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OpenClaw AI is going viral. Don't install it
It lives on your devices, works 24/7, makes its own decisions, and has access to your most sensitive files. Think twice before setting OpenClaw loose on your system.
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Gemini's 'Personal Intelligence' is pushy and weird
It’s supposed to personalize your Gemini chats, but “Personal Intelligence” keeps butting in when it isn’t needed.
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Claude Sonnet 4.6 brings 1M token power and fewer AI hallucinations
Anthropic's newest model is a clear step up from previous models—and early access testers widely agree.
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Ring denies being 'mass surveillance' but AI dog tracking will continue
While it's abandoned plans to partner with a controversial camera network, Ring will reportedly "move forward" with the dog-tracking Search Party feature.
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Gemini can now create AI music
With the new Lyria 3 AI model, Google's Gemini can now create 30-second musical compositions based on your prompts.
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Google boosts visibility of links in AI search results after backlash
Google Search's AI Overviews and AI Mode have allegedly caused widespread loss of traffic to news sites, blogs, and other web publishers.
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ChatGPT gets 'Lockdown Mode' mode for extra security and privacy
OpenAI is taking steps to reduce the risk and efficacy of "prompt injection attacks."
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Firefox ends support for Windows 7: Upgrade to 10 or Linux
After extending support for Windows 7 and 8 for an impressive two years, Mozilla is finally drawing the curtains on Firefox.
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Fake CAPTCHA pages are tricking users into installing malware
If a CAPTCHA page asks you to perform the following instructions, exit the page and run far, far away.
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Copilot bug allows 'AI' to read confidential Outlook emails
Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant can read and summarize messages with tags specifically designed to prevent it from doing so.
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30 fake AI Chrome extensions caught stealing passwords and more
Security experts have uncovered dangerous Chrome extensions that promise or impersonate AI tools to steal sensitive data.
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YouTube is breaking its own features for users with ad blockers
Users who have ad blockers are reportedly unable to see certain parts of the platform—and it seems to be a targeted move by YouTube.
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Update Chrome ASAP! The first zero-day flaw of 2026 is patched
An update for Chrome was sent out late last week with a single, solitary fix: the first zero-day exploit discovered so far this year.
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New Windows 11 PC? Confirm this special security protection is active
The option used to only exist on PCs with a clean install of Windows 11—or freshly reset ones. But now you can activate it even after you've settled in.
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Claude looks even better as free users get more features to play with
Just last week, Anthropic promised no advertisements in Claude. Free users now have even more reason to switch over.
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Google Docs can now AI-generate audio summaries of your documents
The audio readout will summarize all the information in a document. It can be customized with different voices, too.
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Steam beta lets you add your PC specs to game reviews
The latest Steam beta adds the option to include hardware details while reviewing a game, though it looks like this data isn't visible just yet.
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State-sponsored hackers love Gemini, Google says
An exhaustive report from a Google security team says state-sponsored hackers from Russia, North Korea, China, and Iran are all using Gemini to enhance their attacks.
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Instagram chief says 16-hour daily scrolling isn't 'addiction'
The statement comes in the context of a lawsuit against addictive algorithms in Meta, TikTok, and YouTube.
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I spent $60 on a VPN. Microsoft paid for half
Microsoft Cashback is Microsoft's redemption program that pays you sometimes enormous amounts of cash to make purchases on the web. Here's how it works.
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TikTok tracks your every move, even if you don't have the TikTok app
A BBC report says that TikTok spies not only on its own users, but also on people who don't even have TikTok accounts.
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Chrome 145 now links with Google Wallet for autofill convenience
In addition to the new feature, Chrome 145 fixes nearly a dozen security vulnerabilities.
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Discord is cooked. Users are jumping ship and seeking alternatives
The communication platform's recent move toward age verification has NOT been well-received. Users have little, if any, goodwill left for the service.
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4 quick security upgrades I always do on a new PC
I don’t immediately start using a new laptop or PC when I first get one. You shouldn’t either.
