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CAPTCHAs were meant to keep bots out, but too often, they lock people with disabilities out, too. From image classification to click-based tests, many “human checks” are anything but...

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Joel Edgerton’s Anti-Charisma Has Become His Greatest Strength

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Florence Nightingale on vanity metrics

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Best VPN for Netflix on Android in 2025

Whether you're on a commute or want to relax before bed, one of the best ways to spend time is to watch Netflix on...

Shop Torras iPhone 17 cases during Black Friday & get free gifts, big discounts

Torras is having a big Black Friday sales event with discounts on the best iPhone 17 Pro cases, blind boxes that offer up to...

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NBCUniversal, Fubo Lash Out Amid Carriage Fight

NBCUniversal and Fubo are swatting each amid a carriage battle that saw the NBCU networks go dark on the virtual multi-channel video provider Nov. 21. It’s the latest carriage fight...

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