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Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 Is Live: The Thing and Human Torch Join the Battle

cnet.com Adam Benjamin 2025-12-17 15:30:00

Marvel Rivals, the new hero shooter based on Marvel comics characters, is about halfway through its first full season. The free-to-play game launched season 0 on Dec. 6 and quickly reached 20 million players before starting its first full season in early January. The midseason update brings two new heroes, one new map and (thank Odin) does feature a rank reset as originally announced. Read more: Marvel Rivals: How to Choose Which Heroes and Roles to Play New Marvel Rivals heroes and maps Sea

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EV battery manufacturing capacity will rise when 10 plants come online this year

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-17 10:15:45

This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Ten new electric vehicle battery factories are on track to go online this year in the United States. This includes large plants from global battery giants such as Panasonic, Samsung, and SK On, and automakers such as Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Stellantis, and Toyota. If they all open in 2025, the country’s EV batte

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Apple pulls end-to-end encryption in UK, spurning backdoors for gov’t spying

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-17 14:40:11

After the United Kingdom demanded that Apple create a backdoor that would allow government officials globally to spy on encrypted data, Apple decided to simply turn off encryption services in the UK rather than risk exposing its customers to snooping. Apple had previously allowed end-to-end encryption of data on UK devices through its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) tool, but that ended Friday, a spokesperson said in a lengthy statement. "Apple can no longer offer Advanced Data Protection (ADP)

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Google’s cheaper YouTube Premium Lite subscription will drop Music

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-17 15:45:11

YouTube dominates online video, but it's absolutely crammed full of ads these days. A YouTube Premium subscription takes care of that, but ad blockers do exist. Google seems to have gotten the message—a cheaper streaming subscription is on the way that drops YouTube Music from the plan. You may have to give up more than music to get the cheaper rate, though. Google started testing cheaper YouTube subscriptions in a few international markets, including Germany and Australia, over the past year.

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Roll Over Shakespeare: ChatGPT Is Here

wired.com Steven Levy 2025-12-17 12:00:00

Sitting in Lincoln Center awaiting the curtain for Ayad Akhtar’s McNeal—a much anticipated theater production starring Robert Downey Jr., with ChatGPT in a supporting role—I mused how playwrights have been dealing with the implications of AI for over a century. In 1920—well before Alan Turing devised his famous test and decades before the 1956 summer Dartmouth conference that gave artificial intelligence its name—a Czech playwright named Karel Čapek wrote R.U.R.—Rossum’s Universal Robots. Not on

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The OnePlus Watch 3 has an unfixable but endearing typo

theverge.com Victoria Song 2025-12-17 12:57:45

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. When I received my OnePlus Watch 3 review unit, part of me wondered, “What’s gonna be wrong with this one?” Now, I know. On the backplate, permanently engraved in stainless steel, is a typo. Instead of reading “Made in China,” it reads “Meda in China.” To be fair, this is a minuscule error. I didn’t even notice it on my review unit u

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Apple pulls encryption feature from UK over government spying demands

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2025-12-17 14:29:39

Apple has stopped offering its end-to-end encrypted iCloud storage, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), to new users in the UK, and will require existing users to disable the feature at some point in the future. The move comes following reports earlier this month that UK security services requested Apple grant them backdoor access to worldwide users’ encrypted backups. “Apple can no longer offer Advanced Data Protection (ADP) in the United Kingdom to new users and current UK users will eventually n

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Apple will fix many Vision Pro pain points in visionOS 2.4

theverge.com Wes Davis 2025-12-17 16:04:44

One of the big problems with a VR headset is that anything you want to do, you have to do inside it. Apple is looking to tackle that and other Vision Pro pain points with visionOS 2.4, which will offer improvements to the guest user experience and two new apps for finding new things to do and watch, whether you’re wearing the headset or not. The update also adds Apple Intelligence, which you can read about here. Letting another person use your Vision Pro is a hassle, and something you can’t rea

