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A legal permanent resident claims he was tortured by customs agents after returning home from a trip to Europe. A doctor with a work visa was denied entry into the country — then flown out of the US in spite of a court order halting her deportation. Two German tourists were hassled at a port of entry, then transferred to immigrant detention centers, where they were held for weeks.President Donald Trump promised mass deportations, vowing to rid the country of so-called “criminal aliens.” But as Trump expands the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) mandate, legal immigrants, too, are finding themselves…

This deal caught my eye last night. Google is knocking $200 off its flagship Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL, which means the smaller model now starts at $799, or the same price as the regular Pixel 9. That’s a no-brainer right there. Or, you can head to Best Buy where it starts at $749 ($250 off), an all-time low. You pick.The Pixel 9 Pro starts with the same-size 6.3-inch screen as the Pixel 9 but has a sharper and brighter screen, a nicer polished metal frame, and more RAM, which helps allow things to feel smooth and…

Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy told Collider he has killed plans to publish the critically acclaimed show’s scripts, despite having the 1,500-page collection ready to go, due to fear that the material would become training fodder for artificial intelligence systems.At an Emmy event in 2023, Gilroy announced plans to launch a free website featuring all of Andor’s scripts and concept art, journalist Jeff Goldsmith reported. “I wanted to do it. We put it together. It’s really cool. I’ve seen it, I loved it. AI is the reason we’re not,” Gilroy told Collider. “I mean, terribly sadly, it’s just too much of…

Nvidia showed off its own Grace Blackwell-powered “personal AI supercomputers” yesterday, but it also made another announcement: third-party manufacturers can come and make their own versions as well. So far, Asus, Dell, and HP have come forward showing their own mini PC designs that tout the same GB10 super chip present in the Nvidia DGX Spark (formerly known as Digits).Asus is among the first to show off its GB10 computer: the Ascent GX10. It’s a mini PC with the same 1,000 AI TOPS processing power and 128GB of unified memory as Nvidia’s Spark. The Ascent swaps the champagne metallic chassis…

Sennheiser makes some of the best noise-cancelling headphones around, but they’re geared more towards audiophiles. Or at least, they were. The freshly announced HD 550 cans are officially aimed at both audiophiles and gamers. Although, I’m neither and I still want them parked on my desk immediately. The HD 550 headphones blur the line between hi-fi audio and gaming gear. You’ll find no gaudy LED lights here, thankfully. Instead, these are slick headphones with what Sennheiser is calling “effortlessly smooth tuning” and stereo imaging. At the core of the HD 550 is a custom 38mm transducer. It covers a frequency range from…

Last year, GameStop shut down Game Informer, laying off all its staff and putting an end to one of the last remaining video game magazines still published in the United States. But now, cryptic posts on social media hint that the publication may make a return.On Bluesky, the Game Informer account, which had not posted since July of last year, returned to life with a short video featuring the publication’s farewell message. At the bottom of the screen, code appears with the words “Continue” as though it were an arcade game asking if you wanted to put in more quarters…

The Pixel 9a is the latest addition to Google’s long-running A-series range, which continue to be some of the best smartphones around as far as bang per buck is concerned. But with the Pixel 9 sitting just above it in the line-up, might it be worth spending a little extra? Both phones offer top-tier features, bright OLED screens, and Google’s Gemini AI smarts, as well as an impressive seven years of software support. They even share the same Tensor G4 chip at their core. But there are still a few key differences that might help you decide which one to…

Google is breaking European antitrust laws by favoring its own Shopping, Hotels, and Flights search services over rival comparison providers, according to the European Commission. The EU announced in its preliminary ruling today that Google’s parent company, Alphabet, had also violated anti-steering rules under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by preventing app developers on its Play Store from steering customers to other distribution channels.Google can challenge the preliminary charges or make additional compliance changes ahead of the EU’s final ruling. The EU can fine companies up to 10 percent of their global annual revenue for DMA violations, which would be…

Whether you’re a digital nomad, a frequent flyer, or just someone who likes to stay connected on the go, the right travel backpack makes all the difference. Recently, travel bags have evolved beyond simple storage – they now offer built-in power banks, RFID-blocking pockets, smart tracking, and even expandable compartments that adapt to your trip. But with so many options, how do you find the perfect one? This guide breaks down the best travel backpacks of the year, focusing on those designed for laptops, tech gear, and all your essentials. We’ve considered everything from durability and comfort to security features…