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Spotify Android Lets You Zoom Into Lyrics
SocialMay 7, 2026

Spotify Android Lets You Zoom Into Lyrics

A user on Reddit has revealed you can zoom in on lyrics in Spotify, but it's only available on Android. https://t.co/hN024cWNi0

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Light‑powered Micromotors Capture Uranium From Water
SocialMay 7, 2026

Light‑powered Micromotors Capture Uranium From Water

Chinese scientists created light-driven micromotors that actively capture uranium from water, offering a new approach to resource extraction challenges. https://t.co/MQB2iNvSXi

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Five Simple Tips for Choosing a Password Manager
SocialMay 7, 2026

Five Simple Tips for Choosing a Password Manager

Choosing a password manager doesn't have to be difficult, and I've shared my top five tips for making a good choice. https://t.co/w1U56zrduP

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Anthropic Warns: AI Self‑improvement Imminent, Prepare Now
SocialMay 7, 2026

Anthropic Warns: AI Self‑improvement Imminent, Prepare Now

Anthropic warns of AI capable of 'recursive self-improvement,' and we'd better prepare for this scary, near future. https://t.co/s2Naax226c

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Inkjet-Printed OLEDs Promise 35% Cost Cut, Yet Hurdles Persist
SocialMay 7, 2026

Inkjet-Printed OLEDs Promise 35% Cost Cut, Yet Hurdles Persist

Inkjet-printed OLED panels could reduce manufacturing costs by as much as 35%, according to a new report. But there are still challenges to overcome https://t.co/9gXdYrqZ5r

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BT Named Official Telecom Partner for Euro 2028
SocialMay 7, 2026

BT Named Official Telecom Partner for Euro 2028

BT reveals new push for consumers and businesses alike as it confirms role as official telco partner for Euro 2028. https://t.co/YJhYP6a6u9

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Affordable VPNs Exist—Why Aren’t More People Using Them?
SocialMay 7, 2026

Affordable VPNs Exist—Why Aren’t More People Using Them?

PrivadoVPN offers a capable suite of VPN tools for only $30, so why aren't more people using cheap tools to protect themselves online. https://t.co/xbQT2Qjxdh

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AI Funding Outpaces History’s Largest Scientific Megaprojects
SocialMay 7, 2026

AI Funding Outpaces History’s Largest Scientific Megaprojects

AI investment has exploded beyond the scale of history’s biggest scientific megaprojects — and the world is only beginning to grasp what’s being built. https://t.co/8OmrjOUjQR

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Canon Teases Versatile New Camera, Launching May 13
SocialMay 7, 2026

Canon Teases Versatile New Camera, Launching May 13

Canon shared a teaser on its socials of its next camera with the tagline 'One camera, many stories', plus a May 13 launch date. Here's what it could be https://t.co/ObVQ5JnKpL

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ShinyHunters Publishes Potential Canvas Breach Victims List
SocialMay 7, 2026

ShinyHunters Publishes Potential Canvas Breach Victims List

ShinyHunters is increasing the heat on Instructure by listing all of the potential victims of the Canvas breach. https://t.co/gg7ZQdaDI3

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15,500 Domains Deploy AI Investment Scams via Cloaking
SocialMay 7, 2026

15,500 Domains Deploy AI Investment Scams via Cloaking

Researchers identified 15,500 domains using commercial trackers and cloaking to distribute AI-driven investment scams across global channels. https://t.co/CijrrD95uK

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Stealth Android Banking Trojans Steal Credentials, Stream Screens
SocialMay 7, 2026

Stealth Android Banking Trojans Steal Credentials, Stream Screens

Android banking trojans vanish from app drawers and secretly capture login credentials while streaming live device screens to remote attackers. https://t.co/IuRvPR8lg1

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Jack Dorsey Revives Vine, Now Called Divine
SocialMay 6, 2026

