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📺 8K TV Has Arrived. Here's What You Need to Know

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Today's Featured Articles

8K TV Has Arrived. Here’s What You Need to Know

We've barely started the switch to 4K, and now 8K TVs are already on the market. Are they worth it? Should you care? Here's everything you need to know.   Read More »


The Problem With AI: Machines Are Learning Things, But Can't Understand Them

Everyone’s talking about “AI” these days. But, whether you’re looking at Siri, Alexa, or just the autocorrect features found in your smartphone keyboard, we aren’t creating general purpose artificial intelligence. We’re creating programs that can perform specific, narrow tasks.   Read More »


Microsoft Deactivated Some Windows 7 PCs With an Update

Some Windows 7 admins recently started their days with a rude awakening. They arrived to find that many, in some cases thousands, of PCs were no longer activated. Quick sleuthing determined the problem was recent Windows updates, KB4480870 and KB4480960.   Read More »


Why Does Wi-Fi Use the Same Frequency as Microwaves?

When you start your microwave, do you lose Wi-Fi signal on a nearby device? Wi-Fi and Microwaves both operate on a similar frequency, which can lead to interference. But why? And if that's the case why doesn't Wi-Fi cook you?   Read More »


3 Months Later, Bing Is Still Suggesting Horrifying Things

Bing is cesspool of filth and Microsoft has just been spraying air freshener. We reported on Bing’s horrifying search suggestions back in October, and Microsoft promised to fix it. Now, a TechCrunch investigation found even worse child exploitation content.   Read More »


Our Favorite Products From CES 2019

It’s a Herculean effort to see everything at CES. It’s an equal challenge to pick a favorite thing among the fantastic (and not so fantastic) things on the floor, but here are our personal favorites from CES 2019.   Read More »






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3 Months Later, Bing Is Still Suggesting Horrifying Things
Bing is cesspool of filth and Microsoft has just been spraying air freshener. We reported on Bing’s horrifying search suggestions back in October, and Microsoft promised to fix it. Now, a TechCrunch investigation found even worse child exploitation content.   Read More »


Microsoft Deactivated Some Windows 7 PCs With an Update
Some Windows 7 admins recently started their days with a rude awakening. They arrived to find that many, in some cases thousands, of PCs were no longer activated. Quick sleuthing determined the problem was recent Windows updates, KB4480870 and KB4480960.   Read More »




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