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The Romance Scammer Who Made a Small Fortune Posing as a WWE Superstar
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The Romance Scammer Who Made a Small Fortune Posing as a WWE Superstar

A deep dive into the world of Yahoo Boys reveals how one Nigerian scammer built a profitable operation by impersonating a WWE wrestler to defraud victims online.

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AI giant Anthropic announces plans to list on US stock market
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AI giant Anthropic announces plans to list on US stock market

Anthropic, the company behind Claude, is going public with a US stock listing planned for this year. This marks a major milestone for one of OpenAI's biggest competitors in the foundation model space.

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Anthropic Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O.
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Anthropic Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O.

Anthropic has filed to go public, racing OpenAI to the stock market. The company's explosive growth has been driven largely by AI that can automatically write code.

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So you've heard these AI terms and nodded along; let's fix that
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So you've heard these AI terms and nodded along; let's fix that

AI jargon getting out of hand? You're not alone. A new glossary breaks down the terms everyone's using but few actually understand, from the basics to the buzzwords that dominate every product launch.

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An OpenAI model solved a famous math problem that stumped humans for 80 years
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An OpenAI model solved a famous math problem that stumped humans for 80 years

OpenAI's internal model disproved the Erdős unit distance conjecture, an 80-year-old math problem. Fields Medal winner Tim Gowers called it a milestone in AI mathematics.

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Universal Audio Volt 876 USB Audio Interface Review: Pro-Level Polish
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Universal Audio Volt 876 USB Audio Interface Review: Pro-Level Polish

Universal Audio's Volt 876 USB interface brings pro-grade recording quality with plug-and-play simplicity. Great for podcasters and content creators who need reliable audio without the learning curve.

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Norse Atlantic Airways Offers Dirt-Cheap Tickets. There’s a Catch
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Norse Atlantic Airways Offers Dirt-Cheap Tickets. There’s a Catch

Budget airline Norse Atlantic is drawing FTC complaints over its tech-heavy customer service. Passengers report losing thousands when problems arise and there's no human to help.

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‘Sexual Chocolate’ Faces Recalls After FDA Tests Reveal Undisclosed Viagra
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‘Sexual Chocolate’ Faces Recalls After FDA Tests Reveal Undisclosed Viagra

FDA testing found undeclared Viagra and Cialis ingredients in supplements with names like Boner Bears and DTF, prompting voluntary recalls. Another reminder that unregulated supplement markets remain a regulatory Wild West.

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Nvidia Has a Plan to Put Its Chips in Personal Computers
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Nvidia Has a Plan to Put Its Chips in Personal Computers

Nvidia is making a play for the PC market, going after Intel and Apple's turf. The goal is to get its chips into laptops and desktops to power AI agents that run locally on your machine.

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Google is opening its first flagship store outside of the US
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Google is opening its first flagship store outside of the US

Google is opening its first flagship retail store outside the US this summer in Tokyo. It's a physical bet on hardware in a market where the company already has strong brand presence.

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NVIDIA's Isaac Gr00t platform gives researchers access to frontier humanoid robotics
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NVIDIA's Isaac Gr00t platform gives researchers access to frontier humanoid robotics

NVIDIA launched Isaac Gr00t, a reference design platform combining a humanoid robot body, five-fingered hands, and Jetson Thor compute. It's aimed at researchers building the next generation of humanoid robotics.

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How Turkey Hacked the Hair Transplant Industry
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How Turkey Hacked the Hair Transplant Industry

Turkey dominates the global hair transplant market through tech innovation, from specialized surgical motors to machine learning algorithms. The industry has become a billion-dollar operation built on constant technical advancement.

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Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless review: Worth the wait
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Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless review: Worth the wait

Sennheiser's Momentum 5 Wireless headphones finally match the ANC performance of Bose and Sony while delivering the audio quality the brand is known for. A solid option if you've been waiting for Sennheiser to catch up.

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Twitch creators will soon be able to stream in horizontal and vertical formats simultaneously
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Twitch creators will soon be able to stream in horizontal and vertical formats simultaneously

Twitch is rolling out Dual Format streaming, letting creators broadcast in both horizontal and vertical orientations at once. Announced at TwitchCon Europe, it's designed to reach viewers on different devices without forcing streamers to choose one format.

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Apple TV 4K on track to break a record no one wants to see happen
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Apple TV 4K on track to break a record no one wants to see happen

Apple's TV 4K box from 2022 might become the longest-running model without an update, and customers aren't happy about the wait.

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Upcoming Beats headphones teased by Lamine Yamal: New design, pink colorway
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Upcoming Beats headphones teased by Lamine Yamal: New design, pink colorway

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal just teased unreleased Beats headphones (model A3577) on Instagram. Apple's working on new over-ear cans, likely the next Beats Studio Pro, with a fresh design and pink colorway ahead of the World Cup.

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Here's one of my feature requests for Visual Intelligence in iOS 27
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Here's one of my feature requests for Visual Intelligence in iOS 27

Visual Intelligence started with Camera Control, expanded to screenshots in iOS 26, and users want Apple to push it further in iOS 27. The feature shows how AI vision tools are becoming core to mobile workflows.

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Making sense of the debate over AI psychosis
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Making sense of the debate over AI psychosis

Tech CEOs might be especially susceptible to AI hype and delusion. We break down what 'AI psychosis' means and why it matters for anyone building with or investing in AI tools.

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Apple will pay $250 million for failing to deliver its AI-powered Siri on time
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Apple will pay $250 million for failing to deliver its AI-powered Siri on time

Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit over delayed AI features for Siri. The case was filed in California over the company's failure to deliver promised capabilities on schedule.

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Apple AI glasses launch pushed back to late 2027, Vision Air to arrive by 2029: report
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Apple AI glasses launch pushed back to late 2027, Vision Air to arrive by 2029: report

Apple's AI smart glasses won't arrive until late 2027, a year later than planned. A lighter Vision Pro called Vision Air might follow in 2028 or 2029.

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Report: New Apple TV, HomePod mini set to launch this fall; Siri Remote ‘refresh' possible
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Report: New Apple TV, HomePod mini set to launch this fall; Siri Remote ‘refresh' possible

Apple is reportedly planning to release updated Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini this fall, primarily as chip upgrades. The Apple TV may also get a refreshed Siri Remote, and both devices could launch alongside next-gen Siri in iOS 27.

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Here's why the failure of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is so catastrophic
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Here's why the failure of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is so catastrophic

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a static-fire test Thursday night, sending debris across Florida's coast. Recovery teams are assessing damage to facilities as the company faces a major setback.

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M-Audio M Track Duo HD Producer Pack Review: Hot Takes, Cold Opens
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M-Audio M Track Duo HD Producer Pack Review: Hot Takes, Cold Opens

M-Audio's M-Track Duo HD Producer Pack is a complete audio setup that eliminates excuses for poor sound quality in content creation, though it won't fix bad takes.

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Wi-Fi Router vs. Mesh System: Which Is Best for You?
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Wi-Fi Router vs. Mesh System: Which Is Best for You?

Choosing between a traditional Wi-Fi router and a mesh system depends on your home's size and layout. Single routers work fine for smaller spaces, while mesh systems eliminate dead zones in larger homes.

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