Kensington Pro Fit Ergo TB675 vertical trackballs aim to save your wrist without hurting productivity

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Kensington has introduced the Pro Fit Ergo TB675 Vertical Trackballs, offering both wired and wireless models for professionals seeking a more ergonomic alternative to traditional mice. The thumb-operated devices feature a 60-degree vertical design, adjustable DPI settings, programmable buttons, and support for productivity-focused workflows like spreadsheets, creative applications, and multi-monitor setups.

Marshall just gave its Stockwell speaker a major battery upgrade

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Marshall has announced the Stockwell III portable Bluetooth speaker with more than 40 hours of battery life, True Stereophonic 360-degree sound, IP55 dust and water resistance, USB-C charging bank support, and replaceable modular parts designed to extend the speaker’s lifespan.

Meta wants to turn AI hype into skilled trade jobs with America’s Workforce Academy

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Meta has launched America’s Workforce Academy, a new skilled trades initiative that offers free training, industry certifications, and guaranteed jobs for graduates. The company says the program will help build the workforce needed for America’s growing AI infrastructure boom, though some may worry a flood of new workers could eventually impact wages in the trades.

OpenAI just made the SpaceX IPO feel like old news

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OpenAI has taken a major step toward a possible IPO, and the excitement around the company could eventually overshadow even SpaceX. With ChatGPT already part of daily life for millions, this is not just another tech company preparing paperwork. It could become one of the biggest public offerings of the AI era.

OpenAI says AI may soon automate much of its own research

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OpenAI says artificial intelligence may soon automate a significant portion of its own research process. In a new post from Sam Altman and Jakub Pachocki, the company outlines its “third phase,” discusses personal AGI for everyone, and warns about concentrated AI power while continuing to push toward increasingly capable systems.

iOS 27 shows Apple finally listening to frustrated iPhone users

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Apple used WWDC26 to unveil a dramatically smarter Siri, expand Apple Intelligence across its ecosystem, and introduce major new child safety tools. The announcements mark Apple’s biggest AI push yet and signal a major shift in the company’s software strategy.

GEEKOM packed a 99.9Wh battery into this surprisingly affordable laptop

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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.

GoveeLife Smart Countertop Ice Maker 2 Pro has RGB lights and Alexa support

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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.

I finally set up a Bitcoin Lightning wallet for NERDS.xyz

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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.

AI romance scams are booming and Norton says summer makes it worse

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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.