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The Dark Side of AI Toys Exposed – What Your Kids' Cool New Gadgets That Are 'Basically Unregulated' Could Be Hiding

Benzinga

After a teddy bear talked about kink, AI watchdogs are warning parents against smart toys

Advocates are fighting against the $16.7bn global smart-toy market, decrying surveillance and a lack of regulation

The Guardian - US

AI teddy bear causes outcry after the toy gave kids advice about sex and where to find knives

The AI kids toy brought up the topic of fetishes among other inappropriate things.

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OpenAI Steps In After FoloToy's AI Teddy Bear Talks Inappropriate Sexual Topics to Children

OpenAI has cut off FoloToy's access to its GPT‑4o model after a disturbing report revealed the AI teddy bear Kumma gave children dangerous instructions and exposed them to adult topics.

International Business Times UK

Microsoft pushes AI updates in Windows 11 as it ends support for Windows 10

Microsoft is encouraging people to talk to their laptops with new AI updates to Windows 11

The Independent UK

Microsoft's end of Windows 10 support sparks "programmed obsolescence" concerns — widening the digital divide for 400 million PCs

Microsoft pulling the plug on Windows 10 is poised to widen the digital divide gap with a huge spike in electronic waste and increased cybersecurity threats. This is despite being fully functional.

Windows Central

Will Microsoft’s free ESU program for Windows 10 in Europe create a global precedent?

PIRG delivered a letter signed by hundreds of organizations asking Microsoft to reconsider cutting support for Windows 10 and extend support for the world's most popular OS.

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Hundreds of businesses beg Microsoft not to kill off free Windows 10 updates

Hundreds of repair businesses, environmental organizations and more ask Microsoft for more free support.

TechRadar

Tiny11 update "should" support Windows 11 25H2 on unsupported PCs — debloating Microsoft's new Outlook, Copilot, and more

NTDEV recently shipped a new update for Tiny11, removing "bloatware" apps from Windows 11 with 25H2 support, including Copilot and the new Outlook client.

Windows Central

Windows 10's October shutdown is fueling a "programmed obsolescence" outrage with a wave of e‑waste concerns —"I will not be buying a new PC just because of updates"

While Microsoft has provided an 'Extended Security Updates' program for those who can't upgrade from Windows 10, some users think it's "planned obsolescence".

Windows Central

Microsoft's extra year of Windows 10 security updates isn't a "viable solution" for the 400 million PCs that can't upgrade to Windows 11 — "It's obvious users are frustrated and feel yanked around."

While Microsoft's new extended lifeline for Windows 10 will grant users access to free security updates for an entire year, PIRG says this isn't enough.

Windows Central

Apple TV 4K is still your best bet for streaming privacy for one key reason, report claims

Apple's streaming box doesn't have ads front and center

TechRadar

Texas Poised to Make History With 'Right to Repair' Bill, Sending Clear Message to Big Tech

Texas is poised to become the first Republican-controlled state with a 'right to repair' law, following similar legislation in other states.

International Business Times UK

Astronomers urge FCC to halt satellite megaconstellation launches

Over 100 astronomers from leading U.S. universities have signed an open letter calling for an assessment of potential impacts of satellite megaconstellations on Earth's environment.

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Petition calls for halt of megaconstellation launches for environmental review

A U.S. nonprofit organization has called on the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to pause satellite megaconstellation launches until their environmental impact can be assessed.

The Guardian - US

Plan to end exorbitant ‘surprise’ ambulance bills heads to Congress

Committee to recommend patients should pay no more than $100 or 10% of a bill, depending on which is less

TechRadar

MacBooks and Chromebooks are among the worst laptops for repairability, report claims

A new report has panned the unimpressive repairability of MacBooks and Chromebooks.

The Guardian - US

Doctors and insurers clash over US law that protects against surprise billing

Private equity-backed staffing companies are fighting No Surprises Act, which protects patients from unexpected out-of-network bills

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Fortune

Travelers are packing all their luggage into fishing vests to fight airline fees

A viral TikTok trend shows the newest backlash to airline fees, which have ballooned over $100 billion a year.

TechRadar

Chromebook buyers, beware: Amazon is still selling 13 unsupported models

Google has not provided much-needed tech support to certain Chromebooks, leaving many across the US vulnerable.

Kiplinger

Why You Should Check Your Credit Report

If you’ve ever had difficulty getting incorrect information removed from your credit report, you’ve got plenty of company.

Don't buy a Chromebook if you want a long-term relationship

A new report says Chromebooks "aren't built to last". Could your cheap computer be costing the earth?

TechRadar

Google accused of sabotaging Chromebooks by cutting updates

New Chromebook controversy could ruin their affordable reputation.

PC Gamer

Here's another e-waste crisis for the e-waste crisis pile: 'Chromebook churn'

Report shows that the lack of sustainability of Chromebooks provided for schools is hurting the environment.

Tribune News Service

Bills target corporate practices thwarting product repairs

WASHINGTON — After Dyani Chapman’s refrigerator broke, her landlord replaced it with a new one, a cheaper route than fixing the original. When her phone’s screen cracked, Chapman faced a similar dilemma.

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