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Framework Laptop 16 Gets Budget-Friendly Ryzen AI CPU
A lower-end Ryzen AI 340 CPU option will also bring the price down, for now.
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NIST Restructures CVE Database After Vulnerability Submissions Skyrocket
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced changes to the way it handles cybersecurity vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) listed
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Bitwarden CLI Package Compromised in npm Supply Chain Attack
The Bitwarden CLI was briefly compromised after attackers uploaded a malicious @bitwarden/cli package to npm containing a credential-stealing payload capable of
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How GANs, Inverse Learning Connect to Energy Models
Researchers have uncovered significant theoretical connections between three foundational concepts in machine learning: generative adversarial networks (GANs),
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Understanding Political Realignment in the Digital Age
A seemingly endless torrent of criticism directed toward Trump from former MAGA allies suggests the president is losing support from his base.
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New Research Warns of Cognitive Decline from Heavy AI Use
A group of researchers from across the US and the UK have conducted a study on what AI does to our brains and the results are, in a word, grim. These results we
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Ford's EV and Tech Chief Doug Field Departs Automaker
Doug Field had stints at Apple and Tesla before joining Ford in 2021.
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Framework Laptop 13 Pro Gets Major Upgrade with New Intel CPUs
Laptop includes Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs, a bigger battery, and a touchscreen.
Cybersecurity
Apache ActiveMQ Flaw Exploited in Wild, Added to CISA Watch List
A recently disclosed high-severity security flaw in Apache ActiveMQ Classic has come under active exploitation in the wild, per the U.S. Cybersecurity and
Cybersecurity
Checkmarx KICS Tool Compromised in Supply Chain Attack
Hackers have compromised Docker images, VSCode and Open VSX extensions for the Checkmarx KICS analysis tool to harvest sensitive data from developer environment
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OpenAI's Diversified Revenue Strategy Powers Intelligence Economy
OpenAI’s business model scales with intelligence—spanning subscriptions, API, ads, commerce, and compute—driven by deepening ChatGPT adoption.
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Allbirds Pivots to AI: From Sneakers to GPU Services
Once a $4 billion apparel juggernaut, Allbirds will rebrand as NewBird AI, a “GPU-as-a-Service” company. Hey, if you can't beat ’em, join ’em.
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Google Launches Native Gemini App for Mac Desktops
Not content with stuffing Gemini into all of its own apps and services, Google wants you to adopt its AI assistant on desktops and laptops too. The company rele
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X-Energy Files IPO Documents Targeting Up to $800M Raise
Nuclear startup X-energy hit the road today to sell prospective investors on its initial public offering.
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Meta to Train AI Agents Using Employee Activity Monitoring
Move highlights the difficulty of finding high-quality interactive training data.
Cybersecurity
New PowMix Botnet Actively Targeting Czech Workers
Cybersecurity researchers have warned of an active malicious campaign that's targeting the workforce in the Czech Republic with a previously undocumented botnet
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UK Cyber Officials Alert: Chinese Hackers Using Device Networks
The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK) and international partners warned that China-nexus hackers are increasingly using large-scale prox
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OpenAI Launches $50M Fund for Nonprofit Community Groups
OpenAI is launching an initial $50 million fund that supports nonprofit and community organizations, informed by the independent OpenAI Nonprofit Commission rep
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Google I/O 2026: 12 Major Announcements Reshaping Tech
The colorful I/O logo against a black background, surrounded by stills from the I/O keynote
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Smart Smoke Detectors Have a Critical Safety Flaw
Every smart smoke alarm I’ve tested has one potentially fatal flaw, trading fewer nuisance alarms for a risky sensor strategy.
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Vivo X300 Ultra: Premium Camera Phone for Videographers
Chinese phonemaker Vivo has been pushing the limits of smartphone photography in the last few years. However, the availability of its phones — like last year’s
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Celebrity Money Can't Fast-Track Biotech Innovation
When Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc got COVID despite being vaccinated and boosted, he tried to fund research for a better solution.
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Amazon Invests $5B in Anthropic, Fuels Claude Expansion
Anthropic secures 5 gigawatts of Amazon’s custom silicon as Claude demand soars.
