Sony’s AI Ghost Could Play Your Games For You
PlayStation is exploring a radical new form of in-game assistance. A patented “AI Ghost” could analyze your play and either show you the way or take full control to get you past a tough spot.
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Panera Bread Gets Hacked Again, 14 Million Customers Exposed
According to Mashable, the ShinyHunters hacking group has claimed responsibility for a major data breach at Panera Bread, compromising over 14 million customer records. The…
Judge Shuts Down Bid for Billions More in Google Privacy Case
According to Reuters, on Friday, January 30, a federal judge in San Francisco rejected a bid to hit Alphabet's Google with over $2 billion in…
That 1966 Fortune Cover Kid on the AI Era: “We’re on the Cusp”
According to Fortune, in August 1966, a 3½-year-old named John Scutieri became the youngest person ever featured on the magazine's cover. He was pictured using…
Custom AI Chips Are Rising, But Nvidia Isn’t Sweating Yet
According to CNBC, Broadcom's custom AI chip business is booming, with AI revenue hitting $20 billion, up 65% year-over-year. A Google Gemini engineer stated that…
FCC and California clash over Lifeline benefits for the dead
According to Ars Technica, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is pushing for a nationwide vote next month on new Lifeline eligibility rules, alleging that California's program…
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GE Vernova’s Gas Turbine Business Is On Fire
According to Utility Dive, GE Vernova's gas turbine orders surged a massive 74% year-over-year in the fourth quarter. The company's overall Power segment backlog, including…
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Microsoft’s AI-Driven Windows Overhaul: Navigating the Shift from User Control to Automated Assistance
The End of an Era: Windows 10 Support Termination Microsoft has officially drawn the curtain on Windows 10 support, compelling…
Western Digital’s New HDD Testing Lab and Toshiba’s 12-Disk Drive Push Storage Boundaries
HDD Market Evolution: Testing Innovations and Higher Capacities While solid-state drives dominate conversations about performance, hard disk drives remain the…
Oracle’s Cloud Ambitions Face Investor Scrutiny Amid $24 Billion Wealth Swing
Executive Communication Gap Triggers Oracle Stock Slide Oracle shares experienced significant volatility this week as executives failed to provide detailed…
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That Android Porn App Is Actually Ransomware
According to Infosecurity Magazine, a malicious Android app dubbed "Adult Player" is delivering ransomware to users who download it from third-party sources outside of Google…
Intel’s Panther Lake CPUs Are Here, and They’re All About AI
Intel has officially launched its Core Ultra Series 300 mobile processors, codenamed Panther Lake. Built on the Intel 18A process, they promise major performance leaps and are Intel’s first AI PC platform on this advanced node. Systems go on sale in January 2026.
That Android Porn App Is Actually Ransomware
A new Android ransomware app, “Adult Player,” masquerades as adult content but hijacks your phone. It secretly takes photos and demands $500 to unlock the device. Security researchers have found a way to remove it, but the threat is a nasty one.
Microsoft’s 2026 Support Cliff is Coming for Windows and Office
A wave of Microsoft products, including Windows 11 24H2 and the standalone Office 2021, are scheduled to reach their end-of-support dates in 2026. This means no more security updates, pushing users toward newer versions or subscriptions. The move highlights the accelerating update cycle and its cost
Claude Code’s Creator Reveals His 5-Agent Workflow
Boris Cherny, the creator of Claude Code at Anthropic, detailed his personal workflow on X. It involves running five AI agents simultaneously, using the slowest model, and a shared file that teaches the AI from its mistakes. Developers are calling it a watershed moment.
Galaxy S26 Price Hike Coming, But Maybe Not for the US
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series might see a price increase of $30 to $60 for its 256GB models, driven by soaring memory costs. However, a new report suggests the company may absorb those costs and keep US pricing flat. The first Galaxy Unpacked event for 2026 is rumored for February 25 in San Francisco.
Prologis Pushes 13-Building Data Center Campus in Rural Illinois
Prologis is seeking to annex 429 acres in Shelbyville, Illinois, for a new data center campus. The project, which would total up to 13 buildings, is meeting resistance from residents despite city support. The move is part of Prologis’s aggressive push into the data center market.
Garmin’s New Food Tracking Is a Big Deal, But There’s a Catch
Garmin has launched a major new nutrition tracking feature within its ecosystem. It includes macro tracking, barcode scanning, and AI-powered food recognition. However, access is locked behind the company’s Connect+ subscription service.