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New SSD Lets Users Wipe Data Remotely via Built-in 4G
Teamgroup’s latest SSD includes a 4G modem for wireless remote destruction. The feature lets owners erase data from anywhere, expanding security options for portable storage.

Microsoft Unveils Desktop AI Dev Box That Runs 120B-Parameter Models Locally
Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box lets developers run large AI models on local hardware with 128GB unified memory, bypassing cloud costs. The device challenges the per-token pricing model that has dominated AI economics since ChatGPT's launch.

Chrome Quietly Stored AI Data on Your Hard Drive Without Asking
Google stored a 4GB AI model file on Chrome users' hard drives without clear consent, raising privacy and storage concerns.

Vertu Launches Foldable Phone With Dedicated AI Agent
Luxury phone maker Vertu returns with the AlphaFold foldable and its new Hermes AI assistant for wealthy buyers.

Public Opposition to AI Data Centers Grows as NIMBY Sentiment Spreads
A new survey shows Americans strongly oppose AI data centers near homes, citing noise, energy use and property value concerns. The backlash challenges Big Tech’s expansion plans.

Ransomware Gang Uses Fake IT Workers for In-Person Attacks
Silent Ransom Group sends fake IT workers to law firms to steal data in person before deploying ransomware.

Tiny Space Laser Station Aims to Replace Subsea Internet Cables
A new compact optical ground station uses lasers to beam data from space, challenging the vulnerabilities of traditional subsea and terrestrial cables.

Your Smart TV Is Feeding the AI Scraping Machine
Smart TVs are being repurposed as nodes in the AI data scraping economy, raising serious privacy and ethical questions. Here's what it means for consumers.

Wired Internet Without the Cables: The Rise of Powerline and MoCA Adapters
Powerline and MoCA adapters let homes get wired speeds without Ethernet cables. Improved tech makes them reliable for gaming and remote work.

Starlink Mini Battery Version Spotted in Firmware Code
New firmware code suggests SpaceX is developing a Starlink Mini dish with a built-in battery, enabling truly portable satellite internet for remote work and emergencies.

New SSD Side-Channel Attack Lets Websites Spy on User Activity
Researchers uncover a technique that exploits SSD access patterns to track user behavior online. The attack requires specific conditions but raises fresh privacy concerns.

ChatGPT Slack Integration Automates Weekly Status Reports
OpenAI's ChatGPT can now turn Slack conversations into structured weekly reports with summaries and action items.

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.

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.

Intel Unveils Massive Memory AI Chip for Data Centers
Intel reveals its next-gen data center GPU with up to 480GB of LPDDR5X memory at Computex.

GitHub Confirms Breach of 3800 Repos via Malicious VSCode Extension
GitHub says 3,800 repositories were compromised by a malicious VSCode extension. The attack stole credentials and may have spread further.

Android Users Overlook Built-In Storage Tools That Clear Space Without Apps
Many Android users ignore preinstalled storage management features. These tools can free up space without third-party apps. Here is how they work.

Team Boosts Filesystem Speed 47x by Removing It
A development team achieved a 47x performance improvement by eliminating the filesystem and using a direct I/O approach, challenging common assumptions about storage design.

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.

Microsoft Finally Lets Windows 11 Users Customize the Right-Click Menu
Microsoft is testing a new feature that allows Windows 11 users to configure the right-click context menu, addressing a long-standing complaint about the operating system.