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Best Buy Memorial Day: Top Tech Deals Curated
SocialMay 18, 2026

Best Buy Memorial Day: Top Tech Deals Curated

A roundup of the top deals from the Best Buy Memorial Day sale, picked by TechRadar's team of shopping and tech experts — including TVs, appliances, laptops, headphones, wearables, and more. https://t.co/BSHUrVfyYU

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Half Man Episode 5 Release Date Confirmed Soon
SocialMay 18, 2026

Half Man Episode 5 Release Date Confirmed Soon

We're one episode away from what is sure to be an explosive finale. But when does Half Man episode 5 drop on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer? https://t.co/GUosJ6GJjN

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Campfire Audio Chimera Earbuds Boast Nine Drivers
SocialMay 18, 2026

Campfire Audio Chimera Earbuds Boast Nine Drivers

Campfire Audio's new Chimera earbuds have nine drivers, as well as plenty of other fine tuning twists. https://t.co/FDS83M1Yqv

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Scaling Agentic AI Securely with Trust and Control
SocialMay 18, 2026

Scaling Agentic AI Securely with Trust and Control

How enterprises move agentic AI from pilots to secure, scalable production through trust and control. https://t.co/vXnwmrMWGq

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JLab JBuds Open: Most Interesting Yet Not Best
SocialMay 17, 2026

JLab JBuds Open: Most Interesting Yet Not Best

The JLab JBuds Open Wireless headphones are hands-down the most interesting headphones I've tested this year, but not the best https://t.co/DDZBd9SRqi

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OpenAI Introduces Personal Finance Assistant for Account Queries
SocialMay 17, 2026

OpenAI Introduces Personal Finance Assistant for Account Queries

OpenAI is launching a personal finance experience so you can connect up accounts and ask questions about your money. https://t.co/Vhg1tF4xRy

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Google Previews Android 17’s New Pause Point Feature
SocialMay 16, 2026

Google Previews Android 17’s New Pause Point Feature

Google has previewed the Pause Point feature coming our way with Android 17, and I like the look of it. https://t.co/1MmdREhxID

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Startup to Build AI Network Using Suburban Homes
SocialMay 16, 2026

Startup to Build AI Network Using Suburban Homes

Startup plans massive decentralized AI network using suburban houses instead of traditional billion-dollar data center campuses https://t.co/dwgNbtaSB4

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Modest Design, Mighty Performance: MSI Stealth 16 AI+
SocialMay 16, 2026

Modest Design, Mighty Performance: MSI Stealth 16 AI+

The MSI Stealth 16 AI+ might not look like much of a gaming laptop, but don’t let appearances deceive. https://t.co/LpyDJET9gK

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Lenovo Legion Power Bank Debuts Cheap, China‑Only
SocialMay 16, 2026

Lenovo Legion Power Bank Debuts Cheap, China‑Only

New Lenovo Legion power bank surprises with budget price and exclusive China launch through https://t.co/DRcRbpA3q1 retail platform. https://t.co/1FyXEzTuLY

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Oregon Lithium Find Could Power U.S. Batteries, Sparks Resistance
SocialMay 15, 2026

Oregon Lithium Find Could Power U.S. Batteries, Sparks Resistance

Massive Oregon lithium discovery could transform US battery production while igniting fierce environmental and tribal resistance battles https://t.co/iLteTtvG64

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Five-Year Project Shattered in Five Days; Apple Scrambles
SocialMay 15, 2026

Five-Year Project Shattered in Five Days; Apple Scrambles

A product that took five years to build was broken into in five days, thanks to Mythos - and now Apple is working on a fix. https://t.co/ELqIjdHOVA

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Top US Carriers to Offer Direct Satellite Phone Service
SocialMay 15, 2026

Top US Carriers to Offer Direct Satellite Phone Service

America's three biggest mobile networks reveal plans to bring direct-to-device satellite connections to customers. https://t.co/WgEtUmes5L

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Apple to Split iPhone 18 Launch Into Two Events
SocialMay 15, 2026

Apple to Split iPhone 18 Launch Into Two Events

Apple is reportedly planning to split its iPhone 18 lineup into two separate launch events — here's why that makes sense. https://t.co/zwTIQsyeRG

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AI Speeds Decisions; CIO‑CFO Alignment Now Critical
SocialMay 15, 2026

AI Speeds Decisions; CIO‑CFO Alignment Now Critical

AI is accelerating decisions faster than ever, making CIO–CFO alignment essential for real business impact. https://t.co/prOiX817mW

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9GW Data Center Threatens Local Ecosystem Stability
SocialMay 14, 2026

9GW Data Center Threatens Local Ecosystem Stability

The proposed data center campus will consume 9GW of energy and threatens the stability of local ecosystems. https://t.co/68wjnRBDpT

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Incognito Doesn't Hide You From ISP Tracking
SocialMay 14, 2026

