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We’ve rounded up the best deals for Saturday, September 20, below, so don’t miss out on these limited-time offers.Save Up to $130 Off Brand New PlayStation 5 Slim DealsSony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Console8If you’re looking for the least expensive brand new PlayStation 5 console you can get your hands on, AliExpress is going to be your best bet. Right now they’re offering an imported Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition gaming console for just $369.73 after $80 off coupon code “Ausu80”. Alternatively, the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition is down to $425.16 after an even bigger $100 off coupon code…

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The original version of this story appeared in How much magazine.The Chinese AI company DeepSeek released a chatbot earlier this year called R1, which drew a huge amount of attention. Most of it focused on the fact that a relatively small and unknown company said it had built a chatbot that rivaled the performance of those from the world’s most famous AI companies, but using a fraction of the computer power and cost. As a result, the stocks of many Western tech companies plummeted; Nvidia, which sells the chips that run leading AI models, lost more stock value in a…

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This photo of the iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange was taken with the telephoto lens on an iPhone 17 Pro Max. Jason Hiner/ZDNETThe idea of “tyranny of choice” says that having a set of good choices is supposed to let everyone find exactly what makes them most happy, but the reality is that having so many good choices can often lead to anxiety, indecisiveness, and discontent. If we apply this concept to the iPhone 17 lineup, then Apple is quite the tyrant this year.After all, the base model iPhone 17 is more pro than ever and offers the…

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California’s state senate recently gave final approval to a new AI safety bill, SB 53, sending it to Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign or veto. If this all sounds familiar, that’s because Newsom vetoed another AI safety bill, also written by state senator Scott Wiener, last year. But SB 53 is narrower than Wiener’s previous SB 1047, with a focus on big AI companies making more than $500 million in annual revenue. I got the chance to discuss SB 53 with my colleagues Max Zeff and Kirsten Korosec on the latest episode of TechCrunch’s flagship podcast Equity. Max believes…

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There are immutable truths about our world: rain falls, wind blows, and the second a beloved IP enters the public domain territory, you can bet that a slasher movie based on it will hit theaters in record time. We’ve seen it happen to Winnie the Pooh, and last year it happened to Steamboat Willie, the 1928 Disney character who served as the prototype for what would eventually become Mickey Mouse. Steamoat Willie entered the public domain on January 1, 2024, and then earlier this year was reimagined as a horror movie villain with the animated horror-comedy short, Screamboat, created by…

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IDC x AC (Image credit: Android Central)This is an exclusive column featuring expert analysts from International Data Corporation (IDC)who provide insights into the latest products, news, and more.In the global smartphone market, where Android dominates over 80% share with flashy spec-filled smartphones that fold and scream AI features, it is not easy to stand out. However, anyone who’s played poker knows it’s not always the best hand that wins. Strategy, timing, and knowing when to go all-in often matter more than the cards themselves. Apple’s September event at Apple Park was, at first glance, a showcase of a strong hand:…

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Apple’s iPhone 17 launched worldwide earlier today with the usual raft of updates to its hardware. While folks are excited about the new tools, you might not realize that your existing iPhone has some useful and security-boosting features that you should be using.We’ve rounded up four of the most useful iPhone security features that’ll keep your data secure, boost your online privacy, and even help you locate your phone if it’s lost or stolen.1. Hidden folders Hiding apps and folders on the iPhone. (Image credit: Future)The hidden folder feature does exactly what it says on the tin. It allows you…

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Looking for a different day?A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Friday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, September 19 (game #565).Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today…

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