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Meta's flagship metaverse service leaves VR behind

The company asserts it will continue to make VR headsets, though.

Meta's flagship metaverse service leaves VR behind

Madrid Marie

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Rubik’s WOWCube adds complexity, possibility by reinventing the puzzle cube

Technology is a double-edged sword in the $399 Rubik's Cube-inspired toy.

Rubik’s WOWCube adds complexity, possibility by reinventing the puzzle cube

Sophie Weber

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5 changes to know about in Apple's latest iOS, macOS, and iPadOS betas

The 26. 3 updates were mostly invisible; these changes are more significant.

5 changes to know about in Apple's latest iOS, macOS, and iPadOS betas

Sophie Weber

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RAM shortage hits Valve's four-year-old Steam Deck, now available "intermittently"

Forget launching new stuff— Valve is even having problems with existing hardware.

RAM shortage hits Valve's four-year-old Steam Deck, now available "intermittently"

Madrid Marie

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The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices

Don't expect big changes yet.

The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices

Jamie Rodriguez

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DIY PC maker Framework has needed monthly price hikes to navigate the RAM shortage

And Framework expects things to get worse before they get better.

DIY PC maker Framework has needed monthly price hikes to navigate the RAM shortage

Daan Sanchez

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Byte magazine artist Robert Tinney, who illustrated the birth of PCs, dies at 78

He became one of the first to visualize personal computing by painting vivid cover art.

Byte magazine artist Robert Tinney, who illustrated the birth of PCs, dies at 78

Sophie Weber

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Windows' original Secure Boot certificates expire in June—here's what you need to do

PCs without the new certificates could eventually have trouble booting new OSes.

Windows' original Secure Boot certificates expire in June—here's what you need to do

Jamie Rodriguez

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Report: Imminent Apple hardware updates include MacBook Pro, iPads, and iPhone 17e

High-end Macs and less-expensive iPhones and iPads are all on the docket.

Report: Imminent Apple hardware updates include MacBook Pro, iPads, and iPhone 17e

Maria Bakker

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