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* OpenAI launched Daybreak for Frontline Defenders, offering $1B in credits for resource‑constrained security orgs * Priority goes to essential services, governments, banks, nonprofits, and open‑source maintainers * Initiative includes training, partnerships, and a water‑sector pilot with MS‑ISCA for local defenders OpenAI is offering a billion dollars in credits
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PostgreSQL releases since 2014 contain a severe vulnerability that allows attacker with low privileges to take over databases and servers, cybersecurity firm Cyera reports. An open source relational database system offering support for both relational (SQL) and non-relational (JSON) queries, PostgreSQL is one of the most popular databases, being used
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From senior leadership appointments to wide-scale AI implementations, the biggest names in retail are leaning on tech to address operational pain points. Published Sept. 4, 2026 Retail businesses have adapted their technology playbooks in the last few months as they pursue greater profits amid waning consumer confidence. From supply chain
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Instagram’s visible AI labels are supposed to help people quickly spot synthetically generated content at a glance. Over the last few weeks, however, users have been reporting that the system has gone haywire. They say Meta has been automatically applying an “AI Content” label to images that they didn’
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Acer’s Project DualPlay Mini combines handheld gaming controls with a physical keyboard. Image: Acer Acer’s DualPlay Mini combines gaming controls with a physical keyboard, but can the 8-inch handheld replace a travel laptop for everyday work? Sep 3, 2026 Acer has showcased an 8-inch gaming handheld that flips
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IBM Ventures is backing BQP as the company expands its quantum-inspired software for enterprise engineering and HPC workloads. Image: Carson Masterson/Unsplash IBM Ventures backs BQP as its BQPhy software aims to accelerate enterprise engineering workloads using existing GPU and HPC infrastructure. Sep 3, 2026 As fault-tolerant quantum computing continues
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Google’s September Android update adds new features across Gemini, Find Hub, Google Keep, and Google Messages. Image generated via Google’s Nano Banana 2 Google’s September Android update adds five features across Gemini, Find Hub, Keep, and Messages, but availability depends on your Android version. Sep 3, 2026
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Lutnick says Anthropic is back in the Trump Administration’s favor. Image: The White House Anthropic is rebuilding ties with the Trump administration after its Pentagon fight, potentially reopening the door to federal AI contracts. Sep 3, 2026 Anthropic has gone from Washington’s AI outcast to a company the
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We may earn from vendors via affiliate links or sponsorships. This might affect product placement on our site, but not the content of our reviews. See our Terms of Use for details. With Microsoft Project being retired in favor of Planner, many organizations are deciding whether to stay within its
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Google’s Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 gain AI-powered Battery usage summaries designed to help users understand what may be draining their phone’s battery. Image: ChatGPT Google is rolling out AI-powered Battery usage summaries to Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 phones to help users understand what may be draining
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* The Romo 2 Series is drone brand DJI's second-gen robot vacuum * Available in transparent (P2) and non-transparent A2) versions * Following Romo's hacking drama, DJI has added 'Local Data Mode', which severs the bot's internet connection entirely Looks aren't everything, but
