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Alexa relaunched with ambition to be 'your best digital friend'
It is available from March and included in a Prime subscription - or $19.99 to non-members.BBC News - 9h -
Dark Souls 3 Seamless Co-Op Mod Lets You And Your Friends Fight To The End
Fires fade, but From Software's Dark Souls 3 remains popular among the franchise's fans nearly a decade after it was originally released. And while Dark Souls 3 does include co-op, it's limited ...GameSpot - 1d -
No, Even the Best Wi-Fi Extender Isn’t Worth Your Time (2025)
We spent hours testing Wi-Fi extenders, but they failed to impress. There are better ways to improve your internet coverage.Wired - 1d -
UK and India relaunch trade talks in Delhi
British trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds met his Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal in Delhi on Monday.BBC News - 2d -
China Defends South Africa’s G20 Ambitions as Rubio Snubs Meeting
The absence of Secretary of State Marco Rubio hung over the year’s first high-level meeting of the world’s largest economies, with diplomats fretting over turbulent times.The New York Times - 6d -
UK and India relaunch trade talks in bid to boost investment opportunities
British government has pinpointed world’s most populous country as key export market for its businessesFinancial Times - 3d -
Amazon's Souped-Up Alexa+ Arrives Next Month
Alexa+ will cost $20 a month but will be free for Amazon Prime members. It'll eventually arrive on nearly every Alexa device the company has shipped.Wired - 9h -
Amazon Unveils Alexa+, Powered by Generative A.I.
Amazon is aiming to catch up in generative artificial intelligence and to reboot its virtual assistant, which has been leapfrogged by powerful chatbots.The New York Times - 6h -
America has turned on its friends
Donald Trump’s abandonment of allies is real and will endureFinancial Times - 5d -
Here Are the Digital Clues to What Musk Is Really Up To
What will DOGE do with access to personal data on almost all Americans?The New York Times - 5d -
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Manslaughter charges against Liam Payne's friend dropped
Roger Nores and two workers from the hotel where the singer died will no longer face prosecution.BBC News - 6d -
Amazon Debuts New Alexa Voice Assistant With AI Overhaul
It’s called Alexa+, and the idea behind it is that generative AI can take the voice assistant to the next level.Inc. - 9h -
Here’s how the new Alexa+ could change the price of Amazon Prime
Amazon revealed its $19.99 Alexa+ service, which will tap generative AI to perform more advanced tasks. Prime members won’t have to pay extra for it — for now.MarketWatch - 4h -
With Its AI-Powered Alexa Plus, Amazon Just Put Apple on Notice
Amazon just showed off the AI future everyone is promising–including Apple.Inc. - 2h -
Trump considers tariffs to counter digital services taxes on Big Tech
President orders probes into levies imposed by EU, UK and Turkey on US companiesFinancial Times - 5d -
Hackers steal $1.5bn from crypto exchange in ‘biggest digital heist ever’
Bybit platform appeals to ‘brightest minds’ in cybersecurity for help after attacker transfers Ethereum currency . The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has called on the “brightest minds” in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Did Musk’s Mass Email Neglect Numerous Digital Employee Monitoring Options?
