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Phone searches at the U.S. border are up. How to protect your privacy

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Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/BwD3zMA

State regulators let Seattle-based crypto vendor restart operations

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Regulators had also ordered Coinme, which operates in tens of thousands of sites, to refund $8.4 million to customers for unredeemed vouchers. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/pQxqnbP

DOGE Cuts and Borked Code Delay Important Energy Report

The ghost of Elon continues to haunt the federal government. from Tech News https://ift.tt/3glPsNY

Right-Wing Influencers Rejoice: Trump Admin Gives a Visa to Accused Russian Propagandist

Dave Rubin, Tim Pool, and Benny Johnson are probably thrilled. from Tech News https://ift.tt/WhL0v4l

Legendary Dev Loses His Mind Over AI Agent’s Unsolicited ‘Act of Kindness’

Just fuck you. Fuck you all. from Tech News https://ift.tt/SvhazkN

Federal government slashes Tri-Cities lab, then invests in it

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A new operation at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland is designed to run microbial analysis largely with artificial intelligence. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/CNfF8KB

Connectivity is the biggest bottleneck in digitising mines: Rajesh Dutta, Head IT, JMS Mining

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When Rajesh Dutta joined JMS Mining seven months ago as Head of IT, he stepped into an industry where digital transformation is still finding its footing. Having spent most of his career in manufacturing and consulting, underground mining presented a stark contrast, one defined by heavy machinery, regulatory constraints, and limited digital infrastructure. Yet, for Dutta, this gap represents a significant opportunity. The post Connectivity is the biggest bottleneck in digitising mines: Rajesh Dutta, Head IT, JMS Mining appeared first on Express Computer . from Tech News India: Latest Gadgets & Technology News Today https://ift.tt/NbLdyhn

Gmail to Let Users Change Their Addresses While Keeping Data

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In recent days, though, Google has quietly started to roll out a way for users to change their Gmail addresses ending with @gmail.com, and keep all their emails — no matter how old their account. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/AcCPn3H

Attackers Caused So Much Havoc Inside Rainbow Six Siege, Ubisoft Shut Down the Whole Game

Let's hope there's no lasting damage to the in-game economy. from Tech News https://ift.tt/yImwc9Z

‘This Will Be a Stressful Job’: OpenAI Is Hiring for a Position That Sounds Horrifying

Being OpenAI's "head of preparedness" sounds like a hellish way to make a living. from Tech News https://ift.tt/YaGVRMc

‘The past gives comfort’: Finding refuge on analog islands amid deepening digital seas

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As technology distracts, polarizes and automates, people are still finding refuge on analog islands in the digital sea. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/TqMSeBV

Worn down by worry, parents look longingly at Australia’s social media ban

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In Australia, surveys show that most parents support the new rules, while young teenagers have talked about using VPNs and other workarounds. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/c32HVD5

LG’s Monstrous 52-Inch 5K Gaming Monitor Will Swallow Up Your Desk

Bigger is better, right? from Tech News https://ift.tt/4aM7Wpr

South Park Writer Snagged ‘Trump-Kennedy Center’ Web Domains Months Ago

The writer has made a habit of acquiring official-sounding domains for satirical purposes. from Tech News https://ift.tt/Pmg802Z

Year Ender 2025 -Tech-driven trust: AI, data & governance at the last mile

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By Shikhar Aggarwal, Chairman, BLS E-Services Ltd. Financial inclusion in India has always hit the same two walls, which are reaching people beyond cities and getting them to trust the […] The post Year Ender 2025 -Tech-driven trust: AI, data & governance at the last mile appeared first on Express Computer . from Tech News India: Latest Gadgets & Technology News Today https://ift.tt/DPafM6s

GCCs in India must move from execution to ownership: Arvind Vaishnav, VP and Head of Philips Innovation Campus

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For years, GCCs in India were viewed primarily through the lens of scale and efficiency. Today, that narrative is being fundamentally rewritten. At Philips’ Bengaluru Innovation Campus, the conversation has moved decisively from cost arbitrage to ownership, impact, and IP-led innovation. The post GCCs in India must move from execution to ownership: Arvind Vaishnav, VP and Head of Philips Innovation Campus appeared first on Express Computer . from Tech News India: Latest Gadgets & Technology News Today https://ift.tt/xH65i0v

Chasing an economic boom, White House dismisses risks of AI

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The administration has downplayed concerns — from mass job losses to a potential financial bubble — as the president cheers high stock prices and faster growth. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/IT9D4O7

