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Americas News

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery complete $110 billion media megamerger
Technology

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery complete $110 billion media megamerger

Paramount has completed its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, forming a combined company known as Skydance. The merger officially puts Paramou...

Emma Roth · 06 Oct, 2026
Apple will launch 7+ new products in October, here’s what’s coming
Technology

Apple will launch 7+ new products in October, here’s what’s coming

iPhone Duo is launching later this month, but Apple reportedly has many other new products set to debut in October too, with the first unveilings coming next we...

Ryan Christoffel · 06 Oct, 2026
All of These RayNeo Smart Glasses Are on Sale for October Prime Day
Technology

All of These RayNeo Smart Glasses Are on Sale for October Prime Day

RayNeo's GT Max is marked down to $364.65.

Stephen Johnson · 06 Oct, 2026
Big Oil asks Supreme Court to kill climate lawsuits before trial
Technology

Big Oil asks Supreme Court to kill climate lawsuits before trial

Oil companies say federal law should block state climate deception claims.

Nicholas Kusnetz, Inside Climate News · 06 Oct, 2026
Amazon reportedly pays $120 million to stream the Emmys for free
Technology

Amazon reportedly pays $120 million to stream the Emmys for free

The Emmys have a new home - and it looks like Amazon paid plenty for the rights. The awards show and Amazon announced a six-year deal that will move the Emmys f...

Andrew Webster · 06 Oct, 2026
One phrase I learned while living in Japan for a year has helped me become a more flexible, laid-back person
Business

One phrase I learned while living in Japan for a year has helped me become a more flexible, laid-back person

During my time living in Japan, I learned a useful phrase/concept: "shōganai." It's helped me stress less and be more laid-back when things go wrong.

Alessa Hickman · 06 Oct, 2026
JBL's PartyBox Ultimate 2 delivers 1,500 watts of sound and a built-in light show
Technology

JBL's PartyBox Ultimate 2 delivers 1,500 watts of sound and a built-in light show

JBL has just released its most powerful and expensive PartyBox speaker.

Stanford Schamberger · 06 Oct, 2026
Google is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and Pro
Technology

Google is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and Pro

Starting on October 9th, anyone using Google Gemini on a free plan will be limited to the Flash Lite model. Free users can currently choose from Gemini Flash Li...

Stevie Bonifield · 06 Oct, 2026
NYT columnist thrashed online for suggesting Trump is to blame for alleged Cornell gang rape
World

NYT columnist thrashed online for suggesting Trump is to blame for alleged Cornell gang rape

New York Times columnist Michelle Cottle blamed Trump for the culture behind an alleged Cornell University gang rape that occurred under Biden.

Kiera Fisher · 06 Oct, 2026
I can’t use Apple’s new Screen Time on my daughter’s iPhone because my son won’t update his MacBook
Technology

I can’t use Apple’s new Screen Time on my daughter’s iPhone because my son won’t update his MacBook

After suffering years of frustration with Apple's parental control features, I've been eagerly anticipating the revamped Screen Time that launched last month wi...

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy · 06 Oct, 2026
4 simple benchmarks to test your PC's performance
Technology

4 simple benchmarks to test your PC's performance

PC benchmarks let you figure out exactly how your GPU, CPU and other components are performing so you don't have to guess.

Mallory Hane · 06 Oct, 2026
Bose's Premium Smart Ultra Soundbar Is Over $300 Off for October Prime Day
Technology

Bose's Premium Smart Ultra Soundbar Is Over $300 Off for October Prime Day

This all-in-one soundbar packs Dolby Atmos, room calibration, and built-in Alexa, now at a record low price.

Pradershika Sharma · 06 Oct, 2026