Author: Modernizing Tech
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Google Releases Chrome Security Update
Google has begun rolling out an update to the Chrome Extended Stable channel for desktop users on Windows and macOS. The new version, 144.0.7559.177, will be gradually deployed over the coming days and weeks. This release includes one high-severity security fix addressing CVE-2026-2441, a use-after-free vulnerability in CSS. Google has confirmed that this issue is
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IBM and Collaborators Win NASA Award for Open-Source AI Models Driving Scientific Research
NASA has recognized a team of researchers from IBM, NASA, and academic partners for their work on open-source AI foundation models designed to help scientists analyze massive amounts of Earth and space data more efficiently. The collaboration centers on a family of models known as Prithvi, which are trained on large volumes of satellite and
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Microsoft Announces Secure Boot Certificate Update Across Windows Ecosystem
Microsoft has announced an update to the Secure Boot certificates used across the Windows ecosystem, part of a broader effort to maintain the security foundations of modern devices. Secure Boot is a low-level security feature that ensures only trusted software runs during system startup. The certificates it relies on have defined lifespans, and periodic updates
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Running a Small Local AI Model on Your PC, No GPU Required
For many people, modern AI still feels inseparable from cloud services, subscriptions, and powerful hardware. The common assumption is that useful language models require high-end GPUs or constant internet access. In practice, this is no longer true. Recent advances in model design and optimization have made it possible to run small but capable AI language
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EVA AI Plans Pop-Up Cafe for AI Companion Interactions
EVA AI, a relationship-focused role-playing application, has announced plans to open what it describes as the world’s first cafe designed for interactions with AI companions. The pop-up venue, called EVA Cafe, is scheduled to open this month in New York City. AI companions are software-based conversational systems, typically accessed through web or mobile applications, that
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Research Uncovers First Known Malicious Outlook Add-In
Security researchers at Koi Security have identified what they describe as the first known malicious Microsoft Outlook add-in actively used in real-world attacks. The campaign abused Microsoft’s add-in ecosystem to steal more than 4,000 user credentials, raising concerns about how browser-style extensions and add-ins are maintained over time. The incident involved an Outlook add-in that
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Sony Rolls Out New Wireless Smart Noise-Canceling Earbuds
Sony has announced a new set of truly wireless earbuds as part of its flagship 1000X audio lineup. The WF-1000XM6 introduces updates to noise canceling, sound quality, and overall design. According to Sony, the WF-1000XM6 offers improved noise reduction compared to the previous generation, particularly in everyday environments such as public transportation and busy streets.
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Google’s WebMCP, a New Tool That Lets AI Act on Websites, Enters Early Preview
Google Chrome’s WebMCP has been released in early preview, offering a new approach to how websites can interact with AI-powered browser agents. While the project is still in its early stages, it points to a broader shift in how the web may evolve as automated agents become more common. Rather than relying on brittle screen-scraping
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