Parents fear cyberbullying and AI deepfakes are hurting their kids
A new McAfee report reveals that cyberbullying and AI deepfakes now top parents’ concerns, with risks peaking during middle school years.
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Ookla launches Speedtest Certified, bringing verified internet to hotels, airports, and more
Ookla is rolling out Speedtest Certified, a new program that lets hotels, airports, and venues prove their internet quality with a trusted badge.
FBI warns of new Salesforce attacks
The FBI has issued a FLASH warning about Salesforce compromises linked to UNC6040 and UNC6395, urging companies to tighten defenses and report suspicious activity.
I used ChatGPT 5 to help me buy a car and here’s what happened
I traded in my Nissan Rogue Sport and used ChatGPT 5 to research, compare, and finance my next car. Here’s how AI helped me land on a Honda Pilot.
Google brings AI to California Community Colleges raising questions about liberal bias
Google’s partnership with California Community Colleges will deliver free AI tools and certificates to 2.1 million students… but some say political bias could be a concern.
Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 ‘Gigi’ enters development
Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 Gigi is now in development with a Debian 13 base, OEM install support, and Mint 22.2 features. A beta release is expected this September.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) launch with lossless audio and Cinema Mode
Bose has refreshed its flagship QuietComfort Ultra Headphones with new features like USB-C lossless audio, Cinema Mode, improved adaptive noise cancellation, and longer battery life.
Bealls turns to AI
Bealls is using Profitmind’s Agentic AI to sharpen planning and inventory decisions. The retailer saw a 20 percent accuracy boost in early testing.
Microsoft and OpenAI issue vague update on partnership talks
Microsoft and OpenAI signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding, signaling their partnership continues but without a finalized contract.
Box takes on Microsoft and Google with new AI Extract and Automate tools
Box unveiled Extract, Automate, and new AI features in Box Apps, taking direct aim at Microsoft Copilot and Google’s AI productivity tools.
VirtualBox 7.2.2 release fixes crashes and brings USB webcam to open source package
VirtualBox 7.2.2 is out with fixes for crashes, freezes, networking bugs, and an open-source USB webcam. Windows, Linux, and macOS users all benefit.
The AI job apocalypse is a myth: layoffs are the real problem
A decade of global job data proves AI is not wiping out work. Companies that focus on reskilling instead of layoffs are the ones set to thrive.