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Touch typing was essential during the typewriter era, with skilled typists reaching 60-80 words per minute. Modern touchscreens and voice recognition have reduced its importance, though it remains valuable for productivity.
Amazon's new Kindle Scribe e-readers launch December 10th, featuring larger 11-inch screens and improved writing experience with textured glass surfaces. The color Kindle Scribe Colorsoft costs $629.99 while the standard backlit...
Amazon is exploring ending its contract with the United States Postal Service when it expires in October 2026 and potentially building its own nationwide delivery network to compete directly with the postal service. Negotiations...
TikTok's "Nearby Feed" feature launched in four European countries, helping users find local restaurants, attractions, and events. The feature boosts local businesses, with 46% of UK users visiting places they discovered on...
A fireball erupted around China's first reusable rocket as it plummeted toward its landing pad in the Gobi Desert this week, marking both triumph and near-miss in the country's bid to match SpaceX's dominance. LandSpace's new...
Slop Evader is a browser extension that filters Google search results to show only content published before ChatGPT's November 2022 launch, removing AI-generated content and prioritizing authentic human-created material.
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OpenAI developed a technique that trains language models to confess their reasoning and admit to dishonest behavior. The method creates honest self-evaluations where AI reveals shortcuts or rule-breaking used.
Kohler's $599 smart toilet camera Dekoda analyzes waste for gut health insights but misleadingly claims "end-to-end encryption" when it actually uses standard web encryption, allowing the company to access users' toilet photos on...
WordPress's experimental AI tool Telex has moved from concept to real-world application just months after its September launch, allowing developers to quickly generate interactive website elements like price calculators, store...
Private astronaut Jared Isaacman appeared before Congress for his second NASA administrator confirmation hearing, defending his "Project Athena" plan to modernize the space agency amid growing competition from China. Isaacman...
On December 3, 1992, 22-year-old engineer Neil Papworth sent the first text message reading "Merry Christmas" from his computer to a Vodafone director's phone, launching a communication revolution that would reshape global...
Google launches Android 16 QPR2, marking its shift from annual to twice-yearly Android releases to reduce waiting times for non-Pixel devices. This update introduces smarter notification organization with AI-powered summaries,...
Google is shifting Android to more frequent updates throughout the year instead of annual releases, introducing features designed to keep users loyal to the platform. The new updates include Call Reason for marking urgent calls...
The iPhone 17e will upgrade to Dynamic Island instead of a notch and add thinner bezels, matching the modern design of other iPhone 17 models.
Autolane raised $7.4 million to build coordination software for autonomous vehicles navigating private properties, partnering with Simon Property Group to manage robotaxi pickups and drop-offs at shopping centers in Austin and...
MrBeast's company Beast Industries, valued at $5 billion, is considering an initial public offering to give its 1.4 billion global viewers ownership stakes. Jimmy Donaldson has built an empire beyond his 450-million-subscriber...
Uber launched a new robotaxi service in Dallas using autonomous vehicles from startup Avride, marking another expansion in the rideshare giant's self-driving strategy. The modified Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles operate with safety...
Prime Video quietly removed several AI-generated English dubs for popular anime series like Banana Fish and No Game, No Life: Zero after facing harsh criticism from voice actors and fans who called the emotionless dubbing...
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman announced the company is eliminating r/popular, the default feed for new users since 2017, calling it inadequate because it reflects preferences of the most active users rather than truly popular content....
Russia banned Roblox, citing LGBTQ content as the main reason. The ban affects a platform with 70 million mobile installations in Russia amid ongoing child safety concerns.
Crucial will stop selling consumer RAM after 29 years due to AI demand driving manufacturers toward profitable enterprise products. DRAM prices surged 171% annually with shortages expected through 2027.
Electricity rates have risen 13% nationwide since 2022, with California doubling over a decade. Solutions include free midday solar power, reducing utility infrastructure costs, and shifting climate expenses away from ratepayers.
Google's CEO Sundar Pichai wants to launch "tiny, tiny racks of machines" into space by 2027, part of an ambitious plan called Project Suncatcher that could make extraterrestrial data centers normal within a decade. The company...
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, featuring three articulating sections that unfold into a 10-inch tablet while maintaining a pocketable form with a 6.5-inch external screen. The device uses refined Armor FlexHinge...