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Mark Zuckerberg’s charity U-turns, ends DEI efforts

Mark Zuckerberg’s charity has eliminated its DEI programs and efforts just weeks after assuring staff it would continue supporting DEI efforts, The Guardian reports. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), co-founded by Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan, will end internal DEI programs and no longer provide “social advocacy funding,” which provided grants for racial equity and immigration reforms. In a staff email obtained by The Guardian, Marc Malandro, the COO of CZI, said the organization

Sharing to group chats in Google Messages could soon get much easier (APK teardown)

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The latest Google Messages beta has revealed that Google is working on integrating group chats with the Android share sheet. This will allow users to share content to group chats directly from other apps, saving them a few clicks. Thanks to the recent RCS push from iPhone users, we’re seeing group chats return for Android users where they don’t feel as alienated as before. Google Messages has a pretty decent group chat feature, but there’s definitely

OPPO’s Find N5 is ready to challenge your foldable expectations

TL;DR OPPO introduces the Find N5, the thinnest book-style foldable around measuring just 8.5mm thick closed. Fully expanded, the phone offers an expansive 8.12-inch internal screen, with OPPO’s least prominent crease to date. While the Find N5 is being made available internationally, those plans don’t include US sales. Foldable smartphones penetrated the mainstream years ago, but there’s still plenty of room for manufacturers to innovate. The allure of having a tablet-sized screen ready to u

The new iPhone 16e is virtually free with these T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile trade-in deals

TL;DR T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile are offering the iPhone 16e for free with eligible trade-ins. T-Mobile users can get the iPhone 16e for free with eligible trade-ins on Magenta Max, Go5G Plus, and Go5G Next plans. On most other plans, you can get it for free when adding a new line or get up to $500 off with a trade-in. Customers can get the iPhone 16e for free when they join Metro Flex Up or Metro Flex Plus, with 12 months of service credits. Apple launched the iPhone 16e yesterday, comin

The Oppo Find N5 is an impressive, very thin foldable with a giant battery

Oppo is back with a new foldable, and the Find N5 is a technically impressive balance of thinness and power. Skipping over the whole unlucky number four thing (this is technically the fourth iteration of the Find foldable), the company claims its latest book-style foldable is the world’s thinnest at 8.92mm. That's not a lot thicker than a typical flagship phone. Despite that, the Find N5 has a 6.62-inch outer display and an 8.12-inch inner screen which, Oppo says, features multiple durability im

xAI's Grok 3 is available for free to everyone 'for a short time'

You can now access xAI's most advanced large language model, Grok 3, even if you don't pay for a subscription on X. Grok 3 is available for free "for a short time," according to xAI founder Elon Musk, though the company didn't say until what "short time" means exactly. When you go to Grok on X or the web, and when you launch the standalone app, you'll now see new "Think" and "DeepSearch" options that are only available with xAI's latest LLM family. Just make sure you're using Grok 3 instead of G

Magma: A foundation model for multimodal AI agents

User : Please provide a detailed description of the video, focusing on the main subject and the actions taking place as well as predict what is going to happen next. Magma : The video takes place in a convenience store, focusing on the checkout counter. It begins with a view of the counter displaying a sign that reads 'PICK 5 FOR $8.00' along with images of various snacks. The counter is filled with various items, including snacks and a payment terminal. An employee, wearing a black shirt with

Best Internet Providers in Minneapolis, Minnesota

What is the best internet provider in Minneapolis? Xfinity is CNET's top pick for the best internet service provider for most Minneapolis households thanks to its wide selection of plans and solid coverage throughout the area. Whether you need fast speeds for gaming and streaming or an affordable connection for everyday home usage, Xfinity's wide range of plans has options for everyone. It offers competitive prices and reliable customer support as well, making Xfinity a solid overall choice. I

Calculus Bridge: What It Is, How to Prevent It and More

The link between good oral health and general health isn't a far-fetched notion. There's many pieces about how your teeth can tell you a lot about the rest of your body. For example, poor oral hygiene can contribute to problems like heart issues. That's why it's important to focus on your oral hygiene and pay attention to what's going on with your teeth. One sign that your mouth isn't as healthy as it could be is if a calculus bridge forms. To learn more, we consulted dentists for their expert

I Tested the Oppo Find N5, and This Is What a Foldable Should Feel Like

The Oppo Find N5 appears to have achieved what foldables have long strived for, at least from a design perspective: It's ridiculously thin and feels like a normal phone when closed, with the added perk of a spacious, (almost) crease-less internal screen that's easy to navigate. Oppo's latest foldable, unveiled Thursday, is being marketed as "the world's thinnest book-style foldable when closed." And indeed, it measures only 8.93mm thick when closed – which, for reference, is just slightly thick

TurboTax Discount Codes: 20% Off | February 2025

TurboTax has been my go-to for self-filing taxes for years. It’s good enough for me—and literally millions of other users. TurboTax has quickly become a favorite among users for its easy-to-use self-filing services, along with easy access to assistance from tax professionals. TurboTax has free self-service for qualifying people, and TurboTax Live Assisted, where you file online with tax expert help if needed, and TurboTax Full Service, where a tax expert will do your taxes and review them with y

9 Best Smartwatches (2025): Apple, Wear OS, Hybrid & Kids' Watches

Other Smartwatches to Consider The number of smartwatches on the market is staggering. I’ve tested models from Tag Heuer, Citizen, Montblanc, and many other fashion brands, but most of them are simply too expensive for what you get. Here are a few options I like. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra for $650: The 47-mm Galaxy Watch Ultra (7/10, WIRED Review) is the company's Apple Watch Ultra and Garmin competitor, and it's a solid first entry i

