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YouTube’s so-called ‘Premium Lite’ tier will reportedly allow you to skip ads on videos and podcasts, but not music.

Save 25% on the Sony S100F 2.0ch Soundbar over at Amazon for a limited time.

Meanwhile, Charlie Cox clarifies that he’s ready for more Daredevil–just in Born Again season 2, and not Avengers: Doomsday.

Earlier this week, Apple’s cheapest iPhone got a refresh and an unexpected name change. Instead of the widely anticipated iPhone SE 4, the company unveiled the new iPhone 16e, which shifts to a full-screen design with Face ID while putting Apple Intelligence on an entry-level model for the first time. …

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Who will save Paddington from the hackers?

Operator is now out in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the UK and most places where ChatGPT is also available, OpenAI has announced. The company launched Operator in the US back in January, introducing it as an “agent that can go to the web to perform tasks” …

Alexa is about to start thinking after years of listening. Alexa Is Getting a Major AI Upgrade From Amazon. What We Know So Far

Receive up to $900 with an instant trade-in credit and get up to $300 in Samsung credit with the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Commentary: The iPhone 16E mashes together a few of Apple’s prior phones to hit its lower price. Some of the choices for what to include are excellent, while others leave me puzzled. Apple’s iPhone 16E Has Lots of Features, but I’m Confused by What’s Left Out

They’re massive and packed with top tech. This is how Apple and Google’s best phones compare. iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Pixel 9 Pro XL: Massive Phone Specs Compared

Whether you prefer more powerful specs or better software, support will help you make the decision. OnePlus 13R vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: Which Cheaper Flagship Is Best?

When you’re training for a big race, stopping for sub-zero weather just isn’t an option. Here’s the gear you need to keep running safely and comfortably. Running Gear Guide: Keep Training Through the Worst of Winter

Commentary: Apple could be upgrading its entry-level iPads soon, but “entry-level” might be a relative term. The Next iPad Needs an iPhone 16E Moment. But Will Its Cost Go Up, Too?

Experts do think Social Security will exist years from now, but your payout may be less than you’re expecting. Will Social Security Run Out Before You Retire?