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[00:00:18] <bender> [Ars Technica] Physicists 3D-printed a Christmas tree of ice - https://arstechnica.com
[00:00:19] <bender> [Ars Technica] OpenAI’s new ChatGPT image generator makes faking photos easy - https://arstechnica.com
[00:00:19] <bender> [Wired] The Best Plant and Gardening Gifts From LetPot (2025) - https://www.wired.com
[00:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] These Crashed US Navy Aircraft Were Too Dangerous To Leave On The Seafloor: Here's Why - https://www.slashgear.com
[00:00:19] <bender> [CNET] 'Emily in Paris' Season 5 Is Almost Here: How to Watch Every Episode - https://www.cnet.com
[00:00:19] <bender> [CNET] Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Dec. 18, #451 - https://www.cnet.com
[00:00:19] <bender> [CNET] Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 18, #1643 - https://www.cnet.com
[00:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director - https://www.bbc.com
[00:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Is Nancy in danger after 14 days at Celtic? - https://www.bbc.com
[00:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] 'He cannot play left-back' - should Trafford 'stick it out' at Man City? - https://www.bbc.com
[00:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Are English clubs ready for Champions League knockouts? - https://www.bbc.com
[00:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Uh-oh — Nvidia could drastically reduce supply of its RTX 5000 gaming GPUs in 2026, cutting production by up to 40% - https://www.techradar.com
[00:00:22] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
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[01:00:19] <bender> [Techdirt] Trump Officials Celebrated With Cake After Slashing Aid. Then People Died of Cholera. - https://www.techdirt.com
[01:00:19] <bender> [TechCrunch] Adobe hit with proposed class-action, accused of misusing authors’ work in AI training - https://techcrunch.com
[01:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] 15 Things Apple's Notes App Can Do That You Might Not Know About - https://www.slashgear.com
[01:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] China reportedly has a prototype EUV machine built by ex-ASML employees - https://www.engadget.com
[01:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry - https://www.bbc.com
[01:00:19] <bender> [AppleInsider] Apple's AI & ML research papers show instant 3D image conversion, more - https://appleinsider.com
[01:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] The surprising truth about the generations that suffer loneliness the most - https://www.bbc.com
[01:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Noise and flashing lights - How to avoid Christmas rows with neighbours - https://www.bbc.com
[01:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years - https://www.bbc.com
[01:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] EU leaders face crunch decision on loaning Russia's frozen cash to Ukraine - https://www.bbc.com
[01:00:20] <bender> [TechRadar] ‘I think $2.3 billion says you might be wrong on that’: James Cameron shoots down critics of 3D in Avatar, as fresh lawsuit emerges from animator - https://www.techradar.com
[01:00:23] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
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[02:00:19] <bender> [Ars Technica] NASA finally—and we really do mean it this time—has a full-time leader - https://arstechnica.com
[02:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] Suspicious Of Your Spotify Wrapped? You Should Be - https://www.slashgear.com
[02:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] Why this casual iPhone user upgraded to the iPhone 17 after one year - and don't regret it - https://www.zdnet.com
[02:00:19] <bender> [AppleInsider] New third-party iOS App Stores in Japan preserve user privacy, child safety - https://appleinsider.com
[02:00:19] <bender> [CNET] Video Game Hardware Sales Are the Worst in Decades: Here's Why You Should Buy Now - https://www.cnet.com
[02:00:19] <bender> [CNET] The TikTok Ban Was Set for Dec. 16. It Didn't Happen, and Here's Why - https://www.cnet.com
[02:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] The Gozney Dome (Gen 2) might be the ultimate backyard pizza oven – but its pro features come with a steep price tag - https://www.techradar.com
[02:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] LG’s 2026 TVs and soundbars get the Dolby Atmos FlexConnect treatment - https://www.techradar.com
[02:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] I tried talking to Google Maps with Gemini, and it actually understood what I wanted - https://www.techradar.com
[02:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] Dolby and LG introduce a modular home audio system for CES 2026 - https://www.engadget.com
[02:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] Former JD Sports employee awarded £65k after male boss sexually harassed her - https://www.bbc.com
[02:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] Bank of England expected to cut interest rates - https://www.bbc.com
[02:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] Will it be cold enough to snow this Christmas? - https://www.bbc.com
[02:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] The Papers: 'Abramovich clings on to $2.5bn' and 'Ban doctors strike' - https://www.bbc.com
[02:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] Heavy rains worsen conditions for displaced Gazans, UN warns - https://www.bbc.com
[02:00:22] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[03:00:18] <bender> [TechCrunch] Instacart’s AI-driven pricing tool attracted attention — now the FTC has questions - https://techcrunch.com
[03:00:19] <bender> [CNET] LG's First Dolby FlexConnect Soundbar Lets You Place Speakers Anywhere - https://www.cnet.com
[03:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] 'Maybe she's an angel now' says aunt of 10-year-old Bondi victim - https://www.bbc.com
[03:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] King's Speech set for week after crunch elections - https://www.bbc.com
[03:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] All you need to know about Sports Personality of the Year 2025 - https://www.bbc.com
[03:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas - https://www.bbc.com
[03:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Labour MPs warn Starmer they won't support jury trial limits - https://www.bbc.com
[03:00:25] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[04:00:18] <bender> [ZDNet] Kubuntu vs. Fedora: Which Linux distro is right for your KDE Plasma desktop? - https://www.zdnet.com
[04:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to vacate her 20-year prison sentence - https://www.bbc.com
[04:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Canada's population drops as country caps immigration - https://www.bbc.com
[04:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Warner Bros favours Netflix offer over $108bn Paramount bid - https://www.bbc.com
[04:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] 'Questions pile up at Celtic but only some are for Nancy' - https://www.bbc.com
[04:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] Joshua doubles down on vulgar 'kill' comments to Paul - https://www.bbc.com
[04:00:23] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[05:00:19] <bender> [Techdirt] The ‘Koozie’ People Bullied A Wooden Drink Sleeve Product, ‘Woodzie’, Into A Name Change - https://www.techdirt.com
[05:00:19] <bender> [Planet Debian] Hellen Chemtai: Debian Images Testing with OpenQA Outreachy Internship - https://hellenchemtai.wordpress.com
[05:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] Attack Jets Vs. Fighter Jets: What's The Difference? - https://www.slashgear.com
[05:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] Antony Price, designer for Bowie and Duran Duran, dies at 80 - https://www.bbc.com
[05:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] Trump announces 'warrior dividend' payments for troops - https://www.bbc.com
[05:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years - https://www.bbc.com
[05:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] England to hold ICC talks after Carey DRS error - https://www.bbc.com
[05:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] 'Can be as good as anyone' - Miley steps up for Newcastle - https://www.bbc.com
[05:00:23] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[06:00:19] <bender> [TechSpot] Nvidia could slash GeForce RTX 50 production by up to 40% next year - https://www.techspot.com
[06:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] 'Give Australia the urn' - England in trouble as Cummins removes Root - https://www.bbc.com
[06:00:23] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[07:00:19] <bender> [Wired] T-Mobile Business Promo Codes and Deals for November 2025 - https://www.wired.com
