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If you’re concerned about privacy, then you’ll want to make sure that your smart TV doesn’t have a camera – and that you disable it if it does.

OpenAI adds stricter limits for teens asking about firearms

The company said these tighter restrictions apply even if the question asked “appears harmless.”

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While Windows has some built-in tools to help you keep your PC running smoothly, there’s a better option.

What is AssistiveTouch on your Apple Watch and when should you use it?

Your Apple Watch can respond to simple hand and finger gestures with AssistiveTouch. Learn how to set it up, toggle it off and when it’s actually helps.

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The iPod hasn’t been sold for some time, but dedicated fans are keeping it alive with mods and complete refreshes.

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Vibe-coded clones of Adobe software are shaking things up.

The simple reason hardware accelerated GPU scheduling isn’t the best fit for cheap GPUs

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The iPhone 18 Pro Max is a brilliant phone, but not everyone wants to live in Apple’s walled garden. This is the closest competitor Android can offer.

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