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Trump signs executive order to review AI models before they’re released
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Trump signs executive order to review AI models before they’re released

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday creating a "voluntary framework" for AI companies to share their frontier models with the federal gover...

Microsoft’s next-gen quantum chip cuts timeline to useful quantum computing
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Microsoft’s next-gen quantum chip cuts timeline to useful quantum computing

Microsoft claimed last year that it had made a key breakthrough in quantum computing with Majorana 1, the company's first quantum processor. While physicists we...

Microsoft’s first advanced reasoning AI is here
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Microsoft’s first advanced reasoning AI is here

Microsoft announced a bunch of new in-house AI models at Build 2026, including a new "flagship" model: MAI-Thinking-1. It's an ambitious step into model develop...

The durable, floatable UE Wonderboom 4 speaker is cheaper than ever
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The durable, floatable UE Wonderboom 4 speaker is cheaper than ever

I like the UE Wonderboom 4 Bluetooth speaker so much that I bought two of them, though I wish I could have paid less for them. Fortunately, you can stock up on...

Google’s Phone app will tell you if a scammer is impersonating one of your contacts
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Google’s Phone app will tell you if a scammer is impersonating one of your contacts

Google is launching a new feature for its Phone app that aims to protect you from AI impersonation scams. Now, when you receive a call from a scammer that appea...

Microsoft Scout is a new AI personal assistant built on OpenClaw
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Microsoft Scout is a new AI personal assistant built on OpenClaw

Much like Google, Microsoft is launching its own version of OpenClaw. Microsoft Scout is an always-on assistant that integrates into Microsoft 365 apps like Out...

I tested a bunch of Switch 2 screen protectors, and these are the best
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I tested a bunch of Switch 2 screen protectors, and these are the best

A glass screen protector is one of a few essential accessories that I strongly recommend to every Switch 2 owner. In fact, it should be a priority to stick one...

Microsoft’s Project Solara is an OS for AI agent gadgets
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Microsoft’s Project Solara is an OS for AI agent gadgets

Microsoft just announced "Project Solara," a new OS designed for gadgets that run AI agents, at Build 2026. The company is calling it "a new platform built from...

Trump goes after green cards
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Trump goes after green cards

On the Friday before Memorial Day, on the eve of a long weekend, the Trump administration announced that it was further gutting legal immigration. The Departmen...

Microsoft’s new developer-optimized Windows embraces Linux even more
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Microsoft’s new developer-optimized Windows embraces Linux even more

Microsoft is kicking off its Build developer conference today with a promise of making Windows a trusted platform for development. As the company continues to f...

Microsoft created the mini Surface dev box that Qualcomm couldn’t
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Microsoft created the mini Surface dev box that Qualcomm couldn’t

Microsoft only just announced a new Surface Laptop Ultra at the weekend, and it's now revealing a miniature Surface PC aimed at developers. The new Surface RTX...

Cricut’s Joy 2 helps you personalize Father’s Day gifts, and it’s at its lowest price yet
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Cricut’s Joy 2 helps you personalize Father’s Day gifts, and it’s at its lowest price yet

If you’re looking for a way to add a personal touch to Father’s Day or graduation gifts, the Cricut Joy 2 can help you customize everything from water bottles a...

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