Tag: PCMag

“BadBox 2.0” Malware has Infiltrated over 10 Million Android Devices

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Malware known as a “BadBox 2.0” has infiltrated over 10 million Android devices, including TV streaming devices, tablets, and digital projectors, according to Google.  As PCMag reports, last week Google said it filed a lawsuit in New York to try and shut down the “criminal enterprise,” which operates as a botnet or an army of infected devices. “This […]

Zuckerberg Eyes More Mega Data Centers to Develop “AI Superintelligence”

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In his pursuit to create “AI superintelligence,” Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg is teasing plans to build not one, but several energy-hungry data centers dedicated to AI training.  As PCMag reports, back in January, Zuckerberg mentioned creating a data center so large it would cover large parts of Manhattan island if placed in New York City. On Monday, […]

Here’s How to Fetch Some of the Best Early Prime Day Deals for Your Pets

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Prime Day 2025 is coming up (July 8 thru 11), but pet parents can take advantage of deals on all kinds of useful pet gear, including popular pet cameras and smart water fountains right now! Wouldn’t you rather save your money now so you have extra funds for pet necessities later? As PCMag reports, even though […]

Are You Eligible for a Cut of a $177 Million AT&T Breach Settlement?

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Current and former AT&T subscribers might soon be eligible for a payout from a $177 million settlement over two recent data breaches at the carrier. As PCMag reports, on Friday, a US district judge in Texas gave preliminary approval to the settlement, with the goal of kicking off the process to distribute the funds before a […]

Amazon Promises this year’s Prime Days will be Bigger and Better than Ever

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Very few sales events get our blood pumping quite like Amazon Prime Day. The largest online retailer in the world’s yearly member-centric sales event brings us the best prices on thousands of top products, and it’s never too early to prepare. As PCMag reports, the official announcement for 2025’s Prime Day was just released, including the dates: July […]

Google Ships Android 16 Early, and it has a Major Update

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Google shipped Android 16 today, months ahead of the usual schedule, and the earliest in a year that it’s delivered a major update for its mobile operating system in almost 15 years. As PCMag reports, the headline news with Android 16 isn’t a brand-new look like the “Liquid Glass” makeover Apple unveiled as part of iOS 26 at their WWDC on […]

Tesla Urges Trump Administration to “Exercise Caution” Imposing Tariffs on Foreign-Made Chips

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Tesla is urging the Trump administration to exercise caution when imposing tariffs on foreign-made chips. As PCMag reports, in a letter to the Commerce Department, Tesla encouraged officials to consult the industry before issuing tariffs on semiconductors, citing potential supply chain disruptions. One Tesla product alone “may contain tens of thousands of semiconductors, with subcomponents made by hundreds of suppliers, […]

Some Switch 2 Preorders are being Canceled from 3 of the Biggest US Retailers

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is supposed to be in the hands of those who prepared and preordered at the end of this week. However, as PCMag reports, some users who thought they’d be playing Mario Kart World on June 5 are surprised to find their preorder was canceled without a clear reason why. First spotted by Vice, the […]

Google’s Gemini Is Coming to Cars, and Volvo is the First to Sign On

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Volvo will be one of the first automakers to integrate Gemini AI into its vehicles. As PCMag reports, drivers will be able to have conversations with Gemini while keeping their eyes on the road, they can summon the AI to send messages, translate them into another language before sending, ask questions about their car’s manual, […]

These are some of the Revolutionary Reveals at this year’s Google I/O

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At I/O 2025, Google is showcasing the many improvements to its many AI initiatives that promise science-fiction-like conveniences in the very near future. Sure, we aren’t getting Jetsons-style flying cars, but a Rosie the Robot-style assistant who helps with online tasks will be in your home sooner than expected. But, as PCMag reports, Google does promise AI […]