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Research links prolonged smartphone use to neck discomfort and hand pain, while evidence for spinal damage and weaker grip remains less certain.

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SK hynix approved about $38.1 billion for two memory fabs, but new HBM and NAND capacity may not ease AI-driven supply pressure until 2029.

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Security researchers found 150 lookalike Open VSX extensions published under trusted names, highlighting how extension marketplaces can expose developer credentials, source code, and CI/CD systems to supply-chain risk.

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Verb has launched a marketplace that lets consumers sell selected personal data, testing whether users will trade privacy for direct payment.

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Fake downloads of The Odyssey are spreading Lumma Stealer malware capable of stealing passwords, cookies, payment data, and cryptocurrency information.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch9 adds more personalized health insights, but the experience depends on setup, data collection, phone compatibility, and regional support. Here’s how its key health scores work and where their limits are.

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AI shopping sends valuable traffic to retailers, but brands want customers to complete purchases on their own sites and retain the resulting customer data.

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AI shopping sends valuable traffic to retailers, but brands want customers to complete purchases on their own sites and retain the resulting customer data.

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Whether you’re a business leader or professional, this project management tool will streamline your workdays.

The post Save Big on Microsoft Project 2024 While Codes Last appeared first on TechRepublic.

OnePlus has opened a ColorOS 17 closed beta for its 15 series in India, signaling its move beyond OxygenOS and new considerations for IT teams.

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Apple patched CVE-2026-65400 in macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma after a Screen Sharing flaw allowed authentication without valid credentials.

The post Apple Patches Mac Screen Sharing Flaw That Could Bypass Authentication appeared first on TechRepublic.

I tested top nonprofit payroll platforms and found OnPay offers the best value, SurePayroll is the most affordable, and Gusto is the easiest to use.

The post The Best Payroll Software for Nonprofits in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Cloudflare’s Kitesurf browser promises lower resource use and stronger isolation for AI agents, but enterprises should assess its beta limitations.

The post Cloudflare Launches Kitesurf, a Lightweight Browser Built for AI Agents appeared first on TechRepublic.

Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot can swap its own battery in under three minutes, a feature designed to reduce downtime during industrial work.

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Meta must pay $567 million and change Facebook and Instagram protections for minors under a New Mexico court order it plans to appeal.

The post Meta Ordered to Pay $567M and Overhaul Teen Safety on Facebook, Instagram appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung’s August 2026 Galaxy update fixes 56 Android and One UI security flaws, including critical vulnerabilities and clipboard access risks.

The post Samsung’s August Update Patches 56 Security Vulnerabilities Across Galaxy Devices appeared first on TechRepublic.

Microsoft is retiring its legacy Threat Intelligence portal on August 1. Security teams should verify licenses, permissions, investigation projects, APIs, and automated workflows before the cutoff.

The post Microsoft Threat Intelligence Portal Retires August 1: 4 Checks Before the Cutoff appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung may give the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 five major OS upgrades, but IT teams should wait for model-specific support terms before changing refresh plans.

The post Samsung Reportedly Extends Galaxy Watch 9 Support to Five OS Upgrades appeared first on TechRepublic.

Instead of paying iCloud or Dropbox more every month, get a 20TB cloud storage that stays with you for life.

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Samsung Display has reportedly won Apple's exclusive OLED touchscreen contract for future MacBook Pro models, highlighting its lead in large-format display manufacturing.

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