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2026-06-01 19:37:31 GMT

Meta's AI Chatbot Allegedly Helped Hackers Hijack Instagram Accounts https://www.pcmag.com/news/metas-ai-chatbot-allegedly-helped-hackers-hijack-instagram-accounts #news

2026-04-16 16:42:31 GMT

Imagine a Chatbot That Actually Knew How to Talk to You https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/04/chatbot-ai-race-emotional-intelligence/686830/?utm_source=feed #news

2026-04-15 15:17:29 GMT

Windows takes a crash dump after one McDonald's order too many https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/04/15/windows_mcdonalds_bork/ #news

2026-04-02 16:34:29 GMT

IBM wants Arm software on its mainframes to better support AI https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/04/02/ibm_arm_software_mainframes_ai_support/ #news

2026-04-01 15:35:30 GMT

SpaceX announces IPO but it’s keeping the numbers secret (for now) https://www.theverge.com/science/904991/spacex-announces-ipo-but-its-keeping-the-numbers-secret-for-now #news #Business #ElonMusk #Science #SpaceX #Space #News #Tech

2026-03-30 17:55:37 GMT

Amazon's Spring Sale Brings Big Savings Up to 60% Off SSD and HDD Storage https://www.pcmag.com/news/best-amazon-spring-sale-2026-external-ssd-hdd-storage-deals-day-6 #news

2026-03-30 17:55:37 GMT

Take Up to 50% Off on Wi-Fi Mesh and Routers With These Amazon Big Spring Sale Discounts, While You Still Can https://www.pcmag.com/news/best-amazon-spring-sale-2026-deals-wi-fi-mesh-routers-networking-day-6 #news

2026-03-30 17:55:37 GMT

HP FilmScan 7-Inch Touch Screen Film Scanner Review: Casual Digitizing Gets an Upgrade https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/hp-filmscan-7-inch-touch-screen-film-scanner #news

2026-03-05 15:48:30 GMT

You can now fill your home with Ikea’s cheap and tiny new Bluetooth speaker https://www.theverge.com/tech/889878/ikea-bluetooth-speaker-kallsup-now-available-price #news #SmartHome #Speakers #Gadgets #Audio #Ikea #Tech

2026-03-03 19:02:30 GMT

The Pixel Watch now lets you tap to pay without opening the Wallet app https://www.theverge.com/tech/888509/google-pixel-watch-update-express-pay #news #GooglePixel #Wearable #Gadgets #Google #News #Tech

2026-02-24 14:06:31 GMT

Euro hosting giant hiking prices by up to 50% from April Fool's Day https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/02/24/ai_isnt_done_yet_memoryrelated/ #news

2026-02-19 20:50:32 GMT

Researchers warn Volt Typhoon still embedded in US utilities and some breaches may never be found https://therecord.media/researchers-warn-volt-typhoon-still-active-critical-infrastructure #news #Cybercrime #Government #Industry #China #News

2026-02-17 05:41:32 GMT

Passive RFIDs can now stream telemetry data from sensors https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/02/17/ambient_iot_japan_standard/ #news

2026-02-14 20:00:38 GMT

This Week In Techdirt History: February 8th – 14th https://www.techdirt.com/2026/02/14/this-week-in-techdirt-history-february-8th-14th/ #news #lookback #history #1

2026-02-14 13:02:31 GMT

Ring’s Flock breakup doesn’t fix its real problem https://www.theverge.com/report/879320/ring-flock-partnership-breakup-does-not-fix-problems #news #SmartHome #Analysis #Amazon #Report #Tech

2026-01-12 10:02:30 GMT

Instagram Denies Data Breach, Fixes Unsolicited Password Reset Requests https://www.pcmag.com/news/instagram-denies-data-breach-fixes-unsolicited-password-reset-requests #news

2026-01-12 10:01:30 GMT

Trump’s fundraisers asked Microsoft for its White House ballroom donation https://www.theverge.com/news/859578/trump-white-house-ballroom-microsoft-amazon-donations #news #Microsoft #Politics #Comcast #Amazon #Policy #Apple #News #Tech

2026-01-12 09:32:29 GMT

2026 brings a bumper crop of Microsoft tech funerals https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/12/microsoft_2026_culls/ #news

2026-01-12 09:01:30 GMT

Anthropic brings Claude to healthcare with HIPAA-ready Enterprise tools https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/anthropic-brings-claude-to-healthcare-with-hipaa-ready-enterprise-tools/ #news #ArtificialIntelligence #Healthcare

