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Don't sleep on these Apple TV shows.
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OpenAI opens ChatGPT to real apps. Developers can now submit MCP-powered tools for shopping, productivity, and more inside chat.
The post ChatGPT Just Became an App Store. Here's What You Need to Know appeared first on eWEEK.
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 2025 was a significant year of advancement for Apple's software, with a noticeable focus on visual design, productivity, and communication.
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Hisense is perhaps best known for its budget-friendly electronics and appliances, like TVs and refrigerators. But at CES 2025, the China-based company showed its high-end chops with a massive 136-inch micro LED TV, which recently became available for a whopping $100,000. So
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The annual Consumer Electronics Show always has the coolest car tech. I predict the 2026 event will include flying vehicle prototypes and automotive AI that is useful.
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Samsung will have two new inexpensive mobile devices arriving on the US market next month. The Galaxy A17 5G starts at $199 and will be available on January 7. Arriving on January 8, the Galaxy Tab A11 will retail for $250.
The Galaxy A17 5G has a 6.7" FHD Super AMOLED display and is powered by the same Exynos 1330 chip found in the Galaxy A16 5G. The photography setup is also unchanged from last year's model, with a 50MP main camera, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro and 13MP selfie lenses. The base model has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, but can be upgraded with up to 2TB of additional storage via microSD. Its 5,000mAh battery also supports fast-charging, a feature we're happy to see becoming more of an industry standard this year. Essentially, this is more of the same from Samsung, but this product line has a solid legacy of decent smartphones that don't break the bank. Don't be surprised if this joins our lineup of best budget Android phones come 2026.
The other new entry-level device is the Galaxy Tab A11 , which boasts an 11-inch LCD display. The rear camera is 8MP and the front one is 5MP. It has an option for 6GB of RAM with 128GB in storage, or for 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Like with the Galaxy A17 5G, the tablet can also be juiced up with additional microSD storage. Performance-wise, you'll top out at 15 hours of video playback on the battery, but fast-charging is also supported here. There are many swankier tablets on the market these days, but if you're looking for a bare-bones option, this Sam
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2026 is just days away. Here's how to get rid of all those old devices that you really don't need anymore.
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This feature changes the background for everyone in the chat, as well.
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Welcome to the "crispy every time" club. Your perfect sandwich is waiting.
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If cleaning up your digital life is on your New Year's resolution list, we've got good news: 1Password is offering half off its subscription plans (both the Individual and Families plans). That brings the price of the Individual plan down to $24 for a year and the Families plan down to $36 for a year.
The plans are nearly identical, but the Families plan accommodates five additional people. These discounts are only available to new customers and the prices expire after the year, so set a reminder to cancel or reassess. And you'll need to act fast, because the offer expires today — Tuesday, December 30.
This provider topped our list of the best password managers, and for good reason. We appreciated the intuitive interface and the fact that it's available on most platforms, so you'll never be left out in the cold. These include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, iOS, Windows, Android and more.
Subscriptions include industry standard encryption and a "secret key" that only you know on top of a master password. There's also two-factor authentication and the platform issues alerts when credentials have potentially been compromised.
1Password recently raised prices across the board, but this is still looking to be the best deal for our favorite password manager going into the new year. The only downside here is the one that accompanies many password managers: There is no free version. Obviously, this won't be an issue for the year, but it could once the plan runs out.
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The insurance company says the compromised information included Social Security numbers and health insurance information.
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Yes, you can "boil" an egg in an air fryer, and it's actually a stroke of genius.
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 Apple this week revealed its annual New Year Sale in Japan, offering Apple Gift Cards worth up to ¥38,000 alongside a free limited-edition AirTag for qualifying iPhone purchases.
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When I want help from AI, ChatGPT is no longer my default first stop.
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Networking has become the only way to get a job.
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Discover the best tools to keep your resolutions on track with gamified habits, smart organization, and built-in accountability.
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Meta acquires AI startup Manus in a $2 billion deal, signaling a shift toward AI agents integrated across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp platforms.
The post Meta Acquires AI Startup Manus in $2B Deal, Plans Integration Across Facebook, WhatsApp appeared first on eWEEK.
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BE is a free and open source audio and video player for Windows. Media Player Classic - BE is based on the original "Media Player Classic" project and "Media Player Classic Home Cinema&... [License: Open Source | Requires:
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As CNET's lead vacuum expert, here are my four predictions for robot vacuums at CES 2026 and beyond.
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Huawei's Pura X is the wildest flip phone to exist and one of the only two foldable phones that I've loved watching videos on.
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An expert breaks down how to split cardio and strength training to your advantage.
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If you've never heard of geofencing, now's the perfect time to start using these time-saving, location-based features.
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Disney hopes there'll be better chances for the latest 'Tron' movie to find an audience in streaming.
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AI videos are more convincing than ever. Here are the signs you should look out for.
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Head back to the Grid from the comfort of your couch.
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This is the easiest way to give your old Android a performance boost for the New Year.
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When your parental figures are fighting, sometimes you have to take action.
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Apple keeps most of its product pricing on a tight leash, but we do see the company's AirTags go on sale pretty frequently. Another cost cut has come around for this item just in time for the new year. Amazon is currently selling a four-pack of AirTags for $65. At a third off the regular cost, that price is pretty close to the record low discount of $63 we've seen for these Bluetooth trackers.