[07:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Privacy vs control: a “whack-a-mole game” with no clear winners - https://www.techradar.com
[07:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] I've realised I can make a difference - Hoy - https://www.bbc.com
[07:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] 'Snicko needs to be sacked' - Ashes controversy continues - https://www.bbc.com
[07:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] 'This is ridiculous!' - Smith dismissed after more Snicko controversy - https://www.bbc.com
[07:00:23] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[08:00:19] <bender> [CNET] Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Dec. 18 - https://www.cnet.com
[08:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs' - vacancies that don't exist? - https://www.bbc.com
[08:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Teacher discussed cocaine with pupils and called Islam 'satanic' - https://www.bbc.com
[08:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] England's Ashes hopes vanishing after batters fold again - https://www.bbc.com
[08:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] I tested the Geekom AX8 Max - and this mini PC is ideally balanced for the office, but I’m not sold on the color - https://www.techradar.com
[08:00:23] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[09:00:18] <bender> [ZDNet] The internet in 2025: Bigger, more fragile than ever - and 'fundamentally rewired' by AI - https://www.zdnet.com
[09:00:19] <bender> [Macworld] Macworld Podcast: 2025 Apple software and services year in review - https://www.macworld.com
[09:00:19] <bender> [Macworld] Office 2024 Home for PC or Mac is $30 off and yours for life - https://www.macworld.com
[09:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] England's Ashes hopes vanishing after batters fold again - https://www.bbc.com
[09:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] EU leaders face crunch decision on loaning Russia's frozen cash to Ukraine - https://www.bbc.com
[09:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas - https://www.bbc.com
[09:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Watch: Mother polar bear seen interacting with adopted cub - https://www.bbc.com
[09:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Noise and flashing lights - How to avoid Christmas rows with neighbours - https://www.bbc.com
[09:00:19] <bender> [Silicon Republic] Imprint becomes latest Irish-founded unicorn with $150m Series D raise - https://www.siliconrepublic.com
[09:00:19] <bender> [Silicon Republic] Toast creates 120 Dublin jobs for AI innovation in restaurant management - https://www.siliconrepublic.com
[09:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Emily in Paris season 5 ending explained: does Emily return to Paris, do Emily and Gabriel get back together and our season 6 predictions - https://www.techradar.com
[09:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Emily in Paris season 5 isn't home sweet Rome, but an Italian holiday from hell — and Marcello is the biggest disappointment of all - https://www.techradar.com
[09:00:24] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[09:30:16] <bender> [BBC Tech] Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas - https://www.bbc.com
[09:30:16] <bender> [BBC Tech] Grand Theft Auto game creator sacked us for trying to unionise - https://www.bbc.com
[09:30:16] <bender> [BBC Tech] Creative industries 'incredibly worried' about OpenAI-Disney deal - https://www.bbc.com
[10:00:18] <bender> [Wired] Lovense Spinel Review: A Great Mini Sex Machine - https://www.wired.com
[10:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] How Much Do Owners Say A Full Clutch Replacement Costs On A Harley-Davidson? - https://www.slashgear.com
[10:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] Are these the best-sounding $50 earbuds I've tried? My answer was clear within minutes - https://www.zdnet.com
[10:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Science & Environment] Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old mysterious mass burial site - https://www.bbc.com
[10:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Science & Environment] Spain to open network of climate shelters - https://www.bbc.com
[10:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Technology] Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas - https://www.bbc.com
[10:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Technology] Grand Theft Auto game creator sacked us for trying to unionise - https://www.bbc.com
[10:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Technology] Creative industries 'incredibly worried' about OpenAI-Disney deal - https://www.bbc.com
[10:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Save now on the next-gen AI workstation from Corsair that is designed for creators and developers - https://www.techradar.com
[10:00:19] <bender> [Silicon Republic] Bloomberg: OpenAI, Anthropic to expand Dublin office space - https://www.siliconrepublic.com
[10:00:19] <bender> [Silicon Republic] Coursera to boost workforce training capabilities with Udemy acquisition - https://www.siliconrepublic.com
[10:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] France's 'Doctor Death' jailed for life for fatally poisoning 12 patients - https://www.bbc.com
[10:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Former JD Sports employee awarded £65k after male boss sexually harassed her - https://www.bbc.com
[10:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Police turned me from victim to offender after I reported assault at school - https://www.bbc.com
[10:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Australian PM announces crackdown on hate speech after Bondi shooting - https://www.bbc.com
[10:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old mysterious mass burial site - https://www.bbc.com
[10:00:23] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[11:00:18] <bender> [Wired] Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Is Having a Renaissance - https://www.wired.com
[11:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] Laptop battery dying too soon? How to check its health in one click - https://www.zdnet.com
[11:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] Forgotten Gems: 5 Underappreciated Chrysler Cars From The '80s - https://www.slashgear.com
[11:00:19] <bender> [CNET] Yes, EVs Are Great in Winter, and I Drove in the Arctic to Prove It - https://www.cnet.com
[11:00:19] <bender> [TechSpot] Nvidia RTX 5050 vs Intel Arc B580: Budget GPU Battle - https://www.techspot.com
[11:00:19] <bender> [CNET] I Drove EVs in the Arctic to See How Good They Really Are in the Cold - https://www.cnet.com
[11:00:19] <bender> [Macworld] How can I recover lost or deleted data from my Mac - https://www.macworld.com
[11:00:19] <bender> [NYT Technology] Sleep Cots and Graham Crackers at Elon Musk’s Child Care Program - https://www.nytimes.com
[11:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] William and Catherine release annual Christmas card portrait - https://www.bbc.com
[11:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Starmer faces rebellion over plan to cut jury trials - https://www.bbc.com
[11:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Why Sir David Attenborough wouldn't live anywhere else but London - https://www.bbc.com
[11:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Police turned me from victim to offender after I reported assault at school - https://www.bbc.com
[11:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Bank of England expected to cut interest rates - https://www.bbc.com
[11:00:20] <bender> [TechRadar] The ChatGPT app store is now live — and these are the 5 apps you should try first - https://www.techradar.com
[11:00:20] <bender> [TechRadar] The Game Awards announces an estimated 171 million global livestreams of the full broadcast, breaking the show's record for its 11th year - https://www.techradar.com
[11:00:20] <bender> [TechRadar] AI-generated code contains more bugs and errors than human output - https://www.techradar.com
[11:00:20] <bender> [TechRadar] There's still time to get 512GB of Switch 2 SD Card storage at a heavy discount before the Holidays - https://www.techradar.com
[11:00:20] <bender> [TechRadar] Gaming hardware sales data reveals Xbox and its price hikes to be the biggest loser of 2025 - https://www.techradar.com
[11:00:24] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[11:30:16] <bender> [MIT Tech Review] Can AI really help us discover new materials? - https://www.technologyreview.com
