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I've used Tor browser for years, but now I'm using it on my Android phone - here's why If you're looking for the safest way to browse on your Android phone, Tor Browser is it.

Android does a good job of keeping data secure, but there's always a way to improve it. For example, Tor Browser on Android helps keep your data private and anonymous.

www.zdnet.com/article/tor-...

10.03.2026 00:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Microsoft and Anthropic team up to bring Claude Cowork to Microsoft 365 Microsoft is bringing Anthropic's Claude Cowork to its Microsoft 365 suite.

Microsoft is bringing Anthropic's Claude Cowork to its Microsoft 365 Copilot AI platform. Called Copilot Cowork, the service can perform tasks on behalf of enterprise users, such as building presentations, pulling data into Excel spreadsheets, and more.

finance.yahoo.com/news/microso...

09.03.2026 22:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Firefox is about to get curvy A sneak peek by web developer SΓΆren Hentzschel shows us what the redesigned Firefox will look like.

Mozilla’s Firefox web browser is slated for a comprehensive facelift. The new design is codenamed β€œNova” and will be characterized by a focus on β€œstrong curves.”

www.pcworld.com/article/3082...

09.03.2026 18:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I connected Gemini with these 4 apps and it's productivity on steroids The Gemini power-stack

Most people use AI as a separate tab, but the real magic happens when AI lives where your data does. Here is how Gemini can turn your workspace into a high-output productivity engine.

www.androidpolice.com/connected-ge...

09.03.2026 15:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Windows 11 users are done waiting for these features Windows 11 users have compiled a growing list of missing features, and the community’s patience with Microsoft is wearing thin.

Windows 11 users don't want more innovation. They want a system that's simpler, faster, and fully under their control.

www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...

08.03.2026 14:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I replaced Chrome with Firefox β€” here’s what surprised me Firefox is still in the game due to its customization features, PDF editing support, a stronger approach to privacy,

Firefox is still in the game despite a minuscule market share due to its customization features, PDF editing support, a stronger approach to privacy, multi-account containers, and Wayland support.

www.xda-developers.com/replaced-chr...

08.03.2026 00:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Anthropic Finds 22 Firefox Vulnerabilities Using Claude Opus 4.6 AI Model Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6 AI found 22 Firefox vulnerabilities, including 14 high severity, helping Mozilla patch flaws in Firefox 148.

Anthropic on Friday said it discovered 22 new security vulnerabilities in the Firefox web browser using its Claude Opus 4.6 LLM as part of a security partnership with Mozilla. Of these, 14 have been classified as high.

thehackernews.com/2026/03/anth...

07.03.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Windows 11’s March update brings nine big changes Windows 11’s March 2026 update is shaping up to be one of the more substantial mid‑cycle refreshes, with nine new features and changes.

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Microsoft is expected to begin the rollout of yet another Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 in the third month of the year, making available some new features, changes, and security improvements. Here are 9 of them.

www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...

06.03.2026 23:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Copilot is now Microsoft's peanut-butter cup Microsoft is adding an integrated Edge browser feature to the Copilot app that no one has asked for.

The Copilot app is now adding browser capabilities, which will, if needed, open an integrated browser window as a sidebar to the main Copilot app. So: Edge now has Copilot inside, and Copilot now has Edge inside.

www.pcworld.com/article/3079...

06.03.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Firefox Nova - our first look at the browser's big redesign - OMG! Ubuntu A new-look Firefox is on the way, with Mozilla designers working on a 'Nova' redesign that introduces more curves and colour. First reported by tech

Mozilla designers are working on a β€˜Nova’ Firefox redesign that introduces more curves and color. Nova gives Firefox a more rounded appearance: tabs and the address bar sport uniform radii, and sit in a segmented, floating island UI element.

www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/fire...

06.03.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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AI can unmask your secret accounts Goodbye, privacy.

Researchers built an automated system of AI agents to test how effectively large language models can reidentify anonymized material. The system β€œsubstantially outperforms” traditional computational techniques for deanonymizing accounts.

www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...

05.03.2026 21:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Google says half of all zero-days it tracked in 2025 targeted buggy enterprise tech | TechCrunch Enterprise software was a major focus of zero-day activity during 2025, with security and networking devices, like firewalls, VPNs, and virtualization platforms among the most targeted by malicious ha...

According to Google’s annual report, 48% of the tracked zero-days β€” vulnerabilities in software that are unknown to its maker at the time they are exploited β€” were found in technologies used by corporations and large businesses.

techcrunch.com/2026/03/05/g...

05.03.2026 19:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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AI Agents Love to Hold Bitcoin and Spend Stablecoins, Study Finds The preference for bitcoin as a long-term store of value was referred to as the most dominant response in the recent Bitcoin Policy Institute report at 79.1%.

Use of crypto by AI agents is a potential use case that has been touted by the industry for years, and now, one study indicates the agents themselves have a preference for bitcoin and stablecoins.

gizmodo.com/ai-agents-lo...

05.03.2026 15:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This vicious-sounding malware disguising itself as a Google Account security check is astonishingly comprehensive, according to Malwarebytes No device is safe, by the looks of things.

Malwarebytes has thrown up a red flag regarding a fake Google Account security page that it says is distributing "what may be one of the most fully featured browser-based surveillance toolkits we have observed in the wild."

www.pcgamer.com/software/sec...

04.03.2026 22:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to protect your privacy at a protest | Proton Protesters can expose personal information that puts them at risk. Here’s how to keep your identity private and your devices secure at a demonstration.

In the face of myriad privacy threats, this guide explains how to defend your rights at a protest in three important areas: your phone, your communications in the cloud, and your face.

proton.me/blog/how-to-...