AirTags can be useful for people who travel frequently, helping you to keep track of essentials like your passport as well as a way to keep tabs on luggage while you're on the go. If you do purchase some AirTags, we have some recommendations for useful accessories to go along with them, such as dif
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CES is the January trade show where the tech industry kicks off the year with a bevy of new and notable announcements — and it's less than a week away. The CES 2026 show floor is officially open from January 6 through 9, but the fun kicks off with events on Sunday January 4 and a host of press conferences on Monday. As always, product demos, announcements and networking will be happening at the Las Vegas Convention Center and other hotels all over the city. As usual, Engadget will be covering the event in-person and remotely, bringing you news and hands-ons straight from the show floor.
More specific details and pre-announcements are already trickling out as CES approaches, and thanks to the CTA's schedule we also do know what companies will be hosting press conferences. We're also using our experience and expertise to predict what tech trends could rear their heads at the show.
The CES 2026 schedulePress conferences and show floor booths are the bread and butter of CES. The Consumer Technology Association has already published a searchable directory of who will have a presence at the show, along with a schedule of every official panel and presentation.
On Sunday, January 4, Samsung will kick-off CES with "The First Look," a presentation hosted by TM Roh, the CEO of Samsung's DX Division, on the company's "vision for the DX (Device eXperience) Division in 2026, along with new AI-driven customer experiences." Ahead of that, though, Samsung has already outlined a variety of more specific
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A clickable guide to fixing the complicated privacy settings for ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini and Meta AI.
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Navigating busy public transportation hotspots and making reservations can feel like a nightmare. Now, I rely on these Google Maps tricks when I'm in a travel pinch.
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 Apple now has additional time to allow for tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, thanks to a delay on any actual cost impact until June 2027.
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If cleaning up your digital life is on your New Year's resolution list, we've got good news: 1Password is offering half off its subscription plans now through December 30. This includes the Individual and Families plans.
That brings the price of the Individual plan down to $24 for a year and the Families plan down to $36 for a year. The plans are nearly identical, but the Families plan accommodates five additional people. These discounts are only available to new customers and the prices expire after the year, so set a reminder to cancel or reassess.
This provider topped our list of the best password managers, and for good reason. We appreciated the intuitive interface and the fact that it's available on most platforms, so you'll never be left out in the cold. These include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, iOS, Windows, Andro
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 A drug once designed for dengue virus, then quietly abandoned by industry, is suddenly back in the spotlight, and it may be exactly what the global health community has been waiting for. A new study suggests that this antiviral didn't just slow the dengue virus, it blocked viral replication and significantly reduced infection rates at high doses. Now, scien
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Apple is rumored to be introducing a foldable iPhone in September 2026, and since it will bring the biggest form factor change since the ?iPhone? was introduced in 2007, curiosity about the design is high. A 3D designer created an iPhone Fold design based on rumors, and we printed it out to see how it compares to Apple's current iPhones.
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As Trump's first year in office comes to a close, both he and his Trump world allies have learned hard lessons about Musk's unusual influence.
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 The Retroid Pocket 6 may have gotten off to a rocky start, but the gaming handheld is officially completed and going to see its first shipments soon. The handheld maker revealed the final product shots of the Retroid Pocket 6 in black and orange on X. Along with in-person product pics, Retroid revealed gameplay videos of its handheld, running emulation of PlayStation 2 games.
For those looking to relive some classic Nintendo or PlayStation titles, the Retroid Pocket 6 offers a great entry point into the retro handheld world since it can emulate games up to Nintendo Switch and PS2. However, Retroid did have some initial blowback about its design and decided to go back to the drawing board. Following the early criticisms, Retroid decided to add an option for customers to choose between having the D-pad or a thumbstick at the top of the handheld's left side.
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GPT-5.2 is now live for all ChatGPT users with improved coding, writing and image interpretation, with Kurt Knutsson offering his review.
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Got an unwanted gift? Knowing the major retailers' return policies can save you time and frustration.
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The long-expected fine prompted pushback from Musk and Vice President JD Vance.
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If Windows 11 is on the table for you, today is your lucky day because you can get Windows 11 licenses for super cheap on the PCWorld Software Store right now. Seriously, both Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro are currently priced at $14.97 each. That's down from $139 (89% off) and $199 (92% off), respectively. Huge savings!
Casual users who don't need all the fancy features of the Pro version can get away with Windows 11 Home, although given that they're on sale for the same price, you might consider getting Windows 11 Pro for the heck of it. Windows 11 Pro unlocks advanced features like BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop Server, Hyper-V virtualization, and Windows Sandbox. (See our breakdown of Windows 11 Pro versus Home.)
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After you've made your order, you'll have to check your email inbox for the license key. Once you have that and your chosen Windows 11 copy is installed, here's how to activate t
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Will's test PC is running an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, so it's just about the best hardware you can reasonably expect in the current PC gaming landscape. What we're looking for isn't necessarily high frame rates but smoothness. So what we don't want to see is big spikes in the frame rendering time, which normally oscillate between 5 and 12 milliseconds. And most of the standard campaign gameplay doesn't really have any of it, though some of the showpiece scripted sections (such as the beach landing) can hit it hard with effects like smoke.
Some Battlefield veterans might be a lot more concerned with multiplayer performance, where W
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