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How a Michigan Woman Used ChatGPT to Win $100,000 in the Powerball

Tammy Carvey, a 45-year-old from Wyandotte, Michigan, has made headlines after winning $100,000 in the Powerball, using numbers suggested by ChatGPT. Yes, the AI chatbot that people normally use to draft emails or answer questions helped her pick a winning … Continue reading →

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Amazon’s Massive Outage Knocks Out Alexa, Snapchat, Fortnite, and More

The internet had a rough morning. In the early hours of October 20, Amazon Web Services (AWS) – the backbone of much of the web – went down, taking with it a long list of popular apps and services that … Continue reading →

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Meta’s Latest Move: Using AI Chat Conversations to Personalize Ads

Imagine chatting with Meta’s AI on Facebook or Instagram about your hobbies, weekend plans, or a new recipe you want to try – and then noticing that the next time you scroll, the ads seem spookily relevant to what you … Continue reading →

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Federal Workers’ Out-of-Office Emails Hijacked With Political Messages

Imagine setting your out-of-office reply to something neutral and polite – “I’ll get back to you once things return to normal” – only to discover later that it has been changed without your consent. And worse, the new version blames … Continue reading →

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IShowSpeed’s San Francisco Stop: A Livestreamed Love Letter to the Bay Area

Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr., the 20-year-old YouTube sensation known for his high-energy antics and 24/7 livestreams, made a memorable stop in San Francisco on September 25, 2025, during his nationwide “Speed Does America Tour.” Dressed in a Golden State Warriors … Continue reading →

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Amazon’s $2.5 Billion Prime Settlement: What It Means for You

Amazon just made history – and not in the way it wanted. The company has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a case with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which accused the e-commerce giant of tricking millions of people … Continue reading →

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Cracker Barrel’s Logo Disaster: How $70 Million and a Little Nostalgia Shook a Southern Icon

Cracker Barrel is an American classic. The rocking chairs on the porch, the old-timey decor, and yes, that iconic “Uncle Herschel” leaning on a barrel – it’s a slice of Southern charm that feels familiar to millions. But earlier this … Continue reading →

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Is AI Really Taking Your Web Design Job?

If you’ve been following tech news, you’ve probably seen headlines warning that AI is replacing entry-level web design jobs. And yes, AI tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, and automated website builders are changing the way websites are built. But what does … Continue reading →

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When AI Goes Rogue: The Replit Database Disaster of July 2025

The Experiment That Went Wrong In July 2025, an experiment with Replit’s AI-powered coding assistant turned into a cautionary tale for the tech world. Jason Lemkin, founder of SaaStr and a well-known SaaS investor, was testing Replit’s “vibe coding” AI, … Continue reading →

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Wix Forums App Removed: What Happened, and What’s the Best Alternative?

If you’ve been running a website on Wix, you may have noticed something frustrating: the Wix Forums app is being discontinued. For many site owners, this wasn’t just another feature – it was the core of their online community. With … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Technology in the News

Meta’s Latest Move: Using AI Chat Conversations to Personalize Ads

Federal Workers’ Out-of-Office Emails Hijacked With Political Messages

Amazon’s $2.5 Billion Prime Settlement: What It Means for You

Is AI Really Taking Your Web Design Job?

When AI Goes Rogue: The Replit Database Disaster of July 2025

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