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FBI Confirms 630 Million Stolen Passwords — How To Check Yours Now - Forbes

The FBI has confirmed that 630 million stolen passwords were found on devices belonging to a single hacker. Here's how to check if yours is one of them.

Cracking the mystery of heat flow in few-atoms thin materials - Phys.org

For much of my career, I have been fascinated by the ways in which materials behave when we reduce their dimensions to the nanoscale. Over and over, I've learned that when we shrink a material down to just a few nanometers in thickness, the familiar textbook …

Ed Boon confirms a new balance patch for Mortal Kombat 1 is incoming soon - EventHubs

Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition was released on May 14, 2025. Like with previous NetherRealm Studios titles, this marked the end of DLC support for Mortal Kombat 1 as the development team had shifted their focus to their next project ...

Google is turning any headphones into real-time translation earbuds - TechSpot

Starting today, Android device owners can begin testing live speech translation in the Google Translate app, which now relies on Gemini. The AI makes text translations sound...

I switched from Windows to Linux and these 4 habits held me back - How-To Geek

If you have been a Windows user since the Windows 95 era, you’ve probably developed habits that may be slowing down your Linux experience.

Qi2 car chargers are the most convenient, yet frustrating Pixel 10 accessories - 9to5Google

I think it’s safe to say that Qi2 has been the most meaningful part of upgrading to the Pixel 10,...

I’m finally beginning to trust Microsoft’s handheld Xbox Allys - The Verge

Microsoft and Asus’ Xbox Ally X and Xbox Ally are not the same when it comes to the most critical feature: sleep.

We think we found the most active Waymo rider in SF. Prove us wrong. - The San Francisco Standard

A mystery rider hailed over 400 Waymos in 2025 and spent nearly eight days in the driverless vehicles.

I hated using OneNote on Android until a tiny adjustment changed everything - Android Police

OneNote Android's best-kept secret

CNET’s Complete Pet Tech Roundup: We Tested Every Device With Our Pets - CNET

CNET explored every kind of pet technology to see what we -- and our four-legged friends -- liked the most.

Getting rid of Gemini in Google apps is possible — here's what you can do - Android Police

How to cut Gemini from your daily workflow

A new old idea about video stores - The Verge

Plus: Knives Out, Skate Story, Google Disco, iFixit, and more in this week’s Installer newsletter.

iOS 26.2—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users - Forbes

Apple has released iOS 26.2, fixing 26 iPhone flaws, two of which are already being used in real-life attacks. Here's what you need to know.

Google December 2025 Core Update Intense Impact Early - Search Engine Roundtable

Six Months Later, the Switch 2 Proves It Has Staying Power - Gizmodo

There's no other handheld offering what the Nintendo Switch 2 does at its price.

FFmpeg Lands Initial Support For JPEG-XS - Phoronix

The widely-used FFmpeg open-source multimedia library has merged initial support for JPEG-XS.

PlayStation Portal's Latest Update Proves Sony Needs a Real Handheld Console Again - WIRED

Cloud gaming remains a pie-in-the-sky idea.

This new Pixel 10 feature tells you more than any benchmark ever will - Android Police

The Quick Share update is important

Google Messages has a major problem, and I'm sick of it - Android Authority

Google Messages has improved in recent years, but it's missing something that all rival messaging platforms offer.

Stop using your router's USB port - what PC experts recommend instead - ZDNET

Don't rely on your router's USB port; it's unreliable and potentially vulnerable to malware.