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Starlink Too Expensive? SpaceX Quietly Expands 'Residential Lite' Plan in the US

The more affordable $80-per-month plan is now available in parts of Alaska, California, and Texas.

By Michael Kan
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23andMe Finally Has a Buyer: How Will Regeneron Handle Your DNA Data?

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has agreed to buy 23andMe for $256 million and plans to continue consumer DNA testing services without interruption.

By Michael Kan
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Warning: This AI Voice Scam Mimics US Officials to Gain Access to Your Accounts

The scam targets government officials and their contacts. It begins with an attempt to establish rapport and ends with them gaining access to your personal accounts.

By Jibin Joseph
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Don't Be a Cybersecurity Tragedy: 9 Easy Steps Your SMB Can Take to Stay Safe

Follow these tips to lock down your small business and keep it secure from hackers and other threats.

By Kim Key
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Become an AI Expert (or at Least Come Close) With Our Favorite Free Classes

Artificial intelligence is progressing at a breakneck pace. If you don't want to be left behind, check out these top-notch courses from Google, IBM, Microsoft, and more.

By Drew Prindle & Ruben Circelli
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Safety First, Then Savings: Early Memorial Day Deals on Home Security Cameras and Video Doorbells

Memorial Day is right around the corner, but the deals are early to the party. Now you can stock up on top-name home security cameras from top brands like Ecobee, Ring, and more.

By Carlos Mejia
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Nab Up to 50% Off Top Headphones & Earbuds Ahead of Memorial Day Sales

No, your eyes (and ears) don't deceive you. We're tracking down all of the best deals on audio brands like Beats and Sennheiser, leading up to the big holiday sale.

By Carlos Mejia
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How to Watch AMD's Computex 2025 Press Conference

AMD SVP Jack Huynh will take the stage late Tuesday night US time to talk about the company's latest plans for the PC market.

By Michael Kan
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Now Is Your Last Chance to Play Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile

The game will be removed from Google’s Play Store and the Apple App Store very soon. Activision plans to keep the game alive for the foreseeable future.

By James Peckham
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At Computex, I’m Seeing the Future of Portable Monitors. It’s Big, Bright, and Twice as Nice

A bunch of innovative displays from Acer are ready to upend what you can expect from—and even how you define!—portable monitors.

By John Burek
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Is Anyone Actually Using Alexa+?

Amazon says 'hundreds of thousands of customers' have access to the newly updated voice assistant. But there's little evidence of that online, Reuters reports.

By Will McCurdy
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Acclaimed Metal Gear Creator Won't Let Death Stop Him

Iconic game director Hideo Kojima says he gave his personal assistant 'a USB stick with all my ideas on it,' saying it's 'kind of like a will.'

By Will McCurdy
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I Played Tron: Catalyst, and It Rebooted My Love for Disney's Dark Digital World

I got a chance to play Catalyst ahead of its June 17 release, and the futuristic action game might be the most compelling interactive take on Tron yet.

By Jordan Minor
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Microsoft: Our Tech Is Not Being Used to Hurt Civilians in Gaza

Amid backlash from protesters and employees, Microsoft denies its tools are being used to cause harm in the Gaza conflict—though it admits it lacks visibility in key areas.

By Will McCurdy
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How to Watch Qualcomm's Keynote at Computex 2025

Qualcomm is coming to Computex amid a heated rivalry between Arm and x86 chips. CEO Cristiano Amon will give us all the details in a keynote that begins on May 18, at 11 p.m. PT.

By Michael Kan
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How to Watch Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Computex 2025 Keynote

For US viewers, CEO Jensen Huang takes the stage on Sunday, May 18 at 8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. ET. Here's how to catch the GPU maker's big reveals from the comfort of your couch.

By Michael Kan
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World Getting You Down? Try This Cozy Game That's Seriously Helping My Mood

Lushfoil drops you into a beautifully rendered virtual world, gives you a camera, and lets you have fun taking in-game photos. Playing it has improved my mental health.

By Jim Fisher
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Bored? This Easy-to-Miss Google Earth Feature Lets You Travel Back in Time

Amateur history buffs can tap into the 'Historical imagery' feature on Google Earth and check out imagery dating back to the World War II era in some of the world’s largest cities.

By Will McCurdy
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Alabama Man Gets 14 Months for Hacking SEC's X Account With SIM-Swap Scheme

Eric Council Jr. used a fake ID and a new iPhone to help his co-conspirators bypass the MFA on the Securities and Exchange Commission's account and juice the price of bitcoin.

By Will McCurdy
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Spotify Caught Hosting Fake Podcasts Selling Dangerous Prescription Drugs

Many of the podcasts included no audio or AI-generated voiceovers and simply redirected users to websites where they could buy Xanax, Oxycodone, or Tramadol without a prescription.

By Will McCurdy
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