[12:00:18] <bender> [Wired] new Apple iOS update is wrecking my iPhone - https://www.wired.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] LG's new home theater systems may be the ultimate Dolby Atmos flex at CES 2026 - https://www.zdnet.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [Technology Review] Can AI really help us discover new materials? - https://www.technologyreview.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [CNET] The Best Fitness Trackers of 2026 for Your New Year's Fitness Resolution - https://www.cnet.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [TechSpot] Tencent's Horizon clone Light of Motiram pulled from Steam and Epic after Sony lawsuit ends - https://www.techspot.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [Macworld] 2025 Macworld Awards: Apple’s biggest wins and misses - https://www.macworld.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] China may have reverse engineered EUV lithography tool in covert lab, report claims — employees given fake IDs to avoid secret project being detected, prototypes expected in 2028 - https://www.tomshardware.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] New Texas Instruments fab will pump out tens of millions of chips per day — first 300mm fab starts production after $60 billion investment - https://www.tomshardware.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] '$100 Steam Machine' uses a cut-down PS5 APU with Bazzite — DIY console offers 60 FPS at 1080p with 16GB of GDDR6 - https://www.tomshardware.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] From SaaS to AI: the technological and cultural shifts leaders must confront - https://www.techradar.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] iOS 26.3 is now out in beta – here are 3 new features to expect on your iPhone soon - https://www.techradar.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Get this speedy Crucial X9 2TB Portable SSD for £105.99 at Amazon - https://www.techradar.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] The UN just made a significant decision on who governs the Internet - https://www.techradar.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Google TV Freeplay adds even more free streaming channels, bringing its library total to over 250 - https://www.techradar.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] China may have reverse engineered EUV lithography tool in covert lab, report claims — employees given fake IDs to avoid secret project being detected, prototypes expected in 2028 - https://www.tomshardware.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] New Texas Instruments fab will pump out tens of millions of chips per day — first 300mm fab starts production after $60 billion investment - https://www.tomshardware.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] '$100 Steam Machine' uses a cut-down PS5 APU with Bazzite — DIY console offers 60 FPS at 1080p with 16GB of GDDR6 - https://www.tomshardware.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Police turned me from victim to offender after I reported assault at school - https://www.bbc.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Briton who fought in Ukraine jailed for 13 years by Russia - https://www.bbc.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] England's Ashes hopes vanishing after batters fold again - https://www.bbc.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Zelensky appeals to EU leaders facing crunch decision on Russia's frozen cash - https://www.bbc.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Rob Reiner's family speak of 'unimaginable pain' as son Nick faces court for murder charges - https://www.bbc.com
[12:00:19] <bender> [Silicon Republic] IDA reports FDI up nearly 40pc this year despite global economic headwinds - https://www.siliconrepublic.com
[12:00:25] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[12:30:16] <bender> [MIT Tech Review] The 8 worst technology flops of 2025 - https://www.technologyreview.com
[13:00:18] <bender> [Ars Technica] The inside story of SpaceX’s historic rocket landing that changed launch forever - https://arstechnica.com
[13:00:18] <bender> [SlashGear] Neither In The Garage Nor In The Shed – Here's A Great Place To Safely Store Ryobi Batteries - https://www.slashgear.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [CNET] Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 Gen 10 Review: Midrange 2-in-1 Supplies Spacious Display and Solid Performance - https://www.cnet.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [Macworld] iPhone 17e: Everything you need to know - https://www.macworld.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [Wired] A Filmmaker Made a Sam Altman Deepfake—and Got Unexpectedly Attached - https://www.wired.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [BBC Tech] One in three using AI for emotional support and conversation, UK says - https://www.bbc.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [BBC Tech] Facebook tests limiting links some people can share without paying - https://www.bbc.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [BBC Tech] Amazon apologises after showing 15-rated film to child who rented PG movie - https://www.bbc.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [BBC Tech] Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls - https://www.bbc.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [BBC Tech] Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive - https://www.bbc.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [Technology Review] The 8 worst technology flops of 2025 - https://www.technologyreview.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [AppleInsider] New iMac with OLED display may launch in 2027 - https://appleinsider.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [TechSpot] Micron predicts the memory crisis will last beyond 2026, says it can't meet full demand - https://www.techspot.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [AppleInsider] More ads are coming to the App Store in 2026 - https://appleinsider.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [TechSpot] California threatens to halt Tesla sales over Autopilot marketing - https://www.techspot.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Technology] One in three using AI for emotional support and conversation, UK says - https://www.bbc.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Technology] Facebook tests limiting links some people can share without paying - https://www.bbc.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Technology] Amazon apologises after showing 15-rated film to child who rented PG movie - https://www.bbc.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Technology] Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls - https://www.bbc.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Technology] Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive - https://www.bbc.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Duke of Marlborough accused of strangling estranged wife - https://www.bbc.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] How is flu wave affecting hospitals in your area? Use our tool to check - https://www.bbc.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] Sony settles with Tencent over 'slavish' Horizon clone - https://www.engadget.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] How the court backlog became a huge problem - and why it's so hard to fix - https://www.bbc.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK - https://www.bbc.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry - https://www.bbc.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] Grab a punchy RTX 5060 Ti-powered iBuypower gaming PC for less than $900 — it even packs 32GB of DDR5 RGB RAM and an 8-core Ryzen processor - https://www.tomshardware.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] Honda to temporarily shut down factories in China and Japan because of chip shortage — disruption caused by fallout from on-going conflict within Nexperia - https://www.tomshardware.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] 42-year old QuickShot II joystick gets an era-appropriate revival — iconic joystick is the perfect companion for an 80s retro setup - https://www.tomshardware.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] Samsung eyed up for huge 8nm chip order from Intel — the Z990 chipset for Nova Lake CPUs could be Intel's 8nm debut - https://www.tomshardware.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] The Star Trek Holodeck just got closer – Apple’s new AI tool generates 3D scenes from your photos in under a second for VR memories - https://www.techradar.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] ExpressVPN rolls out major Qt update to boost speed and unify desktop apps - https://www.techradar.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] HoneyBook CRM review 2026 - https://www.techradar.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Bosses are getting tired of AI at work, and preferring to hire humans for "specialist" roles once again - https://www.techradar.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Currys has slashed the prices on all its PS5 consoles just in time for Christmas - https://www.techradar.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [Silicon Republic] Ireland sees surge in ‘job hugging’ as professionals slow to apply - https://www.siliconrepublic.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] Grab a punchy RTX 5060 Ti-powered iBuypower gaming PC for less than $900 — it even packs 32GB of DDR5 RGB RAM and an 8-core Ryzen processor - https://www.tomshardware.com
