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      <title>Ring’s first smart lock has a clever answer to the dead battery problem</title>
      <link>https://thenextweb.com/news/ring-smart-lock-sidewalk-europe</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:50:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/ring-smart-lock-keypad-dial-wooden-door.avif&quot; width=&quot;868&quot; height=&quot;488&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ring has announced a $249 smart lock with a dial that recharges a dead battery by hand, due in the United States early in 2027. Amazon’s own disclosure says the lock has not</description>
      <source>The Next Web</source>
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      <title>Jaguar makes its controversial all-EV return with the Type 01</title>
      <link>https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/10/jaguar-makes-its-controversial-all-ev-return-with-the-type-01/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[Car design sure riles people up on the Internet these days. Goes double for EVs.]]&gt;</description>
      <source>Ars Technica</source>
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      <title>Forget Linux Mint, this is the Windows alternative you need</title>
      <link>https://www.makeuseof.com/forget-linux-mint-this-is-the-windows-alternative-you-need/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:45:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A familiar desktop without the Microsoft baggage.</description>
      <source>MakeUseOf</source>
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      <title>VPN threat protection vs. dedicated antivirus: Are VPNs really enough?</title>
      <link>https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/vpn-threat-protection-vs-dedicated-antivirus-are-vpns-really-enough</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[ Why bundled security tools may fall short of dedicated protection ]]&gt;</description>
      <source>TechRadar</source>
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      <title>The only headphones and earbuds worth considering this Prime Day</title>
      <link>https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/the-only-headphones-and-earbuds-worth-buying-this-prime-day-every-deal-still-live-on-day-2-of-the-huge-sale</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:43:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[ The only cans and buds you need to bother with this Prime Day ]]&gt;</description>
      <source>TechRadar</source>
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      <title>We now have images of the smart home products that Apple and LG are reportedly cooking up</title>
      <link>https://www.engadget.com/2280076/we-now-have-images-of-the-smart-home-products-that-apple-and-lg-are-reportedly-cooking-up/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:42:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>These include a lock, a thermostat and a temperature sensor.</description>
      <source>Engadget</source>
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      <title>Apple and LG built a doorbell, lock and thermostat together, Bloomberg says</title>
      <link>https://thenextweb.com/news/apple-lg-smart-home-doorbell-lock-thermostat-bloomberg</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:41:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/homepod-mini-white-iphone-handoff-music.avif&quot; width=&quot;868&quot; height=&quot;488&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple is working with LG Electronics on a video doorbell, a thermostat, a smart deadbolt lock and three security cameras, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. The devices will car</description>
      <source>The Next Web</source>
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      <title>Today is the last day to shop these 22+ Prime Day deals under $25</title>
      <link>https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-under-25-live-deals-2026</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:40:35 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Save big with the best Prime Day deals under $25 at Amazon. Find top-rated steals during October Prime Big Deal Days.</description>
      <source>Mashable</source>
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      <title>This $7.99 TP-Link gigabit switch lets you cheaply upgrade your home network, and it&apos;s back at its lowest ever price</title>
      <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/network-switches/this-usd7-99-tp-link-gigabit-switch-lets-you-cheaply-upgrade-your-home-network-and-its-back-at-its-lowest-ever-price-unmanaged-lan-switch-that-adds-five-high-speed-ethernet-ports-to-your-setup-for-lag-free-gaming-or-streaming</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[ Upgrade your local network with this $7.99 TP-Link gigabit Ethernet switch with five ports, back down to its lowest ever price. ]]&gt;</description>
      <source>Tom&apos;s Hardware</source>
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      <title>Want a gaming TV upgrade in time for GTA 6? Here are the 3 we recommend — all personally tested by us</title>
      <link>https://www.techradar.com/televisions/want-a-gaming-tv-upgrade-in-time-for-gta-6-here-are-the-3-we-recommend-all-personally-tested-by-us</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[ With GTA 6&apos;s release on the horizon, it might be time for a TV upgrade. We&apos;ve picked out 3 of our top picks, all of which we&apos;ve tested. ]]&gt;</description>
      <source>TechRadar</source>
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      <title>&lt;![CDATA[Muse launches on the iPad]]&gt;</title>
      <link>https://www.theverge.com/tech/1006813/muse-ai-agent-ios-app-ipad-support</link>
      <pubDate>2026-10-07T11:37:23-04:00</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[After launching nearly a month ago and spending several weeks as the top free app in Apple&apos;s App Store, the latest update to Meta&apos;s Muse iOS app introduces native support for the iPad. A Mac version of Meta&apos;s agentic AI tool (designed to compete with OpenClaw, ChatGPT&apos;s Dots, and Grok Bot) </description>
