RAM is the new gold – why Costco is pulling memory from display PCs to halt a shoplifting surge

It used to be GPUs that might be shoplifted from display PCs on retailer shelves – now it’s high-end RAM.

Microsoft tells us Windows 11 has hit a billion users — and if you’re confused because you thought it was a failing OS, here’s what’s going on

Windows 11 has hit a billion users – and faster than Windows 10 – so how does that work given all the hate aimed at Microsoft’s newest OS?

Microsoft just upgraded Copilot AI and you might like these new features

Microsoft just rolled out Copilot upgrades that make it easier to pick up old chats, handle longer prompts, and use Copilot on Mac and iPhone. Some features arrive in waves, starting with memory in the US.
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DeepSeek AI search is the clearest sign it wants Google’s turf

DeepSeek is hiring for DeepSeek AI search, a multilingual, multimodal engine that could challenge Google’s search habit. The listings also point to persistent AI agents, signaling a broader push beyond chatbots.
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Mark Zuckerberg says it’s ‘hard to imagine’ a future without AI glasses – but there’s bad news from the metaverse

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg says the future is bright for smart glasses powered by AI, but the metaverse remains quiet.

If you hate AI clutter, Vivaldi’s new tab tiling is for you

Vivaldi 7.8 skips AI flash and focuses on faster tab tiling, letting you drag tabs into split views and open links straight into a tile, so your main page stays anchored while you compare.
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AI emotional connection can feel deeper than human talk, a new study warns

A study finds an AI emotional connection can feel deeper than human chat in fast, personal exchanges, especially when users think it’s a person. When labeled AI, closeness and effort drop.
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The viral Clawdbot AI agent can do a lot for you, but security experts warn of risks

Clawdbot can automate large parts of your digital life, but researchers caution that proven security flaws mean users should stop and listen before trusting it with sensitive systems.
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