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Microsoft Teams to auto-update work location via Wi-Fi starting March 2026
We’ve all been there – changing your workplace to somewhere quieter in the office to get more work done. But if you’re logged in to the company’s WiFi, Microsoft Teams will be able to locate you and inform your boss about it.
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Ultra-high-definition TVs aren’t worth the money: human eyes have a resolution limit, research shows
For many tech enthusiasts, the sweet feeling of upgrading to ultra-high-definition screens is an absolute must. However, new research suggests that for the average person, a 4K or even 8K resolution television may offer little to no difference in TV show or movie quality. As a matter of fact, it makes more sense to stick to a standard 2K (QHD) screen resolution.
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Apple, Asus, and Lenovo sales soar thanks to Windows 10 sunset
The approaching end of support for Windows 10 has boosted the world’s largest computer makers as businesses and consumers rush to replace aging systems before the October deadline.
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Explained: Why underwater drones are making waves in global defense and seabed AI
Underwater drones are proving to be as useful as ever in replacing military submarines and conducting surveillance – a big leap from the traditional usage for ocean research, as more countries open their budgets for purchasing this expensive tech for their militaries. The world already knows Star Wars, but is there a chance that countries are gearing up for a war on the seabed?
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Musk sees another top exec depart X
X’s advertising chief, John Nitti, has left his position less than a year after joining the company.
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EU accuses TikTok and Meta of breaching transparency rules
The European Commission has “preliminarily” found TikTok and Meta in breach of the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), which could mean hefty fines of up to 6% of their total worldwide annual turnover.
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Can Europe build a rival to SpaceX?
The continent’s aerospace giants, Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales, are partnering to create a “leading European player in space.” This aligns with Europe’s ambition of strategic autonomy and could challenge the dominance of US companies like SpaceX.
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Musk on Silicon Valley spying report: “If she’s a 10, you’re an asset”
Elon Musk has responded to a report by The Times, which claims that China and Russia send female spies to steal Silicon Valley secrets. He believes that beautiful women are “100% spies.”
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Steam update sends Counter-Strike 2 skin market into disarray, wiping out $2B of value
Gamblers, speculators, collectors, and other Counter-Strike 2 skin buyers report losing thousands of dollars following the Steam update, which massively increases the supply of rare items.
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Xiaomi: rising memory chip prices are driving up smartphone costs
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi on Friday said surging memory chip prices have raised the cost of making handsets, after pricing of its new Redmi K90 series drew market disappointment.
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Meta ignores Dutch court’s ruling, says it needs more time to adjust Instagram and Facebook timelines
Meta hasn’t adjusted Facebook and Instagram's timelines despite an order from the Amsterdam Court. The Menlo Park-based tech company says it needs more time to make modifications. The court will decide Meta’s fate next week.
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Apple hints at easier app data migration to and from Android devices
Apple has published a document that hints at the company building a framework for the data transfer of third-party apps between iOS and Android. The framework is still in progress, so developers should keep an eye out for changes.
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Tinder makes facial verification a must for US users
Tinder will now ask users in the US to verify their identities via its “Face Check” feature. This move should reduce impersonation attempts and help real users avoid scams
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Relief for those who hate liquid glass: Apple offers “tinted” option
Apple is testing new ways to customize the appearance of Liquid Glass. Beta versions for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS include a highly requested toggle for increasing opacity and adding more contrast.
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Who profits from UFO/UAP hype? Inside the attention economy that drives alien fever
As online debate has become more about flaming the opposition than ever before, pouncing on the individual themselves can be more significant than the fact that they saw a flying saucer in the sky.
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Samsung enters the trifold phone race, but the competition is already way ahead
South Korean Samsung has finally entered the race for foldable fans’ attention, which has so far been led by Huawei. Can it catch up to its competitor?
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Librephone project announced: Free Software Foundation aims for complete Android freedom
Free Software Foundation (FSF), a non-profit promoting computer user freedom, has announced a long-term project to reverse-engineer and replace proprietary Android files for all systems of the chips (SOCs), aiming to completely free mobile phones for users.
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Australia calls on businesses to replace legacy IT
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) recommends that business and network owners improve their cybersecurity by focusing on four “big moves,” including replacing legacy IT.
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State AI threatens democracy and freedom: expert warns of Orwellian future
Vahan P. Roth, CEO at Swissgrams AG, has warned about an Orwellian future in which governments will abuse AI tools to centralize power, force compliance, and devalue human life, eroding democratic principles and accountability.
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Beginner's guide to software-defined radio for SIGINT
I love radio, particularly when it bleeds into signals intelligence. Since the onset of the sweeping power grid blackouts across the Iberian Peninsula and into Western Europe, I’ve been surfing the airwaves and learning new things about the fascinating world of radio frequencies. That’s why I bought an RTL-SDR, or Realtek Software Defined Radio.
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