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Ticket reseller sued for illegally buying over 2,000 Taylor Swift tickets

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-06 00:58:07

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. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Federal Trade Commission is suing a ticket broker for allegedly using “illegal means” to buy up hundreds of thousands of live event tickets, including for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour. Key Investment Group, which also does business as Epic Seats, TotalTickets.co

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Asus has the new world’s fastest OLED monitor at 720Hz, and it’s dripping with style

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2026-02-06 02:31:13

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. We might have a new king of esports gaming monitors — one with fewer compromises than usual. Asus has just announced the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W at Gamescom 2025. Not only does it offer a 26.5-inch 2560 x 1440 QHD OLED screen at a blazing-fast 540Hz, it’s also a dual-mode panel that can switch to a practically unheard-of 720Hz refresh rat

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CPG startup Keychain snags $30M to build in India, grow in the US

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2026-02-05 22:00:00

Keychain, a U.S. startup that helps consumer brands find manufacturing partners, has raised $30 million in fresh funding as it looks to scale its India-based development team to drive growth in North America. While headquartered in New York, Keychain operates as a distributed company with its core engineering and product development centered in India. The startup is doubling down on this model with the new funding, aiming to grow its engineering, product design, and analytics teams in Gurugram

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Meta rolls out AI-powered translations to creators globally, starting with English and Spanish

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-02-06 02:20:01

Meta is rolling out an AI-powered voice translation feature to all users on Facebook and Instagram globally, the company announced on Tuesday. The new feature, which is available in any market where Meta AI is available, allows creators to translate content into other languages so it can be viewed by a broader audience. The feature was first announced at Meta’s Connect developer conference last year, where the company said it would pilot test automatic translations of creators’ voices in reels

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Databricks CEO says fresh $1B will help him attack a new AI database market

techcrunch.com Julie Bort 2026-02-06 02:48:35

Databricks is in the process of closing a fresh round at a $100 billion valuation, sources confirmed to TechCrunch. The round was originally reported by the Wall Street Journal. A source familiar with the deal tells TechCrunch exclusively the new round is about $1 billion, and was wildly oversubscribed. Databricks, best known for its data analytics products, refrained from selling even more equity because it didn’t need cash for operations after its once record-breaking $10 billion raise at a $

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Stop children using VPNs to watch porn, ministers told

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-02-05 17:39:49

Stop children using VPNs to watch porn, ministers told 11 hours ago Share Save Ottilie Mitchell BBC News Charlotte Sexton BBC Newsnight Share Save Getty Images The government needs to stop children using virtual private networks (VPNs) to bypass age checks on porn sites, the children's commissioner for England has said. Dame Rachel de Souza told BBC Newsnight it was "absolutely a loophole that needs closing" and called for age verification on VPNs. VPNs can disguise your location online - all

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Trump administration reportedly weighs 10% stake in Intel via CHIPS Act grants, making government top shareholder

cnbc.com Dylan Butts 2026-02-06 06:03:22

Lip-Bu Tan, chief executive officer of Intel Corp., departs following a meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. Alex Wroblewski | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Trump administration is discussing taking a 10% stake in Intel , according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday, in a deal that could see the U.S. government become the chipmaker's largest stakeholder. As part of a potential deal, the government is also considering converting some or all of Intel's grants f

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T-Mobile rural coverage has suddenly improved for some over the weekend, what’s behind it?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-06 05:21:44

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile customers are now roaming on US Cellular’s network after the recent acquisition, boosting coverage in many rural areas, especially across the Midwest. For now, US Cellular towers show up as extended roaming with no extra charges, but the networks will fully merge in the coming months for a more seamless experience. The deal could potentially hurt Verizon and AT&T, which relied on US Cellular roaming in rural regions—T-Mobile may eventually cu

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AirPods Pro 2 seem set for another surprise upgrade at iPhone 17 event

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-06 05:16:07

AirPods Pro 2 are three years old, but rumors indicate they’re not going anywhere just yet. In fact, in the absence of AirPods Pro 3, leaks indicate Apple could debut another big software upgrade for AirPods Pro 2 at its iPhone 17 event. Here’s what’s coming. Live Translation coming to AirPods soon, per iOS 26 leak Last week, my colleague Marcus Mendes found an image in the iOS 26 beta that revealed a new AirPods feature coming soon: Live Translation. This capability had long been anticipated

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Apple TV+ comedy Palm Royale gets season 2 release date

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-06 06:04:06

Apple TV+ has been having a strong year all around, but especially with comedies and sci-fi series. And the streamer just announced the release date for one of its most high-profile, star-studded comedy’s returns: Palm Royale season 2 is coming soon. Palm Royale season 2 coming to Apple TV+ this November Apple TV+ has its best-ever fall lineup of TV shows and movies coming, and it’s now added another debut. Palm Royale season 2 will premiere Wednesday, November 12 on Apple TV+. Weekly episode

