Brian Fagioli
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Technology blogger at http://NERDS.xyz
Firefox commits to keeping Windows 10 users safe after Microsoft pulls the plug nerds.xyz/2025/10/fire...
Firefox commits to keeping Windows 10 users safe after Microsoft pulls the plug
With Microsoft ending Windows 10 updates, Firefox users can relax knowing Mozilla will keep the browser fully supported for the foreseeable future.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Firefox commits to keeping Windows 10 users safe after Microsoft pulls the plug nerds.xyz/2025/10/fire...
1Password and Browserbase partner to secure credential access for AI agents nerds.xyz/2025/10/1pas...
1Password and Browserbase partner to secure credential access for AI agents
1Password and Browserbase team up to launch Secure Agentic Autofill, a new way to secure AI browser agents with end-to-end encryption and human oversight.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM
1Password and Browserbase partner to secure credential access for AI agents nerds.xyz/2025/10/1pas...
ChatGPT adds Instant Checkout so you can shop without leaving chat nerds.xyz/2025/09/chat...
ChatGPT adds Instant Checkout so you can shop without leaving chat
ChatGPT is adding shopping to its AI chat with Instant Checkout, powered by the new Agentic Commerce Protocol co-developed with Stripe.
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September 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
ChatGPT adds Instant Checkout so you can shop without leaving chat nerds.xyz/2025/09/chat...
Comcast turns to AI for smarter broadband and faster storm recovery nerds.xyz/2025/09/comc...
Comcast turns to AI for smarter broadband and faster storm recovery
Comcast is pairing AI amplifiers at the network edge with outage recovery systems that promise smarter connectivity and quicker storm restoration.
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September 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Comcast turns to AI for smarter broadband and faster storm recovery nerds.xyz/2025/09/comc...
FBI warns of new #Salesforce attacks nerds.xyz/2025/09/fbi-...
FBI warns of new Salesforce attacks
The FBI has issued a FLASH warning about Salesforce compromises linked to UNC6040 and UNC6395, urging companies to tighten defenses and report suspicious activity.
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September 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
FBI warns of new #Salesforce attacks nerds.xyz/2025/09/fbi-...
Google brings AI to California Community Colleges raising questions about #liberal bias nerds.xyz/2025/09/goog...
Google brings AI to California Community Colleges raising questions about liberal bias
Google’s partnership with California Community Colleges will deliver free AI tools and certificates to 2.1 million students… but some say political bias could be a concern.
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September 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Google brings AI to California Community Colleges raising questions about #liberal bias nerds.xyz/2025/09/goog...
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#Plex suffers security incident exposing user data and urging password resets nerds.xyz/2025/09/plex...
Plex suffers security incident exposing user data and urging password resets
Plex has disclosed a security breach that exposed customer data. While passwords were hashed and credit cards unaffected, the company is requiring all users to reset their passwords.
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September 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
#Plex suffers security incident exposing user data and urging password resets nerds.xyz/2025/09/plex...
This is what @ijustine.bsky.social and other influencers could look like in 2050 nerds.xyz/2025/09/futu...
This is what iJustine and other influencers could look like in 2050
Meet Ava, a lifelike model of the influencer of 2050. Created by Casino.org, she shows what someone like iJustine might look like in the future — and asks if this is something to fear or accept.
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September 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This is what @ijustine.bsky.social and other influencers could look like in 2050 nerds.xyz/2025/09/futu...
Samsung announces 8TB variant of the 9100 PRO SSD nerds.xyz/2025/09/sams...
Samsung announces 8TB variant of the 9100 PRO SSD
Samsung’s 9100 PRO SSD is now available in 8TB, delivering blazing PCIe 5.0 speeds and improved power efficiency for gamers and creators.
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September 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Samsung announces 8TB variant of the 9100 PRO SSD nerds.xyz/2025/09/sams...
Apple opens Hebbal store as #India becomes more central to iPhone production nerds.xyz/2025/09/appl...
Apple opens Hebbal store as India becomes more central to iPhone production
Apple Hebbal, Bengaluru’s first Apple Store, opens September 2 as India grows in importance to Apple’s iPhone production strategy.
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September 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Apple opens Hebbal store as #India becomes more central to iPhone production nerds.xyz/2025/09/appl...
