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Logitech hacked Logitech confirms a cybersecurity incident tied to a zero-day vulnerability and says some internal data was copied but its products remain untouched.
14.11.2025 21:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ChatGPT group chats launch and they could be Slack’s worst nightmare ChatGPT group chats are rolling out in select regions and the feature already looks like a lightweight Slack competitor with shared conversations and built in AI help.
14.11.2025 02:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Silicon Power XPOWER XS90 arrives with extreme Gen5 speed for AI, gaming, and content creation Silicon Power’s new XPOWER XS90 Gen5 SSD delivers fast read and write speeds for AI, gaming, and content creation.
13.11.2025 23:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Taylor Swift tops McAfee’s Most Dangerous Celebrity list as deepfake scams surge Taylor Swift leads McAfee’s 2025 Deepfake Deception List as scammers use AI to run fake endorsements and giveaways.
13.11.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thunderbird 145 drops 32-bit Linux support as it embraces Exchange and modern email standards Thunderbird 145.0 is here, dropping 32-bit Linux support the same week Firefox did. The update also introduces Exchange support, DNS over HTTPS, and a long list of fixes.
13.11.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Satechi’s new OntheGo 7-in-1 Multiport Adapter packs a full workstation in your pocket Satechi’s new OntheGo 7-in-1 Multiport Adapter brings serious connectivity to the road with seven ports, 100W USB-C power, and MagSafe support.
13.11.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Proton might recycle abandoned email addresses and the privacy risks are terrifying Proton is considering recycling old email addresses that still receive misdirected mail and appear in breach data, raising serious privacy concerns.
13.11.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GPT 5.1 brings a smarter and more customizable ChatGPT experience OpenAI has released GPT 5.1 with better instruction following, upgraded reasoning, and new tone controls that make ChatGPT easier to customize for everyday use.
12.11.2025 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Apple’s new Digital ID could make passports feel old fashioned Apple’s new Digital ID lets users create a secure identity in Wallet using their U.S. passport rolling out to 250 TSA checkpoints nationwide.
12.11.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SparkyLinux 8.1 makes Debian 13 shine for everyday Linux users SparkyLinux 8.1 builds on Debian 13 β€œTrixie” with updated kernels and desktops, offering a dependable Linux experience that is easy to maintain.
12.11.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nitrux 5.0.0 proves Linux can be a great alternative to Windows Nitrux 5.0.0 trades KDE Plasma for Hyprland, improves speed and control, and positions itself as a serious Linux option for users ready to move on from Windows.
12.11.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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OWC unleashes Thunderbolt 5 power with StudioStack and Mercury Helios 5S OWC introduces StudioStack and Mercury Helios 5S, two new Thunderbolt 5 solutions bringing extreme speed and expansion to Mac Studio and other compact systems.
12.11.2025 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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qBittorrent 5.1.3 released for Linux and Windows qBittorrent 5.1.3 delivers important fixes for Linux, Windows, and macOS users. It now supports Wayland AppImages natively and improves accessibility, stability, and performance.
12.11.2025 01:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SoFi becomes first nationally chartered bank to offer crypto trading SoFi is now the first U.S. bank to let customers buy, sell, and hold crypto directly in the same app as their checking and savings, though the ease of access could lead to risky behavior.
11.11.2025 23:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kaspersky for Linux is here but you should NOT trust it Kaspersky is bringing its antivirus to Linux desktops. It may work as advertised, but the real question is whether Linux users should trust a company with political baggage.
11.11.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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iPhone Pocket is a wearable phone pouch for morons Apple and ISSEY MIYAKE created iPhone Pocket, a tiny wearable phone pouch for people who want to show off their iPhone even harder.
11.11.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Firefox 145 drops support for 32-bit Linux, marking the end of an era Firefox 145.0 introduces new privacy defenses, PDF note tools, and tab improvements while ending support for 32-bit Linux systems.
11.11.2025 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kyocera triple-lens AI depth camera could help robots stop fumbling tiny objects Kyocera has introduced a triple-lens AI depth camera that may help robots handle thin, reflective, and semi-transparent objects with better precision.
11.11.2025 05:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Minisforum MS-R1 is the mini ARM workstation Linux users have been waiting for Minisforum’s new MS-R1 is an ARM-based workstation with UEFI boot, dual 10GbE networking, and a PCIe slot, making it appealing for Linux users and lab builders.
11.11.2025 00:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Free ChatGPT Plus offer aims to help U.S. veterans transition to civilian life OpenAI is providing a free year of ChatGPT Plus to U.S. servicemembers and veterans who are in the process of leaving active duty. The goal is to make the move into civilian life a bit easier.
10.11.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The New Milk launches in Israel promising real dairy without cows A new product called The New Milk is rolling out across Israel, produced through fermentation instead of farming. Remilk and Gad Dairies say it tastes and behaves exactly like traditional dairy, but contains no lactose, no cholesterol, and is certified kosher-pareve. It’s showing up first in cafΓ©s before heading to supermarkets in 2026. Supporters call it the future of dairy. Critics say it’s science experiment milk.
10.11.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ookla’s new Speedtest Pulse puts Wi-Fi validation tools directly in the hands of technicians Ookla has introduced Speedtest Pulse, a technician-focused diagnostic device intended to verify Wi-Fi performance and solve network problems more reliably.
10.11.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nextdoor and Waze team up for real-time neighborhood traffic alerts Nextdoor is adding Waze-powered real-time traffic alerts so neighbors can talk about and avoid local delays.
10.11.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PorteuX 2.4 introduces COSMIC desktop but says farewell to Slackware stable PorteuX 2.4 introduces the COSMIC desktop for current users while officially ending the Slackware stable edition.
09.11.2025 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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MX Linux 25 β€˜Infinity’ ISOs now available as the Debian 13-based release arrives MX Linux has released version 25 β€œInfinity,” based on Debian 13 with updated desktops, installer improvements, and new system tools.
09.11.2025 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ADATA SR800 magnetic power bank SSD combines storage and charging for mobile creators The ADATA SR800 snaps fast external storage to a wireless charging power bank, letting you film longer and store more directly from your phone.
09.11.2025 01:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sling TV is mostly fixed now, but problems remain Sling remains a good streaming option for certain channels, but its DVR upgrade hasn’t been completely smooth. It’s better now, just not perfect.
08.11.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rocky Linux becomes NVIDIA’s preferred AI platform Rocky Linux from CIQ now includes the full NVIDIA AI stack, offering a faster path to GPU cluster deployment and raising new questions about vendor lock-in.
08.11.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meta is spending $600 billion on US data centers, and that’s going to reshape a lot of towns Meta is preparing to spend $600 billion building and expanding US data centers for AI. The economic boost is real, but so are the risks.
07.11.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Netflix is way worse for the environment than ChatGPT A new study shows streaming services create a bigger carbon footprint than AI chat tools, with YouTube and Netflix producing 42 grams of COβ‚‚ per hour.
07.11.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0