Waymo and Santa Monica Will Go To Court Over Public Nuisance Allegations

Residents claim that the vehicles' shrieking noises keep them awake. from Tech News https://ift.tt/GjIH5mR

2025 Was the Year I Couldn’t Believe My Eyes

Will anything online be real next year? from Tech News https://ift.tt/lZVeGXz

Video Game Addict Leaves Mountains of Trash in Hotel Room He Lived in for Two Years

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Hotel staff in Changchun, China, were horrified to find a bizarre scene in one of the rooms after a long-term guest checked out. Mountains of trash everywhere, used toilet paper lining the toilet walls, and an almost unbearable stench. Cleaning staff needed three days to clean and disinfect the room, but it still needs a lot of work before it can be used as accommodation again. This “guest from hell” had reportedly been living in the room for two years, hardly ever leaving the place and adamantly refusing to let cleaning staff inside. Most hotel workers didn’t even know what he looked like, because he didn’t even leave the room to get food, instead preferring to have it delivered to his room through an app. According to local news media, the unnamed eSports hotel specializes in accommodation for esports competitors and streamers, offering private rooms equipped with state-of-the-art gaming computers, high-speed internet, and special gaming chairs. After discovering the biohaza...

AI Gets the Blame for 55,000 Layoffs in 2025

In 2025, if you wanted to do layoffs, AI was a great option for pinning the blame. from Tech News https://ift.tt/T3QsJAp

OpenAI’s ChatGPT ‘Wrapped’ Is a Good Reminder to Check Your Privacy Settings

A chatbot never forgets (unless you opt out of memories). from Tech News https://ift.tt/8evA3VD

Larry Ellison Revives Paramounts’ Bid on Warner as His Son Hollows Out CBS News

They're probably promising Trump a producer credit. from Tech News https://ift.tt/Jh478WC

Building a data-driven, secure and future-ready manufacturing enterprise: Technology as a strategic backbone at Prince Pipes and Fittings

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In an exclusive conversation, Keyur Desai, Head IT, Prince Pipes and Fittings outlines the organisation's digital transformation journey that integrates ERP-led process discipline, data-driven intelligence, cloud scalability, strong cyber security, and practical AI adoption. The post Building a data-driven, secure and future-ready manufacturing enterprise: Technology as a strategic backbone at Prince Pipes and Fittings appeared first on Express Computer . from Tech News India: Latest Gadgets & Technology News Today https://ift.tt/FKrGWsz

He Got a Bunch of Money Again

Can you believe it? from Tech News https://ift.tt/USr7Z4A

Volkswagen’s Microbus-Style EV Will Not Come Back in 2026

Is it being paused, only to be quietly killed later on? from Tech News https://ift.tt/iOnAfl4

NORAD continues decades-long tradition of tracking Santa's trip around the world

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AP) — Sometimes kids drop the phone after hearing Santa won't show up if they're not asleep. Others who call the NORAD Tracks Santa hotline wonder if St. Nick will be able to find them. Adults who also remain devoted to the jolly figure said to deliver presents around the [...] from Weird News | KETK.com | FOX51.com https://ift.tt/pOgnxs8

OpenAI’s Stargate Data Center Approved in Michigan as American Anger Starts to Boil

The data center backlash has begun. from Tech News https://ift.tt/GFXZPwr

2025: Fascinated with Subsea Discovery

Our fascination with the depths of the ocean revealed itself in some of our most-read stories of 2025.What’s really down there? asked New Wave Media President Greg Trauthwein in his interview with Matt Grove, Regional Segment Manager Offshore at Seequent in September… from Marine Technology News News https://ift.tt/RojNv47

Trump Signs Executive Order Loosening Federal Cannabis Restrictions

The order won't legalize cannabis at the federal level. from Tech News https://ift.tt/OKm9bID

Feds pave the way for Big Tech to plug data centers right into power plants in scramble for energy

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Federal regulators will allow tech companies to effectively plug massive data centers directly into power plants. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/hX2K8Ys

Gemini Didn’t Make My Old-Ass Smart Speaker Feel Any Less Dumb

Gemini for Home has its perks, but I don't know that free users will feel the "next-gen" of it all compared with the old Google Assistant. from Tech News https://ift.tt/Q6mPwqy

What to know about bidding war between Netflix and Paramount for Warner Bros.

