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Shazam's latest update (version 18.9) now automatically adds identified songs to a playlist in Spotify or Apple Music, improving integration with the music streaming services. This feature includes songs found through Music Recognition in Control Center, Siri, and Shortcuts, creating a 'My Shazam Tracks' playlist. Users can sync songs by toggling 'Sync your songs' in Shazam settings, allowing them to access their playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Full Article

The problem with Suits LA is that it doesn’t feel like a spinoff of the original series, but that may change with Rich Hoffman's return as Louis Litt. Hoffman will reprise his role in a single episode this season, with potential for more appearances in a possible season 2. His return won't include scenes with Gabriel Macht's Harvey Spector, and the show is struggling to find its identity between dark and light storylines, leaving Suits...

Recent computing equipment often features faster PCIe 4.0 protocol for data transfer, with some lucky users having access to PCIe 5.0. Solidgm’s P44 Pro stands out as the top performer among nearly three dozen PCIe 4.0 SSDs tested, offering impressive speed comparable to next-gen PCIe 5.0 SSDs. WD Black SN7100 is praised for its top-notch HMB performance, affordability, and industry-standard warranty, making it an excellent choice for average users and gamers. WD SN5000 NVMe SSD...

Google is introducing AI Mode, a dedicated AI tab in its search engine powered by the Gemini 2.0 model to find and organize information on the web, allowing users to ask follow-up questions easily. Users can access AI Mode through Google One AI Premium subscription, offering a rich visual experience and integrating Google's Knowledge Graph to supplement online information. AI Mode aims to empower users with effortless searching and has seen people asking longer queries...

Malaysia has emerged as a key player in chip manufacturing amid U.S.-China tensions, with ARM Holdings partnering with the Malaysian government to enhance the country's chip design ecosystem through a $250 million investment over 10 years. As part of the deal, Malaysia will purchase ARM's chip designs and technology, including training 10,000 engineers on the technology. This move aligns with Malaysia's goal to become a hub for chip manufacturing, with major tech companies like Intel,...

Yashraj Sharma's analysis of over 8,000 messages by Princeton's Digital Witness Lab reveals that WhatsApp has become a hub for illegal gun sales in India, with 234 public groups advertising firearms. The Meta-owned platform is found to be actively facilitating the thriving underground firearms marketplace, posing a significant challenge for law enforcement and regulation efforts. The study sheds light on the concerning trend of online platforms being exploited for illicit activities, particularly in the sale...