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Cyber Apocalypse Now: Black Hat 2025's Most Terrifying Hacks and Security Breaches

From AI hijacks to Russian ad scams, this year's Black Hat conference in Las Vegas revealed a cybersecurity battlefield that's smarter, scarier, and more sophisticated than ever. These are the moments that made the biggest impact.

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Most of the GPT-5 Updates Are a Snooze. Wake Me When Artificial General Intelligence Arrives

OpenAI's GPT-5 is here, but it doesn't seem to be a revolutionary update. I think it's a signal that chatbots won't change all that much until we enter the realm of science fiction.

Framework Desktop Review: This Mighty Mini PC Has Modular Mojo, CPU Go-Go

Framework's first desktop is a pint-size powerhouse, surprisingly capable at media, AI, and even gaming, thanks to its Ryzen AI Max+ "Strix Halo" chip and unified memory.

I'm Living Proof That an AI Coach Can Actually Make You More Productive

I tested Google's Gemini AI for two months to see if it could boost my output and transform my daily routine. My boss and my wife both noticed the results.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 Lacks Sufficient Punch for the Price

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5050 is its most affordable RTX 50-series graphics card, but it lagged behind several competing budget cards in our frame-rate shootouts. For another $50, the RTX 5060 is a much better option.

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