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Hamish McKenzie says Substack is partnering with FIRE to support "writers residing lawfully" in the US targeted by the government for their writing (Hamish McKenzie/@hamishmckenzie)

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The 150+ best Amazon Spring Sale tech deals live

Isaac Hammouch1 year ago04 mins

Adam Breeden/ZDNET When does Amazon’s Spring Sale end? The 2025 Big Spring Sale is slated to end Monday, March 31. However, as with most Amazon sales, we expect to see some lingering offers after the sale officially ends, as well as live offers from other retailers. We’ll keep you updated with all the best deals…

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Microsoft finally offers a unified roadmap for tracking upcoming Windows features

Isaac Hammouch1 year ago02 mins

TL;DR: Tracking new and upcoming Windows features has traditionally required following Microsoft’s official blogs in disparate order and timelines. A new Windows features website aims to save users time by providing a simplified overview of all in-development functionality. It includes brief descriptions, estimated release dates, compatibility details, and more. Microsoft has launched a unified roadmap…

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Why Bill Gates is wrong about AI and 3 things he needs to realize

Isaac Hammouch1 year ago05 mins

Bill Gates has been making the rounds lately to promote his new memoir, Source Code, and sharing his vision of rapid and massive transformation of our lives over the next decade by artificial intelligence. He pitched a world where “Intelligence will be completely free” in an interview with Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, with ubiquitous and…

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Tested for Durability, Enhanced for Connectivity, Built for Longevity: Why OPPO F29 Series is the Ultimate Durable Champion, Starting Rs. 23,999

Isaac Hammouch1 year ago08 mins

When it comes to choosing a smartphone, durability and reliability are often top priorities. You want a device that can handle everyday mishaps, stay connected no matter where you are, and keep up with your daily demands without running out of battery. In the world of smartphones, OPPO has earned its reputation as the most…

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Samsung leak hints at the future of foldable phones

Isaac Hammouch1 year ago02 mins

In the last few years, foldable phones have gone from a dream to a reality that makes them an attractive option for everyday use — however, they are still limited in many ways. One big limitation of the hardware is that they generally fold only in one direction, collapsing inward to protect the screen when…

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'Aurora Borealis Forecast' Is Trending, but Only the Northern States Will See Anything

Isaac Hammouch1 year ago03 mins

Aurora? Sorta! The northern lights were trending on social media Thursday, but don’t get your hopes up too much. Only a limited region of the U.S. will be able to see it. According to the Space Weather Prediction Center at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Thursday’s aurora borealis will be rather mild. The agency…

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Facebook’s new ‘OG Friends’ feed feels so damned sleazy

Isaac Hammouch1 year ago03 mins

It’s 2025. We’re barreling toward fascism, driven by a flood of disinformation that barely propelled our current president over the top. And now Facebook wants to go back to the way things were, with a revamped Friends feed that shows nothing but the people you care about. It’s bullshit. “Bringing the Magic of Friends Back…

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YouTube’s new gray bars are ruining full-screen playback on Android

Isaac Hammouch1 year ago03 mins

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube used to fill any blank space around videos in full-screen playback with black. The app recently changed that behavior to now render in a shade of gray, instead. That results in some oddly striped patterns for videos that already have embedded black bars. Between landscape and portrait orientation,…

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Garmin adds AI and a subscription tier to its app

Isaac Hammouch1 year ago03 mins

It was only a matter of time. Garmin announced today it’s launching Garmin Connect Plus, a premium tier to its app that adds AI-powered insights and a few other expanded features. Existing and new Garmin users will be able to opt in to a free 30-day trial and then choose between a $6.99 monthly or…