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McDonald’s broken ice cream machines could get fixed faster thanks to new federal rule

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McDonald’s ice cream machines have developed a lousy reputation for being broken when you visit the restaurant, largely due to strict copyright laws that only permit specially licensed technicians to legally repair them. The manufacturers have to license each technician, and they put locks on the McFlurry machines to prevent others from repairing them. However, […]

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Boox’s phone-size e-reader gets faster processing and a fingerprint reader

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In 2023, Boox turned heads with the Palma. The device blurred the line between e-readers and smartphones, by combining e-paper with Android. The initial pitch was something along the lines of a phone-sized Kindle that’s small enough to slip into a pocket. The product would be enticing for many if that were the only thing

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Devialet launches new high-end audio amplifier

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Devialet, the French company at the intersection of audio engineering and luxury, is known for its egg-shaped Phantom speakers, but the company’s first product was in fact an audio amplifier that you could connect to stand-alone speakers. After releasing soundbars, portable speakers, wireless earbuds, the venture-backed company is now going back to its roots with

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Google adds new features for Pixel along with Android 15 rollout

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Google is rolling out Android 15 today to Pixel devices. It is also adding new features through the October Pixel drop, including improved low-light photography on Instagram and support for underwater photography and video. Android 15 updates Android 15 has a private space feature that lets you hide and lock apps behind a separate PIN

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Google adds a multi-functional quick insert key and new AI features to Chromebook Plus

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Google is announcing new Chromebook models today with Samsung and Lenovo. With Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook Plus model in particular, the company is also introducing a new multifunctional quick insert key. But Google doesn’t want to leave existing Chromebook users behind as it added new AI-powered features for existing devices. The quick insert key, which also

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Meta has rebuilt Instagram and Facebook for its Quest headsets

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At its annual Meta Connect event on Wednesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company has rebuilt its social apps for mixed reality. “We’ve got all new Instagram and Facebook experiences to bring your feeds and your Reels with you into mixed reality,” Zuckerberg said. “A really nice interface so you can lean back

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Moksha, the gamified meditation device, makes breath work exercises more engaging

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Moksha’s meditation tool aims to kick traditional breath work exercises to the curb.  As most breathing tools on the market are designed to do, Moksha aims to help train you to breathe longer and deeper, which studies have shown naturally calm you down, relax your muscles, slow your heart rate, and stabilize your blood pressure. The

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