Jack Dorsey Revives Vine, Now Called Divine

Jack Dorsey is relaunching Vine as Divine nearly 10 years after he killed it. https://t.co/D7JGsJpOP4

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Supercomputers Reveal Tectonics Direct Yellowstone’s Magma Paths
SocialMay 6, 2026

Supercomputers Reveal Tectonics Direct Yellowstone’s Magma Paths

Chinese researchers used supercomputers to model Yellowstone, revealing that tectonic forces shaped magma pathways and sparking ambitions for full planetary simulation systems. https://t.co/K2BkE8z7JY

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Apple to Pay $250 Million for Delayed Siri Features
SocialMay 6, 2026

Apple to Pay $250 Million for Delayed Siri Features

Apple is paying $250 million due to delayed Siri features, with affected users eligible for up to $95 per device. https://t.co/TkhJUZ8528

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Reddit Predicts RAM Economy Overhaul, Data Centers Become Nuisance
SocialMay 6, 2026

Reddit Predicts RAM Economy Overhaul, Data Centers Become Nuisance

Following Lisa Su's revelation, a disgruntled Redditor predicted: 'The RAM economy will permanently change and data centers will be a nuisance for the rest of recorded time'. https://t.co/gECS95FAmu

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AI Excels on Tough Diagnoses, but Uncertainty Hampers Clinical Adoption
SocialMay 6, 2026

AI Excels on Tough Diagnoses, but Uncertainty Hampers Clinical Adoption

AI diagnostic models show strong performance on complex cases, though limitations in handling uncertainty raise concerns about real-world clinical use. https://t.co/l7RhgzET9A

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Recall Exposes Tesla's Surprisingly Low Off‑Road EV Sales
SocialMay 6, 2026

Recall Exposes Tesla's Surprisingly Low Off‑Road EV Sales

Off-road EV faces recall over faulty brake rotors, but also reveals just how few Tesla actually sold. https://t.co/CjkKgBUPge

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Blink Doorbell 2K+ Adds AI Video Captions for US
SocialMay 6, 2026

Blink Doorbell 2K+ Adds AI Video Captions for US

The Blink Doorbell 2K+ is available in wired and battery-powered versions, and US subscribers can get AI-generated video descriptions sent to their phones. https://t.co/HSaZ7MDz1V

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Evolvable AI May Outpace Life, Evade Control
SocialMay 6, 2026

Evolvable AI May Outpace Life, Evade Control

A new study warns evolvable AI systems could adapt and reproduce faster than any biological species, escaping human control entirely. https://t.co/7Azzs5dsRB

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White House App Secretly Hides GDPR Notices, Harvests Data
SocialMay 6, 2026

White House App Secretly Hides GDPR Notices, Harvests Data

White House app contains code to hide cookie options, GDPR banners, and paywalls - and collects extensive user data https://t.co/6SliF4VA1t

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First Fully Electronic Brakes Raise Safety Concerns
SocialMay 6, 2026

First Fully Electronic Brakes Raise Safety Concerns

A fully electronic braking system is being built into a car for the first time — are we sure removing hydraulic brakes is a good idea? https://t.co/3pnt0ipyIz

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Utah's Internet Crackdown: Best VPNs for Residents
SocialMay 6, 2026

Utah's Internet Crackdown: Best VPNs for Residents

Utah is pioneering controversial new internet restrictions, making a reliable VPN essential for digital privacy. Here are the top three providers offering the best speeds, local servers, and security for residents of the Beehive State. https://t.co/RkYzBwD3QE

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Garmin Expands Into Hi‑fi Audio with JL Audio Speakers
SocialMay 6, 2026

Garmin Expands Into Hi‑fi Audio with JL Audio Speakers

Garmin has unveiled some hi-fi speakers through its JL Audio brand, including a streamer, loudspeakers and floor speakers. https://t.co/GjYwvsg0Ag

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Samsung Code Leak Reveals Galaxy Wide Fold, Z Fold 8
SocialMay 6, 2026

