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16 billion login credentials have been found across various datasets, making it one of the largest cybersecurity breaches in history. This is not a new leak' but a collection of previously leaked credentials stuffed into various datasets. Poor password hygiene and lack of security controls at the user level are the root cause of all such breaches. You can change your passwords now, avoid using the same password across various sites, and set up MFA to protect yourself.The post The 16 Billion Password Leak Is Not What You Think: What It Means and How to Stay Safe appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways By now, it's no secret that OpenAI and Microsoft are no longer cuddling under a blanket of cloud computing. We've been seeing signs for months - awkward press...The post OpenAI and Microsoft: A Partnership on the Rocks Over Windsurf and a $200M Pentagon Deal appeared first on Techreport.

The newly added Ethernet port on the Nintendo Switch 2 does not work for several users. Hasty production to beat scalpers may be one of the causes of this malfunction. It's still unclear whether the fault is hardware or software-related as we wait for a fix from Nintendo.The post Switch 2 Ethernet Port Malfunctions for Many Users: Nintendo Yet to Release a Fix appeared first on Techreport.

MIT research found that using LLMs like ChatGPT can reduce your learning skills.Research participants who relied on ChatGPT can't quote essays they've written minutes prior.It emphasizes the negative impact of relying solely on LLMs and the need to view them as a powerful learning tool.The post ChatGPT, LLMs Can Impact Your Learning, But You Can Prevent It appeared first on Techreport.

Xbox has announced two new handheld gaming devices in partnership with Asus: the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. They're expected to compete with Nintendo's Switch 2, which has sold 3.5 million units in just 4 days of its launch. Xbox aims to bring a wide range of game titles to portable handheld devices in order to cater to the gaming PC market.The post Is the Newly Revealed Xbox Handheld a Switch 2 Killer? appeared first on Techreport.

Google and OpenAI struck a cloud computing deal in May, according to a Reuters report.The deal surprised the industry as the two are seen as major AI rivals.Signs of friction between OpenAI and Microsoft may have also fueled the move.The partnership is a win-win.OpenAI gets more badly needed computing resources while Google profits from its $75B investment to boost its cloud computing capacity in 2025.The post From Rivals to Partners: What's Up with the Google and OpenAI Cloud Deal? appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways Denmark's Ministry of Digitalization has recently announced that it will leave the Microsoft ecosystem in favor of Linux and other open-source software. Minister Caroline Stage Olsen revealed this...The post The Word is Out: Danish Ministry Drops Microsoft, Goes Open Source appeared first on Techreport.

The FBI has warned users of BADBOX 2.0 - a malicious software that infects home devices like TVs, streaming devices, and vehicle infotainment systems. Once compromised, these devices are added to the botnet network and used as proxies for malicious activities. Users need to practice vigilance by avoiding purchases from unrecognized brands and checking network traffic for suspicious activity.The post The FBI Warns of BADBOX 2.0 - A Cyberattack That Targets Home IoT Devices appeared first on Techreport.

xAI's $5B debt deal is politically exposed: Elon Musk's AI startup is raising $5B through convertible debt to fund massive infrastructure projects - but the funding faces turbulence due to rising political tensions.Trump - Musk fallout is spooking investors: What started as a public feud has turned into a financial risk, with xAI's debt price dropping and yields climbing as investors worry about regulatory blowback.Musk's vision for Open AI faces new threats: Musk originally launched xAI to counter Big Tech's closed AI systems with a more 'truth-seeking' approach. Now that vision is vulnerable to political grudges, not just market forces.Politics are becoming a bottleneck for innovation: As AI becomes critical infrastructure, its future increasingly depends on political favor. xAI shows how quickly open innovation can become collateral in a power struggle.The post Trump's Feud With Musk Could Derail xAI's $5B Deal - And the Future of Open-Source AI appeared first on Techreport.

The European Commission will introduce the new International Digital Strategy that will focus on tech collaboration with the US and other countries. This is in contradiction to the growing pressure in Europe that calls for tech sovereignty and reducing tech dependence on the US. Low venture capital funding and a diverse regulatory landscape have been major challenges for tech innovation in Europe.The post Europe's Call for Tech Sovereignty Takes a Hit. European Commission to Adopt a More Collaborative Approach appeared first on Techreport.

