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Fortnite faces community backlash over the addition of bots in OG mode
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You Asked: cinematic TV sizes and 4K Blu-ray-quality digital downloads
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Many hybrids rank as most reliable of all vehicles, Consumer Reports finds
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Director John Waters thinks Joker 2 is one of the best movies of the year
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Many hybrids rank as most reliable of all vehicles, EVs progress: Consumer Reports
Many hybrid vehicles stand out as the most reliable vehicles offered on the market, according to Consumer Reports' year-end survey......»»
Astro Bot wasn’t 2024’s only great platformer. Try these 5 underrated gems
With all eyes understandably on Astro Bot late in the year, platformer fans may have overlooked some of 2024's best offerings. Here are 5 you may have missed......»»
Director John Waters thinks ‘Joker 2’ is one of the best movies of the year
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2025 Lamborghini Urus SE first drive: The total taurean package
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Best apps to get your phone Christmas ready
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Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska"s largest city raise concerns
An increase in the number of earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska's largest city this year has geologists paying attention......»»
How to (briefly) chat with Grok on X for free
xAI releases limited free tier for Grok AI chatbot on X......»»
3 great free movies to stream this weekend (December 6-8)
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How to get and redeem the Model 42 Iron Man costume in Marvel Rivals
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How to get Lattice in Marvel Rivals
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Is Conclave streaming? Find out when the Oscar contender heads to Peacock
One of the year's best thrillers is now heading to Peacock. Find out when Conclave will be available to stream......»»
Apple plans three-year rollout of its self-made iPhone modem, starting with iPhone SE
Apple's quest to replace Qualcomm modems with its own in the iPhone and other products will take place over three years, with plans set to replace all of them by 2027.An iPhone connection indicatorApple has been working on its own 5G modem designs fo.....»»
Apple"s ongoing modem push rumored to result in cellular MacBooks
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TikTok’s two paths to avoid US ban: Beg SCOTUS or woo Trump
TikTok loss could lead to US ban next month. On Friday, a US appeals court upheld a federal law that could ban or force a sale of TikTok early next year. Biden signed the Protecti.....»»
Apple insider leaks future plans for a significant iPhone spec change
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How to watch the 2024 MLS Cup for free – LA Galaxy vs New York Redbulls
LA Galaxy hosts New York Red Bulls in the MLS Cup final and you can stream it for free......»»