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A deep dive into the security and privacy vulnerabilities of smart home devices powered by AI. Learn how to protect your connected home as new technology emerges.

#SmartHome #Privacy #Cybersecurity #HelpNetSecurity
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/26/llm-iot-integration/
LLMs at the edge: Rethinking how IoT devices talk and act - Help Net Security
LLMs at the edge: Rethinking how IoT devices talk and act - Help Net Security
www.helpnetsecurity.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Lenovo's new Legion Go 2 gaming handheld gets powerful upgrades and a bigger battery, but it comes with a significantly higher price tag. Is it worth the cost?

#Lenovo #GamingTech #Hardware #TechReview #Handheld
https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/lenovo-legion-go-2-hands-on-powerful-upgrades-but-w
Lenovo Legion Go 2 hands-on: Powerful upgrades but with an even higher price
Lenovo Legion Go 2 hands-on: Powerful upgrades but with an even higher price
www.engadget.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Is dollar store tech a hidden gem or a waste of money? This CNET review of 10 bargain gadgets finds some surprising hits among the misses.

#Gadgets #ConsumerTech #PCWorld #TechReview
https://www.cnet.com/home/is-dollar-store-tech-all-junk-i-bought-10-gadgets-to-find-out/
Is Dollar Store Tech All Junk? I Bought 10 Gadgets to Find Out
Is Dollar Store Tech All Junk? I Bought 10 Gadgets to Find Out
www.cnet.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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A new era of ransomware attacks is targeting cloud infrastructure. What are the key vulnerabilities and how can businesses protect their data?

#Ransomware #Cybersecurity #CloudSecurity #MSSPAlert
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shinyhunters-claims-15-billion-salesforce-records-stole
ShinyHunters claims 1.5 billion Salesforce records stolen in Drift hacks
ShinyHunters claims 1.5 billion Salesforce records stolen in Drift hacks
www.bleepingcomputer.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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The future of work is here, and it's powered by AI. A look at how companies are leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and collaboration.

#FutureOfWork #AI #BusinessStrategy #Forbes
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/09/22/guiding-ai-adoption-how-tech-leaders-help-business-leaders/
Guiding AI Adoption: How Tech Leaders Help Business Leaders
Guiding AI Adoption: How Tech Leaders Help Business Leaders
www.forbes.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Think all Amazon reviews are trustworthy? Think again. Here's how to tell if that 5-star rating is legit or just clever marketing.

#AmazonTips #ReviewScams #SmartShopping
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/dont-get-tricked-by-fake-amazon-reviews-how-to-spot-real-ones
Don't Get Tricked by Fake Amazon Reviews. Here's How I Spot the Real Ones
Don't Get Tricked by Fake Amazon Reviews. Here's How I Spot the Real Ones
www.pcmag.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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New EU regulations on financial data sharing may block US tech giants from accessing consumer information. What does this mean for data collection and consumer choice as a whole?

#DataPrivacy #EU #Regulation #Geopolitics
https://www.techradar.com/pro/eu-plans-to-block-apple-google-meta-and-other-u
Europe aims to deny American tech firms a role in its financial data system
Europe aims to deny American tech firms a role in its financial data system
www.techradar.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Biotech startups are redefining innovation in 2025. From AI-driven diagnostics to sustainable bioproducts, this new era is reshaping healthcare and the environment. Dive into the trends driving this transformation.

#Biotech #Innovation #Healthcare #Sustainability
https://councils.forbes.com/blog/th
The Boom of Biotech Startups: The Dawn of a New Era
The Boom of Biotech Startups: The Dawn of a New Era
councils.forbes.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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New phishing campaigns are using "Contact Us" forms and fake NDAs to target companies, including small businesses. Learn how to protect your firm from these advanced social engineering attacks.

#SMB #Cybersecurity #Phishing #BusinessSecurity
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/29/phishing-manuf
Attackers use "Contact Us" forms and fake NDAs to phish industrial manufacturing firms - Help Net Security
Attackers use "Contact Us" forms and fake NDAs to phish industrial manufacturing firms - Help Net Security
www.helpnetsecurity.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Apple's new iPhone Air is incredibly thin and stylish, but what did they have to sacrifice to make it so sleek? Heres a hands-on review to see if the design is worth the cost.

#iPhoneAir #Apple #TechReview #MobileTech #CNET
https://www.cnet.com/videos/iphone-air-review-a-joy-to-hold-at-a-cost/
iPhone Air Review: A Joy to Hold, at a Cost - Video
iPhone Air Review: A Joy to Hold, at a Cost - Video
www.cnet.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Is your team ready for the next-gen cloud workspace? Windows 365 now delivers smarter, more resilient AI-powered Cloud PCs with enhanced security. Discover what's new in this game-changing update.

#CloudComputing #AIWorkplace #DigitalTransformation
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2025/0
Windows 365 brings resilient, AI-driven cloud productivity to more users
Windows 365 brings resilient, AI-driven cloud productivity to more users
blogs.windows.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Cybercriminals are using sophisticated attacks, including deepfakes, to target law firms and steal sensitive client data. Learn how to protect against these new growing threats.