Cybersecurity
Cloud Breaches Tied to Orphaned Credentials: 2024 Data
In 2024, compromised service accounts and forgotten API keys were behind 68% of cloud breaches. Not phishing. Not weak passwords. Unmanaged non-human
Cybersecurity
Password Reset Requests: A Gateway for Attackers
Password resets are one of the easiest ways for attackers to bypass security controls. Specops Software shows how helpdesk social engineering turns a seemingly
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AI-Powered Medical Systems Transform India's Hospital Care
India's healthcare sector is experiencing a significant technological shift as artificial intelligence and advanced monitoring systems reshape critical care inf
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Best Standing Desks of 2026: Top Motorized Options
Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.
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Traeger Westwood Smart Pellet Grills Launch at $700
Traeger gave backyard pit masters something more affordable last year with the Woodridge, but now the company is back with an even more budget-friendly option.
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Autonomous Pod Startup Glydways Eyes $250M in Fresh Funding
Glydways is in talks to raise another $250 million as it prepares to launch three pilot programs.
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NASA Narrows Spacesuit Production to Single Provider
NASA is down to a single provider for a critical link in its lunar architecture.
Cybersecurity
Critical Security Threats Surge: Defender Flaw, Excel Exploit
You know that feeling when you open your feed on a Thursday morning and it's just... a lot? Yeah. This week delivered. We've got hackers getting creative in way
Cybersecurity
State-Backed Hackers Weaponize Outlook, Slack for Covert Attacks
A previously undocumented state-backed threat actor named GopherWhisper is using a Go-based custom toolkit and legitimate services like Microsoft 365 Outlook, S
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OpenAI Reaches 1M Business Customers Globally
More than 1 million business customers around the world now use OpenAI. Across healthcare, life sciences, financial services, and more, ChatGPT and our APIs are
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Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2026: Gaming, Work & Streaming
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.
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Snap Cuts 16% of Staff, Plans AI-Powered Workforce Shift
Snap is laying off around 1,000 staff, amounting to 16 percent of its workforce, which it will seemingly replace with AI. The cuts were announced in a company-w
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OpenAI Enhances Agents SDK for Enterprise Safety
OpenAI has expanded the capabilities of its agent-building toolkit, as agentic AI continues to grow in popularity.
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AES-128 Encryption Remains Viable for Quantum Computing Era
A stubborn misconception is hampering the already hard work of quantum readiness.
Cybersecurity
New RAT Malware Targets Finance Sector via Obsidian
A "novel" social engineering campaign has been observed abusing Obsidian, a cross-platform note-taking application, as an initial access vector to distribute a
Cybersecurity
Rituals Cosmetics Confirms Customer Data Breach
Dutch cosmetics giant Rituals disclosed a data breach after attackers stole the personal information of an undisclosed number of customers from its "My Rituals"
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OpenAI Launches GPT-5 Bug Bounty Program with $25K Rewards
OpenAI invites researchers to its Bio Bug Bounty. Test GPT-5’s safety with a universal jailbreak prompt and win up to $25,000.
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Best GoPro Cameras 2026: Find Your Perfect Model
You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.
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Shoe Brand Allbirds Pivots to AI Compute in Dramatic Strategy Shift
The shoe company Allbirds, famous for its wool trainers, is pivoting to AI. You read that right. The San Francisco company has plans "to pivot its business to A
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LinkedIn Data: Hiring Slump Not Driven by AI—Yet
LinkedIn says hiring is down 20% since 2022, but blames higher interest rates — not AI — for the slowdown.
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Solar Energy Reaches Historic Growth Milestone
The International Energy Agency says we've entered the Age of Electricity.
Cybersecurity
Banking Sessions Hijacked: Taboola's Hidden Redirect to Temu
A bank approved a Taboola pixel. That pixel quietly redirected logged-in users to a Temu tracking endpoint. This occurred without the bank’s know
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Edge Update Blocks Teams Meeting Access for Windows
Microsoft confirmed that a recent Microsoft Edge browser update introduced a bug that prevents Windows users from joining Teams meetings. [...]
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Washington Post Teams Up With OpenAI to Deliver News in ChatGPT
The Washington Post is partnering with with OpenAI to integrate news into ChatGPT, providing users with summaries, quotes, and direct links to original reportin
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Subterranean Worlds: Earth's Best Path to Finding Alien Life
From lava tubes on Mars to ice pockets on Europa, subterranean environments may offer the best chance of finding life—and living safely—beyond our planet.
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Most US Teens Say TikTok, Instagram Aren't Hurting Mental Health
Most teens in the United States say that Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat aren't harming their mental health, though a slightly higher proportion report negative