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  1. Frozen 3 Trailer Reveals Anna’s Royal Wedding and A New Icy Magic

    Love is in the air — including for Olaf.

  2. The Incredibles 3 Confirmed as Disney Kicks Off D23 Entertainment Showcase

    Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack will be the stars of the third Incredibles movie.

  3. ChatGPT Can Now Add Your Mac Activity to Its Memories

    OpenAI’s latest feature can use your clicks, keystrokes and other interactions to supplement ChatGPT and Codex context.

  4. Judge Tells Google to Make It Easier to Install Third-Party App Stores

    Android users have had to click a few extra times to add Aptoide Games.

  5. Apple’s Once-Futuristic iPhone X Is Now ‘Obsolete’

    Nothing gets old as fast as the future.

  6. ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Gets Disney Plus Streaming Release Date

    More Star Wars news is likely on the way as Disney kicks off its D23 fan celebration event.

  7. Stressed Parents Give Kids More Screen Time, Study Finds

    Too much screen time can be a tough transition with class back in session for some kids.

  8. Black Hole Stars Are Apparently Real and Help Explain a Long-Standing Mystery

    Astronomers may have discovered a bizarre new type of star with a black hole at its center.

  9. Apple’s Warnings About Spyware Are Real, Don’t Ignore Them

    “Mercenary spyware” isn’t targeted at everybody, but don’t skip the notification if you see it.

  10. Apple’s $250 Million AI iPhone Settlement Is Coming Sooner Than Expected. Learn Who’s Eligible for a Payout

    The company will pay some iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit, and with a new court order, that will now happen months earlier than expected.

  11. You Don’t Always Need a Student ID for Apple’s Back-to-School Deals

    Apple has a hidden certified refurbished store that offers the popular MacBook Neo for $100 off.

  12. Life on Mars? It Remains a Tantalizing Topic for Scientific Study

    Earth’s neighbor still has secrets that science is trying to figure out, and one of them is potential signs of life.

  13. Ninja Just Launched Its First Water Filter. Here’s What It Does That Others Don’t

    I’ve tested over 10 water filter systems. Ninja’s $200 offering does a few things they don’t.

  14. Google’s New Pixel 11 Phones Get Higher Starting Prices — Blame the RAM Shortage

    This year’s Pixel devices all got pricier. Here’s why.

  15. We Spotted So Many Workarounds for Flock’s New Rules on Police Camera Surveillance

    Toothless limitations aren’t a great look for Flock’s modern surveillance.

  16. Google’s Pixel Phones Are Getting a Tap-to-Share Feature for Contact Info and More

    Google says the new Quick Share feature is an “instant, two-way exchange” for sharing.

  17. WhatsApp Fights Back Against Scammers With New AI Alert Tool

    Meta’s new Scam Alert tool will flag potential scam texts in WhatsApp while your messages stay encrypted.

  18. Pixel Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 9: Comparing Google and Samsung’s New Watches

    Both new watches from Google and Samsung can work with any Android phone, but they have different features and perks.

  19. Using AI Shopping Carts Could Lead You to Spend More Money, Study Says

    Smart screens mounted on shopping carts might change people’s behavior at grocery stores in a few interesting ways.

  20. Pixel Watch 5 Will Call Emergency Services if It Detects a Breathing Emergency

    The new feature will be available on the Pixel Watch 4 as well.

  21. OpenAI Now Has a ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux

    Ubuntu, Debian and Fedora distributions get first dibs.

  22. Shoppers Outside the US May Have to Wait Longer for the Folding iPhone, Report Suggests

    A variety of issues could slow down the rollout of the anticipated new Apple device.

  23. This AI Chatbot Was Just One Busy Guy, and He Has Hit His Limit

    People ask Tucker Bryant’s ChatTJB for advice on everything from their fiction and personal dilemmas to how they should spend their free time.

  24. Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reason

    Some users are already joking that the new logo reads “Instagzam.”

  25. Air Fryer Fries Are Good. These Steps Make Them Otherworldly

    A bowl of water and a microwave turns middling air fryer fries into something spectacular.