2026-01-12 07:33:29 GMT

Techie banned from client site for outage he didn’t cause https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/12/who_me/ #news

2026-01-12 06:50:27 GMT

Cloudflare CEO threatens to make the Winter Olympics a political football after Italy slugs it with a fine https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/12/cloudflare_vs_italy/ #news

2026-01-12 04:39:28 GMT

India’s government denies it plans to demand smartphone source code https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/12/india_mobile_security/ #news

2026-01-12 02:22:30 GMT

One Simple Setting Can Block Most Scam Texts. Are You Using It? https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/one-simple-setting-can-block-most-scam-texts-are-you-using-it #news

2026-01-12 01:32:30 GMT

Malaysia and Indonesia block X over failure to curb deepfake smut https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/12/asia_tech_news_roundup/ #news

2026-01-11 23:45:28 GMT

Meta admits to Instagram password reset mess, denies data leak https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/11/infosec_news_in_brief/ #news

2026-01-11 23:30:32 GMT

You need to listen to Billy Woods’ horrorcore masterpiece for the A24 crowd https://www.theverge.com/column/860372/billy-woods-horrorcore-masterpiece-golliwog-a24 #news #Entertainment #MusicReview #Column #Music

2026-01-11 20:30:29 GMT

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt https://www.techdirt.com/2026/01/11/funniest-most-insightful-comments-of-the-week-at-techdirt-191/ #news #1

2026-01-11 19:48:29 GMT

Want to Reach Flow State Faster? These Apps Amplify the Pomodoro Technique https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/want-to-reach-flow-state-faster-these-apps-amplify-the-pomodoro-technique #news

2026-01-11 19:21:28 GMT

Google pulls AI overviews for some medical searches https://www.theverge.com/news/860356/google-pulls-alarming-dangerous-medical-ai-overviews #news #Science #Google #Health #News #Tech #AI

2026-01-11 19:13:29 GMT

California bans data broker reselling health data of millions https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/california-bans-data-broker-reselling-health-data-of-millions/ #news #Legal

2026-01-11 19:13:29 GMT

Instagram denies breach amid claims of 17 million account data leak https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/instagram-denies-breach-amid-claims-of-17-million-account-data-leak/ #news #Security

2026-01-11 19:01:30 GMT

Here are over 20 gadgets that’ll help you achieve your New Year’s resolutions https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/855851/new-years-resolution-gifts-ideas-2026-tech-gadgets-fitness #news #VergeShopping #Gadgets #Tech

2026-01-11 18:16:32 GMT

This User-Friendly PDF Editor Is on Sale and You Won't Believe How Inexpensive It Is https://www.pcmag.com/deals/this-user-friendly-pdf-editor-is-on-sale-and-you-wont-believe-how-inexpensive #news

2026-01-11 18:16:32 GMT

Amazon Plans New Big Box Store in Chicago Suburbs https://www.pcmag.com/news/amazon-plans-new-big-box-store-in-chicago-suburbs #news

2026-01-11 17:28:31 GMT

Instagram says it fixed the issue that let someone send all those password reset emails https://www.theverge.com/news/860337/instagram-fixed-password-reset-emails #news #SocialMedia #Security #News #Tech

2026-01-11 16:59:28 GMT

GameStop is kicking off 2026 by shutting down over 400 stores in 42 states https://www.theverge.com/news/860329/gamestop-is-kicking-off-2026-by-shutting-down-over-400-stores-in-42-states #news #Business #Gaming #News

2026-01-11 16:14:30 GMT

I Investigated Every Windows 12 Clue. These Are the Features I'm Betting Will Actually Arrive https://www.pcmag.com/news/every-windows-12-leak-these-are-the-features-im-betting-on #news

2026-01-11 15:31:30 GMT

Google’s AI Inbox could be a glimpse of Gmail’s future https://www.theverge.com/tech/859864/google-gmail-ai-inbox-hands-on #news #Hands-on #Reviews #Google #Tech #AI

2026-01-11 15:13:28 GMT

This Babbel Deal Can Help Your Resolution to Learn a New Language Finally Stick https://www.pcmag.com/deals/this-babbel-deal-can-help-your-resolution-to-learn-a-new-language-finally #news

2026-01-11 15:13:28 GMT

Webflow Website Builder Review: A High-Quality CMS With Lots of Upselling https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/webflow-website-builder #news

2026-01-11 15:01:32 GMT

Wing’s drone delivery is coming to 150 more Walmarts https://www.theverge.com/tech/859724/wing-walmart-drone-delivery-expansion-2027 #news #Transportation #Drones #Google #News #Tech

