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2024-09-24 22:42:12

HP is embracing AI to the point that it plans on triggering a chatbot to pop up when users press CTRL + P to print documents. https://www.pcmag.com/news/hp-pressing-ctrl-plusp-will-one-day-trigger-our-ai-print-bot

2024-09-24 15:44:09

Kaspersky's antivirus software deletes itself across the US and installs UltraAV instead without notifying at least some customers. Some are frustrated and struggling to uninstall the new program. https://www.pcmag.com/news/kaspersky-antivirus-abruptly-replaced-with-ultraav-in-the-us-angering-users

2024-09-14 15:04:28

Have we gone from word processing and spreadsheets straight to Skynet? Not yet, but artificial intelligence is the hottest thing in computing, led by Microsoft's push for Copilot+ PCs. Here's what the "AI" in the AI PC is all about. https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/what-is-an-ai-pc

2024-09-13 13:11:54

A type of Android malware known as Android.Vo1d has infected an estimated 1.3 million TV boxes across 197 countries. https://www.pcmag.com/news/vo1d-trojan-malware-infects-13-million-android-tv-boxes-globally

2024-09-12 20:01:16

To prevent another CrowdStrike update fiasco, Microsoft is looking at creating a new platform within the Windows OS specifically designed for antivirus monitoring, nudging security products out of kernel. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-eyes-new-windows-security-layer-to-prevent-crowdstrike-repeat

2024-09-10 17:40:02

That's creepy: Ford has secured a US patent to serve targeted ads inside its cars based on user data, including conversations between passengers. https://www.pcmag.com/news/ford-patents-in-car-advertising-system-that-listens-to-passenger-conversations

2024-09-09 13:31:14

A new standard from the people behind Qi wireless charging for smartphones will come to induction cooktops first and may show up as an addition to countertops in a year or so. https://www.pcmag.com/news/cordless-blender-ki-standard-aims-to-unplug-small-kitchen-gadgets

2024-09-04 15:00:09

Starlink reluctantly blocks X for users in Brazil after initially stating it wouldn't restrict access to the site as Elon Musk's battle with Brazilian authorities rages on. https://www.pcmag.com/news/starlink-not-blocking-x-in-brazil-as-deadline-nears

2024-08-22 19:00:27

Starting in October, Twitch users will have to pay $7.99 for a Tier 1 subscription on any device. https://www.pcmag.com/news/stream-hike-repeat-twitch-bumps-subscription-price-once-again

2024-08-19 17:08:41

A new energy storage system at Porsche's Leipzig facility is now powering the plant with 4,400 used electric vehicle batteries. https://www.pcmag.com/news/porsche-powers-panamera-macan-plant-with-4400-used-ev-batteries

2024-08-06 15:29:05

PC maker Dell is conducting another round of layoffs that'll reportedly impact 12,500 workers. https://www.pcmag.com/news/dell-makes-cuts-to-boost-ai-pivot-reportedly-laying-off-12500-employees

2024-08-05 13:44:48

As it faces a lawsuit, CrowdStrike blames Delta for its 'IT decisions and response' to the outage caused by CrowdStrike cybersecurity software. https://www.pcmag.com/news/crowdstrike-delta-rejected-our-help-in-wake-of-windows-crash

2024-06-06 17:30:31

Adobe is facing backlash after the company's updated terms of use allow its machine learning tools to view and use customers' content to develop future Adobe products. https://www.pcmag.com/news/adobe-sparks-backlash-over-ai-terms-that-let-it-access-view-your-content

2024-05-30 16:56:27

Google is sticking with its plan to phase out older "Manifest V2" Chrome extensions, including uBlock Origin, starting next month. https://www.pcmag.com/news/google-to-start-disabling-ublock-origin-older-chrome-extensions-on-june

2024-04-03 14:31:53

Apple is facing accusations that it’s disciplining and even terminating employees for showing support to Palestinian people amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. https://www.pcmag.com/news/apple-accused-of-punishing-employees-for-showing-palestinian-support

2024-04-03 13:12:54

A devastating earthquake strikes Taiwan's east coast, sending shakes across the country.TSMC also halts production and evacuates some factories. https://www.pcmag.com/news/framework-pauses-production-earthquake-hits-taiwan