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There's a Hollow Knight: Silksong livestream on April 21 at 10:30AM ET

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-06 05:32:20

Is it finally happening? Team Cherry just announced a livestream for the long-anticipated sequel Hollow Knight: Silksong. It takes place on August 21 at 10:30AM ET. The company says it will be making a "special announcement" about the game. We don't exactly know what this announcement will be, but it's starting to feel like a release date or at least a release window. Rumors have been swirling that the title would finally be getting a release date during this week's Gamescom festivities, with G

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Sony Inzone launches new peripherals in collaboration with Fnatic

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-06 06:00:37

Inzone dropped a fresh batch of gaming peripherals today. Sony introduced the Inzone line in 2022 and it offers peripherals such as monitors and earbuds for gaming consumers. The new wave of gaming gear was developed with major esports organization Fnatic, and the specs are meant to target competitive players. All of the items are available for pre-order today. The lineup includes a pair of audio devices: the Inzone H9 II Wireless Gaming Headset and the Inzone E9 In-Ear Monitor. The H9 II heads

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This Anker 5K magnetic power bank is on sale for only $28

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-06 06:15:05

The Anker 621 MagGo power bank is on sale for just $28 via Amazon, which is a discount of 30 percent. The deal applies to all five colorways, and there are some snazzy options to choose from. This particular model didn't make our list of the best power banks, but plenty of other Anker products did. The 621 MagGo is equipped with magnets that attach to the back of certain iPhone models, which makes it easy to charge up the handset while still using it. The 5,000 mAh device can juice up the lates

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Sony and Microsoft continue to make nice with Halo x Helldivers 2 crossover

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-06 06:50:25

Helldivers 2 is getting a Halo crossover. On August 26, gear inspired by Halo 3: ODST will be available in the Sony-published Helldivers game. Practically speaking, this is about some new armor, guns and abilities — just another Tuesday in the gaming world. But symbolically, it evokes Sonic the Hedgehog's first appearance on a Nintendo console. The crossover's arrival coincides with Helldivers 2's arrival on Xbox Series X/S. (That's also on August 26.) It also comes amid rumors that Halo: The M

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Elastic rejects claims of a zero-day RCE flaw in Defend EDR

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-06 06:41:26

Enterprise search and security company Elastic is rejecting reports of a zero-day vulnerability impacting its Defend endpoint detection and response (EDR) product. The company's statement follows a blog post from a company called AshES Cybersecurity claiming to have discovered a remote code execution (RCE) flaw in Elastic Defend that would allow an attacker to bypass EDR protections. Elastic’s Security Engineering team "conducted a thorough investigation" but could not find "evidence supportin

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I tested Sony's new premium gaming headphones, and can't go back to boring audio

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-02-06 06:00:00

Sony InZone H9 II ZDNET's key takeaways Sony's InZone H9 II headset is available now for $349. Their 360-degree spatial sound allows for immersive audio (especially for FPS games) while the detachable mic turns them into a great pair of everyday headphones. The black matte texture is a fingerprint magnet. View now at Sony View now at Amazon more buying choices Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Sony just released its la

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10 open-source apps I recommend every Windows user download - for free

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-06 06:09:56

LibreOffice / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways If Windows is your OS of choice, consider these open-source apps. There are tons of open-source apps for just about any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. I've been using open-source software for a very long time. In fact, the last time I didn't use open-source software, Bill Clinton was president o

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CEO pay at top US companies accelerates at fastest pace in 4 years

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-06 06:16:22

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Guile bindings for Sway window manager

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-02 06:43:19

Guile Swayer I am an Emacs user and previously used StumpWM , an X11 window manager written in Common Lisp . I believe window managers should be scriptable because the level of workflow customization required by users often exceeds what can be achieved with simple configuration parameters (see my workflow below for a clearer understanding of why this is the case). Unfortunately, Sway/i3 lacks a straightforward programmable interface for customization. This project provides complete control over

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Positron, a New Data Science IDE

news.ycombinator.com Posit Team 2026-02-06 04:20:25

We are excited to introduce Positron, a free, next-generation Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for data science by Posit PBC. Positron brings the spectrum of exploration and production work together in one environment so you can move from ideation to insight to application without switching context. Ultimately, we have taken all the learnings from the 14+ years of building RStudio, and applied them to a new platform that treats Python and R as equals. It is a great time to start using P

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Emacs as your video-trimming tool

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-06 06:22:01

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Billie Piper Wanted to Go American for ‘Wednesday’ Because She’s Tired of Playing Brits

