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Apple Pay Launches in the Philippines
Apple Pay expanded to the Philippines today, which means iPhone and Apple Watch owners in the country can add supported debit and credit cards to the Wallet app for contactless payments. Credit and debit cards can be added by opening the Wallet app and tapping on the "+" button. According to users on Reddit, supported banks include UnionBank, GoTyme, Metrobank, and Chinabank. Cards are verified using SMS or phone call. Once an eligible card…
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Influencers draw backlash for attending OpenAI’s first luxury trip
OpenAI’s first-ever influencer brand trip is sparking online backlash as tensions over the use of AI continue. Over the weekend, OpenAI took what appears to be a handful of influencers to a luxury retreat in upstate New York for what was called “Summer Club.” There, the creators were treated to farm-to-table dinners, wellness activities like beekeeping, and classes on how to better use OpenAI products. One creator posted about making a website, while another…
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Samsung says Galaxy Z Fold 8’s new shape exists because ‘one size does not fit all’
In a new interview, Samsung talks about its decisions around the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s new shape, the color choices across its new foldable lineup, and the controversial “cushion” design still in place on Galaxy Watch 9. Hubert Lee, Samsung’s Executive Vice President and Head of the Design Team for mobile, took to Samsung’s newsroom for a quick interview that goes over the company’s latest products. There are a few key tidbits, but the…
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An AI-supervised remote exam went so badly that 58,000 students must retake it
Earlier this summer, nearly 160,000 applicants took the entrance exam for UNAM, Mexico’s largest university. For the first time, they did it completely remotely, using a “lockdown” browser and AI-powered webcam proctoring software, over several weeks from late May through early June. When exam results came in, they bore little resemblance to past results, especially at the top. Between 2021 and 2025, 3.5 percent of test takers scored 100 or more on the 120-question…
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Apple challenges UK government’s latest demand for iCloud backdoor: report
Apple is challenging another legal demand by the U.K. government to access the encrypted data of its users in the country, according to Financial Times. The company reportedly filed a complaint with the U.K.’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal, a court that hears cases related to government surveillance, after the government last year issued a “technical capability notice.” The notice is a secret government legal order for demanding access to users’ data, even if the data…
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Trump’s AI protectionism has come for robotics
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Humanoid robots usually elicit more cringe than awe: They stumble, kick children, and despite advances are still worse at using their hands than my toddler. It’s a nascent industry, and such robots are more commonly seen in viral videos than real workplaces or homes. It was a surprise, then, when…
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Want the best bass out of your headphones? Here's what to look for
Try these adjustments before you go buy a new pair. Getting powerful bass from your headphones doesn't always mean buying new ones. In many cases, it's more about tweaking some settings on the pair you already have. But better bass doesn't just mean more of it. The goal isn't to make your music sound like a car trunk rattling at a stoplight. It's about a deeper, punchier bass that doesn't overpower everything else. Here…
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Le Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra peut prendre des photos en 200 MP avec HDR activé
Le Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra est le premier smartphone pliable de Samsung à proposer un mode de capture photo en 200 MP et HDR. Samsung a présenté son Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra le 22 juillet dernier et ce nouveau modèle sera disponible à partir du 10 août 2026 (avec quelques jours d’avance pour certaines précommandes). C’était passé inaperçu lors de l’annonce, mais le smartphone est capable de capturer des photos dans une…
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Apps & Logiciels
Nouveautés Netflix août 2026 : les séries et films à regarder
Bonne nouvelle, Netflix ne ralentit pas la cadence pour ce mois d’août 2026. L’été continue et la plateforme semble vouloir nous faire oublier la canicule avec un programme riche et varié. Des fins de séries très attendues, des compétitions sous haute tension et un bon stock de classiques du cinéma sont au rendez-vous. Que vous soyez d’humeur à enchaîner une saison entière au bord de la piscine ou à vous caler devant un bon…
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Les Anneaux de pouvoir saison 3 : le retour confirmé de Tom Bombadil pose un vrai casse-tête scénaristique
Recevez tous les soirs un résumé de l’actu importante avec Le Récap’ Il y a les évidences, comme Sauron, Elrond ou Galadriel, personnages-clés de la série télévisée Les Anneaux de pouvoir (Rings of Power). Il y a aussi les surprises attendues, à l’image de Celeborn, un Elfe de premier plan qui va enfin faire ses débuts avec la saison 3. Ou les annonces stupéfiantes, en témoigne le casting de Simon Pegg pour faire la…
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Où regarder l’éclipse solaire du 12 août en streaming ? Notre liste des sites à suivre
Mercredi 12 août, une éclipse totale sera visible depuis le nord de l’Espagne et la région de Reykjavík, en Islande. La bande d’ombre traversera l’Espagne du nord-ouest au sud-est sur environ 290 kilomètres de large, de la Galice et des Asturies jusqu’aux Baléares, en passant par León, Burgos, Saragosse et Valence. Le Soleil y disparaîtra complètement pendant environ 1’50 au maximum sur la ligne centrale, nettement moins en bordure de bande. C’est la première…
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The System That Turned Paper Charts Into Digital Medical Records
Most hospitals and health care providers use electronic health records instead of paper charts to note patient vaccinations, diagnoses, and procedures. AthenaOne, Epic, and Oracle Health are some of the systems employed around the world. Many patients can access their electronic medical records from home. The platforms exist thanks to pioneering efforts such as the Medical Information System (MIS-I). The first hospital-wide computer system, it was developed in the 1960s by Lockheed Martin (then…