Meta and Yandex have been found guilty of secretly listening to localhost ports and using them to transfer sensitive data from Android devices. The corporations use Meta Pixel and Yandex Metrica scripts to transfer cookies from browsers to local apps. Using incognito mode or a VPN can't protect users against it. A Meta spokesperson has called this a miscommunication,' which seems to be an attempt to underplay the situation.The post Meta and Yandex Spying on Android Users Through Localhost Ports: The Dying State of Online Privacy appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways In a win for the right to repair, the European Union (EU) has released its new energy labeling and ecodesign requirements for mobile phones, tablets, and even cordless...The post The EU Releases New Right to Repair Requirements for Phones and Tablets: What You Need to Know appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-computer interface startup, has successfully closed its Series E funding round, securing an impressive $650 million. The round attracted a powerhouse roster of investors, including...The post Elon Musk's Neuralink Raises $650M in Series E Funding appeared first on Techreport.

Dell and Nvidia will together provide architecture for the next set of supercomputers for the US Department of Energy, named Doudna. Dell will focus more on sustainable hardware and cooling systems, while Nvidia will provide its AI architecture, including the Vera Rubin AI chips. The US Department of Energy wants to focus more on the sustainable development of AI, hence the choice of environment-conscious companies.The post Dell and Nvidia to Power the Next Generation of Supercomputers: A Move Towards Sustainable AI Growth appeared first on Techreport.

AMD's 8GB RX 9060 XT sparks backlash as gamers call out misleading marketing, memory limits, and confusing GPU naming.The post AMD's RX 9060 XT 8GB Gamble: Gamers Are Furious, and They're Not Wrong appeared first on Techreport.

The OpenAI Academy is a collection of tutorials and live webinars that educate users about OpenAI products and LLMs. The main aim of the Academy is to enable users to understand the full capabilities of these AI tools in various sectors, such as education, business, and everyday work. With AI advancing rapidly, we might soon see artificial intelligence being offered as professional courses from recognized universities.The post OpenAI Academy - A New Beginning in AI Learning appeared first on Techreport.

With Google's Veo3, you can now render AI videos along with audio and background sounds. This would also make it easy for scammers to design deepfake scams to defraud innocent citizens. Users need to exercise self-vigilance to protect themselves. Developers' responsibilities and government regulations will also play a key part.The post You Can Now Make AI Videos with Audio Thanks to Veo3: A New Era of Scams Await appeared first on Techreport.

Thermal Grizzly unveiled its WireView Pro 2, a device that monitors the current and temperature of the 12VHPWR power connector. This improved version also offers data logging for 3 months and is expected to be priced at $100. The WireView Pro 2 will come out by the end of the year with better hardware and software compatibility.The post The WireView Pro 2 Is Coming Out This Year - Founder Thanks Nvidia for Its Faulty Connector appeared first on Techreport.

Maxsun unveiled the new Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual GPU video card, featuring two 24GB Pro B60 GPUs. It features a blower-style fan, making it ideal for building complex workstations with multiple cards. Although the pricing isn't made public yet, we expect it to be around $1,000, which can be a competition-killer.The post Is Intel's Arc Pro B60 the Dual GPU Innovation We've Been Waiting For? appeared first on Techreport.

Google has introduced SynthID Detector, a powerful tool that can detect AI-generated content. It works by identifying SynthID-generated watermarks in content served up by Google AI tools, such as Imagen, Gemini, and Lyria. The detector is currently in the testing phase and only available for use by joining a waitlist. SynthID Detector is also open-source, allowing anyone to build on the tech architecture.The post Google Launches SynthID Detector - A Revolutionary AI Detection Tool. Is This the Beginning of Responsible AI Development? appeared first on Techreport.

Next Xbox Could Run Windows: A reliable leak suggests Microsoft is working on an Xbox that runs a custom Windows build with Steam support and full backward compatibility.Steam and Xbox Already Work Well Together: Xbox controllers dominate on Steam, and Microsoft continues releasing more games on the platform.Best-in-Class Backward Compatibility: Xbox Series X supports four console generations. A Windows-based Xbox could make this even more straightforward.A Strategic Shift to Stay Competitive: With PlayStation ahead, Microsoft may bet on openness, merging PC and console ecosystems to regain ground.The post Is Microsoft About to Break the Console Mold? Why the Next Xbox Might Just Be a PC in Disguise appeared first on Techreport.

We never thought we'd utter the phrase RTX 5060 review restrictions, but here we are. From YouTube channels to review sites, independent tech media has always played a huge role...The post The Preview Paradox: How Early RTX 5060 Review Restrictions Reshape GPU Coverage (and What it Means for Buyers) appeared first on Techreport.

France is the first country to have endorsed the UN Open Source Principles, which now takes the total endorsements to 36. The French government recently released La Suite numerique, which is an open-source collection of collaboration tools for French government officials. French AI startup Mistral AI is also developing open-source AI models that can beat DeepSeek.The post France Endorses the UN's Open Source Principles. Here's How It's Leading the Open Source Initiative appeared first on Techreport.

