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device

[dih-vahys] / dɪˈvaɪs /




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Having read about HGNS, the implanted treatment for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP, Turnbull said she was "extremely grateful" to have been chosen as one of the first patients to have the device fitted.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Even with the large metal device encircling her body for hours each day for most of her life, Lillard found a way to drive a vehicle, took up painting and cared for her beloved beagles.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

The feature allowed users to choose their default search engine during the initial set-up of a new Android device.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

“User sighs at 9:15 p.m. AI is listening from a smart home device and logs it.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

“The most elemental device is a metal pail with a tight cover.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

The devices scan the plates of passing vehicles, which police say enables them to locate vehicles reported stolen or linked to criminal suspects.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

It envisions a future in which consumers still have smartphones, but increasingly use other devices worn on their bodies to talk to AI chatbots, send texts and take pictures or videos.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

As part of the investigation, residential properties and a number of vehicles were searched, and more than 35 digital devices were recovered.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

While stressing that officials needed to make a comprehensive assessment, he said he saw "no emergency exit signage, emergency lighting systems or fire alarm devices".

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

One priority was installing listening devices in the campaign office of Democratic presidential candidate George McGovern.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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