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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.

The Long History of Speech Synthesis That Made Voice Assistants Possible
Speech synthesis has evolved over 250 years, from 18th-century mechanical machines to neural networks. This history reveals how voice assistants and AI speakers became reality.

Motorola Bricked Its Entire Router Line Without Warning Users
Motorola silently crippled its WiFi routers, leaving thousands without working devices or explanation.

Browser-Based Tool Renders Office Documents With Pixel-Level Accuracy
Ooxml is an open-source JavaScript library that renders Office documents with pixel-perfect accuracy directly in the browser, solving cross-platform formatting issues for knowledge workers.

Personal Cloud Storage Gets a Boost With Ugreen's Powerful New NAS
Ugreen's NASync DH2300 brings eight-core performance and 64TB support to personal cloud storage. The device highlights a shift away from subscription services.

LoRaWAN tracker challenges Apple and Google location monopoly
Seeed Studio's new tracker uses public LoRaWAN networks instead of Apple or Google's systems, offering a privacy-focused alternative for item tracking.

Dyson’s New Purifier Tracks Your Movement to Direct Cool Air
Dyson’s latest purifier uses AI to follow you around the room, cooling only where you are. The Find+Follow Purifier Cool aims to save energy by avoiding empty spaces.

Hisense UR8 Brings RGB Mini-LED Tech to Mainstream TV Market
Hisense launches the UR8 TV with RGB Mini-LED backlighting for better color and brightness. Prices start at $1,300.

AI Outpaces Human Patching, Making Vulnerability Windows Obsolete
AI-powered bug detection finds vulnerabilities faster than humans can patch. The industry shifts from reactive patching to building resilient software from the start.

Microsoft tests user removal of AI models in Windows 11 Insider build
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 build that lets users uninstall AI models. The experimental build 26300.8553 also adds Start menu and search changes.

German 'Accidental' Spin-Off Builds Microscopic Filters for 6G and Space
A German research spin-off developed microscopic terahertz filters for 6G, satellite communications, and quantum computing. The company, Lepto, emerged unexpectedly from academic work.

Congressional Proposal Would Charge Electric Vehicle Owners $130 Annual Road Fee
A bipartisan bill in Congress would require EV and plug-in hybrid owners to pay $130 each year for road maintenance, targeting lost gas tax revenue.

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.

Windows 11 misses the mark on these key user requests
Microsoft's Windows 11 update leaves several user-requested features unaddressed, frustrating many. This article explores five key areas where the OS falls short.

What Android Users Need to Know Before Using Their Phone as a Car Key
Digital car keys on Android offer convenience but raise security questions. Learn how NFC and UWB work, what risks exist and how to stay safe.

Laptop Makers Return to 8GB RAM as Component Costs Bite
Dell and Acer introduced new laptops with 8GB RAM at Computex, reversing the 16GB trend. The shift aims to keep prices low amid ongoing component shortages.

Hermes Agent Brings Persistent Memory to Open-Source AI
A new open-source AI agent, Hermes Agent, introduces persistent memory, enabling long-term context retention across sessions. This development could reshape how developers build autonomous AI systems.

Why a Former Meta Engineer Bet on the Old Web Over AI
Craig Campbell passed on VC funding to launch a historical maps website. His gamble on the old school web is paying off while AI hype surges.

Female Founders Gain Alternative to VC With Reg CF Platform AQi
A PayPal veteran and a Navy officer launched AQi, an SEC-registered crowdfunding platform for women-led startups. It uses Regulation Crowdfunding to bypass traditional VC barriers.

Why Autonomous AI Fails Without a Body-Like Feedback System
AI systems that rely on pure autonomy often fail. A new framework compares AI to the human body, arguing that feedback loops build trust.