The US has signed a deal with the UAE to build the largest AI data center outside of the US. UAE will also be able to acquire 500K advanced NVIDIA AI chips every year from 2025. Saudi Arabia AI firm HUMAIN announced a partnership with NVIDIA to build 500 MW of AI factories in the next five years.The post Trump Is the US's New AI Salesman in the Middle East. A Smart Move or Desperation? appeared first on Techreport.

Google's Android 16 beta build gives us a sneak peek into its latest Android Desktop mode. Similar to Samsung's DeX, it has taskbars at the bottom and floating windows for multitasking. This will make DeX-like experiences cheaper and increase OEM competition.The post Google Is Working on a DeX-like Android Experience - New Competition for Samsung? appeared first on Techreport.

A bill has been introduced that plans to verify the ownership and location of regulated processors and advanced AI tech. This would require companies like Nvidia, AMD, and Intel to embed location tracking functions into regulated products. This extraordinary move seems quite ludicrous and may impact free global trade in the long run.The post US Plans to Track Location of Every Exported Advanced AI Chip - Overkill? appeared first on Techreport.

The US and China have agreed to lower tariffs. The US will now charge a 30% tariff, whereas China will charge 10%. Actual prices may not come down in the long run, but we may see an increase at a much lesser pace. Lower tariffs may also not see massive domestic production shifts, which means the trade deficit may close down slower than expected.The post US and China Reach a Tariff Understanding - But Prices May Not Decrease Immediately appeared first on Techreport.

Nvidia is set to release a downgraded version of its H20 AI chips for the Chinese market to overcome export restrictions. However, recent AI models from China show proof that it has overcome the performance of substandard AI chips through advanced machine learning. China may also be circumventing export restrictions directly through stockpiling and illegal means.The post Nvidia's Downgraded H20 Chips Might Not Be Enough to Stop China's AI Ambitions appeared first on Techreport.

OpenAI's new app build shows signs of weekly' and lifetime' plan introductions. Weekly subscriptions may help OpenAI expand its user base to include budget-conscious users. There's no official confirmation from OpenAI, as these are just observed speculations.The post OpenAI May Introduce Weekly and Lifetime Plans appeared first on Techreport.

OpenAI has introduced OpenAI for Countries' to help other nations develop their own data centers and customized ChatGPT solutions. This is part of the company's $500B Stargate project, which focuses on AI development in the US. OpenAI has focused a lot on the development of democratic AI across the globe, but we believe it's worth digging into its intent behind the project.The post OpenAI's New Push for Democratic AI: Another Marketing Gimmick? appeared first on Techreport.

Windows 10's Deadline Is Looming: Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 in October 2025, potentially leaving over 200M devices without updates or security patches.Linux as a Viable Successor: Modern Linux distributions like Mint and Pop!_OS offer a user-friendly, efficient alternative that works well on older hardware left behind by Windows 11's strict requirements.The End-of-10 Project Pushes Back: Grassroots initiatives are helping users switch to Linux, offering practical guides, support networks, and real-world repair options to extend the life of aging PCs.The post Windows 10 Is Dying - It's Time to Take Back Control With Linux appeared first on Techreport.

Research shows that the increasing use of LLM tools like ChatGPT has led to reduced critical thinking and higher cognitive offloading. Students using these tools fail to understand the reasoning behind a problem and end up scoring less than students who do not use any such tools. AI platforms like Cluely encourage people to stop thinking' and instead cheat on everything, including exams and jobs. There's a need for smarter AI tools like Khanmigo that aid the thinking process instead of replacing it.The post Cheating Ourselves: When AI Replaces Thinking Instead of Supporting It appeared first on Techreport.

OpenAI queries Musk's ties to a bill that could upend its for-profit restructuring.Experts are calling on regulators to prevent the move.This is part of broader concerns over how this could impact the development, ethics, and security of generative AI across the board.The post Sam Altman Abandons OpenAI's For-Profit Restructuring Plans appeared first on Techreport.

Mass shipment of Huawei's 910C GPUs is expected to start by the end of this month.The 910C uses two 910B processors and is reportedly as fast as Nvidia's H100.The company is also testing its latest Ascend 910D chips.The post Huawei's 910C AI Chips Are Ready for Mass Distribution. A Wake up Call for the US appeared first on Techreport.

Xiaomi's Google-Free HyperOS challenges Android's status quo, pushing for a new ecosystem beyond Google's control.The post Xiaomi's Google-Free HyperOS Could Reshape Android - and Break the West's Tech Monopoly appeared first on Techreport.

