How to check if your laptop has an NPU for AI tasks
AI PCs are in vogue, especially laptops. But most consumers aren’t totally clear on what an AI PC even is, much less which models qualify as one. It doesn’t help that AI PCs can be…
I spent $27 to future-proof my home network forever
About a week ago, I decided I would never buy another Ethernet cable, ever. If you’re like me, you have a box or drawer with dozens of cables. And while some cables have specific connections,…
Windows 11 finally lets you unpair iPhones and Androids with one click
Microsoft has finally introduced a long-awaited Windows 11 feature that allows you to easily remove paired Android or iPhone devices from both the Phone Link app and mobile device settings, reports Windows Latest. Up until…
US seeks to thwart smuggling of Nvidia GPUs with location tracking
The United States has reportedly been investigating reports that Nvidia GPUs have landed illegally in China to be used by Chinese LLMs like DeepSeek, and one US lawmaker will be introducing a new bill that…
This $20 smart plug lets you control any power outlet with an app
Smartening up your home these days can be fairly cheap, especially if you know what to pick. One of the best ways to go about things is to get Amazon Smart Plugs because they’re easy…
Anker’s fast USB-C hub with 4K HDMI is a steal for just $20
If you feel like your laptop ports are limited, then what you need is a USB hub—and if your laptop charges via USB-C, you can’t go wrong with Anker’s 5-in-1 USB-C hub for just $20…
New attack can steal cryptocurrency by planting false memories in AI chatbots
The researchers wrote: The implications of this vulnerability are particularly severe given that ElizaOSagents are designed to interact with multiple users simultaneously, relying on shared contextual inputs from all participants. A single successful manipulation by…
Bizarre iPhone bug causes some audio messages to fail. Here’s why
Super-weird bugs in Messages are nothing new, but this latest one is a real head-scratcher: If you try to send an audio message with the phrase “Dave and Buster’s,” it won’t work. Why would that…
Marks & Spencer confirms customers’ personal data was stolen in hack
U.K. retail giant Marks & Spencer has confirmed hackers stole its customers’ personal information during a cyberattack last month. In a brief statement with London’s stock exchange on Tuesday, the retailer said an unspecified amount…
CISA Statement on Cyber-Related Alerts and Notifications
In an effort to enhance user experience and highlight the most timely and actionable information for cyber defenders, CISA announced a shift in how we share cybersecurity alerts and advisories. We recognize this has caused…