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iOS 18.3.1 update patches a physical iPhone exploit

Apple’s iOS 18.3.1 — the latest version of its iPhone operating system — features a key security update to patch a physical exploit. Apple hasn’t released too many details about the issue — after all, it wouldn’t want to alert potential wrongdoers to a flaw they could exploit — but it involves Apple’s USB Restricted

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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Review: Beating the Best

There’s plenty more bounty, from standards like in-ear sensors for auto-pause to advanced options like computational voice isolation for notably clear calling and Spatial Audio with head tracking (if you’re into that) via gyroscopes and accelerometers. The Pro 2’s IPX4 water resistance could (and should) be better, but they atone with an excellent battery life

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Apple reportedly partners with Alibaba after rejecting DeepSeek for China AI launch

According to a report published Tuesday by The Information, Apple is partnering Alibaba to bring its Apple Intelligence platform to China. The deal is said to arrive after the iPhone maker reportedly explored – but ultimately rejected – a potential partnership with uber-buzzy AI startup, DeepSeek, as well as with Bytedance. Apple initially selected Baidu

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Top 6 Deel Competitors and Alternatives for 2024

Best overall Deel alternative: Gusto Best for managing employee benefits: Justworks Best international PEO: Papaya Global Best for hiring contractors internationally: Oyster Best for hiring and onboarding: Multiplier Best for integrations and IT hardware support: Rippling Best value for the price: Remote Deel streamlines hiring, onboarding, and payroll management for both employees and contractors in

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‘The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep’ review: Geralt meets ‘The Little Mermaid’

The Witcher fans know how to wait. It’s been six months since we farewelled The Witcher in Henry Cavill mode, with Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt gauntlet expected later this year. We’ve been lightly thriving on news of the fourth RPG game in The Witcher franchise, the first since 2015’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, but it’s

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It’s Spring on Mars—and That Means Violently Explosive Geysers and Avalanches

When the frozen carbon dioxide has all melted in the summer, distinctive marks are revealed on the Martian landscape. These are known as “araneidoform terrain,” because they look like spiders when seen from space. Some of these spider-like landforms are more than a kilometer across, and some have hundreds of legs. They are often found

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QED leads $11M investment in Nigerian fintech Raenest

As Africa’s tech ecosystem booms, more people from the region are landing remote jobs with big tech firms and global startups. But getting paid remains a challenge for many of these freelancers and remote workers — they struggle to open accounts that accept U.S. dollars, face slow invoicing and payment processes, and it doesn’t help

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Money Market Account vs Checking Account: Which Is Better?

Money market accounts (MMAs) and checking accounts may share some similar features, such as earning interest, getting FDIC insurance coverage, and allowing check writing and debit card access. However, they differ in terms of yields, withdrawal limits, and transaction flexibility. MMAs typically offer higher returns than checking accounts, which usually provide little to no interest

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Sporting vs. Dortmund 2025 livestream: Watch Champions League for free

TL;DR: Live stream Sporting vs. Dortmund in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The Champions League playoff round brings together eight teams that didn’t quite do enough to secure a spot in the knockout stage of the competition. There are

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14 Best Sexy Gifts for Lovers (2025)

Sex toys and accessories can be a huge benefit to most people’s sex lives, but we don’t talk about them openly enough. That’s a shame, because here at WIRED, we have many thoughts on all the gadgets you can use to spice up your romantic relationships or share your joy with others. Whether you’re buying

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