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Meow Wolf and Interactive Experiences - Tech Therapy video

Scott and Bridget discuss interactive spaces that blend the aesthetic of AI with physical space and mention their experiences at Meow Wolf and Disney's Galactic Starcruiser https://www.cnet.com/videos/meow-wolf-and-interactive-experiences-tech-therapy/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 Secure encryption and online anonymity are now at risk in Switzerland – here's what you need to know

An amendment to the Swiss surveillance law would require VPNs and messaging apps to undermine their privacy and security framework. NymVPN, Proton, and Threema are fighting back.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/secure-encryption-and-online-anonymity-are-now-at-risk-in-switzerland-heres-what-you-need-to-know

 Upgrade your reading experience for less with this Kindle Colorsoft deal for Amazon's Spring Sale!

There are a few great deals available right now for Amazon's Spring Sale that can help you save on a new ereader.

https://www.laptopmag.com/tablets/kindle-or-kobo-ereader

 Everything we know about the return of Verdansk to Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty dips into the nostalgia bucket to bring back the original Warzone map: Verdansk. Here's what we know about its arrival at the launch of Season 3 in April.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/everything-we-know-about-the-return-of-verdansk-to-call-of-duty-warzone

Discord’s new PC app is faster, cleaner, with a fresh coat of paint
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This PC security guru fell for a scam. Here are 3 lessons from his mistakes
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ChatGPT now speaks even more naturally with fewer interruptions
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Smaller Surface PCs may arrive soon with Snapdragon chips inside
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GeoGuessr is coming to Steam in April

GeoGuessr, the geography game that tasks players with guessing a location in the world based on a random Google Street View image, is

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The Triple-i Initiative indie game showcase returns on April 10

Indie publishers and developers are once again teaming up to show off the fruits of their labor in a gaming showcase from The Triple-i Initiative.

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Canon goes all in on vlogging with the PowerShot V1 compact and R50 V mirrorless cameras

Canon is expanding its vlogging lineup in a big way with two new models, the R50 V mirrorless and PowerShot V1 compact, both designed to take on cameras in Sony's vlogging lineup. The PowerShot V1 has an interesting new 1.4-inch sensor that's considerably larger than the ones on most compact cameras. The R50 V, meanwhile, matches features from Sony's ZV-E10 II but at

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The Best Keyboard I've Ever Used Is Up to 30% Off During Amazon's Spring Sale

It takes a lot for a keyboard to impress me, let alone make me want to use it daily. Minimalist but capable, compact but comfortable, this is the best keyboard I've ever used. And it's discounted for Amazon's Big Spring Sale. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-best-keyboard-ive-ever-used-is-up-to-30-off-during-amazons-spring-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

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From TikTok to Reality: How My DIY Home Theater Won Me Over

Creating a DIY home theater is easier than you think. Now, during Amazon's Spring Sale, you can do it for a fraction of the cost. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/from-tiktok-to-reality-how-my-diy-home-theater-won-me-over/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Save Your Sleep and Your Relationship With the Scandinavian Sleep Method

If sharing the bed is affecting your quality of rest, try this simple solution. CNET's sleep experts can attest that it works -- here's how and why. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/save-your-sleep-and-your-relationship-with-the-scandinavian-sleep-method/#ftag=CADf328eec

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My Philips Hue Experience Was Incomplete Until I Found This Accessory, and It's on Sale Right Now

The Philips Hue Tap Dial is a must-have to control smart lights at home. It rarely gets discounted, but thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale, you can grab it for 20% off. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-philips-hue-experience-was-incomplete-until-i-found-this-accessory-and-its-on-sale-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

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Robots Invade Nvidia's GPU Technology Conference video

We meet a variety of humans and robots, from companies including Agility Robotics, 1X, Boston Dynamics and Disney, to learn about the various challenges the robotics industry is looking to solve, as well as what visions it has for the future. https://www.cnet.com/videos/robots-invade-nvidias-gpu-technology-conference/#ftag=CADf328eec

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The State of Humanoid Robots at Nvidia GTC

