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#AI #TechIndustry #SupplyChain
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AI Demand Clears Out Western Digital's Hard Drive Supply for 2026
AI demand has pushed RAM prices higher since last year, leading to supply shortages. The same trend appears to be hitting hard disk drives now, with leading HDD manufacturer Western Digital confirming that its supply for this year is already sold out.
#Biometrics #DigitalPrivacy #Cybersecurity
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Stop Using Face ID Right Now. Here's Why
Table of ContentsCompare Specs: Our Picks Side by SideBiometrics 101: Face ID, Fingerprints, and PasskeysYour Risk Level Determines Your Security NeedsWhat Lockdown Mode and Advanced Protection Really DoThe One Lock Law Enforcement Can't Force OpenPrivacy Doesn't Stop at Your Lock Screen
Using a face scan to unlock your phone and log in to accounts is certainly convenient, but it's not the best option if you're concerned about your privacy.
#SpaceX #LightPollution #SatelliteTechnology
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SpaceX's Plan for 1 Million Satellites Faces Light Pollution Backlash
SpaceX's vision for a one-million-satellite orbital data center is facing opposition from a prominent anti-light-pollution group, which is urging its 193,000 supporters to push back.
#AI #Cybersecurity #IntellectualProperty
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Google: Hackers Are Trying to 'Clone' Gemini for Cyberattacks
As the tech industry races to develop new AI models, Google alleges that "private sector" entities have been trying to reverse-engineer its Gemini chatbot by bombarding it with prompts intended to leak its secrets.
#NuclearEnergy #AI #DataCenters
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Big Tech Is Betting on Nuclear Energy to Fuel AI. But There Are Some Massive Hurdles
Over the past year, nuclear power has reentered the conversation, hailed as a way to advance energy-hungry AI technology without devastating the planet and causing our electrical bills to skyrocket.
#GTA6 #GamingIndustry #GameCriticism
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GTA VI Has a Release Date. Get Ready for the Worst Gaming Discourse Ever
Nov. 19 is the day the video industry has been awaiting for some time now: the release of Grand Theft Auto VI. In fact, developer Rockstar Games just reaffirmed the date in an earnings call.
#DigitalSafety #AIethics #OnlineHarassment
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Elon Musk Promised Free Speech. With Grok, He Delivered Free Harassment
I've built my career on helping people solve tech problems, but when it comes to something like xAI's Grok generating child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and non-consensual intimate images, I shouldn't have to offer advice on how to protect yourself.
#Censorship #SocialMedia #Disinformation
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X Accuses China of Using Porn Spam to Hide Tweets About Political Unrest
An executive at X, formerly Twitter, is accusing the Chinese government of spamming porn to sabotage Chinese-language searches on the platform and suppress results about political unrest.
#ProtestSafety #DigitalPrivacy #SecureCommunication
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Activists Beware: Don't Take Your Phone to a Protest Without Doing This First
Table of ContentsWhy Your Phone Can Be a Liability at ProtestsHow Law Enforcement Can Track You Without a PhoneCop-Proofing Your Phone: Why Biometrics May Hurt YouCommunicate Securely With Friends and Fellow ProtestersLeave Your Personal Phone Behind -- Or Use a BurnerRaise Your Voice, But Please Stay Safe
As more and more Americans head out into the streets to protest, and as some call for a general strike (where protesters stop all economic activity to encourage social change), it's important to protect yourself as much as possible before going out to raise your voice.
#Apple #iPhone #EarningsReport
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Best-Ever iPhone Sales Quarter Takes Apple to 2.5 Billion Active Devices
Apple's latest earnings results included its best-ever iPhone sales period. The new iPhone 17 series helped set the record-breaking results, plus Apple continued to see strong sales of existing iPhone 16 devices despite reportedly weaker-than-expected interest in its experimental iPhone Air.
