Month: February 2025
DirecTV launches Genre Packs, a more affordable way to get channels you actually want
DirecTV just announced the availability of Genre Packs, which are channel groupings tied to specific interests. The satellite TV provider teased this in January with the introduction of a sports-related bundle, but now there are more to choose from. These new packs include options for news, entertainment and Spanish language…
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Mobile World Congress 2025: What to expect from Nothing, Samsung, Xiaomi and more
On March 3, Mobile World Congress will kick off in Barcelona, Spain. While it’s not the premier show it once was, many noteworthy smartphone makers around the world still attend the conference and frequently launch new devices there. Typically, we hear from companies like Lenovo, Arm, Xiaomi, Dell and more…
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The newly announced PSVR 2 price cut might finally make it a viable Meta Quest 3 competitor
Sony has announced a permanent PSVR 2 price cut The headset will now cost $399.99 / £399.99 down from $549.99 / £529.99 The Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle will also be that same price, down from $599.99 / £569.99 If you were one of the many PlayStation gamers interested…
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Hoto’s 48-in-1 electric screwdriver set hits a record low $70
Many years ago, I built my first PC inside a repurposed Gateway chassis with just a regular old screwdriver and a grounding bracelet. I’ll spare you the ugly details, but let’s just say I wish I had tools specially made for the job. If you want to avoid pain in…
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AI’s missing puzzle piece: why businesses need neuro-symbolic intelligence
Even as artificial intelligence (AI) has surged into our daily lives, we’ve remained aware that it’s still in its infancy. Incredible demand from both consumers and businesses has come with the caveat that we’re yet to see real practicality in many areas. That’s particularly true in the B2B enterprise arena.…
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Amazon says its new quantum computing chip will make error correction more efficient
Amazon is making its foray into quantum computing with the launch of a new chip designed to make quantum error correction more efficient. In an announcement on Thursday, Amazon Web Services (AWS) said the chip, called Ocelot, can “reduce the costs of implementing quantum error correction by up to 90%,…
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