04.03.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TikTok says it won't introduce end-to-end encryption for DMs - 9to5Mac TikTok is setting itself apart from most other online platforms that offer messaging by stating that it won’t be introducing...

TikTok is setting itself apart from most other online platforms that offer messaging by stating that it WON'T be introducing end-to-end encryption to ensure the privacy of direct messages.

9to5mac.com/2026/03/04/t...

04.03.2026 15:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Google accelerates Chrome release cycle The browser is moving from a four-week release cycle to two in September.

Starting in September, Google is moving its Chrome browser to a two-week release cycle, instead of the current four-week cycle, or the six-week cycle that existed for the decade before that.

www.theverge.com/tech/888001/...

03.03.2026 20:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This high-severity Chrome Gemini vulnerability lets malicious extensions spy on your PC A bug in Google Chrome's Gemini AI feature could expose your data or allow attackers to monitor you. Here's how to stay protected.

A new vulnerability impacting Google Chrome's Gemini agentic AI feature has been disclosed which could grant extensions the ability to spy on you or steal your data. Patch now to stay protected.

www.zdnet.com/article/gemi...

03.03.2026 18:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I finally found 6 Android settings toggles that actually save my battery life Small tweaks, big battery gains

There are tricks for Android users to save battery life on their handsets. These six Android settings toggles actually save battery life.

www.androidpolice.com/i-finally-fo...

03.03.2026 15:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What clues reveal about a possible Windows 12 According to various rumors, Windows 12 is set to replace Windows 11 in 2026. We explain the chatter surrounding the new Windows version and its features, and what "Hudson Valley Next" and "CorePC" ar...

Microsoft has not yet officially announced Windows 12, but leaks, internal project references, and statements from hardware partners are increasingly pointing to the imminent release of a new generation of Windows.

www.pcworld.com/article/3068...

03.03.2026 07:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Apple might use Google servers to store data for its upgraded AI Siri The new Siri may rely on Google’s cloud.

Apple has asked Google to look into β€œsetting up servers” for a new version of Siri that’s Gemini-powered and meets Apple’s privacy requirements.

www.theverge.com/tech/887802/...

02.03.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to use AI browsers to maximize productivity at work Are AI browsers actually all that good yet?

In the very near future, AI browsers could totally transform the internet. If you're an early adopter, here's how you can use AI browsers to supercharge your productivity.

mashable.com/article/ai-b...

02.03.2026 19:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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8 Gemini tricks on Android most people still aren’t using Gemini is more powerful on Android than you think. Here are some tricks I use regularly that make everyday tasks faster and easier.

Gemini is perhaps the best thing to happen to Android since Google Assistant β€” and it’s constantly pushing the boundaries in smartphone AI. You may not know about these 8 Gemini tricks that could have a big daily impact.

www.androidauthority.com/gemini-tips-...

02.03.2026 16:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Google is rolling out quantum-resistant HTTPS certificates in Chrome to future-proof the web To understand why this matters, it helps to know how current web security actually works. When you visit a website, your browser checks a digital certificate to...

Google has announced that Chrome is rolling out a new type of web certificate that's essentially designed to be quantum-proof from the ground up using Merkle tree proofs.

www.techspot.com/news/111511-...

02.03.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Make the Most of Chrome's Toolbar by Customizing It to Your Liking There are plenty of ways to customize Chrome to make it easier to navigate the web, manage your tasks, and make your workflow more efficient.

You'd be forgiven for still using the default toolbar configuration that was in place when you first installed Chrome. But if you take a few minutes to customize it, it can make a significant difference to your browsing.

www.wired.com/story/how-to...

01.03.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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106 Next Level iPhone Tricks: Move Your Keyboard, Take Long Screenshots, and More Think you know iOS inside out? Well, think again. Unlock your iPhone's full potential with these hidden tweaks.

Apple's iOS is so full of features that no single review or story can cover it all. These tips, tricks, and secrets for iOS and the iPhone will make your dayβ€”and your lifeβ€”more productive and put you on the path to becoming an iPhone expert.

www.pcmag.com/explainers/e...

28.02.2026 14:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Google quantum-proofs HTTPS by squeezing 2.5kB of data into 64-byte space Merkle Tree Certificate support is already in Chrome. Soon, it will be everywhere.

Google on Friday unveiled its plan for its Chrome browser to secure HTTPS certificates against quantum computer attacks without breaking the Internet by squeezing 2.5kB of data into 64-byte space.

arstechnica.com/security/202...

28.02.2026 07:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The humble PDF is becoming a problem for AI Researchers and developers working with large language models say these structural quirks introduce subtle but significant errors. An AI that reads lines strictly from left to right...

The same fixed layouts that made PDFs indispensable to human users now make them difficult for large language models to interpret. Hidden metadata in PDFs often confuse machine parsing systems trained to process linear text.

www.techspot.com/news/111485-...

27.02.2026 23:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Is Microsoft really spying on you with Windows telemetry? Some Windows customers are convinced that Microsoft's diagnostic data collection for Windows is a secret spy network. I've been investigating this topic for a decade. Here's what you need to know.

Microsoft collects diagnostic data, aka telemetry, from every Windows PC. Some Windows customers are convinced, without evidence, that this is a form of spying. If you're concerned, you can use a free utility to inspect this data for yourself.

www.zdnet.com/article/micr...

27.02.2026 16:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Perplexity reveals Computer, and it wants AI agents to do all your work Perplexity Computer lets Gemini, Grok, and ChatGPT 5.2 collaborate on the same task. The feature is live for Max subscribers today.

Perplexity just launched a feature that lets different AI models collaborate on the same task. Called Perplexity Computer, it taps Gemini, Grok, and ChatGPT 5.2 depending on what you need.

www.digitaltrends.com/computing/pe...

27.02.2026 00:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0