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The UK needs to deal with its e-scooter problem
E-scooters could be a vital tool to eliminate unnecessary car journeys, cutting emissions and journey times. Unfortunately, the UK is the last major European nation to not allow them to be ridden on most public roads. They’ve proliferated illegally anyway, and are now an issue the country can no longer…
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Discord’s virtual Orbs currency is now available for everyone to earn
Discord has begun rolling out its in-app Orbs currency to everyone. In conjunction with the platform's Quest system, users can earn Orbs by watching ads on Discord. You can then use the currency to purchase exclusive drip for your profile, including badges, effects and avatars. It's also possible to exchange…
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Grok team apologizes for the chatbot’s ‘horrific behavior’ and blames ‘MechaHitler’ on a bad update
The team behind Grok has issued a rare apology and explanation of what went wrong after X’s chatbot began spewing antisemitic and pro-Nazi rhetoric earlier this week, at one point even calling itself “MechaHitler.” In a statement posted on Grok’s X account late Friday night, the xAI team said “we…
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Alienware’s 27-inch 280Hz QD-OLED monitor is now available for $550
Alienware has just released a pair of gaming monitors that offer affordability with very few compromises while using Dell’s new AW30 design language. Announced earlier this year, the key model is the 27-inch AW2725D 280Hz QD-OLED QHD (2,560 x 1,440) monitor with one of the lowest prices we’ve seen to…
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The Morning After: First impressions of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and the rest
It’s the summer, so that means Samsung foldables, wearables and awkward celebrity appearances. This year, the company introduced three new folding smartphones, but that didn’t include the rumored ‘ultra’ trifold — that’s coming later this year. The Galaxy Fold 7 ($2,000) has a bigger 8-inch unfolded screen and a camera…
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The Naya Create modular keyboard is now available for purchase
The Naya Create modular keyboard is now available for general purchase after being an exclusive for Kickstarter backers. It features a split hinge design that lets users adjust each half independently to support a natural wrist posture and to reduce arm pronation. Split designs are not uncommon, as there are…
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