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TikTok user donates AirTag-tracked sneakers to Red Cross, things get… interesting

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-25 19:27:29

Ever wonder where your donated clothes actually go? One TikTok user decided to find out by slipping an AirTag inside a pair of sneakers, dropping them off at a Red Cross bin, and tracking their journey with the Find My app. In a now-viral video (via MacMagazine), TikTok user Moe.Ha documents how he tucked an AirTag into a pair of sneakers before dropping them off at a Red Cross donation bin in Munich. Five days and a few border crossings later, the sneakers resurfaced in a second-hand shop near

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Meta Scores AI Fair Use Court Victory but Judge Warns Such Wins Won't Always Be the Case

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-25 17:32:00

AI companies scored another victory in court this week. Meta on Wednesday won a motion for partial summary judgment in its favor in Kadrey v. Meta, a case brought by 13 authors alleging the company infringed on their copyright protections by illegally using their books to train its Llama AI models. The ruling comes two days after a similar victory for Claude maker Anthropic. But Judge Vince Chhabria stressed in his order that this ruling should be limited and doesn't absolve Meta of future clai

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Meta Scores AI Fair Use Court Victory, but Judge Warns Such Wins Won't Always Be the Case

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-26 03:32:36

AI companies scored another victory in court this week. Meta on Wednesday won a motion for partial summary judgment in its favor in Kadrey v. Meta, a case brought by 13 authors alleging the company infringed on their copyright protections by illegally using their books to train its Llama AI models. The ruling comes two days after a similar victory for Claude maker Anthropic. But Judge Vince Chhabria stressed in his order that this ruling should be limited and doesn't absolve Meta of future clai

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Hisense’s latest smart air conditioner is on sale for just $249.99

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2025-08-26 03:21:45

Staying cool during the summer is about more than comfort; being overly hot can accelerate the aging process and be the difference between life and death. The NIH has guidance on how to handle hot weather, including a recommendation to stay in a place with air conditioning, if possible. Luckily for those in warmer climates, Hisense’s BTUWC08W25A, its latest smart air conditioner, is on sale for $249.99 ($50 off) at Amazon, which is its lowest price ever. I’ve tested a previous-gen window air co

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Why your AC isn't blowing cold air - and 5 easy and quick ways to fix it

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-26 07:55:30

Yuga Kurita/Getty Images It always happens during a heatwave. That moment of sinking dread when your AC unit kicks on, but instead of a refreshing blast of arctic air, you're met with a weak, lukewarm breeze. Then panic sets in. Is the AC dead? Is this going to cost a fortune? How will I get to sleep tonight in this stifling heat and humidity? While a truly broken AC unit can indeed be a headache and an expense, the good news is that it's not always a catastrophic failure. The reason your syst

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Anthros Chair V2 Review: Surprisingly Great

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-08-26 19:03:00

It's rare for me to keep sitting on a chair I'm reviewing well after I've given it enough testing time. Usually, I want to hop back on my Herman Miller Embody, which feels just right for my body. But the Anthros V2 has been a pleasant surprise. It's been on my radar for several months, thanks to endless Instagram marketing reels, but honestly, those just made me even more skeptical. Anthros is a newcomer to the scene, only launching the first version of the chair in 2023. It makes grand claims

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What Makes a Phone Ethical? I Talked With Someone Who Builds One to Find Out

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-26 23:25:03

Fairphone is a David among Goliaths in the phone world. We're talking about a tiny Dutch social enterprise that shipped just over 100,000 phones in 2023, versus tech giants such as Apple and Samsung, which routinely ship hundreds of millions of phones annually. On Wednesday, Fairphone CEO Raymond van Eck unveiled the latest device, the sixth generation, in its family of phones. Intended to be known simply as the Fairphone (but in reality more likely to be referred to as the Fairphone 6), this m

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The best MacBook for 2025: Which Apple laptop should you buy?

