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Oakley Meta glasses review: A familiar formula with some upgrades

If you're at all familiar with Meta's Ray-Ban-branded smart glasses, there won't be many surprises when it comes to its latest Oakley frames. The

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Pick up this Anker power bank that can charge a laptop while it's 30 percent off

Prime Day has come and gone, but power bank stalwart Anker still has some compelling deals to keep your devices charged while on the go. Among these is the

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The massive blackout in Spain, Portugal, and France exposed a global power crisis. Now what?

On the morning of April 28, large parts of Spain, Portugal, and southern France went dark. A massive blackout left millions without power, halting trains mid-track, cutting mobile networks, and rattling the foundation of one of Europe’s most advanced energy grids.

In th

Ditch the Stuffy Gym for These Outdoor Summer Workouts

Why confine yourself to being inside? With these apps and exercises, you can get a good workout while getting fresh air. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/ditch-the-stuffy-gym-for-these-outdoor-summer-workouts/#ftag=CADf328eec

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My Internet Was Terrible Until I Tried These 4 Simple Tricks

Even with the fastest speeds available, my home internet still sucked. Here's how I fixed it (and how you can fix yours, too). https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/my-internet-was-terrible-until-i-tried-these-4-simple-tricks/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Yes, Starlink Is Now Much Cheaper: Here's the Catch

Starlink's Residential Lite plan costs just $80 a month. Here's everything you should know before signing up. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/yes-starlink-is-now-much-cheaper-heres-the-catch/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 More data shows EU cloud companies are struggling to compete with US giants

US cloud hyperscalers account for most of the European cloud market – local providers have lost half their share since 2017.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/more-data-shows-eu-cloud-companies-are-struggling-to-compete-with-us-giants

 Xbox introduces new age verification system to align with the UK's Online Safety Act

Microsoft has announced it will require age verification for the continued use of its Xbox social features, in accordance with the UK's Online Safety Act.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-introduces-new-age-verification-system-to-align-with-the-uks-online-safety-act

 AI PCs are here - but businesses aren't exactly rushing to buy them just yet

IT decision-makers are liking the battery life and performance of AI PCs, but Copilot+ PCs aren't enough to tempt them yet.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-pcs-are-here-but-businesses-arent-exactly-rushing-to-buy-them-just-yet

 Leveraging interoperable, AI-driven mapmaking to provide new services and products to customers

Our world relies on maps – think about how many apps and services you use daily that use a location-based component. Surprisingly, there are few maps for businesses to build with and integrate into their own applications.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/leveraging-interoperable-ai-driven-mapmaking-to-provide-new-services-and-products-to-customers

 Fortnite Super Showdown event start time and everything you need to know

Fortnite Super Showdown is an upcoming event that'll see Superman racing to save the Island. Here's when it starts, and where to watch it.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/fortnite-super-showdown-event-start-time

Fujifilm X-E5 Review

The X-E5 arrives with a price higher than the X-E4, suggesting Fujifilm sees it not as a beginner option but a serious contender

The post Fujifilm X-E5 Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/fujifilm-x-e5

I’ve downloaded iOS 26 – here are 6 things to try first

Apple has recently unveiled the public beta of the upcoming iOS 26, and we've listed six of the top features you should try first.

The post I’ve downloaded iOS 26 – here are 6 things to try first appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/opinion/ios-26-features-to-try

5 overrated laptop features most students don’t actually need
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Show HN: Companies use AI to take your calls. I built AI to make them for you

We're living in this weird asymmetry where companies use AI to talk to us, but we're still manually dialing them. Companies everywhere are adopting AI voice agents lately. Big retail, family dentist clinics, local pharmacy. This year, I've been in a few calls where it's super natural sounding AI, which has been pretty cool to experience. But then it got me thinking - why are we, the consumers, still the ones making calls if they're using robots for theirs?

So I built Piper: basically AI th

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 XLOs are the future of digital monitoring: here's why

7 years ago, Google started a radical movement that has changed digital experience. This is what happened next.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/xlos-are-the-future-of-digital-monitoring-heres-why

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 might’ve caught my sleep apnea

The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic has warned me that I might have moderate to severe sleep apnea, and I'm taking it more seriously than usual.

The post The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 might’ve caught my sleep apnea appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/opinion/the-samsung-galaxy-watch-8-mightve-caught-my-sleep-ap

Turn your phone into a power scanner for just $42
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VPNs are booming in the UK after age restriction laws, but free options carry big risks

The United Kingdom's Online Safety Act took effect on July 25th. Among other provisions, the new law makes websites responsible for protecting UK children from content deemed harmful, like pornography or the promotion of eating disorders. This has resulted in many of the most-used websites, including Pornhub, X and Reddit, either

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That custom gift for your mom takes more work than you think

Ryan welcomes Mahir Yavuz, Senior Director of Engineering at Etsy, to the show to explore the unique challenges that Etsy’s marketplace faces and how Etsy’s teams leverage machine learning and AI to manage product SKUs, enrich inventory metadata, and improve both buyer and seller experiences. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/07/29/that-custom-gift-for-your-mom-takes-more-work-than-you-think/

Inteligence Aeneas od Google AI zkušeně pracuje s latinskými nápisy

Římská říše po sobě zanechala spoustu latinských nápisů. Jejich analýza a intepretace bývá velmi pracná, duševně i fyzicky. Pomoc teď nabízí inteligence Aeneas z laboratoří Google AI, která odhadne místo původu latinského nápisu, desetiletí jeho vzniku a dokonce i to, jaké pasáže v něm zřejmě scházejí. http://www.osel.cz/14178-inteligence-aeneas-od-google-ai-zkusene-pracuje-s-latinskymi-napisy.html

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4 new AI tools that are worth your time

This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Subscribe here.

Four new AI tools caught my attention recently for solving specific problems wel

Proton VPN rises to top UK app charts as porn age checks kick in


Proton VPN has become the UK’s most downloaded free app, as Britons rush to bypass a new law requiring users to verify their age before accessing websites hosting adult content.  Proton VPN reported a staggering 1,400% surge in UK sign-ups almost immediately

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Which Marketing Jobs Are Most Affected by AI? via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Microsoft analyzed 200,000 AI workplace conversations to learn how AI is reshaping marketing and sales roles. Here’s what the data shows.

The post Which Marketing Jobs Are Most Affected by AI? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/which-marketing-jobs-are-most-affected-by-ai/552351/

I Take These Plug-and-Play Modular Speakers Everywhere

Beach days, backyard barbecues and summer hangouts all sound better with my portable, high-quality Rocksteady Stadium 2.0 speakers. https://www.cnet.com/deals/i-take-these-plug-and-play-modular-speakers-everywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Data breach at Tea reportedly contains images and DMs from last week

Last week, social network Tea experienced a data breach that exposed personal information for its users. The dating safety app for women said at the time that "there is no evidence to suggest that current or additional user data was affected." However,

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I Was a Grilled Burger Purist Until I Tried This Easy, Indoor Method

Nothing against grilled hamburgers, but this cooking tool makes them just as juicy without the mess to clean up after. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/i-was-a-grilled-burger-purist-until-i-tried-this-easy-indoor-method/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 I'm torn over the Dell 16 Premium's sleek design — a laptop with great performance but polarizing controls

The Dell 16 Premium is an absolutely gorgeous laptop with an Intel Core Ultra AI CPU and up to an NVIDIA RTX-50 Series GPU. It's pretty powerful but comes in a divisive design. Our review.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-16-premium-laptop-review