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Recent Windows update causes restart loops and blue screens of death
The latest optional Windows update, KB5043145, appears to have serious bugs.
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Got a 5G icon on your phone screen? You might not actually be using 5G
Many telecom operators' 5G networks rely on core technology of the previous generation.
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Hitler-glorifying surges on TikTok and X as moderators turn a blind eye
Forget TikTok dance battles – millions are now tuning in for their daily dose of Holocaust revisionism, and AI-translated speeches from Adolf Hitler himself, a study shows.
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Russia installed Starlink kit on kamikaze drones: but why?
SpaceX-made tech was reportedly discovered among the debris of a downed Russian Shahed-136 drone that was aiming at targets in Ukraine.
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Youtuber MKBHD will fix “excessive data disclosures” on his app after backlash
Marques Brownlee’s latest attempt to profit from his online persona hasn’t gotten off to a great start.
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LinkedIn starts training its AI on user data, but you can opt out
For now, European LinkedIn users are exempt from AI training. The Microsoft-owned social network LinkedIn has updated its Terms of...
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Musk‘s Starlink may expose stealth US bombers to Chinese military. But how?
Beijing considers the nearly ubiquitous network of Starlink satellites a threat. However, Chinese scientists now say they can use Elon Musk‘s satellites to their own advantage.
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Absence of Apple Intelligence leads to lower iPhone 16 Pro demand, analyst says
While iPhone 16 and 16 Plus pre-order sales were up this year, the Pro line declined, resulting in lower overall demand.
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If space war were to happen US wants to be ready, documents show
US DoD's space guardians are on the lookout for ways to monitor and “effectively address threats” in the ever-more-crowded space surrounding our home planet.
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New Open AI model can reason and excels in coding, but is slower
OpenAI has released a preview of its latest model OpenAI o1, codenamed strawberry.
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Popular YouTuber’s de-Google video removed, community gets revenge
Linus Tech Tips (LTT), a popular tech channel on YouTube, just had its video “De-Google Your Life – Part 2: Ad-Free YouTube!” removed for violating Community Guidelines. The situation has seemingly backfired on Google and is quickly turning into the Barbara Streisand effect, with copies popping up everywhere.
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YouTube wants teens to see less content about weight and fitness
The Alphabet-owned video giant YouTube has looked into how content consumed on the platform impacts teens and decided it would limit recommendations for certain types of content.
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They'll deny it, but your phone is definitely listening in
A media company that used to work with Google has promised its clients that it will eavesdrop on people using their smartphones.
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Computer glitch nearly drowns Amsterdam, utility worker saves the day
While human error is often the hallmark of catastrophic accidents, a Dutch utility worker has proven that lack of human oversight can be equally calamitous.
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Police could seize your Tesla if it was near a crime scene
Why clog up the city with cameras if there are already a ton of them cruising around the streets?
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As children go back to school, countries are imposing smartphone bans
Schools across the globe are increasingly implementing or considering banning smartphones from classrooms to minimize distractions.
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Pavel Durov’s arrest may prompt other tech CEOs to ask: am I next?
Other tech CEOs are far more cooperative with requests to hand over or take down data.
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Two developers claim unjust account termination by Apple
Developers say that their account was terminated despite following Apple’s guidelines.
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Apple swaps veteran CFO for company insider
US tech giant Apple has announced that Luca Maestri, the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), is stepping down, and a replacement will be appointed from within the company.
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Viral video of “women” at the World Robot Conference in Beijing has the internet talking
A video from the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing has gone viral after users questioned whether the women in the video are really robots at all.
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