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Elon Musk Has Grand Plans for Data Centers in Space. Experts Are Skeptical
Elon Musk claims to be serious about creating a network of orbiting data centers using one million satellites, but some industry analysts and space experts have their doubts.
#SpaceX #xAI #ArtificialIntelligence
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SpaceX Acquires Musk's xAI to Fuel Orbital Data Center Plans
SpaceX is merging with Elon Musk's xAI ahead of a planned initial public offering and the billionaire's effort to create orbiting data centers.
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SpaceX Eyes 1 Million Satellites For Orbital Data Center Push
SpaceX is requesting to launch up to one million satellites to create a network of orbiting data centers around Earth.
Late on Friday, the company filed the request with the Federal Communications Commission, describing the project as a "constellation of satellites with unprecedented computing capacity to power advanced artificial intelligence ('AI') models and the applications that rely on them.
#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.
#AIToys #PrivacyConcerns #ChildSafety
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Security Flaw at AI Toy Company Exposed Over 50,000 Chat Logs of Kids
Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.
#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.
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These Free VPNs, Proxies Used by Criminals to Hijack Users' Connections
If you installed Galleon VPN or Radish VPN, your PC may have been used as a staging device for cybercrime. According to Google, a group of free VPNs and proxy services were part of a larger network used by 550+ hacking groups to obscure their internet traffic.
#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.
#3DPrinting #CrealityK2Pro #FDMPrinters
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Creality K2 Pro Combo
Long known among budget builders and modders for its Ender and CR-series workhorses, Creality has spent the last two years pushing hard into the high-speed, high-automation 3D printer world dominated by Bambu Lab.
#Microsoft #Cybersecurity #Vulnerability
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Emergency Patch Issued for Microsoft Office, 365 Over Hacking Threat
Microsoft has released an emergency patch for a vulnerability in the company's Office programs that's already being exploited by hackers.
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I Tested Intel's Flagship 'Panther Lake' Laptop Chip: The Graphics Are the Real Upgrade
Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 chips (code-named "Panther Lake") were one of the stars of CES 2026, promising efficient processing and, most notably, markedly improved graphics performance.
#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.
#Microsoft #Encryption #DataPrivacy
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Report: Microsoft Hands Over Keys for BitLocker-Encrypted Data to FBI
Microsoft handed over keys to BitLocker-encrypted data stored on its servers during an FBI probe last year, granting access to data on three separate laptops.
#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.
#TikTok #DataPrivacy #USOperations
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TikTok Deal Is Finally Done. After All the Drama, Does It Even Matter?
TikTok has finalized a deal to divest shares in its US operations in compliance with a foreign aid bill signed by President Biden in 2024.
#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.
#Technology #Education #Neurodiversity
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How 80 Autistic Students Built an Amazing Recreation of the Ginormous ENIAC Computer
Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.
#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.
#GTA6 #VideoGames #GameCriticism
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Grand Theft Auto VI Is Impossible to Review Without Sparking a War
The final countdown to Grand Theft Auto VI has officially begun. Now that it's 2026, we've reached the year that Rockstar's long-awaited, open-world crime epic will arrive.
#LastPass #PhishingScam #CyberSecurity
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Use LastPass? Watch Out for This Email Phishing Scam
If you use LastPass as your password manager of choice, be on the lookout for an ongoing email scam aimed at gaining access to your vault of logins and personal information.
#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.
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CES Gave Us a Glimpse of the Future. Watch for These Tech Trends in 2026
Earlier this month, our team fanned out across CES 2026 in Las Vegas, encountering thousands of new products, many poised to revolutionize how we interact with technology.
#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.
#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.
#CES2026 #RoboticExoskeleton #Innovation
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I Tried the Dephy Sidekick Robotic Exoskeleton at CES 2026 and It Gave Me a Literal Pep in My Step
LAS VEGAS -- CES 2026 gave me my first experience testing a robotic exoskeleton, and I'm pretty impressed.
Created by Dephy (pronounced "defy"), the Sidekick lifts your heels with every step, making it easier to walk.
#HealthTech #WearableDevices #CognitiveHealth
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Scared of Dementia? Samsung's New Brain Health Feature Could Show the Early Warning Signs
Whether you're interested in improving your sleep quality, warding off high blood pressure, or just making sure that you're getting enough daily steps, wearable health tracking has become enormously popular among the health-conscious.
#HealthTech #WearableDevices #CognitiveHealth
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Scared of Dementia? Samsung's New Brain Health Feature Could Show the Early Warning Signs
Whether you're interested in improving your sleep quality, warding off high blood pressure, or just making sure that you're getting enough daily steps, wearable health tracking has become enormously popular among the health-conscious.
