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Microsoft launched Copilot+ PCs a year ago to mockery. Is the world finally ready for them?

A year ago today, Microsoft unveiled what it believed would be the future of home computing. Copilot+ PCs, optimized to harness the power of AI, were introduced with the promise of revolutionizing how we interact with our laptops and desktops.

The reaction, however, was far from enthusiastic. Critics mocked the addition of an AI button on the keyboard, likening it to the

Why governments keep losing the ‘war on encryption’

Reports that prominent American national security officials used a freely available encrypted messaging app, coupled with the rise of authoritarian policies around the world, have led to a surge in interest in

Gen Z is turning to ChatGPT for outfit advice

With around 1 billion searches on ChatGPT each week, Gen Zers are increasingly turning to AI to solve a daily dilemma: what to wear.

Last month, OpenAI announced updates to ChatGPT’s search function, enhancing the shopping experience with personalized product recommendations and direct purchase links. Users have already begun using these features to plan their outfits.

“I’m going out to dinner tonight, what should I wear?” one user

Trump signs a bipartisan bill targeting revenge porn and AI-generated sexual images

President Donald Trump signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act into law on Monday, strengthening federal protections for victims of revenge porn and AI-generated sexual images.

The bill, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), makes it illegal to “knowingly publish” or threaten to share nonconsensual intimate imagery—whether real or generated by artificial intelligence—without the person’s cons

Airbnb ordered to block over 65,000 holiday rentals in Spain for rule violations

Spain has ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 holiday listings on its platform for having violated rules, the Consumer Rights Ministry said Monday.

The ministry said that many of the 65,935 Airbnb listings it had ordered to be withdrawn did not include their license number or specify whether the owner was an individual or a company. Others listed numbers that di

‘Is the cheese pull challenge accepted?’: Chili’s and TGI Fridays reignite their rivalry over mozzarella sticks on social media

Chili’s and TGI Fridays are in a full-blown mozzarella stick feud.

Last week, TGI Fridays unveiled its new menu with a post on X: “New menu’s out. mozz sticks hit harder. happy hour’s calling. life’s good.” The next day, the chain appeared to throw shade at its fast casual rival, Chili’s Grill & Bar.

Why is Fortnite not available on iPhones in the U.S.?

Epic Games‘s Fortnite video game was not available on Apple’s iPhone devices in the European Union and the United States on Friday.

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Tech startup leaders need to think globally from the get-go

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

This timeless insight from renowned 20th-century Austrian-America management consultant Peter Drucker is especially relevant for startup leaders who aim to build something that stands the test of time.

In today’s digital economy, global expansion has never been easier—yet many tech founders are still focused on an initial geographical market. Whil

We’re in a golden age for movie trailers—and it’s messing with our heads

Deciding which movies warrant a trip to the theater isn’t always easy. Lately, though, trailers seem to be making the choice even harder, and not for the reasons one might think.

The problem—if you could call it one—is an abundance of marketing riches across the entire cinematic spectrum. The trailer for A24’s new necromancy horror ">Bring Her Back is as dynamic as the one for Marvel’s retro romp,


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