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The SanDisk Extreme 1TB is one of our favorite portable rugged SSDs ever — fast, sleek, and now with a $60 discount

The SanDisk Extreme 1TB is one of our favorite portable rugged SSDs ever — fast, sleek, and now with a $60 discount

If you shoot video, edit photos, or just want a fast backup drive that can survive being tossed in a bag, this deal is worth grabbing. The SanDisk Extreme 1TB Portable SSD is $240 (was $300) at Best Buy — a $60 saving on a drive built to…

Disney+ and ESPN are testing AI-powered search that lets users describe what they want in plain language

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Disney+ and ESPN are testing AI-powered search that lets users describe what they want in plain language

Disney is testing AI-powered search inside both ESPN and Disney+, the company announced on Wednesday. ESPN Search lets a small group of users ask sports questions in natural language and receive answers, stats, related content, and…

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AllAfrica

Nigeria: Police and Obsession With Extortion

[This Day] Extortion, both official and unofficial, is now commonplace in Nigeria. Many Nigerians have been extorted at one point or another, with just as many Nigerians participating in extorting others. This social disease is especially…

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The ultimate eclipse chase: A Concorde raced against the Moon's shadow

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The ultimate eclipse chase: A Concorde raced against the Moon's shadow

A walk down the tarmac at the National Air and Space Museum of France is guaranteed to thrill aviation enthusiasts. Several civilian and military aircraft of the past and the present are showcased in this museum, located at the Paris-Le…

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4 new 4K Blu-rays from July 2026 to add to your collection

4 new 4K Blu-rays from July 2026 to add to your collection

Welcome to the Blu-ray Bounty July 2026. This is where we test the latest 4K releases of each month that we think will be perfect for showing off your home theater. If you’re new to the Blu-ray Bounty, you can check out previous editions…

Cory Doctorow thinks Australia should be worried about digital sovereignty

Cory Doctorow thinks Australia should be worried about digital sovereignty

Cory Doctorow says the AI revolution promised by tech bros isn't inevitable but the bursting of an AI bubble is. He wants to remind us another future is possible.

Watching Roku’s AI channel is like eating from a trough

Watching Roku’s AI channel is like eating from a trough

The appeal of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels has always been the way they make it easier to (re)discover classic films and series. But Roku's latest experiment in the FAST space has less to do with traditionally…

The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About

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The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About

Yiyang Zhuge was already an intellectual celebrity in China. Her viral interview with Christopher Nolan made her famous in the US—and quickly turned her into a political Rorschach test.

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T-Mobile Just Quietly Killed Its Better Value Phone Plan After Less Than a Year

CNET

T-Mobile Just Quietly Killed Its Better Value Phone Plan After Less Than a Year

The company’s new “2.0” plans and 36-month installment plans provided cover for removing what was billed as a limited-time offer.

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TASS

Houthis say attacked military base of pro-Saudi forces in Yemen

The targeted strike was dealt with the use of numerous missiles and drones

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Flooding rain and gales ahead for southern Australia this weekend

Flooding rain and gales ahead for southern Australia this weekend

A powerful winter cold front will cause a broad band of rain and strong winds to sweep across southern Australia during the coming days.

OpenAI puts the brakes on a new model because it’s supposedly too powerful

OpenAI puts the brakes on a new model because it’s supposedly too powerful

OpenAI says it is pausing "internal activities" around an in-development AI model, Astra, because it doesn't yet meet new security standards the company is putting in place. The announcement follows its recent disclosure that OpenAI models…