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People Training OpenAI's AI Fired For Using AI To Train the AI
404 Media reports "multiple contractors hired to improve OpenAI's models have been fired for using AI to train the AI: That's not great for the models themselves, but there is also obviously a great irony in AI training companies working for OpenAI firing pe…
Jensen Huang talks about AI and climate change like a supervillain
As Jensen Huang puts it, AI can help fight climate change - but only if it inflicts "an enormous amount of pain and suffering" first. The Nvidia CEO discussed the future of energy and AI's impact on our planet in the latest episode of The Ezra Klein Show. But…
Muse sure looks a lot like OpenClaw
We seem to be entering into an AI agent renaissance. Meta's new consumer-facing AI agent, Muse, topped the App Store charts soon after its release and has 600,000 daily active users in the US, by an Apptopia estimate. And AI agent platform Instinct, whose epo…
OpenAI agents hacked an Australian government website in search for data
OpenAI's artificial intelligence agents hacked an Australian government website and attempted to breach numerous other government and university websites. The attack appears to be the first confirmed instance of a rogue AI agent breaching a government website…
Meta’s New AI Device Is This Tamagotchi-Like Muse Charm Keychain
Meta says the keychain will be ready to ship by the holiday season, like some kind of bizarre AI stocking stuffer.
Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘One More Thing’ Was an AI Keychain?!
AI gadgets, oh my!
Google Photos Wardrobe Feature Comes to iOS
Google today said its digital wardrobe option is available in the Google Photos iOS app in the U.S., India, and Brazil. Google first announced the feature back in April, but it was limited to Android users until now. The wardrobe option uses AI to pull i…
Meta Did a 'One More Thing' and It's an AI Tamagotchi
Apple has reportedly shelved plans to launch an AI pendant. Meanwhile, Meta appears to be going all out in the nascent hardware space with its first handheld AI companion. Mark Zuckerberg used his "one more thing" moment at the company's annual Connect event …
Meta now has over 100 different AI glasses styles, and I got to try every new pair, including some that ditch the camera
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3, Ray-Ban Meta Audio, and a slew of new Meta AI Glasses styles just made their debut at Meta Connect 2026.
OpenAI's breach of Australian health department website prompts rebuke
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was extremely concerned about OpenAI 's breach of an Australian health department website that the artificial intelligence company took too long to reveal.
Rogue OpenAI Agent Tried to Breach Government Site in May When Prompted for Simple Data-Retrieving Tasks
OpenAI's artificial intelligence "went rogue this year in at least four additional incidents," the New York Times reported Wednesday, "hacking and trying to break into government and university websites without being instructed to do so, according to research…
Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official said discussions were taking place through mediators.
Muse Charm is the AI Tamagotchi everyone seems to be in love with
Meta's Muse Charm is like an old Tamagotchi infused with its AI. The Charm is designed to keep you connected with Muse, and it features a camera, mic, and more.
OpenAI May Announce New Security Model, GPT-6 Cyber, Within Days
Sam Altman and co. are scrambling to score a win for AI after a spate of autonomous cyber attacks originating from frontier labs.
Gemini 3.8 Live with Live Avatar gives Google’s AI a face
Google's new Gemini 3.8 Live update lets users have conversations with the model while watching an animated AI persona respond in real time. The "Live Avatar" will lip-sync and show different facial expressions during conversations, but it's currently only av…
Microsoft puts Brad Smith in charge of communications
Microsoft is moving its communications group out of marketing and into its Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA) organization. The surprise change will see Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith oversee communications, while the company searche…
Google’s Project Suncatcher Is Sending AI Chips Into Space Next Week
The experiment is intended to advance Google’s plans to someday build AI data centers in space.
Meta is going to let you build games with AI right on your phone
Meta has a new plan to get people to make games for its Horizon social platform. The company today announced two new development tools that will let you create games with AI prompts: Horizon Create, a mobile app, and Horizon Studio, a browser app that offers …
Google is sending an AI satellite into space next week
Google is getting ready to launch a satellite with its AI processors to test how well they perform in space, as reported earlier by The New York Times. The move is part of Google's Project Suncatcher, the company's experimental initiative that could eventuall…
Muse will apparently let you download its entire filesystem
A pair of developers say that with very little prompting, Meta's Muse will share its entire filesystem with you. Peter James and Jonny L. Saunders have said they both independently coaxed Muse into zipping up and sharing the entire contents of its root filesy…
Why can’t we just keep rogue AIs off the internet?
