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* TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) have been restricted on multiple internet providers in Azerbaijan. * The digital blackout follows growing citizen protests over the regulation of hijabs in local schools. * Data from Surfshark reveals a 29% global increase in internet blackouts, with 81 new restrictions implemented across 21 countries last
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Apple’s "Welcome Home" smart home launch event introduced a major overhaul to its living room ecosystem, unveiling new hardware and software designed to integrate Apple Intelligence more deeply into your home. Arguably the halo rollout is the HomeView that primarily serves a central hub for smart home
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Or should you spring for the newer models? Wongsakorn 2468/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Apple tends to stick to incremental upgrades for most of its products as opposed to overhauling their design or feature set with every new generation. iPhones, iPads and Macs
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If you have been considering an upgrade to a Pixel 11 series smartphone, now is the time to make your move. Every model outside of the foldable variant is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy, with discounts ranging from $100 off for the standard Pixel 11 line, on up
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* Intel's CEO has said that AI hardware will be in short supply for the next 2 to 3 years * Of course, this refers to the ongoing memory crisis, and consumers will get shorter shrift than AI players * A new report from Barclays also shows that contract pricing for
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* Ahold Delhaize took systems offline after a cyberattack, though details remain limited * Disruptions affected employee services and customer-facing websites across multiple retail brands * Company is investigating the incident amid concerns of another major ransomware-related attack Ahold Delhaize has suffered a cyberattack that forced it to pull parts of its IT
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Bumble is getting a new owner. The dating app announced Tuesday that it has agreed to a $1.3 billion acquisition deal with Ithaca Holdings, marking a major shift for a company that once looked like one of the biggest success stories in online dating. The deal would take the
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In Brief 7:30 AM PDT · October 13, 2026 It’s now easier to use Spotify by talking to Siri on iPhones updated to iOS 27, Spotify said on Tuesday. Users will no longer need to specify “on Spotify” when they’re asking Siri to play music or other content
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IBM India hosted the IBM Think 2026 conference in Mumbai today wherein the company announced a partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). With this partnership, IBM and MeitY aim to transform India's deep tech startup ecosystem. It also announced Bharat Core at the event.
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A better chip, Siri AI, and more ways to connect to your Apple gear. by Cameron Faulkner Oct 13, 2026, 2:15 PM UTC Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in
