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Internet & platformsWikipedians 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 traffic.
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.
Anthropic Is Banishing Its Model Evals From the Internet
Not forever.
Tristan 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…
Internet & platformsNetgear 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.
How to watch Portugal vs. Norway online for free
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Connecticut Mom Who Lost Daughter, 11, to Suicide Presses Congress on Kids Online Safety
After the Meta settlement, Connecticut's Tammy Rodriguez urges Congress to pass federal duty-of-care rules for all social…
Internet & platformsThis $205 50-Inch 4K Roku TV Is Perfect for Bedroom Streaming
The HiRo H50C4C4 delivers 4K streaming via Roku's platform for just $205 at Walmart. A smart budget pick for secondary spaces if you verify the…
What Meta got right with Muse
🧱 I’m Mete, a product designer and builder with 10+ years of experience at companies like Netflix and Peloton. I build real…
Internet & platformsElon Musk's heartbroken baby mama Shivon Zilis reveals billionaire has ended their relationship with no warning...'I've loved him more than life itself'
Shivon Zilis, an executive at Elon Musk's brain implant startup Neuralink and the mother of four of his kids, poured her heart out in a lengthy…
With the Support of TBC Business, YouTube Business Show Punchline Profit Returns with a New Season
Georgia’s first YouTube business show, Punchline Profit, continues with a new season, offering viewers a new episode this…
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Internet & platformsWhatsApp launches new parental controls for teens in India: What parents can control and how to set them up?
WhatsApp on Wednesday, September 30, launched new controls for parents to keep track of who their children are connecting with on the instant…
Reddit says it has to cut back access to ‘Old Reddit’ because of AI bots
Reddit is further limiting who can use the "Old Reddit" experience as part of its efforts to combat scraping and automated…
Internet & platformsCycle-Tracking Apps Bring Substantial Risks to Users, Says New Analysis
This includes apps that promote the practice of cycle syncing.
OpenAI’s Latest Personal AI Agents Have a Cute Name and Never Stop Working
OpenAI rolls out new agents called dots, powered by GPT-6 Astra, at its annual DevDay.
Internet & platformsMeta’s Muse just stole the AI spotlight from OpenAI and Anthropic
When AI leaders at OpenAI and Anthropic started talking about “pacing the frontier,” maybe someone should have asked: what pace? Now it’s turned into…
Gaming’s biggest horror series are more vital than ever
For the third year in a row, I've been scared out of my wits by a new Silent Hill game. First it was the modern remake of Silent…
Internet & platformsMarvel’s Wolverine got mauled by critics, but it’s roaring with revenue at the gaming till - Digital Trends
Marvel’s Wolverine has had a rather strange launch. The internet has spent the past few days tearing into Insomniac’s latest PS5 adventure, but…
The Year of the Claw: OpenClaw Rolls Out New Version of Its Viral AI Agent
The agentic AI platform is molting again.
Internet & platformsA 12TB Steam “teraleak” spills more than a decade of lost PC gaming history
Cut content from Portal 2, hints of Half Life 2: Episode 3, and so much more.
MINTernet 5G Home Internet Now Comes With Less Commitment, But the Same Great Service
Now you only need a 3-month deal to get home internet plus unlimited mobile for just $45 per month.
Internet & platformsLaser internet breakthrough sees scientists hit 98% fidelity over hundreds of meters —magnetic 'skyrmions' shield data from distortion in alternative to fiber-optic cables
New research shows how data can be sent using beams of light with almost zero distortion.
Trend Alert: Is Anti-AI Fashion This Season’s Hottest New Look?
It's fashion, babe. You wouldn't algorithmically understand.
Internet & platformsRadar makes podcasts searchable — and usable by AI agents
Particle’s new podcast intelligence platform transcribes and analyzes more than 130,000 podcasts, making their conversations searchable on the web…
Logitech's PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE HITS differently - and it made me rethink clicking - Digital Trends
Between reviewing tech for a living and spending most of my day in front of a screen, free time is a luxury. Yet almost every…
Internet & platformsGoogle rolls back the needless AI generation tools it added to Google Earth
People had less than a day to make misleading Google Earth images with AI before Google pulled the feature.
Reddit's CEO sure seems frustrated with Google's AI overviews
Amid rumors of Google breakup, Huffman says "people don't want a summary of reddit, they want reddit."
Internet & platformsLinkedIn is testing a 'seems like AI slop' reporting tool
The company is also removing some of its own AI-writing features.
Instagram and Facebook Ads for AI ‘Nudify’ Apps Tied to Meta Ad Partner in China
GatherOne is one of Meta’s 11 advertising partners in China.
