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Technology • May 03

Trying to win back users, Microsoft finally admits Windows has an ad problem

Windows maker says future versions to include fewer setup ads, simpler updates, better performance on low-end PCs and UI fixes; move aims to curb user shift...

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Technology • May 03

Samsung Messages Is Going Away in July: Save Your Texts Before It Disappears

Samsung's homegrown texting app is shutting down in July. Here's how to migrate without losing a single message.

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Technology • May 03

This $10 accessory changed how I use my Android phone, and I should have bought it sooner

I use my phone a lot. Too much, if I'm honest. But when I'm at home, I don't need it. Everything I need to do on my phone, my computer can do better and...

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Technology • May 03

I ditched my dual-monitor setup for a single 40-inch ultrawide — and two screens aren’t better than one

There's no ideal desk setup that works for everyone. While one person might be content with a laptop or a single monitor, another might want multiple...

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Technology • May 03

Your TV Is Not Safe

Music streaming services, newsletter platforms, and even Instagram are reshaping their products for the biggest screen in your house.

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Technology • May 03

More Than a Third of All New Podcasts Are AI-Generated

In 2024, Google rolled out what was at the time a pretty startling new feature as part of its NotebookLM AI suite: audio digests of information that were...

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Technology • May 03

How to get the Super Rocket Radar to face Giovanni in Pokémon GO?

Team GO Rocket battles are some of the most exciting aspects of Pokémon GO, and the ultimate test in this grind is facing Giovanni. Beating the suave Boss...

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Technology • May 03

Yes, you should probably be nicer to your AI — here's why that's not as ridiculous as it sounds

I say “thank you” to ChatGPT. I say “please” to Claude. I once apologized to Gemini for pasting a wall of text at it without any context.

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Technology • May 03

‘Starting With Galaxy S25’—Samsung’s Free Upgrade Goes Live

This is a critical month for Samsung and its global install base of Galaxy owners awaiting a free Android upgrade. This delivers the latest Samsung and...

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Technology • May 03

How to check if your Windows PC is ready for the secure boot certificate expiry in June 2026

Most people will never need to think about Secure Boot certificates. They live deep in your PC's firmware, do their job silently, and have been doing so...

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Technology • May 03

Sony PlayStation Lawsuit Refund: How To Check Eligibility and Claim Your Money

You might be eligible for a refund from Sony PlayStation following a recent lawsuit settlement. Check the full list of games here.

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Technology • May 03

Nike and Zellerfeld Introduce the Next Generation of 3D-Printed Footwear With the Airmax 1000.2

Nike and 3D-printing pioneer Zellerfeld are continuing their multi-year partnership with the release of the AirMax 1000.2 in a sleek “Black/Black” colorway...

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Technology • May 03

Round Up: The Previews Are In For 007: First Light

IGN: "It's been many years since the last proper 007 game, and the larger Bond franchise seems to be in a state of reassessment. And that certainly puts IO...

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Technology • May 03

Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Sunday, May 3, 2026

Hints and answers for the New York Times' Strands game #791 including the spangram and full word list for Sunday, May 3, 2026.

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Technology • May 03

Over 100 PlayStation game purchases are being refunded: How to check if you're eligible

In a new California class-action lawsuit settlement, PlayStation is refunding purchases of over 100 games bought between April 1, 2019 and December 31,...

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Technology • May 03

Ask Jeeves just shut down after 29 years, and nobody noticed

In the tech business, you sometimes have a weird moment where you learn that a service is being discontinued, and your first reaction is "Wait,...

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Technology • May 03

Start-ups challenge Apple over curbs on AI ‘vibe coding’ apps

Apple's handling of “vibe coding” apps is drawing complaints from start-ups and investors who say the tech giant is applying App Store rules erratically as...

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Technology • May 03

NYT Strands hints today for #791: Clues and answers for Sunday, May 3, 2026

Need extra hints for today's Strands puzzle? Here are clues and spoilers for puzzle #791.

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Technology • May 03

Ask.com Closes Down as IAC Refines Its Focus; Iconic Dot-Com Era Site Ask Jeeves Launched in 1997, Preceding Google (Chase DiBenedetto/Mashable)

Company Focus**: Ask.com, owned by IAC, continues to sharpen its focus on its search business, which includes Ask.com itself. - **Historical Con...

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Technology • May 03

Sony settles lawsuit for $7.8 million, with monopolistic PlayStation Store targeted

Accused of monopolistic practices, Sony has agreed to pay $7.8 million in damages to consumers. The PlayStation Store is the only marketplace that sells...

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