We met humans and robots from companies including Agility Robotics, 1X, Boston Dynamics and Disney to learn about the various challenges the robotics industry is looking to solve and their vision for a robotic future. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/the-state-of-humanoid-robots-at-nvidia-gtc/#ftag=CADf328eec

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 NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, March 27 (game #389)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-27-march-2025

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, March 27 (game #655)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-27-march-2025

 Assassin's Creed Shadows best graphics settings for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X

Here's the best Assassin's Creed Shadows graphics settings, whether you're playing open PS5, PS5 Pro, or Xbox Series X|S.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-best-graphics-settings-ps5-ps5-pro-xbox

 The Mac Mini desktop PC is the hipster's choice for best PC. And it's on sale.

The arrival of the M4 processor-powered Mac mini in October 2024 ushered in Apple’s most current entrant into a burgeoning market. The Mac Mini goes back more than 20 years now, and it continues to live rent-free in my mind.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/mac-mini-m4-sale

 Was Windows Mixed Reality as bad as I remember? I look back at the failed VR platform that was ahead of its time.

Windows Mixed Reality didn't make it to its 10th anniversary, but it made a significant splash in the VR world during its limited run.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-50-windows-mixed-reality

Is a hacker logged into your Google account? Here’s how to check
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Hurry! Acer’s 1440p OLED gaming monitor is now $450, today only
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The Kindle Colorsoft hits new best price for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
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Update now! Chrome patches ‘high risk’ zero-day security flaw on PCs
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Is Ikea going all-in with Matter? A leak just dropped another hint
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 US expands China trade blacklist, closes susidiary loopholes

U.S. expands trade blacklist with 80 new entities to prevent China's advancements in AI, exascale supercomputing, quantum technology, and hypersonic weapons.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/us-expands-china-trade-blacklist-closes-susidiary-loopholes

Amazon has a new AI-powered tool for shopping

A day without a company announcing some new way AI can supposedly make our lives better is rare. Today it's Amazon, which has announced a new AI-powered feature called "Interests." It lets you enter personalized shopping prompts based on your, well, interests and price limits — and it arrives just in time for

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Block reportedly lays off almost 1,000 employees

Block has laid off 931 workers, which make up around eight percent of its entire staff, according to TechCrunch and The Guardian. The publications have viewed an email, wherein the financial technology co

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iPad (2025) with A16 review: No Apple Intelligence, no problem

When it debuted in 2022, Apple’s 10th-generation iPad sat in something of a no-man’s land, bringing a long-overdue design revamp at an inflated price. A year and a half later, Apple gave the slate a $100 price cut and immediately turned it int

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Anthropic might get to use Universal Music Group's lyrics after all

The last few years have seen an ongoing debate over what rights AI companies have to utilize copyrighted material. The latest development tips the scales in favor of use: A judge has rejected

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No Man’s Sky now lets players dig up planets to look for ancient alien skeletons

No Man’s Sky already lets players dig deep into the terrain of its near-infinite universe of planets, but now there will actually be cool stuff to find. Hello Games just announced general availability of a new update called Relics that brings a bit of Indiana Jones to everyone’s favorite space exploration sim.

The update lets players "feel like true paleontologists" as they dig up the “ske

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Amazon Spring Sale 2025: The best tech deals from Apple, Bose, Sonos, Beats, Anker and others

This year’s Amazon Spring Sale is in full swing, and as promised, a ton of household, fashion and outdoor gear has dropped to record-low prices. Tech isn’t a huge focus for this sale, but there are a decent number of devices on sale right now for some of the best prices we’ve seen all year. The selection may not be as good as that of Amazon Prime Day in July, but it still provides a good opportunity to save on

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This Anker magnetic power bank is on sale for $20 during the Amazon Spring Sale

Anker power banks and other charging gear have been discounted thanks to the Amazon Spring Sale. Noteworthy among the deals is this

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Noble Audio FoKus Apollo review: The high price of pristine audio

I don’t review a lot of $650 headphones. That’s because most audio companies sell their top-of-the-line gear around $300-$400. Noble Audio isn’t like most companies. The FoKus Rex5 earbuds, for example, cram in five separate drivers where much o

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