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• Walter Koenig, Star Trek’s Original Chekov, Dies at 90: ‘He Loved You Too’

  26-10-2026 23:27 via CNET
  
  Raise a glass of “wodka” to the Enterprise’s navigator. The actor not only starred in the original series, but in all six original-cast movies.
  
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• Apple’s ‘Pro and Tell’ Event: Everything Announced So Far This Week

  26-10-2026 23:21 via CNET
  
  A new iPad Mini and possible upgrades to the MacBook Pro and iMac are coming. Here’s what we’re anticipating in another big week for Apple.
  
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• World's smallest wireless server is so tiny it comes with a keyring — Foldra is an $89 open source pocket cloud device with a touch OLED screen, a microSD slot, and a built-in battery

  26-10-2026 23:05 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Foldra stores files locally and shares them through its own Wi-Fi networkThe touchscreen displays files, settings, storage information, and built-in applicationsA microSD slot supports storage cards with capacities reaching 1TBFoldra is a pocket-sized personal expandable storage device designed to let users store, access and share files without relying on conventional online cloud or internet services.The device is described as the world's smallest wireless server, combining a touchscreen, recha
  
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• A 16-year-old bug could be putting millions of routers at risk — despite Broadcom saying it patched the issue years ago

  26-10-2026 23:05 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  A Broadcom WPS flaw dating back to at least 2010 lets attackers within Wi-Fi range run code on routers without the passwordBroadcom told the researcher it replaced the code from 2018, but declined to assign a CVE, calling the software obsoleteChanging your Wi-Fi password won't help, and disabling WPS may not either; firmware updates or replacement are the fixA flaw in Broadcom's Wi-Fi software dating back to at least 2010 lets anyone within radio range take over a vulnerable router without its p
  
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• Could Apple Music be resurrecting Cover Flow, after over a decade?

  26-10-2026 23:00 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  If there’s one thing Apple Music has proved to us by now, it’s that it doesn’t need to continuously pump out new features to improve the user experience — but the large periods of silence make the anticipation even more exciting when the platform does roll out new tools and design upgrades. Prior to the age of streaming, Apple users got a kick out of their music via iTunes and the revolutionary iPod, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary. I had the 5th gen iPod Nano, and it was one
  
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• AI Killed the Homework Era

  26-10-2026 22:55 via CNET
  
  Commentary: And it could mean the massacre of grading in general.
  
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• Apple iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: a big battle of small differences

  26-10-2026 22:45 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  The Apple iPhone Duo isn't the first foldable. It’s not even the second foldable. It’s maybe the fourth, the fifth, or the sixth following in the footsteps of fantastic flexible phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Motorola’s Razr Fold, and so many other really strong, solid, and sometimes excellent foldables.But that doesn’t make it any less special. To understand Apple’s iPhone Duo, you need to compare it to its nearest competitor, the one we sa
  
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• You can't currently order a Tinybox with Nvidia GPUs — and Tiny Corp's new 192GB six-GPU AMD build just got $3,000 pricier

  26-10-2026 22:20 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Tiny Corp's Tinybox configurator is now AMD-only, after a new commit titled "rip nvidia" removed every Nvidia option and the Tinybox ProThe six-GPU, 192GB Radeon AI Pro R9700 build rose from $19,000 to $22,000, and a lower-end four-card, 128GB version now starts at $17,000For those wanting Nvidia only, a $91,000 tinybox green v2 with four RTX Pro 6000 cards is still listed in the company's Shopify storefront, about 40% above the $65,000 it charged in MayWhen TechRadar Pro covered Tiny Corp's rel
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Oct. 27 #764

  26-10-2026 22:17 via CNET
  
  Need a Connections: Sports Edition hint today? Get a hint for each color group in NYT Connections: Sports EditionNo. 764 on Tuesday, Oct. 27, then all four answers.
  
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• Are We All Maxxed Out? Dictionary.com Names ‘Maxxing’ Its 2026 Word of the Year

  26-10-2026 21:59 via CNET
  
  Data center and unc were on the shortlist of words considered for the tribute.
  
