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Trump Media is merging with a Google-backed fusion energy company in a deal worth $6 billion
Trump media, the company behind the president’s personal social media platform Truth Social, is inexplicably merging with a Google-backed fusion energy company called TAE Technologies. The deal is worth $6 billion, . Why is an entity known for publishing frenzied hot takes by the president at 3AM combining with a fusion energy company? Who the heck really knows, but a…
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‘Slop’ is Merriam-Webster’s word of the year
Merriam-Webster “slop” for the dictionary company’s 2025 word of the year. The leading lexicographers define slop as “digital content of low quality that is produced usually in quantity by means of artificial intelligence.” We’ve seen an absolute deluge of AI slop this year, from to . Not even food delivery like could escape the onslaught of AI-generated garbage that no…
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The best stocking stuffers you can get for $50 or less
While it’s probably tempting to go all-out and give a loved one their most desired gadget this year, doing so could put a big dent in your budget. And it would be wrong to assume that you have to spend hundreds to get a good tech gift that anyone will appreciate. There are plenty of gadgets and accessories out there…
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Skyrim arrives on the Switch 2
You can add the Switch 2 to the (long) list of platforms where you can play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The bad news: It costs $60 to play the 2011 game optimized for Nintendo’s 2025 hardware. The good news: It costs less (or nothing) if you own one of the versions for the original Switch. The (digital-only) Switch 2…
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Meta plans to push back the debut of its next mixed reality glasses to 2027
The big reveal for Meta’s next mixed reality glasses is being postponed until the first half of 2027, according to a report from Business Insider. Based on an internal memo from Maher Saba, the vice president of Meta’s Reality Labs Foundation, the report said that the company’s project, which is codenamed “Phoenix,” will no longer be scheduled for a 2026…
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Russia blocks Roblox, citing ‘LGBT propaganda’ as a reason
Russia has blocked the popular gaming platform Roblox, . The country’s communications watchdog Roskomnadzor accused the developers of distributing extremist materials and “LGBT propaganda.” The agency went on to say that Roblox is “rife with inappropriate content that can negatively impact the spiritual and moral development of children.” This is just the latest move the country has taken against what…
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Anker Cyber Monday deals offer up to 50 percent off power banks, wireless chargers, power adapters and more
Cyber Monday is here for anyone who didn’t get a chance to get everything on their list (or were too tired from Thanksgiving to shop). In good news for anyone who loves Anker gear, every deal we found for Black Friday is still going strong. We think Anker makes some of the most reliable charging gear out there, which is…
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A Google Maps power-saving mode lands on Pixel 10 devices
If you have a Pixel 10 phone that you use for turn-by-turn directions in lieu of a dedicated GPS device, Google has an update that might be right up your alley. A Google Maps power-saving mode is now available for Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The company announced this feature earlier…
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We found the biggest savings on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches and AirTags
There’s no denying Apple’s massive reputation in the tech world. And it appears it’s not just hype — our reviews put an Apple product at the top of our buying guides to , , and . But Apple devices aren’t cheap. That’s why it’s a good idea to wait for Apple deals. You won’t find pure discounts at Apple’s site,…
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Get up to 23 percent off Sonos speakers for Black Friday
Sonos Black Friday deals present good opportunities to upgrade your home audio setup. A number of Sonos speakers and soundbars are on sale right now, including the Era 300 speaker, which is $100 off and down to $379. Engadget’s Nathan Ingraham called it “a great speaker, whether or not it is playing songs in Dolby Atmos.” That Dolby reference points…
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