Technology News
Scientists Tried To Break Einstein's Speed of Light Rule
Slashdot - 10 Jan 2026 10:00
Scientists are putting Einstein's claim that the speed of light is constant to the test. While researchers found no evidence that light's speed changes with energy, this null result dramatically tightens the cons...
AI Is Intensifying a 'Collapse' of Trust Online, Experts Say
Slashdot - 10 Jan 2026 02:02
Experts interviewed by NBC News warn that the rapid spread of AI-generated images and videos is accelerating an online trust breakdown, especially during fast-moving news events where context is scarce. From the report: ...
OpenAI Is Asking Contractors to Upload Work From Past Jobs to Evaluate the Performance of AI Agents
Wired - 10 Jan 2026 01:11
To prepare AI agents for office work, the company is asking contractors to upload projects from past jobs, leaving it to them to strip out confidential and personally identifiable information.
17.5 Million Instagram Accounts Compromised as Dark Web Sale Sparks Global Hack Fears
IBTimes - 10 Jan 2026 14:33
Instagram password reset crisis linked to 17.5M data breach. Personal data sold on dark web. Change your password now and enable 2FA.
Europol Arrests 34 Black Axe Members in Spain Over €5.9M Fraud and Organized Crime
The Hacker News - 10 Jan 2026 14:29
Europol on Friday announced the arrest of 34 individuals in Spain who are alleged to be part of an international criminal organization called Black Axe. As part of an operation conducted by the Spanish National Police, i...
ICE Can Now Spy on Every Phone in Your Neighborhood
Wired - 10 Jan 2026 11:30
Plus: Iran shuts down its internet amid sweeping protests, an alleged scam boss gets extradited to China, and more.
CES 2026: Capture video with the AI-tracking, subscription-free XbotGo Falcon
Mashable - 10 Jan 2026 10:00
The XbotGo Falcon may very well be the most professional sports tracking camera there is, that doesn't require a subscription.
Musk says backlash to AI chatbot deepfake images is 'excuse for censorship'
Sky News - 10 Jan 2026 09:49
The UK government "wants any excuse for censorship", Elon Musk has said, amid a growing backlash over deepfake sexual images produced by his social media site X's artificial intelligence tool.
UK government exempting itself from flagship cyber law inspires little confidence
The Register - 10 Jan 2026 09:29
Ministers promise equivalent standards just without the legal obligation ANALYSIS From May's cyberattack on the Legal Aid Agency to the Foreign Office breach months later, cyber incidents have become increasingly com...
Instagram Chief Warns: AI Images Are Advancing Faster Than Humans Can Adapt
CNET - 10 Jan 2026 00:45
We need a whole new approach to "credibility signals" so we know who to trust, says Adam Mosseri.
Grok Is Being Used to Mock and Strip Women in Hijabs and Saris
Wired - 10 Jan 2026 00:23
A substantial number of AI images generated or edited with Grok are targeting women in religious and cultural clothing.
4 Affordable DeWalt Tools That Won't Overwhelm First-Time Users
Slash Gear - 10 Jan 2026 23:45
Stop being intimidated by the tool aisle. We found 4 affordable DeWalt essentials that are safe, simple, and perfect for your first home projects.
5 Cheap Amazon Basics Gadgets That Customers Swear By
BGR - 10 Jan 2026 23:17
Don't overlook the store brand. We rounded up 5 affordable Amazon Basics gadgets that customers swear by for quality and durability. Check out the list.
'Landman' Season 2, Episode 9: Streaming Release Date and Time
CNET - 10 Jan 2026 23:00
Here is your guide to watching the series set in West Texas.
Make 2026 the year you cancel subscriptions for good - MS Office is a flat $35
Mashable - 10 Jan 2026 23:00
Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows as a one-time purchase of $34.97 with lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more - no subscriptions required.
Search millions of free shows, movies, and channels in seconds with BitMar for $15
Mashable - 10 Jan 2026 23:00
BitMar helps you find free, legal movies, TV shows, and music already online with a one-time $14.97 lifetime subscription and no recurring fees.
Did You Get an Instagram Password Reset Email Recently? This Might Be the Very Unpleasant Reason
Gizmodo - 10 Jan 2026 22:59
Your info might be for sale on the dark web.
Elon Musk says X's new algorithm will be made open source next week
Engadget - 10 Jan 2026 22:57Apple Stock Is Down, but an Analyst Says the Worst Is Over
The Mac Observer - 10 Jan 2026 22:43
Apples stock has started the year on a losing streak. Shares have fallen for several sessions in a row, and investors remain uneasy. Still, one analyst says the market reaction does not match the companys actual performa...
Four More Tech Bloggers Are Switching to Linux
Slashdot - 10 Jan 2026 22:34
Is there a trend? This week four different articles appeared on various tech-news sites with an author bragging about switching to Linux. "Greetings from the year of Linux on my desktop," quipped the Verge's ...
Your Google Pixel Could Be Hiding This Useful Feature
BGR - 10 Jan 2026 22:17Here are some of my favorite CES 2026 announcements for iPhone and Mac users
9 to 5 Mac - 10 Jan 2026 22:15
Every January, CES takes place in Las Vegas. Given the fact that Apple themselves never partakes in CES, its not necessarily a super important event for me to go to. That said, its always fun to see whats going on in the...