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A Google breakup is on the table, say DOJ lawyers

Similarly, Plaintiffs are considering behavioral and structural remedies that would prevent Google from using products such as Chrome, Play, and Android to advantage Google search and Google search-related products and features — including emerging search access points and features, such as artificial intelligence — over rivals or new entrants.

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MediaTek’s new flagship chipset is ready for AI and tri-fold phones

MediaTek has formally announced its new flagship mobile chipset, the Dimensity 9400. It has the year-over-year spec bumps we’d expect to see, along with a few future-looking features just to cover all the bases. The 9400 is built on a 3nm process and is “up to 40 percent more power-efficient” than its predecessor, the 9300. It comprises one Arm Cortex-X925 core …

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Starlink and T-Mobile’s text-by-satellite service is available in Florida

T-Mobile customers in areas affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton will now be able to send SMS texts over Starlink satellites, according to SpaceX. “We have now enabled basic texting (SMS) for those on T-Mobile phones in hurricane affected areas,” SpaceX says. “Text messages have already been sent and received. You can text loved ones, text 911 and continue …

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The best Apple deals available for Amazon’s October Prime Day event

That’s just a glimpse of the best Apple deals we’re currently seeing, though. Below, we’ve compiled the best across a range of categories — including tablets, headphones, styluses, and more — so you can sift through Apple’s various wears more easily. We’ve also put together a larger guide to the best Prime Day deals overall, just in case you also …

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How a UK treaty could spell the end of the .io domain

A treaty finalized by the UK may bring about the end of the .io domain. Last week, the British government announced that it has agreed to give up ownership of the Chagos Islands, a territory in the Indian Ocean it has controlled since 1814 — relinquishing the .io domain with it. But first, let’s take a step back (and I …

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The White House started posting on Reddit to talk about Hurricane Milton

Reddit isn’t the first place you’d think to see official statements and news coming from the federal government, but today, The White House is on the site making posts. You’ll often see staffers posting on social media platforms like Instagram and X to announce updates and reach a larger audience, so this feels new. The Biden administration’s “whitehouse” account has …

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The best October Prime Day deals you can get for under $100

If you’re looking to maximize your budget and score a bigger haul for your money during October’s Amazon Prime Day sale, you’ll be happy to know that there are many great deals you can find on tech and other gear for well under $100. Some of the inexpensive gadgets we like under that threshold are discounted even further, while others …

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GM’s Ultium battery gets the ultimatum

GM will discontinue the Ultium battery brand name as it looks to expand the types of cells and chemistries it uses in its electric vehicles. During an investor event today, Kurt Kelty, GM’s VP of batteries and a former Tesla executive, announced plans to adopt lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology in order to decrease the cost of its EVs …

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The best Prime Day deals you can get on some of our favorite gadgets

Every month or so, we like to ask our staff about their favorite stuff — whether it’s board games, smart tech, or kitchen gadgets. And the results are usually very different, very interesting, and a lot of fun.Since Amazon is pushing a lot of deals as part of its October Prime Day event, we looked through some of our recent “favorites” articles …

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The Garmin Forerunner 255 Music is nearly half off for Prime Day

When I first reviewed the Garmin Forerunner 255, I said it was a steal for runners who wanted dual-frequency GPS at a more palatable price. Well, thanks to Prime Day discounts, it’s even more palatable at $219.99 — a whopping 45 percent off list price. Dual-frequency GPS makes a big difference for accuracy, but most other watches with it still …

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