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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra vs Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: The difference one year can make
Technology

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra vs Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra: The difference one year can make

An iterative upgrade once again for Samsung's laptop-sized tablet line.

Louie Green · 01 Oct, 2026
I worked at Spirit Halloween for 3 years. Here are 9 mistakes I saw customers make when shopping for costumes and decor.
Business

I worked at Spirit Halloween for 3 years. Here are 9 mistakes I saw customers make when shopping for costumes and decor.

Spirit Halloween customers often buy makeup kits without proper application and removal products, and fail to check the ingredients for irritants.

Kim Fahmie · 01 Oct, 2026
France rocked by student riots as hundreds arrested, violence spreads nationwide
World

France rocked by student riots as hundreds arrested, violence spreads nationwide

Violent student protests continue to spread across France, with school blockades, clashes with police and officials warning of outside agitators.

Mabel Simonis · 01 Oct, 2026
Sony brings AI graphics upscaling to the regular PS5
Technology

Sony brings AI graphics upscaling to the regular PS5

Sony is launching a new AI upscaling technology specifically for the regular PS5. The new tech, called Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), is a "new perform...

Jay Peters · 01 Oct, 2026
Netflix chief admits Trump is helping showbiz industry as federal tax credit bill aims to fuel Hollywood jobs
World

Netflix chief admits Trump is helping showbiz industry as federal tax credit bill aims to fuel Hollywood jobs

Ted Sarandos praised Donald Trump's push for a federal film tax credit, saying the president "really cares" about creating entertainment industry jobs in Americ...

Queenie Greenfelder · 01 Oct, 2026
Florida cops say they don't know who owns 11 unpermitted Flock cameras
Technology

Florida cops say they don't know who owns 11 unpermitted Flock cameras

Floridians alarmed by 14 mysterious Flock cameras; 11 have no clear owner.

Ashley Belanger · 01 Oct, 2026
10 Democrat-held House seats Republicans could flip to save their majority
World

10 Democrat-held House seats Republicans could flip to save their majority

President Donald Trump's margins in redrawn districts fuel Republican hopes of flipping 10 Democratic House seats in the battle for Congress.

Hailey Runte · 01 Oct, 2026
Trump’s new high-tech government hub holds some bizarre surprises: ‘Enjoy finding them’
World

Trump’s new high-tech government hub holds some bizarre surprises: ‘Enjoy finding them’

America.gov developers planted Easter eggs across Trump's new AI-powered site, including a "Minecraft" End Poem parody and a hot dog search bar.

Magdalena Krajcik · 01 Oct, 2026
Walmart lights up a new feature for shoppers on its digital price tags
Business

Walmart lights up a new feature for shoppers on its digital price tags

Walmart shoppers can now use the app to activate a flashing light on electronic price tags to help locate an item on a shelf.

Dominick Reuter · 01 Oct, 2026
Police near Ole Miss respond to suspected overdose, say 'not student-related'
World

Police near Ole Miss respond to suspected overdose, say 'not student-related'

A 22-year-old was revived after a suspected overdose in Oxford, Miss., but police say it's unrelated to two recent Ole Miss student deaths.

Sarah Satterfield · 01 Oct, 2026
10 Shows Like 'Crew Girl' You Should Watch Next
Technology

10 Shows Like 'Crew Girl' You Should Watch Next

Stream these other coming-of-age dramas (some of them also sports-related).

Ross Johnson · 01 Oct, 2026
With most information hidden, the game Stratego
Technology

With most information hidden, the game Stratego

Adding in a second neural network that guesses the identity of hidden pieces was key.

Jacek Krywko · 01 Oct, 2026