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Smart glasses are inevitable. CNET argues that while the tech is still proving itself, the form factor is already here. Would you wear your apps on your eyes?
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/googles-putting-it-all-on-glasses-next-year-my-demos-with-project-aura-and-more
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/googles-putting-it-all-on-glasses-next-year-my-demos-with-project-aura-and-more
February 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Smart glasses are inevitable. CNET argues that while the tech is still proving itself, the form factor is already here. Would you wear your apps on your eyes?
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/googles-putting-it-all-on-glasses-next-year-my-demos-with-project-aura-and-more
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/googles-putting-it-all-on-glasses-next-year-my-demos-with-project-aura-and-more
Amazon Ring is adding AI facial recognition, boosting security but raising privacy concerns. Where do you draw the line?
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/amazons-ring-rolls-out-controversial-ai-powered-facial-recognition-feature-to-video-doorbells
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/amazons-ring-rolls-out-controversial-ai-powered-facial-recognition-feature-to-video-doorbells
February 15, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Amazon Ring is adding AI facial recognition, boosting security but raising privacy concerns. Where do you draw the line?
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/amazons-ring-rolls-out-controversial-ai-powered-facial-recognition-feature-to-video-doorbells
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/amazons-ring-rolls-out-controversial-ai-powered-facial-recognition-feature-to-video-doorbells
id Software developers have voted to form a wall-to-wall union, including QA, artists, and engineers, setting a major precedent in gaming.
https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/doom-studio-id-software-forms-wall-to-wall-union-with-a-majority-of-employees-voting-in-favor-164808829.html
https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/doom-studio-id-software-forms-wall-to-wall-union-with-a-majority-of-employees-voting-in-favor-164808829.html
February 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM
id Software developers have voted to form a wall-to-wall union, including QA, artists, and engineers, setting a major precedent in gaming.
https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/doom-studio-id-software-forms-wall-to-wall-union-with-a-majority-of-employees-voting-in-favor-164808829.html
https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/doom-studio-id-software-forms-wall-to-wall-union-with-a-majority-of-employees-voting-in-favor-164808829.html
Roses are red, Violets are blue,
We love secure systems…
And working with YOU. 😉💻
❤️🔐 This Valentine’s Day, we’re in a committed relationship with strong passwords, secure networks, and our amazing clients. 💻
Happy Valentine’s Day from the IT Imagined team! ❤️
We love secure systems…
And working with YOU. 😉💻
❤️🔐 This Valentine’s Day, we’re in a committed relationship with strong passwords, secure networks, and our amazing clients. 💻
Happy Valentine’s Day from the IT Imagined team! ❤️
February 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Roses are red, Violets are blue,
We love secure systems…
And working with YOU. 😉💻
❤️🔐 This Valentine’s Day, we’re in a committed relationship with strong passwords, secure networks, and our amazing clients. 💻
Happy Valentine’s Day from the IT Imagined team! ❤️
We love secure systems…
And working with YOU. 😉💻
❤️🔐 This Valentine’s Day, we’re in a committed relationship with strong passwords, secure networks, and our amazing clients. 💻
Happy Valentine’s Day from the IT Imagined team! ❤️
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser slammed the AI hype, comparing it to “mad cow disease” and criticizing tech leaders. Do you agree?
https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/rockstar-co-founder-compares-ai-to-mad-cow-disease-and-says-the-execs-pushing-it-arent-fully-rounded-humans
https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/rockstar-co-founder-compares-ai-to-mad-cow-disease-and-says-the-execs-pushing-it-arent-fully-rounded-humans
February 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser slammed the AI hype, comparing it to “mad cow disease” and criticizing tech leaders. Do you agree?
https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/rockstar-co-founder-compares-ai-to-mad-cow-disease-and-says-the-execs-pushing-it-arent-fully-rounded-humans
https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/rockstar-co-founder-compares-ai-to-mad-cow-disease-and-says-the-execs-pushing-it-arent-fully-rounded-humans
Think SMS codes make your accounts secure? Cute.
Text-message MFA is a screen door for hackers—SIM-swapping loves it.
We’ll show you what to use instead so your MFA actually does its job.
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145 or visit www.ITImagined.com/contact-us
for a free consultation.
Text-message MFA is a screen door for hackers—SIM-swapping loves it.
We’ll show you what to use instead so your MFA actually does its job.
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145 or visit www.ITImagined.com/contact-us
for a free consultation.
February 13, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Think SMS codes make your accounts secure? Cute.