      <source>The Verge</source>
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      <title>11 home office essentials for a cozy workspace this fall</title>
      <link>https://www.techradar.com/pro/11-home-office-essentials-for-a-cozy-workspace-this-fall</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[ Everything you need to stay warm, cozy, and productive this fall ]]&gt;</description>
      <source>TechRadar</source>
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      <title>AI Agenda Live: From Token Maxing to Value maxing: Getting More From Every Unit of Compute</title>
      <link>https://www.theinformation.com/articles/ai-agenda-live-token-maxing-value-maxing-getting-every-unit-compute</link>
      <pubDate>2026-10-07T15:34:03Z</pubDate>
      <description>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In AI circles, conversations about compute shortages are as common as talk of the weather. As agentic workflows threaten to multiply token consumption further, it’s little wonder that talk has shifted from securing GPUs to optimizing them.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;

&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;At a recent panel, The Informat</description>
      <source>The Information</source>
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      <title>I ditched Google&apos;s bloated launcher for Monet, and my old Android TV box feels brand new</title>
      <link>https://www.xda-developers.com/ditched-googles-bloated-launcher-monet-old-android-tv-box-feels-new/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:30:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>My Chromecast with Google TV was starting to feel a little long in the tooth, but all it needed was a software change to feel fast again.</description>
      <source>XDA Developers</source>
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      <title>Stephen King&apos;s latest Carrie adaptation is out just in time for Halloween, but don&apos;t skip these in the run-up</title>
      <link>https://www.makeuseof.com/stephen-kings-latest-carrie-adaptation-is-out-just-in-time-for-halloween-but-dont-skip-these-in-the-run-up/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:30:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>These five adaptations explore very different forms of fear, making them perfect Halloween viewing alongside Amazon&apos;s new miniseries.</description>
      <source>MakeUseOf</source>
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      <title>Endeavor Catalyst closes $320M fund as Europe becomes its top growth market</title>
      <link>https://thenextweb.com/news/endeavor-catalyst-320m-fund-v-europe</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:28:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/allen-taylor-navy-tshirt-stage-conversation.avif&quot; width=&quot;868&quot; height=&quot;488&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Endeavor Catalyst has closed its fifth fund at $320M, and Europe is now its fastest-growing market. It made 12 investments through Endeavor’s European offices in the fir</description>
      <source>The Next Web</source>
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      <title>Musk rejects rumors of TSMC takeover of Terafab — Intel reaffirms 14A node deal as Musk floats cleanroom &apos;sublease&apos;</title>
      <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/musk-rejects-rumors-of-tsmc-takeover-of-terafab-intel-reaffirms-14a-node-deal-as-musk-floats-cleanroom-sublease</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[ Lip-Bu Tan says Intel will remain a part of Elon Musk&apos;s Terafab project as Musk wants TSMC to sublease a part of the facility. ]]&gt;</description>
      <source>Tom&apos;s Hardware</source>
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      <title>Ninja&apos;s vertical waffle maker just landed in the UK — and I can&apos;t wait to try it</title>
      <link>https://www.techradar.com/home/small-appliances/ive-seen-vertical-waffle-irons-before-but-ninjas-new-mess-free-design-is-the-first-to-make-authentic-square-belgian-waffles</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:19:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[ Pour in your batter, pick your preferred level of crispiness, and the Ninja Belgian Waffle Maker will handle the rest. ]]&gt;</description>
      <source>TechRadar</source>
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      <title>Trade group crunches numbers on Trump’s impossible push for 100% US-made tech</title>
      <link>https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/trade-group-crunches-numbers-on-trumps-impossible-push-for-100-us-made-tech/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:19:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[Trump&apos;s aggressive reshoring push could cost tech firms $230 billion, CTA estimates.]]&gt;</description>
      <source>Ars Technica</source>
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      <title>Nous Research raises $90M to take its Hermes AI agent to businesses</title>
      <link>https://thenextweb.com/news/nous-research-90m-1-5bn-hermes-agent-wsj</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/hermes-agent-website-blue-engraving-headline.avif&quot; width=&quot;868&quot; height=&quot;488&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nous Research has raised $90M to build a business version of Hermes, its open-source AI agent. Nvidia, Microsoft’s M12, Samsung, Robot Ventures, Union Square Ventures, </description>
      <source>The Next Web</source>
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      <title>Dont miss these Prime Day fitness tracker deals: Save up to $170 on Fitbit, Garmin, Apple, and more</title>
      <link>https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-fitness-trackers-deals-live-2026</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Shop the best October Prime Day deals on fitness trackers and smartwatches. Save big on the Fitbit Charge 6, Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, and Apple Watch.</description>
