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December 31st, 2025 is the deadline to save the Google Stadia controller. That's less than three weeks from today - but there's never been a better time. Last month, I discovered the controller is finally a first-class citizen in Steam and SteamOS. The Stadia…

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ChatGPT can now use Adobe apps to edit your photos and PDFs for free

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Tim Cook, please stop telling me that the AirPods Pro 3 are Apple’s most advanced earbuds yet, and that I’m gonna love them. I know they have a built-in heart rate tracker, improved bass performance, and that they include a set of extra small silicone ear tip…