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FILE - Google's first datacenter in Germany is pictured during its inauguration in Hanau near Frankfurt, Germany, Oct. 6, 2023. European Union regulators opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta on Monday March 25, 2024 in the first cases under a sweeping new law designed to stop Big Tech companies from cornering digital markets that took effect earlier this month.(AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

What to expect at Google I/O 2024: Gemini, Android 15 and more

Let's set the over/under on 'AI' mentions at 150.

Google's I/O developer conference is right around the corner. Here's what we're expecting to see, including Android 15 details and a whole bunch of AI news.

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Kris Holt
Kris Holt
5 minutes ago
Star Wars - Episode 1: The Phantom Menace

I guess I learned how to appreciate The Phantom Menace

After rewatching Star Wars: Episode 1 in theaters, it's far more compelling to me now.

Was The Phantom Menace as bad as I'd remembered? Well, yes and no.

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Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar
20 minutes ago
Macro photo of a very small processor on a human finger, where you can see the details of the fingerprint.

The Biden Administration opens $285 million funding for ‘digital twin’ chip research institute

The program will try to decrease America’s reliance on China and the global supply chain.

The Biden Administration has opened applications for $285 million in CHIPS Act funding for an institute to develop digital twins for the chip manufacturing industry. The investment aims to speed up silicon design and engineering and bolster national security.

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Will Shanklin
Will Shanklin
23 minutes ago
A bald man reading a Kindle.

Amazon's standard Kindle is on sale for $80

That’s a discount of 20 percent for the company’s entry-level ereader.

Amazon’s standard Kindle ereader is on sale for $80. This is a discount of 20 percent, or $20.

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Lawrence Bonk
Lawrence Bonk
38 minutes ago

The best tech you can buy

Fourteen different power banks and battery packs from brands like Anker, Otterbox, and Mophie arranged on a wooden table with a bookcase in the background.

The best power banks and portable chargers for 2024

Never run out of juice again, no matter where you are with these best portable battery chargers.

With so many battery packs on the market right now, we tested out a bunch to see which are worth your money.

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Amy Skorheim
Amy Skorheim
2 hours ago
The best air purifier

The best air purifier for 2024

When you can’t open a window, these smart air purifiers are your best bet.

The best way to improve the air quality in your house is by letting in fresh air; when you can't open a window, these air purifiers we tested are the next best thing.

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Amy Skorheim
Amy Skorheim
9 hours ago
The best gifts to upgrade your grad’s tech setup

The best gifts to upgrade your grad’s tech setup

After many years of use, it's time for a change.

College grads are probably using the same tech they started out with four years ago. Here are the best gadgets you can get them to upgrade their kit, including laptops, headphones, monitors and more.

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Nathan Ingraham
Nathan Ingraham
05.03.2024
The best password manager

The best password manager for 2024

Stay secure online with the best password manager for every budget.

Remembering dozens of passwords can be difficult for anyone. These are the best password managers you can use to keep your information safe and secure.

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Katie Malone
Katie Malone
05.03.2024

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