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Proton Mail Adds Dark Web Monitoring for Paid Users

The feature will alert you when it finds your info and offer tips on mitigating your risk.

By Emily Price

Explicit Internet Memes Are Breaking the US Child Sexual Abuse Reporting System

The images can be so 'graphic' that they're reported to the NCMEC's CyberTipline in droves, bogging down a bare-bones system that's also battling a rise in AI-generated imagery.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Grindr Sued for Sharing Users' HIV Status With Third Parties

The app also disclosed information such as users' height, weight, and sexual orientation.

By Emily Price

Meta Opens Its VR Operating System to Third-Party Manufacturers

Asus, Lenovo, and Microsoft will be the first to make headsets powered by Meta's OS.

By Josh Hendrickson

The 10 Worst Things About Windows 11

We like the clean design and improved performance of Microsoft's latest operating system, but it still suffers from its fair share of issues. Here's what people gripe about the most.

By Michael Muchmore

Russia Sentences Meta Communications Director to 6 Years in Absentia

Andy Stone is accused of 'publicly defending terrorism' after Meta allowed 'forms of political expression that would normally violate our rules' following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

By Joe Hindy

Energy-Hungry AI Is Eating the Planet. But Is It Also Humanity's Best Hope?

AI has the potential to help humanity build a more sustainable future, but not until we address its monstrous carbon footprint. Experts from MIT and the University of California weigh in.

By Kate Irwin

Avoid the Trash Heap: 17 Creative Uses for an Old Computer

Don't junk that ancient laptop or desktop! With just a bit of extra effort, you can transform an old gaming PC into a NAS, experiment with a new OS, build your own security cam, and more.

By Eric Griffith

Meta AI's Keystroke Tracking Offers Loophole to Dodge Its Image Censors

Meta's Llama 3 AI won't make an image of a specific person—unless you pause while typing out the name.

By Kate Irwin

Samsung Drops Prices on Last Year's Flagship Galaxy Phones (With a Catch)

The Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra are all available at a significant discount if you buy them through Samsung's refurb program.

By Iyaz Akhtar

Tinder Will Let Users Share Date Details, Profiles With a Time-Sensitive Link

Tinder is releasing a new 'Share My Date' feature that allows users to quickly send date locations and profiles to family or friends, even if the recipients don't use the app.

By Kate Irwin

Apple's AI Will Work Without an Internet Connection

Rumors point to the first iteration of the technology running entirely on the device's hardware.

By Emily Price

Apple Reportedly Getting Rid of Its FineWoven Cases and Watch Bands

The eco-friendly cases are prone to durability issues.

By Emily Price

The Tesla Price Cuts Keep Coming, This Time on Its Full Self Driving Feature

Autonomous driving options on Tesla's EVs will now set you back $8,000 in the US, down from $12,000, which may not sit well with those who recently added FSD at the higher price.

By Emily Price

Microsoft's New AI Tool Can Create Realistic Deepfakes Using Just a Photo

VASA-1 might potentially be used for companionship bots in the future.

By Emily Price

Sweepstakes: Rate Your Routers and Network Attached Storage (NAS) at Work and Home to WIN

Want a chance to take home $250? Tell us all about the router and NAS device you use at your home network or major work installation (IT managers, we need you).

Tesla Lowers Prices Again, Ditches Referral Program

Tesla drops the price tag for its Model Y, Model S, and Model X vehicles by $2,000 in the US.

By Emily Price

House Approves Bill Banning TikTok in the US (Again)

Congress tries again with a TikTok ban, this time bundling it into a foreign aid package.

By Emily Price

Google Working on New Parental Control That Prevents Kids From Sending Texts

The control will require kids to get parental approval before sending some messages.

By Emily Price

Apple to Overhaul MacOS Calculator App Design, Add Calculation History

Apple is expected to announce the update at WWDC in June.

By Emily Price