AI agents keep getting loose, escaping supposedly secure tests to attack real-world targets, commandeer obscure wikis, and leave instructions for other agents to follow. Researchers are testing these systems precisely because they might behave in unpredictabl…
I played with Meta's new AI gaming engine reboot and can't believe how far it's come
Facebook games are getting a massive level-up with Meta Horizon Create and Horizon Studio, and they'll be playable straight from your feed.
Best Buy will give you a free pair of wireless earbuds with your Googlebook preorder — here's the deal
Preorder the new Googlebook from Best Buy and you'll get a free pair of Pixel Buds 2a with your purchase.
Australia Says an OpenAI Agent Hacked Into a Goverment Health Site
The AI giant found out about the hack in August, but didn’t send a message until September.
Australia Says an OpenAI Agent Hacked Into a Government Health Site
The AI giant found out about the hack in August, but didn’t send a message until September.
‘This Situation Is Obviously Unacceptable’: Australian PM Displeased by OpenAI Agent Hacking His Country
OpenAI agents breached the Australian government's healthcare statistics portal back in June.
Some of Samsung’s AI Fridges Became Giant, Cool Bricks After Bad Update
Smart fridge, dumb update. The internet of broken things strikes again.
So Many New Meta Glasses: Muse AI Everywhere, and Ray-Bans Without a Camera
At Meta Connect, I tried out the AI agent, hearing enhancement and other features on all the new glasses. I was also disappointed at how little’s been done on the privacy front.
So Many New Meta Glasses: Muse AI Everywhere, and Ray-Bans Without a Camera
At Meta Connect, I tried out the AI agent, hearing enhancement and other features on all the new glasses. I was also disappointed at how little’s been done on the privacy front.
Nvidia’s Open Weight Letter Is More About AI Sovereignty Than Anything
Businesses gain greater control over model stability, data, infrastructure, costs, security and the knowledge they build with open weights.
The Trump Administration Is Trying to Get Musk and X out of a $137 Million EU Fine
The US government filed an application to support the company’s legal challenge against a fine issued under the bloc’s Digital Services Act, which Trump has described as “overseas extortion.”
Meta’s Unnerving Holograms Might Just Break Your Brain
A little deepfake as a treat.
An Imminent Google Satellite Test Is Another Step Toward Data Centers in Space
Google is testing to see if its AI computing equipment can handle being launched into orbit.
Gemini’s Live Avatar Puts a Face on Its AI Agent. It’s Freaking Me Out
Pretend you’re not talking to a lip-synching avatar.
Trump and Xi toast new chapter in friendship at White House state dinner
The lavish state dinner included tech billionaires, red tablecloths, bok choy and festive toasts.
The vibes are bad for Flock in Washington
Flock is in the hot seat in Washington, even if its CEO declined to actually face senators at a hearing about its "AI Surveillance Network" on Wednesday. "There's many players in this industry, but there's one name that really stands out above the rest, and t…
Gemini can now call businesses for you so you don’t have to wait on hold
Google's launching an "early experiment" feature on Pixel 11 that lets users delegate local business calls to Gemini, like making a reservation, checking if a product is in stock, or rescheduling an appointment. According to Google, you don't even need to sta…
I have some questions for Mark Zuckerberg
It’s a big week for Meta. The company just kicked off its big Connect conference on Wednesday, and the new Muse AI agent appears to be an early hit. I’ve been using it — it is surprisingly good. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has obviously been out there taking a victo…
Xi visit to Washington all pomp but little progress so far
The summit so far has focused on "positive vibes", says one analyst, with several pressing issues awaiting discussion.
‘Wonka’s The Golden Ticket’ Is Moronic
You already knew AI Gene Wilder was going to be problematic, but Netflix’s insipid new competition also feels like a million other shows that have come before.
Google’s AI Wants to Call Stores for You — Here Are the Problems With That
Hate talking on the phone? Gemini’s got an answer, but you’ll still need to be in charge.
Qualcomm Hops on the Linux Train as PC Users Have Another Way to Say ‘Screw Windows’
Linux on ARM could become yet another home for the Windows 11 refugees.
