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DOJ says Trenchant boss sold exploits to Russian broker capable of accessing 'millions of computers and devices'

The former boss of the L3Harris-owned hacking and surveillance tools maker Trenchant faces nine years in prison for selling several exploits to a Russian broker, which counts the Russian government among its customers.

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TechCrunch

DOJ says Trenchant boss sold exploits to Russian broker capable of accessing 'millions of computers and devices'

Engadget

The Helldivers movie will star Jason Momoa and hits theaters on November 10, 2027

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Engadget

The Helldivers movie will star Jason Momoa and hits theaters on November 10, 2027

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TechCrunch

Why the economics of orbital AI are so brutal

A 1 Gw orbital data center would cost roughly $42.4B—almost three times its ground-bound equivalent.

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Why the economics of orbital AI are so brutal

TechCrunch

Google releases the first beta of Android 17, adopts a continous developer release plan

Google is changing how developers get access to new APIs and features of the latest version.

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Google releases the first beta of Android 17, adopts a continous developer release plan

TechCrunch

Threads' new 'Dear Algo' AI feature lets you personalize your feed

The platform's new feature lets users tell Threads what they temporarily want to see more or less of in their feed.

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Threads' new 'Dear Algo' AI feature lets you personalize your feed

TechCrunch

How AI changes the math for startups, according to a Microsoft VP

Amanda Silver is a corporate vice president at Microsoft’s CoreAI division, where she works on tools for deploying apps and agentic systems within enterprises.

55 minutes ago

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How AI changes the math for startups, according to a Microsoft VP

TechCrunch

UpScrolled's social network is struggling to moderate hate speech after fast growth

UpScrolled, a social network that surged in the wake of the U.S. TikTok deal, has seen an uptick in harmful content, including user names and hashtags that contain racial slurs.

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UpScrolled's social network is struggling to moderate hate speech after fast growth

Engadget

TikTok US launches a local feed that leverages a user's exact location

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Engadget

TikTok US launches a local feed that leverages a user's exact location

Engadget

Netflix is reportedly filming the Stranger Things Broadway show this week

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Engadget

Netflix is reportedly filming the Stranger Things Broadway show this week

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Engadget

The best VPN service for 2026

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Engadget

The best VPN service for 2026

WIRED

CBP Signs Clearview AI Deal to Use Face Recognition for ‘Tactical Targeting’

US Border Patrol intelligence units will gain access to a face recognition tool built on billions of images scraped from the internet.

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WIRED

CBP Signs Clearview AI Deal to Use Face Recognition for ‘Tactical Targeting’

Engadget

Uber Eats’ new Cart Assistant feature is an AI hack for your grocery shopping

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Engadget

Uber Eats’ new Cart Assistant feature is an AI hack for your grocery shopping

Engadget

The iPhone Air MagSafe battery is cheaper than ever right now

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Engadget

The iPhone Air MagSafe battery is cheaper than ever right now

Ars Technica

The Feds closed air space around El Paso on Wednesday to address "cartel" drones

Violators were told they would be shot down.

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Ars Technica

The Feds closed air space around El Paso on Wednesday to address "cartel" drones

WIRED

How to Set Up an Apple Watch for Your Kids (2026)

Want to give your children an easy way to contact you—without giving them a smartphone? Family Setup on WatchOS can help.

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WIRED

How to Set Up an Apple Watch for Your Kids (2026)

WIRED

9 Best Cheap Laptops (2026), Tested and Reviewed

From surprisingly good $300 Chromebooks to excellent $650 Windows laptops, these are the best budget laptops we’ve tested.

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WIRED

9 Best Cheap Laptops (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Ars Technica

America, it's time to think beyond leather for luxury car seats

Some brands are already ahead of the curve, while others leave the US in the cold.

6 hours ago

Ars Technica

America, it's time to think beyond leather for luxury car seats

WIRED

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz Review: A Keyboard for the Competitive

This esports keyboard isn't particularly comfortable, but it's incredibly competitive.

6 hours ago

WIRED

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz Review: A Keyboard for the Competitive

WIRED

Jessie Diggins’ Starter Pack: Winter Olympics 2026

What a three-time Olympic medalist packs to Milano Cortina 2026.

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WIRED

Jessie Diggins’ Starter Pack: Winter Olympics 2026

WIRED

Wacom MovinkPad 11 Tablet Review: A Portable Sketch Pad

Wacom’s Android-based drawing pad tries, and mostly succeeds, to pack a full digital art workstation into a portable sketch pad.

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WIRED

Wacom MovinkPad 11 Tablet Review: A Portable Sketch Pad

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Ars Technica

Archive.today CAPTCHA page executes DDoS; Wikipedia considers banning site

DDoS hit blog that tried to uncover Archive.today founder's identity in 2023.

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Ars Technica

Archive.today CAPTCHA page executes DDoS; Wikipedia considers banning site

Ars Technica

Windows' original Secure Boot certificates expire in June—here's what you need to do

PCs without the new certificates could eventually have trouble booting new OSes.

24 hours ago

Ars Technica

Windows' original Secure Boot certificates expire in June—here's what you need to do

Ars Technica

Upgraded Google safety tools can now find and remove more of your personal info

The Results About You tool is getting an upgrade.

1 day ago

Ars Technica

Upgraded Google safety tools can now find and remove more of your personal info

Ars Technica

The Kia PV5 electric van combines futuristic looks and thoughtful design

Forget VW's expensive retro bus—this is the electric van we've been waiting for.

1 day ago

Ars Technica

The Kia PV5 electric van combines futuristic looks and thoughtful design