Text-message MFA is a screen door for hackers—SIM-swapping loves it.
We’ll show you what to use instead so your MFA actually does its job.
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145 or visit www.ITImagined.com/contact-us
for a free consultation.
Text-message MFA is a screen door for hackers—SIM-swapping loves it.
We’ll show you what to use instead so your MFA actually does its job.
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145 or visit www.ITImagined.com/contact-us
for a free consultation.
Cybersecurity consolidation is real. CrowdStrike & eSentire have expanded their partnership to integrate threat intel & AI-native protection. For businesses, this means tighter, more unified defenses against modern threats.
https://www.msspalert.com/news/mssp-market-news-crowdstrike-esentire-eset
https://www.msspalert.com/news/mssp-market-news-crowdstrike-esentire-eset
February 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Cybersecurity consolidation is real. CrowdStrike & eSentire have expanded their partnership to integrate threat intel & AI-native protection. For businesses, this means tighter, more unified defenses against modern threats.
https://www.msspalert.com/news/mssp-market-news-crowdstrike-esentire-eset
https://www.msspalert.com/news/mssp-market-news-crowdstrike-esentire-eset
Ever miss a great quote or URL because the slide changed too fast? Same.
With Microsoft PowerToys Text Extractor, just draw a box around the text on your screen and copy it instantly—no typing, no screenshots, no panic.
Want more productivity magic like this?
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With Microsoft PowerToys Text Extractor, just draw a box around the text on your screen and copy it instantly—no typing, no screenshots, no panic.
Want more productivity magic like this?
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145
February 12, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Ever miss a great quote or URL because the slide changed too fast? Same.
With Microsoft PowerToys Text Extractor, just draw a box around the text on your screen and copy it instantly—no typing, no screenshots, no panic.
Want more productivity magic like this?
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145
With Microsoft PowerToys Text Extractor, just draw a box around the text on your screen and copy it instantly—no typing, no screenshots, no panic.
Want more productivity magic like this?
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145
Tech's biggest winners of 2025 have been revealed. From AI video taking over social feeds to the rise of efficient wearable tech, this year reshaped how we interact with the digital world.
#TechTrends #AI #2025WrapUp #Innovation
https://www.engadget.com/techs-biggest-winners-of-2025-180000177.html
#TechTrends #AI #2025WrapUp #Innovation
https://www.engadget.com/techs-biggest-winners-of-2025-180000177.html
February 11, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Tech's biggest winners of 2025 have been revealed. From AI video taking over social feeds to the rise of efficient wearable tech, this year reshaped how we interact with the digital world.
#TechTrends #AI #2025WrapUp #Innovation
https://www.engadget.com/techs-biggest-winners-of-2025-180000177.html
#TechTrends #AI #2025WrapUp #Innovation
https://www.engadget.com/techs-biggest-winners-of-2025-180000177.html
The battle of the thin phones! Rumors suggest the upcoming iPhone Air will face stiff competition from a "Galaxy S25 Edge." If you're tired of bulky bricks in your pocket, 2026 might be your year.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-iphone-17-vs-samsungs-galaxy-s25-comparing-the-base-flagships
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-iphone-17-vs-samsungs-galaxy-s25-comparing-the-base-flagships
February 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The battle of the thin phones! Rumors suggest the upcoming iPhone Air will face stiff competition from a "Galaxy S25 Edge." If you're tired of bulky bricks in your pocket, 2026 might be your year.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-iphone-17-vs-samsungs-galaxy-s25-comparing-the-base-flagships
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apples-iphone-17-vs-samsungs-galaxy-s25-comparing-the-base-flagships
🛑 Hold up. That urgent call from the “CEO” asking for a wire transfer might be a deepfake, not your boss.
Voice-cloning scams are the new, scarier version of BEC, and they’re very convincing.
Learn how to spot the Deepfake CEO before your bank account disappears.
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145
Voice-cloning scams are the new, scarier version of BEC, and they’re very convincing.
Learn how to spot the Deepfake CEO before your bank account disappears.
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145
February 10, 2026 at 1:02 AM
🛑 Hold up. That urgent call from the “CEO” asking for a wire transfer might be a deepfake, not your boss.
Voice-cloning scams are the new, scarier version of BEC, and they’re very convincing.
Learn how to spot the Deepfake CEO before your bank account disappears.
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145
Voice-cloning scams are the new, scarier version of BEC, and they’re very convincing.
Learn how to spot the Deepfake CEO before your bank account disappears.
