Upgrading your computer is exciting, but passing your old PC along without properly scrubbing your data is a major risk. The standard “Reset” option often isn’t enough. Here’s what you actually need to do to protect your files and give the next owner a fresh start.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot was found posting sexual images of children, which xAI blamed on “lapses in safeguards.” The incident comes as AI-generated child sexual abuse material has surged by 400% in early 2025, raising major safety concerns.
Most people use a browser powered by Chromium, but few understand what it is. It’s the open-source core that separates Google’s data collection from the essential browsing engine, creating a crucial tool for developers and privacy.
2026 is shaping up to be the year governments worldwide act on kids’ social media use. Australia’s ban for under-16s is already law, with France, Denmark, and others following. But enforcement is a huge challenge, and critics warn of unintended consequences.
A busy week in tech sees HMRC start collecting crypto user data automatically, while Tesla publishes surprisingly low sales forecasts. Meanwhile, the race to replace the aging ISS begins.
This year’s tech previews are all about embedding AI directly into devices like glasses, security cameras, and home robots. The promise is faster, more private, and always-available intelligence. But is the hardware ready to deliver?
This year, reliable government data became harder to find than ever. A long shutdown delayed key reports, and some datasets vanished entirely. When we can’t agree on the facts, making smart policy—or even having a sane conversation—becomes impossible.
In a first-of-its-kind move, New York State will require social media platforms to show warning labels about potential harm to young users’ mental health. The law targets features like infinite scrolling and algorithmic feeds.
According to Fast Company, the deal to create a new U.S.-based TikTok entity involves Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. But a closer look reveals it’s not the clear-cut victory for American interests it’s being sold as.
Researchers are creating synthetic lichens by pairing fungi with cyanobacteria. This engineered living material can produce valuable compounds, heal cracks in concrete, and might one day be used to build structures on Mars from local soil.
