Rebecca Bellan: The New York Times filed suit Friday against AI search startup Perplexity for copyright infringement, its second lawsuit against an AI company. The Times joins several media outlets suing Perplexity, including the Chicago Tribune, which also filed suit this week. The Times’ suit claims that “Perplexity provides commercial products to its own users […]

Crests change how your attacks and heals work in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Here's where to find them all.

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Reddit starts a limited test of verified profiles, an opt-in feature that places a gray checkmark beside the usernames of notable people or businesses  —  Reddit is starting a limited test of verified profiles, which places a grey checkmark beside the username of a notable person or business.

Between all the new phones, smartwatches, and laptops we see throughout the year, it often feels like we're constantly being nudged toward shinier, more expensive gadgets. And I get it. As a self-professed gadget nerd, few things are more exciting than unboxing and setting up a new device. But the truth is, you can still […]

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Sources: Google is set to be hit with a potentially large EU fine in Q1 2026 if it does not do more to ensure Google Play complies with EU competition rules  —  Alphabet's (GOOGL.O) Google is set to be hit with a potentially large EU fine early next year if it does not do more to ensure …