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You don’t become one of the largest tech companies on the planet without leaving a trail of artifacts in your wake. While many of Apple’s former products and ventures may have been lost to time, others have been scrounged up by antique collectors and enthusiasts to be auctioned off for some huge returns. Everything…

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Remember when the company once called Facebook tried to convince the world to spend $300 on a pair of camera-equipped Ray-Bans capable of snapping photos of people while they weren’t looking? Neither did we, really, but that hasn’t stopped Meta from moving forward with a pricey multi-year plan to roll out new…

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There’s some good news for those reluctant to carry a folding smartphone without an accessible safety net. Samsung has partnered with Asurion to convert existing uBreakiFix locations into specialized Samsung repair shops. By the end of 2023, the company says it will will equip 50 stores around the U.S. with the proper…

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A group of researchers has discovered a technique to jailbreak a Tesla’s infotainment system, unlocking Full Self-Driving, heated seats, and other paid features for the low price of zero dollars.

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A massive outburst from the Sun was felt across three worlds in a rare event that could help protect astronauts from harmful radiation during future missions.

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Nobody has been trimming the hedges of Google and Apple’s walled gardens. I should know. I’ve straddled the hedgerows separating the iOS and Android ecosystems and had my nethers pricked by some oddly-placed thorns.

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Alienware has not been the type of company to shy away from outlandish, expensive, and sometimes gaudy case designs.

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The Cult of the Dead Cow, one of the most influential hacktivist groups on the web, announced plans Wednesday to launch an end-to-end encrypted protocol that can be used for app development.

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Does your smartphone feel like it’s too smart for you? Try Nokia. The company unveiled two new phones Wednesday, and they aren’t less worthy for their lack of apps. The fact that they’re so light on distractions might be what entices you to one. They’re also great as a secondary phone if you have two numbers but want…

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On Wednesday, China published new draft regulations to monitor the amount of time minors spend on the internet each day.