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Apple Intelligence is coming to the Vision Pro

theverge.com Victoria Song 2025-12-17 16:04:55

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Soon, you’ll be able to use Apple Intelligence with the Vision Pro. That includes a mix of features we’ve seen before, as well as a new feature called Create Memory Movie that’s exclusive to the headset. Apple has been keen to position the Vision Pro as a unique tool for viewing memories, and that’s the whole goal of the Create Memor

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The UK’s war on encryption affects all of us

theverge.com Gadel Valle 2025-12-17 16:19:32

is a policy reporter. Her past work has focused on immigration politics, border surveillance technologies, and the rise of the New Right. Update February 21st: Apple has removed its Advanced Data Protection feature in the UK, calling itself “gravely disappointed” with the move. The encryption wars have reached a fever pitch, and the most contentious battle is not happening in the United States, where much of the action has been in the past — like the government’s efforts to restrict exports of

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Apple pulls iCloud end-to-end encryption feature for UK users after government demanded backdoor

techcrunch.com Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai 2025-12-17 12:58:24

Apple confirmed Friday that it “can no longer” offer a security feature that allows users in the United Kingdom to encrypt their iCloud data. In a statement provided to TechCrunch, Apple spokesperson Fred Sainz said the company’s Advanced Data Protection feature will no longer be available to new users and current U.K. users “will eventually need to disable this security feature.” “We are gravely disappointed that the protections provided by ADP will not be available to our customers in the U.

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The Vision Pro is getting Apple Intelligence in April

techcrunch.com Brian Heater 2025-12-17 16:07:17

Apple Intelligence is heading to the Vision Pro, as part of an upcoming operating system update. Apple confirmed on Friday that its generative AI platform will arrive on the extended reality headset as part of VisionOS 2.4. A beta version of the software is currently available for developers. The public version is set for an April release Like the iPhone and Mac before it, the Vision Pro will receive Apple Intelligence updates in waves. The first set includes several familiar offerings, focused

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Elon Musk Just Caused a Huge Headache for the New Head of NASA

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-17 08:06:08

SpaceX CEO and unelected White House advisor Elon Musk unexpectedly said today that he wants the International Space Station destroyed "as soon as possible." In a tweet today, the mercurial entrepreneur asserted that it's "time to begin preparations for deorbiting the space station," arguing that "it has served its purpose," with "very little incremental utility." Instead, Musk argued, the station should be destroyed within two years — but left the final decision "up to the President." It's a

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iPhone 16e vs iPhone 14: No-brainer upgrade?

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-17 02:28:49

Apple’s new iPhone 16e packs many of the modern features of the iPhone 16 into a more budget-friendly package that could be enticing to upgraders—especially those using an iPhone 14. Here’s a full iPhone 16e vs 14 comparison. iPhone 16e vs 14: Almost all upside The iPhone 14 is only a little over two years old, and until recently Apple still sold it starting at $599. Now, the iPhone 16e is Apple’s new $599 model—and it’s better in almost every way. Here are the 16e’s biggest advantages over

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‘Tripsy’ trip planner app can now convert currencies and show nearby places

9to5mac.com Filipe Espósito 2025-12-17 09:33:02

Tripsy, a popular app to help users plan and organize their trips, has just received another major update with some useful new features. The new version of the app makes it easier for users to check their expenses in different currencies and also to see nearby places on a map. What’s new with Trispy For those unfamiliar, Tripsy is a trip planner that “helps you plan your entire trip in one place.” You can share your itinerary with family and friends, receive flight alerts, and make wish lists

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I put my heart and soul into this AI but nobody cares

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-17 06:56:36

Social media has always been home to clickbait, fake photos, tall stories and gullible chumps. And now, thanks to generative AI, you can have all those joys without any of the tedious creativity. Social media has always been home to clickbait, fake photos, tall stories and gullible chumps. And now, thanks to generative AI, you can have all those joys without any of the tedious creativity. First up is a category I call "carve the other one, it's got bells on" Above are three images from recent

