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Why Local Communities Can Veto AI's Future

Data centers require physical land and local permits. This gives ordinary citizens a veto power over AI expansion they never had against globalization or digital disruption. Ben Thompson argues that understanding this dynamic matters more than correcting misinformation about data centers.

Manaal Khan·22 May 2026

Trending Tech·7 min

Oppo Find X9 Ultra vs Vivo X300 Ultra: Which Telephoto Wins?

Both Oppo and Vivo have released flagship phones with teleconverter lenses and partnerships with legendary camera brands. The Find X9 Ultra pairs Hasselblad tuning with a 10x optical zoom, while the X300 Ultra brings Zeiss optics and superior low-light performance. Here's how they compare for serious mobile photographers.

Huma Shazia·22 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

GitHub Breached in Supply Chain Attack: 3,800 Repos Compromised

A hacker group called TeamPCP has breached GitHub through a poisoned VSCode extension, claiming access to 4,000 code repositories. The attack is part of a months-long campaign that has corrupted over 500 open source tools and hit companies including OpenAI and Mercor.

Manaal Khan·22 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Samsung Union Begins Vote on Wage Deal That Averted Strike

Samsung's 70,000 union members will vote through May 27 on a tentative wage agreement that prevented an 18-day strike. The deal introduces a new bonus pool for semiconductor workers tied to 10.5% of operating profit, paid in company stock. Some shareholders are threatening legal action over the profit-linked bonuses.

Manaal Khan·22 May 2026

Trending Tech·6 min

Can Gemma4-31B Index a Year of Video on a 2021 MacBook?

A developer living between Silicon Valley and Kenya's Maasai Mara tested whether Gemma4-31B could run locally on a 2021 MacBook to index a year's worth of raw video footage. With 50GB of swap memory and creative workarounds, the experiment reveals what's actually possible with local AI video processing today.

Manaal Khan·22 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Google Wants You to Ramble at Gemini Instead of Typing

Google I/O 2026 introduced Rambler and Docs Live, features that let users speak loosely to Gemini and let the AI figure out what they mean. The shift signals a move away from precise voice commands toward unstructured, conversational input.

Huma Shazia·21 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Flipper One Brings Linux and Network Hacking to a Pocket Device

Flipper Devices announced Flipper One, a Linux-powered networking gadget with dual Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, and an M.2 expansion slot. Unlike the radio-focused Flipper Zero, this new device targets network security testing and can double as a portable Linux PC.

Huma Shazia·21 May 2026

Trending Tech·6 min

Oppo Find X9 Ultra vs Vivo X300 Ultra: Which Camera Flagship Wins?

India's flagship camera phone battle heats up as Oppo and Vivo launch their Ultra devices. Both pack 200MP sensors and Snapdragon 8 Elite chips, but key differences in battery size, charging speed, and camera systems could sway your decision.

Huma Shazia·21 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Samsung Union Suspends Strike After Bonus Deal

Samsung's largest labor union in South Korea called off an 18-day strike set to begin May 21 after reaching a tentative agreement on employee bonuses. The deal removes the cap on bonuses and allocates 10.5% of annual operating profits to workers, averting potential losses of $669 million and disruption to global memory chip supply.

Manaal Khan·21 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Australia Fines X $465,000 for Failing to Report on Child Safety

An Australian court has fined Elon Musk's X Corp. AU$650,000 for ignoring a 2023 transparency notice about how the platform handles child sexual exploitation content. The ruling ends a three-year legal battle where X argued it wasn't obligated to answer the regulator's questions.

Huma Shazia·21 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

RBI Wallet Rules Could Shut Down Remittance Business

The Reserve Bank of India's April 22 draft guidelines propose severe restrictions on mobile wallets, including a Rs 25,000 monthly cap on person-to-person transfers and an 80% reduction in cash loading limits. Industry players are scrambling to convince the regulator to delay implementation by six to twelve months.

Huma Shazia·21 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Kansas City Goes All-Apple, Buys 4,500 MacBook Neos

Kansas City Public Schools is replacing more than 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks with Apple devices. The district has already purchased over 4,500 MacBook Neo laptops for students in 8th grade and above, paying $499 per unit through education pricing.

