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OpenAI added 26 more markets for ChatGPT ads. Here is who sees them, which plans stay ad-free, and what OpenAI says about privacy.
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Googlebook Price Starts at $899: Which of the 5 Launch Laptops Fits You?
Google’s first Googlebooks are on sale from $899. Here’s how the five launch laptops compare and which one is worth buying.
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ConnectWise Cloud Backup Breach: How Attackers Skipped MFA and Targeted 2,250 Microsoft 365 Tenants
A stolen vendor app credential let attackers walk into Microsoft 365 tenants without a single MFA prompt. Here’s how to check if you’re affected.
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ChatGPT Locked Chats Are Here: How the PIN Lock Works and What It Won’t Protect
OpenAI’s new locked chats hide private conversations behind a PIN or Face ID. Here’s how to set them up and where the protection stops.
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Galaxy A56 AirDrop Is Here: How to Share Files With iPhones in One UI 9
Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy A56 can now swap files with iPhones and Macs. Here’s how to switch it on.
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Zoom Unified Context Layer Explained: What Works Now and What’s Coming in 2027
Zoom’s new AI layer ties meetings to your apps. Some of it is live today, but the safety controls don’t arrive until 2027.
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DuckDB 2.0 Is Out: The Embedded Database Now Has a Server Mode
DuckDB just added an optional server mode called Quack, plus faster async I/O. Here is what changed and what to check before you upgrade.
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PowerToys 0.102 Adds Mouse Button Lock, CursorHide and a Smarter Command Palette
Microsoft’s latest PowerToys adds two mouse tools, a pinned Command Palette shelf and new command-line options. Here’s what’s worth turning on.
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iOS 27.0.1 Is Now Your Top iPhone Update: Install It or Stay on iOS 26?
Apple now shows iOS 27.0.1 first on iPhones still on iOS 26. Here is who can install it, what to check, and how to stay put.
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Firefox 159 Release Date Is October 27: What to Expect and How to Update
Firefox 159 is due October 27. Here’s what Mozilla’s notes confirm so far, what’s still unknown, and how to update.