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iPhone 16E vs. iPhone 16: Here Are All the Specs Compared

cnet.com Abrar Al-Heeti 2025-12-17 10:41:00

Apple's latest budget phone, the iPhone 16E has many of the same features as the iPhone 16. But at a starting price that's $200 lower, just how many features will you be sacrificing? The $599 iPhone 16E is powered by the same A18 chip as the $799 iPhone 16. It also comes with iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence. Preorders on the 16E start Friday, with availability beginning Feb. 28. Here's how else the iPhone 16E compares to the baseline iPhone 16, from battery life to cameras to AI, and everything

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Here are the best Apple Watch deals right now

theverge.com Brandon Widder 2025-12-17 09:54:35

In September, Apple launched its latest smartwatch, introducing the Apple Watch Series 10 alongside a black rendition of the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Each wearable has its own pros and cons, as does the second-gen Apple Watch SE, but the recent introduction of the new wearables also means there are now more Apple Watch models on the market than ever before — and a lot more deals to be had. But with all of those options, which one should you pick? Generally speaking, you want to buy the newest watch

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iPhone 16e debuts Apple's first in-house modem, putting it one step closer to cutting ties with Qualcomm

techspot.com Cal Jeffrey 2025-12-17 03:06:00

In brief: Apple is a step closer to becoming silicon-independent. Its new C1 modem in the iPhone 16e marks Cupertino's first attempt at handling connectivity without outside help. The Silicon Valley tech giant has already cut ties with Intel, and Qualcomm could be next on the chopping block. Apple claims the C1 will improve power efficiency, helping the iPhone 16e achieve up to 26 hours of video playback. If the claim proves accurate, the 16e will become the longest-lasting 6.1-inch iPhone Cupe

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Astronomers create first 3D map of a hellish alien planet's atmosphere

techspot.com Zo Ahmed 2025-12-17 09:35:00

The big picture: Nearly 6,000 exoplanets have now been confirmed in the vast expanse of the Milky Way galaxy. Some are believed to have the potential to harbor life, while others are so hostile that they make Venus seem mild by comparison. One such planet is the ultra-hot Jupiter known as WASP-121b, nicknamed Tylos – a world so extreme it defies expectations. Located around 900 light-years away in the Puppis constellation, Tylos orbits its parent star at an absurdly close distance, completing a

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OpenAI tops 400 million users despite DeepSeek's emergence

cnbc.com Kate Rooney 2025-12-17 06:57:17

Brad Lightcap of OpenAI. Courtesy: OpenAI OpenAI appears to be growing quickly despite increasing competition. The San Francisco-based tech company had 400 million weekly active users as of February, up 33% from 300 million in December, the company's chief operating officer, Brad Lightcap, told CNBC. These numbers have not been previously reported. Lightcap pointed to the "natural progression" of ChatGPT as it becomes more useful and familiar to a broader group of people. "People hear about it

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Elon Searching for Investors Gullible Enough to Pour More Money Into Twitter

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-17 09:13:39

In 2022, Elon Musk placed a bid of almost $44 billion to acquire Twitter, which he then tried to worm out of. With his back against the wall after a brief skirmish in the courts, Musk chose to honor his original purchase agreement and take over the platform. Flash forward to the present day, and X-formerly-Twitter has lost upward of 79 percent of its original value after neo-Nazis flocked to the platform and big-name advertisers fled in droves. Now, in a somewhat rare move for the richest man

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Thinking about getting a new mobile plan? These are the best phone carriers in the US

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-17 09:24:27

When you think of U.S. carriers, what comes to mind? For many, it’s Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile — the three biggest networks in the country. But are they really the best carriers? For a lot of people, the answer could be no. Despite their mixed (and largely undeserved) reputation, prepaid services often offer better value and flexibility. In this guide, we’ll jump right in and explore the best carriers in the US market for 2025, whether they run their own networks or operate on an existing netw

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Save $50 on the already affordable Apple Mac Mini M4

