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iPhone owners can now submit a claim in Apple’s $250 million Siri AI lawsuit
Apple is paying $250 million to settle claims that it failed to deliver an AI-upgraded Siri - and now, eligible iPhone owners can submit a claim for a payout. If you live in the US and purchased an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model betw…
AI Contractors Shouldn’t Use AI to Evaluate AI Model, Says AI Company
That's one way for AI to put you out of work.
UN says AI safeguards can’t wait for certainty
Governments need to rein in increasingly capable AI agents before their risks are fully understood, a United Nations scientific panel warned in the global organization's first major assessment of OpenAI's hack of Hugging Face earlier this year. The report cem…
AI Models Built From Rat Brains Just Got Closer to Reality
The Biological Computing Company is bringing its AI tools to Amazon Web Services in a major boost for a once-fringe field that aims to marry nature with code.
Aviation regulators turn to AI to help manage the nation's airspace
The Federal Aviation Administration launched an ambitious $875-million-dollar push to make the U.S. airspace more efficient. But critics say it won't solve bigger problems with air traffic control.
These new AI glasses have a brilliant privacy feature every pair needs to adopt ASAP
Vonder Intelligent Eyewear is redefining AI glasses by ditching the camera and doing something totally new.
Qualcomm’s New Chips Power AI and 8K Video for Top Android Phones — and They’re Coming Soon
A pair of top-tier Snapdragon chips will empower AI, boost graphics and enable 8K video in next year’s phones.
M6 Mac mini Review: A Better Tiny Desktop, With or Without AI
The latest Mac mini offers unparalleled performance for its price. Just know the AI connoisseurs are waiting to gobble it up first.
Google built the best $20 AI subscription for everyone, even iPhone users
Many subscriptions seem like no-brainers\, but you quickly stop using them. This Google AI bundle is different, and everyone should buy it, even iPhone owners.
AI solved one of math's hardest problems. Humanity learned nothing (so far)
OpenAI beat humans to solving the Navier-Stokes problem, but mathematicians say the AI's solution isn't telling them much.
10 of the US' youngest billionaires in 2026 — and how they got their fortunes
The Forbes 2026 list of America's 400 richest billionaires includes just 10 people under 40. Many owe their fortunes to the booming AI industry.
Rabbit’s new AI agent doesn’t need an R1 to run
Rabbit, the company behind the underwhelming R1 device, is rolling out a standalone AI agent that you don't need its hardware to use, as reported earlier by Wired. The startup says its new OS3 "agentic operating system" runs in the cloud but operates locally …
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5 with stricter safeguards for cybersecurity
Anthropic says its new Claude Opus 5.5 model comes with stronger safeguards in the wake of recent rogue AI hacking incidents. In an announcement on Tuesday, Anthropic says Opus 5.5 comes with improvements to certain risky behaviors, including attempts to esca…
Ten Days After CEO Calls for a Slowdown, Anthropic Is Back With Another AI Model
The company says Claude Opus 5.5 scores well on alignment measures, but that “public policy” will eventually need to step in to protect the world from recursively self-improving AI.
China Probes DeepSeek, Moonshot AI Over Anthropic’s Claims They Route Requests to Claude
An olive branch before the Trump-Xi meeting?
Meta patches Muse exploit that let attackers control the AI agent
Meta has issued a patch for its Muse macOS app following the discovery of a zero-day vulnerability that could allow someone to take control of the AI agent. The bug found by security researcher Patrick Wardle utilized an undocumented Muse setting that enabled…
Napster Developing AI Teacher Clones to Provide Personalized Homework Support
The company, once a file-sharing app and then a streaming service, is teaming up with an educational organization in the Middle East to create virtual replicas of teachers.
Trump’s Attempt to Rename AI Misunderstands the MAGA Faithful
No better way to reach your base than by insisting that they are inferior.
New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Now Available for Same-Day Pickup at Apple Stores
Apple launches its new Mac mini and Mac Studio models today in 30 countries and regions, including the U.S, and same-day pickup is now available at many Apple Store locations. To order a product with Apple Store pickup, add the product to your bag on A…
UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, says Burnham
The prime minister "defensive air-to-air refuelling" is to be provided following a request from Saudi Arabia, after it faced attacks from Houthi militants in Yemen.
DraftKings Built an AI Model to Target Profitable Losers, Report Claims
Those promotional incentives may not be the free lunch they look like.
