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Internet & platformsJapanese internet giant GMO tells customers to shut down and disconnect PCs from the internet following data breach and ransomware threat
Hackers threatened to install ransomware on user devices, but they never did.
The data center boom has an upside: innovation for the US grid
As the AI boom stresses the existing power grid, all sort of new opportunities for grid modernization are also emerging as a…
Anthropic says it will be burning lots of natural gas to feed the AI boom
Anthropic is stuck with the rising costs associated fossil fuels and climate change.
'This is a wow moment': T-Mobile has made the world's first AI-RAN call, and it could mean huge changes for the next generation of staying in touch
T-Mobile just announced what it calls the world's first AI-RAN call, but the AI component will arrive in the next phase.
Anthropic’s huge IPO warns of ‘catastrophic’ AI risk as China’s bubble pops
Anthropic’s $2 trillion IPO filing warns of ‘catastrophic or existential risks to humanity’ posed by AI.
Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip
The new MacBook Pro comes with 24 hours of battery life, and now features support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity.
IndustryNvidia backs Indian startup helping companies run AI models with fewer GPUs
Simplismart says its annualized revenue run rate has grown 14-fold in six months, with the U.S. accounting for more than half its revenue.
AI Agents Are Media’s New Favorite Audience
As agents go mainstream, some publishers are hoping that people will pay for content tailor-made for AI—not humans.
SoftwareThis abandoned torrent app could have exposed millions of devices to cyberattack
A malicious update could infect millions of devices without users ever knowing.
9 Unique Apps to Try on the iPhone Duo
Apple’s first folding phone is inspiring indie developers to create fun, quirky apps that take advantage of the screen and the…
IndustryPlucky Chinese startup claims to beat Nvidia DGX Spark, Mac Mini on Qwen — says its '256 TOPS beats 1000 TOPS in prefill', running 16-core Cortex-A55 SoC on 40w
Sipeed claims its 256 TOPS MaixStation can outperform Nvidia's DGX Spark on Qwen workloads despite lower advertised computing capacity and…
Apple just got slapped for 'non-competitive conduct' by Australia’s top court — and ordered to allow rival iPhone app stores Down Under
Fortnite developer Epic Games has scored a victory against Apple in a legal ruling, not only to restore the popular game to the…
CloudAmazon is spending over $1 billion on a new nuclear energy project to power its next data centers — but will it really live up to the test?
Amazon is backing X-energy’s proposed 960-megawatt Indiana nuclear facility to supply electricity, although financing details, regulatory approvals,…
The Google Home Speaker Has Been Secretly Eating My Wi-Fi Data
My Google Home Speaker had been burning through more data than all the rest of my devices combined. As I looked into it further,…
SoftwareThe Atari VCS saga will come to an end next year when its software store closes
Following a decade long saga of delays, name changes, and Atari having to assure backers of a crowdfunding campaign that its retro console wasn't…
Greenlight Family Hub (2026): Finally, a Digital Wall Calendar With a Voice Assistant
After testing multiple models, I’m convinced voice control belongs on the family calendar. Greenlight’s Family Hub shows why.
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These Samsung Galaxy tablets are in their last year of software support
Samsung's latest software update commitment for its tablets is great, but older devices can't take advantage of it.
32,768 cores and 74 petaflops: AMD’s monster new rack for AI agents could be too much for traditional data centers
AMD's Helion Agentic AI Rack combines high-core-count processors, accelerators, and programmable networking,…
AI Came for Math. Now It’s Chasing the Rest of Science
Last week, I attended a talk at MIT by Neil Thompson, who studies progress in computing and artificial intelligence.…
Massive data leak from AI development company exposes almost 14 million records — Vibetech collected data from different breaches and accidentally made them accessible online
The company has been harvesting data from different leaks, likely for research purposes.
Global smartphone shipments just hit a 14-year low — here's why
Smartphone buyers seem reluctant to upgrade their phones, but Apple and Samsung are weathering the storm better than…
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Wikipedians Believed AI Would Come and Go. They Were Wrong
In a world of AI Overviews, Wikipedia usage declines. But the real loss may be far more existential than website…
Mozilla launches Firefox Enterprise to give European firms more choice — new browser gives government, healthcare and finance more control over how they use the web, handle sensitive data and access AI tools
Mozilla slates 'choice' because most browsers run on Chromium – Firefox Enterprise gives enterprises more control.
