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Google

I was skeptical about Gemini on TVs, but now I’m sold

Published Oct 19, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT Shimul studied pyschology as her major but never looked back at her degree once she graduated. She began her journey in college as a social media intern and eventually became a social media manager for publications like iGeeksBlog, Guiding Tech, and MySmartPrice, along with…

bubmagOctober 19, 2026

Paris

France Curfews Announced After Paris Rioters Targeted Residential Apartments for Looting

French Prime Minsiter Sébastien Lecornu has announced that there will be localised curfews put in place in a bid to stem the rioting and looting which have ravaged the country over the past two days. After a meeting of ministers at the Hôtel de Matignon on Monday, Prime Minister Lecornu…

bubmagOctober 19, 2026

Google

I ignored this Google Pixel feature until it caught the app eating my battery

Published Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT Brady is a technology journalist for MakeUseOf with years of experience covering all things mobile, computing, and general tech. He has a focus on Android phones and audio gear, and holds a B.S. in Journalism from St. John's University. Brady has written for publications…

bubmagOctober 19, 2026

Tesla

‘Cute demo, but totally impractical’: Experts are skeptical that Tesla’s ‘Rocket’ Roadster could actually work in the real world

Owen Hughes is a freelance writer and editor specializing in data and digital technologies. Previously a senior editor at ZDNET, Owen has been writing about tech for more than a decade, during which time he has covered everything from AI, cybersecurity and supercomputers to programming languages and public sector IT.…

bubmagOctober 19, 2026

Yellow Vests

The Specter of Lepenism Looms Over France’s Social Crisis

Society / October 19, 2026 Joining forces with the “yellow vests,” youth demonstrators are raising the alarm in a country falling to the far right. Protestors in Bordeaux, France, some in yellow vests, take part in a national mobilization alongside secondary school and university students, climate activists, and farmers on…

bubmagOctober 19, 2026

Palantir

Understanding Disruptive Dominant Technology Companies

Top technology leader’s like Elon Musk, Palantir Alex Karp, Lonsdale, and a handful of others possess a rare ability to (1) recognize extreme talent outliers (“blue-note” talent that most institutions systematically undervalue), (2) attract and retain them with high-agency environments and extreme missions, and (3) set company objectives that force…

bubmagOctober 19, 2026

Paris

France on edge as curfews imposed to curb rioting and looting

PARIS — Two large sections of central Paris were shut down in a curfew Monday night as France was reeling from a weekend of nationwide rioting and looting that left much of the country stupefied by the scarcity of police in some of the hardest-hit neighborhoods. Grocery stores, clothing shops, cafés, health…

bubmagOctober 19, 2026

Diplomacy

Iran’s Araqchi blames US for Strait of Hormuz tensions, calls for diplomacy

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam — Reuters Oct 19 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said regional issues should be resolved through diplomacy and blamed the United States for insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, speaking at a joint news conference with…

bubmagOctober 19, 2026

Diplomacy

Lavrov In Tehran Amid Questions Over Whether Moscow Is Helping Iran In War With US

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov traveled to Iran on October 19, meeting with President Masud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi amid questions over what support Moscow is providing Tehran to fight its war with the United States. Lavrov traveled to the Iranian capital directly from Manama, Bahrain, where he…

bubmagOctober 19, 2026

Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat launches energy drink

Beyond Meat has delved into the energy drinks space. (Image: Getty/Peepo) The plant-based company’s diversification continues Overview of Beyond Meat energy drink launch Beyond Meat has launched a caffeinated plant-protein energy drink Beyond Immerse Protein + Energy contains 20g protein per serving The drink includes fibre, electrolytes, antioxidants and caffeine…

bubmagOctober 19, 2026

I was skeptical about Gemini on TVs, but now I’m sold

France Curfews Announced After Paris Rioters Targeted Residential Apartments for Looting

I ignored this Google Pixel feature until it caught the app eating my battery

‘Cute demo, but totally impractical’: Experts are skeptical that Tesla’s ‘Rocket’ Roadster could actually work in the real world

The Specter of Lepenism Looms Over France’s Social Crisis

Understanding Disruptive Dominant Technology Companies

France on edge as curfews imposed to curb rioting and looting

Iran’s Araqchi blames US for Strait of Hormuz tensions, calls for diplomacy

Lavrov In Tehran Amid Questions Over Whether Moscow Is Helping Iran In War With US

Beyond Meat launches energy drink

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