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Jan 28 • 3 months ago

Google begins rolling out Chrome's "Auto Browse" AI agent today

The Auto Browse agent is available to AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers, but there are some limits. ...

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Jan 28 • 3 months ago

I bought "Remove Before Flight" tags on eBay in 2010—it turns out they're from Challenger

"This is an attempt to learn more..." ...

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Jan 28 • 3 months ago

Why reviving the shuttered Anthem is turning out tougher than expected

Despite proof-of-concept video, EA's Frostbite Engine servers are difficult to pick apart. ...

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Jan 28 • 3 months ago

US cyber defense chief accidentally uploaded secret government info to ChatGPT

Congress recently grilled the acting chief on mass layoffs and a failed polygraph. ...

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Jan 28 • 3 months ago

A WB-57 pilot just made a heroic landing in Houston after its landing gear failed

"A thorough investigation will be conducted by NASA into the cause." ...

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Jan 28 • 3 months ago

Supreme Court to decide how 1988 videotape privacy law applies to online video

Salazar v. Paramount hinges on video privacy law's definition of "consumer." ...

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Jan 28 • 3 months ago

There's a rash of scam spam coming from a real Microsoft address

Abusing Microsoft's reputation may make scam harder to spot. ...

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Jan 28 • 3 months ago

TikTok users “absolutely justified” for fearing MAGA makeover, experts say

TikTok’s tech issues abound as censorship fears drive users to delete app. ...

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Jan 28 • 3 months ago

Dozens of CDC vaccination databases have been frozen under RFK Jr.

Anti-vaccine Kennedy may be "enacting a self-fulfilling prophecy," expert says. ...

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Jan 27 • 3 months ago

Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

Apple renews certificates for old iOS versions to keep the lights on longer. ...

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Jan 27 • 3 months ago

Volvo invented the three-point seat belt 67 years ago; now it has improved it

The EX60 senses a passenger's size and weight, determining how much force to use. ...

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Jan 27 • 3 months ago

AI Overviews gets upgraded to Gemini 3 with a dash of AI Mode

AI Overviews may get it right more often with the move to Gemini 3. ...

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