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23andMe is now blaming users and their recycled passwords for data breach

A hot potato: In December, 23andMe confirmed a troublesome security breach that affected around 7 million users. Now, the genetic testing firm says that users are responsible for the incident due to password reuse. Obviously, the finger-pointing is not sitting well with those affected. Customers impacted by the 2023 data breach are suing 23andMe in […]

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Xbox backtracks after banning accounts that automatically uploaded NSFW BG3 videos

A hot potato: Even if you are not one to read a company’s terms of service agreement, it should go without saying that unless it’s a porn site, uploading NSFW content is not a good idea. But what if that content was not uploaded directly by you? That’s what many Xbox owners are facing now

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MSI’s upcoming gaming handheld is Intel powered, pictures and benchmarks leak early

Rumor mill: Although the Steam Deck inspired a new wave of rival handheld gaming PCs, there hasn’t been much competition regarding internals, as they all run on AMD APUs. The Claw handheld from MSI could change that, as leaked images and benchmarks indicate that its Meteor Lake processor could trade blows with the Asus ROG

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Design company Incase will revive Microsoft’s PC peripheral business in 2024

In context: Despite being one of the biggest companies in the software industry, Microsoft has sold PC peripherals for three decades. The company plans to leave that market, but the “Microsoft” brand will remain on many computer accessories for years to come. Microsoft was one of the first corporations to bring affordable hardware wonders like

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Tesla introduces more realistic range estimates for Model Y, S, and X vehicles

What just happened? If there’s one thing electric vehicle companies are known for, it’s exaggerating the official ranges of their EVs. This is something that Tesla has been accused of doing on several occasions – and Musk’s company is believed to be the worst offender of the bunch – this may explain why the automaker

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Starbucks accused of using dark patterns in its app to retain nearly $900 million

In context: We’re used to seeing big tech companies being accused of using dark patterns – a user interface designed to trick or deceive people into taking certain actions. The practice isn’t limited to the likes of Amazon and Google, though. A consumer group claims in a complaint that Starbucks does the same thing with

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New certification for Adaptive-Sync monitors with dual-mode support arrives just in time for CES

In context: The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) is a non-profit entity of more than 325 corporate members worldwide. The organization defines standards and certification programs for video and media interfaces used by PC, television, and consumer electronics industries, promoting and supporting open standard development in the display market. The AdaptiveSync certification program introduced in

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Dell brings the sleek (and controversial) XPS 13 design to 14 and 16-inch models

Something to look forward to: Dell took the unusual step of replacing the XPS 13 laptop’s function keys with a touch-sensitive row two years ago. Now, the company has unified the design across the entire XPS laptop lineup. The new models Dell plans to present at CES unsurprisingly also feature Intel Core Ultra processors, which

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Is this mysterious 700W Nvidia GPU a new H200 chip or an RTX 4090 Titan?

Rumor mill: As Nvidia’s profits from AI hardware soar, many worry that the company could increasingly divert resources from its consumer-facing RTX graphics cards. Thus, the leak of a previously unknown GPU could spark debate over whether it’s an AI card or a new RTX 40 series Titan, especially given its extreme TDP rating. A

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U.S. delays re-imposing tariffs on Chinese goods, keeping graphics card prices stable for now

What just happened? U.S. gamers can once again breathe a sigh of relief after the government delayed re-imposing tariffs on Chinese goods for another five months, a move that would affect prices of graphics cards and other hardware. The Trump-era tariffs’ re-introduction has been put off several times, with many industry groups hoping they will

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