Internet & platformsUS government bans new foreign-made humanoids, robot dogs, and solar inverters, citing risks to national security
The ban largely affects U.S. imports from China, which currently dominates the global market for making humanoid robots and solar inverters.
Online Scams May Be Costing Americans 7 Times More Than Reported
A new estimate suggests reported losses reveal only a fraction of the damage, as crypto, AI and social media make fraud easier to…
Internet & platformsYou Can Finally Trust All Your Money to X, the Everything App
X Money has landed.
You don’t need a Switch to play Mario Kart. This YouTube video somehow lets you join the race. - Digital Trends
A pair of creators has found a way to make YouTube more than just a video streaming experience. You can now play Mario Kart…
Internet & platformsThis App Makes Google TV Actually Usable
The app AT4K turns the messy Google TV interface into something closer to the Apple TV interface, making it cleaner, more customizable, and less…
‘A Fundamentally New Threat’: Researchers Develop New AI-Powered Worm That Might Be Unstoppable
A team of researchers have shown how a self-replicating AI agent can take over a computer network at almost no cost.
Internet & platformsResearchers show how AI-powered worms could wreak havoc on the internet
Researchers created an AI-powered worm that that can spread through networks with no human intervention.
Smartphone industry predicted to hit biggest low for 13 years thanks to memory crisis — and only Apple and Samsung are safe from extinction
The ongoing memory crisis risks eliminating low-cost smartphones, with the whole industry struggling as a result.
Internet & platformsDuckDuckGo makes its ‘no-AI’ search engine easier to access as its traffic booms
Alternative search engine DuckDuckGo launches 'no AI' web extensions for Chrome and Firefox users.
Welcome to Night Vale host Cecil Baldwin shares his tech pet peeves
Cecil Baldwin's résumé includes appearances on Gravity Falls, narrating the documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm…
Internet & platforms‘Backrooms’ Takes You Deeper Inside the Internet’s Most Uncanny Horror Myth
Kane Parsons was just 16 years old when he created a viral YouTube horror series based on a 4chan meme. Now he’s ready to conquer the big screen.
Amazon Is Making an AI-Animated ‘Good Advice Cupcake’ TV Show. Its Original Creator Is Furious
Loryn Brantz created The Good Advice Cupcake for BuzzFeed years ago. The company licensed the character for a new Amazon…
Internet & platformsYes, you should remove your data from the internet - and our favorite service is 55% off
Get your data out of the hands of brokers and spam callers with this deal on Incogni.
Ubisoft wants a comeback with Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Ghost Recon, one AI experiment that has players worried - Digital Trends
Ubisoft is trying to rebuild momentum. It is banking on its biggest franchises for this comeback, as revealed in its latest…
Internet & platformsWhich Is the Most Trusted Internet Service Provider? Vote for Your Top Pick
We want to know which ISP you trust. Take our short survey to help us crown a winner.
Does Your AI Agent Need a VPN? The Company Behind Norton and Avast Thinks So
You might use a VPN yourself, but have you considered giving one to your AI agent? It might be more important than you think.
Internet & platformsWomen sue the men who used their Instagram feeds to create AI porn influencers
AI ModelForge is a platform that teaches men how to generate their own AI influencers.
Everyone’s switching from ChatGPT to Claude — but new tests say neither is the smartest free AI, and the real winner might surprise you
A new report challenges the idea that Claude has overtaken ChatGPT, showing that the smartest free AI depends on the task
Internet & platformsMeta threatens to pull its apps from New Mexico if forced to make ‘technologically impractical’ changes
Meta says it may be forced to pull Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp from New Mexico if the attorney general gets his way. The state is demanding a…
‘Poultry in motion’: South Korea tests fried chicken delivery to remote island using a drone and four-wheel robot in the world’s most elaborate takeaway operation
South Korea has been testing drone-robot deliveries to remote islands, though a commercial launch is still some way off.
Internet & platformsEero Signal keeps your business online during internet outages
Major internet outages have been on the rise in the U.S. According to one study, outages surged 178% in the last two months of 2025, and the rate of…
It runs Doom: AI chatbot edition
The latest answer to the always-relevant question: "Can it run Doom?"
Internet & platformsWWE Videos Made by a Glitching AI That Sounds Like It’s Being Strangled Are the Future of Entertainment
It sounds awful. I can't stop listening.