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-27 06:01:26

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . As expected, Apple didn’t reveal any new hardware during WWDC this year. The event is typically reserved for announcing software and services upgrades, so we're not surprised. That means our recommendations for the best MacBooks remain the M4 MacBook Air for most people, the M4 MacBook

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I found an AirTag alternative that's just as good but for half the price

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-27 05:45:12

ZDNET's key takeaways The Spigen Tag Me Bluetooth trackers are available for $39 for a four-pack These trackers perform as well as the AirTag yet are half the price; they have a small loop to attach to items without purchasing separate accessories Unfortunately, they only work with the Apple Find My network. $39.99 at Amazon I've learned to add Bluetooth trackers to my frequently lost items the hard way. My husband is forgetful, and we have three little kids who are still learning to look aft

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Finally, a wallet tracker as effective as an AirTag (and you won't believe the price)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-27 09:35:11

ZDNET's key takeaways The SwitchBot Wallet Tracker Card is on sale right now for under $20. This slim wallet tracker works with Bluetooth and the Apple Find My network, is IP67 waterproof, and is almost as reliable as an Apple AirTag. It only works with iOS, not Android, and its battery isn't replaceable or rechargeable. $17.99 at Amazon The SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card is on sale for only $18 on Amazon. Losing stuff is a huge issue in my home. My husband constantly loses his keys and wallet

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Apple’s C1 is coming to this product next, and skipping the rest

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-27 23:58:35

When Apple launched its iPhone 16e earlier this year, it included a brand new component: the C1 modem. But more recent devices like the M3 iPad Air and A16 iPad haven’t included it. Here’s where the C1 will appear next, and which products are not expected to get it. Why the C1 modem was worth the wait For many years, Apple has been working to develop its own cellular modem tech. Absent that tech being ready, the company has had to rely on Qualcomm to supply 5G modems for its devices. While Qu

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Tired of upgrading your phone? This sustainable Android lets you do your own repairs

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-08-27 23:07:45

If you're tired of your phone being out of date every two years, there may finally be an answer. The Fairphone (Gen. 6) is here, and while it might appear at first glance to be a generic, midrange Android phone, its design is something unique. Also: Why I recommend this budget Android phone to most people over Samsung and Google Like the Fairphone (Gen. 5) that debuted in 2023, the latest Fairphone is focused on sustainability. The company uses ethically sourced materials, pays fair wages to

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Amazon Sells the 2025 MacBook Air Without a Profit Margin, Now Much Cheaper Than on Apple’s Official Site

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-27 23:51:52

Apple stands out as one of the most premium brands, regularly launching updated versions of its popular MacBook Air. To protect its image, Apple almost never cuts prices on new models—especially right after release. However, Amazon occasionally offers major deals on Apple products, and these are worth watching for. This year, the brand-new MacBook Air 2025 with the powerful M4 chip and 256GB storage has hit an all-time low price. By combining an instant discount with a $49 coupon, the price dro

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Anthropic destroyed millions of print books to build its AI models

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-27 23:00:03

On Monday, court documents revealed that AI company Anthropic spent millions of dollars physically scanning print books to build Claude, an AI assistant similar to ChatGPT. In the process, the company cut millions of print books from their bindings, scanned them into digital files, and threw away the originals solely for the purpose of training AI—details buried in a copyright ruling on fair use whose broader fair use implications we reported yesterday. The 32-page legal decision tells the stor

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Tired of upgrading your phone? This new, sustainable Android lets you do your own repairs

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-08-28 03:06:32

Fairphone If you're tired of your phone being out of date every two years, there may finally be an answer. The Fairphone (Gen. 6) is here, and while it might appear at first glance to be a generic, midrange Android phone, its design is something unique. Also: Why I recommend this budget Android phone to most people over Samsung and Google Like the Fairphone (Gen. 5) that debuted in 2023, the latest Fairphone is focused on sustainability. The company uses ethically sourced materials, pays fai

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AirTag 2 rumor highlights what Android’s trackers could do better

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-28 11:10:59

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Apple’s AirTag 2 may offer both low and very low battery alerts. Most Android trackers still rely on a single vague low-battery warning. The AirTag 2 is expected to launch in the fall, likely alongside the next iPhone. Bluetooth trackers are supposed to give you peace of mind, but there’s always the risk that they’ll silently die on you when you need them most. That’s why one rumored battery management upgrade to Apple’s upcoming AirTag 2 could be a s

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AirPods Max 2: Here’s what rumors say is coming next

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-28 11:49:57

AirPods Max debuted nearly five years ago, and aside from a minor USB-C revision last year, there’s never been a proper AirPods Max 2. But Apple is preparing a true next generation model. Here’s what we know so far about AirPods Max 2. Lighter weight design When AirPods Max launched in 2020, users found a lot to like about the over-ear headphones, but two complaints stood out: the $550 price tag was expensive and they were fairly heavy to wear Remind you of any other products? AirPods Max 2

