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There is no legitimate GTA 6 demo. Fake Rockstar sites are distributing Vidar malware that targets passwords, cookies, and logged-in browser sessions.

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A smart monitor can do far more than display a PC. Built-in apps, ACR, and advertising systems can introduce additional privacy considerations.

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Google launches Gemini Enterprise for Legal, giving law firms AI agents for contract review, legal research, compliance monitoring and other workflows.

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OpenAI restored a five-hour Codex usage window for ChatGPT Plus users, adding another limit developers must track alongside their weekly allowance.

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OpenAI banned Russian ChatGPT accounts tied to a covert influence campaign involving copied research, fake attribution and coordinated social posts.

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A working screen and SIM slot are not enough. Use these four checks to determine whether an older phone can still join a US carrier in 2026.

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Fairphone, HMD, Apple, Google, and Samsung take very different approaches to phone repair. Here are the models that are easiest to keep running.

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Life360's new QR pet tag costs $7.99 once, while Pet GPS adds live tracking and escape alerts with a paid membership. Here's where each fits.

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Motion Assist is appearing on select Pixel phones with Android 17. Learn how its moving screen cues work, where to find it, and why access varies.

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Federal court records show how far the FBI’s Pegasus review progressed — and why new US spyware reporting will still leave major gaps in government hacking transparency.

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Reddit is testing AI-narrated versions of selected text posts, with Read/Play controls that keep the original thread intact. Here’s how the experiment works.

The post Reddit Turns Text Posts Into AI Videos: How the Test Works appeared first on TechRepublic.

I tested top payroll providers and found that Gusto is the best overall. See how the others stack up.

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Oracle AI Database@AWS expands to 22 regions and adds a pay-per-use Exadata option, giving enterprises more flexibility for cloud database migrations.

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Google Play Points members may find Pixel 11 discounts worth more than $100. Here’s how to check your account and what to know before buying.

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OpenAI’s Computer History turns Mac activity into searchable memories. See how it works, who can use it, and the privacy and security risks.

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Apple Maps ads are now available to eligible businesses in the US and Canada. Learn where they appear, who qualifies, and how campaigns and credits work.

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Android phones can now power real desktop-style setups, but supported desktop modes and extreme hardware mods are very different beasts.

The post Turn an Android Phone Into a Desktop PC: What Actually Works appeared first on TechRepublic.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argues that open-weight AI alone cannot decentralize power while advanced chips and compute remain concentrated.

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Google now lets Gemini users disable visible AI watermarks while keeping invisible SynthID markers and C2PA credentials embedded for transparency.

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U.S. courts will begin separately tracking spyware-based interceptions, giving the public new data on government hacking while leaving key gaps.

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