      <source>Mashable</source>
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      <title>Get a Wi-Fi 7 mesh network for a discounted $149.99 — TP-Link Deco 7 BE25 offers 5,012 Mbps speeds and coverage for 150 devices</title>
      <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/get-a-wi-fi-7-mesh-network-for-a-discounted-usd149-99-tp-link-deco-7-be25-offers-5-012-mbps-speeds-and-coverage-for-150-devices</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[ TP-Link’s Deco 7 BE25 combines Wi-Fi 7 speeds, wide coverage, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, and support for 150-plus devices in a mesh system that now costs considerably less. ]]&gt;</description>
      <source>Tom&apos;s Hardware</source>
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      <title>ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude imitated in fake ads that steal credentials and MFA codes</title>
      <link>https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/chatgpt-gemini-and-claude-imitated-in-fake-ads-that-steal-credentials-and-mfa-codes</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:08:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[ Cybercriminals are on the hunt for advertiser accounts preloaded with credit cards and cash. ]]&gt;</description>
      <source>TechRadar</source>
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      <title>Healthleap raises $38M for its AI that flags hospital patients who may need a closer look</title>
      <link>https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/07/healthleap-raises-38m-for-its-ai-that-flags-hospital-patients-who-may-need-a-closer-look/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:07:08 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>The financing includes an $8M seed round co-led by Sequoia Capital and First Round Capital, and a $30 million Series A led by Hummingbird Ventures.</description>
      <source>TechCrunch</source>
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      <title>Musk’s Grok Bot will use Anthropic’s Claude, Midjourney and Suno models</title>
      <link>https://thenextweb.com/news/grok-bot-claude-opus-midjourney-suno-musk</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:06:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/10/grok-bot-logo-black-on-white.avif&quot; width=&quot;868&quot; height=&quot;488&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elon Musk’s Grok Bot will no longer run only on SpaceX’s own AI models. It will also use models from rivals, including Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5.5, Midjourney and Suno, Musk said in a </description>
      <source>The Next Web</source>
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      <title>The best October Prime Day deals on iPads, according to Mashables team of tech experts</title>
      <link>https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-ipad-deals-live-2026</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:05:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Apple iPads are on sale for Prime Big Deal Days, aka Amazon&apos;s October Prime Day. Find deals on the iPad Air, Pro, and mini.</description>
      <source>Mashable</source>
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      <title>October Prime Day is live, but not for long: See the 101 best deals, with 53% discounts on TVs, headphones, and more</title>
      <link>https://mashable.com/tech/best-october-prime-day-live-deals-2026</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Amazon Prime Big Deal Days ends soon. See the top Prime Day deals, including $200 off MacBooks, 53% off Bose headphones, and $1,200 off Samsung TVs.</description>
      <source>Mashable</source>
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      <title>I experimented with these 5 slicer settings before swapping filament, and my print quality jumped instantly</title>
      <link>https://www.xda-developers.com/5-slicer-settings-before-swapping-filament-print-quality-jumped/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:01:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Calibration tests built into slicers can help set up your 3D printer for success without the need to change filaments.</description>
      <source>XDA Developers</source>
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      <title>Nvidia RTX Spark laptop prices seemingly revealed by HP leak</title>
      <link>https://mashable.com/tech/nvidia-rtx-spark-laptop-price-leak-early-hp</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Ahead of the big Windows and Surface event on Wednesday, HP may have accidentally leaked some big laptop prices.</description>
      <source>Mashable</source>
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      <title>Keep the fridge running and your devices powered with $649 off Ankers Solix C2000 this October Prime Day</title>
      <link>https://mashable.com/tech/oct-7-october-prime-day-anker-solix-c2000-power-station-deal</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Final hours of October Prime Day: Save $649 on the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station. Get 2,048Wh of backup power for $849.99 before midnight.</description>
      <source>Mashable</source>
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      <title>I’m all for saving money on PC builds, but this is the one part I always get new</title>
      <link>https://www.makeuseof.com/im-all-for-saving-money-on-pc-builds-but-this-is-the-one-part-i-always-get-new/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>A used PSU hides its damage until it takes your entire PC down in flames</description>
      <source>MakeUseOf</source>
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      <title>Mars weird 1,100-mile cloud runs on physics no one has ever seen before</title>
      <link>https://mashable.com/science/mars-long-cloud-arsia-mons-explained</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>A giant Mars cloud over Arsia Mons may form by homogeneous nucleation, a rare process never seen in a planet&apos;s atmosphere before.</description>
      <source>Mashable</source>