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Smartphones
OnePlus 15 and more have fully sold out in the US following shutdown
OnePlus has officially closed its doors in the US, but remaining stock was available for a little while. Now, for OnePlus 15 and most other products, US stock has dried up. In July, OnePlus announced that it would cease operations in major markets including Europe, the UK, and the US, among others. The brand said that existing devices would remain available, but no new products would be released, nor would products be restocked. Just…
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The Anbernic RG SP will be available on August 5
This modern-day Game Boy Advance SP remake starts at $65, but Anbernic is offering early bird pricing. Anbernic's modern-day reimagining of the Game Boy Advance SP is going to be cheaper than Nintendo's clamshell handheld when it first came out in 2003. The handheld maker first revealed the RG SP a few weeks ago without divulging the price range or release date. Now, Anbernic is planning to open up orders for its affordable clamshell…
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Xbox 360 games are reportedly coming to PC as well
Like Sony, Xbox may be laying the groundwork for an all-digital future. It seems Microsoft is planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC alongside those for its original console. A feature that will enable consumers to get digital versions of Xbox games they own on disc may be deployed soon as well. That's according to The Verge, which got its hands on a document that Microsoft recently shared with developers. The paperwork reportedly…
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Apps & Logiciels
Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Sea of Stars, Gambonanza, This Is Fine, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready, including titles like Sea of Stars, Doom & Destiny Worlds, Gambonanza, Skel and Defense, Nerd Survivors, This Is Fine (Cards Survival), Soul Huntress: RPG Premium, and more. The major Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 pre-order deals are rolling on for another few days before deliveries start going out, just be sure to scope out this…
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Apple's iCloud File Sharing Left Ex-Employees With Access to Secret Documents
The way Apple combines work and personal iCloud accounts left some employees able to access confidential documents after departing the company, reports The Information. The site spoke to more than half a dozen former Apple employees who were unknowingly left with access to sensitive content. The former employees said many Apple files they had been shared on over their careers at the company—including planning documents for product launch events—continued to sync to their personal…
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La Kindle Scribe, liseuse et carnet de notes tout-en-un, perd 140 € sur Amazon
Amazon propose plusieurs liseuses dans sa gamme Kindle, de la Kindle classique à la Paperwhite en passant par la Colorsoft. La Kindle Scribe occupe le haut du panier avec un positionnement bien à part : elle intègre un stylet et un carnet de notes numérique en plus de la fonction lecture. Cette liseuse-carnet est assez coûteuse, mais en ce moment, elle devient plus facilement recommandable avec cette réduction de 140 euros sur Amazon. La…
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Europe’s AI labeling and transparency rules are now in effect
Tech companies could face fines if they don’t meet new requirements for AI transparency. Tech companies could face fines if they don’t meet new requirements for AI transparency. The European Union has ushered in some additional rules that aim to make it easier for people to identify chatbots and AI deepfakes online. The new transparency obligations under the bloc’s landmark AI Act came into effect on August 2nd, requiring companies to disclose when people…
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The pros and cons of using Apple AirTags
There's a lot to love about AirTags, but there are also compelling alternatives worth considering. Apple AirTags are more handy than you think. With the design and functionality finally being refreshed for the first time in early 2026, the tiny, coin-sized item trackers provide even more value through upgrades like more powerful Precision Finding, longer Bluetooth range and a louder speaker for when you want to "ring" one from your phone to locate an…
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Les jeux Xbox 360 vont arriver sur Xbox Helix et PC, Microsoft veut devenir le champion de la rétrocompatibilité
Le catalogue de jeux Xbox 360 devrait être rendu disponible sur les consoles plus récentes, améliorant encore son accessibilité. Alors que Sony est au cœur de la tempête après avoir annoncé l’arrêt de la production de disques pour les jeux PlayStation, Microsoft veut se présenter comme le bon élève en matière de préservation vidéoludique. L’éditeur et fabricant serait sur le point de lancer un vaste programme de rétrocompatibilité et de conservation des jeux physiques.…
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The first-gen Kindle Scribe is a big e-reader and digital notebook that’s $150 refurbished
The Kindle Scribe is worth considering if you’re heading back to school, as its large 10.2-inch screen can display textbooks and ebooks, or let you jot down handwritten notes during class. Now through August 8th, the first-gen model (with a Premium Pen) is down to just $149.99 with 16GB of storage in refurbished condition at Woot when you apply the promo code KINDLE25 at checkout. That’s $220 off its original launch price from 2022…
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Apps & Logiciels
Gemini Spark now has Chrome web-browsing capabilities
Google's AI assistant can "use your logged-in accounts and saved passwords to handle tedious web errands." Google's agentic AI assistant Spark can now integrate with the company's Chrome web browser. Once logged in to Chrome, Spark "can use your logged-in accounts and saved passwords to handle tedious web errands." This is a modern AI tool, so the tedious web errands that Spark handles seem to revolve around "researching flight options and starting the booking…
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India plans more tax breaks to sweeten Apple's iPhone production
Apple's iPhone production in India is getting more of a boost, as the government considers extending a tax exemption on manufacturing machinery and component imports until 2041. India is a major location in Apple's work to diversify its production outside of China. While it has already benefited from many incentives from the country, its supply chain stands to benefit even more. A draft proposal seen by Reuters affects a tax exemption that India introduced…
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