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Bandai Asks Japanese Politicians to Not Dress Up as ‘Gundam’ Characters to Campaign

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-01-04 05:00:01

Sure, America occasionally has a “The White House is photoshopping the president’s head onto Superman posters” problem, but it turns out plenty of other countries also have a bit of an issue with politicians leveraging pop culture cosplaying for political gain. It’s just that those other countries will have studios telling them to quit it. Earlier this week, Japanese politician Taro Yamamoto, the founder of the left-populist political party Reiwa Shinsengumi, went viral on social media for reco

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SecurityPal combines AI and experts in Nepal to speed enterprise security questionnaires by 87X or more

venturebeat.com Carl Franzen 2026-01-04 10:41:32

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now When a tech vendor wants to sell into a large enterprise — or when that enterprise wants to buy software from a tech vendor or AI model provider — each side may be required by the other to prove they will handle shared data responsibly in the form of mandatory surveys and questionnaires. Regulations such as GDPR, the soon-to-be effected EU

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Amazon’s Fire TV Omni QLED Series is back down to its Prime Day low

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2026-01-04 20:51:36

Finding a quality budget TV isn’t as hard as it used to be, with numerous deals happening throughout the year. Case in point, the 65-inch configuration of Amazon’s Fire TV Omni QLED Series is back down to its Prime Day low of $449.99 ($270 off). The discount makes it cheaper than the starting price of the smaller 55-inch model. Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED $ 450 $ 720 38 % off $ 450 Amazon’s Fire TV Omni QLED features built-in microphones for Alexa commands, low input lag, and support for two-way v

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Skip the iPad: This tablet is the smartest buy for your kids (and way cheaper)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-01-05 00:34:16

ZDNET's key takeaways The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet is available for $190. Designed for older children aged six to 12, this kids' tablet features a slimmer design, better performance, strong parental controls, and a free screen repair or replacement within two years of purchase. While it's better than other Amazon Fire Kids tablets, the Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet doesn't outperform an iPad -- but it's also a fraction of the iPad's price. $189.99 at Amazon What makes a good tablet? It's easy

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Amazon buying the world’s creepiest Apple Watch app and wearable, Bee

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-01-06 00:35:15

Amazon has confirmed it’s in the process of buying Bee, an Apple Watch app and wearable that records everything it hears. The platform describes itself as “a personal Al that transforms your conversations, tasks, places and more into summaries, personal insights and timely reminders” … The company’s website has a banner saying that “Bee is joining Amazon,” which links to a statement by founder, Maria de Lourdes Zollo. Bee is joining Amazon and we couldn’t be more excited! When we started Bee,

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Trump met with Amazon's Jeff Bezos at the White House last week, sources say

cnbc.com Eamon Javers Annie Palmer 2026-01-06 16:43:54

Jeff Bezos, founder and executive chairman of Amazon, takes the stage during The New York Times' annual DealBook Summit, at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on Dec. 4, 2024. President Donald Trump met with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos at the White House last week, CNBC has learned. The meeting between Trump and Bezos, one of the world's richest men, lasted for more than an hour, according to two people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because the conversation was private.

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Pre-order deals: Samsung foldable phones still come with some freebies

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-06 20:12:11

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority These offers are all available from Amazon as “limited time deals.” They are pre-order offers, so these deals will likely be gone after the release date. The offer applies to all color versions for all models available. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 + $300 Amazon Gift Card Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 + $300 Amazon Gift Card Thin, light, high-powered, and it folds! The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers an 8-inch OLED screen, a 200MP camera, the Snap

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Amazon is acquiring an AI wearable that listens to everything you do

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-07 05:11:08

Amazon's latest move in the AI space is an acquisition. The company is purchasing a startup called Bee, which makes a wearable and an Apple Watch app that can record everything the wearer says. Amazon said that the deal has not closed and that the terms of the acquisition are confidential. Although the company did not provide specific numbers, it added that all Bee employees received offers to join Amazon. TechCrunch first reported this news based on a LinkedIn post from Bee founder Maria de Lou

