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X finally lets you block Grok AI from modifying your photos, but the fix falls short

X’s new Grok edit blocker promises more control over your photos, but the feature only prevents AI edits triggered by tagging @Grok in replies.
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AI projector system beams makeup on your face by just saying the look you want

Researchers in Japan have built an AI projector system that beams makeup onto your face based on the mood you describe, turning phrases like “night rose” into real color combinations.
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Google and BackMarket’s ChromeOS Flex USB drive wants to keep aging PCs alive

A new ChromeOS Flex USB program from Google and Back Market aims to revive aging laptops by letting users easily install Google’s lightweight operating system.
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Google’s AI Mode in Search now lets you plan, write, and code on its own Canvas

Google Search has updated Canvas inside AI Mode, a workspace powered by Gemini that already lets users draft and refine documents, to now support coding projects and interactive tools. With the latest update, you can plan, code, and build small apps directly inside Google Search without switching to separate editors or coding environments. Recommended Videos […]
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This smart device stops sneaky AI gadgets from listening to your conversations

Spectre I is a portable device that prevents nearby microphones from recording your voice, by creating a protection zone around you that blocks smart devices, phones, and AI recorders from capturing conversations.
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How to set up your calling card on an Android phone and customize it

Android users can now personalize their call screen with a new Calling Card feature in the Google Phone app. Here is a guide to setting it up and customizing how your contacts appear.
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This fake Google Security check can steal your passwords. Here’s how to stay safe

A new phishing campaign is impersonating Google’s account security checks to trick users into installing a malicious web app that steals passwords, passcodes, and other sensitive data directly from the browser.
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Call of Duty’s new ‘Black Ops Royale’ mode brings back classic battle royale

Activision has unveiled Black Ops Royale, a new Call of Duty: Warzone mode inspired by Blackout that drops players into a survival-focused battle royale experience without loadouts, buy stations or Gulag respawns.
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After ChatGPT and Gemini, Meta AI wants to go shopping for you

Meta AI may soon help you shop online. The company is testing a product discovery feature that suggests items with images, prices and merchant links, placing it in direct competition with ChatGPT and Gemini.
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TCL upgrades its eye-pleasing paper-like screen on an AMOLED panel for phones

At MWC 2026, TCL unveiled the next generation of NXTPAPER technology on AMOLED, that blends flagship display performance with eye-friendly features that reduce glare, control blue light, and improve reading comfort.
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Qualcomm readies phones for Wi-Fi 8, Bluetooth 7, and faster 5G era

Qualcomm’s plan to power the next generation of ultra-fast wireless devices with Wi-Fi 8 speeds above 10 Gbps, Bluetooth transfers up to 7.5 Mbps and a new 5G Advanced modem.
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Google’s latest AI tool wants you to think you’re a music producer

With ProducerAI joining Google Labs, Google is combining music generation, album art, and AI video creation into a single prompt-driven workflow aimed at aspiring music producers.
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Instagram comes to Google TV, if you prefer mindless doomscrolling on a giant screen

After launching on Fire TV, Instagram’s TV app is now available on Google TV in the U.S., as Meta bets that short-form video and passive scrolling belong on the biggest screen in the house.
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Claude Code now lets you handle tasks remotely from a phone

Claude Code is adding Remote Control, a new mode that lets users manage active coding tasks from their phones, extending the vibe coding workflow beyond desktops and making long-running jobs easier to monitor on the go.
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Blizzard is bringing Overwatch to mobile and we finally have our first look at it

Blizzard has revealed Overwatch Rush, a new mobile game set in the Overwatch universe that reworks hero-based combat into a fast, top-down shooter designed specifically for short, on-the-go play sessions.
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Google’s underrated NotebookLM tool is about to solve your diary mess

A new custom banner image feature in NotebookLM may soon give diaries and research notebooks clearer structure, helping users quickly spot the right notebook instead of scrolling through walls of text.
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Bungie says cheaters will be banned without a second chance in upcoming Marathon game

Bungie has confirmed a zero-tolerance cheating policy for Marathon, warning that players caught cheating or developing cheats will be permanently banned, with no second chances.
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Google Messages may finally get live location sharing at last

Google Messages may soon let users share their live location for set or custom durations, with clear on-screen indicators showing when sharing is active.
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A cash bounty is daring hackers to stop Ring cameras from sharing data with Amazon

