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• Inside the GNOME 2.6 Desktop and Developer Platform (arstechnica.com)
  If six months has gone passed, then it must be time for another GNOME release …
• How to watch Apple's iPhone 17 September event today (and what to expect) (zdnet.com)
  The big iPhone 17 launch event is here, and you'll want to tune in for these reasons.
• Microsoft and education company Pearson partner on new AI upskilling initiative (zdnet.com)
  The list of AI certifications keeps growing. Here's the latest from Pearson and Microsoft.
• Ask Ars: Synchronizing Windows Mobile 2003 over the Internet (arstechnica.com)
  A reader says: What I'm wanting to do is synchronize with my home computer ( …
• Is a la carte cable programming a pipe dream? (arstechnica.com)
  Congress grills the cable industry over a lack in a la carte programming.
• 7 ways to get more out of your Bitwarden password manager (zdnet.com)
  Bitwarden is one of the best password managers on the market, but are you using it effectively? Here are a few tips to ensure you are.
• Linux Mint 22.1 is primed and ready for release - and I'm excited (zdnet.com)
  The latest update of the best Linux desktop distro is out and ready to go. Here's what to expect.
• Et Cetera: Iskendar is Turkish for Alexander, but more importantly, delicious kebabs (arstechnica.com)
  A round up of deliciousness, wrapped in lavash bread and served straight-up …
• World Cup visa denials put the US’s nightmarish immigration policies front and center (theverge.com)
  Despite promises of smooth travel for the tournament, fans’ and even players’ visa chaos illustrates Trump’s commitment to cracking down on…
• Super Productivity is the ultimate task manager for your time management goals (zdnet.com)
  When a regular task manager just isn't enough, you need something a bit more 'super' that can not only help you keep track of tasks but als…
• The not-Pro iPhone 18 might get a small RAM bump to help with AI. (theverge.com)
  The iPhone 17 has 8GB of RAM, but Apple’s “lower-end” iPhones set to launch in the first half of next year will get — drumroll please — 9GB…
• Harvard Law project does legal case study of iTunes' business model (arstechnica.com)
  The Digital Media Project at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at …
• How to keep Linux optimized (and save time) with Stacer (zdnet.com)
  If you want to get the most out of your system while keeping it clean, free of junk, and running smoothly, Stacer is the tool for you.
• Ars Technica review: Dell Latitude D600 laptop (arstechnica.com)
  Ars Technica reviews the Dell Latitude D600 laptop. Is this Centrino portable …
• Gmail's new button makes using Gemini to reply to emails on Android a breeze (zdnet.com)
  A new 'insert' button will make it faster to use Gemini's AI-written replies.
• The best Prime Day gaming deals (theverge.com)
  Consoles are expensive, but Prime Day is proof that good deals on games and accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox…
• Dell Latitude D600 (arstechnica.com)
  Ars Technica reviews the Dell Latitude D600 laptop. Is this Centrino portable …
• Agents have entered the Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat (zdnet.com)
  If you use Microsoft 365 Copilot for work, you'll like this upgrade.
• Intel desktop processor line going the way of the Pentium M (arstechnica.com)
  Sources are now saying that Intel is going to move away from its high...
• How to install Arch Linux without losing your mind (zdnet.com)
  If you've ever wanted to try Arch Linux but were afraid of the installation process, there's a handy script to help ease this task.
• How AI can help you manage your finances (and what to watch out for) (zdnet.com)
  AI finance tools are taking off, but they're not a catch-all solution for money management. Here's what you should know about using them.
• Recording Industry in Australia works to conceal record-breaking sales (arstechnica.com)
  The Australian music market has had its best year ever, but they're trying to …
• Federal P2P legislation in the works (arstechnica.com)
  Two bills, one of which is in the House Judiciary Committe and another nearing …
• How the 'ChatGPT of healthcare' could accelerate rheumatoid arthritis treatment (zdnet.com)
  AI computer start-up Cerebras and the Mayo Clinic propose a foundation model for genomics and disease.
• How to delete Facebook, Messenger, or Instagram - if you want Meta out of your life (zdnet.com)
  Peace out, Meta. It's been weird.