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• OpenAI Has a Surprising Defense Against Election Deepfakes

  26-10-2026 21:43 via CNET
  
  ChatGPT is cracking down on photorealistic, political deepfakes ahead of next week’s US midterm elections.
  
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• Ninja’s 8-in-1 Air Fryer Oven Is $110 Off, Nearly Matching Its Black Friday Record-Low Price

  26-10-2026 21:41 via CNET
  
  Save counter space and cook family-size meals with this versatile Ninja appliance.
  
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• Microsoft’s Massive Employee Buyout Shows How AI Is Reshaping the Economy

  26-10-2026 21:29 via CNET
  
  The company is offering a voluntary exit to 60,000 eligible employees while betting billions on the AI infrastructure buildout.
  
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• ClearNym data removal service review

  26-10-2026 21:15 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  You’d be surprised how much of your data is publicly available online. Remember those platforms where you entered your email address, phone number, or house address? Some of that information may have been curated by data broker sites and made accessible to the public, for a fee. These sites have built a business model of letting users discover people’s personal data, and because this data is mostly collected from public sources, the model is permitted. Data removal platforms are the antidote
  
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• My iPhone Duo In-Store Experience Almost Has Me Convinced I Need One

  26-10-2026 21:06 via CNET
  
  Quite simply, you’ve got to play with Apple’s folding iPhone to really understand its appeal.
  
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• HPE is sending its most powerful AI compute platforms to the Moon aboard an all-new lunar rover

  26-10-2026 21:05 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  HPE is deploying its Spaceborne Computer to the MoonThe system will be hosted on the Astrolab Flex Lunar Innovation Platform (FLIP) lunar roverHewlett Packard Enterprise is the enterprise-focused component of the old Hewlett-Packard, and operates out of TexasHPE has emerged as a key partner in the deployment of the Astrolab FLIP lunar rover, with its Spaceborne Computer program joining other projects within NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.The fourth generation Spaceborne Compu
  
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• Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Tuesday, Oct. 27, #1956

  26-10-2026 21:00 via CNET
  
  Need a Wordle hint today? Get spoiler-free hints for NYT Wordle No. 1,956 on Tuesday, Oct. 27, then the answer, plus yesterday’s word.
  
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• Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Spangram and Answers for Tuesday, Oct. 27, #968

  26-10-2026 21:00 via CNET
  
  Here are hints and the answers for Oct. 27, 2026.
  
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• Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Tuesday, Oct. 27, #1234

  26-10-2026 21:00 via CNET
  
  Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle for Oct. 27, 2026.
  
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• Anthropic's blockbuster share listing - 5 surprising things we now know

  26-10-2026 20:57 via BBC News
  
  Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.
  
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• HP’s Omen 35L Gaming PC Brings RTX 5070 Graphics for $600 Less, but Only for Today

  26-10-2026 20:52 via CNET
  
  Upgrade your gaming setup with an Intel Core i7 processor, RTX 5070 graphics and 1TB of SSD storage for $1,850.
  
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• This New Simulation of the Early Universe Is Massive, Detailed and Gorgeous

  26-10-2026 20:34 via CNET
  
  The Lumina Project spans 2 billion years and will allow scientists to test theories and predictions about the origins of the cosmos.
  
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• Roku Pro Series OLED TV Review: Great for Gamers, but Not the Best Roku TV

  26-10-2026 20:19 via CNET
  
  Though it’s not bad for a sub-$1,000 OLED TV, last year’s Pros Series LCD outshines it in a few key areas.
  
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• Threat of AI Bubble Looms Over Anthropic’s Big IPO Moment

  26-10-2026 20:12 via CNET
  
  Anthropic announced its IPO on Monday, but the AI industry’s future remains more uncertain than ever.
  