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2026-02-06 06:00:00

The iconic Bad Wolf from Doctor Who has been playing a mysterious werewolf music teacher in Wednesday season two, and viewers have been left wondering what Billie Piper has up her flowy sleeves on the show. She, alongside whoever Lady Gaga will be playing when the Netflix show returns, remains another intriguing new addition to the show’s stacked ensemble. Piper’s turn as Isadora Capri marks a departure for the actress, whom director Tim Burton cast as a former child prodigy not too unlike Wedn

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Sony Inzone H9 II Review: The Best-Sounding Gaming Headset for PC and PS5

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-02-06 06:00:09

You don’t need to do much more to sell me on a pro-level gaming headset than Sony did with its latest Inzone H9 II. Take the Sony WH-1000XM6 ANC headphones—currently the crème de la crème in both sound quality and active noise cancellation—and stick a mic on them, wash your hands, and call it a day. It was never going to be that simple. The Sony Inzone H9 II is simply the best-sounding gaming headset you can get right now. But for $350, you expect perfection, and you won’t find that with the H9

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New York City Is Stuck With a $45 Million EV Fleet That’s Glitchy as Hell

gizmodo.com Riley Gutiérrez Mcdermid 2026-02-06 06:50:14

There’s going green for the sake of the planet, and then there’s going green as part of a policy initiative that winds up buying a bunch of glitch-plagued electric vehicles from a company that went bankrupt and can no longer service them. The latter is the exact story of a New York-based company called American Lease, which has spent around $45 million for 2,800 cars from Fisker, a now-dead EV startup that only made 11,000 of that model in its short life anyway, and is now using them as part of

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How to Watch 'KPop Demon Hunters' in Theaters for Two Days Only

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-06 05:42:54

Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters is getting a short sing-along run in theaters, which means fans can belt out the film's catchy songs with a real-life crowd. Let's just hope there aren't any demons lurking around. A sing-along version of KPop Demon Hunters -- the streaming service's most-watched original animated movie ever -- will hit movie theater screens this weekend in countries including the US and Canada. The Netflix film premiered June 20 and follows superstars and covert demon hunters Rumi,

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I'm Enjoying Sony's New Inzone H9 II Gaming Headset but Its Price Is Startling

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-06 06:00:00

Sony isn't so known for its PC gaming accessories, but it's trying to change that by leveling up and broadening its Inzone line with five new accessories. These include the upgraded flagship Inzone H9 II wireless headset ($350), Inzone E9 in-ear monitors ($150), Inzone KBD-H75 keyboard ($300), Inzone Mouse-A gaming mouse ($150) and two mousepads, all of which were developed in collaboration with the prominent esports team Fnatic, and are optimized for first-person shooters. They're available now

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La Liga Soccer: Stream Real Madrid vs. Osasuna Live From Anywhere

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-06 06:00:08

It's a new era for Real Madrid as the Spanish giant plays its first La Liga game under the leadership of Xabi Alonso, with a tricky season opener against an Osasuna team that is also under new management. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the match isn't available there. Real played out an underwhelming campaign last term under Carlo Ancelotti, with Los Blancos finishing second

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Apple Is Making All Four iPhone 17 Models in India in a Big Pivot From China, Report Says

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-06 06:02:00

Apple is manufacturing all four of its iPhone 17 models in India ahead of next month's launch, according to Bloomberg. That marks a first for the company, as it tries to mitigate the effects of President Donald Trump's tariffs on products produced in China. The production is taking place at five Indian factories. Tata Group is managing half of the manufacturing in new plants in the southern state Tamil Nadu and Taiwan's Foxconn will be manufacturing iPhones near the Bangalore airport. India ha

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Best Outdoor Games to Play in 2025

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-06 06:10:00

Pickleball started to gain attention during the COVID-19 pandemic when people discovered it was a sport that could be played outdoors. Pickleball is a mix of tennis, ping-pong and badminton and is played using a tennis net, wooden paddles and a small ball. It can be played with two people (similar to tennis) or four people with two players making up one team. It's the ideal game to play if you have enough people at your get-together and the best part is it often comes in portable kits. The Fran

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I Tried Inzone's New Gaming Mouse. It Made My Aim Better

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-06 06:15:00

During a heated game of Marvel Rivals, my team raids the Asgard throne room. An enemy healer playing Dagger is in the distance, working their way down the stairs to the control point, so my job as Punisher is to pull hard and focus fire on them as soon as possible. My aim tracks their movement and I whittle away their health bar before they can retreat behind a pillar, securing an important elimination to start the fight. I owe my success in that scuffle to the Inzone Mouse-A, a wireless gaming

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Ticket reseller sued for illegally buying over 2,000 Taylor Swift tickets

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