A Los Angeles jury found the social media giants guilty of negligent platform design, in what could be a precedent-setting decision.
Understanding the United States Router Ban
You’ve probably heard the US government has banned foreign-made consumer Wi-Fi routers over national security fears. You might be wondering: WTF is going on? Just another day in America under Donald Trump and FCC chairman Brendan Carr. You’re probably fine for now, but if you want to know why there’s so much chaos, read on. […]
Can You Monitor a Situation Without Screens? The Polymarket Sports Bar Tried
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Woot Offers Over 20% Off Switch 2 Controllers and Games Today
Woot is running a day-long sale coinciding with the start of Amazonâs Big Spring Sale. Many products across multiple tech categories are discounted, including dozens of video games and accessories. Whatâs more, you can get an extra 20 percent off through 12:59AM ET on March 26th when you use code SAVETWENTY. Also, if youâre a […]
Capitalizing on the GLP-1 Surge, VITL Secures $7.5M to Transform Cash-Pay Clinic Prescribing
The startup provides an e-prescribing marketplace for the booming cash-pay clinic market.
Melania Trump Proposes Robot for Homeschooling Children
The First Lady sees AI and robotics playing a prominent role in the future of American education.
The FBI Issues Alert About a Pervasive Photo Scam Endangering Social Media Users
Fake AI-generated evidence is increasingly appearing in courtrooms.
This may occur if someone has genuinely been abducted, and malicious individuals are attempting to profit from the situation by posing as the kidnapper. It can also be entirely fabricated, with no actual abduction happening, but with the criminal employing deepfake images and urgency to compel you to send money or face the danger of losing your loved one.
Genuine instances of deepfake fraud
Alien Icon Declined Significant Roles in Star Trek and Star Wars
“Star Wars” and “Star Trek” — and chooses to decline both. Yaphet Kotto, who portrayed Parker, the lead engineer in Ridley Scott’s legendary “Alien,” nonetheless, fits into that exclusive group. Notably, as he mentioned in a conversation with Big Issue, he regrets one of those choices but not the other.
Kotto confessed that rejecting the part of Captain Picard (which ultimately went to Patrick Stewart) in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” was a mistake. He stated, “I believe I made some poor choices in my life, man. I should have taken that but I turned it down. When you’re involved in filmmaking, you often tend to reject TV. It’s akin to being in college and someone invites you to the high school dance. You say no.” While working on “Alien” (whose xenomorph was based on nightmares), the actor was also presented with the role of Captain Lando, which he had to decline because he was already engaged in a project with Robert Redford.
“I was offered the role of Lando Calrissian in “The Empire Strikes Back” by Irvin Kershner, who had just directed me the previous year in “Raid on Entebbe.” [He] mentioned, ‘You’re going to stay in space.’ I asked, ‘Why?’ He replied, ‘I’m directing “Empire Strikes Back” and you’ll be in it. I said, ‘No, I’m not’ (he laughs),” he recounted to IGN. “I had to keep my momentum, and I told him, ‘If I take this,
5 Costco Offers That Eclipse Amazon’s 2026 Major Spring Sale
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Galaxy S26 Plus Promotion Provides $100 in Complimentary Accessories
Claim your complimentary $100 Amazon gift card with this Galaxy S26 Plus offer.
The Galaxy S26 series from Samsung has just hit store shelves a few weeks ago, so substantial Galaxy S26 offers from retailers might be scarce. Nonetheless, if you’re looking for an unlocked Galaxy S26 Plus at this moment, the Big Spring Sale could be your ideal choice, as Amazon is providing a $100 gift card when you buy the phone, or you can enjoy a slight discount when you combine the phone with the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
The retail price of the Galaxy S26 Plus is $1,099, which is already quite the investment, but with an additional $100 Amazon gift card, you can get an S26 Plus case and/or screen protector, allowing you to concentrate your hard-earned funds on the phone itself. Additionally, if you opt for the bundle, you will receive both the Galaxy S26 Plus and Buds 4 Pro, which would typically total $1,349, but Amazon is reducing the price by nearly $40, bringing it down to $1,312. And yes, you still receive the $100 Amazon gift card on top of that!
✅Recommended if: If you intend to acquire the Galaxy S26 Plus unlocked from Amazon, or if you’re looking to purchase accessories with the Galaxy S26 Plus.
❌Skip this deal if: If you’re aiming to save money on the actual phone purchase without a trade-in, which you might only discover at carriers currently.
I have been evaluating the Galaxy S26 Plus for a while, and while my comprehensive review is underway, I can assert that there are numerous reasons to be enthusiastic about this phone, from its excellent battery life to its stunning display and remarkable performance. Moreover, Samsung has incorporated a variety of entertaining and practical AI features into the Galaxy S26 Plus, such as the enhanced Audio Eraser, Gemini screen automation, and much more, establishing it as one of the most versatile phones available.
You also won’t be disappointed with the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro bundle. Our in-house audio expert recently assessed them and deemed them outstanding, particularly for those using them with a Samsung phone. The sleek new design accentuates the internal enhancements that improve sound quality, plus they come equipped with new gesture controls and support for the SSC UHQ codec, all while being priced lower than much of the competition.
