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TikTok, #freedom edition
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Intel and AMD trusted enclaves, the backbone of network security, fall to physical attacks
In the age of cloud computing, protections baked into chips from Intel, AMD, and others are essential for ensuring confidential data and sensitive operations can’t be viewed or manipulated by attackers who manage to compromise Read more…
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DeepSeek tests “sparse attention” to slash AI processing costs
Ever wonder why ChatGPT slows down during long conversations? The culprit is a fundamental mathematical challenge: processing long sequences of text requires massive computational resources, even with the efficiency tricks that companies have already deployed. Read more…
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Refurbished Sonos headphones, speakers, and soundbars are up to 25 percent off right now
You can get the Era 100 for just $134. | Image: The Verge With the impact of President Trump’s tariffs leading to higher prices on Sonos gear, scoring a deal feels extra special. Right now, Read more…
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You can now preorder LG’s 6K 32-inch Thunderbolt 5 display for $2,000
LG’s UltraFine 32U990A display is nearly here after debuting at CES 2025. | Image: LG LG first announced its new 32-inch UltraFine monitor at CES 2025. The company still bills it as the “world’s first Read more…
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Let’s talk security: Answering your top questions about Android developer verification
Posted by Matthew Forsythe, Director, Product Management, Android App Safety Android recently announced developer verification, an extra layer of security that deters bad actors and makes it harder for them to spread harm. Developer feedback is Read more…
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Imgur is blocking users in the UK
The image-sharing site Imgur has shut off access to UK users after the country’s data watchdog warned the platform of a fine, as reported earlier by the BBC. In a post on Imgur’s help page, Read more…
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Microsoft is giving Copilot AI faces you can chat with
Here are some examples of the “Portraits” avatars available to select Copilot users. Microsoft is trying to make Copilot more approachable by giving the AI assistant an animated face to talk with. The experimental “Portraits” Read more…
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Beats redesigned its new Powerbeats Fit’s wing tip to be more comfortable and secure
Like the iPhone 17 Pro, the new BEats Powerbeats Fit earbuds come in orange. | Image: Beats Beats has announced a new version of the Fit Pro wireless earbuds that launched in late 2021, which Read more…
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OpenAI’s new social video app will let you deepfake your friends
A frame from a Sora 2-generated video. OpenAI has a new version of the Sora AI video generator that it launched at the end of last year, and it’s arriving today alongside a new social Read more…