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Waymo threatens Uber and Lyft as robotaxis arrive in Vice City

Waymo One is set to touch down in Miami as the robotaxi service takes over popular destinations in the US and upstages Uber and Lyft drivers.
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ChatGPT Pro: OpenAI releases new subscription tier for $200 a month

OpenAI is offering a new subscription that promises to open the “highest level of access.”
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Verizon quietly hikes prices of its administrative fee again

A couple of years after first increasing its administrative fee, Verizon has done it again.
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Apple Replay vs Spotify Wrapped: which is cooler?

Your Apple Replay 2024 is now available, but how does it compare to the coveted Spotify Wrapped?
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How algorithms and influencers are driving the UGG Lowmel craze

60M TikTok posts and counting: Why are teens obsessed with the $150 UGG Lowmel trainers? Are they really worth it, or is it all just smart marketing?
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I tried 9 apps from the Apple Store Awards: which are worth downloading?

I downloaded nine apps from the Apple Store Awards finalist list to see which ones are worth keeping on my phone.
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Apple employee sues company for worker surveillance

An Apple employee has claimed that the company violated several California laws by collecting employees' data and requiring them to comply with company policies.
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Brainrot: the addictive spiral of endless scrolling

Another word of the year is here. Let’s take a cognitive look at what it means.
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Jaguar’s new electric vehicle concept sparks online controversy

Jaguar’s polarizing new electric car design was unveiled at Miami Art Week, and commenters had a lot to say.
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WhatsApp cuts support for three iPhone models

WhatsApp has warned older iPhone model users that it will end app support for their devices next year.
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Gelsinger leaves Intel after failed comeback attempts

After more than three years at the helm of once-dominant chipmaker Intel, CEO Pat Gelsinger has announced his departure.
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Audio pinocchios: why some listeners are hacking Spotify Wrapped

As we brace ourselves for Spotify Wrapped 2024, many users are posting on social media that they’re rigging their year-end list by putting a certain song on repeat to avoid shame and embarrassment.
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Beyond the crowd: how virtual concerts are redefining live music

What was once a pandemic entertainment trend is truly here to stay.
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1Password announced its Black Friday deals. Get up to 50% off!

In a world where data breaches and cyberattacks are on the rise, online security is more crucial than ever. Managing...
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NordVPN introduces its Black Friday Deals: get up to 74% off!

Black Friday and Cyber Monday, slated for November 29th and December 2nd this year, are excellent days to get the...
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How AI can optimize your chores

Ever feel pushed for time and dread the idea of doing housework? Well, fear not as AI is well and truly underway in transforming your most hated routine.
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What Neuralink’s testing could mean for prosthetics

Elon Musk has been in the news a lot lately, for better or worse. However, there’s no denying that Neuralink's forthcoming testing could lead to huge strides in the realm of limb mobility.
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Fitbits help detect mood episodes in people with bipolar disorder

Using machine learning models, researchers have found that fitness trackers may help detect episodes of mania and depression in people with bipolar disorder.
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AI robot sparks an android revolt in China, but there's more to this viral story

“Come home with me,” said a small AI-powered robot, orchestrating the escape of 12 other machines from a Shanghai robotics company's showroom.
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Microsoft confirms more issues with latest Windows update

The company has temporarily halted updates for those who have installed various Ubisoft games and have SCL-supporting USB devices.
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