Live Updates From Meta Connect 2026
Follow along with the Gizmodo crew as we cover everything Meta announces at its annual developer conference. We're once again expecting new smart glasses, upgrades to its AI models, and more.
AI ‘Actress’ Tilly Norwood Glitches on Live TV in Surreal Nightmare
The AI-generated star spoke Cantonese, plotted “treasons” and baffled news anchors.
Google Opens Preorders for Its $899 Gemini-Enhanced 'Googlebook' Laptops
Monday Google opened preorders for its "Googlebook" laptops, pricing them at $899. A Google's blog post added that "At launch, you can choose between Intel Core Ultra Series 3 and Snapdragon X Elite processors" (paired with NPUs to power AI features). "Devi…
MediaTek's new 3nm chip wants to power fanless, AI-first Googlebooks
MediaTek's Dimensity CX C10 Max is the company's first high-end laptop chip, and it's headed for premium AI-first Googlebooks.
No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service: Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse AI From Shopping
Amazon has its own agentic AI option called Buy for Me, which could be behind the agentic turf war.
Meta's New 'Personal AI Agent' Muse Beats ChatGPT in Downloads - and Get Blocked by Amazon
Meta's AI "personal agent" Muse overtook ChatGPT as the #1 iOS free app in the U.S. on Friday, reports CNBC — and it's still showing more downloads as of Monday night. Muse now has over 2.5 million downloads since its debut less than two weeks ago, accordin…
A Wave of New Regulations Is Reshaping Retail. The Businesses That Prepare Now Will Have an Advantage.
Customs, AI, packaging, deforestation and privacy rules are landing across four continents this year, and they all demand the same thing. Here's what you need to know.
Pentagon Investigators Say Overreliance on Palantir AI Contributed to US Strike That Killed 123 Iranian Children
Two U.S. missiles hit an elementary school in Iran, killing over 150 people including 123 children on the first day of the Iran War. But Gizmodo notes that a new Bloomberg investigation cites U.S. officials involved in an unreleased internal Pentagon review w…
Trump says there are ways to 'rein' in AI 'if we have to'
President Donald Trump stressed the US will "be careful" in how it handles AI.
Saudi Arabia’s new Exobot EVs make the Cybertruck look normal
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is mostly known for its global dominance over petroleum production and oil reserves - not necessarily cars and auto manufacturing, and certainly not electric vehicle production. So it was a little surprising on Monday when a Saudi …
Apple’s Next Wearable Could Be Perfect for AI Haters
The company's Whoop competitor is being prototyped internally, right as what an Apple Watch does is starting to change.
Oppo’s new phone is the first with three 200-megapixel cameras
Oppo's new Find X10 Pro Max flagship phone, launched today in China, is the first anywhere to use 200-megapixel sensors on all three of its rear cameras. A 17-stop dynamic range for the main camera, delivered thanks to what Oppo calls "DeepPix sensor technolo…
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 comes in an Extreme version too
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, this year joined by the 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 too. The company describes both new phone chips as flagships, and the spec differences are relatively minor, mostly limited to improved AI processing, video cap…
Peloton is back with a ‘cheaper’ folding treadmill
Last year, Peloton did a sweeping refresh of its hardware that added cameras, fans, and AI-powered software called Peloton IQ. This year, it's zeroing in on its treadmill lineup - refreshing its two existing Treads and adding the new, more affordable Tread Fl…
Mathematics Just Got Its First Taste of the AI Job-Pocalypse
“You first believe it when the wave hits you.”
Meta Just Patched a Major Zero-Day Vulnerability in Its Muse AI Assistant
The flaw could have allowed attackers to hijack Muse and take advantage of its access to a user’s apps and devices.
Annihilation, AI and a walkout - key moments from Trump's UN speech
BBC correspondents who covered the president's address on Tuesday assess five key moments.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 is coming for the top Android phones
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme processor wants to run AI agents directly on your phone.
The Motorola Signature 27 is coming for Android's best flagships with some wild specs
Motorola's Signature 27 pairs Qualcomm's new 2nm Snapdragon flagship chip with a 200MP telephoto camera and upgraded cooling.
Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Series 12 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
The Apple Watch Series 12 is now available, two years after the Series 10 introduced the current thinner design. But is it worth upgrading? While last year's Series 11 brought just four changes, the Series 12 is a much more substantial update, with a new…
Anthropic and OpenAI Drop New High-Efficiency Models
The new models prioritize faster speeds and lower prices.