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Google now lets you delete your personal info from search results
In addition, the search giant has also introduced a new tool for removing explicit images of yourself from search results.
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Windows Notepad is now complex enough to have a serious security flaw
You can infect your PC with malware without ever leaving Notepad, thanks to recent updates and additions. Hooray.
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Microsoft fixes dozens of security flaws in Windows, Office, and Azure
This month's big batch of security updates addresses nearly 60 vulnerabilities across Microsoft's various products and services.
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Discord’s new age verification requirement sucks
I want stronger protections for kids and adults alike. This ain’t it.
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Gemini gave my Plex server a checkup. Its diagnosis surprised me
I let Gemini give my Plex media setup a once-over, and it spotted an issue I’d completely overlooked.
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Windows 11 is getting mobile-style app permissions
A new blog post from Microsoft lays out a per-app permission system that's coming to Windows 11 in the near future.
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Discord will restrict your account if you don't scan your face
In March, all new and existing Discord accounts will be treated as "teens" until you verify your adulthood.
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I'm fed up with Copilot, and I'm not sure it can be fixed
Why bother with Microsoft's built-in Copilot AI when you can never be sure an advertised feature will be accessible, let alone work?
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ChatGPT ads debut, but turning them off comes at a price
There are two ways of getting rid of the new ChatGPT ads launched by OpenAI, but you're not going to like them.
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Android users beware! This security app is actually malware in disguise
Security researchers have discovered a new Android malware that masquerades as a security solution. Here's what you need to know about it.
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YouTube locks more features behind Premium paywall
YouTube Music users are finding access to song lyrics locked off unless they pay for Premium, and workarounds for background audio on mobile are being sabotaged.
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If you're a Substack user, your data might've been leaked
Substack has confirmed that a data breach took place, but hasn't said how many users are affected.
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Internet Archive unveils tool to save the web from dead links
Link Fixer is a WordPress plugin designed to stop "link rot" and keep old web pages alive even after they've gone inaccessible.
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Avoid Windows 11 if you care about your data, privacy experts warn
Windows 11 may have some new features, but Windows 10 is better for data privacy. But there's another option that's even better than Windows 10.
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Anthropic promises no ads in Claude, upsetting ChatGPT's CEO
Anthropic says embedded ads would defeat the entire purpose of its AI chatbot. Sam Altman had words about that.
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US Justice Dept. wants Google to hurt more after monopoly trial
The federal government and state attorneys general have appealed the somewhat light punishment of Google's search monopoly. The DoJ had formerly pushed for Google to sell Chrome.
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Google Gemini sees big growth, cracks 750+ million users
For comparison, OpenAI's ChatGPT is estimated to have around 810 million users.
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Microsoft bakes one of its best security tools right into Windows 11
Sysmon was once something you had to seek out and install. Now this pro-level system monitoring tool is integrated right into Windows 11.
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Adobe actually listened to its users: Animate isn't going anywhere
Originally launched in 1996, you once knew it as Flash. Adobe has reversed its decision to sunset Animate, to the relief of users all over the world.
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ExpressVPN levels up with new privacy and security features
ExpressVPN expands with a wealth of new products including password, email, and identity protection tools.
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Microsoft Copilot claims it can set reminders. My phone never buzzed
Copilot now says that it can schedule a reminder and send it to your phone. But it can't actually do this, among the most basic of tasks.
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The new AI Alexa isn’t free anymore
Unless you’re a Prime member, you’ll have to pony up to chat with Alexa+ on a smart speaker.
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A new PC doesn't feel like home until I install this app
Every time I set up a new Windows PC, I always install Total Commander. It's reliable and very useful.
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How to use Windows to wipe your location data from a photo
Your privacy matters—especially since you can’t trust everyone you share photos with will treat your location data carefully.
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Uh oh! 1+ million Android apps exposed 700 TB of sensitive user data
An analysis of 1.8 million Android apps reveals that insecure code left over 700 TB of user data exposed, including API keys and financial details.
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