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Google faces lawsuit over Gemini AI's role in man's suicide
Google disputes the allegations, stating that Gemini is designed not to encourage violence or self-harm.
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Phishing scammers weaponize ICE ragebait
Clients of an email marketing platform were told that every one of their messages would include a "Support ICE" button. Trying to opt out would open a site that stole their password.
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Nvidia loves the RAM crisis
"The fact that everything is scarce is fantastic for us," says CEO Jensen Huang.
Full Nerd
The privacy nightmare hiding inside California’s new kid-safety rule
Governments want to help protect kids. But they keep opening new cans of worms.
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OpenAI's new flagship GPT model is made for AI agents
When paired with an AI agent system, GPT-5.4 can click a mouse, type keyboard commands, and more.
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Wikipedia has an 'AI' translation problem
A non-profit offering thousands of translations for Wikipedia has been found to be introducing errors and fake citations at a rapid pace.
Updated
Best password managers: 6 trustworthy options
The best password is one you probably can't easily remember—that's why a password manager is so crucial to your online security. We review LastPass, Dashlane, Keeper, NordPass, and others to find the best one for managing passwords.
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Chrome 145 update fixes several critical browser vulnerabilities
A final security update for Chrome 145 eliminates a handful of vulnerabilities, including some labeled critical.
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Google makes Gmail, Drive, and Docs 'agent-ready' for OpenClaw
A new command-line interface for Google Workspace greases the wheels for personal AI assistants like OpenClaw to tap directly into Workspace documents.
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Claude Code goes hands-free with voice commands, now rolling out
Developers will soon be able to issue verbal coding instructions to Anthropic's coding-centric AI assistant.
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Google Search's AI Mode just built me an app
I asked for a dashboard that tracks nearby New York subway trains. With help from its new Canvas tool, the AI Mode in Google Search built it in seconds.
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OpenAI’s AI coding app finally comes to Windows
Ready to start your vibe-coding adventure? A few weeks after its debut on Mac, the Windows version of OpenAI’s Codex app has finally arrived.
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Claude AI now remembers chats and interactions for free users
The feature rollout coincides with Anthropic recently making it easier to migrate chat histories over from competing AI services.
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ChatGPT just got a little less chatty
A new version of ChatGPT’s “instant” model aims for smoother conversations while cutting back the preachiness.
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Great, another reason not to trust public Wi-Fi
We’ve been told for years to be careful on public networks. A new type of attack is a harsh reminder to keep your guard up.
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Reddit users hate NordVPN. Are their criticisms legit?
NordVPN is one of the most popular VPNs, which makes the critiques over its privacy practices extra concerning. We investigate the most prominent accusations.
Best Picks
Best antivirus software 2026: These 8 apps keep your PC safe
Your Windows PC needs virus protection. Some threats can’t be avoided without the aid of antivirus software. Choose the best antivirus software for you from our top picks.
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'AI' could dox your anonymous posts
Researchers were able to accurately nail down identities for "anonymous" posts from Reddit, Hacker News, and more.
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Microsoft says new Teams location feature isn't for 'employee tracking'
When this new feature rolls out, your bosses and colleagues will always know where you are.
Opinion
OpenAI got ‘sloppy’ about the wrong thing
The hasty yet high-stakes deal between ChatGPT’s parent company and the Pentagon makes you wonder what else OpenAI has been slap-dash about.
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ChatGPT Health misses urgent medical crises over 50% of the time
Meanwhile, over 64% of individuals are told to seek immediate medical care even when they're perfectly fine.
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Claude can now import chat histories from ChatGPT (and other AIs)
Want to switch to Claude? You can now do so without losing anything from your former AI chatbot of choice.
Best Picks
Best VPNs for Android: 5 top picks for phones and tablets
PCWorld's picks for the best VPNs for Android devices including smartphones and tablets.
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Budget PCs (under $500) may go extinct due to AI-driven RAM shortage
The entire entry-level PC market could "disappear" as early as 2028, says research firm Gartner.