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Bill Gates-backed Airloom begins building its first power plant

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-08-28 09:10:00

Wind power has run into some headwinds, and not the kind that spin its turbines. Recently, President Trump has decided to wage war against the technology, an unwelcome bit of friction that coincides with rising costs in recent years. Onshore wind power went for $61 per megawatt-hour last year, according to Lazard, bucking a decade-long downward trend. “We have a lot of headwinds,” acknowledges Neal Rickner, CEO of wind startup Airloom Energy. But he also argues that his company, which takes a

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Bill Gates-backed AirLoom begins building its first power plant

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-08-28 19:10:00

Wind power has run into some headwinds, and not the kind that spin its turbines. Recently, President Trump has decided to wage war against the technology, an unwelcome bit of friction that coincides with rising costs in recent years. Onshore wind power went for $61 per megawatt-hour last year, according to Lazard, bucking a decade-long downward trend. “We have a lot of headwinds,” acknowledges Neal Rickner, CEO of wind startup AirLoom Energy. But he also argues that his company, which takes a

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The modular Fairphone 6 offers two-day battery life and a modern design

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-28 23:36:34

With the flagship smartphone market in a continued state of stagnation and more people making an effort to be more sustainable with their tech purchases, it feels like a good time for the Fairphone 6 to arrive. It’s been nearly two years since the Fairphone 5 first launched, and as you’d expect, its successor is another highly repairable modular smartphone designed to last you a long time. The Fairphone 6 is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, and ships with a 4415mAh battery that Fairpho

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Want a Sustainable Phone? The Modular Fairphone 6 Could Be the Answer

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-28 18:24:00

Sustainable tech leader Fairphone unveiled its latest modular device on Thursday at an event in Amsterdam, presenting a clear challenge to mainstream phone-makers everywhere. The Fairphone 6 is a fully repairable phone built to last, with what the company says is its lowest carbon footprint yet. Fairphone is a phone-maker like no other. Rather than being just another tech company making a generic Android phone, Fairphone is a value-driven Dutch social enterprise that sources materials ethically

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Insta360’s new wireless mic looks no bigger than an Apple AirTag

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-08-28 23:10:45

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Having already secured a strong foothold in the action cam market with its Ace Pro lineup, Insta360 is now challenging DJI, Shure, and Rode with the company’s first wireless microphone. Looking comparable in size to an Apple AirTag, the Insta360 Mic Air is one of the smallest and lightest wireless mics now available while still offering up to 10

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Want a Sustainable Phone? The Modular Fairphone 6 Could Be The Answer

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-29 04:24:00

Sustainable tech leader Fairphone unveiled its latest modular device on Thursday at an event in Amsterdam, presenting a clear challenge to mainstream phone-makers everywhere. The Fairphone 6 is a fully repairable phone built to last, with what the company says is its lowest carbon footprint yet. Fairphone is a phone-maker like no other. Rather than being just another tech company making a generic Android phone, Fairphone is a value-driven Dutch social enterprise that sources materials ethically

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Apple MacBook Air M4 deals: Both the 13-inch and 15-inch models are on sale!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-29 02:42:19

MacBooks used to be known as overpriced, but things have changed since the release of Apple’s M-series chips. Apple laptops, while not exactly cheap, are now closer to high-end laptops. As such, their price is now considered an excellent deal for what you get, especially if you can find them on sale, such as today. Buy the Apple MacBook Air M4 13-Inch for just $849.99 ($149.01 off) Buy the Apple MacBook Air M4 15-Inch for just $1,049 ($150 off) These offers are available from Amazon, but they a

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Fairphone Gen 6 is here with a modular design that gives you even more freedom

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-29 14:00:51

Supplied by Fairphone TL;DR Fairphone has announced the Fairphone Gen 6 smartphone. The phone maintains a repairable, modular design, but now has accessories that attach to its back. The Fairphone Gen 6 has a recommended price of ~$695, while a deGoogled version will be available in the US for $899. Fairphone has made a name for itself over the years thanks to its repairable designs, long update policies, and sustainable approach to smartphone manufacturing. We’ve been expecting a new phone

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The BOOX Note Air 4C is a powerful Android E-Ink tablet for more than just reading

