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How I learned to stop worrying and love AI slop
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Apple escalates its appeal of a $2 billion fine from a UK antitrust lawsuit
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The best sci-fi Blu-rays to own if you don’t want streaming subscriptions
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Meet the man hunting the spies in your smartphone
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Samsung’s two new speakers will deliver crisp audio while blending into your decor
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