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Aaron Fernandes

Aaron Fernandes is a web developer, designer, and WordPress expert with over 11 years of experience.

OpenAI Is Building a Data Center So Big, It’ll Make Monaco Look Tiny

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Imagine an AI-powered data center so huge, it’s literally bigger than the entire country of Monaco. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? Well, OpenAI is making it real — and they’re doing it in Abu Dhabi. According to a recent Bloomberg report, OpenAI (yep, the creators of ChatGPT) is teaming up with UAE tech giant G42 to build a massive 5-gigawatt data center campus. To put that…
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Grok AI Went Rogue—Here’s What Happened and Why It Matters

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If you’ve seen strange or controversial posts coming from Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok on X (formerly Twitter), you’re not alone — and there’s now an explanation. This week, xAI, the company behind Grok, admitted that an “unauthorized modification” was responsible for some highly inappropriate and off-topic responses involving politically sensitive topics. What Did Grok Do? On Wednesday, users on X noticed that Grok was replying to completely unrelated posts…
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Why You Still Can’t Download Fortnite on iPhone: Epic Games vs. Apple Just Got Messy Again

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Fortnite fans on iPhones—especially in the U.S. and Europe—might be wondering: Where’s the game?! According to Epic Games, Apple is throwing serious shade and keeping Fortnite off the App Store in both regions. And yep, things are getting spicy… again. Wait, Didn’t Epic Already Win Against Apple? Sort of. Back in 2021, Epic Games (the folks behind Fortnite) and Apple went to court in a high-profile legal battle over how…
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Spotify Tweaks Podcast Play Count Feature After Backlash From Creators — Here’s What It Means for You

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If you’ve ever wondered just how many people are actually tuning in to your favorite podcast, Spotify thought they’d do you a favor. Last week, they announced plans to start publicly showing podcast play counts to help listeners discover shows and give creators more visibility. Sounds great, right? Well, not everyone thought so. Why Podcasters Were Not Happy Podcast creators, especially those with smaller or niche shows, quickly pushed back.…
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Trump Urges Apple to Ditch India and Bring iPhone Production Back Home: What It Means for You

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In a global game of smartphone musical chairs, President Donald Trump has taken a firm (and very public) stance: he wants Apple to bring its iPhone manufacturing back to the United States—stat. His comments come after Apple CEO Tim Cook recently revealed plans to start importing iPhones made in India to meet most of the demand in the U.S. So what’s really going on, and why should the average iPhone…
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Heads Up, Coinbase Users: Hackers Just Scored a Major Data Haul

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If you’ve got a Coinbase account, it’s time to pay attention. The popular cryptocurrency platform just revealed a serious data breach that exposed sensitive personal information — including government-issued IDs, email addresses, and parts of Social Security numbers — and yes, it's as bad as it sounds. What Happened? According to a regulatory filing, Coinbase was recently contacted by a hacker who claimed to have stolen customer data and demanded…
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Scam Alert: Hackers Hijack Government Email System to Send Fake Toll Messages

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If you recently got an official-looking email from the government about unpaid tolls, don’t panic just yet—but definitely don’t click anything. Here's what's going on. A legit U.S. government alert system—yes, the kind that's supposed to keep us safe and informed—was hijacked by scammers to send out bogus toll collection emails. The system in question is called GovDelivery, and it’s normally used by federal and state agencies to send out…
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Sam Altman’s Olive Oil Mistake: A Tiny Kitchen Error with a Big Lesson in Everyday Cooking (and Spending)

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman may be at the forefront of artificial intelligence, but it turns out there’s one area where his decision-making could use a little human help: olive oil. In a recent feature for the Financial Times’ “Lunch with the FT” series, Altman welcomed a journalist into his kitchen to prepare a simple meal — pasta and salad — while taking a brief pause from running one of the…
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Reddit Is Cracking Down on Bots That Pretend to Be People — Here’s What You Need to Know

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Reddit — that wild corner of the internet where you can find everything from heartfelt advice to cat memes — is about to change how it keeps things real. Why? Because sneaky AI bots are getting *way* too good at pretending to be human. The Problem: AI Bots Are Getting Creepy Real Recently, Redditors were stunned to learn that a team of researchers released over 1,700 AI-generated comments into a…
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Substack Just Made Livestreaming Way Less Awkward — Introducing Audio-Only Mode

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Good news for camera-shy creators! Substack is rolling out a new audio-only livestreaming feature, making it easier than ever for writers to connect with their audience—no ring light or perfect background required. Whether you're podcasting in your pajamas, chatting from your car, or just don’t feel like being on camera (we get it, not every day is a “camera-on” day), this update has your back. Substack’s new audio-only livestream mode…
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GoDaddy’s New Agency Program Is Basically a Business Lead Machine for Freelancers and Web Agencies

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If you're a freelancer or run a small digital agency, you know the hustle: finding good clients, managing multiple tools, and trying to stand out in a sea of competitors. Well, GoDaddy—yes, the big domain and hosting company—is stepping in with a shiny new program that might just make your life a whole lot easier. Say hello to the GoDaddy Agency Program, built to connect U.S.-based web pros with real,…
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Trump Says TikTok Ban Might Be Delayed Again – Here’s What It Means for You

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If you’ve been nervously scrolling through TikTok wondering whether your favorite app might suddenly disappear—again—here’s the latest update: former President Donald Trump says he’s open to pushing back the ban yet again. In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump said that if TikTok doesn’t close a deal to sell its U.S. operations by the June 19 deadline, he’s willing to give the company more time. This would be…
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Temu Just Made a Big Change—Here’s What It Means for Shoppers in the U.S.

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If you’ve been scoring bargain deals on Temu lately, things are about to look a little different—but don’t panic just yet. The Chinese e-commerce giant, Temu, is officially no longer shipping products directly from China to the United States. This move comes after a big shift in U.S. trade policy that’s shaking up how companies do business across borders. Wait, What Changed? Recently, the U.S. government (under an executive order…
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Google Is Letting Kids Under 13 Use Gemini AI — Here’s What That Means for Parents

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Google is about to roll out a major update to its AI strategy — and this time, it’s coming for the kids. This week, Google began notifying parents that its Gemini AI chatbot will soon be accessible to children under the age of 13, provided they’re part of the company’s Family Link program. Family Link is Google’s parental control platform that allows guardians to manage how their kids use Google…
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