Samsung Code Leak Reveals Galaxy Wide Fold, Z Fold 8

Images of the Samsung Galaxy Wide Fold and Z Fold 8 have both been spotted in Samsung code. https://t.co/82L2RsJJjr

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Director Hints at Possible Landman Season 3 Release Date
SocialMay 6, 2026

Director Hints at Possible Landman Season 3 Release Date

While we still don't know for certain when Landman season 3 will be released on Paramount+, we do have an new update from its director that confirms a working release date theory. https://t.co/m3rRcK96Mb

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Watch Peacock Anywhere for Just $1, No Subscription
SocialMay 6, 2026

Watch Peacock Anywhere for Just $1, No Subscription

We uncovered a sneaky way to watch Peacock for $1 – from anywhere in the world, without coughing up for a premium streaming subscription. https://t.co/UwNZvdFw8k

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Watch Amandaland Season 2 Free Anywhere Online
SocialMay 6, 2026

Watch Amandaland Season 2 Free Anywhere Online

Here's how to watch Amandaland season 2 online from anywhere in the world, completely FREE, as Lucy Punch and Joanna Lumley return for more chaos. https://t.co/OJ0wY9vPhh

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Boox Pro Adds Color E‑Ink, Stylus, Data—Price Spikes
SocialMay 6, 2026

Boox Pro Adds Color E‑Ink, Stylus, Data—Price Spikes

Boox’s phone-like ereader gets a flashy Pro upgrade, with color E Ink, stylus support and mobile data making it more versatile, though the even higher price stings. https://t.co/v8D1Pdsg3I

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Modder's Gaming PC Takes Up an Entire Room
SocialMay 6, 2026

Modder's Gaming PC Takes Up an Entire Room

This modder's gaming PC build meets the definition of unique, as it's quite literally the size of a room. https://t.co/0Q9qrmd4xf

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Mouse P.I. for Hire Shines, Switch 2 Lags
SocialMay 6, 2026

Mouse P.I. for Hire Shines, Switch 2 Lags

Mouse P.I. for Hire’s gameplay and visuals are like a beautiful vintage cheddar — it's just a shame that the Switch 2 edition grates some performance problems on the top. https://t.co/WCKdntOHVh

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Google Gemini Expands to Cars, Sparking Privacy Concerns
SocialMay 5, 2026

Google Gemini Expands to Cars, Sparking Privacy Concerns

Google Gemini is rolling out to millions of cars, but some owners are concerned about data privacy. https://t.co/ffvLwEJQFu

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AI: America's Prime Path to Reindustrialization, Says Nvidia CEO
SocialMay 5, 2026

AI: America's Prime Path to Reindustrialization, Says Nvidia CEO

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI is the "United States’ best opportunity to re-industrialize". https://t.co/mZVO4KZfAD

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Dolby Atmos Drops on Disney+ During Peak Streaming Hours
SocialMay 5, 2026

Dolby Atmos Drops on Disney+ During Peak Streaming Hours

Disney+ subscribers have spotted changes in Dolby Atmos availability based on the time of day, believing its due to peak streaming times. https://t.co/C6IosB2gRb

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Floating Data Centers Promise Faster AI Deployment, Yet Risks Persist
SocialMay 5, 2026

Floating Data Centers Promise Faster AI Deployment, Yet Risks Persist

Samsung and partners propose floating data centers to accelerate AI infrastructure deployment, though execution challenges and offshore risks remain unresolved. https://t.co/Rir1ZinY7J

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Android Show Returns May 12 with New Features
SocialMay 5, 2026

Android Show Returns May 12 with New Features

Save the date: the next Android Show is being held on May 12, and we have some ideas of what might be shown off there. https://t.co/3qZqfMA1XL

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Netflix Clips: Underpowered Yet Surprisingly Addictive
SocialMay 5, 2026

Netflix Clips: Underpowered Yet Surprisingly Addictive

We go hands-on with Netflix's new Clips feature and find it both underpowered and addictive. https://t.co/HPm768Fc9g

