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• Want a secure and simple Linux experience? I can't recommend Elementary OS 7.1 highly enough (zdnet.com)
  If you're interested in an operating system that takes your privacy seriously without preventing you from actually getting things done, try…
• Forget Sony and Bose: These JBL headphones are my sleeper pick for best of 2023 (zdnet.com)
  With crisp sound, engaging features, and specs that rival high-end headphones, the JBL Tour One M2 are not to be overlooked.
• GrapheneOS and Motorola collaboration could lead to more secure smartphone options. (theverge.com)
  The privacy and security-focused Android fork currently only has official support for Pixel devices, but that could be changing. Motorola a…
• Mastodon now has a button for sharing content from other websites (theverge.com)
  Mastodon has added a “Share” button that allows users to share content to any Mastodon server, but doesn’t use tracking data or store user…
• US$100 laptop unveiled (arstechnica.com)
  While politicos battled over control of the Internet in Tunsia, MIT may have …
• Study shows DVRs increase TV viewership (arstechnica.com)
  A new study shows that people who use personal DVRs watch more TV. But is …
• 6 simple cybersecurity rules you can apply now (zdnet.com)
  How do you train others to avoid being victims of online crime? It's all about human behavior.
• Apple might use Google servers to store data for its upgraded AI Siri (theverge.com)
  Apple has asked Google to look into “setting up servers” for a new version of Siri that’s Gemini-powered and meets Apple’s privacy requirem…
• The 27 best October Prime Day headphones deals still available (zdnet.com)
  ZDNET's headphones reviewer found the best headphone deals you can still buy after Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, with selections from…
• How the new iPhone 17E stacks up against Apple’s pricier phones (theverge.com)
  The iPhone 17E lands on March 11th. Here’s how it compares to the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup and the iPhone Air, whether talking battery…
• Linux might be your best bet for heightening your desktop computer security (zdnet.com)
  With the threat of security breaches continually on the rise, it's time to take your operating system seriously -- and Linux is your best f…
• Blu-ray adopts mandatory managed copy, but says no to iHD (arstechnica.com)
  In response to HP's calls for mandatory managed copy and iHD support, the Blu...
• Ahhh. Squids really are made of rubber (arstechnica.com)
  Flexity's PowerSquids introduce an easier way to connect your heavy-duty …
• Apple’s cheapest AirPods have hit $89 (theverge.com)
  Apple’s AirPods 4 are on sale for $99 ($30 off) at multiple retailers. The noise-canceling version’s also on sale for $119 ($60 off).
• Record exec predicts price increase for iTMS (arstechnica.com)
  The music industry has been pressuring Apple and others to increase prices for …
• Windows vs. Linux, round infinity (arstechnica.com)
  A new Microsoft study hits the web sizing up the company's server technology …
• Chilling effect go brrr… (theverge.com)
  Jason Lee had this profile killed from an unnamed magazine because he didn’t like being asked a question about Scientology. Defector is pub…
• Anthropic upgrades Claude’s memory to attract AI switchers (theverge.com)
  Anthropic has expanded access to Claude’s memory feature to users on its free plan and upgraded its tool for importing memories from rivals…
• Get the Roomba s9+ for $300 off on Amazon right now (zdnet.com)
  Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days may be over, but you can still save 31% on the Roomba s9+.
• Find a date using your 5G (video) iPod (arstechnica.com)
  As per the usual, only a month (or so) after the debut of the new 5G iPod that …
• The Concierge isn't available at the moment... (arstechnica.com)
  Apple releases and re-releases their new customer service management system...