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• Proton has launched its Black Friday VPN prices – and they might have restored my faith in this year's deals

  26-10-2026 19:34 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Proton has announced its Black Friday VPN deals and they are good, with the best of the bunch the 50% saving on the full Proton Unlimited privacy suite.Normally up at $12.99 per month, Proton has slashed its luxury package to $6.49 per month instead. That brings the total price over 12 months down to a considerably more affordable $77.88.That makes Proton Unlimited the cheapest it's been since Black Friday 2025, and, as low as we've ever seen it.Proton Unlimited combines the company's top perfor
  
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• Rogue AI agent engages 'Skynet mode' to search the internet for exposed LLMs to hijack and run malware attacks

  26-10-2026 19:05 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Researchers uncovered an autonomous AI attack campaign that hijacks exposed AI agents and infrastructureThe malicious “Skynet” agent deployed cryptominers, stole credentials, and recruited new AI systems autonomouslySecurity teams are urged to secure AI endpoints, restrict permissions, and protect high-value API keysImagine setting up an AI agent to scan the internet for job opportunities only to find out later it’s instead deployed a cryptocurrency miner on your computer and used up all t
  
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• Oppo Pad 5 Pro review: a premium, big-screen tablet without the price tag

  26-10-2026 18:51 via TechRadar: Technology reviews
  
  Oppo Pad 5 Pro: One-minute reviewIf you’re after a big-screen tablet with a premium design, a huge battery, and a price tag that won’t bankrupt you, the Oppo Pad 5 Pro makes a compelling case as one of the best tablets on the market.It also arrives with an initially puzzling spec configuration. The Pad 5 Pro is the successor to the Oppo Pad 3 Pro, which landed in 2025 with a smaller screen (12 inches) and 12GB of RAM. This time around, however, Oppo has increased the tablet's screen size but
  
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• This concept EV shows the Chinese are getting serious about car design

  26-10-2026 18:48 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Chery Group-owned brand reveals it sporty sideConcept blends elements of the hatchback and shooting brake designMenacing front end its reminiscent of recent AudisThe Chinese-owned Lepas automotive brand, which has been making waves in many European markets with a selection of cut-price SUVs, has recently unveiled a stunning concept that could influence its future models.While the marque's L8 and L6 SUVs are fairly generic in their exterior styling, the Aura concept blends hatchback proportions w
  
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• Fake TikTok Shops now fuel one in five phishing blocks — and Black Friday could make it worse

  26-10-2026 18:37 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Surfshark data shows blocks of a single suspected fake TikTok Shop domain rose 638% between May and September.The domain was behind roughly one in five phishing blocks worldwide and is still active in October.Phishing exposure also climbed across Europe and the US, with France seeing the sharpest rise.New data from Surfshark shows that a single domain linked to a suspected counterfeit TikTok Shop operation generated 320,007 phishing blocks between May and September 2026.That's 19% of the roughly
  
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• I'm a sleep expert — these are the relaxation gadgets I'd recommend to beat the gloom

  26-10-2026 18:24 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  The evenings are drawing in, the clocks will be going back soon (or, if you're in the UK, they have already), and while the lack of sunshine can feel gloomy, I say it's the perfect time to lean into the cosiness. Below, I've rounded up my favorite sleep and relaxation aids designed to help you wind down, chill out, and get some high-quality rest. Some of these are designed for use in the day, if you're feeling overwhelmed, and some will be helpful if you're struggling to drop off at night. I spe
  
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• This Pixel 10 deal will be hard to beat on Black Friday — save £370, get double storage, and a pair of earbuds for £1

  26-10-2026 18:06 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  With the way so many new phones are just iterative upgrades these days, you don't always need to buy the latest device to get a powerful and capable handset. And if you go for an older phone, you can often bag a bargain. That's why I'm calling out this Google Pixel 10 at EE for £529 (was £899).You need to log in to an EE account to see this substantial £370 saving, but it's worth setting one up as this is a record-low price for the Pixel 10. Plus, this offer is for the 256GB storage model. Th
  
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• This abandoned torrent app could have exposed millions of devices to cyberattack