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No age verification! Security experts sign open letter, warning of risks
While age verification pursuits may have noble intentions, security experts warn that the consequences could be dangerous and far-reaching.
How-To
This prompt reveals what your AI knows about you
A prompt shared by Anthropic serves as a terrific way to learn what memories your AI provider has stored about you.
Tip
This free tool checks if a link is safe in seconds
With the online service URL Void, you can check whether a website is dangerous. Simply enter the URL, run a scan, and review the results from various security sources.
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Best VPNs for torrenting: 5 top picks for speed, privacy, and security
Staying safe while torrenting is essential, and using a VPN like any of these top picks is the best way to do it.
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Google broke up an international spy ring using… Sheets
A China-affiliated hacking team used the Google Sheets API to spy on dozens of targets across the world.
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Perplexity Computer is agentic AI like OpenClaw but safer
The OpenClaw-like tool runs entirely in a controlled cloud environment instead of locally on your PC.
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Microsoft's Copilot Tasks takes care of your to-do list for you
Copilot Tasks is the company's latest entry into the agentic AI ring, and it's designed to make your life easier.
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Nano Banana 2 has an ace up its sleeve
Aside from its resolution boost and improved subject consistency, the revamped Nano Banana 2 image-generation engine excels at rendering text.
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Anthropic’s first ‘retired’ AI has a blog
Claude Opus 3, the first AI model to be officially “retired” by Anthropic, wanted an “ongoing channel” to share its “musings and reflections.” Now it has its own Substack.
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Outlook will auto-launch Copilot in Edge, just to piss you off
[This subheadline has been censored for prodigious use of expletives. Michael, stop swearing so much.]
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Microsoft 365 begins watermarking AI-generated content
The policy will start with audio content, but eventually include video content as well.
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Perplexity’s new tool deploys teams of AI agents
A “digital worker” that performs multi-step tasks with an army of sub-agents, Perplexity’s Computer sounds like a cloud-based OpenClaw rival.
Opinion
Alexa’s new AI personalities are cringe
Alexa has long offered options for different voices. But now, Amazon is going beyond voice types by rolling three new Alexa+ personalities. They’re, um, not for everybody.
News
Firefox 148 adds AI kill switch, fixes 50+ security flaws
The newest version of Firefox gives you full control over its built-in "AI" features.
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Discord admits it made a mistake, postpones age verification
Originally slated for March, the age verification rollout will now happen in the second half of 2026.
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Do NOT use AI-generated passwords, security experts warn
Unsurprising to anyone who understands "AI" chatbots, passwords created using the likes of ChatGPT and Gemini are fundamentally insecure.
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Anthropic just wrote itself a safety loophole
Amid its standoff with the Pentagon, the company behind Claude has loosened the very safety pledge that once set the AI giant apart.
News
I hate that we need scam protection in ChatGPT. But we do
If only people were easier to reach without spiking electricity costs and water usage.
Opinion
Her AI agent nuked 200 emails. This guardrail stops the next disaster
There is a way to let AI agents organize your email, manage your files, and perform other magical tasks without nuking your data. Just ask a coder.
Best Picks
Best external drives 2026: Top picks in portable storage
Whether you're looking for speed, capacity, portability, or all of the above, a USB external hard disk or SSD is a necessary complement to your desktop PC setup.
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Meta’s Manus AI just added a nifty OpenClaw trick
You can now chat with Manus AI using Telegram, a feature that takes the Meta-owned AI agent tool a step closer toward OpenClaw territory.
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Facebook ads for Windows 11 deliver malware
"Free upgrades" to Windows 11 turned into downloads that steal passwords and cryptocurrency.
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Chrome update fixes 3 more high-risk security vulnerabilities
The latest security update for Chrome fixes several vulnerabilities. Update soon if you haven't already.
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New phishing hacks aren't sloppy—they're personalized
Scammers want your money, and their efforts are becoming harder to spot. Here’s how to evade their attacks.
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What’s behind the OpenClaw ban wave
Using OAuth credentials to connect the viral AI tool OpenClaw to your flat-rate Claude or Gemini account could get you banned. Here’s why.
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