Russian bot traffic decimated overnight after Ukraine drone strikes knock multiple Yandex data centers offline
Russian bot traffic is down significantly following two Ukrainian drone strikes on Yandex data centers.
Microsoft unveils Maia 300, its most powerful AI chip yet - and it might make using Teams, Copilot and Cowork much better at last
Maia 300 is designed for the next generation of AI workloads, offering greater efficiency and power.
Anthropic Is Banishing Its Model Evals From the Internet
Not forever.
AI + MLHard drives were supposed to lose the storage war — but AI demand is now pushing their biggest suppliers years ahead
Toshiba is expanding HDD production as AI drives demand for higher-capacity storage across data centers and cloud infrastructure.
‘Artificial’ Roasts AI’s Creators—and Sends a Dark Warning About Its Dangers
From their dorky parties to their weird walks, the movie holds OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other stakeholders with…
Google and Microsoft hit by fresh criticism of their AI data center plans
Big Tech firms are destroying the environment in a quest for further AI gains, critics claim.
‘The keyword is speed to power’: Dell, Apollo, and Jera launch a $140 billion plan to build up to 4GW of AI data centers across Japan and Asia
Dell, Apollo and Jera plan up to 4GW of AI data centres and gas power infrastructure across Japan within five years.
SecurityAI Is Getting Really Good at Messing With Cybercriminals
Anti-cybercrime initiatives are increasingly using AI to scam the scammers by tricking them into talking to lifelike bots that they think are real…
Anthropic now offers a free vulnerability-finding service for open-source software
Anthropic is offering open-source projects a new way to check for vulnerabilities with its OSS Scanner.
Asos hit by extortion hack that may have compromised some customer data
The attackers sent a push notification to Asos shoppers announcing their activity.
These social media posts promise big online discounts on Lego, Calvin Klein and more — but really they're just phishing scams
There's an elaborate scheme making rounds on Facebook and TikTok to get people to websites laden with infostealers.
SoftwareMany developers are using AI just to show off to their boss — as most fear they'll lose their job if they don't use it
Half of developers working in businesses whichhave adopted AI say they’re only using it to impress managers, and using it is having an impact on…
Don’t Expect Every New Googlebook App to Play Nice With Intel Chips
ARM-based Googlebooks may have a cleaner launch experience than the Intel variety.
Google admits some 'complex' Android apps run poorly on Intel Googlebooks
Android app compatibility on Googlebooks may not be as smooth as previously stated.
Does antivirus software still slow down your PC in 2026? We tested the top security software to find out
We put modern security suites to the test across synthetic benchmarks and demanding PC games to see if the age-old PC…
CloudThe hidden decisions behind every AI request
The choice of model is only the beginning of an AI request. Take an insurance claim moving through an AI agent. It reads a photo of a damaged bumper,…
A Startup Has a Plan to Make Water From Air Using Data Centers’ Waste Heat
Atoco’s new machines use specialized materials that can harvest water from some of the driest air on Earth without…
'Need for data centres outweighs other considerations': local council in the London commuter belt approves Amazon's massive M25 hub despite air quality fears
Amazon secures approval for 18-acre M25 data centre despite pollution concerns, 27 generators and previous planning…
Massive 1.5 million sq ft data center campus planned for West Texas — bringing the state's total regional AI investment to $12 billion
Crusoe plans two $4.8 billion Jayton data centers, expanding its West Texas infrastructure alongside major projects in…
HardwareMoving beyond chips and screens: Samsung joins Nvidia and KKR in a massive $1 billion data center infrastructure deal
Samsung and five affiliates invest $1 billion in KKR's Helix, pairing chips, cooling, construction, computing, and batteries for AI infrastructure.
AMD to 'substantially increase' chip supply in 2027 — but not for consumers
AMD is upping chip production levels next year — but this is for AI, so it won't help consumers with the RAM crisis.
