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X Debuts Private Messaging Codes to Bypass Phone Number Sharing

Users on X can now generate a unique X Number, a private code allowing strangers to initiate direct messages or calls without requiring a mutual follow or the disclosure of personal phone data. The feature, launched Tuesday, marks a shift in how the platform handles reachability within its standalone XChat environment.

Acer CEO Challenges Industry Consensus on RAM Price Hikes

Acer CEO Jason Chen is breaking ranks with major memory manufacturers, forecasting that the sharp price hikes currently plaguing the tech industry could begin to reverse by late 2027. His outlook contrasts with peers at Micron and SK Hynix, who warn that supply constraints may persist well into the next decade.

Amazon drone deliveries face backlash over noise and privacy in Texas

Fifty-two drones buzzed over Stephanie Puri’s Richardson home on a single Friday, a count she describes as a slow day for Amazon’s Prime Air testing. As the retail giant scales its automated delivery network, residents in this Dallas suburb are pushing back against the relentless low-altitude noise and potential surveillance.

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Bluetti Elite 100 V2 Power Station Hits Record Low Price

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Amazon discounts 11-inch M4 iPad Pro by $200 ahead of Prime Day

Early Prime Day discounts arrive as memory prices climb

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Dreame Expands Floor Care Lineup with High-Heat Tech at IFA 2026

RatHat Android Malware Uses AI to Mimic Human Interaction

Microsoft Office 2019 license drops to $17 for a limited time

A20 Pro Benchmarks: Apple Retains Its Performance Crown

Ookla benchmarks highlight foldable performance ahead of iPhone Duo

Early Access: How to Get iPhone Duo Wallpapers Before Launch

Eufy E25 Robot Vacuum Drops to $599 in Pre-Prime Day Sale

Amazon discounts Google Pixel 10a to $424

Roborock Saros 10R hits record low price of $999

Save $145 on the Insta360 X4 Creator Bundle at Amazon

Sling TV Discounts Five-Month Season Pass to $199.99

Microsoft Office Professional 2021 available for $33

IndyPDF offers a permanent alternative to subscription-based editing

Winamp Targets 2027 Comeback as a Subscription Streaming Service

Drime offers lifetime 2TB cloud storage for $150

Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 drops to $30

Flock Safety initiates staff buyouts as surveillance backlash intensifies