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-17 12:23:05

Apple, previously known for its usually overpriced products, now offers some of the most competitive computers around. The perfect example is the Apple Mac Mini M4, which is usually only $599 and leaves almost all competitors in its price range in the dust. Today, you can actually get it for less, thanks to a $50 discount that takes the cost down to $549. Get the Apple Mac Mini M4 for $549 ($50 off) This offer is available from Amazon. The deal is for the base model with an Apple M4 processor,

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YouTube Premium Lite is coming to the US for the first time, but there’s a catch for music lovers

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-17 12:47:33

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube plans to launch a “Premium Lite” plan. This plan will allow users to watch videos, except for music videos, without ads. Premium Lite will be announced soon for the US, Australia, Germany, and Thailand. Late last year, there were reports of users seeing offers to subscribe to YouTube Premium Lite, a cheaper alternative to Premium that ended in 2023. At the time, a spokesperson for Google told Android Authority that the company was “testing a

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Apple may have just solved my biggest iPhone 17 Air worry

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-16 12:34:28

Apple’s latest product, the iPhone 16e, has a lot going for it. But for me personally, it’s not the new model I’m most excited about. This fall’s iPhone 17 Air wins that prize, and one key detail of today’s launch has alleviated my biggest concern about that device: battery life. Ultra-thin design can be both a strength and weakness This fall, Apple is expected to launch four new iPhones once again. The lineup will look like this: iPhone 17 iPhone 17 Air iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max La

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What does the e stand for in iPhone 16e?

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-12-17 04:02:53

The rumors turned out to be correct, even if most were styling it with a capital E rather than a lower-case one: the iPhone SE 4 is officially named the iPhone 16e. One question is what the e stands for. Apple has often been vague about the meaning of suffices like S, R, and SE when appended to various iPhone models, but it did provide an answer this time … Majin Bu was correct Leaker Majin Bu was first to suggest the new name, at the beginning of January, and was correct with all the details

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Kuo: Another new Apple chip is coming to iPhone 17 lineup, following C1 debut

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-17 08:20:28

Apple just launched its brand new C1 modem yesterday with the iPhone 16e. But there’s another new Apple-designed chip coming soon, and per one report, it’s coming to the full iPhone 17 lineup. New Apple-made Wi-Fi chip coming to full iPhone 17 line Rumors have indicated for a while that Apple’s connectivity ambitions have contributed to a couple main internal projects. There are the 5G modem projects, which include the new C1 and future C-class successors. But Apple has also been working on

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Apple’s most puzzling iPhone 16e decision is being corrected

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-12-17 08:27:47

A number of case makers are rising to the challenge and fixing Apple’s most baffling design decision for its latest iPhone. Apple removed an invisible iPhone feature Apple’s new iPhone 16e, which starts at $599, is a competitive product against the $799 iPhone 16 and $999 iPhone 16 Pro. Apple effectively reduced the entry cost for using Apple Intelligence by $200. Apple reached this price by using a less capable camera, less wifi and cellular performance, and dropping the Camera Control from

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Deals: M4 Mac mini up to $105 off, M3 MacBook Air $400 off original price, M4 MacBook Pro $1,399, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2025-12-17 08:45:01

All of the day’s best deals on Apple gear are now up for grabs headlined by a rare discount on the latest M4 Mac mini lineup. You’ll find all of the stock configurations marked down at Amazon for the first time in months with offers starting from $549 and up to $105 in savings. We then move over to the MacBook lineup – the latest M3 Airs with 16GB of RAM are now starting from $899, which is $200 off of the new list prices and $400 under the price they fetched before the RAM upgrade, as well as t

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Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 Is Live: The Thing and Human Torch Join the Battle

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Apple pulls end-to-end encryption in UK, spurning backdoors for gov’t spying

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The OnePlus Watch 3 has an unfixable but endearing typo

Apple pulls encryption feature from UK over government spying demands

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iPhone 16e vs iPhone 14: No-brainer upgrade?

‘Tripsy’ trip planner app can now convert currencies and show nearby places

I put my heart and soul into this AI but nobody cares

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Kuo: Another new Apple chip is coming to iPhone 17 lineup, following C1 debut

Apple’s most puzzling iPhone 16e decision is being corrected

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