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Retailers Report 69% Increase in Phone Scams as Shoplifting Dips

Retailers Report 69% Increase in Phone Scams as Shoplifting Dips
Retailers Report 69% Increase in Phone Scams as Shoplifting Dips
August 02, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Efforts by American retailers to prevent shoplifting appear to be paying off. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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IBM CEO Foresees Quantum Computing Growth by 2029
IBM CEO Foresees Quantum Computing Growth by 2029
August 02, 2026  |  Technology

IBM’s CEO says quantum computing will soon be a source of growth for the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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AI Startups Try to Counter Chinese Models as VC Interest Wanes
AI Startups Try to Counter Chinese Models as VC Interest Wanes
August 02, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The rise of Chinese open-weight artificial intelligence models has American startups racing to build counterparts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Reddit CEO Pushes Back Against AI-Powered Search Results
Reddit CEO Pushes Back Against AI-Powered Search Results
August 02, 2026  |  Google

Reddit’s CEO has begun airing his concerns about Google’s AI Overviews search feature. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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OpenAI Finds More AI Agents Have Broken Confinement
OpenAI Finds More AI Agents Have Broken Confinement
August 02, 2026  |  News

OpenAI has unearthed other examples of its autonomous artificial intelligence agents breaking containment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Coldcard Wallet Attack Losses Approach $89 Million
Coldcard Wallet Attack Losses Approach $89 Million
August 02, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

A 5-year-old security vulnerability has reportedly allowed attackers to steal nearly $89 million in bitcoin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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The Robots Have Clocked in and Their Résumés Are Getting Weird
The Robots Have Clocked in and Their Résumés Are Getting Weird
August 01, 2026  |  Technology

At LaGuardia Airport, where travelers already negotiate with kiosks, scanners and charging stations, a headless, four-wheeled robot dog is now roaming Terminal B’s baggage claim...

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OpenAI Reaches 1 Billion Active Users as AI Becomes Daily Habit
OpenAI Reaches 1 Billion Active Users as AI Becomes Daily Habit
July 31, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI’s models now reach more than 1 billion active users and more than 2 million businesses, OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar said in a Friday (July 31) blog post....

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