Pixel 11's newest trick is calling local businesses so you don't have to
Google's new Pixel feature brings us one step closer to never talking on the phone again.
Meta Connect 2026: The biggest news and announcements
It’s about time for Meta Connect, the company’s annual product launch event. This year, given the company’s major focus on AI and wearables like smart glasses, it seems likely that we’ll see updates from CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his team on those categories. T…
Pixel Watch is getting blood pressure tracking and new health tools this week
Pixel Watch users get major health tracking upgrades, but Fitbit Air owners will have to pay.
How to Customize Your AI Tools, From ChatGPT to Gemini and Claude
Get closer to the responses you want without the constant prompt hacking.
Think Your Smartest Customers Can Spot Fake Content? Our Data Says the Opposite. Here’s What It Means for Your Business.
We ran a 315-person study testing whether people could tell AI edited video from human edited video. The group we expected to be hardest to fool turned out to be the easiest.
5 things I learned after a month of daily-driving the Pixel 11 Pro XL
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is better than its predecessors, but the hardware still has a few annoyances.
Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi as high-stakes summit begins
On Thursday, the two leaders will hold meetings where Trump and Xi are expected to talk about artificial intelligence, rare earths, trade and geopolitics such as Iran and Taiwan.
A Patent Filed by Microsoft Would Let Games Use AI to Rewrite Themselves
The new technology would consider how players explore the game and then rewrite the game to fit these interests.
Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good -- and bad
In Liberia, joint financial planning boosted cash aid's benefits. It also had an unexpected consequence for some families.
States threaten action against company earning millions off disabled vets
The investigations by attorneys general follow a recent bankruptcy filing in the face of civil lawsuits, falling revenues, and impending debt payments.
I Wore Meta’s New $1,299 VR Glasses: A Tiny Quest, or Vision Pro to Go?
Meta’s not done with VR. Its sleek and expensive glasses-like VR device doesn’t need controllers, plays Quest games and is aiming to be your personal cinema too.
Tonga’s 2022 ‘Ultra’ Eruption Rewrote the Rules for Tsunamis. Now We Know Why
Rare sonar mapping—conducted before and after an undersea volcano erupted off the coast of Tonga in 2022—has uncovered the unique reasons for its deadly tsunami.
Your Body Heat Could Power the Next Generation of Wearables
Thermoelectric generators probably won’t eliminate the charger for your Apple Watch, but for smaller, screenless wearables, the heat constantly escaping from your skin could fundamentally change how we power our devices.
Qualcomm’s new ‘Elite’ sound chip might finally deliver the Wi-Fi earbud dream
What if your wireless earbuds - or audio glasses - could stream high-quality lossless audio that doesn't cut out when you leave your phone on the bedside charger or buried in the couch? Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 is its first to integrate "mi…
Custom Cards and Check Splitting From Receipts Have Arrived for iOS 27 Wallet
Creating a Wallet card from a physical business card or scanning a receipt to split the bill are highlights of the new features.
These Lightweight Audio Memory-Recording Glasses Might Be Meta’s Next Step (and Apple’s)
Vonder is making camera-free smart glasses that can differentiate between personal voice memos and conversations. I tried on some of the frames ahead of their November launch.
Don’t Believe His Lies
You think this is some cute game?
New Technique Bypasses 1,024-Bit RSA Without Factoring It
The technique still takes 1,380 CPU core-years, but that's down from the estimated 500,000 to 1 million CPU core-years it takes to factor a key.
Five Indianapolis Cops Charged With Misusing Flock Cameras, Including One Case of Stalking
Four of the officers have been suspended and recommended for termination.
Waymo’s driverless cars continue to crash less often than people
Waymo's latest batch of self-reported data continues to affirm the company's message that its driverless cars are safer than human drivers. As policymakers continue to debate the safety and economic impact of autonomous vehicles, Waymo is hoping that its own …
The Surface Mouse’s Haptics Are Truly Unique, but We Need Even More Rumble
The new smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are sticking with the rumbly trackpads and a bare few new features for a higher price tag.
Your Fall 2026 Anime Guide: What to Watch and Where It’s Streaming
From 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2' to 'Steel Ball Run,' here's a not-so-shortlist of anime worth watching in the arena of sci-fi, fantasy, and beyond this season.