[13:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] Honda to temporarily shut down factories in China and Japan because of chip shortage — disruption caused by fallout from on-going conflict within Nexperia - https://www.tomshardware.com
[13:00:20] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] 42-year old QuickShot II joystick gets an era-appropriate revival — iconic joystick is the perfect companion for an 80s retro setup - https://www.tomshardware.com
[13:00:20] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] Samsung eyed up for huge 8nm chip order from Intel — the Z990 chipset for Nova Lake CPUs could be Intel's 8nm debut - https://www.tomshardware.com
[13:00:22] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[13:30:16] <bender> [BBC Tech] Amazon pulls AI recap from Fallout TV show after it made several mistakes - https://www.bbc.com
[13:30:16] <bender> [MIT Tech Review] The Download: the worst technology of 2025, and Sam Altman’s AI hype - https://www.technologyreview.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] How Iconic 'Battle Of Midway' Japanese Aircraft Carriers Were Finally Found - https://www.slashgear.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] Got an old Starlink router? SpaceX will upgrade it today for free - here's how - https://www.zdnet.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] Did maintainers abandon your critical open-source tool? This rescue plan offers a lifeline - https://www.zdnet.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [AppleInsider] Epic Games CEO slams Japanese App Store 'junk fees' following App Store tweaks - https://appleinsider.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [TechSpot] Smartphone prices expected to rise in 2026 as shipments fall - https://www.techspot.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [Technology Review] The Download: the worst technology of 2025, and Sam Altman’s AI hype - https://www.technologyreview.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [CNET] AI Health Coaches: The Next Frontier in Wearables or Privacy Nightmare? - https://www.cnet.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [TechSpot] Epic Games Store's holiday free games may have leaked &ndash; and Red Dead Redemption 2 could be included - https://www.techspot.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [Planet Debian] Colin Watson: Preparing a transition in Debusine - https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk
[14:00:19] <bender> [CNET] The Best Winter Workout Gear to Keep You Warm and Active, Even in Sub-Zero Weather - https://www.cnet.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [IEEE Spectrum] The U.S. CHIPS Act Takes Another Hit - https://spectrum.ieee.org
[14:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] OpenAI just launched an app store inside ChatGPT - https://www.engadget.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] HyperX SoloCast 2 Review: A built-in stand that you'll want to mount - https://www.tomshardware.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] Ultrahuman brings snoring detection and respiratory health tracking to the Ring Air - https://www.engadget.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] North Korean infiltrator caught working in Amazon IT department thanks to lag — 110ms keystroke input raises red flags over true location - https://www.tomshardware.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] The FTC is reportedly investigating Instacart over its AI pricing tool - https://www.engadget.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Science & Environment] Sir David Attenborough's London - why he wouldn't live anywhere else - https://www.bbc.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Science & Environment] Farmers 'bewildered and frightened' over inheritance tax, report finds - https://www.bbc.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Technology] Amazon pulls AI recap from Fallout TV show after it made several mistakes - https://www.bbc.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] HyperX SoloCast 2 Review: A built-in stand that you'll want to mount - https://www.tomshardware.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] North Korean infiltrator caught working in Amazon IT department thanks to lag — 110ms keystroke input raises red flags over true location - https://www.tomshardware.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [Silicon Republic] Report: All-island coordination needed to unlock tech scale-up opportunities - https://www.siliconrepublic.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Your Ring doorbell can now use Alexa+ to identify who's calling and give them an appropriate greeting - https://www.techradar.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] I tested the Enlaps Tikee mini+ 4K timelapse camera – it’s a breeze to use, but the extra costs sure do add up - https://www.techradar.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Meta just u-turned on the best VR announcement it ever made — and might have handed the win to Android XR - https://www.techradar.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Segway e-scooters are under half price at Best Buy thanks to huge last-minute price cuts of up to $650 - https://www.techradar.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Cisco says Chinese hackers are exploiting its customers with a new zero-day - https://www.techradar.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] How will the interest rate cut affect my mortgage and savings? - https://www.bbc.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] 'I've realised I can make a difference' - Sir Chris Hoy on terminal cancer diagnosis - https://www.bbc.com
[14:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Parents of sextortion victim sue Instagram owner Meta - https://www.bbc.com
[14:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] Don't let Matilda's death fuel anger, say family of Bondi victim, 10, at funeral - https://www.bbc.com
[14:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] Facebook tests £9.99 monthly subscription for sharing more than two links - https://www.bbc.com
[14:00:25] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[15:00:18] <bender> [Wired] T-Mobile Says You Can Switch in Just 15 Minutes. I Tested That Claim - https://www.wired.com
[15:00:18] <bender> [Wired] Opposed to Data Centers? The Working Families Party Wants You to Run for Office - https://www.wired.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] 5 Car Etiquette Rules That Passengers Break All The Time - https://www.slashgear.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] Subaru's More Expensive 2026 Outback Has Divisive Looks, But Its Interior Won Me Over - https://www.slashgear.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [TechCrunch] Trump Media is merging with fusion power company TAE Technologies in $6B+ deal - https://techcrunch.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [Ars Technica Science] Does swearing make you stronger? Science says yes. - https://arstechnica.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [TechCrunch] Luma releases a new AI model that lets users generate a video from a start and end frame - https://techcrunch.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [TechCrunch] Vibe-coding startup Lovable raises $330M at a $6.6B valuation - https://techcrunch.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [TechCrunch] Amazon’s new Alexa+ feature adds conversational AI to Ring doorbells - https://techcrunch.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [Science News] As gambling addiction spreads, one scientist’s work reveals timely insights - https://www.sciencenews.org