#VerizonOutage #FCCInvestigation #PublicSafety
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Still Upset About Verizon's Outage? The FCC Wants Your Complaints
The Federal Communications Commission has launched an investigation into the major Verizon outage that occurred earlier this month and caused numerous customers to lose cell access.
#SpaceX #Starlink #BroadbandInternet
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Starlink Funding At Risk? SpaceX Says Current BEAD Rules 'Untenable'
SpaceX is subtly suggesting it could bail from a federal program to expand high-speed internet in the US, unless Starlink and other satellite internet services receive exemptions to certain rules.
#PasswordSecurity #DigitalIdentity #PasswordManagement
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'Change Your Passwords Frequently' Is Terrible Advice. Here's Why
In the past, whenever I wrote about security passwords, I would say something along the lines of "Use password managers, as they make it very easy to change passwords, which you should do frequently.
#WinRAR #CyberSecurity #Vulnerability
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Hackers Still Exploiting WinRAR Flaw Even Though Fix Was Released 6 Months Ago
If you use WinRAR, the free file archive utility for Windows, consider installing the latest version. Hackers are still exploiting a vulnerability in the program, even though a patch has been available for six months.
#AppleWatch #HealthTech #CardiacHealth
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Apple Watch Can Enhance the Detection of Heart Arrhythmias, Says Research
New research shows that Apple smartwatch-based screening can improve the detection rate of atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia, a heart rhythm disorder that causes a rapid and irregular heartbeat linked to an increased risk of stroke.
#AppleWatch #HealthTech #CardiacHealth
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Apple Watch Can Enhance the Detection of Heart Arrhythmias, Says Research
New research shows that Apple smartwatch-based screening can improve the detection rate of atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia, a heart rhythm disorder that causes a rapid and irregular heartbeat linked to an increased risk of stroke.
#Cybersecurity #BrowserExtensions #Malware
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Using Browser Extensions to Translate or Download Videos? Better Check for These 17 Malicious Add-Ons
If you've been using browser extensions to download YouTube videos or images from Pinterest, translate text in real time, check Amazon price histories, or even enhance colors, you might have some uninstalling to do.
#scams #onlinesafety #identitytheft
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I've Covered Online Scams for Years. These Are the 4 Biggest Ones to Watch for in 2026
I've covered online scams for years, reporting on the criminals behind them to examining how they con their targets. I've also offered suggestions on how to recover your identity and money after being scammed.
#CyberSecurity #DataBreach #Malware
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Database Containing 149 Million Stolen Passwords Exposes Malware's Reach
A security researcher recently discovered an unprotected online database with a staggering 149 million stolen logins.
Jeremiah Fowler says the database was live on the web, with no password protection or encryption.
#DataBreach #CyberSecurity #IdentityTheft
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Under Armour Is Seemingly Dragging Its Feet on Investigating Data Breach
If you gave personal data to Under Armour, watch out. The fitness brand is investigating a potential data breach after a ransomware group claimed to have stolen 343GB of corporate data, including customer information.
#Robotaxi #AutonomousVehicles #Waymo
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Waymo Robotaxis Hit the Streets of Miami. Waitlist Riders Get First Preference
After years of research and testing, Waymo has finally made its robotaxis available for public rides in Miami.
Starting today, the service will be operational in a geofenced 60-square-mile area of the city, covering the Design District, Wynwood to Brickell, Coral Gables, and other neighborhoods.
#Netflix #Streaming #VideoContent
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Netflix Mobile App Redesign Coming This Year, Likely to Introduce Short-Form Video
Netflix is teasing a redesign of its mobile app for later this year, and it may introduce short-form vertical video to help compete with Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and even other streaming services.
#HealthTech #Innovation #Wellness
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Stuck Indoors? This Webcam-Sized Device Delivers 'Sunlight' Above Your Computer Screen
LAS VEGAS -- I probably spend way too much time behind a computer screen, but I found a device at CES 2026 that promises to let me maintain my workaholic ways while keeping the good vibes flowing.
