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Lenovo Probes Gray Market Piracy Allegations Tied to G10 Handheld
Lenovo investigates claims its China-only G10 handheld is being used for piracy. Third parties may pre-load illicit games to hike gray market prices.

Study Finds Politeness in AI Prompts Can Impact Model Accuracy
Research reveals that prompt tone significantly influences LLM accuracy. Polite prompts may boost performance while impolite ones degrade it.

Italian Council Slaps 200% Tax on Data Centers in Farmland
An Italian regional council imposed a 200% tax on data centers built in agricultural zones to steer development toward abandoned industrial areas and reduce environmental harm.

Threads Tests AI Fact-Check Feature Similar to Grok
Threads is testing an AI fact-check feature that lets users ask @meta.ai to verify claims in posts, mirroring X's Grok tool.

Microsoft Warns AI Chatbots Are Steering Users to Malicious Sites
Microsoft warns that AI chatbots may direct users to malicious websites as threat actors adapt social engineering. Users should verify links carefully.

eBay Rejects GameStop Takeover Bid, Calls Offer 'Not Credible'
eBay dismissed GameStop's $4.5 billion acquisition offer as 'not credible,' setting up a potential hostile takeover battle.

Pope's AI Encyclical Highlights Shareholder Push for Oversight
Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on AI affirms that technology is never neutral and validates investor-led efforts to hold tech companies accountable for AI oversight.

Claude Code's Hidden Configuration Options Reveal Deeper Developer Control
A developer has documented undocumented configuration settings for Anthropic's Claude Code tool, revealing advanced customization options beyond official docs.

Attackers Exploit Hidden Vulnerabilities, Experts Warn
Many organizations overlook critical security blind spots. Attackers increasingly target these gaps, bypassing traditional defenses. Experts urge continuous visibility and proactive monitoring.

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.

Why Companies Are Quietly Bringing Back Workers After AI Replacements
After replacing staff with AI, many firms are now rehiring humans to fix errors and ensure safe, reliable operations. Human oversight is proving essential.

AI Transcription: Free Tools Now Rival Paid Software for Most Users
Testing reveals that free AI transcription tools have improved dramatically. Paid services offer marginal gains in accuracy for most users.

EU Forces Return of User-Replaceable Batteries in Smartphones
New EU regulations require smartphones and tablets to have user-replaceable batteries, aiming to boost repairability and reduce e-waste.

Ireland Probes Meta Over 'Dark Patterns' in Non-Algorithmic Feeds
Irish regulators are investigating if Meta uses deceptive design to discourage users from choosing chronological feeds over algorithmic ones.

Sony Revamps Flagship TVs with True RGB Display Tech
Sony launches Bravia 9 II and Bravia 7 II with True RGB technology, promising superior color accuracy and brightness over traditional LED TVs.

CFOs Push for AI Adoption but Demand Stronger Governance Frameworks
Finance leaders embrace AI for efficiency but worry about oversight gaps. New survey reveals most CFOs want clearer rules before scaling automation.

Why AI Agents Fall Short in Running Supply Chains Alone
AI agents need real-world data and human judgment to manage supply chains effectively. Over-reliance on automation risks costly errors.

Florida Sues OpenAI Over Alleged User Exploitation Tied to Mass Shooting
Florida sued OpenAI and Sam Altman over alleged deceptive practices after a mass shooter used ChatGPT to plan an attack at FSU.

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.

Substack Introduces Reply Rules to Give Writers More Control Over Comments
Substack's Reply Rules let writers control who can reply to comments, reducing spam and harassment.