Editor's Note: This is a legacy article, originally published September 19, 2014. While pricing and availability details may be outdated, the test results and analysis remain accurate and relevant. You...The post The SSD Endurance Experiment: Only Two Remain After 1.5PB appeared first on Techreport.

USB flash drives are no longer popular among everyday users as far as data storage and transfer solutions are concerned. Top reasons for this include rising market penetration of cloud storage solutions and better and more affordable external hard drives. Interestingly, fast internet speeds and rising storage spaces in mobile phones have also contributed to the decline of USB sticks.The post We Dived Deep Into the Decreasing Popularity of USB Flash Drives - Here's What We Found appeared first on Techreport.

Editor's Note: This is a legacy article, originally published March 4, 2008. While pricing and availability details may be outdated, the test results and analysis remain accurate and relevant. I've...The post AMD's 780G Chipset Test and Review appeared first on Techreport.

Editor's Note: This is a legacy article, originally published in January 2002. While pricing and availability details may be outdated, the test results and analysis remain accurate and relevant. Today,...The post Pentium 4 Northwood' 2.2GHz vs. Athlon XP 2000+ appeared first on Techreport.

Pebble Founder Eric Migicovsky started a new YouTube podcast on Thursday and demoed the new Pebble Core 2 smartwatch.The smartwatch comes with a bigger screen, a waterproof speaker, an adaptable backlight for night use, and a potential AI agent integration.Eric also plans to develop a native API for developers working to expand the PebbleOS ecosystem with new apps and widgets.The new smartwatch is still on track to launch in July 2025, Eric confirmed.The post Pebble Founder Demos Pebble Core 2 Duo Smartwatch: ChatGPT Integration Next? appeared first on Techreport.

Editor's Note: This is a legacy article, originally published July 25, 2012. While pricing and availability details may be outdated, the test results and analysis remain accurate and relevant. If...The post Those 27-inch IPS Displays from Korea are for Real appeared first on Techreport.

Visa Bets on AI Cards: Visa's AI-ready' credit cards aim to automate purchases, raising concerns over data privacy, liability, and cloud-based control.Duolingo Cuts Humans for Scale: Duolingo's 148 AI-generated courses mark a shift away from human contractors, fueling debate over AI replacing jobs and content quality.Wikipedia Keeps People in Charge: Wikipedia's new AI strategy focuses on supporting editors, not replacing them, to preserve trust and editorial oversight.Nvidia Pressures Trump on Exports: Nvidia's pushback on U.S. chip restrictions highlights a growing hardware bottleneck amid rising global demand for AI.The post AI at a Crossroads: Why Visa, Duolingo, and Wikipedia Are Taking Different Roads appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways California-based PC case manufacturer Hyte halted its shipments to the United States last week, citing the heavy impact of President Trump's 145% tariffs, making it financially unfeasible for...The post PC Case Maker Hyte Suspends US Shipments Over Trump Tariffs appeared first on Techreport.

The US government may remove the tiered system adopted by the Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion for AI chip export. A country-specific agreement model may be adopted instead. The new policy will require countries to get a license to import US-made AI chips beyond a certain quantity.The post Trump Wants to Restrict Export of AI Chips - It's a Move That Can Backfire appeared first on Techreport.

HP agrees to a $4 million settlement to end a lawsuit that accuses it of deceptive advertising tactics. The settlement covers all administrative costs, lawsuit expenses, and compensation to aggrieved consumers. A similar case has also been filed against Amazon for mis-advertising its Fire TV.The post HP Agrees to $4 Million Settlement for Deceptive Advertising appeared first on Techreport.

New research shows that hard disks produce less CO2 than SSDs or LTO Tapes. The report also lays down three ways for a sustainable future: building energy-efficient tech, recycling, and shared responsibility. However, making the switch isn't easy considering the benefits of SSD storage.The post Seagate Research Shows Hard Disks Have Lower CO2 Emissions than SSDs appeared first on Techreport.

Microsoft has accepted that there's a bug in Outlook Classic that slows CPUs by 30-50%. The company has offered a temporary workaround by shifting to the Semi Annual channel. This issue is six months old, but no permanent fix has been offered so far.The post Microsoft Acknowledges Outlook Classic Bug and Offers a Temporary Fix appeared first on Techreport.

The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB outperforms the RTX 4060 Ti thanks to DLSS 4, MFG, and an increased VRAM. The pricing remains uncertain amidst the ongoing tariff war and the instability in the GPU market. Overall, the 5060 Ti is a good upgrade from older 20/30 versions, but it doesn't quite beat the 4070 Ti model.The post Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti Reviews Are In, and It's Better ThanWe Expected appeared first on Techreport.