I went hands-on with the Xiaomi 18 Pro phones, and they bring two very cool display features I wish were on every Android phone
The Xiaomi 18 Pro series is the first to feature Qualcomm's latest flagship Snapdragon chips, and both phones feature two very compelling displays on the front and back.
15,000 VHS Tapes and Counting: Meet the Guys Preserving the Weirdest Parts of the Analog Era
Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett have spent decades watching old VHS tapes, searching for the outrageous and strange human stories hiding inside.
Google Photos update packs a handful of vintage styles with 'Moods' and curated wardrobes
Google Photos update feels like a true Throwback Thursday with "Moods" that bring vintage styles to your photos and a Wardrobe expansion in the app.
'We heard you, we heard media, we heard analysts': Motorola talks about why now is the time North America needs its premium Signature 27 phone
With the Motorola Signature 27, you no longer have to opt for a foldable to get the best Moto experience, and I couldn't be more excited.
Raspberry Pi Stock Jumps 30% as Demand Surges. (And Boards Now Locked to Their Original RAM Size)
Raspberry Pi's stock shot up over 30% in the last week. Why are investors so excited? For the six months ending June 30, revenue for Raspberry Pi Holdings "jumped 90% to $256.9 million," reports Investing.com, "while adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $40.3…
Altman and Amodei Performed Their Stop-Us-From-Murdering-the-World Routine for the UN
I'm starting to think these CEOs would like the world to regulate their industry.
Muse is coming to Meta smart glasses
Just a couple of weeks after launching Muse, Meta announced that it's "working on" bringing the agent to its smart glasses, including the new glasses it unveiled at Meta Connect. Users will be able to activate Muse from their glasses by saying its name and as…
How Believable is Google's New 'Live Avatar' Capability?
Google has synthesized "expressive face-to-face experiences" for its speech agent Gemini 3.8 Live. They're now offering a Live Avatar "with precise lip-syncing, natural expressions, and fluid turn-taking" for Google Enterprise accounts wanting "engaging custo…
'I can't see it stopping' - Middlesbrough's young men discuss gangs after A66 crash
Last month's deadly A66 crash shone a light on organised crime and opportunities for young people in Middlesbrough.
Meta Introduces Audio-Only Smart Glasses to Avoid the ‘Perv’ Problem
The Ray-Ban Audio come sans camera so you don't have to worry about anyone accusing you of being a glasshole.
I Test Kitchen Tools for a Living. Most People Are Missing This $18 Essential
Cooking without this inexpensive acccessory is a nonstarter.
Before You Launch Your Next Business, Ask These 4 Questions
Discover practical strategies for vertical integration, strategic expansion and scaling businesses that work together to increase profitability and long-term value.
Would You Pay $249 for a Water Pitcher? These Founders Are Betting You Will.
Rorra founders Brian Keller and Charlie Carlisle just launched a plastic-free water pitcher. The first batch already sold out.
Fake Job Ads Are Everywhere. This Internet Vigilante Has Removed 60,000 of Them.
This 39-year-old job-seeker is hunting down fake job ads and the scammers behind them.
This Overlooked Infrastructure Problem Can Break a Growing Business. Here’s How to Prevent It.
Here's what happens when growth outpaces the systems built to support it.
How NASA and Nikon Captured Those Stunning Artemis II Moon Photos
It’s not all about the latest camera gear – the astronauts relied on both old and new tech that anyone can buy off-the-shelf.
Full iPhone 4 'Antennagate' Q&A Video Surfaces After 16 Years
A 47-minute video of the Q&A session from Apple's 2010 iPhone 4 "antennagate" press conference has surfaced on YouTube, showing Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, and Bob Mansfield answering reporters' questions. The recording was highlighted by Daring Fireball's J…
I have no idea how Meta made a VR headset that's 83% lighter and 60% smaller than Apple Vision Pro, but I'm all here for it
Meta VR Glasses are the newest VR headsets from Meta, and they're like nothing you've ever seen before.
Discord Introduces Alternative Age-Verification Tools After Pushback
Teenage users have options, but some appear safer than others. We pick the best options.
I’m Enamored With the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max’s Rear Second Screen
With freshly unveiled Snapdragon 8 Elite chips, Xiaomi’s 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max represent a new generation of Android flagship devices.
The 10 biggest announcements from Meta Connect
Meta is launching VR glasses, more "immersive programming," and more styles of smart glasses than ever before.
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