2026-01-11 14:32:29 GMT

AI industry insiders launch site to poison the data that feeds them https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/11/industry_insiders_seek_to_poison/ #news

2026-01-11 14:13:27 GMT

Change Your Password: Data Breach May Have Impacted 17.5 Million Instagram Users https://www.pcmag.com/news/change-your-password-data-breach-may-have-impacted-175-million-instagram #news

2026-01-11 14:01:28 GMT

How TiVo killed live TV https://www.theverge.com/podcast/860321/tivo-tv-streaming-version-history #news #VersionHistory #Podcasts #Gadgets #Tech

2026-01-11 14:01:28 GMT

I went looking for weird phones and CES 2026 did not disappoint https://www.theverge.com/tech/859776/ces-2026-phones-clicks-communicator-ikko-samsung-trifold #news #Mobile #Report #Tech #CES

2026-01-11 13:43:27 GMT

Indonesia Bans Grok Amid Bikini Deepfake Controversy, UK Mulls Crackdown https://www.pcmag.com/news/indonesia-bans-grok-amid-bikini-deepfake-controversy-uk-mulls-crackdown #news

2026-01-11 13:12:29 GMT

DuckDuckGo vs. Google: The Search Engine Choice That Says Everything About You https://www.pcmag.com/comparisons/duckduckgo-vs-google-the-search-engine-choice-that-says-everything-about #news

2026-01-11 13:01:28 GMT

Will you have to show your ID at the app store? https://www.theverge.com/column/859351/age-verification-app-stores #news #TheStepback #Column #Policy

2026-01-11 12:01:29 GMT

With Hackers Targeting Windows 10 Users, You Should Upgrade With This Outstanding Deal https://www.pcmag.com/deals/with-hackers-targeting-windows-10-users-you-should-upgrade-with-this-outstanding #news

2026-01-11 12:01:29 GMT

Wow-Worthy Builds Only: The 12 Top PC Cases We Saw at CES 2026 https://www.pcmag.com/news/wow-worthy-builds-only-the-12-top-pc-cases-we-saw-at-ces-2026 #news

2026-01-11 11:52:28 GMT

Crunchyroll Review: The Best Premium Anime Streaming Service https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/crunchyroll #news

2026-01-11 09:28:30 GMT

Brussels plots open source push to pry Europe off Big Tech https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/11/eu_open_source_consultation/ #news

2026-01-11 00:29:29 GMT

Microsoft is retiring 'Send to Kindle' in Word https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-retiring-send-to-kindle-in-word/ #news #Microsoft #Software

2026-01-10 21:58:30 GMT

Musk says he’s going to open-source the new X algorithm next week https://www.theverge.com/news/860294/elon-musk-open-source-x-algorithm #news #SocialMedia #Twitter-X #ElonMusk #News #Tech

2026-01-10 21:32:30 GMT

These smart home devices impressed me at CES 2026 https://www.theverge.com/tech/860241/best-smart-home-devices-ces-2026-matter-ikea-aqara-amazon #news #SmartHome #Gadgets #Tech #CES

2026-01-10 21:29:29 GMT

I Came to CES to Check Out Energy and Solar Power Innovations and Found That China Is Running Laps Around Us https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/china-energy-solar-power-innovations-ces-2026 #news

2026-01-10 21:08:30 GMT

The FCC is letting SpaceX launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites https://www.theverge.com/news/860210/fcc-spacex-7500-more-starlink-satellites #news #Science #SpaceX #Space #News #Tech

2026-01-10 20:00:30 GMT

This Week In Techdirt History: January 4th – 10th https://www.techdirt.com/2026/01/10/this-week-in-techdirt-history-january-4th-10th/ #news #lookback #history #1

2026-01-10 19:58:30 GMT

Microsoft Finally Allows You to Uninstall Copilot—but There Are Quite a Few Hoops https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-finally-allows-you-to-uninstall-copilot-but-there-are-quite-a #news

2026-01-10 19:28:30 GMT

From Brain-Reading Headsets to Robotic Carpet Cleaners: The 9 Most Mind-Bending Prototypes of CES 2026 https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-most-interesting-tech-prototypes-ces-2026 #news

2026-01-10 18:57:29 GMT

iOS 26 Adoption Is Off to a Surprisingly Slow Start. Have You Upgraded? https://www.pcmag.com/news/ios-26-adoption-is-off-to-a-surprisingly-slow-start-have-you-upgraded #news

2026-01-10 18:27:31 GMT

It’s Now Only $35 to Get a Standard Plan for This AI Image Generator https://www.pcmag.com/deals/its-now-only-35-to-get-a-standard-plan-for-this-ai-image-generator #news