  26-10-2026 18:05 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Researchers say an abandoned Popcorn Time app could have enabled malware delivery to millions of devices through insecure updatesThe flaw let anyone controlling a defunct update domain push executable code to connected systemsSecurity researchers safely disabled the updater, preventing potential compromise of millions of Windows and macOS devicesSecurity researchers recently discovered an abandoned torrent app which could have been used to deploy malware to millions of devices around the world r
  
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• New Flock map locates 200,000 of the controversial cameras around the world

  26-10-2026 18:03 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Privacy firm Proton has published a new Flock mapThe project details over 200,000 Flock cameras around the worldIt’s based on work by security researcher Joshua MichaelFlock's automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras have barely been out of the news lately, from being used and abused to track innocent people to allegedly encouraging stalking and police overreach. If you're worried about running into them, privacy-focused firm Proton has published a Flock map that details the location of e
  
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• Watch Us Fold the iPhone Duo Thousands of Times on Our Weeks-Long Livestream

  26-10-2026 18:00 via CNET
  
  We’re using our in-house robot to open and close the iPhone Duo hundreds of thousands of times. Watch along and get your questions answered by CNET editors live.
  
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• TVs Are Better for Gaming Than Ever Before. Our Lab Tests Prove It

  26-10-2026 18:00 via CNET
  
  Input lag on modern TVs is reaching record lows. Here’s how 13 years of CNET lab testing crowned this TV as the fastest gaming TV yet.
  
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• Live Now! Watch Us Fold the iPhone Duo Thousands of Times

  26-10-2026 18:00 via CNET
  
  We’re using our in-house robot to open and close the iPhone Duo hundreds of thousands of times. Watch along and get your questions answered by CNET editors live.
  
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• Meet the TechRadar Readers' Choice Awards 2026 winners — all 100% chosen by you

  26-10-2026 17:55 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  It's been an excellent year for tech releases, with the arrival of everything from new TV panel developments, to groundbreaking drones, to awesome spatial audio speakers, to a new breed of AI-connected screenless fitness wearable.It's also been a really difficult year in tech, though, due to the component crisis and rising prices across nearly all products. In the middle of that tension, it only makes sense for us to find out which companies navigated the challenges best by asking the community
  
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• Minisforum’s DEG1 is the cheapest way I know to plug a full desktop graphics card into an OCuLink mini PC, and it’s down to $109

  26-10-2026 17:43 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  One of the biggest issues with a lot of mini PCs is that they run on integrated graphics. Now, that's fine for most everyday tasks. But if you find it's holding back your video exports, rendering, or games, the DEG1 is the simplest, cheapest way to add a desktop GPU that I know of. It comes from Minisforum, and designed for mini PCs with an OCuLink port, letting you add an external graphics card to your setup without needing a new rig. Currently, the Minisforum DEG1 is $109 (was $199) at Newegg.
  
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• Grab the Pokemon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 at Its Lowest Price Ever

  26-10-2026 17:35 via CNET
  
  Treat yourself to this popular game while it’s $63 at Amazon for a limited time.
  
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• Grab Pokemon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 at Its Lowest Price Ever

  26-10-2026 17:35 via CNET
  
  Treat yourself to this popular game while it’s $63 at Amazon for a limited time.
  
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• Ofcom reveals league table of the worst broadband providers

  26-10-2026 17:29 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Ofcom has published statistics on complaints it's received for Q2 2026The categories covered are broadband, landline, mobile, and pay-TVComplaints overall are down on the previous quarter, due to pay-TVThe Ofcom complaints statistics are in for the second quarter of 2026 (April to June), and some landline, broadband, mobile, and pay-TV providers have fared better than others. Overall, complaint numbers are down from the previous quarter, due to fewer being filed for pay-TV services.You can check
  
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• Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic risk' to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing

  26-10-2026 17:27 via BBC News
  
  The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.
  
