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Want the iPhone Duo for much less? AT&T has a massive trade-in deal
AT&T is offering up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in, though the savings are spread across a 36-month commitment.
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The iPhone Duo has developers going wild, and I’m loving their creations
Apple's first foldable is already inspiring a wave of wonderfully strange apps, from virtual cassette players and musical instruments to interactive g…
The clever software I use to control two PCs with one keyboard and mouse — no hardware KVM required
No clunky KVM switches and extra peripherals. Here’s how to sling your cursor across multiple PCs like a digital lariat using free and low-cost softwa…
SoftBank seeks $100 billion for AI-refined projects from Middle Eastern investors
SoftBank plans to buy companies that do not use AI or robotics, then apply new technologies to improve their operations and valuation. Masayoshi Son, …
Super Micro smuggling co-conspirator pleads guilty to sending AI chips to China
Ting-Wei "Willy" Sun, one of the three people charged of smuggling Super Micro servers with advanced Nvidia AI chips to China, has pleaded guilty, wit…
Trump’s AI liability push leaves rogue-agent blame unclear, Bloomberg says
The Trump administration is betting that the threat of lawsuits will keep AI companies honest. But it is far from clear who would pay when an AI agent…
How Xiaomi, Oppo and other non-US brands are challenging the iPhone Duo
Apple's foldable phone has everyone talking, but competitors have their own offerings in different ways.
This streamer is charging viewers $7.50 to spin her chair in bizarre money-making stunt
Viewers are said to be paying to spin the streamer's chair, not just send a gift or message, though key details remain unclear. The original livestrea…
PS5 hack delivers native PS2 disc support and 4K upscaling where Sony refused to — after PS2 breakthrough, homebrew dev confirms PS3 disc support is next for PS5
Modder Sword has released PS5SX2 for the PlayStation 5, allowing gamers to play discs from previous PlayStation 2 games. Don’t throw away your PlaySta…
UK can’t rely on AI that could be switched off, Turing chief tells Guardian
The UK must not depend on foreign AI that could be cut off at short notice, the new head of the Alan Turing Institute has said. George Williamson made…
AirPods 5 vs. AirPods 5 With Wireless Charging Case Buyer's Guide
Apple offers two versions of the AirPods 5: a $129 model with a USB-C Charging Case and a $149 model with a Wireless Charging Case. The extra $20 also…
K-pop star Sunmi loves Notion and ear cleaning videos
Sunmi is an undeniable force in K-pop. She first made her debut as a member of the Wonder Girls back in 2007, one of the first K-pop acts to really br…
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3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 in San Francisco. Over 300 startups will show what they’ve built to 10,000 tech leaders. Plus, 250+ speakers are ready to share insights across 200+ sessions. Register before doors open to save up to $100 and get a second pass at 50% off.
5 Samsung Galaxy features you should be using after updating to One UI 9
Samsung Galaxy phones that have upgraded to Android 17 and One UI 9 have a slew of new features - some more helpful than others.
NFL Week 5 preview: 5 games you can’t miss this weekend
Our pick of the top five NFL Week 5 games, including Raiders vs Patriots, Bears vs Packers and Ravens vs Falcons, and who's showing them. Almost a qua…
This week on Tom's Hardware Premium: October 10, 2026
This week on Tom's Hardware Premium, we covered how the AI buildout is affecting the industry supporting it across all axioms, including in law, chip …
Does a VPN protect your privacy when using ChatGPT or Claude? What network encryption can and can’t hide from AI
A VPN masks where you are – not what you share A VPN is great at hiding where you are and what your internet provider sees. However, when you’re chatt…
Anthropic is cutting off its internal evaluations from the internet
After a recent spate of high-profile incidents in which AI agents escaped containment, Anthropic is cutting off internet access for all internal evalu…
Senate investigation says that some AI data center claims are misleading
A Senate investigation on AI data centers question that costs and benefits that AI hyperscalers show when they apply for permits to put up their devel…
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Gets Its ‘Star Wars’ On With 2027 Expansion
What is it every 'Star Wars' movie starts with? A failed constitution check ago, in a galaxy far, far away....
Why your smart speaker keeps misunderstanding you (and how to fix it)
Smart speakers should recognize your voice to run commands, but you can help them out with a few tricks.
Survey says workers are pretending to use AI to impress their bosses, but many don't know what they're doing
According to the findings, which come from research conducted in part by business intelligence firm Visier, nearly half of surveyed US employees misre…
Will Warner Bros. kill Skydance — or will David Ellison kill Warner Bros?
Today, I’m talking with Peter Kafka, chief correspondent at Business Insider and host of the Channels podcast, about the gigantic Warner Bros.-Paramou…
Here are the top AI agents that can live in your text messages
We created a list of the most notable AI agents that can live in your text messages, from general assistants to agents designed for families, travel, …
How to change your home address on Google Maps
Set it to a nearby place instead, if you're concerned about the potential dangers if someone accesses your phone.
Carrie review: an emotional, modern retelling with changes that will certainly divide fans
Prime Video's Carrie is streaming this weekend, and it's another win for Mike Flanagan if you can forgive some of the major differences. Prime Video's…