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Tim Cain Warns Players Have Lost Independent Game Judgment
SocialMay 5, 2026

Tim Cain Warns Players Have Lost Independent Game Judgment

Timothy Cain, the co-creator of Fallout and the co-developer of The Outer Worlds, has shared his opinion on online discourse and how some players can't form their own opinion about games anymore. https://t.co/Sei66Dr6NI

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Xteink X4 Emerges as Kindle’s New Rival
SocialMay 5, 2026

Xteink X4 Emerges as Kindle’s New Rival

The Xteink X4 ereader is the latest social media tech obsession, and it's emerging as a serious Kindle rival. https://t.co/4D8d6ZEJux

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Steam Machine Near Launch, HDMI 2.1 Firmware Update Planned
SocialMay 5, 2026

Steam Machine Near Launch, HDMI 2.1 Firmware Update Planned

Valve's Steam Machine may be close to launch –and a post-launch firmware update may deliver HDMI 2.1 https://t.co/U8MvLjCtVZ

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Hackers Hijack AWS Tools to Power Phishing Attacks
SocialMay 5, 2026

Hackers Hijack AWS Tools to Power Phishing Attacks

Hackers are stealing access to legitimate AWS tools and using them to launch phishing campaigns. https://t.co/qLfuOeGReN

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Hits Record Low—Best Android Yet
SocialMay 5, 2026

Galaxy S26 Ultra Hits Record Low—Best Android Yet

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra just hit a new record-low price at Amazon, so now's the time to buy if you're shopping for the best Android phone we've ever tested. https://t.co/W5kNf6iAHt

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Amazon's Mother’s Day Sale Curates Top Gifts
SocialMay 5, 2026

Amazon's Mother’s Day Sale Curates Top Gifts

Amazon's Mother's Day sale is so good that I'm shopping it myself and rounding up the 12 best gifts from Dyson, Apple, Breville, Fitbit, and more. https://t.co/HtFVgXf7IN

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Windows 11 Updates May Require an Extra Restart
SocialMay 5, 2026

Windows 11 Updates May Require an Extra Restart

Microsoft warns that some consumers 'might experience one additional restart during installation' of Windows 11 updates. https://t.co/s1OyqetpUa

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Bose Launches Flagship Soundbar, Supports Cross-Brand Multi‑Room Audio
SocialMay 5, 2026

Bose Launches Flagship Soundbar, Supports Cross-Brand Multi‑Room Audio

Bose's Lifestyle Collection features a new flagship soundbar and multi-room compatibility — including with other firms' speakers https://t.co/atUHPOWGxh

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VS Code Auto‑adds Copilot Co‑author Tag Even Disabled
SocialMay 5, 2026

VS Code Auto‑adds Copilot Co‑author Tag Even Disabled

VS Code was adding 'Co-authored-by: Copilot' freely, even when the assistant wasn't used and AI chat features were disabled. https://t.co/UbnKRrWdxo

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Next Call of Duty Skips PS4, Activision Confirms
SocialMay 5, 2026

Next Call of Duty Skips PS4, Activision Confirms

Activision has confirmed that the next Call of Duty game will not come to PS4. https://t.co/JycY4DwTZq

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Audiovector R5 Arreté: Stunning Look, Premium Sound, High Price
SocialMay 5, 2026

Audiovector R5 Arreté: Stunning Look, Premium Sound, High Price

The R 5 Arreté from Audiovector looks incredible, and should sound it too, even though it's far from cheap. https://t.co/Ov5p9PzlBq

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All Major Memory Chip Makers Acknowledge Severe RAM Crisis
SocialMay 4, 2026

All Major Memory Chip Makers Acknowledge Severe RAM Crisis

Micron has warned on the gravity of the RAM crisis, meaning that every major memory chip maker has now done so. https://t.co/XSOFwlwhiA

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