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Bots, routers, and corporate BS: tech news that’s worth your time
Your daily dose of cybersecurity news can help you stay safe online and make for a nice dinner table conversation.
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Samsung adds two budget-friendly phones to its Galaxy lineup
Samsung has unveiled the latest additions to its Galaxy A smartphone lineup: the Galaxy A57 and the Galaxy A37.
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Apple’s new “Little Finder Guy” is cute, but is it just another example of AI slop?
Apple’s latest mascot, “Little Finder Guy,” is adorable. But what do we know about this little animation?
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Reddit faces a dilemma: identity verification or slow death due to bot infestation?
The introduction of identity verification on Reddit would come with risks to privacy and free speech, but it is the bot infestation that may slowly but surely kill the platform.
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Amazon and Lidl to sell solar panels in the UK to combat rising energy bills
Do you live in the UK and are worried about rising energy costs? Add solar panels to your grocery list next time you visit Lidl.
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Tech-friendly manicure: touchscreen-compatible nail polish is almost here
Your manicure could soon be receiving a technological upgrade as researchers continue to develop touchscreen-compatible nail polish.
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Reddit's CEO wants to “anonymously” verify human identity through FaceID
Reddit boss says the online forum platform was mulling face ID or touch ID to weed out bots – a move that isn’t likely to go down well with users.
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OnlyFans owner, billionaire Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of adult‑content platform OnlyFans, has died of cancer at the age of 43, the company said in a statement on Monday.
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New Samsung smartphone now supports AirDrop from iPhone
Samsung has introduced a new feature to its latest smartphone lineup, promising to expand it to other phones in the future.
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Big Tech smart TVs should face EU gatekeeper rules, broadcasters warn
Google, Amazon, Apple and Samsung's smart TVs and virtual assistants should fall under the EU’s toughest tech rules because of their growing market power, the world's largest broadcasters told EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera on Monday.
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Shopper claims they were defrauded of $3,200 in Amazon scam
A user claims to have been scammed out of $3,200 after ordering a graphics card on Amazon and receiving a box of detergent powder instead.
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Self-driving Teslas to hit Dutch roads as Musk jokes about 4/20 deadline
The Dutch vehicle authority, RDW, will decide by April 10th whether Tesla Europe is allowed to test Full Self-Driving technology in the Netherlands.
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Unitree robot becomes Japanese Buddhist monk “Buddharoid”
A Unitree robot has been retrofitted into a Buddhist monk in Japan as AI enters spiritual places worldwide. But will these robotic disciples offer guidance, or will they preach delusion?
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Robot server goes berserk, astonishes restaurant patrons
Where is the off switch when you need it most?
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Robots could soon run faster than Usain Bolt, Unitree boss says
Should the world’s fastest man be worried?
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Film your chores and get some cash, DoorDash tells couriers
DoorDash now lets couriers earn extra money by recording themselves doing everyday tasks. The materials will be used to train artificial intelligence (AI) and robots.
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Amazon working on phone after the 2014 Fire flop: Will lightning strike twice?
More than ten years after its Fire Phone failure, led by Jeff Bezos, Amazon is preparing a return to smartphone market.
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Unverified Android apps are about to stop working: Google releases “advanced flow” to keep them going
Android is adding significant friction for users to sideload an unverified app. The new “advanced flow” includes multiple steps and requires more than 24 hours to complete.
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Microsoft absorbs another service, leaves SwiftKey users facing a choice
SwiftKey, a virtual keyboard for Android and iOS, will now require a Microsoft account, with users’ data moved to OneDrive.
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VPN use soars in Brazil as age-verification laws come into force
The mandatory age verification restrictions that have been a hot topic in many countries have landed in Brazil, leading to a surge in VPN use.
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