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Some screen junkies are ditching their smartphones for dumbphones that cut out the juicy apps that keep users' eyes locked on the screen. Our tech reporter Jordan Hart tried out one of these dumbphones in the wild streets of New York City to see if it could really curb her screen addiction.

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A “space balloon” for tourists is set for a test flight in Saudi Arabia this September. Spanish startup Halo Space built the balloon for zero-emission trips into the stratosphere. Each ticket is expected to cost around €150,000. On each flight, Halo plans to welcome aboard eight passengers and one pilot. The balloon will then ascend to altitudes of up to 35km. From this lofty perch in the sky, the



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Disney Plus will soon no longer let you share your password with people outside your household. During an earnings call on Wednesday, Disney CEO Bob Iger said the crackdown will kick off “in earnest” this September.

The timeline for Disney’s password-sharing crackdown has been a bit confusing so far. In February, Disney announced



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Plus, Michael Keaton gets his bardic inspiration flowing in new footage from Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.



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Streaming provider Roku is adding a new free channel for sports content on August 12. The ad-supported Roku Sports Channel will go live with content both owned and licensed by the company. No subscription or sign-up will be required to access the channel.

The Roku Sports Channel will offer round-the-clock programming, such as live Major League Baseball games, live Formula E car races, The Rich



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The OnePlus Open continues to be outstanding, and OnePlus isn't launching a new model in 2024. Instead, it is updating the Open with hardware tweaks in a gorgeous red chassis. Meet the OnePlus Open Apex Edition.



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The 2024 Nissan Rogue SL.
  • The Nissan Rogue is one of the best-selling compact SUVs in the US and was updated for 2024.
  • I recently reviewed a well-optioned 2024 Nissan Rogue in a premium SL trim.
  • I was impressed by the Rogue's peppy engine, comfortable cabin, and tech features.

The Nissan Rogue is one of the most popular compact SUVs in the US, with more than 270,000



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Disney's theme parks division has been a key driver of revenues in recent years.
  • Disney reported weaker-than-expected results for its theme parks division in its latest earnings.
  • It blamed the drop on weakening consumer demand, which it said was likely to continue.
  • Americans are reigning in spending after being hammered by inflation, forcing companies to adapt.

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SpaceX's Crew-9 flight for NASA was supposed to take off on August 18, but the agency has just announced that its target launch date was moved to no earlier than September 24. The delay will give NASA and Boeing more time to finalize their plans for Boeing Starliner's return, the agency said in its announcement. What it didn't say was that while eight space ships can attach themselves to the ISS



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Badminton player Liu Yuchen proposes to gold medalist Huang Yaqiong after the medal ceremony following the Mixed Doubles Gold Medal Match on day seven of the Olympic Games
Badminton player Liu Yuchen proposes to gold medalist Huang Yaqiong after the medal ceremony following the Mixed Doubles Gold Medal Match on day seven of the Olympic Games
  • Seventeen known couples are competing in the Paris Olympics, creating unique dynamics.
  • Psychologist Isabelle Morley said shared experiences can strengthen relationships.
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It’s been several years since Samsung first launched its popular Frame TV lineup, and now we’re starting to see more brands release their own canvas-like designs. The latest is TCL’s newly announced 4K QLED NXTFrame TV, which has many of the features you’d expect from an “Art TV” — including a magnetic wooden frame, flush-to-wall mount, an “ultra matte” display