[15:00:19] <bender> [CNET] You're Definitely Not Cleaning Your Dishwasher Filter Enough, According to an Expert - https://www.cnet.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] Why I recommend this Lenovo laptop the most for business travel (and it's not a ThinkPad) - https://www.zdnet.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] Your Oura Ring data just got the Spotify Wrapped treatment - here's how to find it - https://www.zdnet.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [CNET] How to Watch Snoop Dogg at Halftime and More on Netflix's NFL Christmas Gameday - https://www.cnet.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [Techdirt] Jared Kushner Doesn’t Want The Heat, Exits Warner Bros Hostile Takeover Bid - https://www.techdirt.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [TechSpot] LG's FlexConnect modular soundbar system promises true wireless Dolby Atmos - https://www.techspot.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] The best laptop deal right now isn’t from Dell or HP - it’s this $430 Intel i9-12900H beast - https://www.techradar.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] New data shows that only 1.6 million units of video game hardware were sold in the US in November, making it the worst month since 1995 - https://www.techradar.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Don’t gift earbuds or headphones ‘til you read this! My job is testing audio – these are 6 best cheap buys for 2025 - https://www.techradar.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Fallout 5 will 'be existing in a world where the stories and events of the show happened or are happening', says Todd Howard - https://www.techradar.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] CISA reveals warning on Asus software flaw, here's what you need to do to stay safe - https://www.techradar.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Farmers 'bewildered and frightened' over inheritance tax, report finds - https://www.bbc.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] 79,600 criminal cases are still outstanding in England and Wales. How did we get here? - https://www.bbc.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Ajax trial paused after soldier falls ill in another vehicle - https://www.bbc.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Waterloo Road actor William Rush dies aged 31 - https://www.bbc.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Bomb disposal robot destroys Labour MPs' Christmas cards - https://www.bbc.com
[15:00:19] <bender> [Silicon Republic] From A&E to SOC: What cyber defenders can learn from emergency healthcare - https://www.siliconrepublic.com
[15:00:24] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[16:00:18] <bender> [SlashGear] 5 Of The Best Stocking Stuffers You Can Find At Ikea - https://www.slashgear.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] I found a worthy Chrome alternative for Android and Mac - and it has a built-in VPN - https://www.zdnet.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] 5 AirPods Pro features that made me ditch my old AirPods - and how to use them - https://www.zdnet.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] 5 ways you can copy Lenovo's AI strategy to actually get real results - https://www.zdnet.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [TechCrunch] Rivian rolls out new ‘Universal Hands-Free’ driving feature - https://techcrunch.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [Ars Technica] Does swearing make you stronger? Science says yes. - https://arstechnica.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [AppleInsider] How to use ChatGPT with Apple Music when search comes up short - https://appleinsider.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [TechCrunch] Apple opens up its App Store to competition in Japan - https://techcrunch.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [CNET] Headphone Conversation Awareness Mode: How It Works and Why You Need It - https://www.cnet.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [Ars Technica] Formula 1 is deploying new jargon for 2026 - https://arstechnica.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [TechSpot] China may have reverse-engineered an EUV machine, a big step toward chip self-sufficiency - https://www.techspot.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [TechSpot] More ads are coming to App Store search results, but Apple promises they will be "relevant" - https://www.techspot.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] Meetup's new mobile app is designed to make it easier to meet people IRL - https://www.engadget.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] King Charles pours 'perfect pint' at new brewery - https://www.bbc.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Waterloo Road actor William Rush dies aged 31 - https://www.bbc.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion firm in $6bn deal - https://www.bbc.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] William and Catherine release annual Christmas card portrait - https://www.bbc.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Has Trump’s chief of staff revealed White House secrets? - https://www.bbc.co.uk
[16:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] TSMC brings its most advanced chipmaking node to the US yet, to begin equipment installation for 3mn months ahead of schedule — Arizona fab slated for production in 2027 - https://www.tomshardware.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] This £379.99 MSI gaming handheld is the cheapest Steam Deck rival you can buy right now — huge saving on this Claw A1M's original price scores you rig with 1TB SSD and 16GB RAM - https://www.tomshardware.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] AI surpasses 2024 Bitcoin mining in energy usage, uses more H20 than the bottles of water people drink globally, study claims — says AI demand could hit 23GW and up to 764 billion liters of water in 2025 - https://www.tomshardware.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] TSMC brings its most advanced chipmaking node to the US yet, to begin equipment installation for 3mn months ahead of schedule — Arizona fab slated for production in 2027 - https://www.tomshardware.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] This £379.99 MSI gaming handheld is the cheapest Steam Deck rival you can buy right now — huge saving on this Claw A1M's original price scores you rig with 1TB SSD and 16GB RAM - https://www.tomshardware.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] AI surpasses 2024 Bitcoin mining in energy usage, uses more H20 than the bottles of water people drink globally, study claims — says AI demand could hit 23GW and up to 764 billion liters of water in 2025 - https://www.tomshardware.com
[16:00:19] <bender> [Quanta Magazine] The Year in Mathematics - https://www.quantamagazine.org
[16:00:20] <bender> [TechRadar] Meta Quest 3S slashes price to £249.99! A perfect last-minute Christmas VR gift - https://www.techradar.com
[16:00:20] <bender> [TechRadar] 5 things businesses and users should remember when using AI chatbots - https://www.techradar.com
[16:00:20] <bender> [TechRadar] Auto giant LKQ says it's the latest firm to be hit by Oracle EBS data breach - https://www.techradar.com
[16:00:20] <bender> [TechRadar] Quordle hints and answers for Friday, December 19 (game #1425) - https://www.techradar.com
[16:00:20] <bender> [TechRadar] NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, December 19 (game #922) - https://www.techradar.com
[16:00:23] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[16:00:23] <bender> [TechToday] Sleep Cots and Graham Crackers at Elon Musk’s Child Care Program - https://www.techtoday.com
[17:00:18] <bender> [TechCrunch] TDK Ventures, Accel set to back India’s EtherealX in reusable launch vehicle push: sources - https://techcrunch.com
[17:00:18] <bender> [TechCrunch] Tech provider for NHS England confirms data breach - https://techcrunch.com
[17:00:18] <bender> [TechCrunch] Peripheral Labs taps into self-driving car sensors to bring sports fans right into the game - https://techcrunch.com
[17:00:18] <bender> [TechCrunch] No keynotes, no BS — why this year’s best tech talks happened over cocktails at StrictlyVC - https://techcrunch.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] The best MacBooks of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed - https://www.zdnet.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] I didn't expect a gaming laptop to replace my work PC, but this Lenovo model did - https://www.zdnet.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] 12 Discontinued Toyota Models That Deserve To Make A Comeback - https://www.slashgear.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] Florida DMV Finally Clarify Confusing License Plate Frame Law - https://www.slashgear.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [TechSpot] ASML's most advanced EUV machine is now central to Intel's comeback strategy - https://www.techspot.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [AppleInsider] Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (Gen 3) drawing tablet Review: Wacom is in trouble - https://appleinsider.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [New Scientist] Sitting by a window may improve blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetes - https://www.newscientist.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [NYT Technology] Massachusetts Battery Start-Up to List on Stock Exchange - https://www.nytimes.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [New Scientist] Chance of a devastating asteroid impact briefly spiked in 2025 - https://www.newscientist.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [Wired] 7 Best Cheap Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed - https://www.wired.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [Wired] Thuma Classic Bed Frame Review: Functional Meets Fabulous - https://www.wired.