Lenovo Legion 5i (2026) Review: A Gaming Laptop That Epitomizes the PC Pricing Paradox
Mid-range laptops like the Lenovo Legion 5i now cost well over $2,000 or even $3,000. Good thing this one has a nice…
Google Pixel Watch 5 review: the Android equivalent of Apple Watch is a next-gen wearable
Premium styling and heaps of meaningful upgrades make this a compelling wrist companion for anyone with a Pixel…
MobileBeware the smartphone security threat — new report claims most banking scam attempts now take place on mobile devices
90% of scams are taking place via mobile phone, with banking scams increasing of 35% over the previous year
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE review: The perfect cure for Samsung's recent price hike frenzy
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE feels like an awkward release at first glance, but it may just be the low-cost flagship we…
OnePlus 15 vs iQOO 15: Which Phone Should You Consider This Festive Season?
OnePlus 15 and iQOO 15 will be available at discounted prices during the upcoming Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale…
Apple iPhone Duo To Go On Sale In October, Check Price, Specs, And More
Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is set to launch in India in mid-October 2026, with sales beginning…
GamingControl Resonant composer says it's his duty to 'represent the story,' but sometimes offers it 'in a different light, as contradicting the on-screen events can be really delicious'
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has said that it's his job to represent a game's story "in the most beautiful light possible."
The Naughty Dog news has me optimistic about the PS5 again – Reader’s Feature
As The Last Of Us and Uncharted developer Naughty Dog confirms they’re working on a raft of new games, a reader hopes…
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn feels incredibly Xbox 360, for better and for worse
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn disappoints in my hour-and-a-half hands-on demo.
The Original PlayStation 2 Security Chip Has Been Reverse Engineered
Dragon MechaCon firmware images were released back in 2021. MechaPwn, the exploit that makes later PS2s region-free and…
GadgetsAI glasses face their first major government crackdown
Norway wants time to write permanent rules for glasses that can record bystanders.
Google Fitbit Air Fitness Tracker: How To Use? Check Price in India, Specs, Features, Battery Life & AI Coach
Discover the new Google Fitbit Air, launched in India at INR 13,999. This screenless fitness tracker offers 24/7 heart…
Review: Huawei Watch 6 offers an attractive mix of good looks and health tracking
The Watch 6 boasts sapphire crystal protection, giving the watch a reassuringly premium feel
Renewed 40-Inch Hisense Roku TV + Free Wall Mount Deal
This renewed 40-inch Hisense Roku TV with included wall mount is ideal for bedrooms and dorms. Understand the 1080p…
Internet & platformsTristan Harris’ Tech Nonprofit Is Laying Off Most Staff and Going ‘Founder-Led’
The nine departures, which include executive director Julie Guirado and senior director of strategy Camille Carlton, arrive shortly after the center…
Netgear reveals new dark web monitoring tool which will tell you if your personal data turns up online
Netgear’s new Dark Web Monitoring service can alert users as soon as personal data is found on the dark web.
These Researchers Made AI Drive a Toyota Corolla to Get In-N-Out
Three engineers put GPT, Claude, and Grok in charge of a real car. Only one of them was successful.
AI giants targeted by scraping bots — ChatGPT and Perplexity enter the most-scraped websites list for the first time
ChatGPT and Perplexity are now being scraped as businesses attempt to monitor brand mentions and citations.
IndustryCal AI’s 19-year-old founder just raised $10M for his new AI startup
Zach Yadegari, the teen co-founder of popular Cal AI calorie tracking app, has launched a new personal AI agent startup that competes with Instinct,…
Anthropic is offering startups a free year of Claude Team and $1,000 in credits to kickstart their AI journey
Anthropic is giving startups up to $7k in Claude benefits as well as so much more via partners, Anthropic expertise and…
5 startups that caught VCs’ attention at the latest PearX demo day
There isn’t a shortage of accelerators for startups, but one of the few that investors watch closely is PearX, a…
Jio Platforms IPO likely by Oct end at enterprise valuation of $143-146 billion
Jio Platforms IPO is touted as India's largest public offer at an estimated size of $3.8 billion