Roblox boosts child safety with new account types limiting chat and game access - Digital Trends
Roblox is among the internet’s busiest digital playgrounds, but keeping it safe, especially for the youngest users, has been an…
Internet & platformsForget the tower: Dell’s palm-sized desktop draws 100W through USB-C and still manages 50 TOPS of AI computing power
Dell’s Pro 5 Micro Desktop delivers AI acceleration, high-speed DDR5 memory, and USB-C powered compact design for tight office spaces.
How Flipboard's new Surf app lets you merge social feeds, YouTube, and RSS to escape the algorithm - finally
At last, I can use one app to find my favorite podcasts, channels, publications, and more.
Internet & platformsArtemis II will use laser beams in giant leap for space video — new optical tech will stream '4K high-definition video from the Moon'
As the Artemis II mission continues towards the moon, we should be treated to some high-def video soon.
Google Vids gets AI upgrade with Veo and Lyria models, directable AI avatars
Google Vids brings together Google's most capable AI creation tools.
Internet & platformsMaking Tax Digital is here - and many accountancy firms are facing huge pressures
MTD is right around the corner, but between 50% and 69% of companies still haven't digitalized their books.
Roku made it so that you need internet to watch antenna-based channels on its TVs — but don't worry, it promises to fix it
And here I thought that half the point of over-the-air channels these days is so you don't need the internet…
Internet & platformsSalesforce reveals major AI overhaul for 'ultimate teammate' Slackbot, with over 30 new features
Salesforce has announced a 'new Slack' with agentic capabilities and more than 30 new AI features powered by Slackbot.
The Last of Us Part 3 might be real, and fans think its creator just hinted at it - Digital Trends
For years now, The Last of Us Part 3 has existed mostly as wishful thinking, forum theory fuel, and the kind of rumor fans keep…
Internet & platformsThe Xbox isn’t ending, but it needs these 3 changes to return to glory - Digital Trends
If you’ve spent any time following gaming news in early 2026, you might think the end of Xbox is right around the corner. Between reports of a 32%…
AI adoption is soaring - but many businesses don't have the infrastructure or governance to support it
Most organizations' infrastructure is still not ready for artificial intelligence, but workers are demanding more tools.
Internet & platformsAs a YouTube Creator, I'm Buzzed About Honor's Robot Camera Phone
Commentary: Something that's compact but still lets me shoot pro-grade video sounds like the dream for a YouTuber like me.
AMD's new Ryzen desktop CPUs are all about AI with a powerful NPU for exclusive Copilot+ features — but will anyone care?
Want a Copilot+ desktop PC? What do you mean, no? AMD just revealed Ryzen AI 400 CPUs over at MWC 2026.
Australia will consider requiring app stores to block AI services without age verification
Australia's government may take a strict stance on ensuring younger users cannot access AI chatbots. Reuters reports that Australian regulators may…
AI is competing with humans to buy DDR5 memory amid the RAMpocalypse caused by its owns appetite for memory
DDR5 memory listings scraped 50,000 times per hour by bots as AI boom fuels new opportunities for resellers.
Internet & platformsWhen the Internet Goes Dark, the Truth Goes With It
Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad on bearing witness, the fragile power of social media, and why documenting lived reality matters more than ever.
Alaska could be the next state to crack down on AI-generated CSAM and restrict kids' social media use
Alaska's House of Representatives unanimously passed HB47, a bill that imposes sweeping limits on when and how minors use social…
Internet & platformsAI Bots Are Now a Signifigant Source of Web Traffic
New data shows AI bots pushing deeper into the web, prompting publishers to roll out more aggressive defenses.
Adobe Animate is shutting down as company focuses on AI - although business years get a slight stay of execution
Adobe Animate will be discontinued from March 1, 2026, with Creative Cloud Pro apps picking up the pieces.
Internet & platformsFirefox Getting New Controls to Turn Off AI Features
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8K is down to one manufacturer after LG's exit - so where does TV tech go next?
If more resolution isn't the answer, what advances can TV buyers expect? Here's our take.
Internet & platformsDisney is still 'hard at work' on creating its unified Hulu and Disney+ app, departing CEO says — and its new late 2026 release window is the perfect time for another vexing price hike
Disney's combined streaming app has a revised launch window — and the cynic in me has an idea of when it might launch.
The Razer BlackShark V3 gaming headset might blend in with Razer's existing crowd, but the second you set it up, you just know it's something special
The Razer BlackShark V3 wireless headset is another solid addition to Razer's well-established headset arsenal, but it also packs…
Internet & platformsMSI’s AMD Claw A8 finally nears U.S. release after months of global delays - Digital Trends
MSI’s handheld roadmap is starting to feel like a bit of a rollercoaster. After months of silence, the AMD-powered Claw A8 – running on the Ryzen Z2…