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[ad_1] As creepy and illegal as it sounds, there is a possibility that the next time you book a short-term vacation rental, the owner will have cameras set up.  CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER  Sometimes they’re for security purposes outside, […]

[ad_1] The big picture: Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been a heavily scrutinized and criticized merger for more than a year, receiving resistance from regulators across the US, UK, and EU. Sources close to the EU’s European Commission are now indicating that the agency will not require Microsoft to sell any assets to obtain […]

[ad_1] Welcome to our weekend Apple Breakfast column, which includes all of the Apple news you missed this week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during […]

[ad_1] In context: Meta launched the Quest 2 in late 2020 at a starting price of $299 before inexplicably deciding to hike its price by $100 last year. The Quest Pro was priced at a staggering $1,500 from day 1, making it unaffordable for most people. Meta has seemingly acknowledged that they were overpriced, announcing […]

[ad_1] Why it matters: After the successful impact of the NASA spacecraft on Dimorphos, researchers are still analyzing data to find new insights into the impact aftermath. Newly published studies confirm how (and why) the asteroid orbit was changed more than expected by initial calculations. NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission was our first […]

[ad_1] It often feels like the buzziest things to come out of CES every year are fascinating hardware, new applications of AI, and things that feel right out of science fiction movies. But, sometimes, the coolest things you find at CES are the most useful. Take, for instance, Deepstash Bite-Sized Knowledge. This clever little platform makes it easier than ever […]

[ad_1] Not everyone can create fine art like Picasso or Van Gogh. But, thanks to the power of AI, you can now get pretty darn close. And one of the better apps out there is the popular Dream by WOMBO, offered during our Tech Innovations Seen at CES sale for the best price you’ll find on the web. […]

[ad_1] What just happened? PC giant Alienware has announced a slew of new products that could send gamers’ hearts fluttering and, in the case of the monitor, their wallets weeping. In addition to a couple of headsets, the company’s first wireless gaming keyboard, and a wireless mouse, the Dell subsidiary revealed a 500Hz monitor with […]

[ad_1] In a nutshell: The Biden administration might be limiting China’s ability to manufacture advanced chips, but according to an independent think tank, the Asian nation is still ahead of the US when it comes to research in 37 out of 44 crucial and emerging technologies, including AI, defense, and key quantum tech areas. Insider […]

[ad_1] Editor’s take: Does Mark Zuckerberg regret his decision to go all-in on the metaverse? In addition to the billions of dollars it’s already cost the company and the general apathy from the public, the rise of AI has put a shadow over virtual/augmented reality universes. Now, the metaverse is facing more problems in the […]