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Social media platform X has blocked thousands of posts and removed hundreds of accounts after the government raised concerns over the misuse of its AI chatbot, Grok, to generate non-consensual obscene content.
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DIY DDR5 is no longer just a concept, but a reality, as modder VIK-on has built his first 32GB stick from scavenged parts. The memory chips came from laptop SODIMMs, while a new PCB and cooler were acquired from China. After flashing custom firmware enabling 6400 MT/s XMP, the entire build put together cost $218. Read more âș
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As X/Twitter owner Elon Musk moves Grok's widely condemned AI image manipulation feature to paid-only and users flood the "town square" with thousands of sexualised images, Epic Games boss said that senators calling for the removal of X from the Apple and Google stores are trying to "censor all of their political opponents". Read more Read more âș
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The retail giant said a new Gemini integration reflects a broader shift from search-based shopping to AI systems that can act on a customerâs behalf. Read more âș
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Robinhood and Coinbase are two of the most popular trading apps, historically concentrating on equities and crypto, respectively. But more and more, theyâre competing head to head. Coinbase is launching stock trading, while Robinhood is expanding in crypto. Both are also betting big on prediction markets. Yet as far as stock performance goes, the two companies couldnât look more different. Robinhoodâs shares rose 186% last year, while Coinbaseâs fell 12%.... Read more âș
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The retail versions of the ROG Matrix RTX 5090 shipping out to customers will come with an updated TIM application that should help against accidental liquid metal leakage. Previously, sample GPUs showed a poor spread that would barely seal the metal in, with a crooked ring around the core. Now, we see several neatly-organized lanes that are much closer to the IHS, too. Read more âș
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Microsoft has quietly removed âfind album informationâ and âupdate album info onlineâ tools from the Media Player apps supplied with Windows 11. Read more âș
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has retracted its proposal to stop the import of DJI drones, but the FCC's ban means that the U.S.'s doors are closed to new DJI models anyway. Read more âș
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The new year means new health goals, and for some, that means consuming more protein. I tried 14 high-protein drinks, and some had as much protein as a chicken breast. Read more âș
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I was used to living on my own in a small town, but my new girlfriend and I decided to move to London together. I worried we'd lose our spark. Read more âș
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Some retired vessels from the U.S. Navy go on to serve as artificial reefs, while others are completely scrapped. But some go on to become floating museums. Read more âș
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Interim Red Devils boss Darren Fletcher faces a tricky cup test against the Seagulls. Read more âș
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Disney quietly canceled a Ben Solo movie, but the character's fans are trying to loudly make a case for why it should happen. Read more âș
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The FCC has partially approved a significant expansion of SpaceXâs next-generation Starlink constellation, authorizing 7,500 additional LEO satellites under a partial grant. Read more âș
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If you received a bunch of password reset requests from Instagram recently, you're not alone. Malwarebytes, an antivirus software company, initially reported that there was a data breach revealing the "sensitive information" of 17.5 million Instagram users. Malwarebytes added that the leak included Instagram usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and more. However, Instagram said there was no breach and that user accounts were "secure." We fixed an issue... Read more âș
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Scifi author/tech activist Cory Doctorow has decried the "enshittification" of our technologies to extract more profit. But Saturday he also described what could be "the beginning of the end for enshittification" in a new article for the Guardian â "our chance to make tech good again". There is only one reason the world isn't bursting with wildly profitable products and projects that disenshittify the US's defective products: its (former) trading... Read more âș
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Wing is bringing drone delivery to even more Walmart stores in 2026. The Alphabet-owned company announced today that its drones will be flying above 150 more locations this year, including in four new cities: Los Angeles, St. Louis, Miami, and Cincinnati. In June 2025, the companies said they would expand their delivery partnership to 100 [âŠ] Read more âș
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This week, Google announced a new AI Inbox view for Gmail that replaces the traditional list of emails with an AI-generated list of to-dos and topics to track based on what's in your inbox. It's not widely available yet, but I have access, and in the few hours I've spent messing around with it, I [âŠ] Read more âș
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As streaming embraces AI music, the best way to escape is a return to ownership. Read more âș
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Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy says that people either overhype the impact of AI, or assume doomsday scenarios. Read more âș
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Nicknamed "Venice of America," Florida's Fort Lauderdale isn't quite a dupe for the Italian city, but there are great things to do if you visit. Read more âș
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Elon Muskâs artificial intelligence company xAIâs tool Grok has sparked global outrage after it rolled out an 'edit image' button in December, allowing users to digitally alter pictures by putting specific prompts. Users have since used the AI tool to generate nonconsensual images of undressed women and children. Has the billionaireâs company taken any action amid the backlash? Read more âș
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An AI system tested in eastern China is helping doctors detect pancreatic cancer before symptoms appear, allowing earlier treatment and improving patientsâ chances of survival Read more âș
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India has emerged a major smartphone export hub under the PLI scheme, with iPhone exports crossing $50 billion. Other brands like Samsung shipped out nearly $17 billion worth of devices through the five-year period applicable from FY21 to 25. Read more âș
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Volkswagen is reinstating physical buttons and a volume dial in its new ID Polo compact car, reversing the touchscreen trend after a decade of driver complaints about distraction risks. Research shows touch controls slow reactions significantly, prompting Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and regulators to push back toward tactile interfaces for better safety. Read more âș
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An US teen was found dead of drug overdose after he sought drug related guidance from ChatGPT for months, as claimed by his mother. The 18-year-old, used the AI bot to get counselling into different aspects and occasions into answering his query after it refused to assist him about questions related to illicit drug use. Read more âș
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xAI has generated $20 billion in its latest funding round, the startup announced on Tuesday. Some of the companies that featured in xAIâs Series E funding round include  Nvidia and Fidelity Management and Resource Company Read more âș
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that the companyâs next-generation AI chips will deliver up to five times more computing power, debuting earlier than expected. Nvidia pushes deeper into chatbots, agentic AI, self-driving technology and long-context applications. Read more âș
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Lego has introduced its most significant evolution in 50 years: âsmart bricksâ that light up. The line will be introduced from March 1, 2026, beginning with the popular Lego Star Wars toys. But not everyone is happy with the change. Here is why Read more âș
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Googleâs AI overview has triggered fresh criticism after wrongly stating the current year, relieving concerns over repeated AI inaccuracies. When a user asked about the next year it responded saying â2026 is next year.â Read more âș
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said robots are âAI immigrantsâ that can ease global labour shortages, arguing automation will create jobs rather than replace workers. Read more âș
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