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Your TV remote still fires 1980s infrared at your screen — and the reason Bluetooth never killed it is stranger than you’d think
Infrared remotes dominate four decades later. Why Bluetooth never replaced them reveals a hidden bootstrapping problem manufacturers can't solve.
Connecticut’s mosquito chief warns: Asian tiger species moving north faster than officials can track
Elon Musk’s Grok just got sued for failing to stop CSAM generation—and the details are damning
xAI's Grok chatbot failed to prevent a South Carolina man from generating child abuse material.…
Sony just killed PlayStation disc games by 2028—and gamers discovered what ‘ownership’ really means now
Sony's plan to end physical game discs by January 2028 strips gamers of ownership rights…
Microsoft’s Windows Search just ditched ads and clutter—here’s what users will actually see now
Microsoft is testing a stripped-down Windows 11 search menu without ads, recommended content, and clutter. Here's what the cleaner version shows users instead.
Your Smart Home Devices Are Sharing Data With 40+ Companies
Smart home devices marketed as privacy-focused are quietly feeding user information to networks of data brokers, advertising companies, and analytics…
Health Apps Are Selling Your Data to Advertisers: FTC Investigation Results
A sweeping Federal Trade Commission investigation into health and fitness applications reveals that popular wellness platforms are routinely selling sensitive…
Schools Are Using AI Surveillance on Students: What Parents Need to Know
Educational institutions across the United States are quietly deploying artificial intelligence surveillance systems that monitor student behavior, emotions, and academic…
Connected Cars Are Sharing Your Driving Data With Insurance Companies
Your car knows how fast you drive, where you go, and when you brake hard. What you might not know…