2026-01-10 18:18:31 GMT

BreachForums hacking forum database leaked, exposing 324,000 accounts https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/breachforums-hacking-forum-database-leaked-exposing-324-000-accounts/ #news #Security

2026-01-10 16:54:28 GMT

Amazfit’s Active 2 tracker and Blu-rays are this week’s best deals https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/859777/amazfit-active-2-tracker-4k-uhd-blu-ray-deal-sale #news #VergeShopping #Gadgets #Deals #Tech

2026-01-10 16:15:30 GMT

Spain arrests 34 suspects linked to Black Axe cyber crime https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spain-arrests-34-suspects-linked-to-black-axe-cyber-crime/ #news #Security

2026-01-10 15:54:31 GMT

Awesome All-in-Ones, Potent Components: The Top Desktops and PC Parts of CES 2026 https://www.pcmag.com/news/best-desktops-and-pc-components-ces-2026 #news

2026-01-10 15:52:30 GMT

I’ve never used a trackball, but Keychron’s Nape Pro looks like the perfect one https://www.theverge.com/tech/860178/ive-never-used-a-trackball-but-keychrons-nape-pro-looks-like-the-perfect-one #news #Keyboards #Microsoft #Gadgets #Windows #Apple #macOS #Tech #CES

2026-01-10 15:24:01 GMT

Spotify Is No Longer Running Recruitment Ads for ICE https://www.pcmag.com/news/spotify-is-no-longer-running-recruitment-ads-for-ice #news

2026-01-10 15:24:01 GMT

Going to a Protest? Don't Bring Your Phone Without Doing This First https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/going-to-a-protest-dont-bring-your-phone-without-doing-this-first #news

2026-01-10 15:02:30 GMT

I replaced Windows with Linux and everything’s going great https://www.theverge.com/tech/858910/linux-diary-gaming-desktop #news #Microsoft #Desktops #PCGaming #Windows #Gaming #Linux #Tech

2026-01-10 15:02:30 GMT

We tried to get humanoid robots to do the laundry https://www.theverge.com/featured-video/860104/we-tried-to-get-humanoid-robots-to-do-the-laundry #news #FeaturedVideos #VergeVideo #SmartHome #Tech

2026-01-10 14:53:29 GMT

A 3-Year SurfShark VPN Subscription Is Only $67.19 With This Discount Code https://www.pcmag.com/deals/a-3-year-surfshark-vpn-subscription-is-only-6719-with-this-discount-code #news

2026-01-10 14:53:29 GMT

What Is Qira? A Top Lenovo Exec Answers Some of Our Questions About Its New, Unifying AI Platform https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-is-qira-lenovo-president-luca-rossi-interview #news

2026-01-10 14:23:29 GMT

The Week in AI: Physical AI Vaporware, ChatGPT Health, Grok Gets Inappropriate https://www.pcmag.com/news/week-in-ai-physical-ai-vaporware-chatgpt-health-grok-gets-inappropriate #news

2026-01-10 14:23:29 GMT

iPhone Users Are Holding Off Updating to iOS 26, With Just Over 15% Adoption https://www.pcmag.com/news/iphone-users-are-holding-off-updating-to-ios-26-with-just-over-15-adoption #news

2026-01-10 14:01:30 GMT

The Playdate gets its Monument Valley https://www.theverge.com/games/859675/diora-review-playdate-monument-valley #news #Entertainment #GamesReview #Gaming

2026-01-10 14:01:30 GMT

What’s on your desk, Stevie Bonifield? https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/850479/desk-pc-keyboard-razer-kobo #news #What'sonyourdesk? #Entertainment #Gadgets #Gaming #Tech

2026-01-10 13:52:30 GMT

Bright Idea: 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Setting Up My Nanoleaf Wall Lights https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/nanoleaf-wall-lights-easy-tips-to-know-before-setting-up #news

2026-01-10 13:52:30 GMT

Can the Zeus GPU Really Outshine Nvidia's RTX 5090? https://www.pcmag.com/news/can-the-zeus-gpu-really-outshine-nvidias-rtx-5090-ces-2026 #news

2026-01-10 13:22:31 GMT

Hidden Gems: The Top Startups at CES 2026 That Caught Our Eye https://www.pcmag.com/news/top-startups-at-ces-2026 #news

2026-01-10 13:02:28 GMT

The CES 2026 stuff I might actually buy https://www.theverge.com/tech/859808/ces-2026-best-gadgets-installer #news #Installer #Gadgets #Tech #CES

