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Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick HD is its ‘slimmest ever’

The new streaming stick costs $34.99 and no longer requires a separate wall adapter.

Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick HD is its ‘slimmest ever’

Amazon has just revealed the Fire TV Stick HD, which it calls its “slimmest ever.” The new device costs $34.99 and lets you power it using your TV’s USB port.

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Elon Musk grilled by senator over X Money plans

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is concerned about consumer safety on X Money, given Elon Musk’s ‘track record operating X.’

Elon Musk grilled by senator over X Money plans

Elon Musk is facing questions about his upcoming payments platform X Money, and whether it will allow users to safely perform transactions.

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Gemini with Personal Intelligence is rolling out in more regions.

The feature, which allows Gemini to pull information from your Gmail, Google Photos, Search, and YouTube watch history, is now available globally — except in the UK, Switzerland, and the European Economic Area, according to Google spokesperson Elijah Lawal.

Personal Intelligence is coming to Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers in these areas first before launching for free users.

Google’s Gemini AI will use what it knows about you from Gmail, Search, and YouTube

Google’s Gemini AI will use what it knows about you from Gmail, Search, and YouTube

Google is going to let its Gemini AI chatbot connect to Gmail, Google Photos, Search, and your YouTube history to provide what Google is calling “Personal Intelligence.”

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Samsung is hiking the prices of its Galaxy phones and tablets

You’ll have to pay a higher price if you want more storage in your Galaxy Z Flip, S25 FE, or S25 Edge.

Samsung is hiking the prices of its Galaxy phones and tablets

Samsung is raising prices across Galaxy Z Flip 7, S25 FE, and S25 Edge models with higher storage.

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Paramount responds to Hollywood pushback against Warner Bros. acquisition.

In a statement to Deadline, Paramount argues that its merger will ensure “creators have more avenues for their work, not fewer:”

We have been clear in our commitments to do just that: increasing output to a minimum of 30 high-quality feature films annually with full theatrical releases, continuing to license content, and preserving iconic brands with independent creative leadership.

On Monday, more than 1,000 Hollywood professionals signed an open letter opposing Paramount’s $110 billion deal.

Paramount Responds To Letter From Hollywood Figures, Says WBD Merger Will Ensure Creatives Have “More Avenues For Their Work, Not Fewer”

The company argued that the Warner Bros. Discovery merger will create "more avenues" for work, not fewer.

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RAMageddon has come for Microsoft’s Surface Pro and Surface Laptop

The Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 are now $500 more expensive than their original starting price.

RAMageddon has come for Microsoft’s Surface Pro and Surface Laptop

Microsoft is raising prices across its Surface lineup, with the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 now costing $1,499 instead of their $999 starting price.

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You can make a multicolor MacBook Neo out of Apple’s spare parts

The MacBook Neo’s replacement keycaps, bottom cover, and top case are available in all four colors.

You can make a multicolor MacBook Neo out of Apple’s spare parts

You don’t have to choose just one color for the MacBook Neo, as MacWorld found that you can order spare parts in different colors, including silver, indigo, citrus, and blush.

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Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like AI bots for Copilot

Microsoft wants its AI assistant to become an always-on agent that completes tasks on behalf of users, according to The Information.

Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like AI bots for 365 Copilot

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Hollywood actors, directors, and producers sign letter opposing Paramount’s Warner Bros. acquisition.

Ben Stiller, Joaquin Phoenix, Tiffany Haddish, Bryan Cranston, and Lin-Manuel Miranda are among the over 1,000 Hollywood professionals pushing back on the $110 billion deal that they say will “further consolidate an already concentrated media landscape:”

We are deeply concerned by indications of support for this merger that prioritize the interests of a small group of powerful stakeholders over the broader public good. The integrity, independence, and diversity of our industry would be grievously compromised.
Open Letter: 1,000+ Industry Leaders Oppose the Paramount–WBD Merger

Glenn Close, Ben Stiller, Jane Fonda, Mark Ruffalo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more than 1,000 filmmakers and industry professionals call on regulators to block the deal.

Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building an AI clone to replace him in meetings

The AI version of Zuckerberg is trained on his mannerisms, tone, and public statements, according to a report from the Financial Times.

Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building an AI clone to replace him in meetings

Meta is working to build an AI version of its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, which he will use to interact with employees, according to a report from the Financial Times.

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