Are you actually using AI on your PC?


AI is everywhere now, or at least that is what the industry keeps telling us. It is in browsers, search engines, image editors, office suites, developer tools, Windows, phones, and soon enough, probably your toaster. But there is a difference between AI being available and AI becoming part of your...

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Europe fines Temu $232 million over illegal and unsafe product listings


The European Commission has announced its second fine ever against an international company for violating the Digital Services Act. Temu, the controversial Chinese online marketplace for low-cost products, was found to have played a role in the sale of illegal goods that could have harmed consumers in the European Union.

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DRAM coolers make a comeback: G.Skill and Cooler Master unveil DDR5 kits with built-in fans


MasterDimm AC features what Cooler Master describes as "noise-optimized" blower fans that operate relatively quietly, with a maximum noise level of 35 dB at full speed. The companies claim that the patent-pending design can reduce operating memory temperatures by up to 15°C, helping ensure sustained performance, improved signal integrity, and...

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Creative launches Sound Blaster AE-X for high-end audio enthusiasts


The Sound Blaster AE-X uses the same PCIe x1 interface as the previous model, though the underlying hardware appears to be on a different level. The new card leverages an ESS Sabre DAC (ES9039Q2M), which Creative says is engineered to deliver clearer sound, low harmonic distortion, and high dynamic range....

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The ad-tracking industry is exposing US soldiers on the battlefield


In a recently disclosed letter, Centcom said it had received "multiple threat reports concerning adversary exploitation of commercial location data to target or surveil US personnel in theater." It is also the first time the military has formally acknowledged that data broker feeds are being used against US forces in...

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New 7-Zip security flaw could put hundreds of millions of systems at risk


A recently disclosed security flaw could turn 7-Zip into a powerful tool for cybercriminals seeking to spread malware online and compromise large numbers of PCs. The free file archiver, which has repeatedly been affected by critical vulnerabilities, contains a bug in the way it handles NTFS-based volume image files. Victims...

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Windows BitLocker exploit sparks messy feud between Microsoft and the researcher who exposed it


The issue centers on a zero-day exploit called "YellowKey," published earlier this month by a security researcher known as Chaotic Eclipse, also known online as Nightmare-Eclipse. The proof of concept demonstrates a method for accessing BitLocker-encrypted drives on Windows 11 using a USB device.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 confirmed for October 23, brings the series to Korea


Pre-orders are now open for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, not to be confused with the seminal 2007 title, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The next entry in the best-selling first-person shooter franchise will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, Battle.net, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23.

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Google engineer arrested for using internal search data to win $1.2 million on Polymarket


Spagnuolo, an Italian citizen who lives in Switzerland, was arrested on Wednesday and hauled before a federal judge in New York. Prosecutors say he made roughly $1.2 million by betting on outcomes he already knew.

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TP-Link's first Wi-Fi 8 router is coming, if the FCC allows it


TP-Link has been laying the groundwork for this announcement since last year, when it said it had completed successful Wi-Fi 8 trials using a prototype device. That test, conducted with an unnamed partner, validated both the Wi-Fi 8 beacon and data throughput, which the company described at the time as...

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