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SpaceX Set to Launch Enormous Satellite for Faster Rural Broadband

[ad_1] A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket is set to launch Hughes Network Systems’ new Jupiter 3 satellite into orbit at 8 p.m. PT Wednesday, a move that could modernize an old-school approach to space-based internet access. When it goes into service in the fourth quarter of 2023, Jupiter 3 should quadruple Hughes’ download speeds to …

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August’s PlayStation Plus monthly games include Death’s Door and Dreams | Engadget

[ad_1] Sony has revealed the for August. There’s no clear headliner here, but a trio of nifty titles are about to drop, including the incredible and a little-known golf sim called PGA Tour 2K23. Also in the lineup is Media Molecule’s Dreams. Dreams is a community-focused app that builds upon the level-creation tools first debuted …

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The Fed Just Hiked Rates Again. That Means Different Things for Your Money

[ad_1] Following a brief pause, the Federal Reserve just implemented its 11th rate hike since early last year. At today’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the federal funds benchmark rate went up by 25 basis points, bringing the new range to 5.25% to 5.50%, the highest level in over two decades. Though inflation is showing …

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Galaxy Foldable Phone Face-Off: How the Z Fold 5 Stacks Up on Specs and Price

[ad_1] At its Galaxy Unpacked event Wednesday, Samsung showed off the latest version of its flagship foldable phone — the Galaxy Z Fold 5. It features a new, gapless hinge and a speedier processor, but it keeps the same $1,800 price tag as last year’s model, the Galaxy Z Fold 4.  The new Galaxy Z Fold 5 comes …

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Google, Microsoft, OpenAI Join Forces to Create AI Safety Forum

[ad_1] ChatGPT maker Open AI , startup Anthropic and tech giants Google and Microsoft have forged an alliance to create a framework for safety standards and the responsible development of what they’re calling “frontier AI” models.  The four tech companies on Wednesday announced the formation of the Frontier Model Forum in a blog post and shared the group’s main …

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Xbox home screen revamp provides quicker access to games | Engadget

[ad_1] Microsoft isn’t done refining the interface on your Xbox console. The company is rolling out an updated home screen for Xbox Series/X and One users that theoretically puts games within closer reach while giving you more room to customize the experience. There’s now a quick access menu that helps you jump to your collection, …

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Hands-On: Bigger Display, More Personal Customizations

[ad_1] Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip 5 gains a significantly larger cover screen, an upgraded hinge and a new processor that should improve performance and photography, addressing some of the Galaxy Z Flip 4’s biggest shortcomings. It launches on Aug. 11 starting at $1,000 (£1,049, AU$1,649), showing that consumers still have to pay a high …

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Major automakers team up to create new North American EV charging network | Engadget

[ad_1] Seven major automakers have banded together to create a new charging network in North America, with an eventual target of 30,000 high-powered charge points near urban and highway locations. The companies involved with the venture include BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes and Stellantis. The venture issued a statement on the move, saying …

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs. 6 Classic vs. 5 Pro: New Watch or Sporty Watch?

[ad_1] Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic debuted Wednesday at the company’s Unpacked event, and they will be joining the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro which remains on sale. The three watches occupy different sides of the pricing scale, with the higher-end Watch 5 Pro including additional sports modes that could be particularly …

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