Month: December 2025
The Xbox controller I hold dearest is at a simply ridiculously low price right now at Amazon
This has to be a mistake: my favorite Xbox and PC controller is currently down to a silly, ridiculous price that is blowing my mind. In the UK, the Thrustmaster eSwap X 2 controller is down to a frankly ridiculous £49.45 at Amazon. It feels like this is a mistake…
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Meta promises to reduce data sharing for EU users by 2026 to avoid EU GDPR fines
Meta responds to DMA fine with new data collection policy for EU customers Options for personalized or generic ads are now both available The European Commission will continue to monitor uptake Meta is set to offer European Facebook and Instagram users an option for reduced data sharing for less personalized…
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iFixit’s FixBot helps with repairs ‘the way a master technician would’
DIY repair site iFixit has launched its own app for iOS and Android, featuring its extensive library of repair guides and resources, a battery health monitor, and a new AI “FixBot” tool that’s been trained on those same guides to help with repairs. The heart of the new app is…
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The Morning After: Tech’s biggest winners of 2025
As we wrap up 2025, we’re looking at the year’s biggest winners: the people, companies, products and trends that made the most impact over the year. Almost at the top of the pile, of course, are the tech billionaires. According to a recent report by Oxfam, the 10 richest US…
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The 26 Best Advent Calendars (2025): It’s OK if You Start Late
Treat yourself or someone else to days of little gifts, ranging from sweet treats and savory beverages to beauty products and toys. We found a tiny door for everyone. Source
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The war on disinformation is a losing battle
As he called the House Judiciary Committee into session on a cold and snowy February day in Washington, DC, Chairman Jim Jordan was ready to take a victory lap. American free speech had been critically threatened, and now it was saved — in large part thanks to him and his…
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