Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia
Google appears to have blocked AI search results for the query “does trump show signs of dementia” as well as other questions about his mental acuity, even though it will…
Former DRC president Joseph Kabila sentenced to death in absentia
Joseph Kabila, who was president from 2001, has denied the charges, which relate to his alleged backing of M23 rebels in eastern DRC. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters View image in fullscreen…
TikTok, #freedom edition
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Gandapur warns Imran of factions ‘projecting Aleema Khan as party chairperson’
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur along with PTI founder Imran Khan. — APP/File Hafeezullah Niazi portraying Aleema as leader.“Propaganda claims no effort for founder’s release.KP CM confirms more…
Strong quake causes damage, panic in central Philippine island
A building shakes during a strong jolt of a magnitude 6.9 quake that strikes in the Philippines’ coastal city of Cebu, on September 30, 2025. — X@PresstvExtra A 6.9-magnitude quake…
Refurbished Sonos headphones, speakers, and soundbars are up to 25 percent off right now
You can get the Era 100 for just $134. | Image: The Verge With the impact of President Trump’s tariffs leading to higher prices on Sonos gear, scoring a deal…
You can now preorder LG’s 6K 32-inch Thunderbolt 5 display for $2,000
LG’s UltraFine 32U990A display is nearly here after debuting at CES 2025. | Image: LG LG first announced its new 32-inch UltraFine monitor at CES 2025. The company still bills…
Imgur is blocking users in the UK
The image-sharing site Imgur has shut off access to UK users after the country’s data watchdog warned the platform of a fine, as reported earlier by the BBC. In a…
Microsoft is giving Copilot AI faces you can chat with
Here are some examples of the “Portraits” avatars available to select Copilot users. Microsoft is trying to make Copilot more approachable by giving the AI assistant an animated face to…
Beats redesigned its new Powerbeats Fit’s wing tip to be more comfortable and secure
Like the iPhone 17 Pro, the new BEats Powerbeats Fit earbuds come in orange. | Image: Beats Beats has announced a new version of the Fit Pro wireless earbuds that…