Incognito Doesn't Hide You From ISP Tracking

Going "Incognito" won't stop your internet provider from tracking, throttling, and selling your browsing history. Here is exactly how they see what you do online, and the best ways to shut them out. https://t.co/AoRYElRgkw

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FBI Remotely Resets Compromised Routers, Evicts GRU
SocialMay 13, 2026

FBI Remotely Resets Compromised Routers, Evicts GRU

The FBI used court-authorization to remotely reset thousands of compromised home and small office routers, kicking the GRU out of sensitive networks. https://t.co/ap71RUhBGH

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Nio Swaps over 1M Batteries Weekly, China Leads EV Charging
SocialMay 13, 2026

Nio Swaps over 1M Batteries Weekly, China Leads EV Charging

Nio is swapping more than 1 million EV batteries a week, as China pulls away on the innovative EV charging technology https://t.co/3laHEyseQ7

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AI Enables Creation of Minimalist Organism Under 20 Amino Acids
SocialMay 13, 2026

AI Enables Creation of Minimalist Organism Under 20 Amino Acids

Scientists just made the first ever observed organism with fewer than 20 amino acids in its make-up, and it was made possible by AI. https://t.co/ZCkvq4Rdas

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Google Unveils Android 17 with AI Widget Builder
SocialMay 12, 2026

Google Unveils Android 17 with AI Widget Builder

Google has announced a swath of new Android 17 features, one of which is an AI-powered widget builder. https://t.co/66WfPfVjV5

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Google Merges Android and Chrome OS Into Googlebooks
SocialMay 12, 2026

Google Merges Android and Chrome OS Into Googlebooks

Google is finally ready to combine Android and Chrome OS into one platform on a new line of classy Googlebooks https://t.co/nO7LrXBQmZ

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Legacy Systems Unready for Chat‑First AI Future
SocialMay 12, 2026

Legacy Systems Unready for Chat‑First AI Future

Conversational AI is rapidly exposing the legacy enterprise systems unprepared for a chat-first future. https://t.co/MumCWhohOW

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SDVs Need Deterministic, Safety‑Critical Software Beyond Open Source
SocialMay 12, 2026

SDVs Need Deterministic, Safety‑Critical Software Beyond Open Source

Open source alone isn’t enough. SDVs demand deterministic, resilient software built for safety-critical performance. https://t.co/oGto67CuV3

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Clearest Look yet at Sony’s The Collexion Headphones
SocialMay 12, 2026

Clearest Look yet at Sony’s The Collexion Headphones

We've been reporting on Sony's The Collexion headphones, and this is the clearest look at them so far. https://t.co/0BXewywYrj

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Threats Hide in Plain Sight; Intelligence Beats Detection
SocialMay 12, 2026

Threats Hide in Plain Sight; Intelligence Beats Detection

As threats hide in plain sight, enterprises need intelligence and investigation, not just detection. https://t.co/KKOgpAAq5H

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Hyperscalers May Lose Public‑Sector Data Contracts
SocialMay 12, 2026

Hyperscalers May Lose Public‑Sector Data Contracts

US (and other global) hyperscalers could be pushed out of the running for contracts relating to sensitive public sector data. https://t.co/bzn1vgHBGg

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Rings of Power S3 Arrives on Prime Video by 2026
SocialMay 12, 2026

Rings of Power S3 Arrives on Prime Video by 2026

The Rings of Power season 3 will make its Prime Video debut before the end of 2026. https://t.co/Lq4IklMF4t

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Sci‑Fi Rogue AI Tales May Influence Real AI Behavior Under Pressure
SocialMay 12, 2026

Sci‑Fi Rogue AI Tales May Influence Real AI Behavior Under Pressure

Anthropic has ignited debate after suggesting science fiction stories about rogue AI may unintentionally shape how modern AI systems behave under pressure. https://t.co/IKnLkS16RC

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Saros Blends Literary Depth with Airtight AAA Gameplay
SocialMay 12, 2026

Saros Blends Literary Depth with Airtight AAA Gameplay

Saros’s airtight game feel and literary inspirations make it one of the most compelling and replayable AAA games I’ve played in years. https://t.co/Af9anv1NSV

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Prompt AI Correctly, and It Cooks Your Favorite Meals
SocialMay 12, 2026

Prompt AI Correctly, and It Cooks Your Favorite Meals

Gemini or ChatGPT can help you make your favorite food, as long as you give it the right kind of prompt. https://t.co/XGyfiOQgWZ

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Apple Ditches Apple Watch Touch ID, Prioritizes New Feature
SocialMay 11, 2026

Apple Ditches Apple Watch Touch ID, Prioritizes New Feature

Apple is allegedly shelving plans to add Touch ID to Apple Watches — instead, they're focusing on something much more important, according to leaks https://t.co/8Ydw5BVlAk

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GeForce NOW Breach Affects Single Country, No Passwords Taken
SocialMay 11, 2026

GeForce NOW Breach Affects Single Country, No Passwords Taken

The breach is limited to GeForce NOW users in just one country, and no passwords were stolen. https://t.co/6CZUppgiu8

