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• AI's $2.5 Trillion Bet Needs 250 Million Jobs to Break Even

  AI has already consumed $1.5 trillion in infrastructure. To break even, it must replace 250 million jobs—more than the entire US nonfarm workforce.

• Hisense U7 Review: 165Hz Mini-LED TV Drops to $999

  The Hisense U7 mini-LED TV packs a 165Hz refresh rate and hands-free control, and the 65-inch model has dropped from $1,499.99 to $999.99 — a serious value play.

• United's Starlink Wi-Fi Hits 636 Jets, New Tracker Ends Guesswork

  United Airlines now offers Starlink Wi-Fi on 636 aircraft and launched a tracker so you can check if your flight has it — but only three days before departure.

• Apple's $2,000 Foldable iPhone Duo Isn't for Most Buyers

  At roughly $2,000, Apple's first foldable iPhone Duo costs about as much as an iPhone 18 Pro plus an iPad. So who is it actually for?

• Vitamix MaxExtract Juicer: First Cold Press at $500, But It Works

  Vitamix enters the juicer market with the $500 MaxExtract, a slow-masticating cold-press machine that impresses in early testing.

• Apple TV 4K 2026 vs 2022: A19 Chip, Wi-Fi 7, $299 Price

  The 2026 Apple TV 4K brings an A19 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and three far-field Siri mics. The catch: a $299 price that doubles the 2022 model.

• Google Quietly Updates Old Nest Speakers: Audio Fixes, No New Hardware

  Google hasn't forgotten its older Nest speakers. Firmware 3.79.550760 is rolling out through the Home Preview Program with audio and smart-home fixes.

• Flock CEO: 'We Shouldn't Pause Progress' on ALPR Cameras

  Flock CEO Garrett Langley defended his company's license plate cameras at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, saying privacy is a fair price for safety.

• HP's $199 Walmart Laptop: Cheapest Windows PC, But 4GB RAM

  Walmart's $199 HP laptop is the world's cheapest new Windows PC and now includes a free year of Microsoft 365. But 4GB RAM and 128GB UFS storage mean serious trade-offs.

• Tiny11 Builder Redesign Makes Windows 11 Debloat Easy

  Tiny11 Builder has been completely redesigned with a WinUI 3 interface, making it easier than ever to strip Windows 11 down for older PCs.

• AI Banking in Europe: 59% Want Personal Advice, 26% Already Switched

  European banks are deploying AI to deliver real-time, hyper-personalized experiences. Surveys show 59% of customers want tailored advice, and 26% have already switched banks over…

• Gigabyte A16 Pro RTX 5070 Ti Drops $700 for Video Editors

  The Gigabyte A16 Pro creator laptop with RTX 5070 Ti and 32GB DDR5 is now $1,449 at Walmart, a $700.99 discount for video editors.