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      <title>Bloom raises $3.6M to become the &amp;#8216;Alibaba&amp;#8217; of American manufacturing</title>
      <link>https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/07/bloom-raises-3-6m-to-become-the-alibaba-of-american-manufacturing/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>The Detroit startup has widened its scope beyond mobility to help drone and robotics companies find U.S.-based manufacturers, shippers, and more.</description>
      <source>TechCrunch</source>
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      <title>SpaceX alumni nab $100M to rethink shipping with autonomous freight trains</title>
      <link>https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/07/spacex-alumni-nab-100m-to-rethink-shipping-with-autonomous-freight-trains/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Parallel Systems raised $100M to scale production of its autonomous electric rail vehicle, which can shuttle thousands of pounds of freight up to 500 miles.</description>
      <source>TechCrunch</source>
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      <title>Researcher ports Doom to $8,000 Hasselblad X2D</title>
      <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/researcher-ports-doom-to-usd8-000-hasselblad-x2d-100-mp-medium-format-camera-uses-touchscreen-for-directional-control-shutter-button-to-fire-weapon</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[ Radium Wang experiments with camera firmware and shares some of their findings on GitHub. You might want to be careful when trying this, though, as you probably don&apos;t want to brick your expensive camera. ]]&gt;</description>
      <source>Tom&apos;s Hardware</source>
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      <title>The photographers’ secret that changes everything for the 2027 total solar eclipse</title>
      <link>https://www.techradar.com/cameras/photography/why-egypt-might-be-the-wrong-place-to-photograph-next-years-eclipse-of-the-century</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[ The solar &quot;eclipse of the century&quot; occurs on August 2, 2027, and can be seen in its totality in parts of North Africa and Spain — here&apos;s my advice for bagging the best possible photo ]]&gt;</description>
      <source>TechRadar</source>
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      <title>Don&apos;t give your kid a Switch 2 — this child-proof gaming console comes bundled with a load of games and is a Prime Day bestseller</title>
      <link>https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/dont-give-your-kid-a-switch-2-this-child-proof-gaming-console-comes-bundled-with-a-load-of-games-and-is-a-prime-day-bestseller</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[ The Nex Playground has been heavily discounted in the US and UK. ]]&gt;</description>
      <source>TechRadar</source>
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      <title>Amazon’s About You page goes viral for what it guesses about shoppers</title>
      <link>https://thenextweb.com/news/amazon-about-you-profile-flat-buttocks-threads</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:49:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/09/amazon-delivery-driver-prime-electric-van.avif&quot; width=&quot;868&quot; height=&quot;488&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Amazon’s “About You” page has become a social media hit, for the things it says about shoppers. One user on Threads found that Amazon had concluded she “has flat buttocks”</description>
      <source>The Next Web</source>
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      <title>October Prime Day 2026 live: The latest Amazon deals to know</title>
      <link>https://mashable.com/tech/october-prime-day-live-deals-updates-2026</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:49:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Get live updates on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026. We found low prices on AirPods, Kindles, Yeti coolers, Ninja kitchen gadgets, and Samsung TVs.</description>
      <source>Mashable</source>
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      <title>VPN Deal of the Week: This single subscription gives you a VPN, antivirus, password management, and secure storage for less than NordVPN</title>
      <link>https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/vpn-deal-of-the-week-this-single-subscription-gives-you-a-vpn-antivirus-password-management-and-secure-storage-for-less-than-nordvpn</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:45:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[ Complete protection without the hefty price tag ]]&gt;</description>
      <source>TechRadar</source>
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      <title>The Google Pixel 11 Pro is under $900 for the first time ever</title>
      <link>https://mashable.com/tech/october-prime-day-google-pixel-11-pro-deal</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>You can get the recently released Google Pixel 11 Pro Android flagship with a $265 discount — if you&apos;re a Prime member, that is.</description>
      <source>Mashable</source>
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      <title>Tony Fadell on why the first wave of AI gadgets failed — and what comes next</title>
      <link>https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/07/tony-fadell-on-why-the-first-wave-of-ai-gadgets-failed-and-what-comes-next/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:41:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>The “father of the iPod” says the first generation of AI gadgets failed to solve real problems — and the next wave will need to earn consumers’ trust.</description>
      <source>TechCrunch</source>
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      <title>&lt;![CDATA[Google invests millions in Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to create a ‘virtual cell’]]&gt;</title>
      <link>https://www.theverge.com/tech/1006766/google-meta-biohub-investment-virtual-cell</link>
      <pubDate>2026-10-07T10:40:52-04:00</pubDate>
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