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Netflix Live Channels Could Drag Cable Back From the Dead
Netflix may add 24/7 channels, betting passive viewing can keep subscribers watching when choice becomes friction.

Oratomic's $300M Quantum Computer Bet Slashes Qubit Math
Oratomic raised $300M to chase a useful quantum computer with 10,000 to 20,000 qubits, challenging million-qubit roadmaps.

60-Day Prices Hand Product Finder a Google AI Edge
Tom's Guide wants to turn expert-tested reviews, live deals and 60-day price histories into a smarter shopping shortcut.

Meta EU Fine Case Threatens $12B Over Addictive Feeds
Meta faces up to $12B in EU fines as regulators treat addictive Instagram and Facebook feeds as a safety failure.

Xreal A01 Plus Slashes AR Glasses Price in $299 Bet
Xreal’s $299 A01 Plus cuts premium features, but its lighter fit and bright screens may be the AR glasses compromise buyers wanted.

Polestar US Exit Leaves EV Owners Stuck With the Bill
Polestar's US exit puts owners on the hook for service, leases and resale risk as connected-car rules shut down future sales.

4-Second Police Alerts Drag Facial Recognition Into UK Shops
Facewatch will let UK shop cameras alert police in seconds, escalating a retail theft tool into a real-time surveillance fight.

2027 Cutoff Jolts Google Earth Pro Desktop Power Users
Google will end new Google Earth Pro desktop downloads in 2027, angering pros who built workflows around the free mapping tool.

No Heir Named as Fidji Simo Steps Back From OpenAI Apps
Fidji Simo is stepping back for health reasons, leaving OpenAI’s apps push without an obvious full-time owner.

Meta AI Glasses Privacy Fix Can't Hide Its Data Grab
Meta’s LED safeguard tackles secret recording, but it doesn't fix the deeper privacy fight over data collection and AI training.

Netflix Always-On Channels Expose Streaming's Choice Trap
Netflix is weighing always-on channels, a quiet admission that endless choice may be hurting engagement.

Three GPT-5.6 Models Thrust OpenAI Into Cybersecurity
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 arrives in three tiers, with Sol pitched as a more efficient coding and cybersecurity model for enterprise buyers.