Some evidence suggests federal agencies can also use automated worker performance apps employed by private companies—but the technology may have been ignored by Musk, who disconcerted employees ...Inc. - 1d -
Infusing Personality Into Your Brand
Piera Gelardi and Yelitsa Jean-Charles discuss how to create a unique brand identity through experimentation and strategic feedback loopsInc. - 1d -
Ukrainians mourn loss of 'partner and friend' as U.S. relations disintegrate
At an underground school in Ukraine, the mood was somber after the spat between President Donald Trump and their leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy spiraled.NBC News - 6d -
Split Fiction Cross-Play And Friend's Pass Free Access Explained
EA and Hazelight Studios have revealed information about how Split Fiction's Friend's Pass and cross-play between different platforms work. There's even a free trial for players who don't own the ...GameSpot - 6d -
All the president’s friends, from Natalie Harp and Daniel Penny to Andrew Tate
There are three tried-and-tested strategies for getting into Donald Trump’s inner circle, from adoration to misogyny. There are three tried-and-tested strategies for getting into Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 4d -
Xi says China, Russia true friends as Trump pursues Putin talks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping says China and Russia are true friends after speaking on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Xi reportedly said history and reality show the two countries are ...The Hill - 2d -
Under Trump, America’s New Friends: Russia, North Korea and Belarus
When it comes to the war in Ukraine, President Trump finds common cause with the world’s outlier states and stands against traditional U.S. allies like Britain, France, Germany, Canada, Japan and ...The New York Times - 1d -
Movie Review: In 'My Dead Friend Zoe,' a dark comedy about PTSD
“My Dead Friend Zoe,” starring Natalie Morales and Sonequa Martin-Green, confronts a dark reality of post-combat struggle with as much humor and playfulness as it does trauma and sorrowABC News - 5h -
Amazon unveils revamped Alexa with AI features for $19.99 per month, free for Prime members
Amazon has been working for years to overhaul Alexa with generative AI features as it faced rising competition from OpenAI's ChatGPT and other chatbots.CNBC - 8h -
Rebuilding Alexa: How Amazon is mixing models, agents and browser-use for smarter AI
In rearchitecting the upgraded Alexa voice assistant, Amazon turned to model mixing to bring agentic capabilities to devices.VentureBeat - 3h -
Did a Rock Hit Your Windshield, or Did Your Windshield Hit a Rock?
Either way, it sucks. But at least there’s some fun physics to ponder while you’re sitting in the repair shop.Wired - 5d -
Your boss may be using surveillance software to monitor your productivity
There has been a rise in interest for software that monitors worker activity and productivity. Natasha Khan, a business reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more on the ...CBS News - 12h -
Your Questions Answered: War In Ukraine
Your questions answered on America's relationship with Ukraine - and the rest of Europe.BBC News - 6d -
How to reduce your taxable income
Contributing to your retirement plans, considering health savings accounts and donating to charity may help reduce your taxable income. Bankrate's Kemberley Washington joins CBS News with tips.CBS News - 1d -
Unit Network raises $18M for decentralized platform enabling real-world and digital asset trading
Unit Network, a decentralized financial ecosystem enabling tradING of real-world and digital assets through tokenization, has raised $18 million.VentureBeat - 6d -
Hurricanes Reportedly Offered Rantanen 'Nine Digit' Deal, Will He Be In Carolina After NHL Trade Deadline
A Sportsnet report Saturday night indicated that Carolina Hurricanes right winger, Mikko Rantanen, was considering a massive contract extension offer from the team – specifically, a financial ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Xbox Series X|S Owners Can Save Big On Western Digital's 1TB Expansion Card
WD Black C50 1TB Xbox Expansion Card $110 (was ...GameSpot - 2d -
Spanberger holds double-digit lead over Earle-Sears in early Virginia poll
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) holds an early double-digit lead over Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) ahead of Virginia's gubernatorial race in November, according to a poll released ...The Hill - 1d -
How digitally native companies like Rothy's are growing profitably in a new era for retail
Flats maker Rothy's is growing profitably after expanding into wholesale and building its store fleet. In 2024, it saw sales grow 17%.CNBC - 1d -
How digitally native companies like Rothy's are growing profitably in a new era for retail
Direct-to-consumer footwear brand Rothy’s just recorded its best year on record after the company appointed retail veteran Jenny Ming, one of the co-founders of Old Navy, as its CEO.NBC News - 1d -
Amid Liam Payne death probe, singer's friend and two hotel workers cleared of charges
Argentine appeals court judges reversed the charges against Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores, whom prosecutors charged with manslaughter last year.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
You be the judge: should my boyfriend invite our cheating friend to his birthday?
Rhea wants to support the girl who was cheated on but Brody is reluctant to take sides. You decide who needs to get their affairs in order?. Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become ...The Guardian - 5d -
Shotgun Cop Man Is My Friend Pedro Dev's New Game About Arresting Satan
The developer behind My Friend Pedro has revealed its new game, Shotgun Cop Man, for PC and Nintendo Switch. In this game, Shotgun Cop Man must travel to hell and arrest Satan.. Shotgun Cop Man's ...GameSpot - 5d
