Month: October 2025
Epic says it has proof Apple was scaring users off third-party app stores
The Epic Games Store has seen an uptick in downloads since the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) prompted Apple to streamline its process for installing third-party app marketplaces, according to a new blog published by Epic. Stats shared by the gaming software giant on Wednesday show the drop-off rate for…
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Norton VPN has just reinforced its commitment to privacy – here’s why it matters
Norton VPN has just completed another third-party audit, proving the company’s no-log policy The auditors only found an issue around IP addresses in certain error cases, but the team swiftly released a fix The provider is also reducing its data retention practices, while getting rid of connection timestamps completely Norton…
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I’m equal parts impressed and intimidated by this new robovac’s vending machine-style mopping setup
Dreame Matrix10 Ultra can swap between three different mop pads Picks the style best suited to the task or room it’s cleaning Also has three cleaning solutions, including one for wood and one for pet odors Robot vacuum mopping tech is getting ever more advanced, but Dreame’s new bot has…
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Roland just released a follow-up to its most famous drum machines from the 1980s
If you've ever listened to music released in the 1980s, you've likely heard the iconic TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines. Artists like New Order, Marvin Gaye, Whitney Houston and Beastie Boys all used these machines during that decade and newer artists like Daft Punk, Outkast and Bjork continued the tradition…
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Roland’s TR-1000 is its first analog drum machine in over 40 years
Roland has largely decided sit out the analog synth renaissance of the last decade. But it’s (belatedly) making amends for that error with the launch of the TR-1000 Rhythm Generator. Unlike previous instruments that tried to cash in on Roland’s long legacy through digital technologies like its Zen-Core engine, Analogue…
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OpenAI just launched Sora 2 – an AI video app that lets you star in the scenes you generate
OpenAI has released the Sora 2 AI video generation model and a new app to support it The model offers advanced features, including synced audio and more accurate physics The Sora app features an opt-in “cameo” tool, allowing you to insert your face and voice into AI-generated clips OpenAI has…
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