Amazon CEO says the pet-finder AI tool on Ring Doorbells helped bring home 99 dogs home in 90 days

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Ring's Search Party feature helped return Nyx and Truffle home.

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  • Ring introduced Search Party last year, an AI-powered pet search tool using video from local cameras.
  • Since its launch, Ring has found 99 dogs in 90 days, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy wrote.
  • Jassy wrote that the feature, which was the focus of a Super Bowl ad, was one of the "compelling use cases of AI."

First, there

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Kalshi and Polymarket split over whether Cardi B 'performed' at the Super Bowl halftime show

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Cardi B definitely appeared at the Super Bowl Halftime show. But did it count as a performance? Kalshi and Polymarket disagree.

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  • Polymarket and Kalshi bettors wagered money over whether Cardi B would perform at the Super Bowl.
  • She ended up being there and was seen dancing. But did it count as a performance?
  • Polymarket is saying yes, while Kalshi decided it was
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An unexpected theme of this year's Super Bowl ads: tech glitches

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Marc Benioff called Mr Beast "an absolute genius" for his Salesforce Super Bowl ad.

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  • The big game proved to be a big tech fail for two prominent Super Bowl advertisers.
  • Mr Beast and Salesforce's big game contest had signup delays, while AI.com's website crashed.
  • Elsewhere, some Kalshi transfers were delayed due to Super Bowl traffic.

A Super Bowl ad is meant to serve as a

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My 84-year-old mother-in-law has a vibrant social life. Her 'secrets' to staying fulfilled are surprisingly simple.

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I've learned a lot about feeling young and making connections from my mother-in-law.

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  • My 84-year-old mother-in-law has a rich social life that keeps her feeling young.
  • She focuses on helping others and tries to lead her life with honor and compassion.
  • She thrives by keeping an open mind, making younger friends, and always learning new things.

For as long as I've known her, my mother-in-law

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Leaked specs for Sony’s next flagship wireless earbuds reveal ANC upgrades

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It’s been two-and-a-half years since Sony last upgraded its flagship ANC earbuds. | Image: The Walkman Blog

Following images of Sony's new WF-1000XM6 earbuds

Ukrainian troops taught the British Army that it takes at least 60 hours of work to become a decent drone pilot

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Ukrainian expertise in drone warfare is helping Western militaries consider what they need to fight such a war.

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  • Ukrainian soldiers advised an elite British unit on how to train troops for drone warfare.
  • They said about 60 hours of flying is needed to reach competence.
  • They advised that pilots should start on a simulator. The US Army also uses one on Ukrainian
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Linux 6.19 arrives with a teaser for Linux 7.0

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Fedora systems like this one running Linux kernel 6.17 could soon get an update. | Image: Stevie Bonifield / The Verge
Fedora systems like this one running Linux kernel 6.17 could soon get an update. | Image: Stevie Bonifield / The Verge

On Sunday, Linux developer Linus Torvalds announced the release of Linux 6.19, which will be the last update in this kernel cycle, as previously reported by Phoronix. It adds support for the modern AMDGPU driver for older AMD GCN 1.0 and 1.1 graphics cards, like Radeon HD

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Grab Apple's iPhone Air MagSafe battery while it's down to an all-time low

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Despite its supremely sleek design, the iPhone Air actually has a pretty respectable battery life, lasting for somewhere in the region of 27 hours if you’re continuously streaming video. But you’re still going to be wary of it dying on you if you’re on a trip or just having a particularly screen-heavy day. That’s where Apple’s iPhone Air MagSafe battery pack comes in, and it’s currently on sale

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Here are the biggest celebrity status symbols we spotted at Super Bowl 2026

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Jay-Z and Blue Ivy Carter.
Celebrities brought their fashion A-game to the Super Bowl.

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  • Super Bowl LX was held at Levi's Stadium in California on Sunday.
  • Tom Brady, Jay-Z, and Travis Kelce were among the A-list attendees.
  • They wore status symbols that defined this year's game day style, like luxury outerwear and watches.

This year's Super Bowl brought out more than just fans in jerseys.

Hollywood stars

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