Editorial
What kind of toys will Mattel make with OpenAI – and should we be worried?
Mattel is teaming up with OpenAI to bring artificial intelligence into its toys – raising fresh concerns about child safety, surveillance, and the future of play.
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10 hilarious (not so much) dad jokes to celebrate Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to all programmers, developers, cybersecurity pros, and all kinds of IT gurus who rock the cyber realm every day.
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Why the fax machine was the first internet (Bleep. Crackle. Screech. Crackle. Bleep.)
Most people think fax machines are outdated relics, but they were actually a pivotal form of direct communication across vast distances.
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Waffling harder than a brunch buffet – why Elon Musk can’t stop contradicting himself
Elon Musk picks fights, deletes posts, and moves markets – all before lunch. His latest feud with Trump shows just how risky his regret cycle has become.
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Former Meta exec Nick Clegg says artist consent for training AI will “kill” it – is he right?
Nick Clegg: asking artists' permission would “kill” AI
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Here’s how cyber threats spill into everyday life: from hostage dramas to angry girlfriends
Last week, tech news showcased once again just how intertwined our digital and physical lives are.
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GITEX EUROPE 2025: the tech event shaping Europe's digital future
As Europe's technology landscape undergoes rapid transformation, GITEX EUROPE 2025 emerges as the continent's most influential gathering for innovators, enterprises, and tech professionals. On May 21-23, 2025, at Messe Berlin, this debut edition of GITEX in Europe promises to be a groundbreaking convergence of ideas, technologies, and partnerships.
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I kept adding network defenses at home until my girlfriend started screaming
I set up an experiment: how far can I push home network security, blocking ads, trackers, and all sorts of dangerous links, before my girlfriend notices anything? It was fine until her Reels stopped working, and she started suspecting me of spying on her. But the real danger is that you should never trust your internet provider, a public WiFi, or especially your boyfriend to provide settings for your connection. Use VPN.
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The Kafkaesque world around us
We praise mediocrity, mock genuine effort, and fight our battles online.
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AI is not hype anymore – it’s leverage, super users say
Some still call the artificial intelligence (AI) craze a bubble, but others have decided to use the new technology for work and now say they can’t imagine their life without it. These are called AI super users, and these are their stories.
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If we don’t take cybersecurity seriously, maybe AI will
As we keep guarding our most precious data with laughably weak passwords, it’s no surprise that companies are looking to replace us with artificial intelligence (AI).
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DIY 2.5 Gbps router for under $200: I’ve built a network beast
When I was on a quest to set up my home network, I spent countless hours researching all the possible solutions and hardware combinations. Here’s everything I wish I had known in the beginning.
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From niche to mainstream: the benefits and security of eSIMs
eSIM market is poised to grow as the price for the service declines and users prefer a more eco-friendly connection...
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Making remote work healthy
Health and well-being are crucial aspects of all of our lives, and it’s increasingly clear that work plays a major part in things.
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What an OpenAI-powered social feed could look like
In recent weeks, our newsfeeds have been filled with friends and family posting miniature versions of themselves. The trend continues to go viral, despite the concerns about energy consumption and the sustainability of using heavy computational resources for a social post.
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When the rain hits Spain, there’s trouble
Spain and Portugal plunged into darkness this week as a massive power outage knocked out infrastructure across the Iberian Peninsula. It is a lesson in the need to prepare for the unexpected.
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How I turned ChatGPT into an intelligence analyst
With ChatGPT’s ability to recognize patterns, I decided to take ChatGPT to the next level, and the results were insane.
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Black Mirror to reality: AI errors, hospital hacks, and the password crisis
Last week, I had a little bit of fun listing some of the disturbing technology trends portrayed in Black Mirror Season 7. This week, I’m back to listing the sneaky and dangerous digital trends that come to haunt us in real life.
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