Technology (17)
Comprehensive coverage and expert analysis in technology. Stay informed with the latest developments, trends, and insights.
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Samsung fridges $1,800+ will show ads in controversial U.S. pilot
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Samsung fridges will show ads via a U.S. pilot starting Sept 2025, hitting $1,800–$3,500 Family Hub models on idle screens; no full opt-out.
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VR Headsets Plunge 12% in 2024 as Meta Grabs 84% Q4 Share
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VR headsets slid 12% in 2024 as sales hit 6.9M units and Meta’s share reached 84% in Q4; analysts warn demand stays weak into 2025. Content gaps linger.
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Family Hub ads on $1,800–$3,500 fridges spark backlash in U.S. pilot
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Family Hub ads arrive via a September 2025 U.S. pilot, hitting $1,800–$3,500 fridges with dismissible tiles on 3 cover screens; full opt-outs remain limited.
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Decisive TikTok algorithm shift: U.S. to control 6 of 7 board seats
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TikTok algorithm will be controlled by America: 6 of 7 board seats U.S.-held, ByteDance below 20%, Oracle to host data under proposed White House deal.
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iPhone Pro price jumps to $1,099 in U.S., a bold $100 hike
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iPhone Pro price jumps to $1,099 in the U.S., a $100 hike with 256GB base storage. Preorders open now; Sept. 19 availability amid storage and tariff pressures.
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AirPods Pro 3: $249, 8-hour battery, ‘world’s best’ ANC upgrade
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AirPods Pro 3 launch at $249 with up to 8-hour battery, IP57 rating, heart-rate sensing, five ear-tip sizes, and ‘world’s best’ ANC from Sept 19.
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Elph 360 returns at $379 with fewer features, up 80.5% shocker
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Elph 360 returns as HS A at $379—an 80.5% jump from 2016. Same 20.2MP, 12x zoom, 1080p; limited colors and feature removals spark debate worldwide.
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Tech gadgets squeezed by Trump policies: 75% lab risk, tariffs to 50%
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Tech gadgets face 75% China lab risk, tariffs up to 50%, and chip-policy flux. U.S. households could pay $2,400 more as small items jump.
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IT tariffs risk $1.4T GDP hit—essential steps to prepare
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IT tariffs could lift chip duties to 50% and trigger a $1.4T GDP drag; see data on 10% baseline tariffs, $537B tech spending, and mitigation steps.
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GamerCard Sinclair at 6.5mm, 100g: stunning retro console
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GamerCard Sinclair squeezes a 4-inch 720×720 60fps display, a 1.0 GHz quad‑core Pi Zero 2W, and 128 GB into 6.5mm, 100g for £125, plus Pico‑8, RetroPie support.