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145
Bitcoin has taken a tumble, dropping below the $100k mark. Analysts point to a mix of market cooling and profit-taking. Is this a temporary dip or the start of a crypto winter?
#Bitcoin #Crypto #Finance #TechNews
https://mashable.com/article/bitcoin-drops-below-100000-heres-why
#Bitcoin #Crypto #Finance #TechNews
https://mashable.com/article/bitcoin-drops-below-100000-heres-why
February 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Bitcoin has taken a tumble, dropping below the $100k mark. Analysts point to a mix of market cooling and profit-taking. Is this a temporary dip or the start of a crypto winter?
#Bitcoin #Crypto #Finance #TechNews
https://mashable.com/article/bitcoin-drops-below-100000-heres-why
#Bitcoin #Crypto #Finance #TechNews
https://mashable.com/article/bitcoin-drops-below-100000-heres-why
Google has released patches for 51 Android vulnerabilities, including two high-severity flaws currently under targeted exploitation. If you have a Pixel or Samsung device, check for the December security update now.
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/02/android-cve-2025-48633-cve-2025-48572
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/02/android-cve-2025-48633-cve-2025-48572
February 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Google has released patches for 51 Android vulnerabilities, including two high-severity flaws currently under targeted exploitation. If you have a Pixel or Samsung device, check for the December security update now.
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/02/android-cve-2025-48633-cve-2025-48572
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/02/android-cve-2025-48633-cve-2025-48572
It’s 2026 and people are still saving passwords in their browser. Bold. Very risky.
One unlocked laptop or a little malware and your logins are gone.
Skip the drama—use a real password manager.
Want help setting it up?
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145 or visit www.ITImagined.com/contact-us
One unlocked laptop or a little malware and your logins are gone.
Skip the drama—use a real password manager.
Want help setting it up?
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145 or visit www.ITImagined.com/contact-us
February 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
It’s 2026 and people are still saving passwords in their browser. Bold. Very risky.
One unlocked laptop or a little malware and your logins are gone.
Skip the drama—use a real password manager.
Want help setting it up?
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145 or visit www.ITImagined.com/contact-us
One unlocked laptop or a little malware and your logins are gone.
Skip the drama—use a real password manager.
Want help setting it up?
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145 or visit www.ITImagined.com/contact-us
McDonald's tried to use Generative AI for a Christmas ad, and the results were...unsettling. The ad was so poorly received it was pulled, proving that sometimes human creativity is still the best ingredient for connecting with customers.
February 7, 2026 at 6:01 PM
McDonald's tried to use Generative AI for a Christmas ad, and the results were...unsettling. The ad was so poorly received it was pulled, proving that sometimes human creativity is still the best ingredient for connecting with customers.
Running an unsupported server is like leaving your back door wide open.
Windows Server 2016 is hitting end-of-life, and the risk is real.
Use this moment to move to the cloud for better security and fewer late-night emergencies.
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145 or visit www.ITImagined.com
Windows Server 2016 is hitting end-of-life, and the risk is real.
Use this moment to move to the cloud for better security and fewer late-night emergencies.
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145 or visit www.ITImagined.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Running an unsupported server is like leaving your back door wide open.
Windows Server 2016 is hitting end-of-life, and the risk is real.
Use this moment to move to the cloud for better security and fewer late-night emergencies.
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145 or visit www.ITImagined.com
Windows Server 2016 is hitting end-of-life, and the risk is real.
Use this moment to move to the cloud for better security and fewer late-night emergencies.
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145 or visit www.ITImagined.com
Firefox version 146 introduces a new Windows backup tool and enhanced privacy features to block tracking. If you've been looking for a reason to switch browsers, this might be it.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3006869/firefox-146-adds-windows-backup-improved-privacy-and-security-fixes.html
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3006869/firefox-146-adds-windows-backup-improved-privacy-and-security-fixes.html
February 6, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Firefox version 146 introduces a new Windows backup tool and enhanced privacy features to block tracking. If you've been looking for a reason to switch browsers, this might be it.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3006869/firefox-146-adds-windows-backup-improved-privacy-and-security-fixes.html
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3006869/firefox-146-adds-windows-backup-improved-privacy-and-security-fixes.html
Google Translate now better understands slang and idioms with AI, making translations feel more natural and less awkward while traveling.
https://www.engadget.com/apps/google-translate-is-now-better-at-translating-slang-terms-and-idioms-using-ai-173428316.html
https://www.engadget.com/apps/google-translate-is-now-better-at-translating-slang-terms-and-idioms-using-ai-173428316.html
February 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Google Translate now better understands slang and idioms with AI, making translations feel more natural and less awkward while traveling.
https://www.engadget.com/apps/google-translate-is-now-better-at-translating-slang-terms-and-idioms-using-ai-173428316.html
https://www.engadget.com/apps/google-translate-is-now-better-at-translating-slang-terms-and-idioms-using-ai-173428316.html
Your IT budget is sweating. Is Copilot actually working—or just expensive?
