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Australia's Biggest Pension Fund To Cut Global Stocks Allocation on AI Concerns
Slashdot - 2 Jan 2026 05:31
Australia's largest pension fund is planning to reduce its allocation to global equities this year, amid signs that the AI boom in the US stock market could be running out of steam. Financial Times: John Normand, hea...
Starlink is lowering thousands of satellites' orbits to reduce risk of collisions
Engadget - 2 Jan 2026 03:05Samsung's early detection for dementia may be its killer smartwatch feature in 2026
ZDNet - 2 Jan 2026 02:14
Early reports suggest that the tech giant will unveil the new health tracking feature as soon as CES next week.
Cybercriminals Abuse Google Cloud Email Feature in Multi-Stage Phishing Campaign
The Hacker News - 2 Jan 2026 14:44
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a phishing campaign that involves the attackers impersonating legitimate Google-generated messages by abusing Google Cloud's Application Integration service to dist...
Cybersecurity Predictions for 2026: Navigating the Future of Digital Threats
Dark Reading - 2 Jan 2026 14:00
Cybersecurity experts discuss 2026 predictions, highlighting the rise of AI-driven threats, the shift to resilience over prevention, and the urgent need for advanced security measures to combat evolving risks
Apple and Huawei Reportedly Test Smaller 3D Face Sensors Under Display
The Mac Observer - 2 Jan 2026 12:38
A fresh rumor claims Apple and Huawei both work on a new generation of 3D face unlock hardware that takes up less space than todays systems. The idea sounds simple: shrink the sensor stack, then tuck parts of it under th...
Sickening Photo Trend on X Sees Womens Clothing Being Removed by Grok
PetaPixel - 2 Jan 2026 12:08Two US Cybersecurity Pros Plead Guilty Over Ransomware Attacks
SecurityWeek - 2 Jan 2026 12:08
Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin have admitted being affiliates of the BlackCat/Alphv ransomware group. The post Two US Cybersecurity Pros Plead Guilty Over Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Chip wars: What to expect from Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and Snapdragon at CES 2026
PC World - 2 Jan 2026 11:30
Each new CES is an opportunity for a glimpse at the processors and platforms coming for the new year, even if they have been previously announced. This year is no different. Two of the three major arrivals have already b...
Covenant Health Data Breach Impacts 478,000 Individuals
SecurityWeek - 2 Jan 2026 10:20
The Qilin ransomware group hacked the healthcare organization and stole data from its systems in May 2025. The post Covenant Health Data Breach Impacts 478,000 Individuals appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Tech Giants Are Racing to Embed A.I. in Schools Around the Globe
The New York Times - 2 Jan 2026 10:00
More governments are rolling out chatbots in schools. Some experts warn the tools could erode teaching and learning.
What Is the Super Flu That Is Spreading in Europe and the United States?
Wired - 2 Jan 2026 10:00
The super flu behind outbreaks in the US and UK is a new variant of influenza A H3N2, subclade K. Existing vaccines appear to be insufficiently effective against the virus.
First Emergency 'Autoland' - Plane Lands Without Any Pilot Involvement
Slash Gear - 2 Jan 2026 09:30
Autopilot is a excellent piece of technology for pilots to use regularly, but it won't land a plane on its own without any human intervention.
China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller
BBC - 2 Jan 2026 02:15
It would mark the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.
IDC Estimates Apple Shipped Just 45,000 Vision Pros Last Quarter
Slashdot - 2 Jan 2026 00:02
Apple's Chinese manufacturing partner Luxshare halted production of the Vision Pro headset at the start of 2025, according to market research firm IDC, after the device shipped 390,000 units during its 2024 launch ye...
MTV's Music-Only Channels Go Off the Air
Slashdot - 2 Jan 2026 23:31
An anonymous reader shares a report: MTV shut down many of its last dedicated 24-hour music channels Dec. 31. The move, announced back in October, affected channels around the world, with the U.K. seeing five different M...
5 Used EVs With Supercar Acceleration You Can Find For Under $35K
Slash Gear - 2 Jan 2026 23:30
While the most popular EVs are associated with a steep price tag, you can get these five EVs for under $35K with supercar acceleration.
Using Webb, Canadian Astronomers Shed Light on the Milky Way's Turbulent Past
Universe Today - 2 Jan 2026 23:25
A team of Canadian astronomers has used Webb's observations of "Milky Way twins" in the early Universe to learn more about our galaxy's turbulent youth.
The 5 Most Common Problems With TCL TVs (And How To Fix Them)
BGR - 2 Jan 2026 23:17
Don't panic over a blank screen. We break down the top 5 most frequent TCL TV problems and show you exactly how to troubleshoot and fix them yourself.
Prices for an old Star Wars game have ballooned because of its role in a PS5 jailbreak
Engadget - 2 Jan 2026 23:06
The price for a PS4 copy of the relatively obscure Star Wars racing game, Star Wars Racer Revenge, has dramatically increased in the last few days because of the games use in the latest PlayStation 5 jailbreak, Eurogamer...
A lifetime PDF editor for Mac just dropped to $79.99
Mashable - 2 Jan 2026 23:00
Edit, sign, convert, and annotate PDFs on Mac without a subscription. PDF Experts lifetime license is on sale for $79.99, down from $139.99.
This 3,500-Year-Old Covered Wagon Might Just Be The Oldest In The World
Slash Gear - 2 Jan 2026 23:00
Covered wagons may be indelibly associated with America's westward expansion, but our ancestors began using them long before the 19th century.