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-29 15:00:45

BOOX Note Air 4C The BOOX Note Air 4C is a powerful and flexible E-Ink tablet that blends the open ecosystem of Android 13 with a vibrant color display and useful stylus support. It’s ideal for avid readers, digital note-takers, and anyone who wants more than a basic e-reader, without diving into the distractions of a full-blown tablet. As a bibliophile with limited storage space in my home, I’ve relied on a Kindle to house my personal library for more than a decade. After all, you can’t habitu

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Bunker Busters probably failed to penetrate Iranian concrete

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-29 15:02:26

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, following a spate of unprecedented aerial attacks that Israel carried out against Iran just days before, the United States joined the war and used bunker-busting bombs to strike three key Iranian nuclear sites and their underground bunkers: the Fordow fuel-enrichment plant, the Natanz nuclear facility, and the Isfahan nuclear technology center. Operation Midnight Hammer, the Pentagon’s codename for the strikes on Iran, marks the first-ever use of the Massive Ordnance

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Want a Sustainable Android? The Modular Fairphone 6 Delivers

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-29 14:24:00

Sustainable tech leader Fairphone unveiled its latest modular device on Thursday at an event in Amsterdam, presenting a clear challenge to mainstream phone-makers everywhere. The Fairphone 6 is a fully repairable Android phone built to last, with what the company says is its lowest carbon footprint yet. Fairphone is a phone-maker like no other. Rather than being just another tech company making a generic Android phone, Fairphone is a value-driven Dutch social enterprise that sources materials e

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Best Tower Fans for 2025: We Found What Beats the Heat

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-29 16:00:00

Why I like it: In ultrahigh-end tower fans, Dyson is awfully tough to beat. Its latest, the Dyson TP07, is a behemoth with king-size activated carbon and glass HEPA air filters hugging the base intake. That allows it to purify the air it puts out, removing things like dust and allergens from the air you breathe. Dyson claims it can catch particles as small as 0.3 microns wide. You don't have to spend that much on every air purifier but if you want a combo option this is the elite choice. The D

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The smaller Fairphone 6 introduces swappable accessories

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-08-29 14:00:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Fairphone has announced its latest repairable smartphone, nearly two years after introducing the last upgrade. The new Fairphone 6 is smaller and 9 percent lighter than its predecessor, but it includes a larger 4,415mAh battery — easily replaceable by removing just seven screws — that will power the phone for up to 53 hours on a full charge. It’s

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TikTok user donates AirTag-tracked sneakers to Red Cross, things get… interesting

Meta Scores AI Fair Use Court Victory but Judge Warns Such Wins Won't Always Be the Case

Meta Scores AI Fair Use Court Victory, but Judge Warns Such Wins Won't Always Be the Case

Hisense’s latest smart air conditioner is on sale for just $249.99

Why your AC isn't blowing cold air - and 5 easy and quick ways to fix it

Anthros Chair V2 Review: Surprisingly Great

What Makes a Phone Ethical? I Talked With Someone Who Builds One to Find Out

The best MacBook for 2025: Which Apple laptop should you buy?

I found an AirTag alternative that's just as good but for half the price

Finally, a wallet tracker as effective as an AirTag (and you won't believe the price)

Apple’s C1 is coming to this product next, and skipping the rest

Tired of upgrading your phone? This sustainable Android lets you do your own repairs

Amazon Sells the 2025 MacBook Air Without a Profit Margin, Now Much Cheaper Than on Apple’s Official Site

Anthropic destroyed millions of print books to build its AI models

Tired of upgrading your phone? This new, sustainable Android lets you do your own repairs

AirTag 2 rumor highlights what Android’s trackers could do better

AirPods Max 2: Here’s what rumors say is coming next

Bill Gates-backed Airloom begins building its first power plant

Bill Gates-backed AirLoom begins building its first power plant

The modular Fairphone 6 offers two-day battery life and a modern design

Want a Sustainable Phone? The Modular Fairphone 6 Could Be the Answer

Insta360’s new wireless mic looks no bigger than an Apple AirTag

Want a Sustainable Phone? The Modular Fairphone 6 Could Be The Answer

Apple MacBook Air M4 deals: Both the 13-inch and 15-inch models are on sale!

Fairphone Gen 6 is here with a modular design that gives you even more freedom

The BOOX Note Air 4C is a powerful Android E-Ink tablet for more than just reading

Bunker Busters probably failed to penetrate Iranian concrete

Want a Sustainable Android? The Modular Fairphone 6 Delivers

Best Tower Fans for 2025: We Found What Beats the Heat

The smaller Fairphone 6 introduces swappable accessories

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