• Et Cetera: post-Weekend Edition (arstechnica.com)
  Round ups are like Fortune Cookies. You gotta look inside to see the contents.
• Microsoft drops Xbox price (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft today announced price cuts of US$30 on its Xbox gaming console. Sony …
• ChatGPT can carry out daily recurring tasks for you now - how to get started (zdnet.com)
  ChatGPT inches closer to agentic AI with its news Tasks feature. Here's what it can do for you.
• Five CES 2025 products I'd buy as soon as they'd take my money (zdnet.com)
  Now that CES is over, I'm reflecting on the products that left the biggest impression on me - and that I'd spend my own money on.
• Science Sunday (arstechnica.com)
  This week in Science Sunday: Life on Mars? dark matter, oversized jaw muscles …
• Microsoft Office support in Windows 10 ends in October too - what that really means (zdnet.com)
  The end of support is near for more than just Windows 10. But there's no need to panic.
• These $99 earbuds I tested give Apple's base AirPods a run for their money (zdnet.com)
  If you're looking for some lightweight earbuds with great active noise canceling, the H2O Audio Ript Lite are hard to beat at this price po…
• Ars OpenForum maintenance... time for UPDATES! (arstechnica.com)
  The server is scheduled to go down around 9PM EST today, and the updates, plus …
• What’s going on with SpaceX bonds? (theverge.com)
  SpaceX bonds are creating losses for the fast-money types who piled in at the offering. “Bond types either aren’t sure that SpaceX will han…
• These are the best deals you can still get on MacBooks before Apple’s price hike kicks in (theverge.com)
  Apple just announced steep price increases to all MacBooks, Mac desktops, and iPads due to memory shortages. Here are the Mac deals (includ…
• CES 2025: The 25 best products that we're still thinking about a week later (zdnet.com)
  ZDNET editors scoured the show floor last week and identified all of this year's best products, including those that will have the biggest…
• The five biggest mistakes people make when prompting an AI (zdnet.com)
  Ready to transform how you use AI tools? Learn how to refine your prompts, avoid common pitfalls, and maximize the potential of generative…
• X-43A breaks the atmospheric engine speed record (arstechnica.com)
  Mach 7 is reached in a successful test of the X-43A's scramjet engine.
• Community Project: ArsMap 2004 (arstechnica.com)
  ArsMap 2004 is a community effort spearheaded by thrilll[h]o aimed at giving …
• I'd ditch my Pixel 9 Pro for the next Nothing phone, so long as it prioritizes these features (zdnet.com)
  Synonymous with unique mid-range Android phones, Nothing is expected to launch its first true flagship in Q1 2025.
• LinkedIn's new AI tool could be your dream job matchmaker (zdnet.com)
  If your qualifications are the best match for a job, AI will let you know.
• Comcast to dig deeper into the wallets of some ex-AT&T customers (arstechnica.com)
  Free additional IP addresses will be a thing of the past for ex-AT&T Broadband …
• Writers voice anxiety about using AI. Readers don't seem to care (zdnet.com)
  Microsoft surveyed professional writers and readers about the use of AI writing tools. What each group had to say might surprise you.
• Apple's advertising claims come under fire, again (arstechnica.com)
  In another embarrassment to the company, Apple is once again finding itself …
• How scammers are tricking Apple iMessage users into disabling phishing protection (zdnet.com)
  People who unwittingly follow the instructions in certain malicious text messages end up bypassing Apple's phishing protection.
• How to use Visual Intelligence on an iPhone 16 to identify unknown objects (zdnet.com)
  Using the new Camera Control on the iPhone 16, Visual Intelligence will search for details and answer questions about something that you sn…
• Et Cetera: this post will make you more enjoyable to your friends (arstechnica.com)
  Round up of special material, carefully carved from precious sandstone and BBQ …
• This $300 Motorola features a big screen and battery - but its durability is the crown jewel (zdnet.com)
  The Moto G has a hefty 5,000mAh battery that lasts all day, plus a speedy 120Hz screen. If you're willing to pay more, the Moto G Power has…
• Starbucks T-Mobile Hot Spots not so hot (arstechnica.com)
  T-Mobile is only grossing US$13 per store per day for their Starbucks WiFi …