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Taara Beam Provides 25Gbps Connectivity Over Invisible Beams of Light.

Today's tech news features groundbreaking connectivity, nostalgic comebacks, and a healthy dose of caution regarding online security.

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  1. Taara Beam Provides 25Gbps Connectivity Over Invisible Beams of LightTaara Beam is here to beam you up to 25Gbps connectivity using invisible light—because who needs fiber optics when you can have sci-fi tech? Low latency included, so your memes can arrive faster than ever. — The Verge
  2. Say Goodbye to the Undersea Cable That Made the Global Internet PossibleThe undersea cable that made our global internet connections possible is finally retiring, leaving us to ponder how much we owe to those submerged threads. Spoiler alert: sharks are not to blame for its demise! — Wired
  3. How Many AIs Does It Take to Read a PDF?Turns out, even the smartest AIs are flummoxed by PDFs—those pesky files that still reign supreme in digital chaos. If only they could read between the lines like we can! — The Verge
  4. Samsung Finally Lets You Pick Your AI Assistant on Galaxy PhonesSamsung is finally giving Galaxy users the freedom to choose their AI assistant, because one size doesn't fit all—especially when it comes to virtual sidekicks. Say hello to Perplexity and goodbye to assistant envy! — Digital Trends
  5. NASA Repurposes Mars Helicopter’s Ancient Snapdragon SoC to Help Perseverance Rover NavigateNASA is recycling technology like it's Earth Day every day, using a retro Snapdragon SoC to help Perseverance rover navigate Mars like it’s on a cosmic road trip. Because why buy new when you can repurpose? — The Register
  6. Gen Z is Fueling an iPod ComebackGen Z is resurrecting the iPod, proving that nostalgia is the ultimate mixtape. Who knew the device that once ruled the airwaves would make such a triumphant return on the second-hand market? — Digital Trends
  7. PayPal Confirms Data Breach — User Info May Have Been Exposed for 6 MonthsPayPal has confirmed a data breach that may have left user information exposed for six months—because nothing says 'trust us' like a half-year-long security lapse. Time to change those passwords, folks! — TechRadar