This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. It’s 2026, and times are good for getting what you want, when …
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‘Darth Vader’ Wants You to Know He Definitely Supports Flock Surveillance
by Alan Northby Alan NorthAt the San Diego City Council’s most recent budget meeting, Sith Lord Darth Vader had some points to make. Between gasping breaths, Vader praised the council’s recent votes to renew …
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OpenAI loses a top data center exec, as stream of high-profile departures continues
by Alan Northby Alan NorthOpenAI has lost yet another executive, and the timing of this one stands out in particular given this individual oversaw the execution of the company’s data center strategy. Chris Malone, …
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Uber has a nearly $1 billion problem in Europe, and it has nothing to do with a crash. The Dutch privacy watchdog has fined Uber €825 million (approximately $966 million) …
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Dolly Parton death: The internet remembers the country music icon
by Alan Northby Alan NorthDolly Parton, the country music legend who somehow felt less like a distant superstar and more like someone America collectively knew, has died, her family announced. She was 80. Parton’s …
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Amid a 35-year high in US measles cases, two people in Pennsylvania have died after contracting the virus, the state’s health department confirmed on Tuesday. They are the first measles-related …
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In the long wait for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, an open-world game about crime, some in the gaming community are being targeted by cybercriminals in the real …
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Tech & AI
Stop Juggling AI Tools — This Lifetime Deal Puts GPT‑4o and More in One Place
by Alan Northby Alan North TL;DR: ChatPlayground AI offers lifetime access to over 25 advanced AI models via a single web interface — no subscriptions, no hassle for only $29.97 (reg. $619). In an …
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Best AR glasses deal: Viture Beast XR glasses for best-ever price on Amazon
by Alan Northby Alan NorthSAVE $140: As of Aug. 25, the Viture Beast XR/AR Glasses are down to $548.98 at Amazon. That’s a 20% discount off their $689 list price. $548.98 at Amazon $689 …
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Border Wall Construction Threatens 6,000 Years of History on Private Lands
by Alan Northby Alan NorthOutrage has exploded over border infrastructure that recently began tearing up pristine desert landscapes in Big Bend National Park. But there’s a quieter battle taking place on private lands in …