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] Unreal Engine 5.7 brings significant improvements over the notoriously demanding 5.4 version, tester claims — benchmark shows up to 25% GPU performance increase, 35% CPU boost - https://www.tomshardware.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] Alexa+ can now answer your Ring doorbell and talk to people - https://www.engadget.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Forget Chromebooks - this Windows 11 laptop with an Intel i3 just dropped to under £200 at Currys - https://www.techradar.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Amazon is bringing back Black Friday prices on its best-selling devices — 50% off Kindle, Echo, Fire TVs and more - https://www.techradar.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] ChatGPT calls this mini PC "a steal" while Gemini says it's "insane" value for money — Meet the $379 AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS powerhouse that AI is raving about - https://www.techradar.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Larian Studios CEO says RAM crisis will affect game development – but I think it's actually a blessing in disguise - https://www.techradar.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] As a PC gamer priced out of gaming laptops and PCs, these are the must-have PC gaming handhelds to get this Christmas - https://www.techradar.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] Unreal Engine 5.7 brings significant improvements over the notoriously demanding 5.4 version, tester claims — benchmark shows up to 25% GPU performance increase, 35% CPU boost - https://www.tomshardware.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us - https://www.bbc.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Trump expected to expand access to cannabis in a major shift in drug policy - https://www.bbc.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] How many flu cases are there in your local hospital? Use our tool to check - https://www.bbc.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Children hurt in Manchester Arena bombing to get £20m in payouts - https://www.bbc.com
[17:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Tokyo couple die in sauna fire after being trapped inside - https://www.bbc.com
[17:00:24] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[17:00:24] <bender> [TechToday] Sleep Cots and Graham Crackers at Elon Musk’s Child Care Program - https://www.techtoday.com
[17:30:16] <bender> [MIT Tech Review] Take our quiz on the year in health and biotechnology - https://www.technologyreview.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [CNET] One Moment Changes Everything in This Holiday Classic Streaming on Hulu - https://www.cnet.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] AI could spell the final end of Firefox - unless Mozilla does this - https://www.zdnet.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [CNET] We Had a Poke Around ChatGPT's New App Store. Here's What We Found - https://www.cnet.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [Wired] The Ultra-Realistic AI Face Swapping Platform Driving Romance Scams - https://www.wired.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] Claude's Skills just got easier to manage and share - here's how - https://www.zdnet.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [BBC Tech] UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps - https://www.bbc.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [BBC Tech] UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology - https://www.bbc.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [BBC Tech] What's next for TikTok in the US as deal prospects remain uncertain? - https://www.bbc.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] Gas Prices Are Dropping Across The Country – AAA Thinks It Knows Why - https://www.slashgear.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [TechSpot] Global DRAM shortage squeezes OEMs, but PC retail prices remain stable for now - https://www.techspot.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [Technology Review] Take our quiz on the year in health and biotechnology - https://www.technologyreview.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [AppleInsider] 'Physical' creator Annie Weisman returns with Apple TV thriller 'Imperfect Women' - https://appleinsider.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [Macworld] Report: Apple is beginning development on a 24-inch OLED iMac - https://www.macworld.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [Macworld] The M4 MacBook Air returns to its $749 all-time low - https://www.macworld.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Technology] UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps - https://www.bbc.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Technology] UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology - https://www.bbc.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Technology] What's next for TikTok in the US as deal prospects remain uncertain? - https://www.bbc.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [BBC News Science & Environment] BBC Inside Science - https://www.bbc.co.uk
[18:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] Apple opens up iOS in Japan in response to new regulations - https://www.engadget.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] Score the Meta Quest 3S at its lowest-ever price before Christmas, now just £229 — save 21% on this standalone VR headset with 128GB of storage - https://www.tomshardware.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] AMD's legacy Ryzen 7 5800X3D chips now sell for up to $800, more than a new 9800X3D — AM4 chip costs twice as much as MSRP, as enthusiasts flock to old DDR4 memory - https://www.tomshardware.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] Huawei's AI chip capabilities still pale in comparison to American silicon — report from U.S. council details that despite fears, Nvidia continues to lead by a wide margin - https://www.tomshardware.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] Mini-ITX motherboard launches with four full-sized RAM slots in the middle of a RAM shortage — support for up to 256GB of glorious DDR5 on a tiny PCB - https://www.tomshardware.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps - https://www.bbc.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Elections face further delays over councils shake-up - https://www.bbc.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Fact-checking White House plaques targeting former US presidents - https://www.bbc.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Farmers 'bewildered and frightened' over inheritance tax, report finds - https://www.bbc.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] 300-1 shot Blowers becomes longest-priced UK winner - https://www.bbc.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Hurry! Claim your free ByteSim for your next trip to Japan exclusively on TechRadar - https://www.techradar.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is our favorite instant camera — and it's now down to a record-low price on Amazon - https://www.techradar.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] For a relatively cheap device, the I found the Alldocube IWork GT Ultra is an impressively specified Intel 2-in-1 tablet - https://www.techradar.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Salesmate CRM review 2026 - https://www.techradar.com
[18:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Bethesda reportedly held a secret Starfield event to showcase an upcoming update that will add faster loading times and technical improvements to the Creation Engine, along with a PS5 port that will be announced in 2026 - https://www.techradar.com
[18:00:20] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] Score the Meta Quest 3S at its lowest-ever price before Christmas, now just £229 — save 21% on this standalone VR headset with 128GB of storage - https://www.tomshardware.com
[18:00:20] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] AMD's legacy Ryzen 7 5800X3D chips now sell for up to $800, more than a new 9800X3D — AM4 chip costs twice as much as MSRP, as enthusiasts flock to old DDR4 memory - https://www.tomshardware.com
[18:00:20] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] Huawei's AI chip capabilities still pale in comparison to American silicon — report from U.S. council details that despite fears, Nvidia continues to lead by a wide margin - https://www.tomshardware.com
[18:00:20] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] Mini-ITX motherboard launches with four full-sized RAM slots in the middle of a RAM shortage — support for up to 256GB of glorious DDR5 on a tiny PCB - https://www.tomshardware.com
