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I visited Samsung’s foldable-themed pop-up pub and its alcohol-free beers tasted terrible

Following its Unpacked launch event for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Samsung briefly opened a theme pub in the middle of London.

Amazon Luna is getting a brand new Batman game next week

Batman: Caped Crusader – Chronicles’ ties in with season two of Prime Video’s animated show.

EV batteries could last much longer than experts first predicted

Modern EV batteries aren’t just holding up, they’re outperforming what was expected.

Alienware 15 review: Perfect timing for a budget gaming laptop

While its display could be nicer, Alienware’s first budget gaming laptop feels like a welcome reprieve when practically all tech is more expensive.

Meta launches new Facebook Verified badge for actual, real humans

Meta is trying to tackle scammers that are using generative AI by introducing a new kind of verification using user selfies.

Meta launches a storefront platform through Facebook Marketplace

Facebook has introduced an app called Seller that effectively professionalizes Facebook Marketplace.

More than 200 companies sign Trump’s ‘pledge’ to protect consumers from data center price rises

The Trump administration says more than 200 firms have signed onto its non-binding Ratepayer Protection Pledge.

LG promises to stop McAfee spam ads following pressure from Microsoft

Following user outcry and pressure from Microsoft, LG has agreed to stop showing McAfee pop-up spam downloaded from its monitors.

Google is expanding access to its Gemini Spark agentic AI assistant

Gemini Spark is now available to more users.

Scientists develop handheld device for measuring when your body is burning fat

The breathalyzer identifies the amount of acetone in your breath to determine if your body is in ketosis.