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Red Bull Puts Tetris in the Sky, Sets New Record Using 2,800 Drones

Red Bull orchestrated a spectacular Tetris championship finale in Dubai using 2,800 drones equipped with RGB lights to display gameplay above the city's iconic Frame monument. Turkish player Fehmi Atalar defeated Peruvian opponent Leo Solórzano with a score of 168,566 points, becoming the first Red Bull Tetris World Champion after a months-long global tournament involving 7 million players across 60 countries.

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iPhone Fold will be ‘more wide than tall’ when unfolded, per report

Apple's rumored iPhone Fold will feature a unique design with a 7.7-inch inner display that's wider than it is tall when unfolded, resembling Apple's largest iPads in landscape mode. This distinguishes it from Samsung and Google...

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Google tests an email-based productivity assistant

Google has launched an experimental email-based AI assistant called CC through Google Labs, powered by Gemini technology. The assistant connects to Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar to deliver daily briefing emails that...

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What happened to iRobot can happen to anyone

iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will sell assets to Chinese supplier Picea Robotics after struggling with blocked Amazon acquisition, outdated technology, and cheaper Chinese competition.

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Apple Music is coming to ChatGPT, OpenAI announces

OpenAI announced that Apple Music will integrate with ChatGPT, joining other major apps like Spotify, Adobe, and Salesforce in a new app directory. Users will be able to create Apple Music playlists using natural language...

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WikiFlix shows us what Netflix would have been like 100 years ago

WikiFlix, a Netflix-inspired platform created by Wikipedia's volunteer community, offers over 4,000 public domain films completely free without requiring user accounts or subscriptions. The service hosts classic movies like "It's...

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Next iPad Mini With OLED Display Now Rumored to Feature A20 Pro Chip

Apple's next iPad mini will reportedly feature an A20 Pro chip instead of the previously rumored A19 Pro, based on leaked codenames found in a macOS kernel debug kit accidentally released earlier this year. The upcoming tablet is...

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Reporter suggests Half-Life 3 will be a Steam Machine launch title

Gaming journalist Mike Straw reports reliable sources confirm Half-Life 3 will launch with Valve's Steam Machine hardware in spring 2026, despite earlier inaccurate 2025 rumors.

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SpaceX says a near-collision with Chinese satellite shows how crowded orbit has become

Two hundred meters. That's all that separated a Chinese satellite from a SpaceX Starlink craft as they hurtled through space at thousands of miles per hour over the eastern Pacific Ocean last week. The hair-raising near-miss...

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AI found a way to stop a virus before it enters cells

Washington State University scientists used AI and molecular simulations to find a critical weak spot in herpes viruses that blocks cell entry. Mutating one key amino acid completely prevented infection, potentially leading to...

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Xpeng CEO: Tesla FSD 14.2 has developed “near-Level 4” performance

Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng praised Tesla's Full Self-Driving system after testing FSD V14.2 during a Silicon Valley visit, stating it has evolved to "near-Level 4" autonomous capabilities with significant improvements over the past...

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Podcast industry under siege as AI bots flood airways with programs

AI bots are flooding the podcast industry with hundreds of thousands of generated episodes, creating cheap content that costs just $1 per show and can be profitable with only 25 listeners. Companies like Inception Point AI have...

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You Can Turn Your Raspberry Pi Into A TV - Here's How

A DIY enthusiast has created a project that transforms a Raspberry Pi single-board computer into a functional television using 3D-printed components. This nostalgic build combines two popular maker tools to create a custom TV...

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This home security cam monitors your property 24/7 with 'unlimited' battery life – and it costs less than you might expect

IMOU's new wireless outdoor camera uses solar charging for unlimited battery life with just two hours of daily sunlight. It features 300-degree pan, AI motion detection, and Wi-Fi/4G connectivity for £129.99.

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iPhone Fold will be ‘more wide than tall’ when unfolded, per report

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Next iPad Mini With OLED Display Now Rumored to Feature A20 Pro Chip

Reporter suggests Half-Life 3 will be a Steam Machine launch title

SpaceX says a near-collision with Chinese satellite shows how crowded orbit has become

AI found a way to stop a virus before it enters cells

Xpeng CEO: Tesla FSD 14.2 has developed “near-Level 4” performance

Podcast industry under siege as AI bots flood airways with programs

You Can Turn Your Raspberry Pi Into A TV - Here's How

This home security cam monitors your property 24/7 with 'unlimited' battery life – and it costs less than you might expect

“Super secure” messaging app leaks everyone's phone number

Nvidia is reportedly weighs ramping up H200 production to meet surging demand in China

Snapchat rolls out its end-of-year Recaps

Oh look, yet another Starship clone has popped up in China

Leak Reveals Foldable iPhone Details

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In 2025, tech giants decided smart glasses are the next big thing

AI-driven chip shortage could mean your next smartphone or laptop will have less RAM

New DoomScroll website is an 'endless' library of Doom maps you can pick from and play in your browser

Roomba maker iRobot swept into bankruptcy