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It's been a fun, busy year for Android phones – and as we reach the mid-point of 2024, it's the perfect time to take a look at the handsets that have launched already (like the Samsung Galaxy S24) and those that are still to come (see the Google Pixel 9).Maybe you've missed or completely forgotten about some of the best Android phones of 2024 so far. And if you're shopping for a new handset, then you'll want to know all about the latest models available – as well as making yourself aware about upcoming models that might be worth hanging...

The biggest Android phone launches of 2024 so far –and what's coming next

Alphabet has an in-house generative AI model, unlike the competition. The stock doesn't have a hefty premium like its peers. Alphabet has some of the best attributes among the big tech companies. Choosing just one artificial intelligence (AI) stock to have in your portfolio is nearly impossible. Few companies are...

If I Could Only Buy 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock, This Would Be It

Google introduced its new Circle to Search feature earlier in January. The new search functionality first debuted on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series of flagships. Later, the company launched the same feature for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones. Now, the search titan is planning to expand the availability of this feature to millions of other Android devices by the end of this year.

Google Lens could soon let you “Circle to Search” from any screen

At this year’s Config conference, web interface design app Figma unveiled a major redesign and a suite of new AI-powered tools to simplify and accelerate design workflows. This marks Figma’s third major overhaul, introducing a new visual style with rounded corners, an updated toolbar, and 200 new icons. Figma’s foray into AI brings Figma-specific tolls akin to other apps’ “draft an email” features. These AI capabilities aim to streamline everyday tasks, such as an “AI-enhanced” asset search and auto-generated text replacing the standard Lorem ipsum placeholder.

Figma just embraced AI in a big way

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Amazon US is currently offering the MacBook Pro 2023 at its all-time low price so, you may want to get your hands on it while it's still in stock! You can also get an additional $50 off upon approval for Amazon Visa. The MacBook Pro features the M3 Pro chip...

The MacBook Pro 2023 with 18GB of unified memory is available at its lowest price on Amazon

Motorola has introduced a surprise smartphone tailored for budget-conscious shoppers. The Moto E14 is debuting in the U.K. and Europe; we don’t expect to see a U.S. launch. The Moto E14 is a simple device priced at 70 British pounds (about $88). It features a Unisoc chipset, the same one found on its predecessor, the Moto E13. The Moto E14 has 2GB of RAM and is limited to Android 14 Go Edition, a lightweight version of Android.

Motorola quietly announced a new (and very cheap) Android phone

Yes, it's here: Dark Mode is finally available to all Strava users

In the dark and starry cosmic realm of astrology, some of the zodiac signs have an inflated sense of their intellect. Intelligence is a highly favored trait and these signs can often perceive themselves as the smartest people in the room. These signs can sometimes let their intellectual pride get the better of them. Tag along with us as we delve into the three zodiac signs renowned for their self-professed intelligence.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Think They're Smart

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

We've known for a while that is . While the company says it has been integrating that into various aspects of the voice assistant, it's also working on a more advanced version of Alexa that it plans to charge users to access. Amazon has reportedly dubbed the higher tier "Remarkable Alexa" (let's hope it doesn't stick with that name for the public rollout).

Amazon reportedly thinks people will pay up to $10 per month for next-gen Alexa

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Open have received Android 15 Beta 2, targeting developers and early adopters. Improvements were made to Bluetooth, hotspot, and camera functions. However, bugs remain. Repair mode launched for OnePlus 12 in Beta 1, aiming to enhance device troubleshooting. OnePlus is still carving out a niche in...

An Android 15 beta update has officially launched for some OnePlus devices

There’s no direct way to update your AirPods firmware. When Apple updates AirPods software — as it did Tuesday for a variety of models — it happens automatically, in the background. However, there is a way to speed up the AirPods update process. Plus, it’s a good idea to manually check you’re running the latest version, which brings bug fixes and sometimes great new features.

How to get the latest AirPods firmware updates [Updated]

Google has announced that it's going to start blocking websites that use certificates from Entrust starting around November 1, 2024, in its Chrome browser, citing compliance failures and the certificate authority's inability to address security issues in a timely manner. "Over the past several years, publicly disclosed incident reports highlighted...

Google to Block Entrust Certificates in Chrome Starting November 2024

Publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase, in connection with History Associates Incorporated, has filed two civil lawsuits against the Securities and Exchange Commission and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for their failure to comply with FOIA requests. The Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, grants the full or partial disclosure of previously...

Why Coinbase Is Suing the SEC and FDIC Over Public Records

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Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

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Cats of Kansas City

One might be wise to wait until after Independence Day to adopt one of these cats. They just don't like the noise of fireworks, which, combined with the sudden, scary changes of a new home might not make for a great start. Come Friday, the 5th though, go and grab up one of these terrific cats, all available from local, Kansas City shelters.

Celebrate your 4th with one of these great cats

Mustafa Suleyman, the AI CEO at Microsoft, argues that anything that's accessible on the open web is "freeware," and anyone can freely use the content. As for the websites that have clear disclaimers about not using their content without permission, Suleyman says that it's a "gray area," and he thinks "that's going to work its way through the courts."

Microsoft AI CEO says using open web content to train AI models isn't wrong

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Google Releases Supercharged Version of Flagship AI Model Gemini

Google has made good on its promise to open up its most powerful AI model, Gemini 1.5 Pro, to the public following a beta release last...

Google Releases Supercharged Version of Flagship AI Model Gemini

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