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• Amazon Deals of the Day: Jam Out With These Premium Sony Headphone for 51% Off

  26-10-2026 17:20 via CNET
  
  Plus, score a Ninja coffee maker and a Blink doorbell near record-low prices.
  
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• AI agents tricked by a rogue downloads file into running dangerous malware

  26-10-2026 17:15 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Researchers showed AI agents can be hijacked through malicious AGENTS.md files placed in common download locationsThe attack abuses prompt-injection behavior, potentially triggering malware downloads or token theftDefenders are urged to treat Downloads folders as untrusted and inspect agent instruction files carefullyAn AI agent was tricked into going rogue with nothing more than a simple markdown (.MD) file, with researchers warning this file format is the new malicious executable. With just a
  
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• Mozilla Monitor data removal service review

  26-10-2026 17:14 via TechRadar: Technology reviews
  
  Mozilla is best known for its Firefox web browser, but it also offers a broader suite of software services. Among these services is Mozilla Monitor, a tool that checks whether your personal information has been affected in a data breach and advises you on the next steps. Mozilla Monitor is free to use, just like the Firefox browser and other services offered by the company.I’m reviewing this data removal service in detail, covering its pros, cons, features, ease of use, and other essential fac
  
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• Pro Max, but no Pro? Oppo explains its unique Find X10 series naming strategy

  26-10-2026 16:51 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  What’s in a name? When it comes to smartphones, quite a lot, actually. And some brands' product naming conventions are more straightforward than others.The Oppo Find X10 series arrived last week, comprising two models: the Oppo Find X10 and Oppo Find X10 Pro Max. There’s no regular ‘Pro’ this year, and while there may yet be a Find X10 Ultra in 2027, Oppo’s decision to mix up its flagship naming strategy raised eyebrows at the Find X10 series launch.Typically, flagship smartphone lineu
  
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• Apple says it's 'aware of an issue' with a 'small number' of iPhone Duos

  26-10-2026 16:46 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Some users report their iPhone Duos have already broken due to a possible design flaw with the hingeA teardown shows that the hinge does indeed seem to be the weak link, but they could only recreate this issue by misusing the phoneApple now says it's "aware of an issue" with a "small number" of iPhone DuosUpdate, October 26: Apple has provided an official statement to TechRadar on the reported iPhone Duo issues:“The response to iPhone Duo from early users has been incredibly positive, and we a
  
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• How to watch YAGA — free streams from anywhere in the world

  26-10-2026 16:44 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  YAGAis a brand new Canadian dark-folk horror series. The show has been adapted from a 2019 stage play, and is based of the Slavic folklore story of Baba Yaga. You can watch Yaga online from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free.Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams stars in this new Canadian horror series. YAGA premiered on October 23 on Crave in Canada and AMC+ in the United States. The show follows the investigation into the disappearance of the young heir to a wealthy local fishing famil
  
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• A report makes alarming privacy claims about Samsung smart TVs — but here's why I'm not worried

  26-10-2026 16:42 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Samsung TVs can report dog barks and baby cries to SamsungTVs can detect mics in soundbars and other devicesIt's not as sinister as it's being painted onlinePrivacy has always been a hot-button topic online, and since the furore over LG TVs' data collection people have been paying particular attention to televisions and associated accessories. So the latest news about Samsung TVs seems rather scary: according to a thread on Reddit, it has "on-device AI listening for your dog and baby, watching w
  
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• Top economist warns AI is giving ‘zero financial payoff’ to many firms - and warns 'mainstream corporate America is pulling back' on AI spending

  26-10-2026 16:35 via Latest from TechRadar
  
  Analyst note warns non-tech firms aren't seeing much benefit from AISo-called "Mag 7" of tech giants is experiencing the biggest boostBut non-tech companies need to see success before market can boomA top economist has warned that utilizing AI is only helping the world's biggest technology firms - with most of the other large organization's yet to see any significant benefits.Torsten Slok, the chief economist at private equity giant Apollo Global Management, has issued a new note cautioning agai
  
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