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Amazon acquires Bee, the AI wearable that records everything you say

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2026-01-07 15:51:41

Amazon has acquired the AI wearables startup Bee, according to a LinkedIn post by Bee co-founder Maria de Loudres Zollo. Amazon confirmed the acquisition to TechCrunch, but noted that the deal has not yet closed. Bee, which raised $7 million last year, makes both a standalone Fitbit-like bracelet (which retails for $49.99, plus a $19-per-month subscription) and an Apple Watch app. The product records everything it hears — unless the user manually mutes it — with the goal of listening to convers

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Amazon to buy AI company Bee that makes wearable listening device

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2026-01-07 20:46:03

Amazon plans to acquire wearables startup Bee AI, the company confirmed, in the latest example of tech giants doubling down on generative artificial intelligence. Bee, based in San Francisco, makes a $49.99 wristband that appears similar to a Fitbit smartwatch. The device is equipped with AI and microphones that can listen to and analyze conversations to provide summaries, to-do lists and reminders for everyday tasks. Bee AI CEO Maria de Lourdes Zollo announced in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday th

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Amazon buys Bee AI wearable that listens to everything you say

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-08 05:50:56

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Amazon is acquiring Bee, a startup that puts AI on your wrist. Bee CEO Maria de Lourdes Zollo says on LinkedIn that the company is joining Amazon to help “bring truly personal, agentic AI to even more customers.” Bee makes a $49.99 Fitbit-like device that listens in on your conversations while using AI to transcribe everything that you and the peop

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The 7 Must-Try Air Fryer Accessories Every Chef Needs

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-08 10:35:00

It doesn't matter whether you're rustling up an appetizer or cooking a full meal, the humble air fryer can do the job. It's true that sometimes the air fryer can be a victim of its own versatility, and sometimes it's relegated to cooking quick and easy meals. But if you pair it with a useful accessory, you might be surprised at just how capable that unsuspecting air fryer is. In fact, get things just right, and the cooking possibilities are basically endless. There's an entire air fryer communi

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Deals: M3 iPad Air all-time low at $250 off, 24GB MacBook Air $180 off, Mac mini, and more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2026-01-08 15:45:38

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are starting with a new Amazon all-time low on the 1TB M3 iPad Air – the 11-inch Cell model is now just shy of $250 off to deliver the lowest price we have tracked to date. From there we move over to a couple Mac models that are now even lower than yesterday with the 24GB M4 Pro Mac mini at $152 off the Apple price and the Midnight 15-inch 24GB M4 MacBook Air at $180 off. Head below for even more including a look at the all-new PowerBug. This upgraded M3 iPad

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The Hater's Guide to the AI Bubble

news.ycombinator.com View All 2026-01-09 03:57:18

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Best Amazon Fire TV Stick VPNs 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Charlie Osborne 2026-01-09 14:30:17

Signing up for a virtual private network (VPN) that works with Amazon's Fire TV Stick has many benefits. You can circumvent app and smart TV operating system restrictions, change your IP location to appear to come from another country, and potentially explore more streaming content libraries than those usually available in your home region. Amazon Fire TV Stick VPNs are not all equal, however. Some VPNs excel in terms of speed and stability, while others focus on country and server selection, s

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How to break the 'AI hype cycle'

news.ycombinator.com Brian Eastwood 2026-01-09 20:03:26

Akamai CTO Robert Blumofe offers four tips for business leaders striving to foster AI fluency by empowering employees with the right tools and best use cases. facebook X linkedin email print open share links close share links It’s an artificial intelligence hype cycle Robert Blumofe sees far too often: Business leaders hear an anecdote about an early-stage AI breakthrough, mistake it for a mature use case, fear that they’re missing out, plunge headlong into adoption — and end up with an im

