OxygenOS 16 has new lock screen customization options and a novel Gemini integration

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OnePlus has finally shown off its take on Android 16. OxygenOS 16, first shipping on the upcoming OnePlus 15, combines the new customization options of Android, with smoother animations and a take on AI that seems directly lifted from Nothing OS.

The centerpiece of OxygenOS 16 is a deeper integration between OnePlus' "Mind Space" app and Google Gemini. Mind Space debuted alongside the Plus Key —

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Smucker sues Trader Joe's over Uncrustables dupes, calling its crustless PB&J sandwiches a 'copycat'

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A basket of Uncrustables at the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series in Pennsylvania.
A basket of Uncrustables at the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series in Pennsylvania.

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  • Smucker's is going after Trader Joe's in court over what it calls an Uncrustables "copycat."
  • A lawsuit accuses Trader Joe's of using protected design elements, such as a crimped edge and a specific shade of blue.
  • Smucker's says Uncrustables is nearly a $1 billion brand
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This hidden collection of lakeside villages an hour from Lake Como has all of the charm and none of the crowds

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Lake Lugano
Lugano is renowned for its waterfront position and a mild, sunny climate akin to the Mediterranean.

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  • While Lake Como draws the crowds, Lake Lugano remains a quieter, lesser-known destination.
  • Visitors can enjoy art, hiking, local cuisine, and scenic villages around the tranquil lake.
  • This article is part of "Undiscovered Europe," a series exploring overlooked travel gems.

Every year

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The Trump administration wants to hire hundreds of new government lawyers. It's off to a slow start.

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  • Hiring of new federal prosecutors is down by about half compared to recent years, per LinkedIn profile data.
  • Many new hires went to top-tier law schools and worked prestigious jobs, the data shows.
  • Some former prosecutors still tell young lawyers to seek out government jobs. Others advise caution.

Being a front-line federal prosecutor has long been a plum job. Across

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Battlefield 6 sold over 7 million copies in three days

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EA has had quite the month, and the numbers tell its story. A few weeks ago, the company confirmed an agreement to go private in a $55 billion sale. And now we know that Battlefield 6 sold over 7 million copies in its first three days. The game also had over 172 million online matches played during the holiday weekend. On top of that, it logged 15 million hours watched on streaming services.

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Plaid CEO says 'it's inevitable AI will drive our financial lives'

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Plaid CEO Zach Perret

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  • Plaid CEO Zach Perret wants AI chatbots to be able to run his finances.
  • He said it's very easy to see a future where that's possible.
  • "I want my financial life to be fully automated," the fintech CEO said.

ChatGPT might one day be your financial advisor, if Plaid CEO Zach Perret gets his wish.

"I suspect that the world of chat

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I'm an inexperienced baker who tried making Joanna Gaines' biscuits. The recipe was surprisingly easy to follow.

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I made Joanna Gaines' biscuits, which are served at Magnolia Table.

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  • I fell in love with Joanna Gaines' biscuits at the Magnolia Table restaurant in Waco, Texas. 
  • I made the biscuits myself, even though I'm not an experienced baker.
  • They were surprisingly easy to make.

Some foods are so delicious that they stay with you long after you eat them. I still daydream about

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