GEEKOM packed a 99.9Wh battery into this surprisingly affordable laptop
June 8, 2026
GEEKOM is pushing further into the laptop market with the new GeekBook M16. The 16-inch Windows 11 Pro machine combines Intel Core Ultra 9 performance, Intel Arc graphics, expandable storage, USB4 connectivity, and one of the largest batteries legally allowed on commercial flights.
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Best Buy helps shoppers try Meta products before buying them
June 8, 2026
Best Buy is bringing Meta Lab experiences to more than 50 stores this summer, giving shoppers hands-on access to Meta AI glasses, Quest 3 VR headsets, and interactive demos.
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GoveeLife Smart Countertop Ice Maker 2 Pro has RGB lights and Alexa support
June 8, 2026
GoveeLife has launched a smart Wi-Fi countertop machine for iced coffee, parties, and everyday drinks. It makes cubes in as little as 3 minutes, produces up to 47 pounds per day, supports app and voice controls, and even adds RGB lighting to the kitchen counter.
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I finally set up a Bitcoin Lightning wallet for NERDS.xyz
June 7, 2026
After years of covering Linux, privacy, and crypto-adjacent technology, I finally set up a Bitcoin Lightning wallet for NERDS.xyz. Here is why I chose Wallet of Satoshi on iPhone, how the setup process went, and why Lightning tipping might actually make sense for independent tech journalism.
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AI romance scams are booming and Norton says summer makes it worse
June 7, 2026
Norton says AI-powered romance scams, fake hotel booking pages, and ticket fraud are surging this summer as scammers increasingly use deepfakes, voice cloning, and fake websites to target distracted travelers and eventgoers.
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Gen Z is eating soup for breakfast and calling it soupmaxxing
June 7, 2026
Gen Z food culture keeps getting stranger. New data from Tastewise shows younger consumers are embracing breakfast soup, protein cold foam coffee, customizable Malatang bowls, and nostalgic comfort foods in what may be the internet’s weirdest food trend cycle yet.
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Trump pushes open source AI deeper into the US military
June 6, 2026
President Donald Trump is pushing open source AI deeper into America’s military and intelligence infrastructure through a new national security memorandum focused on rapid AI adoption, vendor diversity, and technological dominance.
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University of Phoenix study suggests colleges are losing the fight against ChatGPT
June 6, 2026
A new peer-reviewed University of Phoenix study examined how doctoral students feel about ChatGPT and AI chatbots in higher education. Researchers found students with favorable views of AI were more likely to use ChatGPT regularly, highlighting the growing disconnect between university concerns over academic integrity and the reality of modern student behavior.
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Tesla fires are getting so serious firefighters now need a giant battery drill
June 6, 2026
Electric vehicle battery fires remain one of the biggest concerns surrounding EV adoption, and now firefighters in Pennsylvania are using a specialized drill designed to pierce battery packs and inject water directly into lithium-ion cells. The EV-Drill LANCE marks the first deployment of the system in the United States and highlights how emergency responders are adapting to the growing risks tied to Tesla and other electric vehicle fires.
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GIGABYTE and CORSAIR smash DDR5 world record
June 6, 2026
GIGABYTE and CORSAIR achieved a staggering new DDR5 overclocking world record at COMPUTEX 2026, pushing memory speeds to an eye-watering 13,556 MT/s
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Belkin launches SoundForm Mini 2 kids headphones with 55 hour battery life
June 5, 2026
Belkin has announced the SoundForm Mini 2, a new generation of kids headphones featuring 55-hour battery life, foldable travel-ready design, audio sharing, and an 85dB volume limit.
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Sovereign AI sounds independent until you notice everything still runs on NVIDIA
June 5, 2026
Governments around the world are pushing sovereign AI initiatives to reduce dependence on foreign cloud providers and protect national data. There is just one awkward problem though. Nearly all of this supposedly independent AI infrastructure still runs on NVIDIA hardware and software. As countries build AI factories across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the global AI race increasingly looks less diversified and more dependent on a single American company.
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