Valve has partnered with Hori to create a new Steam controller, called the Wireless Horipad for Steam, which is a departure from their previous attempts. The company struggled to crack the hardware/peripheral market with the Steam Controller and Steam Machines. The new controller is designed to compete with other PC game controllers on the market.

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OpenAI has shared a new demo of its advanced voice technology, GPT-4o, which can teach users languages such as Portuguese. The demo showcases GPT-4o's linguistic capabilities, but the company has confirmed that it won't roll out advanced voice features in ChatGPT until later this year. The features, including vision and screen-sharing, are expected to be released later in the year or early next year.

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At Tom's Guide, a colleague tried side planks with leg raises every day for a week, finding the exercise can get boring with daily practice. The side plank with leg raises, also known as a star plank, involves holding a side plank while extending one arm and one leg into the air, and adding leg raises by lifting and lowering the leg for reps.

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TVs improve year-over-year, but it's unlikely to upgrade every year. A TV should last at least five years before needing an upgrade, and up to 10 years from a high-end TV. Signs to look out for to know when your old TV is on its last legs include obvious reasons to buy a new TV.

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Paramount Plus subscribers can expect a variety of new movies and shows in July 2024, including classic films and innovative originals. The streamer will feature a range of content catering to different tastes, from horror to documentaries.

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Stearns & Foster, a luxury sleep brand, is offering a 4th of July sale with $400 off select mattresses and $300 worth of free accessories. The sale includes a queen size Stearns & Foster Lux Estate mattress, originally priced at $2,999, now available for $2,599. The brand's mattresses are known for providing a comfortable and supportive bed for a good night's sleep.

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Trainer Britany Williams has created a 15-minute dumbbell core workout that tones and strengthens the muscles. The workout adds resistance with dumbbells, intensifying the demand on the core and engaging multiple muscles. Choose a weight that challenges you but allows for proper form throughout the exercises.

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The Lenovo Slim 7 is a 14-inch Windows 11 ultraportable laptop that delivers strong performance and good battery life in an easy-to-carry design. It features a beautiful 14-inch OLED touchscreen and has a $999 asking price. The reviewer, who spent weeks using the laptop, is impressed by its usefulness when working on the go.

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Cleaning influencer Chantel Mila shared a simple hack on TikTok to freshen up a room using a vacuum cleaner canister. The hack involves using the canister to eliminate odors and leave a room smelling fresh. The hack is especially useful for those who own a Dyson cordless vacuum.

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The New York Times (NYT) has released a new puzzle, Strands #117, with a theme of 'That's my jam!' and an unofficial hint of 'Mixtape'. The puzzle contains clues and words such as SOCK, DISK, EASE, GONE, TRUNKS, and GORE.

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