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Armed robbery hits mobile phone shop in Guimaraes, thieves take around 30 handsets

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

Two armed men robbed a mobile phone shop in Guimaraes on Saturday morning, making off with dozens of electronic devices...

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Amazon Black Friday: PlayStation 5 DualSense controller at -32% (€54)

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

Amazon is currently selling the PlayStation 5 controller at a genuinely appealing price. If you need a spare pad or...

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The Mobile Phone Case of the Chaparro Brothers in Court

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

One of the clearest badges of modern life is how ever-present the mobile phone has become. Amid stories that feel...

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Artificial memory for AI switches below 10 nanoamps while holding hundreds of stable states

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

Researchers report an artificial memory that can be switched with currents below 10 nanoamps while maintaining hundreds of stable states...

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Amazon Black Friday Week: PlayStation VR2 down to €349 instead of €599

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

Amazon is still rolling out some of its strongest deals for Black Friday Week, and the PS VR2 headset is...

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Google changes its terms to align with the EU AI Act from 30 July 2026 - and how to boost privacy

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

The change takes effect across Google services from 30 July and is intended to bring them into line with European...

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Why Emotional Political Posts Online Often Trigger Skepticism, Cornell University and Cambridge University Press Find

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

Posting online about a political issue can bring a rush of relief, especially when you put intense feelings into words....

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PS5 Pro Black Friday deal on Amazon: €699 with FC 26

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

The PS5 Pro has caught your eye? Good news: Sony’s most powerful console is seeing a never-before discount for Black...

Pallets of aid supplies with Venezuelan, US, and Congo flags by an airplane on an airport tarmac.

Nicolás Maduro’s X account thanks governments for aid after 24 June earthquakes

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

The X social media account of Venezuela’s ousted president, Nicolás Maduro, has expressed thanks to the governments assisting the country...

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Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT: Amazon Black Friday deal at 372 euros instead of 449 euros

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

Gigabyte’s Radeon RX 9060 XT is a high-end graphics card built for serious gaming, content creation, or simply giving your...

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ULS Braga warns of fraudulent SNS24 SMS and "smishing" scam

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

The Local Health Unit (ULS) of Braga warned on Monday about the circulation of fraudulent text messages sent in the...

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A New Study Finds Brief Delay Makes Chatbot Responses Seem More Thoughtful and Useful

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

A recent study reports that chatbot responses shown after a short wait are rated as more considered and more helpful...

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Laptop Overheating: Causes, Signs and Simple Fixes

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

Laptop overheating is a frequent issue across models from many brands and price points. In most cases, the rise in...

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Bose Ultra soundbar: Amazon Black Friday deal still available

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

The Bose Ultra soundbar remains one of the standout deals still available as Black Friday draws to a close. If...

Person comparing two different phone chargers near a smartphone charging on a wooden desk by a window.

How to Choose a Good Charger: Safety, Performance and Heat Control

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

Choosing a good charger is no longer just about convenience. It now touches on safety, performance, and the lifespan of...

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DJI Mini 5 Pro: -42% on AliExpress for Black Friday weekend

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

The DJI Mini 5 Pro is the latest drone from the brand, and it has only been on the market...

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AI tools rewriting social media posts can quietly shift opinions, study finds

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

Each time an AI tool tidies, rewrites or clarifies a social media post, it may be doing rather more than...

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Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z TriFold and its 10-inch tri-fold screen

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

Samsung has just pulled the curtain back on its latest foldable smartphone: the Galaxy Z TriFold. This is a handset...

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Wet sponge near the printer: how it helps inkjet ink and how to do it safely

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

Keeping a wet sponge near a printer has become a popular household hack to slightly raise the humidity around the...

Young man sitting at a café table using a smartphone with a drink and open notebook in front of him.

New study finds depression heightens the behavioural pull of Twitter likes

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

People living with depression appear to get a stronger behavioural nudge from the likes they receive on social media than...

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Black Friday 2025: Lenovo Tab at €109 on Amazon

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 20, 2026

Thinking about picking up a tablet for Black Friday? There are plenty of tempting discounts around, and if you’re after...