January 04, 2026

California residents can use new tool to demand brokers delete their personal data: A new tool should make it easier for California residents to limit data brokers' ability to store and sell their personal information. Read More

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India orders Musk's X to fix Grok over 'obscene' AI content: India's IT ministry has given X 72 hours to submit an action-taken report. Read More

10 useful gadgets for your first apartment: From home security systems and smart smoke detectors to a sunrise alarm gently that wakes you up, here are the must-have gadgets for living in your first apartment. Read More

Tech billionaires cashed out $16 billion in 2025 as stocks soared: Jeff Bezos led the way. The Amazon founder sold 25 million shares for $5.7 billion in June and July, right around the time he was getting hitched to Lauren Sanchez in Venice. Read More

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Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump for early release from prison: Ilya Lichtenstein, who pled guilty to money laundering charges tied to his role in the massive hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex, has apparently been released early from prison. Read More

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