iPhone 18 Pro gets a 7/10 iFixit rating: what the score really means
iFixit gives the iPhone 18 Pro a 7/10 repairability rating; we break down the score, the new variable aperture, and what it means for users.
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Nvidia CEO Dismisses AI Extinction Risk: What It Means for the Industry
Jensen Huang says AI has a 0% chance of ending the world. We break down the claim, the business motive, and the trade‑off between speed and safety.
Google’s Inside Agent Helped Disrupt the Record‑Breaking TeamPCP Supply‑Chain Campaign
Google’s undercover analyst infiltrated TeamPCP, letting the company warn victims and disrupt a massive supply‑chain hack spree.
Thermacell LIV 2.0 Review: What the Upgrade Actually Means for Your Yard
A detailed look at Thermacell LIV 2.0, its hardware changes, how metofluthrin works, and whether the higher price justifies the upgrade.
Why a Plain‑Text To‑Do App May Beat Your Fancy Productivity Suite
A look at Tasks.txt, the free Mac app that stores your to‑do list in a single text file, and why its simplicity matters for privacy and focus.
Meta’s Muse Raises Privacy Questions Even As It Shows Off New Mac Integration
Meta’s Muse AI assistant can read Mac notifications but struggles to explain its own data flow, sparking privacy concerns for everyday users.
AI’s double‑edged surge: vulnerability explosion meets regulation stand‑off
AI tools are flooding the security world with new bugs while CEOs clash over how—or if—to regulate the technology. What this means for developers and users.
AI hallucination nearly triggered a US naval boarding of a Chinese vessel
A faulty AI‑generated intelligence report almost led the US to board a Chinese ship, exposing the risk of hallucinating language models in defense operations.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Series 12: When the Premium Model Still Pays Off
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 adds longer battery, an Action button, and satellite messaging, but shares most health features with the cheaper Series 12. Find out who should buy which.
Adopt a Data Center Plushie: What the Squeal Says About Our Server Farms
A satirical plushie mimics data center noise, exposing the hidden costs of AI‑fuelled server farms and what it means for communities.