
LG Sound Suite gets DTS:X and Google Cast
LG is expanding its customizable Sound Suite home theater system with spatial audio support, wireless streaming and dual subwoofer options.
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Anthropic launches free security scanner for open-source code
Anthropic's new OSS Scanner offers open-source projects free vulnerability checks using AI, though reports won't be reviewed by humans.
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Google's new AI avatars may soon handle your customer service
Google has added video avatars to Gemini 3.8 Live, creating AI agents designed for sales and customer support roles.
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Revolut trials facial recognition at UK checkouts
Revolut launches Pay with Smile, a facial recognition payment system at London coffee shops, aiming to speed up checkout but likely to face privacy concerns.
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Nikon's cheaper Z5 IIC drops the viewfinder
Nikon removes the electronic viewfinder to cut costs on its new full-frame mirrorless camera, keeping RAW video and adding a flip-out screen for vloggers.
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DJI Osmo 360 II review: Better video, easier repairs
DJI's updated panoramic action camera shoots 8K at 60 fps and now has replaceable lenses, but it is not available in the US.
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UK watchdog pushes Google to offer search choices
The CMA wants Android and Chrome users to pick their search engine yearly, and demands AI assistants get equal billing.
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Apple opens concert hall in London
Apple Music Hall at Battersea Power Station can record live performances in spatial audio and broadcast them worldwide.
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Why Apple's Mac Studio costs so much now
Memory and storage prices have skyrocketed, but Apple's profit margins may be climbing too.
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Apple's Siri smart display may finally be ready
After years of delays, Apple's J490 home hub device is being tested with employees and could launch later this year.
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Mac Studio M5 Ultra review: Power at a premium price
Apple's most powerful desktop delivers incredible performance for AI and video work, but the $11,299 price tag is hard to justify over cheaper alternatives.
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Microsoft exec calls OpenAI scraping 'largest theft of labor'
Newly unsealed court documents reveal that executives at both companies privately worried their AI training methods were unethical and harmful to journalism.
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DJI's new video transmission system goes 4K
DJI's SDR Transmission II beams 4K 60fps HDR video 2.5 miles, transforming multi-camera productions in challenging environments.
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NVIDIA and Google's power grid deal for AI data centers
Three tech companies want faster grid connections in exchange for making data centers flexible during peak demand.
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Europe's strict new social media ban for kids under 13
The EU Kids Act would prohibit under-13s from social media entirely, require parental oversight for teens, and force platforms to strip out addictive features.
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Canon gives the R8 II a retro reset
Canon’s new EOS R8 II brings classic SLR styling, faster shooting, better autofocus and in-body stabilization to its entry full-frame line.
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Do you really need a Level 2 EV charger?
Your battery size, daily miles, and home wiring decide whether a Level 2 charger is worth the cost.
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Valve's Steam Frame costs $1,059 to start
Valve priced its standalone VR headset above most rivals, and the Half-Life: Alyx bundle won't be ready on day one.
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