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Developers working on the unannounced shooter game were told to use AI tools like Anthropic’s Claude. by Stevie Bonifield Oct 13, 2026, 3:12 PM UTC Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Stevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing
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When Hostinger told me that they had cut server response times by 35%, all without investing in additional hardware or infrastructure, I was both impressed and intrigued. Typically, hosting providers have to invest a notable sum to improve response times – the cost of which is then handed back to users
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* Attackers exploited critical AhsayCBS backup software flaws to compromise organizations’ backup servers * Intrusions deployed webshells and disguised XMRig cryptominers for persistence and stealth * Researchers urge immediate patching, restricted access, and full system reimaging if compromised In a particularly brazen hack, threat actors were seen targeting the servers that businesses use
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After dumping us in the States and much of the world faster than a New York minute, OnePlus has unveiled its latest OnePlus 16 flagship in China. Sadly, its cutting-edge internals, gargantuan battery, and heavily upgraded cameras will never be savored on our shores, so all we can do is
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The upgraded silicon solves a major performance hurdle. Daniel Cooper for Engadget RATING : 8.4 / 10 When I learned Framework was bringing Intel's Core Series 3 chips to the Laptop 12, I was excited. I'm a fan of the kid-friendly edition of this modular, repairable machine
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Apple just announced it’s releasing the HomeView for purchase on Nov. 13, with preorders beginning today, Oct. 13. The new device acts as a smart home hub, complete with a touchscreen, smart speaker, Siri AI, and a security camera dashboard. Also: I’m an Apple loyalist with an Echo
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The remake of Resident Evil 2 is a survival horror masterpiece, and the Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition runs consistently well on Nintendo Switch 2. With smooth frame rates, solid graphical fidelity, and clean controls, you’re getting the full experience on Nintendo’s hybrid platform with little in the
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Twenty founders just earned their shot at Disrupt glory. They’re headed to the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt to compete for the $100,000 prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup. Every year, thousands of founders from around the world pitch us on what they believe the future should look
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Apple’s new Apple TV 4K arrives in India at ₹39,900 with Siri AI, an A19 chip and hands-free voice control, but English-only support may limit its appeal. Prefer HTon Google Apple's new Apple TV 4K is coming to India at ₹39,900, and its headline feature,
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Save $99: We’ve spotted the Cleer ARC 5 open earbuds for a record low of $121 at Amazon right now. You’ll save a massive $99 off their typical price of $220 when you redeem the coupon code ARC5DC at checkout. If you missed Amazon’s most recent Prime
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Apple has just taken the wraps off a range of new smart home devices, from its HomeView smart display and a new Apple TV 4K box through to smart thermostats, doorbells and security cameras. While I’ve yet to even touch any of these new products, Apple got my attention