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Amazon and the “Profitless Business Model” Fallacy

news.ycombinator.com Eugene Wei 2026-01-06 23:37:55

[DISCLOSURE: As always when I write about Amazon, I'll note I worked there from 1997-2004 and that I still own some shares in the company. I still have many friends who work there, though I have no more idea what Amazon is working on now than any of you in the public.] With every quarterly earnings call, my Twitter feed lights up with jokes about how Amazon continues to grow its revenue and make no profits and how trusting investors continue to rewards the company for it. The apotheosis of that

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‘Futurama’ Season 13 Arrives in September as a Binge Release

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-01-10 20:05:43

Futurama is back! Again! This time, at least, we knew it was coming. The series, most recently revived by Hulu, returned after 10 years in 2023—and is now renewed up through season 14. Season 13 is the next to arrive, and now we know exactly when it’ll be hitting the streamer, with a new twist to its release to boot. Season 13 arrives September 15, and all 10 episodes will drop together. (Unless you prefer to watch on FXX, then you’ll get two episodes per week starting September 15.) This marks

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Amazon and the "Profitless Business Model" Fallacy

news.ycombinator.com Eugene Wei 2026-01-07 23:37:55

[DISCLOSURE: As always when I write about Amazon, I'll note I worked there from 1997-2004 and that I still own some shares in the company. I still have many friends who work there, though I have no more idea what Amazon is working on now than any of you in the public.] With every quarterly earnings call, my Twitter feed lights up with jokes about how Amazon continues to grow its revenue and make no profits and how trusting investors continue to rewards the company for it. The apotheosis of that

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Deals: 24GB M4 MacBook Air $179 off, M4 Pro Mac mini $150+ off, USB-C AirPods Max $99 off, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2026-01-11 10:47:13

Your Monday edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now live with notable discounts on Apple’s Midnight 15-inch 24GB M4 MacBook Air at $179 off courtesy of Amazon to join the ongoing $200 price drop on the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro. Next up, we move over to the 24GB M4 Pro Mac mini at over $150 off that landed over the weekend alongside this morning’s $99 discount on the USB-C AirPods Max and up to $399 off iPhone 16 Pro Max units. Just make sure you scope out the all-time low on Twelve South’s AirFly S

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Amazon’s Fire Tablets, Tested, So You Don’t Have To (2025)

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2026-01-12 02:00:00

The Fire HD 10 is Amazon’s best tablet. The current model dates from 2023, which means it likely will get some kind of update in 2025, but we don't expect anything more than a processor and RAM upgrade. The current Octa-core processor is plenty fast enough for everyday tasks like web browsing and watching movies, and the 3-GB of RAM helps in browsing the web with many tabs. The Fire HD 10 also has a full HD (1080p) screen, making it better for watching those Prime videos. That said, this is not

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Prime Video: 18 of the Best Sci-Fi TV Shows to Watch

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-11 20:00:03

Prime Video has a lot to offer, and its library of sci-fi shows is truly impressive. When it comes to genre television, top streamers such as Disney Plus and Netflix usually dominate the conversation. However, the Amazon-owned streaming service is nothing to sleep on. In fact, its slate of science fiction content is pretty epic -- from entertainment thats high-concept and thought-provoking to shows that are light-hearted and fun. Whatever your mood is, Prime Video probably has the sci-fi TV sho

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This TCL mini LED TV hits above its price point (and it's $900 off)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-01-11 22:00:16

ZDNET's key takeaways The TCL QM8K (65-inch) is currently available for $1,598 on Amazon. It handles HDR content with eye-popping, true-to-life brightness. The addition of a soundbar would make its audio more immersive. View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices Various TCL QM8K sizes are currently discounted (on Best Buy. You can buy a 65-inch TV for $900 off. TCL continually punches above its weight, offering impressive TV tech at prices that demand a cost-benefit analysis

