James Laird is a technology journalist with 10+ years experience working on some of the world's biggest websites. These include TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Lifehacker, Gizmodo and The Sun, as well as industry-specific titles such as ITProPortal. His particular areas of interest and expertise are cyber security, VPNs and general hardware.
Windows Hello Fingerprint Security Hacked on These Laptops
A major flaw has been discovered in Windows Hello fingerprint authentication that may affect 85% of all Microsoft users.
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Who Are the New OpenAI Board Members and What’s Changed?
Struggling to keep up with all the changes at OpenAI? Here's a rundown of how the ChatGPT developer's boardroom now looks.
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Sam Altman Back as OpenAI CEO in Stunning New Plot Twist
Sam Altman looks set for a sensational return to the OpenAI throne today, according to reports on social media.
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Why Was Sam Altman Fired? Latest in OpenAI CEO Drama
Sam Altman has been sensationally fired by OpenAI, but why is the former ChatGPT boss out and who is the new CEO?
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12 Legit Cyber Monday Home Office Deals Live Now
You can still save big on everything from iPads, laptops and Echo speakers to coffee machines and office chairs.
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How to Use the Windows App on Your iPhone and MacBook Today
Microsoft revealed a Windows App that brings its flagship OS to Apple devices for the first time. Here's how to use it.
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Is ChatGPT Still Down? OpenAI DDoS Attack Behind Ongoing Outages
OpenAI's ChatGPT AI tool has had a difficult week, with outages and issues overshadowing its latest GPT-4 Turbo announcement.
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100,000 Torrent Site Users Exposed in Massive Data Breach
Users of a popular, exclusive torrenting site have seen their data accidentally leaked online. Here's what you should know.
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Grok vs ChatGPT: How Does Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Stack Up?
Elon Musk and xAI have unveiled Grok, a new AI chatbot designed to rival ChatGPT. Is it any good and how do the two compare?
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30 Fully Remote Jobs You Can Apply for in November 2023
From internships to senior leadership roles, here are the best fully remote jobs companies are hiring for right now.
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Apple iPhone Battery Lawsuit Set for $2 Billion Court Showdown
Seven older devices are listed in the latest iPhone battery lawsuit that's now going to court with billions on the line.
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Instagram Teases New Custom Sticker Feature You Can’t Try (Yet)
Instagram is testing a custom sticker creation tool that would be perfect for your Halloween posts, if it arrives in time.
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4-Day Workweek Jobs You Can Apply for in October
From vacancies at tech heavyweights to roles at startups, here are the best four-day workweek jobs open this month.
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How to Use Surfshark: 6 Simple Steps to Set Up a Top VPN
A step-by-step VPN guide to help you get started with Surfshark, learn all about how it works, and explain its free trial.
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How to Set Up WhatsApp Passkeys and Go Passwordless Today
WhatsApp has added support for passkeys to its Android app. Here's how to set up and use the new security feature right away.
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4 Reasons Why the iPhone 15 Is Apple’s Worst Upgrade Ever
Thinking of upgrading to the iPhone 15? You might want to reconsider, based on all the problems and issues with it.
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Caesars Data Breach Saw Hackers Steal Over 41,000 People’s Data
Think the house always wins? Casino giant Caesars would beg to differ, after admitting the scale of its recent data breach.
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Most CEOs Plotting a Full 5-Day Return to Office – Here’s Proof
New data from KPMG shows the vast majority of CEOs want to return to an all-office world and even link it to pay rises.
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The Group Worst Hit by Social Media Scams Isn’t Who You Think
Social media scams are costing Americans billions, according to a new FTC report — and it's not just the fault of boomers.
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Temu Is Cheaper than Amazon on Prime Day – With a Huge Catch
Even on Amazon Prime Day, Chinese store Temu can still offer better prices, but with some serious caveats.
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What To Expect From the National Emergency Phone Test (and How To Block It)
If your phone alarms later today, here's why it's happening - and how to stop it.