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My Year With a Copilot+ PC: Where's the AI Revolution Microsoft Promised?

I've been testing one for 12 months and and Copilot+ PCs still don't offer groundbreaking on-device AI features. Don't expect improvements to cloud-based ones either.

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AT&T May Owe You $5,000. How to Get Your Cut of the $177 Million AT&T Data Breach Settlement

You have until Nov. 18 to submit a claim and receive up to $5,000 in compensation related to two data breaches, one in 2019 and another in 2024.

EV Sales Are Booming, Just Not in the US

With the Trump administration axing tax credits and crippling a federally funded charging network, EV sales in the US slow to a crawl in 2025 as China and Europe see increases of up to 30%.

After Ransomware Attacks, Microsoft Teams to Block Malicious Files

Teams will also detect and warn users about malicious URLs sent in Teams chat and channels.

Meta's Smart Glasses With Built-In Display May Launch Next Month

To boost demand, Meta has also cut back its margins and priced the device closer to an iPhone, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.

Buying a New TV? Here's Why You Should Skip This Year's Model

The best deal on a premium television is probably hiding in last year's lineup.

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