Nearly 40 percent of workers admit crying on the job as fear of layoffs lingers

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A new report finds 39 percent of employees have cried at work, while more than half fear losing their job. Workers are quietly job searching, venting, and mentally checking out as layoff anxiety lingers.

Technics SL-1500CS turntable has ΔΣ-Drive

SL 1500CS

Technics has unveiled the SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable, bringing its Delta Sigma Drive motor control technology to a more entry level audiophile model. With an iron-coreless motor, built-in phono stage, Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, and upgraded vibration control, the SL-1500CS aims to raise expectations in its class. Pricing has not yet been revealed.

The Salvation Army opens a digital thrift store on Roblox and yes it feels strange

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The Salvation Army has launched a digital thrift store inside Roblox called Thrift Score. It aims to reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha, but the move raises uncomfortable questions about turning a necessity driven retail model into a virtual aesthetic.

The Phil Spencer era ends at Microsoft as Asha Sharma takes over Xbox

Phil bye Xbox Microsoft

Phil Spencer is retiring from Microsoft after 38 years, ending a defining era for Xbox. Asha Sharma now takes over as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, marking a major leadership shift inside one of the industry’s biggest platforms.

Android’s AI nightmare begins as malware turns Gemini into a hacking tool

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Security researchers have uncovered PromptSpy, the first known Android AI malware to abuse Google’s Gemini model for on screen UI manipulation. The malware uses generative AI to keep itself pinned in recent apps, block removal attempts, and deploy a built in VNC module that gives attackers full remote access to infected devices. Android is no longer just fighting scripts and hardcoded taps. It is now facing adaptive AI driven threats.

Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 goes full titanium with 30-day battery and offline global maps

Amazfit T Rex Ultra 2

Amazfit has unveiled the T-Rex Ultra 2, a titanium GPS watch with 30-day battery life, offline global maps, 10 ATM water resistance, and expedition-focused navigation features.

One in three Americans now trust AI as much as their priest or pastor

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Nearly one in three Americans now say AI is as trustworthy as their priest or pastor for spiritual advice, according to new Barna research unveiled at NRB. The findings raise urgent questions for churches navigating faith in the AI era.

OpenAI plants its AI flag in India

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OpenAI is expanding aggressively in India with a new nationwide initiative that includes Tata-backed data centers, massive enterprise AI deployments, and more than 100,000 ChatGPT Edu licenses. The move signals a long term bet on sovereign AI infrastructure, local talent, and enterprise scale adoption across one of the world’s largest technology markets.