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Apple Sues the YouTuber Who Leaked iOS 26

wired.com Boone Ashworth 2026-01-11 21:58:05

Leaks are a constant part of big product news cycles, particularly for companies like Apple. Online soothsayers like Jon Prosser and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman have long predicted the content of upcoming Apple announcements, citing anonymous sources from within the company to glean glimpses of what’s next. They have been correct often enough to become a real pain for the Cupertino company. Now, Apple has seized upon an opportunity to fight back against leaks. In a complaint filed Thursday in US fe

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Twelve South’s travel-friendly 2-in-1 Qi2 charger is over 50 percent off right now

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2026-01-12 20:35:08

Keeping multiple devices charged while traveling usually means packing several wall warts and cables. Thanks to the clever design of the Twelve South Butterfly SE 2-in-1 Qi2 Charger, however, you can power two Qi2-compatible devices with a single, compact accessory. Best of all, the foldable charger is now on sale at Amazon and Best Buy starting at $40.99 ($59 off), which is the lowest price we’ve seen. The Butterfly SE features two soft-touch charging discs, one that delivers up to 15W for you

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Apple sues YouTuber who leaked iOS 26’s new “Liquid Glass” software redesign

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-13 15:23:02

In January, YouTuber Jon Prosser posted a video to his Front Page Tech channel that claimed to be “your very first look at iOS 19,” the operating system that Apple would announce as iOS 26 a few months later. Though Prosser claimed he “could not show the real video of what I saw” because he wanted to protect his source, the rest of the video showed a mock-up for a redesigned version of the Camera app, which ended up being a preview of the company-wide “Liquid Glass” redesign that Apple would sh

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Deals: Most affordable M4 MacBook Pro $200 off, 24GB Mac mini $110 off, iPhone 15 up to $449 off, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2026-01-13 20:50:00

Friday’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now up for grabs and headlined by the M4 MacBook Pro. After skipping out on the Prime Day event entirely, Apple’s most affordable M4 MacBook Pro has now dropped $200 at Amazon to deliver the lowest price online for the least pricey model in the lineup at $1,399. Those offers join up to $179 off models in the M4 MacBook Air lineup and the return of Prime Day pricing on the 24GB M4 Mac mini, but we also have unlocked iPhone 15 units at up to $449 off the ori

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Apple sues leaker Jon Prosser for allegedly stealing iOS 26 info from an employee

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-14 10:30:19

Apple is suing leaker Jon Prosser and a codefendant for misappropriation of trade secrets related to YouTube videos from earlier this year that depicted mockups of iOS 26 (which was, at the time, expected to be called iOS 19 ). In the suit, which Apple filed at a district court in the Northern District of California, the company claims Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti "conspired to break into an Apple employee’s development iPhone to take Apple’s trade secrets." Per the filing , which was obtain

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Apple sues leaker Jon Prosser for stealing iOS secrets

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2026-01-14 18:48:20

Apple has sued the well-known leaker Jon Prosser for the alleged theft of trade secrets related to iOS 26. Prosser has been accused of tasking another man, Michael Ramacciotti, with secretly accessing an Apple employee’s development iPhone and using that information to report on Apple’s planned changes in the then-unannounced iOS 26. According to the lawsuit, Apple claims that Prosser offered Ramacciotti “money or a future job opportunity” in exchange for access to a company phone belonging to

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Apple sues Jon Prosser for his iOS 26 YouTube leaks, Prosser responds

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-01-14 20:11:40

Apple has filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of California, accusing Jon Prosser of misappropriating trade secrets and violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Here are the full details. If you follow the rumor mill, you probably remember how Joe Prosser had been leaking iOS 26 (or rather, iOS 19, at the time) since January. First, he leaked a reconstruction of the Camera app, then he published a couple of videos that showed reconstructed glimpses of what actually became the Liquid Gla

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Bandai Asks Japanese Politicians to Not Dress Up as ‘Gundam’ Characters to Campaign

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Apple sues leaker Jon Prosser for allegedly stealing iOS 26 info from an employee

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