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Warner Bros. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/CkagvZi

Golden Software Makes Upgrades Grapher Scientific Package with Enhanced Templates

Golden Software, a developer of mapping, plotting, and visualization software, has enhanced the Template experience in its Grapher scientific graphing package with improved ease of use and an online Template library. The completely redesigned Template functionality streamlines data preparation… from Marine Technology News News https://ift.tt/7O2HZsU

OpenAI Defaults Free Users to Cheapest Model to Cut Back on Costs

They're betting people won't notice. from Tech News https://ift.tt/NTjcglt

Hyundai and Kia will repair millions of vehicles under a deal to fix anti-theft technology

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Automakers Hyundai and Kia have reached a settlement with dozens of states over anti-theft technology in models of their vehicles. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/ZG7MQWd

VW Closes German Plant for First Time Ever. Plant Will Pivot to AI Research

The auto industry continues its push into an AI-driven future from Tech News https://ift.tt/tAZkY4W

Weeks after huge layoff, Amazon makes new, smaller cut to WA workforce

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Amazon is laying off more than 80 employees but says the move isn't part of a broader trend. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/vyKXPpT

Tesla Is Testing Robotaxis Without Safety Drivers — or Riders

Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is testing its robotaxis without any safety monitors. from Tech News https://ift.tt/QOkZhDC

With new memoir, Tom Freston hopes to show young people there are multiple paths to success

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Tom Freston could tell endless stories about the formative days of MTV and late nights with rock stars. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/Dabyk2F

From switches to smart ecosystems: GM Modular’s digital transformation journey

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In an exclusive interaction with Express Computer, Khushru Mistry, Chief Technology Officer at GM Modular, shares how the company is pivoting from a traditional manufacturing entity into a technology-driven organisation. The post From switches to smart ecosystems: GM Modular’s digital transformation journey appeared first on Express Computer . from Tech News India: Latest Gadgets & Technology News Today https://ift.tt/ViKNIpz

The Netflix-Warner Deal Faces Increasingly Plausible-Sounding Government Opposition

Wait, is the government actually going to do something about this? from Tech News https://ift.tt/twHPLg2

Report: The Death of Charlie Kirk Led to a New Age of Bosses Policing Social Media

Experts tell the Washington Post that workers' social media behavior is on the minds of employers. from Tech News https://ift.tt/elzi9Tq

Google Has Taken Down AI-Generated Content Following Disney’s Cease and Desist

Disney has a licensing deal with OpenAI now, by the way. from Tech News https://ift.tt/jlq9a3X

Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains

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The commercial boom in artificial intelligence has sparked interest in humanoid robots. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/Yd1RCGI

Elon Musk Abandoned the Name ‘Twitter,’ This Startup Wants to Claim it

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Operation Bluebird is taking flight. from Tech News https://ift.tt/q8QaGtJ

El Salvador teams up with Elon Musk’s xAI to bring AI to 5,000 public schools

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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele says his administration is partnering with Elon Musk’s AI company xAI to bring artificial intelligence into more than 5,000 public schools. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/xbY4zn9

AlphaGeo UK Joins GeoAcoustics Ltd in Channel Partner Network

GeoAcoustics Ltd, a manufacturer of hydroacoustic systems, has signed a channel partner agreement with AlphaGeo UK, a specialist provider of integrated solutions for uncrewed and remote marine operations.The agreement enables AlphaGeo UK to represent GeoAcoustics’ full portfolio of sonar systems… from Marine Technology News News https://ift.tt/YAKO0qo

Marco Rubio Orders State Dept to Stop Using Calibri Font in Anti-DEI Push

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“Switching to Calibri achieved nothing except the degradation of the department’s official correspondence," Rubio's memo said. from Tech News https://ift.tt/hlXOKVA

YouTube TV Wants to Unbundle the Cable Package That Streamers Were Meant to Kill in the First Place

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The video platform’s cable streaming service is introducing cheaper genre-specifying channel bundles next year. from Tech News https://ift.tt/DpWi7US

San Francisco woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi

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The mother was on her way to a hospital when she delivered inside the robotaxi. Waymo said it detected “unusual activity” inside the vehicle and called to check on the rider as well as alert 911. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/Z7fGMxl

Instacart Charging Customers Different Prices for Same Products, Study Finds

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Welcome to the surveillance pricing era. from Tech News https://ift.tt/uqEZJ8A

UK sanctions Russian and Chinese firms suspected of being ‘malign actors’ in information warfare

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Britain has announced sanctions against several Russian media and ideas organizations. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/S0fkJQG

Orbital Marine Power Secures $9.31m Investment

Orbital Marine Power Ltd, operator of the world’s most powerful tidal turbine, has secured a multi-million dollar investment to advance its international commercial projects and contribute to the wider decarbonization of energy.PXN Ventures… from Marine Technology News News https://ift.tt/VLShtWx

