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Netflix says users can cancel service if HBO Max merger makes it too expensive

Netflix’s $72 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition: Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Claims Merger Will Lower Prices and Expand Content Offerings In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through the streaming industry, Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos appeared before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights to defend the company’s controversial […]

OpenAI’s Lead Is Contracting as AI Competition Intensifies

OpenAI’s AI Dominance Wanes as Rivals Close Gap in Bot Battle The once-unassailable lead of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the AI chatbot arena is showing clear signs of erosion, as new data reveals a significant market share contraction over the past year. According to exclusive figures obtained by Big Technology from mobile insights firm Apptopia, ChatGPT’s […]

Iron Lung was a flop with Rotten Tomatoes critics — but its $21M box office debut is a huge win for independent horror

Iron Lung Shocks Hollywood with $21.5M Opening Weekend, Proving Indie Horror’s Box Office Power In a stunning upset that has Hollywood buzzing, YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Markiplier’s Iron Lung has shattered expectations with a massive $21.5 million opening weekend at the box office. The self-financed horror film, based on David Szymanski’s indie video game of the same name, […]

Apple Unveils Steps to Make Siri Sound Human

Apple Unveils Steps to Make Siri Sound Human In a move that could fundamentally reshape how users experience voice assistants, Apple has revealed a new research initiative aimed at making Siri’s responses feel more natural, immediate, and human-like. A recently published academic paper outlines a sophisticated method designed to significantly reduce the delay—often called “latency”—between […]

Fairphone 6 review: cheaper, repairable and longer-lasting Android | Smartphones

Fairphone 6 Review: The Most Repairable, Sustainable Android Phone Yet The Dutch ethical smartphone brand Fairphone is back with its sixth-generation Android, aiming to make its repairable phone more modern, modular, affordable, and desirable, with screw-in accessories and a user-replaceable battery. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something […]

Malta Gaming Authority issues warning about four unlicensed gambling sites

Malta Gaming Authority Issues Urgent Warning About Four Unlicensed Gambling Sites In a fresh crackdown on rogue online gambling operators, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a stark warning to consumers about four websites falsely claiming to hold legitimate gaming licenses in Malta. The regulator has confirmed that these platforms are operating entirely without […]