[18:00:22] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[18:00:22] <bender> [TechToday] Sleep Cots and Graham Crackers at Elon Musk’s Child Care Program - https://www.techtoday.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] 5 Criminally Underrated Movie Cars From The '80s - https://www.slashgear.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] LG G5 vs. LG G4: I spent hours testing both OLED TVs, and this model was the surprise winner - https://www.zdnet.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] 5 Top-Rated Gadgets Users Say Will Make Your Tiny Home More Comfortable - https://www.slashgear.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [Techdirt] Daily Deal: The Complete MATLAB Programming Master Class - https://www.techdirt.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] Google will turn the news into a custom podcast for you - free - https://www.zdnet.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [Techdirt] Trump Files $10 Billion Defamation Suit Over BBC Doc That Never Aired Here—Using VPN Stats As Evidence - https://www.techdirt.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [Ars Technica Science] NASA will soon find out if the Perseverance rover can really persevere on Mars - https://arstechnica.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [TechCrunch] LinkedIn’s profile verification push is accelerating — and India is leading the charge in 2025 - https://techcrunch.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [CNET] Amazon Introduces Alexa-Powered Ring Doorbell With Personalized Visitor Greetings - https://www.cnet.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [TechCrunch] These 21-year-old dropouts raised $2M to build Givefront, a fintech for nonprofits - https://techcrunch.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [TechSpot] Most Americans misjudge how many users share toxic content on social media - https://www.techspot.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [CNET] 6 Awesome Gifts for Fast Food Lovers for 2025 - https://www.cnet.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [AppleInsider] AirPods Pro 3 are back down to $199 ($50 off) at Amazon - https://appleinsider.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] Trump Media is merging with a Google-backed fusion energy company in a deal worth $6 billion - https://www.engadget.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] Windows Server 2025 gains native NVMe support, 14 years after its introduction — groundbreaking I/O stack drops SCSI emulation limitations for massive throughput and CPU efficiency gains - https://www.tomshardware.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] Windows Server 2025 gains native NVMe support, 14 years after its introduction — groundbreaking I/O stack drops SCSI emulation limitations for massive throughput and CPU efficiency gains - https://www.tomshardware.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] A massive new DDoS botnet has already snared 1.8 million devices - here's what we know about Kimwolf - https://www.techradar.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] 3 Wear OS features you're probably not using, but should be - https://www.techradar.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] 'A lot of people cry using the app — we’ve had users say it put into words things they’d been struggling with for years' : Mark Manson on the problem with self-help and why his AI app is different - https://www.techradar.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Amazon's Fallout characters are coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 01 Reloaded - https://www.techradar.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Having Windows app issues? Microsoft is making businesses reach out directly to get a fix - https://www.techradar.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] UK names Christian Turner as US ambassador, replacing Peter Mandelson - https://www.bbc.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Children hurt in Manchester Arena bombing to get £20m in payouts - https://www.bbc.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says - https://www.bbc.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] The surprising truth about the generations that suffer loneliness the most - https://www.bbc.com
[19:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Elections face further delays over councils shake-up - https://www.bbc.com
[19:00:24] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[19:00:24] <bender> [TechToday] Sleep Cots and Graham Crackers at Elon Musk’s Child Care Program - https://www.techtoday.com
[20:00:18] <bender> [TechCrunch] Why British politicians are flocking to American tech giants - https://techcrunch.com
[20:00:18] <bender> [TechCrunch] ChatGPT’s mobile app hits new milestone of $3B in consumer spending - https://techcrunch.com
[20:00:18] <bender> [Ars Technica] NeuralDSP models John Mayer’s entire amp and effects rig—and it sounds great - https://arstechnica.com
[20:00:18] <bender> [Ars Technica] NASA will soon find out if the Perseverance rover can really persevere on Mars - https://arstechnica.com
[20:00:18] <bender> [Ars Technica] For the lazy techie: These are Ars staff’s last-minute holiday gift picks - https://arstechnica.com
[20:00:18] <bender> [Wired] Don't Miss This Kindle Sale: Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Accessories - https://www.wired.com
[20:00:18] <bender> [Wired] ICE Seeks Cyber Upgrade to Better Surveil and Investigate Its Employees - https://www.wired.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [Science News] This newfound cascade of events may explain some female gut pain - https://www.sciencenews.org
[20:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] How To Turn Your Garage Into The Ultimate Man Cave - https://www.slashgear.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [Science News] New Hubble images may solve the case of a disappearing exoplanet - https://www.sciencenews.org
[20:00:19] <bender> [TechSpot] Most CEOs are ready to spend even more on AI in 2026 despite no clear path to ROI - https://www.techspot.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [New Scientist] Closure of US institute will do immense harm to climate research - https://www.newscientist.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] School Zone Speed Cameras Are Busting Drivers Even Outside Of Posted Hours - https://www.slashgear.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Will pre-Christmas interest rate cut be enough to boost UK economy next year? - https://www.bbc.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Anyone for a slice of record Pi? New landmark sees 314 trillion digits calculated as news site trounces Google Cloud - for now - https://www.techradar.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Farage will not face police inquiry into spending - https://www.bbc.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] The age of next-gen RGB TVs is here — Samsung, LG, TCL and Hisense have all revealed models of the ‘OLED-beater’ tech - https://www.techradar.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Worried about ransomware? IDrive launches new Salesforce Backup tool for greater data protection - https://www.techradar.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Covid denier jailed for three years after urging armed revolt - https://www.bbc.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] How to watch Sports Personality of the Year 2025 — stream SPOTY free from anywhere - https://www.techradar.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] The Displace Hub can make your normal TV wireless - https://www.engadget.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Trump expands access to cannabis in a major shift in drug policy - https://www.bbc.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, December 19 (game #656) - https://www.techradar.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] World's tallest teen sets new basketball record - https://www.bbc.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] Apple is bringing even more ads to the App Store - https://www.engadget.com
[20:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] Trump Mobile's T1 still doesn't exist, but the company is now selling refurbished phones - https://www.engadget.com
[20:00:25] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[20:00:25] <bender> [TechToday] Sleep Cots and Graham Crackers at Elon Musk’s Child Care Program - https://www.techtoday.com
[21:00:18] <bender> [TechCrunch] ChatGPT launches an app store, lets developers know it’s open for business - https://techcrunch.com
[21:00:19] <bender> [TechCrunch] Pickle Robot adds Tesla veteran as first CFO - https://techcrunch.com
[21:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] Boeing's Long-Delayed Air Force One Jets Have A New Delivery Date - https://www.slashgear.com
[21:00:19] <bender> [Techdirt] FCC Boss Brendan Carr Showcases How He’s A Shameless Liar And Opportunist In Testimony Before Congress - https://www.techdirt.com
[21:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] AirTags are back on sale, with a four-pack retailing for $65 - https://www.engadget.com
