Your Old Router Is a Security Risk. It’s Time to Let Go.
If your router is over a decade old, you could be part of a botnet. Experts are calling for a mass retirement of outdated networking hardware in 2025 to improve security and speed for 2026.
Month: December 2025
This Niche Linux Distro Might Be Your Best Windows Replacement
According to a report from XDA-Developers, the Linux distribution AnduinOS is being championed as a top choice for users migrating from Windows. It aims to replicate the Windows 11 look and feel more closely than popular alternatives like Zorin OS, while building on the stable Ubuntu foundation. The
Motorola’s Edge 70 is teasing a thin, powerful launch in India
Motorola is gearing up to launch the Edge 70 smartphone in India, with Flipkart hosting a “coming soon” page. Rumors suggest a price under ₹35,000 and a possible December 15 debut, with a local variant that might pack a larger battery.
Chatbots Are Scarily Good at Changing Your Mind, Study Finds
A new study published in the journal *Science* reveals that chatbots can be surprisingly effective at changing people’s political beliefs. The research, involving nearly 77,000 UK adults, found that a chatbot’s persuasiveness is boosted by specific post-training and by packing responses with informa
Google Just Killed the Best Part of Nest
Google is disabling the “Works with Nest” program, which lets devices like thermostats talk to other smart home gadgets. This move essentially bricks a fundamental feature for many still-functional older Nest thermostats, highlighting a major flaw in the connected home dream.
EU fines X $140 million for its deceptive blue checkmarks
X has been fined €120 million (about $140 million) by the European Commission for violating the Digital Services Act. The charges center on the deceptive nature of its paid blue checkmark and failures in ad transparency and data access for researchers.
Windhawk 1.7 Makes Windows 11 Modding Faster and Less Crashy
Windhawk version 1.7 is out, making it easier to tweak Windows 11. The update focuses on faster installations and fixing crashes that plagued earlier versions.
AI’s Expensive Secret? Study Says Architecture Trumps Training
A new study from Johns Hopkins University argues that the blueprint of an AI model might be more important than the expensive, months-long training process. By mimicking brain-like structures, researchers found untrained networks could rival fully trained systems.
SpaceX Eyes $800 Billion Valuation, Possible 2025 IPO
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is aiming for a staggering $800 billion valuation in a new share sale. The company is also reportedly telling investors it’s considering an IPO around the end of 2025.
Salesforce Finally Takes a Real Swing at ServiceNow
Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff is touting Agentforce IT Service as a “killer” product that’s already winning customers like PenFed credit union. Analysts call it the most credible threat ServiceNow has ever faced, but question why it took so long.