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Test Your Amazon Gadget Knowledge with Our Quiz
SocialMay 11, 2026

Test Your Amazon Gadget Knowledge with Our Quiz

Love Amazon's gadgets and services? Prove how well you know Alexa, Prime Video, Fire TVs and more by taking our quiz. https://t.co/FZDsNxtaqK

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Mini-LED TV Elevates World Cup Viewing, Deal Inside
SocialMay 11, 2026

Mini-LED TV Elevates World Cup Viewing, Deal Inside

A mini-LED TV can provide a real upgrade to your World Cup, and thankfully, one of my top picks is on an awesome deal right now. https://t.co/lTyUXq9q0x

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Trade In Your Tracker, Get Fitbit Air Free
SocialMay 11, 2026

Trade In Your Tracker, Get Fitbit Air Free

The Google Store is running a promotion that gives you the chance to get the new Fitbit Air for free when you trade in your current smartwatch or fitness tracker. https://t.co/ZHf3EUC4mY

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Ploopy Launches Open‑source Magnetic Pointing Stick Controller
SocialMay 11, 2026

Ploopy Launches Open‑source Magnetic Pointing Stick Controller

Ploopy introduces standalone pointing stick controller using magnetic sensors, open source firmware, and fully programmable hardware components. https://t.co/395C3wAJ8i

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When Does Half Man Episode 4 Premiere?
SocialMay 11, 2026

When Does Half Man Episode 4 Premiere?

The longer that Richard Gadd's new TV show continues, the more Ruben makes me feel sick. But when does Half Man episode 4 drop on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer? https://t.co/mQeaq216TA

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ChatGPT's Trusted Contact Turns AI Into Emotional Infrastructure
SocialMay 11, 2026

ChatGPT's Trusted Contact Turns AI Into Emotional Infrastructure

OpenAI’s new Trusted Contact feature suggests ChatGPT is evolving from a chatbot into emotional infrastructure. https://t.co/6EjNG7AylG

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One Power Station Deal Outshines the Rest
SocialMay 11, 2026

One Power Station Deal Outshines the Rest

I've found 7 power station offers from Bluetti, Jackery, EcoFlow and Anker, but one deal really stands out. https://t.co/o0RcHCNTqf

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AI Data Centers' Noise Disrupts Nearby Residents' Lives
SocialMay 11, 2026

AI Data Centers' Noise Disrupts Nearby Residents' Lives

AI data centers rely on noisy equipment to function, and it is having a physical effect on local residents. https://t.co/LZVgeAxBk4

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Steam Machine Delays End as RAM Shortage Eases
SocialMay 11, 2026

Steam Machine Delays End as RAM Shortage Eases

Gamers are still awaiting the Steam Machine's arrival, after delays due to the ongoing RAM crisis, but it looks like it may be closer after all. https://t.co/pFWVUgIwhf

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TikTok Halts AI Caption Test After Frequent Errors
SocialMay 11, 2026

TikTok Halts AI Caption Test After Frequent Errors

TikTok says it's pulling back a limited test of AI summary captions, after the feature kept making major mistakes. https://t.co/rk8IB14gFY

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Release Date for The Boys S5 Penultimate Episode
SocialMay 11, 2026

Release Date for The Boys S5 Penultimate Episode

Here's when The Boys season 5's penultimate episode will be released where you live. https://t.co/JcWNs1Y1CB

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Retro‑styled Shanling EC Play Bridges Portable and Home Hi‑fi
SocialMay 11, 2026

Retro‑styled Shanling EC Play Bridges Portable and Home Hi‑fi

The Shanling EC Play offers a retro design and a range of connectivity tools, to make it useful for on-the-go listening as well as in your home hi-fi setup https://t.co/ZOYPlXtbJC

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DJI Mini 3 Bundle Hits Record Low: $499
SocialMay 11, 2026

DJI Mini 3 Bundle Hits Record Low: $499

Fly more for less – this DJI Mini 3 bundle has been slashed to its lowest-ever price of $499 at Amazon. https://t.co/nB6se1vncj

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Ninja Slishi Twist Doubles Frozen Fun with Dual Drink Compartments
SocialMay 11, 2026

Ninja Slishi Twist Doubles Frozen Fun with Dual Drink Compartments

Ninja doubles the freezing fun with the new Ninja Slishi Twist and its two drinks compartments https://t.co/ChBIHewLHw

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Agentic AI Reshapes Industry; Demands Strong Ethical Oversight
SocialMay 11, 2026

Agentic AI Reshapes Industry; Demands Strong Ethical Oversight

In 2026, agentic AI is transforming industries by taking initiative, requiring robust ethical governance and transparency https://t.co/T0pz07apxC

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Fedora, Ubuntu Push Local AI Models; Community Split
SocialMay 11, 2026

Fedora, Ubuntu Push Local AI Models; Community Split

Fedora and Ubuntu have set out plans to run small AI models locally, and this has caused a mixed reaction from the open source community. https://t.co/xAURpsfEvd

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