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    Japan's bullet train to debut high-tech private cabins, for an added fee

    A recently introduced Shinkansen high-speed train is set to add several exclusive private cabins over the next few months. According to a local report, these “private rooms” will include high-tech services designed to improve remote working conditions and internet performance. Travelers visiting Japan may also find the option appealing, although… Read Entire Article Source link More

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    PureMac is a new open-source macOS cleanup and app removal tool

    PureMac strips system cleanup back to basics, offering full app uninstallation with leftover file removal alongside tools for clearing caches, logs, and other clutter. It’s positioned as a free, open-source alternative to CleanMyMac, it runs on-device with no telemetry or subscriptions. Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Open-source tool decrypts all private data collected by Windows Recall on Copilot PCs

    Alexander Hagenah previously exposed issues affecting Windows Recall with his TotalRecall tool, prompting Microsoft to redesign the feature around stronger architectural principles. Now, the security researcher is once again highlighting Recall’s weaknesses with TotalRecall Reloaded. The updated tool can reportedly bypass protections in Recall and access private user data stored… Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Your Airbnb host might actually be AI

    The scale of this shift came into focus after an exchange at an Airbnb property near New York City, where an AI system speaking for hosts named Alexis and Peter responded to a guest message that appeared to test its system instructions. Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Steam might soon display 30-day price history for game deals

    Data miners recently unearthed Steam code suggesting the storefront could soon compare each game’s current price with prices from the previous 30 days, likely to warn users if developers recently raised prices ahead of a sale. Steam and other stores have offered similar warnings in Europe since 2023, but the… Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Spotify launches physical book sales, expands audiobook features

    Physical books may seem like an odd market for a tech-first company, but it is perhaps not as far-fetched once you dig in a bit. Spotify already offers audiobooks, and has grown its library from 150,000 titles to over 700,000 in just two years. Offering another way into books complements… Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Alienware launches $350 QD-OLED monitor with lower brightness to cut costs

    Alienware makes some of the best gaming monitors on the market, though they are not necessarily the cheapest. Now, the Dell-owned brand is taking a different approach by introducing a more affordable QD-OLED monitor with some unusual trade-offs in its hardware specifications. Getting a modern OLED panel for under $500… Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Duolingo stops evaluating workers based on how much AI they use

    In April 2025, von Ahn announced plans for Duolingo to become yet another “AI-first” company, meaning more of the technology being integrated into the platform and the eventual elimination of contract workers. This wasn’t a first for von Ahn: in January 2024, 10% of Duolingo’s contract workers were laid off… Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Netgear becomes first router brand exempt from FCC foreign-made ban

    In an April 14 update to the FCC Covered List, the agency said the Department of War had granted conditional approval for Netgear’s Nighthawk and Orbi router lines, as well as its CAX cable gateways and CM cable modems, through October 1, 2027. Netgear highlighted the decision in an SEC… Read Entire Article Source link More

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    DaVinci Resolve 21 beta adds photo editing and deeper AI integration

    DaVinci Resolve 21 beta pushes further into all-in-one territory, adding a dedicated Photo section that allows edition of still images using the same color pipeline that made Resolve a favorite for video. The update leans heavily on AI to speed up everyday work. Early impressions highlight how seamlessly the new tools fit into existing workflows. […] More

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    Malware campaign lures users with fake Windows Update website

    Malwarebytes recently uncovered a new malicious campaign targeting the Windows Update service. Focused on French-speaking users, the campaign uses layered obfuscation techniques to deliver multiple malicious payloads built with legitimate tools. The malware’s primary goal is to steal passwords and other sensitive user data. Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Capcom's Pragmata earns strong early reviews ahead of release

    Pragmata is drawing positive early reviews thanks to its inventive mix of third-person shooting and real-time hacking mechanics alongside striking futuristic visuals. The dynamic between its lead characters and the game’s strategic combat depth stand out as key strengths. Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Apple is testing four smart glasses designs as it prepares to challenge Meta Ray-Bans

    While Meta partnered with Ray-Ban to position its smart glasses as more lifestyle-oriented than experimental, Apple’s design philosophy remains distinctly in-house. In his Power On newsletter, Gurman notes that Apple is taking an independent approach, choosing to develop the product internally rather than collaborate with an established eyewear brand. Each… Read Entire Article Source link More

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    Microsoft is removing 32GB size limit for FAT32 volumes, this time for real

    Microsoft recently released a new preview build of Windows 11 for the Windows Insider channels. Users enrolled in the Insider program can now test a somewhat historic change: a new “hard” size limit for disk volumes formatted with the FAT32 file system. This long-anticipated update may improve compatibility and flexibility… Read Entire Article Source link More

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    External GPUs were always second best. CopprLink may change that

    Developed by PCI-SIG for high-bandwidth enterprise use, CopprLink provides a full PCIe 5.0 x16 interface with throughput of 32 GT/s per lane, or 64 GB/s of total bandwidth. That is four times the throughput of an OCuLink connection using PCIe 4.0 x8, one of the fastest eGPU options currently available alongside Thunderbolt. Read Entire Article […] More

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    Google will demote websites that hijack your browser's back button

    In a post on the Google Developers blog, the company said it is designating back button hijacking as a malicious practice. It added that engaging in any activity that alters the default back button behavior of web browsers will be considered an “explicit violation” of its spam policies, potentially leading… Read Entire Article Source link More

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