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Samsung will give you a free 65-inch TV right now - here's how to get one

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I tested a smart sensor that detects electrical fire hazards - here's what it found

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Adobe's Acrobat Studio turns PDFs into AI-powered workspaces - try it now for free

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Senate Probe Uncovers Allegations of Widespread Abuse in ICE Custody

A United States Senate investigation has identified more than 500 credible reports of human rights abuses in US immigration detention since January, including alarming allegations of mistreatment of pregnant women and children. As of late last month, the investigation—led by US senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat of Georgia—had unearthed 41 cases of physical and sexual abuse; 14 involving pregnant detainees and 18 involving children. The accounts of abuse span facilities in 25 states and include Pu

Attention Is the New Big-O: A Systems Design Approach to Prompt Engineering

1. Understanding Attention: Your First Step to Better Prompts If you’re human, you’re probably reading this from left to right. You might not have stopped for a moment to consider the fact that your LLM doesn’t read in the same order as you or I. Instead, it weights relationships between all tokens at once, with position and clustering dramatically changing what gets noticed. In working with an LLM the structure you choose can have a greater impact on your results than the precise words you ch

Netflix Revamps Tudum's CQRS Architecture with Raw Hollow In-Memory Object Store

Netflix replaced a CQRS implementation using Kafka and Cassandra with a new solution leveraging RAW Hollow, an in-memory object store developed internally. Revamped architecture of Tudum offers much faster content preview during the editorial process and faster page rendering for visitors. Netflix launched Tudum, its official fan website, in late 2021, to provide a destination for Netflix users interested in additional content associated with the company’s shows. The architecture of the website

Save up to $400 on Razer's newest gaming laptop - this back-to-school deal deal won't last long

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I replaced my MacBook charger with this compact wall unit - and wish I'd done it sooner

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I dialed these 14 secret codes to unlock hidden features on my Android and iPhone

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The best cheap smartwatches of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

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14 secret phone codes that unlock hidden features on your Android and iPhone

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The viral Toniebox is exactly what both kids and parents want from a smart device (and it's on sale)

Maria Diaz/ZDNET My kid had been asking for a Toniebox for two years, but I always talked her out of it. I'm no Grinch, but each set basic starter kit is $100. Then we finally got one during a Prime Day sales event. Testing a Toniebox has not only convinced me that it's perfect for my kids and worth every penny, but it's such a great device that I'd recommend it to any parent of young children. Here's why. Also: I ditched my Bluetooth speakers for this slick turntable - and it's more practical

Why you shouldn't buy a Google Pixel phone right now - even if you're a superfan

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YouTube Is Drowning in AI Slop Channels

YouTube is nothing without its advertisers. The beating heart of the video platform, big box companies have been locked in a historic game of Whac-a-Mole against low-quality YouTube content, which they say leads to a lowered perception of brands when paired with their ads. In the past, these high-risk videos took the form of right-wing conspiracy theorists, medical misinformation, and child exploitation. Now, in 2025, it's AI slop. Recent reporting by The Guardian details the staggering rise

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