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• Artemis II reminds us we have only one home

• Galaxy A57 hands-on: One way it beats all other budget Android phones

  The Galaxy A57, Samsung's newest budget Android phone, has a hidden trick up its sleeve — and it's all about the hardware.

• Toronto could get Canada's first 'virtual gated community' using controversial tech

  Rosedale residents are considering an AI-powered surveillance system amid a surge of break-ins.

• 18 rare Canadian coins you might have in your change that could be worth money someday – Narcity

  These coins are "more exclusive" than regular loonies and toonies.

• 3 Ballads From the 1970s That Are Even Sadder for 70s Kids To Hear as Adults – American Songwriter

  Sad ballads, many of which continue to make us cry, remind listeners just how much we all share similar heartbreaking experiences.

• Perplexity AI vs Google: The Tool That's Making Content Creators $3,000/Month While Google Fights Back – Wealthy Tent

  Smart content creators in 2026 are quietly switching their research habits — and the results are showing up in their bank accounts.

• Iranian hackers are targeting American critical infrastructure, US agencies warn | TechCrunch

  A joint FBI, NSA, and CISA advisory warns that Iranian hackers have "escalated" their tactics in response to the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran.

• Royal Caribbean Bans Scenic Cruising To Beloved U.S. Destination Over Safety Concerns

  Royal Caribbean has removed sailings to a scenic location for the rest of the year.

• We're In Utter Disbelief About the Photos the Moon Astronauts Just Sent Back

  Here are some of the most spectacular snapshots NASA recently received from the crew of its Artemis 2 mission.

• How a burner email can protect your inbox – setting one up one is easy and free | ZDNET

• These 5 Windows 11 Features Drive Me Nuts, But I Figured Out How to Fix Them | PCMag

• MacBook Neo could get these two major performance upgrades in 2027 — but I want Apple to fix this instead | Tom’s Guide

• Don't Want to Pay for Grammarly? These Free Alternatives Are Just as Effective | PCMag

• Gas prices Ontario: Big dip coming on Friday

  Drivers may want to wait a few more days to fill up as gas prices are set to see a significant drop this weekend.

• There's a new USB4 now and it changes what you can plug into a laptop

  All USB4 cables aren't the same — the upgraded USB4 Version 2.0 cables offer quadruple the data transfer speeds and more.

• Microsoft Is Finally Fixing Windows 11's Web App Problem. It's About Time | PCMag

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