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Gen Z and Boomers Agree: This Is the Rudest Thing You Can Do With Your Smartphone

It's not talking on speakerphone in the library or having ChatGPT write your text messages, though both of those are considered mostly unacceptable, too, according to our survey.

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Use AT&T? You Might Be Eligible for a Cut of a $177 Million Breach Settlement

A judge in Texas gives preliminary approval to the deal, which addresses two recent data breaches.

I Tried the First Chromebook With an NPU. It Will Help Me Work Smarter, Not Harder

Lenovo's new flagship Chromebook Plus 14 is the first Chromebook with a high-powered NPU—courtesy of MediaTek—and it's bringing some truly slick, exclusive AI smarts. I checked it out firsthand at Google's offices.

OpenAI Takes Down Jony Ive's 'io' References Amid Trademark Dispute

The trademark lawsuit was filed by iyO, a hearing device startup that emerged from Google's X moonshot factory.

Tesla's Robotaxis Are Here: First Reactions From the Limited Test

Tesla's robotaxi service in Austin is only available to select invitees for now, and there are limitations.

FCC Probes Biden-Era 'Cyber Trust Mark' Program Over 'Concerning' Ties to China

GOP FCC Chairman Brendan Carr argues that the company hired to manage the EnergyStar-like program has 'deep ties to China.' US-based UL Solutions denies any wrongdoing.

The #1 Mistake People Make Choosing a VPN—and How to Avoid It

Don't let FOMO trick you into signing up for a long-term plan for a service you may not like. I've reviewed VPNs for years and am here to explain why it's so important to try before you buy.