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Car touchscreens cause massive driver distraction — study

New research provides clear data that the large touchscreens in modern vehicles severely impair a driver’s attention. A joint study from the University of Washington and the Toyota Research Institute found these interfaces demand a dangerously high level of focus away from the road. Scientists used detailed driving simulators to observe 16 participants. They measured […]

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NTC and BSP block 50 unregistered online trading platforms

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered all internet service providers to block access to 50 online trading platforms. The directive, issued this week, follows a formal request from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the country’s central bank. The targeted platforms are operating as Virtual Asset Service Providers without the necessary authorization from the […]

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Cybersecurity experts urge smartphone users to switch off WiFi when not in use

A new cybersecurity report is challenging common safety beliefs, stating that even cautious smartphone owners remain vulnerable. The French government’s digital security team, CERT-FR, warns that constant Wi-Fi and Bluetooth use creates a significant, often overlooked, entry point for attackers. The authority’s latest analysis, reviewing threats since 2025, identifies public networks as especially dangerous. Hackers […]

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AI image generators repeatedly use the same 12 visual styles — study

A new study reveals that artificial intelligence image generators often lack originality, repeatedly producing pictures from just a dozen common visual styles. This happens even though the technology is trained on vast libraries of online images. Researchers played a “visual telephone” game with AI models to test their creativity. They used Stable Diffusion XL to […]

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Popular TV manufacturers sued for ‘spying’ on customers

Texas has launched a major legal battle against five leading television manufacturers. The state filed lawsuits against Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL, alleging they secretly monitor customers. The legal complaints focus on a common smart TV feature called Automated Content Recognition (ACR). Texas claims this software captures snapshots of the screen every few moments. […]