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Governments grapple with the flood of non-consensual nudity on X

For the past two weeks, X has been flooded with AI-manipulated nude images, created by the Grok AI chatbot — and governments around the world are promising to take action.

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TechCrunch

Governments grapple with the flood of non-consensual nudity on X

Ars Technica

Michigan man learns the hard way that “catch a cheater” spyware apps aren’t legal

Spying doesn't become legal just because "cheaters" are the targets.

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Ars Technica

Michigan man learns the hard way that “catch a cheater” spyware apps aren’t legal

Engadget

Handwriting is my new favorite way to text with the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses

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Engadget

Handwriting is my new favorite way to text with the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses

Engadget

IXI’s autofocusing lenses are almost ready to replace multifocal glasses

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Engadget

IXI’s autofocusing lenses are almost ready to replace multifocal glasses

Ars Technica

Wi-Fi advocates get win from FCC with vote to allow higher-power devices

FCC says new category of devices "can operate outdoors and at higher power."

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

Wi-Fi advocates get win from FCC with vote to allow higher-power devices

Engadget

Boston Dynamics unveils production-ready version of Atlas robot at CES 2026

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Engadget

Boston Dynamics unveils production-ready version of Atlas robot at CES 2026

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Engadget

Razer put a waifu in a bottle at CES 2026

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Engadget

Razer put a waifu in a bottle at CES 2026

Engadget

YouTube will let you exclude Shorts from search results

2 hours ago

Engadget

YouTube will let you exclude Shorts from search results

Ars Technica

High RAM prices mean record-setting profits for Samsung and other memory makers

SK Hynix and Micron are also riding high on the AI industry's demand for RAM.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

High RAM prices mean record-setting profits for Samsung and other memory makers

Engadget

Hands-on with Fender Audio's headphones and speakers at CES 2026

2 hours ago

Engadget

Hands-on with Fender Audio's headphones and speakers at CES 2026

WIRED

MAGA Is Already Rewriting the ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

The federal government’s narrative of the Minneapolis shooting conflicts wildly with video footage of the incident shared online.

2 hours ago

WIRED

MAGA Is Already Rewriting the ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

WIRED

Best Bird Feeders With Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2026)

These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Best Bird Feeders With Cameras, Tested and Reviewed (2026)

TechCrunch

Critics pan spyware maker NSO's transparency claims amid its push to enter US market

The infamous spyware maker released a new transparency report claiming to be a responsible spyware maker, without providing insight into how the company dealt with problematic customers in the past.

3 hours ago

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Critics pan spyware maker NSO's transparency claims amid its push to enter US market

TechCrunch

I watched LG's new home robot CLOid do laundry but I have questions

CES is always chock-full of robots, and this year electronics giant LG announced a new bot, dubbed CLOid, that it claims will revolutionize household chores (as in, you won't have to do them anymore).

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I watched LG's new home robot CLOid do laundry but I have questions

Ars Technica

These dogs eavesdrop on their owners to learn new words

“Under the right conditions, some dogs present behaviors strikingly similar to those of young children.”

4 hours ago

Ars Technica

These dogs eavesdrop on their owners to learn new words

WIRED

AI Devices Are Coming. Will Your Favorite Apps Be Along for the Ride?

Tech companies are calling AI the next platform. But some developers are reluctant to let AI agents stand between them and their users.

4 hours ago

WIRED

AI Devices Are Coming. Will Your Favorite Apps Be Along for the Ride?

Ars Technica

Grok assumes users seeking images of underage girls have “good intent”

Expert explains how simple it could be to tweak Grok to block CSAM outputs.

4 hours ago

Ars Technica

Grok assumes users seeking images of underage girls have “good intent”

TechCrunch

Internet collapses in Iran amid protests over economic crisis

Internet monitoring firms and experts say Iran’s internet has almost completely shut down, as protests spread through major cities.

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TechCrunch

Internet collapses in Iran amid protests over economic crisis

TechCrunch

OpenAI to acquire the team behind executive coaching AI tool Convogo

OpenAI is acquiring the team behind executive coaching AI tool Convogo in an all-stock deal, adding to the firm's M&A spree.

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OpenAI to acquire the team behind executive coaching AI tool Convogo

TechCrunch

Anduril's Palmer Luckey thinks the future of tech is in the past

Luckey, who initially made his fortune in VR and now runs the defense contractor Anduril, and Ohanian both seemed to agree: Stuff was better in the old days.

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Anduril's Palmer Luckey thinks the future of tech is in the past

Ars Technica

ChatGPT Health lets you connect medical records to an AI that makes things up

New feature will allow users to link medical and wellness records to AI chatbot.

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Ars Technica

ChatGPT Health lets you connect medical records to an AI that makes things up

WIRED

How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.

5 hours ago

WIRED

How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance

WIRED

People Are Using AI to Falsely Identify the Federal Agent Who Shot Renee Good

Online detectives are inaccurately claiming to have identified the federal agent who shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minnesota based on AI-manipulated images.

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WIRED

People Are Using AI to Falsely Identify the Federal Agent Who Shot Renee Good

WIRED

Google Is Adding an ‘AI Inbox’ to Gmail That Summarizes Emails

New Gmail features, powered by the Gemini model, are part of Google’s continued push for users to incorporate AI into their daily life and conversations.

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WIRED

Google Is Adding an ‘AI Inbox’ to Gmail That Summarizes Emails