using the technology for surveillance and weapons development.
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Stack up to $100 in trade with the $90 price drop during the Discover Samsung Sale and steal these AI-powered earbuds.
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 Blue Prince has been making the rounds at physical and virtual conventions like EGX, Gamescom and the PC Gaming Show, and it's already high on the puzzle community's figurative list of most anticipated titles for 2025. It was just featured in the Day of the Devs showcase before The Game Awards, one of its highest-profile debuts yet. So, if you're getting excited about Blue Prince for the first time, hello and welcome to the club. There are snacks in the parlor — but in order to eat them, first you'll have to build the parlor.
In Blue Prince, you are the literal architect of your own future. It's 1993 and you've inherited the expansive estate of Mount Holly from your uncle, but the bequest comes with a catch. There are 45 rooms in the manor, and you have to find the mysterious 46th room in order to collect your inheritance. If you don't discover the impossible space, you lose everything. It's not just a matter of exploring a mazelike mansion, either: The estate changes shape every day and the layout of its rooms is up to you.
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Every time you approach a door, you get to select what lies behind it from three options, which include areas like a den, dining room, kitchen, billiards room, patio, bedroom, cathedral, pool, and observatory, to name just a few. Connecting the doorways of these spaces in logical ways is crucial to progression, as it seems yo
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Donald Trump has named current commissioner Andrew Ferguson as the new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair, the president-elect posted on Truth Social. Ferguson has previously decried what he called censorship by big tech and worked as an antitrust enforcer for the FTC and Department of Justice.
"At the FTC, we will end Big Tech's vendetta against competition and free speech," Ferguson wrote on X. "We will make sure that America is the world's technological leader and the best place for innovators to bring new ideas to life."
Ferguson will take over from Linda Khan, who drew the ire of big tech by launching antitrust cases against Apple and Google, while also blocking a number of multi-billion-dollar corporate mergers. Under her hand, the FTC has gone after large companies of all stripes over concerns that large mergers would undermine competition and harm consumers with higher prices.
Ferguson's pitch for the job reportedly included plans to "reverse Lina Khan's anti-business agenda" and "hold big tech accountable and stop censorship," according to Punchbowl News. However, he stated that the agency should continue its strong scrutiny of the dominance of large tech firms, according to The New York Times' sources.
With Khan leaving her post as FTC chair, Trump also appointed Mark Meador as commissioner, which will result in a Republican majority on the five-person commission. Trump previously
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 Amazon this week has brought back a low price for the Apple Pencil Pro, available for $99.00, down from $129.00. Alongside this deal, we're tracking a collection of Apple accessory discounts, including great deals on the Magic Keyboard and MagSafe Charger.
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The latest Day of the Devs showcase has come and gone, but the stream placed a spotlight on a whole bunch of promising indie games. The event is curated by Double Fine and iam8bit and this digital showcase highlighted dozens of in-progress titles to keep an eye on. The virtual show included some world premieres and release date announcements, along with a bunch of new trailers about games we already knew about.
We winnowed down the list to our 14 favorites, so it's a baker's dozen plus one. These are all vastly different titles, with their own publishers, genres, budgets and visual styles. They have just one thing in common. These are indie games, in the truest sense of the word.
New games
Neon Abyss 2
The hit run-and-gun roguelite is getting a sequel, and it looks like an improvement over the original in every major way. There's an updated weapons system and plenty of new melee and long-distance weapons to choose from, including a gun that quite literally shoots out a giant dragon. Item synergies are back, and are even crazier this time around. The sequel also includes many of the random elements from the original, like slot machines and claw games.
There are brand-new minigames, such as a nifty-looking match-three puzzler. The graphics look similar to the original, but that's not a bad thing. I put like 80 hours into the first one on my Steam Deck, so this is
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Amazon's #1 bestselling buds are just $189.99 after a sudden price drop 2 weeks before the big day.
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This compact and collapsible PlayStation controller is now just $69 at both Amazon and Walmart, and is a perfect gift for any gamer.
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Joy, Hot Frosty, and Will & Harper are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
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Not everyone needs the newest, shiniest tech. If you're running Windows 10 or Windows Server 2019 and want to save a bundle (and avoid never-ending subscription fees), Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 might be your new best friend. Sure, it's not the latest version, but for cost-conscious users who don't need every new bell and whistle, it's a smart investment.
Unlike Office 365, this one-time purchase is yours forever — no sneaky renewal fees or monthly surprises. It's perfect for professionals, freelancers, and small business owners who just want access to reliable tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access. Plus, the compatibility with older systems means you don't have to upgrade your entire setup just to get work done.
If you're happy to skip the cloud-based extras of newer editions, this deal is a predictable, budget-friendly choice for your home office or business. After all, owning your software outright feels prett
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Razer. Asus. SteelSeries. Even the budget brands on Amazon are hopping on the trend, and they all seem to be using teeny tiny screens from the same two or three suppliers. I can see this spreading and I want it to stop. It is the epitome of form over function, trend-chasing nonsense. And I say this as someone who can justify buying a keyboard that costs more than a car payment.
You don't need to look at your keyboard
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This 16-inch laptop features a 1920×1200 resolution touchscreen that's great for work productivity and for light gaming. The display sits on a 360-degree hinge that you can fold back, turning it into a tablet-like form factor (which is what makes it a 2-in-1 laptop). It's the perfect mode for reading documents, browsing the web, or even tenting the laptop so you have a propped-up screen for streaming TV shows and movies.
Under the hood is an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS CPU and 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, delivering enough power for decent performance whether you're working, watching Netflix, or playing games. The 1TB SSD is also plenty for all your files, games, videos, and apps.
While this is technically a business laptop, it's perfect for home users — especially at this price — with its AMD Radeon integrated graphics. Just don't expect to be playing any massive modern titles at tip-top frame rates. You'll want a true gaming laptop for those.
At just $650 for the HP Envy x360 2-in-1, you can't go wrong as a daily driver. This is an absolute bargain you won't want to miss, so grab it soon because this Best Buy deal isn't going to last forever.
Save $450 on this awesome 2-in
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Microsoft is sitting on top of the world right now, thanks to its lead in AI. It's the most valuable company on the planet, with a valuation of more than $3.2 trillion. Its rise was rocket-fueled by its investor relationship with OpenAI, the company that makes the wildly popular generative AI (genAI) chatbot ChatGPT. OpenAI's GPT large language model is also the basis for Microsoft Copilot, the genAI tool that Microsoft is building into just about every one of its products, from GitHub to Windows to Microsoft 365 and beyond.
Microsoft's AI dominance appears insurmountable. But things can change quickly in tech. Google and Apple are in talks to embed Google's genAI tool Gemini into iPhones — a deal that, if it reaches fruition, could unseat Microsoft sooner than you think.
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