#Cybersecurity #AI #Deepfakes #BusinessSecurity
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/23/law-firms-cyberthreats/
Cybercriminals are going after law firms' sensitive client data - Help Net Security
Cybercriminals are going after law firms' sensitive client data - Help Net Security
www.helpnetsecurity.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Looking for a new laptop? The latest models are smarter than ever with powerful AI features. Check out the best laptops of 2025 to find your perfect match!

#Laptops #TechReview #AI #ConsumerTech #PCMag
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-laptops
The Best Laptops We've Tested (October 2025)
The Best Laptops We've Tested (October 2025)
www.pcmag.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Apple may be opening the door to third-party smartwatches. iOS 26.1 beta reveals early signs of broader accessory support, including Notification Forwarding and easier pairing. Will this change the wearable landscape?

#iOS261 #AppleTech #Wearables #SmartwatchCompatibility
https://9to5mac.com/2025/0
iOS 26.1 hints at iPhone adding support for third-party smartwatches - 9to5Mac
iOS 26.1 hints at iPhone adding support for third-party smartwatches - 9to5Mac
9to5mac.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Think your data's safe at work? Boyd Gaming just confirmed a cyberattack exposed employee & personal info. Time to ask: when was your workplace's last security check?

#Cybersecurity #DataBreach #InfoSec
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/boyd-gaming-discloses-data-breach-after-suffering
Boyd Gaming discloses data breach after suffering a cyberattack
Boyd Gaming discloses data breach after suffering a cyberattack
www.bleepingcomputer.com
November 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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What if your organization's biggest risk isn't a competitor, but its AI talent being centralized? This piece sheds light on the hidden dangers of concentration in AI teams and why diversification matters.

#AI #TalentStrategy #RiskMgmt
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2025/09/03
The $300 Million Employee: When AI Talent Becomes Concentration Risk
The $300 Million Employee: When AI Talent Becomes Concentration Risk
www.forbes.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Private companies are selling powerful spyware to governments that can infect your device without you even knowing and monitor everything you do. It's a complex topic, but this article breaks it down very well.

#Spyware #Privacy #CyberSecurity #Tech
https://gbhackers.com/commercial-spyware/
Mapping the Web of Commercial Spyware: Targets and Attack Chains
A comprehensive new report spanning 2010 to 2025 reveals the ever-evolving landscape of commercial spyware vendors (CSVs).
gbhackers.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Two AI coding assistants accidentally wiped user code using hallucination logic. Reminder: AI can be helpful, but stay alert when it "thinks" for you.

#AICoding #StayVigilant #DevTools
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2025/07/ai-coding-assistants-chase-phantoms-destroy-real-user-data/
Two major AI coding tools wiped out user data after making cascading mistakes
“I have failed you completely and catastrophically,” wrote Gemini.
arstechnica.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Healthcare IT budgets are rising, but breaches and ransomware keep piling up. Resilience and vendor management are critical according to this article.

#HealthcareIT #Cybersecurity #RiskMgmt
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/11/resilience-top-healthcare-cybersecurity-risks/
Breaches are up, budgets are too, so why isn't healthcare safer? - Help Net Security
Top concerns in healthcare cybersecurity reveal risks from ransomware, vendor breaches, and weak defenses despite rising investments.
www.helpnetsecurity.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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PCWorld ranks cloud backup winners: iDrive, Backblaze, Livedrive - they've got features and reliability perfect for smaller IT budgets.

#CloudBackup #DataProtection #TechTips
https://www.pcworld.com/article/407149/online-cloud-backup-services-carbonite-idrive-backblaze-livedrive.html
5 expert-tested cloud backup services you can count on
We review the best cloud backup services so you can find the right solution for keeping a safe, offsite copy of your data should disaster strike.
www.pcworld.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Google Translate is entering the language learning game! With new AI-powered practice tools and live conversation features, it's taking on apps like Duolingo. Where will you learn your next new language?

#GoogleTranslate #AI #LanguageLearning #EdTech
https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/26/google-transla
October 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Copilot can now look at images in your docs and tell you what’s in them.

Seriously.

Drop in a PDF, PowerPoint, or Word doc, and just ask:

👉 “What’s in the image on page 4?”
👉 “What’s this chart showing?”
👉 “What changed between this and the last version?”

Copilot will actually look at
October 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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October 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Is AI conscious? Microsoft's AI chief, Mustafa Suleyman, calls it a "dangerous illusion." He says AI should be a tool, not a personality.

#AI #AIEthics #Microsoft
https://www.wired.com/story/microsofts-ai-chief-says-machine-consciousness-is-an-illusion/
Microsoft’s AI Chief Says Machine Consciousness Is an ‘Illusion’
Mustafa Suleyman says that designing AI systems to exceed human intelligence—and to mimic behavior that suggests consciousness—would be “dangerous and misguided.”
www.wired.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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October 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM