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Starlink starts offering free internet in Venezuela after US intervention
SpaceX’s satellite-based internet service is now being offered in Venezuela free of charge, days after the United States (US) military intervention in the country.
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Europeans quietly shift away from US tech services, share lists of local alternatives
A new wave of online lists is mapping out European alternatives to everyday apps and platforms, encouraging users to switch from US tech platforms and instead support local innovation, reclaiming control of their digital lives.
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Elon Musk asks hackers to break X Chat encryption, but where’s the bug bounty?
Elon Musk has boldly asked hackers to break X’s new encrypted chat feature with no promise of a reward.
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CES 2026 live: breaking news and major reveals from the biggest tech show in the world
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 is here, with major tech companies already giving a glimpse of what will hit the shelves in the near future. What else can we expect to see on the CES 2026 floor in the upcoming days?
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Switching my Android's screen to black and white didn't stop me from doomscrolling
Switching your smartphone screen to grayscale mode to stop yourself from mindless scrolling is like putting a Band-Aid on a bullet wound.
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CES 2026: LEGO touts AI-powered play with new sensory activated SMART Bricks and Minifigures
LEGO steps up its game, literally, unveiling an innovative AI-powered SMART Play System, designed for interactive play with new namesake figurines, boasting 3-D sensory detection that responds to a child's behavior with motion, lights, sounds, and more.
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Why autonomous driving is stealing the show at CES
Autonomous driving technology is expected to dominate the CES trade show in Las Vegas this week as investors bet that artificial intelligence will invigorate an industry beset by slow progress, high costs, safety incidents and regulatory scrutiny.
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CES 2026 preview: a reality check for AI everywhere
This week, office workers around the world dread the return to the office, repeating the mantra: "new year, new me." But it's also the week when over 140,000 attendees and 4,500 exhibitors will take 25,000+ steps a day across 2.6 million square feet at CES 2026.
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Humanoid robots could turn into deadly weapons, researchers warn
Humanoid robots can be easily compromised and turned into weapons through vulnerabilities in their artificial intelligence (AI) control systems, raising concerns about the safety of rapidly advancing robots.
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Microsoft kills Windows operating system activation by phone option
Microsoft has quietly killed an offline option to activate Windows 10 and 11: phone activation.
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Forget self-driving cars, it’s time for flying taxis, says the UAE and China
The new year is bringing new travelling options, making trips much shorter. A 37-kilometer trip in 10 minutes instead of 45? It’s already been tested out.
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Booze from home: Survey links WFH to increased drinking
Drinking alone appears to be on the rise, and remote work may partly be to blame, a survey finds
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Developer’s “insights” into where food delivery app fees go is actually an AI-powered scam
A Redditor has claimed that extra fees, which customers believe are intended as a tip for food delivery workers, actually go to the company. While the post caused a debate about the ethics of food delivery companies, the “proof” appears to be fabricated.
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Neuralink moves toward mass brain implants in 2026, Musk says
Neuralink plans 'high-volume' brain implant production by 2026, Musk says
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Tesla owner travels across US in self-driving mode
One man has seemingly made history by being the first person in the world to complete a fully autonomous coast-to-coast drive in the US, and Elon Musk is thrilled.
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The longest night: Y2K, the millennium bug, and the lessons we’ll carry into 2026
As December 31st, 1999, was ticking away its last minutes, some engineers practically glued themselves to monitors. By then, everyone had heard of the rumour – once midnight struck, the unrolling scenario would be far more grim than Cinderella losing her shoe.
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Meta-rape? Virtual reality shows men what catcalling feels like
Men using female avatars in virtual reality (VR) experienced feelings of fear and disgust after encountering catcalling from male avatars.
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It’s not December without Excel sheet anxiety. Are you the only one?
It’s the end of the year, and the moment of truth has arrived. All our achievements, failures, and goals come down to a few Excel sheets, which, in the corporate world, sum us up as professionals.
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China orders chipmakers to use 50% domestic equipment, pressuring US toolmakers
China is requiring chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically made equipment for adding new capacity, three people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing pushes to build a self-sufficient semiconductor supply chain.
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China says no to Tesla-like door handles
A once-popular design choice introduced by Tesla is now viewed as a safety flaw in electric vehicles. That’s why China wants it gone by 2027.
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