• Singapore and US pledge to combat online scams in cross-border cooperation (zdnet.com)
  Government agencies from the two nations will exchange insights on scams and collaborate on enforcement initiatives, including technical an…
• Beat Saber is joining Meta’s Horizon Plus VR subscription. (theverge.com)
  If you don’t already own the game, which is still arguably one of the best VR games ever, you’ll be able to play it as part of the $7.99 pe…
• Wondering what was popular during Steam Next Fest? (theverge.com)
  If you are, Valve has a list of the 50 most-played demos. I only dabbled with a few, but I loved the one for the Vampire Survivors spinoff…
• Windows Genuine Advantage now supports Firefox (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft improves support for Mozilla Firefox to the Genuine Advantage …
• With quirky look and massive battery, this portable power bank keeps all your gear charged up (zdnet.com)
  The unique-looking Shargeek Portable Charger and its huge bank of batteries could be just what you need to keep your devices running throug…
• Office 12 Beta 1 ships (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft has shipped the first beta version of its dominant Office suite to …
• Sam Altman said he planned to add two sentences to OpenAI’s agreement with the Pentagon. (theverge.com)
  The OpenAI CEO laid out some updated wording he hoped would address people’s concerns about mass domestic surveillance, though the new lang…
• Oppo is going Ultra in Europe too. (theverge.com)
  Not to be outdone by yesterday’s news that the Vivo X300 Ultra will launch in Europe, Oppo has confirmed its Find X9 Ultra will also get th…
• Google enhances security with dark web monitoring, iOS password filler (zdnet.com)
  In honor of Cybersecurity Month, Google is introducing new features to keep both iOS and Android users safer online.
• Congress gives Fair Use legislation a hearing (arstechnica.com)
  A House subcommittee held hearings on the DMCRA. Will Congress give Fair Use a …
• Want more productivity? Help everyone think like a developer (zdnet.com)
  Corporate or workplace culture is almost impossible to change. Instead, the head of Nasdaq DevOps calls for a systematic, engineering appro…
• Pixel 8 phones get a Troubleshooting app. Here's what it can do for you (zdnet.com)
  Exclusive to the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro for now, Google's new Troubleshooting app can help diagnose -- and sometimes fix -- battery, connectivit…
• Will your PC run Vista? (arstechnica.com)
  Vista has four themes shipping with it. Which one are you?
• Meta’s also got an AI shopping tool. (theverge.com)
  It’s being rolled out to testers in the US to rival similar offerings found in ChatGPT and Gemini, according to Bloomberg. [Image: Meta’s n…
• Revolution to include parental controls (arstechnica.com)
  But does it mean Nintendo can finally shed its "kiddie" image?
• How Adobe is leveraging generative AI in customer experience upgrades (zdnet.com)
  Smarter AIs help companies tap into the deeper needs and desires of their customers, thereby identifying new opportunities and driving sale…
• The best October Prime Day Samsung deals still available (zdnet.com)
  These are the best deals on Samsung appliances, TVs, phones, and more, still available after Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale.
• What does conservation success mean? (arstechnica.com)
  Yellowstone's grizzlies are no longer endangered. Does that leave them in …
• GoPro’s next cameras are coming soon with a brand-new chip (theverge.com)
  Five years after the company’s last processor upgrade, GoPro is teasing new cameras coming soon with its new GP3 processor.
• The history of the Apple 1984 TV ad (arstechnica.com)
  Ever wanted to know the boring and not-so-boring details behind Apple's famous …
• Red means don't bother me! How Alexa helped to create our work-from-home busy light (zdnet.com)
  Working from home is great -- except for the distractions and interruptions. We solved that problem using nothing more than Alexa and a sma…
• So many sources, so few inputs (arstechnica.com)
  Got too many things plugged into your receiver or TV? We know how you feel.
• Elgato’s Stream Deck Plus XL has more buttons, more dials, and a larger touchscreen (theverge.com)
  The Stream Deck Plus XL includes 36 LCD buttons instead of eight, and six customizable dial controllers.
• Mario Kart DS Online: is it as good as they say it is? Hint: It's better. (arstechnica.com)
  Your OT writer takes his DS online and comes back smiling.
• Need to manage your Google Drive data? Google was no help, but this tool solved my storage mess (zdnet.com)
  Unlock the secrets to managing terabytes of data on Google Drive with Filerev. Discover how one developer's helpful tool provides the analy…
• Elgato’s new Wave:3 MK.2 microphone has a built in EQ and voice tune effects. (theverge.com)
  The Wave:3 MK.2 microphone is $20 more expensive than the original version at $169.99, but Elgato has upgraded it with a new Wave FX chip t…
• Organization establishes Linux phone standards (arstechnica.com)
  The Linux Phone Standards Forum wants to promote interoperability between …
• My favorite home robot is only $23 even after October Prime Day (zdnet.com)
  It's not every day you can buy a helpful robot for $23. Prime Big Deal Days are over, but this deal isn't.
• This iPad is seeing a rare discount even after October Prime Day (zdnet.com)
  The 10th-generation iPad is just over a year old and is still on sale after Prime Big Deal Days.