If you’re not auditing usage, you’re probably paying for licenses no one’s using (looking at you, “just in case” users).
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145 or visit www.ITImagined.com/contact-us
for a free consultation.
If you’re not auditing usage, you’re probably paying for licenses no one’s using (looking at you, “just in case” users).
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145 or visit www.ITImagined.com/contact-us
for a free consultation.
February 5, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Your IT budget is sweating. Is Copilot actually working—or just expensive?
If you’re not auditing usage, you’re probably paying for licenses no one’s using (looking at you, “just in case” users).
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145 or visit www.ITImagined.com/contact-us
for a free consultation.
If you’re not auditing usage, you’re probably paying for licenses no one’s using (looking at you, “just in case” users).
📞 Call IT Imagined at 707-921-1145 or visit www.ITImagined.com/contact-us
for a free consultation.
Robotaxis are expanding. Waymo has added four new cities, bringing driverless rides to more streets and making autonomous commutes a daily reality for thousands.
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/waymo-adds-4-new-cities-to-its-roster-everything-to-know-about-the-robotaxi-service
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/waymo-adds-4-new-cities-to-its-roster-everything-to-know-about-the-robotaxi-service
February 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Robotaxis are expanding. Waymo has added four new cities, bringing driverless rides to more streets and making autonomous commutes a daily reality for thousands.
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/waymo-adds-4-new-cities-to-its-roster-everything-to-know-about-the-robotaxi-service
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/waymo-adds-4-new-cities-to-its-roster-everything-to-know-about-the-robotaxi-service
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February 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
📬 Did you catch our January e-newsletter?
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Is AI coming for accountants? AI is automating tasks like invoicing, shifting accountants from data entry to strategic roles—if they embrace the technology.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2025/11/17/leading-at-the-speed-of-change-how-technology-is-outpacing-organizational-readiness
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2025/11/17/leading-at-the-speed-of-change-how-technology-is-outpacing-organizational-readiness
February 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Is AI coming for accountants? AI is automating tasks like invoicing, shifting accountants from data entry to strategic roles—if they embrace the technology.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2025/11/17/leading-at-the-speed-of-change-how-technology-is-outpacing-organizational-readiness
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2025/11/17/leading-at-the-speed-of-change-how-technology-is-outpacing-organizational-readiness
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February 3, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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Don’t click that update. “ClickFix” attacks use fake Windows Update screens to spread malware. If your browser freezes and asks for an update, close it immediately.
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/30/week-in-review-fake-windows-update-fuels-malware-salesforce-details-gainsight-breach
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/30/week-in-review-fake-windows-update-fuels-malware-salesforce-details-gainsight-breach
February 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Don’t click that update. “ClickFix” attacks use fake Windows Update screens to spread malware. If your browser freezes and asks for an update, close it immediately.
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/30/week-in-review-fake-windows-update-fuels-malware-salesforce-details-gainsight-breach
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/30/week-in-review-fake-windows-update-fuels-malware-salesforce-details-gainsight-breach
Kindle's new "Colorsoft" e-reader is here, and reviews say it has a "very particular set of skills." If you read comics or magazines, color e-ink is a game changer.
https://www.engadget.com/mobile/tablets/kindle-scribe-colorsoft-review-a-very-particular-set-of-skills-for-a-price-140014961.html
https://www.engadget.com/mobile/tablets/kindle-scribe-colorsoft-review-a-very-particular-set-of-skills-for-a-price-140014961.html
February 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Kindle's new "Colorsoft" e-reader is here, and reviews say it has a "very particular set of skills." If you read comics or magazines, color e-ink is a game changer.
https://www.engadget.com/mobile/tablets/kindle-scribe-colorsoft-review-a-very-particular-set-of-skills-for-a-price-140014961.html
https://www.engadget.com/mobile/tablets/kindle-scribe-colorsoft-review-a-very-particular-set-of-skills-for-a-price-140014961.html