Burnham expects to find 'common ground' with Trump in first meeting
In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI.
Traditional Safety Measures are ‘Unraveling’ as AI Advances, UN Panel Warns
How do we protect ourselves from systems that are increasingly difficult to predict?
Apple Event This October? These 7 New Products Expected Next Month
As usual, September has been a very busy month for Apple, with the company unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, Beats 360, and more. Nevertheless, Apple reportedly still has many more products to rele…
How to Get a Piece of Apple’s $250 Million iPhone Settlement
After the Siri AI debacle, you might be eligible for a little cash.
The New Googlebooks Are Chromebooks All Grown Up
Google is copying some of MacBooks' best features and otherwise shoving AI into everything, including the mouse cursor.
Apple CEO John Ternus Talks iPhone Duo Design, Siri AI, and Becoming CEO
Apple CEO John Ternus did an interview with Canal+ talk show Clique following Apple's September event. He discussed the iPhone Duo's design, difficulties Apple ran into when developing it, his plans for Apple, and more. On the design of the iPhone Duo…
Disturbing Experiment Points to Dangers of Using AI Models Not Meant for Robotics
The point of the unsafe prompts was to test what happens when you hand physical agency over to LLMs.
Googlebook pre-orders begin: this is everything from Android sync to AI and price
Googlebook pre-orders are open, and consumers are in for much-needed synchronization with Android for apps, projects, and more.
The Winners of the 2026 Gizmodo Science Fair
It's time for our annual science awards, honoring the year's biggest discoveries, breakthroughs, and stories.
Personalization Is Now an Ethical Decision, Not Just a Marketing One. Here’s Why.
As businesses gain unprecedented influence over consumer decisions, leaders must decide where optimization ends and ethical responsibility begins.
Apple Smart Home Display Coming as Soon as Next Month
Apple could unveil its long-rumored smart home display as soon as October, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman narrows Apple's launch window after he said in August that the smart home display …
Andreessen Horowitz is launching an ‘academy’ with no homework and partnerships with Palantir, Google, and Meta
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is creating an "academy" positioned as a pipeline for young people to build or join a Silicon Valley startup. The "Horowitz Andreessen Academy" will launch with 10 partners, including Anduril, Anthropic, Coinbas…
The UK Government Faces a Reckoning Over Palantir
Andy Burnham once kept Palantir out of Greater Manchester. His first test as prime minister is whether to cut the company’s £330 million NHS contract—and risk a rupture with Big Tech and Washington.
Qualcomm Takes on the iPhone 18 Pro With Its Most ‘Extreme’ Chip Yet
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is not even the company's flagship anymore, and I want you to guess what makes it so ‘extreme.’
Kudos to Motorola for This Actually Refreshing Phone Design
The Motorola Signature 27 is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Exteme Gen 6, and that pretty much guarantees it won’t be cheap.
Andreessen Horowitz Wants Teens to Skip College for Its New Academy Instead
The academy is Silicon Valley’s latest attempt to reinvent college.
‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’ Season 1 Ended With Calms and Storms Galore
Bones has another solid shonen anime under its belt with the just-ended first season of 'Daemons of the Shadow Realm.'
Nothing expands Android 17 Open Beta to Phone 4a—full release is two months away
If you're a Phone 4a user, Nothing OS 5.0 Open Beta is active now, and you can get going with all the latest Android 17 features.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The choice will shock you
Choosing between the Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro Max? This year's winner is a total surprise.
Amazon wants to help the Colorado River, but we still don’t know how much water the company uses
Amazon plans to spend $20 million on water conservation projects along the Colorado River, a crucial but dwindling water supply for 40 million people in the Western US. The initiative comes as Amazon and other tech companies face mounting scrutiny over how mu…
Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs. Google Pixel 11: The best of iOS faces the best of Android
Wondering whether you should cash in to the Apple or the Google ecosystem? A good iPhone 18 Pro vs. Google Pixel 11 comparison will sort it out for you.
Apple Will Soon Announce an All-New Operating System
Apple is developing an all-new operating system that is essentially a mix of tvOS, watchOS, and iOS, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman reiterated that the operating system will feature a grid of app icons, wi…
Government borrowing rises by a fifth to £18bn in August
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro vs. 17 Pro: What the Extra $100 Brings to the Newer Pro iPhone
While the iPhone 17 Pro and 18 Pro look similar, there are a lot of changes on the inside.
