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While WhatsApp dominates the global messaging market with over 3 billion users, security experts like Johns Hopkins University’s Matthew Green suggest that the platform’s ubiquity comes with significant privacy trade-offs. Recent legal challenges have accused Meta of maintaining “backdoors” to read messages, but Green argues that the real reasons to switch apps are far more grounded in technical reality than in grand conspiracies. Debunking the “Backdoor” Theory A recent class-action […]
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Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman claims that AI models will become powerful enough in the next 12 to 18 months that they would start replacing humans in white-collar jobs like lawyers, accountants, project managers, and marketers. Read more ›
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The hardest choice to make for building your next MacBook might be selecting a color. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple has tested colors including light yellow, light green, blue and pink for its next entry-level MacBook that's aimed at students and enterprise users. Beyond the more vibrant colors, Gurman said that Apple has also trialed its classic silver and dark gray colorways for its cheaper laptop. Gurman added that... Read more ›
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The 'Wuthering Heights' director doesn't think her take on Zatanna would've fit in with superhero movies back then, but could it now? Read more ›
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Cord Cutters News reports: In a move that has delighted fans of classic science fiction, Warner Bros. Discovery has begun uploading full episodes of the iconic series Babylon 5 to YouTube, providing free access to the show just as it departs from the ad-supported streaming platform Tubi... Viewers noticed notifications on Tubi indicating that all five seasons would no longer be available after February 10, 2026, effectively removing one of... Read more ›
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Disney sent ByteDance a cease-and-desist for using its characters on Seedance. When OpenAI's Sora did it, however, Disney struck a deal. Read more ›
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After helping her mom downsize, a parent explains why she's decluttering now to spare her kids the burden of managing her belongings later. Read more ›
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Despite decades of love and sacrifice for their families, countless Baby Boomers find themselves feeling increasingly disconnected from the very people they raised, never realizing that common generational habits—from dismissing technology to weaponizing guilt—are quietly building walls where they desperately want bridges. Read more ›
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Created in 1993, Slackware is considered the oldest Linux distro that's still actively maintained. And more than three decades later... there's a new release! (And there's also a Slackware Live Edition that can run from a DVD or USB stick...) . Slackware's latest version was released way back in 2016, notes the blog It's FOSS: The major highlight of Slackware 15 is the addition of the latest Linux Kernel 5.15... Read more ›
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Hideki Sato, the designer of most Sega home consoles, has allegedly died. Read more Read more ›
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The Unified Memory architecture used by Apple Macs and MacBooks make it the ideal device for locally run agentic AI, driving demand for high-memory models and increasing order lead times to more than a month. Read more ›
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After divorce, a single mom explains why buying a house and living with her best friend gave her stability, support, and happiness. Read more ›
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Researchers performed genome sequencing scans on 130 people whose fathers were Chernobyl cleanup workers. Comparing the scans to control groups, they found evidence for the first time for "a transgenerational effect" from the father's prolonged exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation. ScienceAlert reports: Rather than picking out new DNA mutations in the next generation, they looked for what are known as clustered de novo mutations (cDNMs): two or more mutations in... Read more ›
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From Costco to Toyota, global companies are filing lawsuits to secure tariff refunds should the Supreme Court decide to strike down Trump's duties. Read more ›
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Jeff Mason, a former construction manager, and his wife faced financial ruin due to medical bills in the 1990s. Now, he drives for Uber at 76. Read more ›
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Autonomous drone swarms and mass surveillance are apparently big sticking points for the AI colossus. Read more ›
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A frighteningly farcical series of events involving laser weaponry, the FAA, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Pentagon has been retold by a trio of insiders talking to the WSJ. Read more ›
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After working with Ukrainian soldiers, the 1st Battalion of the Irish Guards now has a "drone hub," an obstacle course," and rigorous drone training. Read more ›
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TikTok has officially introduced a new feature in the United States called the “Local Feed,” expanding how users discover nearby content. The tool appears as a dedicated tab on the app’s home screen and relies on a user’s precise GPS location to recommend videos and posts created in their surrounding area. The rollout follows updates to TikTok’s terms of service that allow the platform to use more accurate location data... Read more ›
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Valentine’s Day gift ideas often focus on traditional options like flowers or chocolates, but technology is increasingly becoming part of the celebration. Samsung’s Frame Series TVs offer a combination of home entertainment and decorative design, functioning both as a television and as a digital art display. When not in use for viewing, the screen can showcase artwork through the Samsung Art Store, including curated Valentine’s-themed collections that help create a... Read more ›
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AGON by AOC has introduced two new gaming monitors designed to bring high-refresh competitive performance to the entry-level segment. The AOC GAMING 24G4ZR (23.8-inch) and 27G4ZR (27-inch) feature Fast IPS panels with a native 240 Hz refresh rate that can be overclocked to 260 Hz, along with up to 1 ms GtG response time and 0.3 ms MPRT. Both models deliver Full-HD resolution and are aimed at players seeking esports-style... Read more ›
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Lenovo seems to be pushing the boundaries of the small-form-factor gaming market with its fifth-generation Legion Y700. The 2026 iteration integrates artificial intelligence to solve two of the most persistent issues for mobile gamers: network latency and eye fatigue. The centerpiece of the new model is the “Super Internet 3.0” suite. This AI-driven connectivity engine is designed to stabilize pings in crowded network environments. More impressively, it introduces cross-platform synergy,... Read more ›
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A recent hardware experiment by the channel The Fix has challenged traditional smartphone engineering norms by successfully equipping an iPhone 11 Pro with a 12,000 mAh battery. By replacing the original 3,046 mAh unit with a high-density cell, the project demonstrates that internal space constraints (often cited as the primary barrier to battery life) can be overcome through advanced chemical compositions. The replacement battery maintains the exact physical dimensions of... Read more ›
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AGIBOT organized “AGIBOT NIGHT” in Shanghai on February 8, 2026, with a 60-minute live gala broadcast, described as the first large-scale cultural event conducted entirely by humanoid robots. Contrary to previous events, robots were the main performers, showcasing dance, comedy, music, and magic shows. The event was intended to promote the transition of embodied intelligence from controlled lab settings to real-world social and entertainment scenarios, while also testing the stability... Read more ›
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Samsung has officially confirmed that Galaxy Unpacked 2026 will take place on February 25 in San Francisco, putting an end to months of rumors surrounding the event’s date and location. Read more ›
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Google has recently updated its Translate app, introducing new artificial intelligence capabilities that go beyond traditional text translation. The update adds an Advanced mode powered by Gemini, transforming the tool into an AI chatbot capable of interacting with users instead of simply converting text between languages. According to reports from Android Central and feedback from early users, the new feature allows people to have conversational exchanges with Google Translate. This... Read more ›
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Apple has introduced a built-in feature designed to make switching from an iPhone to an Android device more straightforward. Available starting with iOS 26.3, the new option reduces reliance on third-party migration apps and aims to provide a smoother transition between mobile platforms. Instead of using external tools, users can now begin the transfer directly from the iPhone’s system settings. The feature is located under Settings, then General, Transfer, Reset... Read more ›
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Sony has introduced a new subscription-based way for consumers to get the PlayStation 5 without purchasing the console outright. The service, called Flex, is designed for users who prefer a lower monthly cost instead of paying the full retail price upfront. It debuted in the United Kingdom and represents an alternative distribution model aimed at expanding access to current-generation gaming hardware. Under the new plan, customers can rent different PlayStation... Read more ›
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