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Surfshark Nexus Technology Reroutes VPN Traffic for Better Privacy
Surfshark's Nexus technology routes user traffic through multiple servers for enhanced privacy and faster multi-hop connections.
Why Some Users Want Search Engines to Stop Thinking for Them
AI summaries in search results frustrate users who prefer traditional link lists. Critics argue search engines should retrieve information, not interpret it.
Cash App Moves Into Physical Payments With Tap-to-Pay Wand
Cash App is introducing a new physical device for contactless payments, marking a shift from mobile-only to hardware-based transactions.
ASRock Unveils 3,000-Watt Power Supply and Hybrid AIO Cooler at Computex
ASRock showcased a 3kW Taichi power supply for AI and a hybrid Taichi Aqua AIO/custom loop cooler at Computex 2025. The company also revealed 10th anniversary hardware.
Black founders secure $1.1B in Q1, but VC share remains tiny
Black founders raised $1.1 billion in Q1 2025, the most quarterly funding since 2022. Yet the haul accounts for just 2% of total venture capital, underscoring persistent disparities.
Google Chrome's New Encryption Blocks Cookie Theft by Malware
Chrome now encrypts browser cookies at the system level, preventing malware from reading and stealing them to hijack user sessions.
Fake AI Influencers Sell Cheap Goods Using Racial Stereotypes on TikTok
Scammers deploy AI-generated Black avatars to sell mass-produced products via dropshipping on social media platforms, deceiving viewers with fake handmade claims.
Valorant Anti-Cheat Update Bricks $6,000 Cheating Devices
Riot Games' Vanguard anti-cheat update blocks expensive DMA cheating hardware, turning devices into paperweights. The studio then mocked cheaters on social media.
Samsung Movingstyle M7: A Motorized Monitor That Disappears When Not in Use
Samsung's Movingstyle M7 is a monitor on wheels that hides away in a closet. It targets people who don't want a permanent TV in their living space.
EU Court Case Tests Apple’s Grip on Interoperability
FSFE files a second intervention against Apple at the European Court of Justice, arguing the company must open its ecosystem under the Digital Markets Act.
Ansel Adams Trust Alleges Unauthorized AI Colorization at Major Photo Show
The Ansel Adams Trust says an AI-colorized 'Moonrise, Hernandez' was displayed without permission at AIPAD's photography expo, sparking a debate over AI and copyright.
Mini-LED TVs Gain Edge Over OLED for World Cup Viewing
Mini-LED TVs are becoming the preferred choice for World Cup viewing due to higher brightness, lower burn-in risk and lower cost compared to OLED.
Open source coding agent Zot challenges established AI assistants
A new open source coding agent called Zot aims to compete with established AI coding assistants. It offers a harness for autonomous software development tasks.
Why Some Experts Compare AI Chatbots to Religious Belief Systems
A growing number of researchers argue people treat large language models with faith-like trust, raising concerns about blind reliance on AI.
Mathematicians Warn AI Progress Outpaces Safety Measures
A group of leading mathematicians has issued a stark warning about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, calling for urgent safety protocols.
Belkin's Charging Grip Adds Battery Life and Better Handling to Switch 2
Belkin’s new Charging Grip for Nintendo Switch 2 adds a 10,000mAh battery pack and improved ergonomics for $99.99.
Lawyers Face Sanctions for Using AI-Generated Fake Citations in Facebook Defamation Case
A dismissed defamation lawsuit against Facebook users backfires as lawyers may face sanctions for submitting fake AI-generated citations to support their arguments.
Sony's Anniversary Headphones Prioritize Style Over Substance
Sony's 10th anniversary 1000X headphones feature leather and metal but sacrifice sound quality and noise cancellation compared to the cheaper WH-1000XM6.
France Leads EU's Charge Away From US Tech Giants
France is replacing Zoom and Microsoft Teams with homegrown tools, and other EU countries are following. The Trump-era push for digital sovereignty is reshaping Europe's tech landscape.
AI Agents Burn Cash: Microsoft, Meta, Amazon Face Token Crisis
Agentic AI consumes up to 1000x more tokens than standard AI, causing budgets to explode. Tech giants are now pulling back as employee 'tokenmaxxing' backfires.