AI could be the lifeline lonely Americans need
A Wysa study finds loneliness has become a clinical crisis, but AI-guided tools may offer a lifeline by supporting emotional care between human interactions.
Brian Fagioli
Wireshark 4.6.0 brings fresh features, dark mode control, and better packet decryption for Linux and macOS
Wireshark 4.6.0 debuts with NTS decryption, new visualization tools, and time formatting improvements for network analysts on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Android AI goes on patrol with West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police is adopting Android AI systems to improve security and efficiency. But can the public trust artificial intelligence in law enforcement?
Ubuntu Linux 25.10 ‘Questing Quokka’ lands with memory-safe tools, GNOME 49, and smarter hardware support
Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” focuses on security, accessibility, and hardware improvements with memory-safe Rust tools and kernel 6.17 under the hood.
Intel’s RealSense breaks free with $50 million funding and NVIDIA alliance to power the next wave of humanoid robots
RealSense has spun out from Intel with $50 million and a major NVIDIA partnership to expand its AI-powered vision systems for humanoids and robots.
PC sales explode in Q3 as Windows 11 deadlines force millions to upgrade
IDC’s preliminary tracker shows global PC shipments up 9.4 percent in Q3 2025 to nearly 76 million units. Asia drives growth, North America lags, and Windows 11 pressure fuels refreshes.
Google spreads AI Mode worldwide like a digital virus infecting search
Google is expanding AI Mode in Search to over 200 countries and territories, adding 35 languages and 40 more regions. Powered by Gemini, the rollout starts this week.
Most Americans say the credit system is unfair but can’t live without it
A new Zest AI survey shows 72% of Americans see the credit system as unfair, yet more than half depend on it for essentials. Younger generations feel the squeeze even more, turning to Buy Now, Pay Later apps while hoping AI can bring fairness to lending.
1Password and Browserbase partner to secure credential access for AI agents
1Password and Browserbase team up to launch Secure Agentic Autofill, a new way to secure AI browser agents with end-to-end encryption and human oversight.
Google introduces Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model to automate web and mobile interfaces
Google has launched the Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model, giving AI agents the ability to navigate and interact with user interfaces in real time.
Micro Center partners with iFixit to make tech repair more accessible in stores nationwide
Micro Center is partnering with iFixit to combine in-store services with DIY repair guides, parts, and tools, expanding repair options for customers nationwide.
Lexar ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD brings high-speed USB-C storage to iPhone and Android users
Lexar has launched the ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD with 2000MB/s speeds, USB-C, MagSafe support, and up to 4TB of storage for iPhone and Android. Available now on Amazon.