Got an Android Phone? Google Thinks You’ll Probably Want a Googlebook Laptop
Apple lovers have long enjoyed seamless connectivity between their iPhones and Macs. Now, Google’s bringing that experience to Android.
Can John Ternus find Apple’s next big thing?
Today, I’m talking with Mark Gurman, who is the world’s best-sourced Apple reporter — both as Bloomberg’s chief Apple correspondent and the host of the upcoming podcast Power On. Earlier this month, Apple hosted its annual iPhone hardware event, virtually ev…
Grab an Xbox controller and a $50 Xbox gift card together for just $80
Newegg is hosting a bundle that includes Microsoft’s wireless Xbox controller (in black) and a $50 digital Xbox gift card together for $80. Given that this model typically sits around $50 to $60 depending on the color you want, this is a fantastic value since…
Adobe Brings Its Premiere Video Editing Mobile App to Android
As more creators edit on the go, Adobe is making Premiere compatible with more devices, including foldables.
Vivo’s X500 Pro Max has 17 stops of dynamic range and 4K240 slo-mo
Vivo's new X500 flagship phones have arrived in China, and as usual the company's focus is firmly on photography. The X500 Pro Max - a new tier in its lineup - is the first phone to use new sensors and silicon from Sony and MediaTek that enable impressive dyn…
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump. And, Paramount settles in massive merger lawsuit
CNN, MS NOW and Politico have sued Trump after the networks were suspended from the White House. And, Paramount makes concessions to resolve a lawsuit over its massive Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
Xiaomi 18 Pro's new privacy screen could beat Samsung at its own game
Xiaomi has confirmed the Xiaomi 18 Pro will feature a hardware-based privacy display similar to Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The Missing Piece to the Googlebook Puzzle Could—Hopefully—Make a Cheap Laptop
A sub-$1,000 Googlebook may be on the horizon if we can get a laptop with this chip.
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the First Googlebooks
They’re more expensive than a Chromebook, but they may be much, much more capable.
Warner Bros. Merger Back On: Paramount Settles Antitrust Suit
Paramount has reached a settlement in the 12-state antitrust suit, clearing the path for its proposed $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
After a few quiet weeks, Verizon just brought back its best Google Pixel 11 deal — that's a FREE Pixel 11 Pro 256GB, no trade-in required
Verizon is running an offer that will land you a free Google Pixel 11 Pro when you add a line with an eligible unlimited plan.
The first Googlebooks are here, powered by Snapdragon X Elite
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite now powers the first Googlebook laptops, built around Gemini Intelligence.
Vivo's X500 Pro Max just became the camera phone to beat
Vivo just unveiled the X500 Pro Max in China, and the phone will make its way to global markets later in the year. With a bigger OLED panel, massive battery, and groundbreaking cameras, it's clear that the X500 Pro Max is a true powerhouse.
New Mac Studio's Biggest Upgrade Isn't the M5 Ultra Chip, Review Says
Ahead of the new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips launching this Tuesday, the first reviews of the computer have been shared by selected tech websites and YouTube channels. According to one review published by Macworld's Roman Loyola, the biggest upg…
4 Reasons Your Target Buyers Aren’t Responding to Your Marketing
Learn why your target buyers aren’t responding to your marketing, and how customer interviews can uncover problems with targeting, messaging, buyer confidence, content and conversion.
M6 Mac Mini First Look: Bigger Power Packed in the Same Small Package
People will be clawing to get Apple’s latest and tiniest Mac.
Apple Releases Second watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2 Betas
Alongside new betas of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Apple has released the second betas of watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and visionOS 27.2. The betas come week after Apple released the first betas. Registered developers can download the…
The First Googlebooks Are Here, and They’re Everything I Need in a Laptop
And if you’re an Android user, they’re likely everything you need, too.
I Tried Two Extraordinary Security Gadgets Made for Spots Other Tech Can’t Reach
Home security is going in all-new directions this year. I tested Abode’s sensors for gates, garages and more in my home.
How to Force Quit Apple Watch Apps in watchOS 27
Prior to watchOS 27, force quitting apps on Apple Watch was done by swiping up on apps in the App Switcher screen, but that's no longer possible because the Digital Crown double-click gesture that got you there is now reserved for Apple's upcoming Live Rewind…
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Owners Report Unexpected Reboots
Some new Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12 owners are reporting their devices rebooting unexpectedly, and diagnostic logs suggest the crashes are related to the Apple Neural Engine. Reports have been posted in the MacRumors forums since the n…
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