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# Surprising

Apple's all-new MacBook may snub the M5 chip for a surprising alternative

Apple may be preparing to release an all-new affordable MacBook beyond its Air and Pro models, according to information shared by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

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TechRadar ·2 mo. ago

Gemini warned me humans might review my chats — but turning it off comes with a surprising downside

I think we all know that the messages we type into AI chatbots aren't entirely private. They can be used to train future AI models, for example, and most AI companies have some version of human review in their training…

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SlashGear ·3 mo. ago

This Popular Rim Upgrade Has A Surprising Effect On Fuel Economy

As fuel costs surge, it's paramount to get the most mileage from every tank. This means finding ways to save money on gas when you fill up, ensuring that your vehicle is free of economy-sapping faults, and ditching mods…

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Gearpatrol ·3 mo. ago

A Surprising Tech Juggernaut Just Got Into Extreme Home Hi-Fi

Garmin just announced a high-end active speaker system for your home that can cost north of a $100,000. No, you didn’t misread that.

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TechRadar ·3 mo. ago

AI did what? Gemini, Val Kilmer, Claude Mythos and more of the week’s most surprising developments

The AI news cycle doesn't do slow weeks. I've been writing about it for more than a year now and this one still caught me off guard. Not because there's been one big breakthrough or story.

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TechRadar ·7 mo. ago

CES 2026 had a surprising phone presence — here are 5 of my top picks

Usually, CES isn’t really a big showcase for phones and other mobile-centric tech, but this year’s show bucked the trend a bit. While not awash with smartphones, CES 2026 had a few worth paying attention to.

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SlashGear ·7 mo. ago

5 Surprising Substances That Could Actually Power A Car

Sometimes, things are designed a certain way because they have to be. A shoe is shaped to fit the foot, and the shape of an airplane's wing is dictated by the laws of physics to generate lift.

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Gearpatrol ·9 mo. ago

Triumph’s Gnarliest Adventure Bike Just Scored Some Surprising Rider-Friendly Upgrades

When it comes to adventure motorcycles, we tend to emphasize adjectives like “rugged,” “powerful” and “capable. ” That makes sense, as these bikes must have the chops to tackle a wide range of challenging off-road…