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#NuclearEnergy #AI #DataCenters
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Big Tech Is Betting on Nuclear Energy to Fuel AI. But There Are Some Massive Hurdles
Over the past year, nuclear power has reentered the conversation, hailed as a way to advance energy-hungry AI technology without devastating the planet and causing our electrical bills to skyrocket.
#Phishing #CyberCrime #OnlineSafety
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Man Pleads Guilty to Hacking Nearly 600 Snapchat Accounts to Steal Nude Images
An Illinois man has pleaded guilty to targeting nearly 600 Snapchat accounts through phishing messages as part of an effort to steal nude and semi-nude images from female student athletes.
#DigitalSafety #AIethics #ConsentInTech
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Elon Musk Promised Free Speech. With Grok, He Delivered Free Harassment
I've built my career on helping people solve tech problems, but when it comes to something like xAI's Grok generating child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and non-consensual intimate images, I shouldn't have to offer advice on how to protect yourself.
#SpaceX #Satellites #ArtificialIntelligence
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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.
#Piracy #CopyrightInfringement #InternetSafety
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US Shuts Down 3 Piracy Sites That Offered Bootleg Films, Games
The US has seized the internet domains for three major piracy sites -- Zamunda. net, ArenaBG. com, and Zelka. org -- known for circulating bootleg copies of movies, TV shows, and video games to users in Europe.
#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.
#DigitalSafety #ProtestTips #PrivacyProtection
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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.
#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 #BroadbandExpansion
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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.
#Satellites #Astronomy #SpaceResearch
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Like Starlink, Amazon's Leo Satellites Face Brightness Concerns
Amazon Leo is following in Starlink's footsteps, but in a way astronomers hoped it would avoid. Many of the Leo satellites appear to be bright enough in the night sky to interfere with astronomical observations, according to new research.
#PasswordSecurity #PasswordManager #DataBreach
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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.
#MobileWorkstation #LenovoThinkPad #ProGradePerformance
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8
Mobile workstations span everything from lightweight 14-inch models to hulking 18-inch desktop replacements. Lenovo's ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 (starts at $1,979; $2,349 as tested) strives for balance in the middle, delivering pro-grade performance in a slim 16-inch chassis with enough battery life to let you roam unplugged all day.
#AmazonRefunds #ConsumerRights #Settlement
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Did Amazon Fail to Give You a Refund? You Might Get a Cut of This $309M Settlement
Had trouble getting a refund for items you returned to Amazon. You could get a cut of a $309 million settlement the e-commerce giant is paying to shoppers for failing to honor its return policy.
#TikTok #Censorship #SocialMedia
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California Governor to Probe TikTok Over Alleged Censorship of Anti-Trump Videos
California Governor Gavin Newsom is "launching a review" of TikTok over potential censorship after users reported problems posting videos that were critical of the Trump administration and Immigration and Customs and Enforcement (ICE).
#AI #DigitalSafety #ChildProtection
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Grok Poses 'Unacceptable Risks' for Teen Users, Safety Group Says
The Grok chatbot from xAI gets a failing grade from digital safety nonprofit Common Sense Media. The group's new investigation claims that Grok's safeguards are inadequate, and its business model encourages misuse.
#GoogleAssistant #Privacy #ClassActionLawsuit
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Google to Pay $68 Million to Settle Voice Assistant Snooping Claims
Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that claimed the company used its Google Assistant to snoop on customers without their consent, Reuters reports.
#Intel #PCGaming #GraphicsPerformance
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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.
#HealthTech #Cardiology #WearableTechnology
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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.
#ScamAwareness #OnlineSafety #CyberSecurity
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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.
#Cybersecurity #Malware #BrowserExtensions
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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.
#SatelliteConnectivity #WinterStorm #TMobileservices
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T-Mobile Activates Free Cellular Starlink in the US As Winter Storm Rolls In
With Winter Storm Fern approaching the US, T-Mobile has activated SpaceX's Starlink cellular service for free in affected areas, giving customers a way to stay connected via satellite.
#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.
#AmazonLayoffs #CorporateJobs #AITransformation
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Report: Amazon Set for Another Round Of Layoffs, Thousands Expected to Lose Jobs
When Amazon cut 14,000 corporate jobs in October, it warned that more layoffs were coming in 2026. According to Reuters, that round is set to begin next week and, once again, will sweep away thousands of jobs.
#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.
#ElectricVehicles #SolidStateBatteries #TechnologyInnovation
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Did Donut Labs Just Crack the Code on Solid-State Batteries With This Electric Motorcycle?
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