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Proton Sheets launches as a private alternative to Google Sheets for businesses worried about AI snooping
Proton Sheets arrives as an encrypted, privacy first spreadsheet for teams that want collaboration without exposing sensitive data.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Palantir launches Chain Reaction to supercharge Americas AI infrastructure demands
Palantir has introduced Chain Reaction, a platform designed to coordinate energy and compute infrastructure as AI power demands surge.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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TEAMGROUP PD40 Mini External SSD delivers USB4 speed in a tiny package
TEAMGROUP’s PD40 Mini External SSD packs USB4 performance into a small, 22 gram body with 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB options.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Alpine Linux 3.23.0 climbs to new heights
Alpine Linux 3.23.0 brings apk-tools v3, linux-stable, /usr merge options, and a wide range of desktop and developer updates, making it a forward looking upgrade for lightweight Linux fans.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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OpenAI buys Neptune
OpenAI is buying Neptune to expand its ability to track and understand frontier model training in real time.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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AI boom kills Crucial as Micron shuts down consumer brand
Micron is shutting down its Crucial consumer business to focus on AI and enterprise customers which leaves the Crucial brand effectively dead.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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AI is rising but teamwork is breaking
A new Forrester study commissioned by Miro shows that companies are embracing AI but losing the teamwork needed to turn those tools into results.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Canonical brings Ubuntu Pro to WSL, giving Windows 11 users a fully supported Linux experience
Canonical is expanding its enterprise subscription to Windows users with Ubuntu Pro for WSL, adding long term security, compliance controls, and management features.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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FreeBSD 15.0 drops 32-bit PCs and chases the cloud instead
FreeBSD 15.0 leaves 32-bit PCs behind and leans into modern 64-bit hardware, cloud images, faster storage, and better desktop support, while polishing jails, security, and the toolchain for the next generation of BSD nerds.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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Parents warned as OpenAI’s new creepy Santa elf tool grabs photos of their children
OpenAI and NORAD added new holiday tools to the Santa tracker, but the elf photo feature is causing concern as parents upload images of their kids.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Linux 6.18 arrives with a flurry of fixes
Linus Torvalds has released Linux 6.18, packed with fixes across drivers, networking, audio, USB, and more.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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4MLinux 50.0 rolls out as the latest version of the minimalist distro
4MLinux 50.0 brings upgraded webcam support, classic utilities, new games, and full self reproducibility in a lightweight Linux package.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Solus 4.8 Linux release brings a new era for the independent distro
Solus 4.8 Opportunity updates the Linux distro with a new epoch, refreshed desktops, modern cleanup, and a stronger foundation for the future.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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Microsoft and Crocs team up on wild new Xbox Classic Clogs that look like a game controller
Xbox and Crocs have teamed up on a limited edition Classic Clog that looks like an Xbox controller, complete with molded joysticks, buttons, and a charm pack featuring major gaming franchises.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Lenovo launches Certified Refurbishment Services program to keep aging tech alive
Lenovo is rolling out Certified Refurbishment Services across Europe, offering businesses a way to revive aging devices with fresh warranties and renewed performance.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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OpenAI cuts Mixpanel loose after security scare sparks new questions about trust
OpenAI’s late-night Mixpanel breach disclosure raises questions about third-party security and whether developers can still trust the platform’s vendor ecosystem.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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CyberPowerPC warns gamers of steep PC price hikes as RAM and SSD costs explode
CyberPowerPC says soaring RAM and SSD costs driven by AI datacenters and tariff pressure will force gaming PC price increases on December seventh, creating tough timing for shoppers.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Newegg partners with PayPal to bring AI-powered shopping experiences to Perplexity and beyond
Newegg is partnering with PayPal to plug its product catalog into AI-powered shopping tools like Perplexity, letting customers buy directly inside those environments.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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High Tech Pet brings fully automatic Power Pet Roll-Up Door to modern smart homes
High Tech Pet has announced the Power Pet Roll-Up Door, a fully automatic WiFi-enabled smart pet door designed for DIY installs, large pets, and modern home aesthetics.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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Wyze Window Cam brings enhanced color night vision and simple indoor mounting to home security
Wyze’s new Window Cam delivers outdoor-style security from inside your home, offering enhanced color night vision, simple stick-on mounting, and local recording.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Klarna launches KlarnaUSD stablecoin in a surprising pivot toward crypto
Klarna launches its first stablecoin, KlarnaUSD, as stablecoin volumes surge and the company deepens its work with Stripe and Tempo.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Trump launches Genesis Mission, a Manhattan Project-level AI push that rewrites America’s tech future
President Trump has launched the Genesis Mission, a massive AI driven science initiative he is positioning as a modern Manhattan Project.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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McAfee says scammers are impersonating Apple and Nintendo this holiday season
McAfee Labs says scammers are copying big tech and luxury brands like Apple, Nintendo and Coach this holiday season. Here’s how to stay safe while shopping.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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Surfshark Multi IP and upgraded rotating IP aim to reshape online privacy for macOS users
Surfshark is adding Multi IP and an upgraded rotating IP for macOS users, giving privacy minded individuals more control over how their traffic appears online.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Emirates Group’s OpenAI partnership raises major questions about data control, government influence, and AI oversight
Emirates and OpenAI are partnering on enterprise AI adoption, but the airline’s government ownership raises tough questions about oversight, transparency, and data control.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM