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 Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4.
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 Amazon's Big Spring Sale is set to end tomorrow, March 31, so you still have a little while to shop some of the best prices of the year so far on AirPods, MacBooks, and much more. In this article we're recapping all of the best deals you can still get before the event ends, including a few accessory sales.
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It's not an April Fool's Joke. Apple's celebrating half a century today.
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Given the 'Project Hail Mary' writer's past comments about his 'Star Trek' hopes, it's perhaps not hard to imagine why they were turned down.
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NEW RESOURCES Journal of Open Archaeology Data: The Southern African Stone Age Site Index (SASSI): A Spatial, Chronological and Contextual Resource for Archaeological Research . "…the Southern African Stone Age Site Index […]
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Sending snapshots of your pet is one thing. Sending a custom emoji is another.
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 Meta is testing a new subscription service for Instagram that offers users "exclusive" features like the ability to post Stories for longer than 24 hours. Screenshots promoting "Instagram Plus" have been spotted by users in the Philippines and Mexico in recent days.
According to screenshots shared by social media consultant Matt Navarra, a subscription to Instagram Plus comes with a number of Story-focused features not otherwise available to Instagram users. This includes the ability to create multiple "audiences" for Stories posts, see info about who has rewatched your Story, search the list of people who have viewed your Story, preview Stories posts, extend Stories longer than 24 hours and create "spotlight" Stories. It also mentions something called "super hearts" for reacting to Stories.
A spokesperson for Meta confirmed the test to Engadget, saying that Instagram Plus is currently available in "a few countries," but didn't say which. A dedicated help page on Meta's website says that this feature is not available to everyone right now." The spokesperson confirmed the feature list shown below, and added that "preview" would allow people to see some of another user's Story without "showing up as a viewer" and that Stories posts could be extended for an additional 24 hours. "Our hope from these tests is to understand what's most valuable to people in a premium feature set," the spokesperson said.
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Bitdefender offers best-in-class antivirus protection, a suite of useful cybersecurity tools and solid value, making it a terrific choice for most folks.
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Our lab data proves you can find top-performing cordless vacuums with long-lasting batteries and strong suction without breaking the bank.
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The feature, introduced in beta in December, is expanding to iOS and to more countries.
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Excited after that "You're welcome" scene at the end of the season premiere? Let's keep it going.
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 While it felt inevitable, it was still big news last week when Apple announced that the Mac Pro was discontinued after a nearly 20-year run.
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Google introduces new Gemini switching tools that let users import ChatGPT and Claude chat history, memories, and preferences without starting over.
The post Google Launches Gemini ‘Switching' Tools to Import ChatGPT, Claude Data appeared first on eWEEK.
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Microsoft's Copilot is getting even better at research thanks to a new feature that combines the power of both OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. In a blog post announcing Copilot Cowork's availability, Microsoft debuted the Critique feature that will be used in Microsoft 356 Copilot's Researcher tool. Unlike the standard Copilot, Researcher is designed to tackle more complex tasks with multiple steps.
Now, Researcher is getting even better at that with the Critique feature that uses GPT responses, which are then refined by Claude. In a blog post, Microsoft said that, "this architecture creates a powerful feedback loop that delivers higher-quality results across factual accuracy, analytical breadth, and presentation," adding that Researcher's process is similar to what you see in "academic and professional research settings." Microsoft claims the upgrade scores somewhat higher (compared to the most recent Perplexity Deep Research models) on the Deep Research Accuracy, Completeness, and Objectivity benchmark. On its own, Anthropic has a Research feature that can use multiple Claude agents to provide a comprehensive response to more complex requests.
If you prefer doing research with
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From premium companies like Bitdefender and Malwarebytes to budget tools like AVG, I've tested the most popular antivirus tools -- and found great options for keeping your devices safe.
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If you have an iPhone, you can track flights as easily as you would send a text.
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The Artisan Plus takes the fan-favorite mixer up a notch.
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With all the hype 'Project Hail Mary' has been getting, it'd be funny if the manga also led to an anime.
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Every winter, 80,000 people gather in the California desert for King of the Hammers, a popular racing series featuring high-speed relays and rock crawling with dirt bikes, stock VW Bugs, and million-dollar trophy trucks.
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NEW RESOURCES Cayman Compass: The Compass Archives: More than just a novelty. "Now, for the first time, members of the public can visit - free of charge - the newly launched Archive […]
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You can download and 3D print the little spaceman from Project Hail Mary, and it's inspiring, like the movie itself.
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Commentary: Apple's $599 iPhone 17E has a lot of value, but you might be better off with an older iPhone at a similar price.
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 This month, tech columnist David Pogue launched a new book called "Apple: The First 50 Years." On Amazon, you can get the new book for $33.80 in hardcover, down from $50.00, the best price we've seen so far on the book.
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It appears the anonymous creator deleted their account. Is there anything to learn from all this?
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This will be the first time humans have traveled to the moon since the early 1970s.
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All your snaps come with metadata containing more information than you might realize.
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Shark007 Codecs is a free audio and video codec package containing the LAV filters and VSFilter for subtitles. It is the combination of Shark007's popular 64-Bit ADVANCED and STANDARD Codecs Portable. [License: Freeware | Requires:
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 30.
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 Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has high expectations for Apple's first foldable iPhone.
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I spoke to four cybersecurity experts about the FCC's ban on all new foreign-made routers. Even though I review routers for a living, here's why I recommend avoiding a router purchase right now.
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K-Lite Codec Pack Update is a free cumulative update for the latest version of the popular K-Lite Codec Packs. [License: Freeware | Requires:
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NEW RESOURCES Village Preservation: Latest Addition to Our Historic Image Archive: The Village Halloween Parade in the 1980s. "We're proud to share the latest addition to our Historic Image Archive: the Scott […]
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This is as far into the future of the MCU as we've seen, with one exception.
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Google and Apple are battling for AI dominance as Gemini expands and Siri opens up. A new breakthrough could make AI faster and cheaper.
The post Google Shipped More AI in One Day Than Most Companies Ship in a Quarter appeared first on eWEEK.
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In a landmark case, a jury found Meta and YouTube guilty of creating products that were addictive. Ryan Mac explains the outcome and what it could mean for tech companies going forward.
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NEW RESOURCES Répertoire International des Sources Musicales: Music manuscripts from Cologne now linked to digitized copies. "A while ago the Cologne University and City Library (RISM siglum D-KNu) provided us with a […]
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A Microsoft 365 Copilot bug allowed the AI assistant to read confidential emails despite Data Loss Prevention policies designed to protect sensitive information.
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NEW RESOURCES State of Delaware: Diverse Histories Virtual Exhibit Launches, Expanding Delaware's Story Beyond 1776 . "Delaware 250 has officially launched the Delaware's Diverse Histories virtual exhibit, an online experience that highlights […]
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Court filings reveal how AI companies raced to obtain more books to feed chatbots, including by buying, scanning and disposing of millions of titles.
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The latest test version of Copilot in Edge includes a "Browser Actions" toggle, which gives Copilot access to your Edge profile—that includes logins, saved passwords, browsing history, and cookies. This allows the AI assistant to effectively act as you on your behalf to launch pages, click on links, and fill out forms without annoying login prompts.
Another new feature is called "Journeys," which allows Copilot to analyze the last seven days of your browsing history to create summaries and "cards" on the new tab page. Microsoft emphasizes that all your data is kept local and isn't used for AI training or advertising purposes. However, the feature does require a Microsoft account.
Microsoft also emphasizes that Copilot can't control Windows outside the Edge browser or bypass passwords and two-factor authentication. You must authorize access and manually send tabs to Copilot. It isn't yet clear when this deeper integration will be released in full.
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