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NewsThis AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PC has 128GB RAM, metal feet, and even a vegan leather handle — because why not?
MINIX's Ryzen AI mini PC stuffs 128GB RAM, 126 TOPS AI compute, and networking into a chassis built for LLMs.
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NewsNYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, July 2 (game #1117)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
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NewsQuordle hints and answers for Thursday, July 2 (game #1620)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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NewsNYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, July 2 (game #851)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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Phonorecords V Settlement Proposal Emerges: Major Labels, NMPA, A2IM, and Others Say the Existing Rates ‘Should Not Be Amended Except for Continuing Inflation Adjustments’
Let the Phonorecords V showdown begin: The major labels, the NMPA, and others have reached a settlement covering stateside mechanical rates for physical formats and permanent downloads across 2028 and 2032. But the proposal, which would leave the existing Phono IV rates in place except for an annual inflation adjustment, is already eliciting criticism. The […]
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NewsPlugable 10-in-1 USB-C Hub review: This sleek and durable dock transformed my two-port laptop into a capable desktop workstation
Boost the connection options for your slimline laptop with this USB hub that will boost your port options to 10, including impressive 2.5GbE Ethernet and HDMI 2.1.
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LocalTXAfter nearly three years of construction, where does the Southeast Connector Project stand?
TxDOT’s $2.2 billion project continues to reshape I-20, Loop 820 and U.S. 287 in southeast Tarrant County.
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NewsIn honor of the final season, I rounded up the best Squid Game merch — these are the collectables, apparel, and... er... crochet sets worth buying
The games are almost over — here are my favorite accessories for fans.
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NewsQuote of the day by former Apple design chief Jony Ive: 'True simplicity is derived from so much more than just the absence of clutter and ornamentation' — laying the foundation for a timeless design philosophy
The world's most renowned tech designer excelled at making complex electronics feel accessible thanks to a different way of thinking
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Agreement stalls immigrant detention center in Surprise
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security won’t start converting a warehouse into an immigration detention center in Surprise until an environmental review is completed, according to a new legal agreement between the agency and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes. Mayes filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in April to stop the conversion of a […]
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Hacker Used Claude to Break Into Website, Allowing Music Festival Tickets to Be Issued At-Will
A white-hat hacker and security researcher discovered an AI exploit using chatbot Claude to gain full access to the systems that handle ticketing for nearly every major US festival. In April, security researcher and “white-hat” hacker Ian Carroll used the AI tool Claude Opus 4.7 to discover an exploit that allowed him full access to […]
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A Quote Mistakenly Attributed to Jimi Hendrix Is Now Atop the Empire State Building — Though the Hendrix Estate Isn’t Complaining!
A pair of daredevils who climbed the Empire State Building to get engaged planted a giant flag atop the building with a quote incorrectly attributed to Jimi Hendrix. A couple dressed in black were arrested after they climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner before getting engaged. The couple […]
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NewsZoning authority could be the answer to data center woes, as San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers
Zoning laws could help ban data centers in Texas cities, but there is state legislation that might get in the way
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NewsHow to watch USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts target rare knockout win, team news
Christian Pulisic starts for USA as the co-hosts face Bosnia and Herzegovina at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the last-32 clash for free online and from anywhere.
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Washington governor, AG and state lawmakers get 7% pay hikes
Gov. Bob Ferguson received a 7% raise on Wednesday. Combined with a similar-sized pay bump a year ago, his annual salary is $234,275, roughly $30,000 more than when he took the oath as Washington’s 24th governor in January 2025. It’s not his doing. The Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials, a panel established […]
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David Rowntree Speaks on UK Court of Appeals Decision on ‘Black Box’ Claim Against PRS
After a UK court rejected Blur drummer David Rowntree’s appeal in an unmatched royalties case against PRS, the musician and attorney is speaking out. On Monday, Blur drummer David Rowntree lost his class action lawsuit against PRS for Music over the distribution of unmatched “black box” royalties. Now, Rowntree, who is also an attorney, has […]
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More states try to give patients relief from medical debt
Legislators in at least six states this year have approved measures related to patient medical debt, according to a report on legislative policy trends released Wednesday by United States of Care, a nonpartisan think tank. Many Americans are struggling to afford healthcare. A recent survey found that 46% of adults, regardless of their health care insurance […]
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States gird for new Medicaid ‘medically frail’ rule
State Medicaid agencies are concerned that many sick and disabled enrollees will lose their coverage because the Trump administration is narrowing the definition of who is “medically frail” enough to get an exemption from new work requirements. Under the tax and spending law President Donald Trump signed a year ago, states that have expanded Medicaid […]
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NewsStartup revives the shape of the iconic 21:9 Toshiba laptop that was too ahead of its time — Vitalink has a 4K touchscreen and a backlit keyboard
VitaLink combines a foldable keyboard and ultrawide 4K touchscreen while reviving concepts pioneered by Toshiba and revisited recently.
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NewsGANew state law expected to increase patient access to Georgia’s medical cannabis program
A new state law that took effect Wednesday fundamentally changed Georgia’s medical cannabis program. The new law, named “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act,” significantly eases barriers that advocates and physicians said have hindered access to medical cannabis and hampered interest for patients. Georgia lawmakers first opened the door to medical cannabis in 2015 and created […]
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