BISSELL CrossWave Edge Cordless could be the ultimate cleanup tool for gamers dealing with snack crumbs and Red Bull spills

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Gaming setups get messy fast. Chips, crumbs, and the occasional energy drink spill are practically inevitable. The BISSELL CrossWave Edge Cordless vacuum mop combo might be an unexpected gadget for gamers who snack while they play, since it can vacuum dry debris and mop liquid messes at the same time.

OpenAI acquires TBPN and instantly destroys the show’s credibility

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OpenAI has acquired TBPN, a show that built its reputation on independent discussion of the AI industry. Now that the podcast is owned by the company it covers, many observers believe its credibility is gone.

Google ChromeOS Flex USB Kit could rescue your old Windows laptop from the trash

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Google has teamed up with Back Market to launch the ChromeOS Flex USB Kit, a small $3 tool designed to breathe new life into aging laptops. Instead of throwing away an older computer that can no longer run modern versions of Windows, users can install ChromeOS Flex and turn it into a lightweight, secure web machine. The kit includes a reusable USB drive along with guides and tutorials to simplify the installation process for beginners.

Netrunner 26 “Twilight” arrives with Debian 13, Linux 6.16, and KDE Plasma 6

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Netrunner 26 “Twilight” has been released with Debian 13 “Trixie,” Linux 6.16, and KDE Plasma 6.3.6. The distribution continues to impress with thoughtful polish and attention to detail that make KDE feel especially refined.

Cloudflare says WordPress is outdated and insecure, introduces EmDash CMS

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Cloudflare is taking a shot at WordPress with a new open source CMS called EmDash. The company argues the architecture behind WordPress is outdated and insecure, particularly when it comes to plugins. Built with TypeScript, serverless infrastructure, and AI tooling in mind, EmDash is Cloudflare’s attempt to rethink what a modern publishing platform should look like.

Shake Shack flips burgers and algorithms with new AI-powered Project Catalyst

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Shake Shack is betting big on artificial intelligence. Project Catalyst aims to modernize restaurant systems, launch a loyalty platform, and support expansion to 1500 locations.

Proton Meet is an end-to-end encrypted video calling service that challenges Zoom and Google

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Proton has launched Proton Meet, a new video conferencing platform built with end-to-end encryption. The service aims to offer a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream meeting tools like Zoom and Google Meet.