Oppo Find N5 review: the final evolution of foldables

Oppo’s Find N5 feels like the end game for foldable phones. Not because it’s make or break for a segment of the phone market that never quite took off like manufacturers hoped it would, but because I simply don’t know where we go from here. There’s scarcely room to make the phone thinner without ditching USB-C entirely; battery life, performance, and even cameras are now on par with other flagship phones; and this time, Oppo even managed to fit wireless charging and water resistance in, too. Thi

Google Lens powering new Screen Search in Chrome for iOS

Google is more deeply integrating Lens visual search into Chrome for iOS with a new Screen Search capability that takes after Circle to Search on Android. Meanwhile, Google Lens can now recognize more unique images. Chrome on the iPhone and iPad already has an instance of Lens that lets you take a picture or analyze a screenshot. You can now “Search Screen with Google Lens” as you’re browsing the web or watching a video. Instead of manually taking a screenshot, you’ll find that new shortcut in

Blow Out the Candles, Not Your Budget – NordVPN 72% Off Birthday Sale

NordVPN turns 13, so let’s wish it the happiest birthday! We say this because NordVPN doesn’t accept gifts. It’s the opposite, as it gifts its loyal user base for its own birthday, with two exclusive incentives. Users can save up to 72% on NordVPN’s 2-year plans and get up to 1 year of NordVPN Prime for free on top. This means you pay for a 2-year plan and get 3 years instead! Let’s see what’s in store for this fiery NordVPN celebration. See At NordVPN Get Up to 1 Year of NordVPN for Free We

Best Internet Providers in Maryland

What is the best internet provider in Maryland? Looking for high speed internet in Maryland? You’re in luck. Maryland has some of the fastest internet speeds of any state, and most residents have access to at least one fiber provider. CNET recommends Verizon Fios as the best internet service provider in Maryland for most households. It offers symmetrical upload and download speeds, plus unlimited data and affordable pricing. Verizon Fios covers most of Maryland's main metro areas. Just keep in

Google Meet will now create your post-meeting to-do list

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Meet is rolling out a new “next steps” feature that uses AI to identify and organize follow-up tasks discussed during meetings. The update builds on Google Meet’s existing “Take notes for me” feature, which captures key discussion points during meetings. The feature began its gradual rollout on February 18, 2025, and is available for Google Workspace Business and Enterprise plans, as well as the Gemini Education Premium add-on. Google is takin

FREE: Blink giving away doorbells and cameras if you pay for a 1-year subscription

Roger Fingas / Android Authority All of these offers are available straight from Amazon, which happens to own the Blink brand. Again, you can only get these free products if you pay for a whole year of the Blink Plus subscription up front, which costs $100. Is the Blink Plus subscription worth it? Since you’re basically only paying for the Blink Plus subscription, it’s worth investigating whether it’s worth your $100 bucks. We would say it definitely is if you were already considering getting

Broken legs and ankles heal better if you walk on them within weeks

Twenty years ago my husband, Mark, broke his left ankle and was in a cast and on crutches for nearly two months. Last year he broke the other ankle. But this time, after surgery, his doctor surprised us by instructing Mark to walk on it two weeks later. It turns out the standard advice to stay off a broken leg bone for at least six weeks is based less on scientific evidence and more on cultural caution—physicians like to play it safe. But now studies show that complications are no more likely w

NASA Captures Devastating Tennessee Floods From Space After Winter Storm Drenches Region

A large winter storm system that moved across the East Coast over the weekend caused serious floods in Tennessee and Kentucky, as seen in newly released NASA satellite images. The images show the Mississippi River’s serpentine path in western Tennessee and eastern Arkansas and Missouri. They also show the rivers and water bodies east of the Mississippi—in Tennessee—inundated by up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) of rain over a 48-hour period. A state of emergency was declared in Tennessee after a

'Bridgerton' Season 4 Dropped a Sneak Peek: How to Watch, and What to Know

Longing to slip back into the romantic world of Lady Whistledown and the breathtaking gowns, jewels and hairdos of Netflix's Bridgerton? Season 4 is in production, and Netflix released a sneak peek to tantalize fans of life in the 'Ton. The sneak peek doesn't spoil any major plotlines, but the scenes of the masquerade ball show off beautiful gowns and tantalizing masks. The series is based on Julia Quinn's best-selling novel series, where each of the eight Bridgerton children eventually get th

These Are the SpaceX Engineers Already Working Inside the FAA

Engineers who work for Elon Musk’s SpaceX have been brought on as senior advisers to the acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), sources tell WIRED. On Sunday, Sean Duffy, secretary of the Department of Transportation, which oversees the FAA, announced in a post on X that SpaceX engineers would be visiting the Air Traffic Control System Command Center in Virginia to take what he positioned as a tour. “The safety of air travel is a nonpartisan matter,” Musk replied. “S

Google launches new secret weapon for job seekers

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out an experimental career exploration tool called Career Dreamer. The AI tool works by finding patterns between your experiences, educational background, skills, and interests. Career Dreamer can help point out your unique skills, find relevant career options, and draft cover letters and resumes. Getting the job you want can be fairly difficult for some. Even if you have plenty of experience with the skills to match, a company may end

This tiny webcam is way better than my MacBook's default - here's why

ZDNET's key takeaways The Emeet Pico+ webcam is available now on Amazon for $89 With outstanding video quality and a tiny footprint, this is the ideal webcam for on-the-go video meetings To get the best sound from the Pico+, you'll need to use the Emeet Studio app, which is only available for MacOS and Windows. View now at Amazon After almost every Zoom meeting, my first thought is, "That could have been an email." But some businesses and clients insist on those digital face-to-face meetings