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This could be Windows’ M1 moment, but expect it to cost a ton
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This could be Windows’ M1 moment, but expect it to cost a ton

Nvidia just announced RTX Spark, its first consumer laptop chip. If it delivers on the promise of Arm performance with strong graphics, Windows laptops could finally match what Apple did with M1 in 2020.

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Meta's own AI was exploited to hijack Instagram accounts
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Meta's own AI was exploited to hijack Instagram accounts

Hackers used Meta's own AI chatbot to hijack Instagram accounts by tricking it into changing email addresses and resetting passwords. Meta says the vulnerability has been patched.

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Anthropic Confidentially Files for What Could Be the Largest IPO Ever
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Anthropic Confidentially Files for What Could Be the Largest IPO Ever

Anthropic just filed confidential IPO paperwork this week, positioning itself for a potential public debut. The timing comes right after SpaceX went public, suggesting we're entering a new phase of AI company liquidity.

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Websites Can Now Spy on You Through Your Hard Drive
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Websites Can Now Spy on You Through Your Hard Drive

A new browser-based attack called FROST lets websites monitor your SSD activity through JavaScript, potentially revealing what apps you're running or files you're accessing. No special permissions needed.

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OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
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OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims

Florida's AG is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman, claiming ChatGPT provided assistance in mass shooting incidents. The lawsuit alleges the company built a 'web of deceit' around safety claims.

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UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI
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UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI

OpenAI is offering nine UK banks access to GPT 5.5 Cyber after rival Anthropic blocked previews of its competing cybersecurity tool, Mythos. A rare case of AI companies directly competing for enterprise security contracts.

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How Box Created 13 New Types of Jobs Because of A.I.
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How Box Created 13 New Types of Jobs Because of A.I.

Box is hiring for 13 new AI-focused roles like AI architects and solutions managers. Instead of replacing workers, they're expanding their team to build and support AI features.

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This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies
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This AI weather startup is out-forecasting government agencies

Windborne Systems, a startup using AI and weather balloons, is now beating government forecasts by multiple days. Their model outperforms NOAA and ECMWF predictions, showing how specialized AI can challenge institutional advantages.

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DuckDuckGo makes its ‘no-AI' search engine easier to access as its traffic booms
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DuckDuckGo makes its ‘no-AI' search engine easier to access as its traffic booms

DuckDuckGo just launched browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox that let you search without AI-generated results. It's a direct response to growing frustration with Google's AI Overviews cluttering search results.

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Anthropic has officially filed to go public
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Anthropic has officially filed to go public

Anthropic just filed to go public, beating OpenAI to the punch. At a $965B valuation from last week's fundraise, they're now the world's most valuable startup.

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Microsoft to unveil new AI models and Windows improvements at Build
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Microsoft to unveil new AI models and Windows improvements at Build

Microsoft's Build conference this week could be a turning point as the company tries to rebuild developer trust while unveiling new AI models, Windows improvements, and a Copilot super app.

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AI is blowing up music. How should the Grammys handle it?
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AI is blowing up music. How should the Grammys handle it?

The Recording Academy CEO says AI is now omnipresent in music production, with 50,000 AI-generated songs uploaded daily. But Grammy rules still bar AI music from winning awards, creating tension as tools like Suno go mainstream.

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Best Sleep Trackers of 2026: Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep
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Best Sleep Trackers of 2026: Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep

Sleep tracking tech has matured with devices from Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep leading the pack. Each serves different needs, from minimal wearables to full mattress systems that actively regulate temperature.

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The Romance Scammer Who Made a Small Fortune Posing as a WWE Superstar
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The Romance Scammer Who Made a Small Fortune Posing as a WWE Superstar

A deep dive into the world of Yahoo Boys reveals how one Nigerian scammer built a profitable operation by impersonating a WWE wrestler to defraud victims online.

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AI giant Anthropic announces plans to list on US stock market
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AI giant Anthropic announces plans to list on US stock market

Anthropic, the company behind Claude, is going public with a US stock listing planned for this year. This marks a major milestone for one of OpenAI's biggest competitors in the foundation model space.

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Anthropic Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O.
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Anthropic Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O.

Anthropic has filed to go public, racing OpenAI to the stock market. The company's explosive growth has been driven largely by AI that can automatically write code.

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So you've heard these AI terms and nodded along; let's fix that
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So you've heard these AI terms and nodded along; let's fix that

AI jargon getting out of hand? You're not alone. A new glossary breaks down the terms everyone's using but few actually understand, from the basics to the buzzwords that dominate every product launch.

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An OpenAI model solved a famous math problem that stumped humans for 80 years
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An OpenAI model solved a famous math problem that stumped humans for 80 years

OpenAI's internal model disproved the Erdős unit distance conjecture, an 80-year-old math problem. Fields Medal winner Tim Gowers called it a milestone in AI mathematics.

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Universal Audio Volt 876 USB Audio Interface Review: Pro-Level Polish
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Universal Audio Volt 876 USB Audio Interface Review: Pro-Level Polish

Universal Audio's Volt 876 USB interface brings pro-grade recording quality with plug-and-play simplicity. Great for podcasters and content creators who need reliable audio without the learning curve.

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Norse Atlantic Airways Offers Dirt-Cheap Tickets. There’s a Catch
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Norse Atlantic Airways Offers Dirt-Cheap Tickets. There’s a Catch

Budget airline Norse Atlantic is drawing FTC complaints over its tech-heavy customer service. Passengers report losing thousands when problems arise and there's no human to help.

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‘Sexual Chocolate’ Faces Recalls After FDA Tests Reveal Undisclosed Viagra
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‘Sexual Chocolate’ Faces Recalls After FDA Tests Reveal Undisclosed Viagra

FDA testing found undeclared Viagra and Cialis ingredients in supplements with names like Boner Bears and DTF, prompting voluntary recalls. Another reminder that unregulated supplement markets remain a regulatory Wild West.

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Nvidia Has a Plan to Put Its Chips in Personal Computers
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Nvidia Has a Plan to Put Its Chips in Personal Computers

Nvidia is making a play for the PC market, going after Intel and Apple's turf. The goal is to get its chips into laptops and desktops to power AI agents that run locally on your machine.

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Google is opening its first flagship store outside of the US
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Google is opening its first flagship store outside of the US

Google is opening its first flagship retail store outside the US this summer in Tokyo. It's a physical bet on hardware in a market where the company already has strong brand presence.

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NVIDIA's Isaac Gr00t platform gives researchers access to frontier humanoid robotics
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NVIDIA's Isaac Gr00t platform gives researchers access to frontier humanoid robotics

NVIDIA launched Isaac Gr00t, a reference design platform combining a humanoid robot body, five-fingered hands, and Jetson Thor compute. It's aimed at researchers building the next generation of humanoid robotics.

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