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02/27/2026

In 2025, AI and EVs gave the US an insatiable hunger for power. A new report details how these two booming industries are straining the grid and reshaping energy demand.

AI needs a lot of power, so where is it going to come from?

02/26/2026

Critical Vulnerability Alert: The "React2Shell" flaw is being actively exploited to breach organizations. Over 77,000 IPs are vulnerable. If you run React-based servers, verify your security patches immediately.

Over 77,000 Internet-exposed IP addresses are vulnerable to the critical React2Shell remote code ex*****on flaw (CVE-2025-55182), with researchers now confirming that attackers have already compromised over 30 organizations across multiple sectors.

02/25/2026

Rivian is betting big on autonomy. The EV maker just held its first "Autonomy and AI Day," showcasing plans for universal hands-free driving. Are they ready to challenge Tesla's Full Self-Driving?

Rivian demonstrated the progress it's made, and in the process showed just how far it still has to go to make its cars autonomous.

02/24/2026

Does your AI start to hallucinate when you feed it large amounts of text or big documents?

This happens because of something called "Context Window", which is the limit on how much information the model can process at one time.

To stop this from happening, keep these 5 things in mind:

1. Think of the context window as a moving spotlight. As you add more text to the chat, the spotlight moves forward, and everything behind it falls into darkness.

2. AI counts "tokens" (chunks of characters), not words. A complex spreadsheet with lots of numbers and symbols uses up the context window much faster than simple paragraphs of text.

3. While free versions struggle with long threads, "Pro" or "Team" subscriptions usually unlock significantly larger context windows, allowing the AI to analyze hundreds of files at once without crashing.

4. Even if a model can accept a massive document, its reasoning often gets worse as the context fills up. It is safer to break huge tasks into smaller, focused prompts.

5. Hidden formatting in PDFs or code snippets counts toward your limit. Pasting clean, plain text gives the AI more "brain space" to focus on your actual content.

This should make it easier for you to use AI without having to deal with hallucinations.

02/24/2026

Amazon just slashed the price of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds to a record low of $129. If you need focus at work or silence on your commute, these are some of the best noise-canceling buds you can get for the money.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are an excellent pair of budget-friendly noise-cancelling buds, and you can now get them for a record-low price on Amazon.

02/23/2026

Privacy alert: Highly sensitive corporate data from AI chatbots is appearing on the open web. Researchers found that simple search queries can expose internal documents shared via Claude. If you use AI at work, keep your chats private!

Cybersecurity analysts are sounding the alarm that companies using AI without oversight are exposing themselves and their sensitive data on the web. My testing proves they're right.

02/22/2026

A massive data breach at Coupang has exposed millions of customer records. The leak was traced back to a former employee who retained system access. This is a classic insider threat scenario. A harsh lesson in proper offboarding protocols.

A data breach at Coupang that exposed the information of 33.7 million customers has been tied to a former employee who retained access to internal systems after leaving the company.

02/21/2026

Looking to upgrade your phone in 2026? Don't let your old device gather dust. CNET explains the right way to recycle or repurpose your old tech, from security cameras to dedicated music players.

This is everything you need to know.

02/21/2026

Do you know exactly where your business data physically lives?

When you sign up for a cloud service like Microsoft 365, your emails and files are stored in a massive data center. But that data center could be in Sydney, Dublin, or North Virginia.

For many businesses, this matters legally.

If you deal with regulated industries—like finance, health, or government contracts—you are often required by law to keep your client data within your own country's borders.

If your Microsoft "Tenant" was set up years ago, or if you signed up using a default setting, your data might be sitting in a different legal jurisdiction.

It is worth checking your "Data Location" in the Microsoft admin center to ensure you aren't accidentally breaking compliance laws.

02/20/2026

Home robots are evolving beyond just vacuuming. New innovations unveiled this winter feature mechanical arms and AI navigation to truly clean your home, obstacles and all. Would you trust a robot to tidy up your mess?

CES 2026 teases AI chips, next-gen displays, and smart robots, sparking online buzz as tech fans speculate on Las Vegas' biggest reveals.

02/19/2026

Details about the next AirTag have leaked! Reports suggest the "AirTag 2" will feature better range and privacy protections, potentially launching this year. If you're constantly losing your keys, help is on the way.

A new report has revealed upcoming features in Apple’s AirTag 2, which could arrive in 2026.