U.S. Army turns to AI to fight illegal immigration at the southern border nerds.xyz/2025/08/army...
U.S. Army turns to AI to fight illegal immigration at the southern border
The U.S. Army is turning to artificial intelligence to help combat illegal immigration along the southern border. Striveworks’ AI platform will provide commanders with real-time insights to protect so...
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August 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
U.S. Army turns to AI to fight illegal immigration at the southern border nerds.xyz/2025/08/army...
Broadcom and Canonical bring Ubuntu Linux to VMware Cloud Foundation to speed up AI and container apps nerds.xyz/2025/08/broa...
Broadcom + Canonical bring Linux to VMware Cloud Foundation
Broadcom and Canonical are teaming up to bring Ubuntu Linux and chiseled containers to VMware Cloud Foundation, aiming to simplify AI and Kubernetes workloads for enterprises.
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August 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Broadcom and Canonical bring Ubuntu Linux to VMware Cloud Foundation to speed up AI and container apps nerds.xyz/2025/08/broa...
Perplexity Comet security flaw shows AI browsers are easily hijacked nerds.xyz/2025/08/perp...
Perplexity Comet security flaw shows AI browsers are easily hijacked
Brave researchers disclosed a vulnerability in Perplexity’s Comet AI browser that lets hidden prompt injections hijack user sessions. The attack shows why agentic AI browsing needs new security models...
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August 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Perplexity Comet security flaw shows AI browsers are easily hijacked nerds.xyz/2025/08/perp...
Belkin UltraCharge collection delivers Qi2 25W wireless charging nerds.xyz/2025/08/belk...
Belkin UltraCharge collection delivers Qi2 25W wireless charging
Belkin has launched its new UltraCharge Collection with Qi2 25W certification. The lineup delivers faster wireless charging, eco-friendly materials, and portable designs.
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August 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Belkin UltraCharge collection delivers Qi2 25W wireless charging nerds.xyz/2025/08/belk...
LibreOffice 25.8 slams the door on Windows 7 and 8.x nerds.xyz/2025/08/libr...
LibreOffice 25.8 slams the door on Windows 7 and 8.x
LibreOffice 25.8 delivers new functions and better speed, but Windows 7 and 8 users have been cut off as the suite leaves legacy systems behind.
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August 21, 2025 at 7:07 AM
LibreOffice 25.8 slams the door on Windows 7 and 8.x nerds.xyz/2025/08/libr...
Google wants you to pay up for help in your own home nerds.xyz/2025/08/goog...
Google wants you to pay up for help in your own home
Google is rolling out Gemini for Home to replace Assistant on smart speakers and displays. The AI looks powerful, but Google plans to lock some features behind a paid tier.
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August 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Google wants you to pay up for help in your own home nerds.xyz/2025/08/goog...
OWC Express 1M2 80G portable SSD delivers 6000MB/s speeds in a fanless design nerds.xyz/2025/08/owc-...
OWC Express 1M2 80G portable SSD delivers 6000MB/s speeds in a fanless design
The OWC Express 1M2 80G portable SSD offers over 6000MB/s speeds, Thunderbolt 5 support, and capacities up to 8TB in a fanless aluminum enclosure.
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August 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
OWC Express 1M2 80G portable SSD delivers 6000MB/s speeds in a fanless design nerds.xyz/2025/08/owc-...
Grammarly launches eight new AI agents nerds.xyz/2025/08/gram...
Grammarly launches eight new AI agents
Grammarly is rolling out eight specialized AI agents inside its new docs platform, helping writers with citations, grading, proofreading, and even predicting reader reactions.
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August 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Grammarly launches eight new AI agents nerds.xyz/2025/08/gram...
Blueair launches PetAir Pro purifier with built-in pet bed for cleaner air and cozier pets nerds.xyz/2025/08/blue...
Blueair launches PetAir Pro purifier with built-in pet bed for cleaner air and cozier pets
Blueair’s new PetAir Pro combines an air purifier with a pet bed, cleaning the air right where pets rest while saving space.
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August 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Blueair launches PetAir Pro purifier with built-in pet bed for cleaner air and cozier pets nerds.xyz/2025/08/blue...
AI is taking over fantasy football nerds.xyz/2025/08/ai-i...
August 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
AI is taking over fantasy football nerds.xyz/2025/08/ai-i...