Elon Musk’s Optimus Robot Collapses in a Hilariously Suspicious Way

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Musk says he's going to make 1 million robots per year by 2030. from Tech News https://ift.tt/ny894lH

ICEBlock app maker sues Trump administration for free speech violations

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The maker of an iPhone app that flagged sightings of U.S. immigration agents has sued the Trump administration for free speech violations. from The Seattle Times Technology – The Seattle Times https://ift.tt/vrnx0Fj

NOAA and Sofar Advance Weather Forecasting

NOAA’s Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) and Sofar Ocean have partnered to build modeling systems that advance marine weather forecasting.GFDL and Sofar’s three-year cooperation, which began in late 2024, combines parallel efforts… from Marine Technology News News https://ift.tt/z3ufaBD

X Claims It Banned the European Commission’s Ad Account. It Says It Wasn’t Using Ads

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X's clapback came after the Commission fined it $140 million. The gesture appears to be toothless. from Tech News https://ift.tt/s2eavnC

AI-Powered Quality Engineering: How Generative Models Are Rewriting Test Strategies

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By Vineet Kansal, VP & Business Unit Head – Quality Engineering at TO THE NEW For years, Quality Engineering has consistently found challenges trying to keep up with the fast […] The post AI-Powered Quality Engineering: How Generative Models Are Rewriting Test Strategies appeared first on Express Computer . from Tech News India: Latest Gadgets & Technology News Today https://ift.tt/au7yfmi

TSA Warns Travelers to Avoid Free Airport Wi-Fi

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Key Takeaways The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is warning people to avoid free airport Wi-Fi when traveling this holiday season. While a valuable perk, free public Wi-Fi is a hotbed for hackers to gain access to your sensitive data when you least expect it. Considering the serious cost of security breaches on businesses in 2025, this kind of small security snafu could have dire consequences. The holiday season comes with an extra warning this year, with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) warning people that free airport Wi-Fi is not a secure, reliable option when traveling. Holiday traveling is stressful enough without having to worry about protecting your sensitive personal data from hackers. Unfortunately, free airport Wi-Fi has become a go-to hunting ground for hackers looking to gain access to your information. There are some solutions that can help you mitigate the risks, but this year, it might be best to download your movie...

Apple Is Hemorrhaging Vice Presidents

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Amid rumors that Tim Cook may leave soon, many of his direct reports are retiring or otherwise moving on. from Tech News https://ift.tt/N7z6UF3

Softbank CEO Wants to Build ‘Trump Industrial Parks’ on Federal Land to Boost AI: Report

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The idea sounds similar to Trump's "freedom cities" first pitched in 2023. from Tech News https://ift.tt/zpUFWmI

Micro-artist beats own world record for ‘invisible to eye’ sculpture the size of a blood cell

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Micro artist, David A Lindon, has broken his own world record for creating a Yellow Smiley Face sculpture the size of a human blood cell (David A. Lindon/SWNS) (Credits: David A. Lindon / SWNS) An artist has beaten his own world record for creating a sculpture so small that it can only be compared to a human blood cell. David A Lindon, from Bournemouth , Dorset , has created a tiny sculpture called The Yellow Smiley Face, which sits on a first-class stamp as a single microdot on the eye of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The sculpture is no bigger than a particle of talcum powder, measuring a mere 0.01104mm by 0.01233mm. His artwork was so small that he sought help from scientists at Bournemouth University to measure the sculpture and verify the record using their specialised, high-resolution microscopes. Micro artist David A Lindon sought help from scientists at Bournemouth University to verify the measurements of his tiny sculpture (Picture: David A Lindon/SWNS) He now hold...

Palmer Luckey Wants to Take War Underground

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"People think it's some kind of crazy, crazy, nutty thing," said Luckey. from Tech News https://ift.tt/943MVE7

Trashy ‘T-Rex’ caught leaving a Jurassic dump on CCTV

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To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Barney the Dinosaur has seemingly traded wholesome singing and hugs in a treehouse for fly-tipping in Southend-on-Sea as CCTV caught him purple-handed. The big purple dinosaur stopped to look both ways before crossing, so it’s either got road sense or it’s just scouting for witnesses. Racing across with two black bin bags clutched in its tiny arms, the dinosaur hurls the rubbish onto the pavement, right next to a wheelie bin. The prehistoric fly-tipper makes a quick getaway, pausing mid-escape for a celebratory pole dance on a lampost. A resident who sent the footage to Your Southend said: ‘I couldn’t believe my eyes! It was the night before bin day, too. ‘Clearly he is struggling with the new bin rules!’ The purple T-Rex threw a Jurassic dump onto a Southend-on-Sea pavement ...