[21:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] Auto chip shortage: Honda will pause production in Japan and China - https://www.engadget.com
[21:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Democrats release latest batch of Epstein photos as justice department deadline looms - https://www.bbc.com
[21:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job - https://www.bbc.com
[21:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Unacceptable waits for adult gender clinic appointments, review says - https://www.bbc.com
[21:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage - https://www.bbc.com
[21:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] King Charles pours 'perfect pint' at new brewery - https://www.bbc.com
[21:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] “Open innovation is the foundation of AI progress” says Jensen Huang as Nvidia reveals big open source AI push - major acquisition sealed and new models on the way - https://www.techradar.com
[21:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Agile CRM review 2026 - https://www.techradar.com
[21:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] These Amazon Luna gaming bundle deals could save your wallet this Christmas at better than half price discounts - https://www.techradar.com
[21:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Emily in Paris season 5 dedication explained: who is Diego Borella? - https://www.techradar.com
[21:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] The Poco Pad X1 is an excellent budget tablet – but there's a problem - https://www.techradar.com
[21:00:25] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[21:00:25] <bender> [TechToday] Sleep Cots and Graham Crackers at Elon Musk’s Child Care Program - https://www.techtoday.com
[22:00:18] <bender> [TechCrunch] Instacart to pay $60M to settle FTC claims it deceived consumers - https://techcrunch.com
[22:00:18] <bender> [Ars Technica] School security AI flagged clarinet as a gun. Exec says it wasn’t an error. - https://arstechnica.com
[22:00:18] <bender> [TechCrunch] These startups are building innovations that make life (and death) better - https://techcrunch.com
[22:00:18] <bender> [Ars Technica] LLMs’ impact on science: Booming publications, stagnating quality - https://arstechnica.com
[22:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] I've used Linux for decades, but I'd switch to FreeBSD for this one feature - https://www.zdnet.com
[22:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] I ran a battery test between the best Samsung, Google, and OnePlus phones - here's the surprise winner - https://www.zdnet.com
[22:00:19] <bender> [SlashGear] This Ship Sank Nearly Two Centuries Ago – Now It's A Window Into History - https://www.slashgear.com
[22:00:19] <bender> [Ars Technica Science] LLMs’ impact on science: Booming publications, stagnating quality - https://arstechnica.com
[22:00:19] <bender> [MIT Tech Review] China figured out how to sell EVs. Now it has to bury their batteries. - https://www.technologyreview.com
[22:00:19] <bender> [Technology Review] China figured out how to sell EVs. Now it has to bury their batteries. - https://www.technologyreview.com
[22:00:19] <bender> [Techdirt] Inside The Trump Administration’s Man-Made Hunger Crisis - https://www.techdirt.com
[22:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] LG will let you delete the previously unremovable Microsoft Copilot shortcut on its smart TVs - https://www.engadget.com
[22:00:19] <bender> [MIT News Neuroscience] Guided learning lets “untrainable” neural networks realize their potential - https://news.mit.edu
[22:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware] Critical motherboard flaw allows game cheats, Riot Games blocks 'Valorant' players that don't update BIOS — security patches pushed live by all major motherboard vendors - https://www.tomshardware.com
[22:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] It's not just RAM getting more expensive - the tools to make chips are set to explode in cost too, experts warn - https://www.techradar.com
[22:00:19] <bender> [Tom's Hardware All] Critical motherboard flaw allows game cheats, Riot Games blocks 'Valorant' players that don't update BIOS — security patches pushed live by all major motherboard vendors - https://www.tomshardware.com
[22:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] Golfer Rory McIlroy wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year - https://www.bbc.com
[22:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps - https://www.bbc.com
[22:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] Farage will not face police inquiry into spending - https://www.bbc.com
[22:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] Watch: British woman surfs potentially record-breaking monster wave - https://www.bbc.com
[22:00:20] <bender> [BBC News] Duke of Marlborough accused of strangling estranged wife - https://www.bbc.com
[22:00:20] <bender> [MIT News Computers] Guided learning lets “untrainable” neural networks realize their potential - https://news.mit.edu
[22:00:23] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[22:00:23] <bender> [TechToday] Sleep Cots and Graham Crackers at Elon Musk’s Child Care Program - https://www.techtoday.com
[23:00:18] <bender> [Ars Technica] Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes - https://arstechnica.com
[23:00:18] <bender> [Ars Technica] RAM and SSD prices are still climbing—here’s our best advice for PC builders - https://arstechnica.com
[23:00:18] <bender> [Wired] Terrifying New Photos Emerge From the Jeffrey Epstein Estate - https://www.wired.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [ZDNet] This simple monitor trick improved my productivity tenfold - and it's free to do - https://www.zdnet.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [CNET] YouTube Boots Two Channels for Posting Fake AI Film Trailers - https://www.cnet.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [TechSpot] Scientists discover an amphibian gut bacterium 100% effective in destroying cancer cells in rats - https://www.techspot.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [Ars Technica Gaming] Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes - https://arstechnica.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [Planet Debian] Dirk Eddelbuettel: dang 0.0.17: New Features, Plus Maintenance - http://dirk.eddelbuettel.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [Techdirt] Thousands Tell The Patent Office: Don’t Hide Bad Patents From Review - https://www.techdirt.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [CNET] I Saw the Sequel to The Witness, and Its World-Merging Puzzles Look Masterful - https://www.cnet.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [Ars Technica Gaming] RAM and SSD prices are still climbing—here’s our best advice for PC builders - https://arstechnica.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [New Scientist] Two asteroids crashed around a nearby star, solving a cosmic mystery - https://www.newscientist.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [CNET] New Study Reveals Wordle's Top 10 Toughest Words of 2025 - https://www.cnet.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [CNET] Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 19, #922 - https://www.cnet.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [CNET] Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 19, #1644 - https://www.cnet.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [Engadget] Google’s NotebookLM introduces Data Tables feature - https://www.engadget.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Ex-Nascar driver and family believed to be among seven killed in US plane crash - https://www.bbc.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Violence breaks out in Bangladesh after death of youth protest leader - https://www.bbc.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Unacceptable waits for adult gender clinic appointments, review says - https://www.bbc.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Is The Economy On The Up? - https://www.bbc.co.uk
[23:00:19] <bender> [BBC News] Guz Khan's modern-day Christmas story for the whole family - https://www.bbc.co.uk
[23:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] Just in time for Christmas, the Apple Watch 11 is up to AU$132 off – a new Aussie low that's better than Black Friday! - https://www.techradar.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] It's about time! Microsoft finally kills off encryption cipher blamed for multiple cyberattacks - RC4 bites the dust at last - https://www.techradar.com
[23:00:19] <bender> [TechRadar] This new ‘smallest’ subwoofer packs deep bass into a 10-inch cube – 1 driver, 2 radiators, 25Hz, 200W of power - https://www.techradar.com
[23:00:23] <bender> [TechToday] What Trump’s Embrace of Crypto Has Unleashed - https://www.techtoday.com
[23:00:23] <bender> [TechToday] Sleep Cots and Graham Crackers at Elon Musk’s Child Care Program - https://www.techtoday.com