Notepad++ Users in China Hack May Have Received Backdoored App China state hackers breached Notepad++ infrastructure for months, delivering malicious updates to targeted users with a sophisticated backdoor named Chrysalis. Technology Notepad++: A popular Windows app was hacked. From June to December, hackers from China broke into the app’s update system. They sent bad versions … Read more
Pixel 9a Now $399 at Best Buy Save $100 on Best Buy Best Buy has discounted the Google Pixel 9a to $399 for 128GB, available in four colors, offering great features at a lower price point. Technology Google Pixel 9a: A Great Choice Today. The Pixel 9a phone is now on sale for $399 at … Read more
Secondary sales shift from founder windfalls to employee-retention tools Recent startup secondary sales are helping employees cash out stock, shifting from 2021’s founder-focused cashouts to improve hiring and retention. Business San Francisco: In May, AI sales startup Clay let most workers sell some of their shares at a $1.5 billion value. This type of deal … Read more
Fundamental raises $255M Series A with new big data solution AI lab Fundamental launches with $255M funding to revolutionize enterprise data analysis using a new foundation model. Technology San Francisco: An AI company called Fundamental is making a new tool called Nexus to help big companies look at their data better. Most AI works well … Read more
An ‘Intimacy Crisis’ Is Driving the Dating Divide Despite endless digital connections, people increasingly crave deep intimacy but struggle to find it in modern relationships. Lifestyle San Francisco: In the United States, almost half of adults are not in relationships. Many people feel lonely and sad. A new book by Justin Garcia says we are … Read more
Substack confirms data breach affecting email and phone numbers Newsletter platform Substack reports data breach exposing user emails and phone numbers but not financial details Technology San Francisco: Substack said hackers got into their system and took some user information. The company found out in February that someone got into their systems in October. The … Read more
Best Microsoft Surface Laptop 2026 Guide Top Models Ranked The 2026 Surface Laptop offers premium design, long battery life, and a unique 3:2 screen that rivals the MacBook Air in many ways. Technology Seattle: The Microsoft Surface Laptop stands out for its smooth design and strong parts. It comes in two sizes: 13.8 inches and … Read more
Voice interfaces reshape AI interaction and device control AI voice interfaces are becoming the primary method for human-computer interaction, with major tech companies investing billions in this technology shift. Technology Doha: AI companies are making voice the main way people talk to computers. Mati Staniszewski leads ElevenLabs and says phones should go back in pockets. … Read more
Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Is a Weird Retro 3D Gaming Blast Nintendo’s new Virtual Boy accessory brings weird retro 3D gaming to Switch but requires extra subscriptions and costs $100 Technology Boston: Get ready for a weird trip back in time! Nintendo’s new Virtual Boy accessory makes old 3D games pop right into your eyes. It … Read more
Spotify Sells Physical Books, Adds Page Match to Audiobooks Spotify expands into physical book sales and launches Page Match for seamless audio transitions. Technology San Francisco: Spotify is adding physical books and new features for audiobooks. Users in the U.S. and the U.K. can soon buy physical books through the app. This is a big … Read more