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Can Small-Cap Tech Stocks Outperform Megacaps This Year?

Many analysts believe that smaller and riskier technology stocks can outperform megacap technology stocks this year. In 2023, investors poured money into the top seven megacap technology stocks, or the “Magnificent Seven,” which includes Apple, Alphabet, Amazon.com, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. However, the smaller technology stocks are seen...

Barchart · Jan 12, 2024

Google and Bing under fire for promoting nonconsensual deepfake porn, as AI continues to brew more trouble

A new study shows that Microsoft's Bing and Google will feature deepfake pornography and images when combining famous female celebrity names with the term deepfake or deepfake porn.

Windows Central · Jan 12, 2024

A week into 2024 and Big Tech has earned enough to pay off all 2023 fines

According to Swiss privacy firm Proton—behind famous VPN and email apps—things need to change to really challenging Big Tech monopolies. Here's what you can do in the meantime.

TechRadar · Jan 12, 2024

Microsoft SharePoint has a worrying security flaw, experts warn

Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability is being exploited in the wild, with CISA urging Federal firms to patch immediately.

TechRadar · Jan 12, 2024

How to upgrade your PC running Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro

If you have a computer running Windows 11 Home, you can upgrade the setup to Pro through the Microsoft Store or by entering an existing product key, and in this guide, I will show you how.

Windows Central · Jan 12, 2024

Next-generation batteries may be coming faster than you think, thanks to an AI helping hand

Lithium-ion batteries might be everywhere, but they're starting to feel a bit old hat. The future of battery tech, however, may well be on its way already.

PC Gamer · Jan 12, 2024

Microsoft lets cloud users keep personal data within Europe to ease privacy fears

European customers now have more options to keep their Microsoft data inside the EU’s four walls.

TechRadar · Jan 12, 2024

Microsoft is planning to make Copilot launch when Windows 11 starts - and it could spark the next user backlash

Microsoft is testing an auto-start feature for Windows Copilot in Windows 11 to early cold reception, raising questions about its necessity and future improvements.

TechRadar · Jan 12, 2024

Microsoft is bringing yet another Windows 11 feature to Windows 10 users soon

A new Windows 10 preview build rolling out now brings Windows 11's new rich weather interface on the lock screen to Windows 10.

Windows Central · Jan 12, 2024

Windows 10 security update requires some major changes - experts only need apply

Installing a new Windows 10 patch requires going through a risky partition resizing procedure.

TechRadar · Jan 12, 2024