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TODAY'S FEATURED STORY

Is Your Antivirus Spying on You? Yes, and Some Are Worse Than Others

Every security suite sends data back to its home base to check for malware and keep you safe. But you'd be surprised how much other information they collect and share. Here's what you need to know.

TECH NEWS YOU NEED

Still Clinging to DVDs? Some Warner Bros Discs Have Started Rotting Away

You might be eligible for a replacement or a refund, depending on whether your malfunctioning DVD is still in print.

Report: Europe Scrambles to Help Ukraine Find a Viable Starlink Replacement

Though Ukraine is heavily reliant on Starlink at present, experts feel 'a patchwork' of European infrastructure could help replace the service—at least partially.

Russian Disinformation 'Infects' Popular AI Chatbots

Rather than trying to influence readers directly, the 'Pravda' misinformation network spreads false information, intending for it to be used in training AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Grok.

DOJ Lets Google Keep AI Investments, Fate of Chrome Still Up in the Air

As part of the remedies phase of its antitrust case against Google, the DOJ says prohibiting Google's AI investments could 'cause unintended consequences in the evolving AI space.'

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Tax Write-Offs Made Easy: Tips to Maximize Your Credits and Deductions

Don't leave money on the table when you prepare your 2024 income taxes. We're here to help you claim all the expenses you can and minimize your tax obligation.