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TechnologyMay 8

Poland Reports Russian Hacking of Water Plants as US Faces Similar Threats

Polish intelligence accuses Russia of cyberattacks on infrastructure while a US defense contractor is fined for selling hacking tools to Russian operatives.

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TechnologyApr 13

Microsoft Raises Surface Device Prices $500 Due to RAM Shortage

Microsoft increased prices for Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 from $999 to $1,499 amid global RAM shortages.

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TechnologyApr 13

FBI Dismantles International Phishing Operation; Booking.com Reports Data Breach

Federal authorities shut down a global phishing scheme targeting 17,000 victims while travel company Booking.com disclosed unauthorized access to customer data.

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TechnologyMay 8

Russia Launches First Satellites for Rassvet Internet Constellation

Russia has begun deploying its Rassvet satellite internet network with 16 initial satellites, aiming for nationwide coverage by 2030.

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TechnologyJun 2

Two Tech Startups Pursue High Valuations in Separate Funding Rounds

Coinbase founder's longevity company NewLimit reaches $3.1B valuation while cybersecurity firm Cyera seeks $12B in new funding.

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TechnologyJun 2

DIY Cyberdeck Building Gains Popularity Among Tech Enthusiasts

Hobbyists are creating custom portable computers called cyberdecks, with the trend growing on social media platforms.

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TechnologyJun 15

Hackers Target Adult Content Creators with Cryptocurrency Scams and Political Content

Cybercriminals have been extorting adult content creators with large social media followings, sometimes flooding their accounts with pro-MAGA and cryptocurrency content.

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TechnologyApr 24

Waymo Vehicle Enters Crime Scene During London Testing

A Waymo autonomous vehicle being tested in London drove into a police-cordoned crime scene, with the company stating a human operator was in control.

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TechnologyJun 1

Former Meta CTO Raises $250M Climate Investment Fund

Mike Schroepfer's Gigascale Capital has secured $250 million to invest in climate technology solutions addressing energy and material shortages.

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TechnologyJun 14

Škoda Announces Seven-Seat Electric Vehicle as Flagship Model

Czech automaker Škoda will introduce the Peaq electric vehicle this summer as its new flagship seven-seat model.

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TechnologyJun 14

Rural Georgia Community Organizes Petition Drive Against Proposed Data Center

Residents in Coweta County, Georgia, are collecting signatures for a referendum to vote on blocking a proposed data center project and similar facilities.

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TechnologyJun 1

Microsoft to Phase Out SMS Codes as Fingerprint Photo Risks Debated

Microsoft plans to eliminate SMS authentication codes while cybersecurity experts assess risks of fingerprint extraction from photos.

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TechnologyMay 6

ReMarkable Releases Paper Pure Tablet, Retiring Six-Year-Old ReMarkable 2

ReMarkable announced its new Paper Pure tablet featuring an upgraded monochrome E Ink display, replacing the ReMarkable 2 after six years.

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TechnologyMay 27

Valve Increases Steam Deck Prices by Over $200 Amid Improved Availability

Valve has raised Steam Deck handheld gaming device prices significantly while ensuring better stock availability for customers.

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TechnologyMay 14

AMD Announces FSR 4.1 Upscaling Technology for Older Graphics Cards

AMD will bring FSR 4.1 upscaling technology to RDNA 3 graphics cards in July 2025, with RDNA 2 support following in early 2027.

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