Privacy-focused hackers are being offered cash to modify Ring cameras so they work locally without sending data to Amazon, reflecting growing unease over how home surveillance data is collected and used.
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MOFT’s ultra-slim MagSafe wallet with a kickstand gets Apple Find My tracking

MOFT’s new MagSafe wallet combines a slim card holder, a fold-out stand, and Apple Find My tracking, while keeping the iPhone accessory lightweight and easy to carry.
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The humble Windows NotePad might finally get image support

Notepad has quietly evolved over the past few years, and image support could mark its biggest shift yet, especially after Microsoft removed WordPad from Windows and left a gap for richer editing.
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This lens breakthrough could put utterly cheap thermal cameras in phones and cars

A breakthrough lens developed by researchers could slash the cost of thermal cameras, making heat-sensing technology practical for smartphones and cars, where high prices have long kept it out of reach.
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Google is bringing AirDrop support to Pixel 9 series phones

Google is expanding AirDrop-style sharing to the Pixel 9 lineup, making it easier to send photos, videos, and files directly to iPhones, iPads, and Macs
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Sony’s new tech can sniff out original songs in plagiarized AI-generated music

Sony has built new tech that can spot real, copyrighted songs inside AI-generated music, helping artists see how much their work influenced AI tracks and potentially get paid for it.
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Amazon’s big Fire TV update is now rolling out with plenty of new tricks

After previewing the redesign last month, Amazon has begun pushing the updated Fire TV interface to users, starting with newer models and expanding to more devices and countries this spring.
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ChatGPT now has a Lockdown Mode, but should you enable it?

OpenAI’s new Lockdown Mode restricts how ChatGPT accesses the web, files, and advanced tools. While it boosts security for sensitive work, it also removes many features that everyday users rely on.
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Google is prepping a dedicated app to identify songs playing around you

Google is preparing a standalone app for Pixel’s Now Playing feature, making it easier to identify songs playing around you
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Claude is leveling up against Gemini and ChatGPT with powerful free tools

Anthropic has expanded Claude’s free tier with advanced features that were previously paid, giving users more ways to create files, connect apps, and build custom workflows.
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Death Stranding 2 for PC finally has a release date, with new modes at launch

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is officially coming to PC this March, bringing Kojima’s surreal sequel to a wider audience along with new modes, features, and PC-specific upgrades.
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Diesel’s new wired earphones look better suited for denims than your ears

Diesel’s new wired earphones lean hard into Y2K style that they feel more like a denim accessory than audio gear, complete with a heavy chain design inspired by classic wallet chains.
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Dating online this Valentine’s Day? Here’s how to spot an AI romance scam

AI has transformed romance scams into highly efficient operations, using cloned voices, deepfake video calls and emotionally responsive messages. Experts warn that the season of love is also the most dangerous time to lower your guard online.
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Lenovo hikes PC prices and warns of a prolonged memory crisis

Lenovo has begun raising PC prices in some markets as memory shortages drive up costs, warning that the crunch could last longer than expected and continue to pressure both shipments and pricing.
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Microsoft could merge Xbox PC Game pass with its priciest bundle

Microsoft is reportedly considering merging PC Game Pass into its most expensive Xbox Game Pass tier, potentially streamlining tiers while nudging more players toward a higher-priced, all-in-one subscription.
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Huawei is testing diabetes risk detection on smartwatches

Huawei is testing diabetes risk detection on its smartwatches, using health data from the wrist to flag potential risk early and encourage users to seek medical advice.
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Google now helps you wipe your sensitive personal data and photos from Search

Google is rolling out new Search tools that help users remove phone numbers, email addresses and explicit images, making it easier to control what personal information appears about them online.
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AI is helping call center scammers dupe more victims worldwide

Call center scams are becoming more sophisticated as criminal networks turn to AI tools to automate scripts, impersonations and targeting, turning their crude schemes into highly efficient global operations.
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YouTube now lets you watch content auto-dubbed in your own language

YouTube is improving how auto-dubbed videos sound and feel, adding expressive speech and testing lip-sync technology so translated audio better matches tone, emotion and on-screen visuals.
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NASA astronauts can now carry their iPhones on missions to click epic space photos

NASA’s new policy lets astronauts carry smartphones on missions like Crew-12 and Artemis II, opening the door to more candid, personal views of life in orbit and beyond Earth.