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Flatpak converted me to Linux: I am not looking back to Windows
At some point, I had four different versions of Steam installed on Ubuntu, and only one of them was working properly. Flatpak is amazing – it solves all the major frustrations I had with Linux.
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Google shifts premium Pixel phone development from China to Vietnam
Google will start developing and manufacturing high-end smartphones in Vietnam this year, Nikkei Asia reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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Why updating your iPhone to iOS 26 is important, even if you hate it
While Apple tempts its users with new iOS 26 features, many are still hesitant to switch to the new software system, preferring instead to stay with iOS 18. However, what they often overlook is that these updates also include security patches.
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Meta’s Reality Labs lay off staff after years of financial losses
The layoffs are the result of virtual reality projects not doing well enough. But which products are Meta’s next priority?
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As Iran cuts the internet, Starlink keeps some voices online
Some Iranians are still using Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service despite a nationwide communications blackout, three people inside the country said, the latest example of Starlink being used to counter internet shutdowns in geopolitical flashpoints.
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Viral Chinese app “Are You Dead?” checks on those who live alone
The viral Chinese app designed for those who live alone informs their emergency contact if the user hasn’t checked in for a while.
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UK to offer parents of children under five screen time guidance
The UK government states that it is developing the first national guidance on screen use for children under 5 years of age, in response to concerns that excessive time in front of computers, phones and TVs may be hindering young children' s development.
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Apple beats Samsung and Xiaomi to lead 2025 global smartphone shipments
Global smartphone shipments rose 2% year-on-year in 2025, lifted by stronger demand and economic momentum in emerging markets, Counterpoint Research said on Monday.
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Google accused of grooming kids after child receives this email
The LinkedIn community was shocked to learn that Google sends emails to 13-year-olds letting them know that they can remove parental controls.
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Meta reveals number of accounts banned in Australia due to new social media law
After Australia decided to ban users younger than 16 from having social media accounts, Meta complied. The number of deleted accounts exceeds the population of Canberra, the country’s capital city.
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Five times a robot clearly had enough of humans
Like most of us back to work after the holiday period, Tencent’s chatbot Yuanbao must have been having a challenging week when it told a user looking for an emoji feature to “get lost,” and “go use a plug in yourself.”
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China’s Zeekr eyes European expansion with plug-in hybrids
Premium Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr will expand into more European markets in 2026, including France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain and is considering launching extended-range plug-in hybrids in the region, an executive said on Friday.
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CES 2026: the year of everything AI, but nobody asked why
This year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) once again provided a sneak peek into the minds of technical innovators and big tech companies. Despite gaps in reach and budgets, over 4,100 exhibitors across 2.6 million net square feet of exhibit space united to convince attendees that their creations were the next big thing.
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Streamers have turned Chatroulette and OmeTV into a political arena
Online streamers are exploiting platforms like OmeTV and Chatroulette to “expose” the worst of their political opponents, leaving no space for real-life nuance and moderate voices.
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Asking for a friend in Brussels: Can open source make EU tech independent?
The European Commission is asking people involved in the open-source community for their opinion on the European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy.
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There’s a way you can turn your MacBook into a touchscreen laptop
While there are no rumors about a touchscreen MacBook being released, Apple fans can create one by adding what may look like a screen protector.
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Apple delays 200MP camera upgrade until the iPhone 21
Apple fans will have to wait for the release of the iPhone 21 to get the powerful new camera, researchers at investment bank Morgan Stanley have claimed.
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Spotify lowers bar for podcasters to earn money
Spotify is expanding its monetization program for creators and introducing new tools for video podcasters, as it aims to better compete with YouTube and Netflix in the booming market.
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Tokyo and London best cities for tech workers, according to “matcha index”
There are many ways to measure the quality of life – and your cup of matcha latte is apparently as good as any other.
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Europe has powerful weapons against Trump and his tech bros. Will it use them?
The European Union (EU) may have lost the battle for the internet, but it still has some secret weapons against the United States (US) in the war for its digital sovereignty.
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