Government-backed funding gives Chinese firms significant operational advantages Lower-cost AI models from China appeal to developing nations worldwide Microsoft is investing billions to strengthen AI tools and infrastructure globally Microsoft President Brad Smith has warned American technology companies may face growing challenges from Chinese competitors that benefit from substantial state subsidies. Beijing has provided multi-billion-dollar…

AI-generated passwords follow patterns hackers can study Surface complexity hides statistical predictability beneath Entropy gaps in AI passwords expose structural weaknesses in AI logins Large language models (LLMs) can produce passwords look complex, yet recent testing suggests those strings are far from random. A study by Irregular examined password outputs from AI systems such as…

“I have a lot of demands upon my life, and I find that my peace and happiness are way too attached to my circumstances and what is happening around me. I would like to feel calmer and not be so impacted by my circumstances.” So went my journal entry on February 16, 2026. I’m sure…

OpenAI could be developing a ChatGPT smart speaker A price point of $200-$300 has been reported It seems as though multiple devices are being developed We know OpenAI is working on hardware, but what form will its first gadgets take? According to a new report, the first official ChatGPT device to see the light of…

Two years ago, I got my first taste of the Six Nations watching Wales fall to France at the Principality Stadium. But this year I’m potentially missing the Six Nations 2026 entirely. Fortunately, Norton VPN is currently on offer. Two-year plans start at $2.49 per month, paid upfront as $59.76 for the Standard plan, while…

I’m still reeling from the surprise release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Not only because it’s quite possibly the worst title for a re-release I’ve ever seen, but also due to it literally coming out of nowhere with Nintendo posting the trailer and shadow dropping it on the eShop…

Another 2026 iPhone rumor has appeared The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold could launch together They’ll likely make their debuts in September Apple is going to be busy launching multiple contenders for our best iPhones guide this year, and a new leak points to something we’ve heard before about the 2026 schedule: that the…

I’ve tested a lot of hair dryers, but the GHD Speed — a new addition to the brand’s lineup, and the most recent model to grace my dressing table — is perhaps the most powerful I’ve ever used. It also offers an intriguing special feature in the form of ‘halo dual-airflow technology’. Essentially, there’s a…

One London borough is installing 500 curb-side EV chargers The solution is a godsend for owners that can’t still a domestic wall-box An increase of slower, cheaper charging makes EV ownership more appealing The London Borough of Harrow announced this week that the region is targeting 500 curb-side EV chargers by October 2028. Of the…

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