Manaal Khan·21 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Google Leaks Exploit Code for Unfixed Chrome Vulnerability

Google accidentally published proof-of-concept exploit code for a vulnerability in Chromium that has remained unpatched for 29 months. The flaw affects Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and all Chromium-based browsers, potentially allowing attackers to build botnets from millions of devices.

Manaal Khan·21 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Google AI Mode Hits 1 Billion Users as Search Gets Remade

Google's AI Mode search feature now has over 1 billion monthly users, with usage doubling every quarter. At I/O 2026, the company announced deeper integration between AI Mode and traditional search, signaling that the 10 blue links era is ending.

Huma Shazia·20 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

GitHub Breach: 3,800 Internal Repos Stolen via VS Code Extension

Hackers compromised a GitHub employee's device through a malicious VS Code extension, stealing data from thousands of internal repositories. The Microsoft-owned platform says customer data remains unaffected, but the investigation continues. A hacking group called TeamPCP claims responsibility and is reportedly selling the stolen code.

Manaal Khan·20 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Android 17 Gets 'Continue On,' Google's Answer to Apple Handoff

Google announced Continue On, a new Android 17 feature that lets users start tasks on their phone and pick them up on a tablet. At launch, the feature only works phone-to-tablet, but Google plans to make it bidirectional. Combined with the recently announced Googlebook laptops, this signals a serious push toward Apple-like device coordination.

Huma Shazia·20 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Samsung Faces 18-Day Strike From 48,000 Workers Over Bonuses

Nearly 48,000 Samsung workers in South Korea plan to walk out on May 21 in a dispute over bonus caps. The strike could disrupt the company's memory chip division, which generated $35.63 billion in operating profit last quarter.

Manaal Khan·20 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

2027 Volvo EX60 First Drive: Smooth Ride, Tough Competition

Volvo's new EX60 electric SUV delivers on promises of improved range, efficiency, and technology. Starting around $60,000, it's the company's most mass-market EV yet. But early impressions suggest it may fall short of rivals from BMW and Mercedes-Benz in at least one key area.

Manaal Khan·20 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Meta Offers Rival AI Chatbots Limited Free WhatsApp Access

Meta has proposed giving competing AI assistants like OpenAI free access to WhatsApp in Europe, but only until they hit a usage cap. The offer comes as EU regulators investigate whether Meta's AI policies stifle competition. Smaller rivals have already dismissed the proposal as inadequate.

Huma Shazia·20 May 2026

Trending Tech·6 min

7 AI Scams Hitting Indians in 2026: From Deepfakes to Fake Jobs

AI has transformed online fraud in India. Scammers now use cloned voices, deepfake videos, and polished AI-generated emails to steal money and personal data. These seven scams are claiming victims across job searches, banking, and social media.

Manaal Khan·20 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Gemini Spark Wants 24/7 Access to Your Digital Life

Google's new always-on AI agent promises to handle tasks while you sleep. The catch: it needs deep access to your Gmail, Calendar, Photos, and search history. At I/O 2026, Google bet its AI future on users saying yes.

Huma Shazia·20 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

Google I/O 2026: Agents, World Models, and an AGI Claim

Google's annual developer conference delivered a two-hour keynote packed with AI announcements. The company bet big on agents, introduced a new world model called Gemini Omni, and DeepMind's CEO made a bold one-sentence claim about AGI being near.

Huma Shazia·20 May 2026

Trending Tech·4 min

Ocean Raises $28M to Fight AI-Powered Phishing Attacks

Email security startup Ocean emerged from stealth with $28 million in funding to combat AI-generated phishing attacks. Founded by former Iron Dome researcher Shay Shwartz, the company uses a custom small language model to analyze billions of emails monthly for clients including Kayak and Headspace.

Manaal Khan·20 May 2026

Trending Tech·5 min

How to Use Google's New AI Information Agents in Search

Google announced AI information agents at I/O 2026 that monitor topics 24/7 and send you updates. Unlike traditional search, these agents synthesize information, compare perspectives, and track everything from stock prices to flight deals. Available this summer, starting with paid subscribers.

Huma Shazia·20 May 2026