I ditched YouTube Music for Spotify after it added this excellent feature

She loves the music it recommends, but I never liked the idea of a robotic voice interrupting my listening, no matter how good the music. This was the single biggest reason I didn't switch to Spotify Platinum, despite my…

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Is China catching up to the US and SpaceX on reusable rockets?

The mission was a first for China, but the country has yet to actually use a booster more than once – something that SpaceX has routinely done hundreds of times. Can China catch up in the reusable rocket race? China’s…

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Microsoft's Copilot app adds Office, natural coding and automation

Microsoft may be taking a step back from shoving AI and Copilot features into Windows , but the company is still trucking along with upgrades for its dedicated Copilot app. Following a minor refresh earlier this year…

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Asahi fork embraces LLMs and lands Linux on the M4 Mac mini

The project homepage says: "Gravity Linux is a Fedora remix that brings a fast, modern Linux desktop to Apple Silicon – built in the open, by people like you." If this sounds familiar, the About page explains: "Gravity…

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SpaceX Starship's first orbital flight test on track after successful launch rehearsal

SpaceX has successfully conducted a wet dress rehearsal for Starship, making sure it's in working condition for its next test flight that's bound to become a major milestone for the vehicle if everything goes according…

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18 Star Trek desk accessories to turn your home office into the Enterprise

Just as Kirk intended. That got me thinking about how to bring the Enterprise into my workspace. Because despite the rumors, tech journalists aren't exploring life beyond our own solar system nearly as often as you'd…

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A new PS Portal software update is here to 'support the long-term battery health of your device' by introducing a charging cap — here's how to make yours last longer

As detailed in the version 7.1.7 patch notes , the update "introduces changes to how your PS Portal charges in order to support the long-term battery health of your device" and means that it will now charge to just 80%…

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iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro: Comparing Apple’s flagships

But how does it compare to the flagship iPhone 18 Pro? While we’re yet to review either the iPhone Duo or iPhone 18 Pro, we’ve compared its specs to decipher what’s different and what’s the same with the Apple flagships.…

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Amazon sellers watch as inventory vanishes into pending-order purgatory

Vendors on Amazon's Seller Central forums report unusually high numbers of pending orders in their accounts, often involving products priced at £100 ($132) or more. Reports began appearing on September 20. Within days…

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Nigella Lawson and the fantasy of Bake Off – what to watch and read this week

Her debut is already being hailed by critics as a success, but is it any surprise when so much of her brand thrives on many of the same things that make people love Bake Off? Lawson has always centred pleasure and…

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