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We have exciting news for those considering buying the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra when it’s announced and released early next year. Leaker Ice Universe has reported that Samsung’s next flagship phone will feature a significant RAM upgrade from the current Galaxy S24 Ultra, which has 12GB of RAM. How much RAM? Ice Universe says the Galaxy S25 Ultra will have 16GB of RAM, which would be a very nice leap indeed. This positive news comes just days after we heard disappointing news about the S25 Ultra’s battery and charging specs.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra may get a big performance boost

From AirPods to the Echo Pop, we’ve seen a handful of recent Prime Day standouts resurface as part of Best Buy’s latest sales event. The retailer’s current promo on Amazon devices also extends to the Kindle Scribe, which you can grab at Best Buy and Target with 16G of storage and a Basic Pen for an all-time low of $234.99 ($105 off). You can also buy it with the Premium Pen at Best Buy for $279.99 ($110 off).

Amazon’s big-screen Kindle Scribe is more than $100 off right now

The Wall Street Journal reports that Facebook and Instagram are still running ads that promote online marketplaces for illegal drugs — including cocaine, hallucinogens, and prescription opioids — months after the publication first noted that Meta was facing a federal investigation for doing so. Meta says it will...

Meta still has a drug problem.

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A new report claims Apple is ramping up orders of tetraprism lenses as it plans to bring this previously Pro Max exclusive to both iPhone 16 Pro models.

iPhone 16 Pro leak just confirmed a huge camera upgrade

A few minutes before Avi Schiffmann and I get on Google Meet to talk about the new product he’s building, an AI companion called “Friend,” he sends me a screenshot of a message he just received. It’s from “Emily,” and it wishes him luck with our chat. “Good luck with the interview,” Emily writes, “I know you’ll do great. I’m here if you need me after.”

Your new AI Friend is almost ready to meet you

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Realme has already made some big (and occasionally. ) claims for its new number-series flagships - however, it has saved some of the most stunning for the actual 13 Pro launch event, claiming that they can, among other things, take better portraits than a DSLR and achieve "far better clarity" than a handset with a 200MP sensor.

Realme 13 Pro series debut with Ultra Clear AI-powered cameras and brighter, flatter displays

Lime is testing two new e-bikes designed to make bike-sharing accessible to a wider range of riders. Alongside throttles that mean you don’t have to pedal to move, the LimeBike and the LimeGlider both offer 20-inch wheels with fat tires for better traction, step-through frames to make getting on and off easier, and lower centers of gravity for more stability.

Lime tests two new e-bikes you don’t have to pedal

Strength-boosting exoskeleton suits can help make jobs with physical labor feel less strenuous, but Arc’teryx has partnered with Skip, a spinoff of Google’s X Labs, to bring the technology to leisure time. The powered MO/GO pants feature a lightweight electric motor at the knee that can boost a hiker’s leg strength when going uphill while also absorbing the impact of steps during a descent.

Arc’teryx’s new powered pants could make hikers feel 30 pounds lighter

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is this year’s Samsung flagship and a device that Digital Trends rated highly in its review, calling it “the best Ultra ever, and a must-buy.” This is high praise, but ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia has Samsung in its sights with the Nubia Z60 Ultra “Leading Version” and the Z60S Pro, a slightly pared-down, but even more affordable model.

A new Android phone just gave the Galaxy S24 Ultra some tough competition

Maybe the fears around AI are overblown, but if you’re going to argue that the human mind is more creative than a computer, then maybe you want to write sentences that are less embarrassing than what GPT might spit out. As a copyeditor would say: watch for repetition.

I have some edit notes for David Brooks.

Take a look at this HP-X concept from 1984 that has been restored, seemingly so Honda can show the world how cool futuristic cars used to look. As a car born in the Knight Rider era, the HP-X placed advanced tech within the driver’s reach, including a CD player, GPS, real-time telemetry, and “special sonar” technology that warns you about road conditions. At the time, Honda called this tech suite its “electronic driver support system.”

Honda’s 1984 HP-X concept was the carbon fiber future we expected

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Downers Grove, IL

Chicago Food King

It was that time of year again for me to find a new restaurant to take my wife out for her birthday. We had initially planned to go downtown but decided we did not feel like dealing with traffic or the hassle of parking, so it was up to me to find something in the suburbs that would be unique and, of course, delicious.

Carnivore and the Queen Restaurant  in Downers Grove - is it worth the price - My Honest Review

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

During the latest financial report, Samsung officially took the wraps off its in-house 3nm smartphone chipset, the Exynos 2500. The company confirmed that it would launch the Exynos 2500 sometime later this year. The next year's Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus will likely use Samsung's Exynos 2500 SoC in some regions.

Samsung officially confirms Galaxy S25's Exynos 2500 chipset for the first time

Upgrading to the latest and greatest flagships can be really convenient, especially when you're snagging a top-of-the-line model like the Galaxy S24 Ultra with all the bells and whistles. Premium phones come with price tags to match. Finding a deal to cut some of the cost of a new phone is pretty essential, and right now Amazon is offering a 26% discount on the S24 Ultra, netting you $335 in savings and dropping the cost from $1,300 to just $965. That's the lowest price we've ever seen.

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Drops to a New Low Price

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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Through the looking glass: Touchscreens in cars are a double-edged sword. While they offer sleek aesthetics and the ability to update software features easily, they can also be a significant distraction for drivers, requiring you to take your eyes off the road to poke around trying to get things done – which is far from ideal when you're hurtling down the highway at 70 mph.

This EV lets you add buttons if the touchscreen dashboard is too futuristic for you

Last week a rumor told us the Galaxy S25 Ultra would have the same 5,000 mAh battery capacity as its predecessor, and in a world where a lot of Samsung's competitors are now moving beyond that number, that wasn't great news. Today we have some better news, however. According to...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to have more RAM

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The redesigned Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ might have a new rear light bar

Tesla’s Model Y will look a lot different on the back and inside after its rumored redesign if new photos of the leaked “Juniper” model are...

The redesigned Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ might have a new rear light bar

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