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Tom Warren

Windows 11 updates now install significantly faster and use less CPU

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Microsoft has made Windows Update significantly faster in its latest big update to Windows 11. Version 24H2 started rolling out earlier this month with lots of useful improvements, but now Microsoft is revealing this big update also reduces install time, restart time, and even CPU usage for monthly Windows updates.

Microsoft typically distributes monthly cumulative security and non-security updates, which are designed to roll out new features or protect against new...

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Eric Woodyard

Williams, facing ban, practicing; has Lions' 'trust'

Lions receiver Jameson Williams continues to practice and be around the team as he awaits an official ruling on a possible two-game suspension from the NFL.

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Most Americans Can't Pass This Election-Themed Round Of "Jeopardy!" And It's A Little Disappointing

You're telling me Reagan beat him by how much...jeez.

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SB Nation Staff

Expecting the Mets to win is a surefire way for the Mets to lose

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Not expecting the Mets to win is the cardinal rule for fans. I broke it.

This is a guest piece from Scott Rogowsky. Rogowsky is a comedian and the former host of HQ Trivia. He’s a lifelong fan of the New York Mets. You can follow him on X at @ScottRogowsky

The Mets lost, and it’s my fault.

They didn’t lose Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday night because starting pitcher Sean Manaea gave up five earned runs in the first...

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Jack Milko

Cam Smith’s LIV Golf stance sends direct message to PGA Tour brass

Cameron Smith during the 2024 LIV Golf Team Championship. | Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images

Cam Smith has no regrets about joining LIV Golf. Instead, he feels just the opposite.

Cameron Smith, who joined LIV Golf shortly after winning The 150th Open at St. Andrews, called it the “best decision” he has ever made.

He made these comments to the Herald Sun, an outlet from Smith’s native Australia.

“It was the best decision of my life,” Smith said.

“Not only from where [LIV...

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Joseph Acosta

DeAndre Hopkins trade: Instant grades for Chiefs and Titans

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Kansas City gets their outside receiver, while Tennessee gets to start their rebuild

The NFL trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and ahead of the Nov. 5 deadline the Kansas City Chiefs made a move to restock their rapidly depleting wide receiver room.

It’s happening: Titans and Chiefs are working to finalize a trade that would send WR DeAndre Hopkins to Kansas City, league sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/aEeKEgI2D8

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)...

Mashable

Amazon is testing a homepage redesign of its app

Next time you shop on Amazon, it might look quite different. The tech giant is testing a redesigned app that'll have a completely different look, and it began rolling out to some customers this week.

Perhaps the most noticeable change is what Amazon has called its new "window display." In the updated homepage, upon opening the app, users are greeted with large panels that swipe horizontally. Picture an Instagram carousel of sorts. Those panels are all personalized recommendations for the...

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Jay Peters

Apple’s first iOS 18.2 beta adds more AI features and ChatGPT integration

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Apple is now letting developers try more Apple Intelligence features. The company has released the first developer beta of iOS 18.2, and it adds tools like the ability to generate emoji with Genmoji and images with Image Playground, more AI-powered writing features, integration with ChatGPT, Visual Intelligence to search with your camera on iPhone 16 phones, and more, according to 9to5Mac. With this beta, Apple Intelligence is now supported in more regions, too.

iOS 18.2...

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Emma Roth

An investigation exposes data brokers using ads to help track almost any phone

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An investigation conducted by a data privacy group has revealed a vast tracking network that can follow the movements of a person’s phone, according to reports from 404 Media and Krebs on Security. The people-tracking service, called Locate X, reportedly lets users follow a device using its mobile advertising identifier, a unique number assigned to phones.

The New Jersey-based Atlas Data Privacy Corp, which aims to help people remove their...

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Allison Johnson

Amazon Prime members can now save on gas

Amazon is sweetening the Prime deal. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge

Amazon Prime members are getting a new perk: extra savings at the pump. By linking your Amazon account with BP’s loyalty program, you’ll be able to save 10 cents a gallon whenever you fuel up at a participating BP station. Incidentally, it’s a discount much like the one Walmart offers at Exxon stations through its Prime competitor program, Walmart Plus.

Naturally, you need to agree to let BP collect...

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Pete Thamel

Sources: Mizzou leading rusher Noel out vs. Tide

Missouri's Nate Noel, who had 503 rushing yards and is averaging 5.9 yards per carry, will not play vs. Alabama because of a foot injury, sources told ESPN.

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Will Knight

Liquid AI Is Redesigning the Neural Network

Inspired by microscopic worms, Liquid AI’s founders developed a more adaptive, less energy-hungry kind of neural network. Now the MIT spin-off is revealing several new ultraefficient models.

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James Dator

The bizarre Cowboys fan tours are disruptive, treat players like animals, and feature an A.I. Jerry Jones

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Money > Winning in Jerry World.

It’s not unusual for teams around the NFL to offer stadium tours for fans, but Jerry Jones has taken the idea to extreme, weird levels that are patently Jerry Jones. It has players wondering what the hell is going on, fans wandering around in places no member of the public should be — and there’s also an A.I. powered Jerry Jones waiting to receive questions from fans who are willing to pay a premium fee.

This would...

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Ricky O'Donnell

The NBA’s 7 most important players this season

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These 7 NBA players will determine the championship picture this season.

NBA championships are often won and lost in the summer. While trades and free agency signings usually get all of the attention, internal development from young players or the ability to stave off decline from older ones usually goes a long way to determining which team is holding the Larry O’Brien trophy in June.

Derrick White’s emergence into one of the...

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Exclusive 'The Legend of Vox Machina' Season 3 clip teases another killer Vex and Vax fight

The final three episodes of "The Legend of Vox Machina" Season premiere Oct. 24 on Prime Video. Watch an exclusive clip.

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Soundcore earbuds, headphones, and portable speakers are all on sale for under $60 at Amazon

SAVE UP TO 35%: Soundcore headphones, earbuds, and portable speakers are on sale this week, taking up to 35% off the list price.

Best Soundcore deals at Amazon Best deal overall Soundcore by Anker Life A1 Earbuds ...

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Snag the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for its lowest price yet

SAVE $99.01: As of Oct. 23, get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + Cellular) for $699. That's a 12% discount and the lowest price we've seen.

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The Ninja Crispi isn't on sale yet, but there are tons of other Ninja deals you can snag before the holiday

GET UP TO 31% OFF: As of Oct. 23, take up to 31% off Ninja products at Amazon. Save on popular items like the Ninja Creami and the Ninja Blast.

Our top picks: Best ice cream-maker deal Ninja Creami $199.99 at Amazon...

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Andrew Liszewski

Lomography’s new instant camera uses a glass lens for sharper photos

The Lomo’Instant Wide Glass features a 90mm multi-coated glass lens for sharper instant prints. | Image: Lomography

Lomography has announced an upgraded version of its Lomo’Instant Wide Camera that swaps the original’s 90mm plastic lens for one made with multi-coated glass. The company says its new Lomo’Instant Wide Glass is the “sharpest instant camera on earth,” but while it probably outperforms other Lomography offerings, it’s up against instant alternatives like the...

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