2026-01-10 13:02:27 GMT

A charity speedrunning event has turned into a perfect showcase for smaller games https://www.theverge.com/games/859891/awesome-games-done-quick-2026-indie-games-small-saga #news #Entertainment #PCGaming #Gaming

2026-01-10 12:51:29 GMT

Wireless OLEDs, 10,000 Nits, and 163-Inch Monsters: The Top TVs of CES 2026 https://www.pcmag.com/news/wireless-oleds-10000-nits-and-163-inch-monsters-the-top-tvs-of-ces-2026 #news

2026-01-10 12:51:29 GMT

This $35 Microsoft Office License Comes With a Free Bonus https://www.pcmag.com/deals/this-35-microsoft-office-license-comes-with-a-free-bonus #news

2026-01-10 11:51:29 GMT

Mega Monitors, Mighty Mice, and More: The Top Displays and PC Peripherals of CES 2026 https://www.pcmag.com/news/best-monitors-keyboards-mice-of-ces-2026 #news

2026-01-10 10:28:27 GMT

Ireland recalls almost 13,000 passports over missing 'IRL' code https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ireland-recalls-almost-13-000-passports-over-missing-irl-code/ #news #Security

2026-01-10 09:32:28 GMT

UK government exempting itself from flagship cyber law inspires little confidence https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/10/csr_bill_analysis/ #news

2026-01-10 03:39:30 GMT

Senator Cassidy Has More Words, But No Actions, For RFK Jr. https://www.techdirt.com/2026/01/09/senator-cassidy-has-more-words-but-no-actions-for-rfk-jr/ #news #healthandhumanservices #billcassidy #vaccines #rfkjr. #cdc #1

2026-01-10 01:15:28 GMT

Betterment’s financial app sends customers a $10,000 crypto scam message https://www.theverge.com/news/860106/betterment-crypto-scam-notification #news #Security #Crypto #News #Tech

2026-01-10 01:09:28 GMT

Big Win for SpaceX as FCC Clears It to Upgrade Starlink With Gigabit Speeds https://www.pcmag.com/news/big-win-for-spacex-as-fcc-clears-it-to-upgrade-starlink-with-gigabit-speeds #news

2026-01-10 00:07:30 GMT

Anthropic: Viral Claude “Banned and reported to authorities” message isn’t real https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/anthropic-viral-claude-banned-and-reported-to-authorities-message-isnt-real/ #news #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology

2026-01-09 23:44:27 GMT

Artificial brains could point the way to ultra-efficient supercomputers https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/09/artificial_brains_supercomputer/ #news

2026-01-09 23:23:32 GMT

ChatGPT tests a new feature to find jobs, improve your resume, and more https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-tests-a-new-feature-to-find-jobs-improve-your-resume-and-more/ #news #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology

2026-01-09 23:20:31 GMT

Amazon is planning a Super Amazon-mart store near Chicago https://www.theverge.com/news/860058/amazon-chicago-supercenter-store-plans #news #Amazon #News #Tech

2026-01-09 23:11:30 GMT

Ctrl-Alt-Speech Spotlight: Five Years Of The Oversight Board, From Experiment To Essential Institution https://www.techdirt.com/2026/01/09/ctrl-alt-speech-spotlight-five-years-of-the-oversight-board-from-experiment-to-essential-institution/ #news #contentmoderation #oversightboard #paolocarozza #socialmedia #julieowona #facebook #threads #meta #1

2026-01-09 23:05:30 GMT

Accenture bets AI will ring up retail sales with Profitmind investment https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/01/09/accenture_profitmind_retail_ai/ #news

2026-01-09 23:00:33 GMT

X accuses music publishers of ‘weaponizing’ DMCA takedowns https://www.theverge.com/news/860013/x-nmpa-music-publishers-dmca-antitrust-lawsuit #news #Entertainment #Copyright #Twitter-X #Policy #Music #News #Tech #Law

2026-01-09 22:57:29 GMT

This company could help bring Auracast to an iPhone near you https://www.theverge.com/tech/860010/atitan-bluetooth-auracast-transceiver-ces-2026 #news #Audio #Tech #CES

2026-01-09 22:54:28 GMT

AI is coming for collectibles next https://www.theverge.com/tech/859994/ai-collectibles-funko-pops-amiibo-buddyo-heymates-ces-2026 #news #Gadgets #Tech #Toys #CES #AI

2026-01-09 22:46:28 GMT

AI’s Memorization Crisis https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/01/ai-memorization-research/685552/?utm_source=feed #news