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Microsoft’s first Copilot AI-ready Surface laptop arrived earlier this year, and now Windows Central reports that the rest of the lineup is due for a refresh in 2025.

According to the report, we can expect new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop computers — and we’ve already seen a possible prototype pop up in October — with Intel Lunar Lake



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United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City on December 4.
  • Some health insurance companies are removing executive bios from their websites.
  • The deletions came after the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
  • CVS Health and BlueCross Blue Shield are among those who have removed executive bios.

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There are lots of snacks you can quickly make in an air fryer.
  • Professional chefs told Insider the best sweet and savory snacks to make in the air fryer.
  • You can make plantain chips or crunchy chickpeas in the popular kitchen appliance.
  • Fry up beignets or candied cashews to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Although you can definitely use air fryers to make an entire meal, they


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John Mark Karr claimed he was with 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey when she died.
  • Only one person has ever been arrested on suspicion of JonBenét Ramsey's murder: John Mark Karr.
  • In 2006, the former teacher (under the name "Daxis") said he was with the 6-year-old when she died.
  • But DNA evidence cleared him of involvement, and he's been laying low in recent years.

The unsolved murder of JonBenét


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Now you’ve got one less thing you have to fish for in your pocket or purse at the airport. Starting today, Google Wallet can carry a digital copy of your US passport and use them at Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) checkpoints.

If you want to add your passport to Google’s virtual wallet, first you’ll need to download the Google Wallet app and log into your account or create one. Check


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Arm CEO Rene Haas has a unique, bird’s eye view of the tech industry. His company’s chip designs are in the majority of devices you use on a daily basis, from your smartphone to your car. The SoftBank-backed company he leads is worth almost $150 billion, which is now considerably more than Intel.

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Just two weeks since raising $125mn in funding, British scaleup Tokamak Energy has secured backing from the US and UK to upgrade its ST40 fusion energy plant. The US Department of Energy (DOE), the UK’s Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), and Tokamak Energy will jointly sponsor a $52mn upgrade to the fusion facility in Oxfordshire.  “Fusion has the potential to be a clean and



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  • AWS has not committed to offering cloud access to AMD's AI chips in part due to low customer demand.
  • AWS said it was considering offering AMD's new AI chips last year.
  • AMD recently increased the sales forecast for its AI chips.

Last year, Amazon Web Service said it was considering offering cloud access to AMD's latest AI chips


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SpaceX completed its first Starlink direct-to-cell satellite constellation this week. On Wednesday, the company launched 20 satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, 13 of which can communicate directly with cell phones without extra equipment.

The completed constellation follows the FCC’s approval of a deal between SpaceX and T-Mobile last week. The companies announced the partnership in 2022, touting


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I tried all of the seasonal Trader Joe's holiday snacks that I could find.
  • I tried 10 of Trader Joe's holiday snacks to see which were the tastiest choices.
  • The peppermint pretzel thins had a unique minty, salty flavor, so I'm not sure I'd buy them again.
  • I'll definitely repurchase the Nuts About Rosemary mix and Jingle Jangle.

I love delicious, satisfying snacks, and with the holiday


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Brendan Carr, Donald Trump's pick to head the Federal Communications Commission, says broadcast licenses are not "sacred cows" — which suggests that media companies that have them could lose them.
  • Brendan Carr, Trump's pick to run the FCC, says he'll be scrutinizing broadcast TV companies, like CBS and NBC.
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It seems increasingly likely that Apple’s fourth-generation iPhone SE will feature the first 5G modem the company has built in-house. A new report from Bloomberg both confirms earlier reporting from 9to5Mac and clarifies that Apple’s first modem won’t be quite as capable as the chips the company is trying to leave behind.

The new modem, reportedly called “Sinope” won’t support mmWave, the short


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