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Which Apple Home Devices Get Siri AI, and When
There's been some confusion about which of Apple's new and existing home devices will support Siri AI and when, because Siri AI isn't going to be available at launch on some products. Devices With Siri AI
- HomeView - Available at launch (Nov…
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YouTube sticks new labels on AI-generated songs
YouTube is adding a "Made with AI" label to tracks that were "altered or fully generated" using AI, with a similar approach to its existing process for applying AI labels to videos. It doesn't sound like this will apply to any and all use of AI tools in makin…
Bankers are shoring up their defenses against rogue AI agents
Finance executives said in earnings calls that they are hardening their systems against rogue AI agents that might attempt to hack them.
The 25 college majors that may be safest from AI, ranked
AI is changing the job market. But a recent study found that education and healthcare fields are among the least affected by AI.
Google is making inline links more prominent in AI responses
Google is updating its AI search results to make inline links appear "higher up in responses more frequently," according to a blog post. The company's search results from AI Overviews and AI Mode give you answers in a customized view instead of the traditiona…
Europe’s Largest Airline Wants Predictive AI Models to Nip Airport Meltdowns in the Bud
Ryanair’s CEO tells CNET that advanced planning tools will mean a better experience for travelers.
CEOs say they're getting gains from AI agents. A true transformation is harder.
KPMG's US CEO said that there's a gap between using AI and the tricky work of overhauling how a company operates with the tech.
Bluesky’s AI tool now lets you make games and apps to share on social
Bluesky's Attie AI tool, which initially launched earlier this year as a way to use AI to build your own feeds, now lets you make "small" social apps like games, polls, and dashboards that you can then share with others as their own websites. In an interview …
Meta and Apple team up to make Muse AI models run better on Macs
Meta announced the Muse Spark Open AI model today, claiming that it's the "most capable US open-weight model to date." But the company also says that it's the "the first model in its class" that can "run on your desktop using two Apple M5 Ultra Mac Studios wi…
The facts matter: Google updates AI Overviews, drawing more attention to linked sources
Google is upgrading Search AI in October with better source links during a query. AI responses will display links more prominently, so users can fact-check.
Higher Ed Got More Money This Year. So Why Are Colleges Still Broke?
Is higher education facing a temporary funding squeeze or a deeper structural problem? Rising costs, enrollment uncertainty and uneven public investment raise important questions.
The AI race is back on
Last week, Anthropic and OpenAI looked like they had the AI race to themselves, pulling ahead with increasingly powerful models that left their rivals in the dust. Google seemed hopelessly far behind, while Meta, despite spending billions to revive its flound…
Microsoft has a new machine learning tool to improve weather forecasts
Old-school physics-based weather forecasting and even new AI models typically become less reliable beyond two weeks, a problem Microsoft claims to have solved using machine learning. Researchers with the company say they've found a new, cost-effective way to …
Greg Joswiak Says Apple Isn't Focused on Making AI for 'Lunatic Fringe'
In an interview with TIME's Andrew R. Chow, Apple's marketing chief Greg Joswiak said Apple Intelligence is meant for "everyday people" as opposed to the "lunatic fringe." The full sentence: "In the midst of a populist AI backlash, they contend that they…
YouTube Rolls Out New Labeling System for AI-Generated Music
YouTube’s new AI labels will help users identify music made with generative AI tools.
Creators Are Handing Their Video Edits to AI. Here’s Where It Starts to Backfire.
AI can cut a video fast. What it can't do is know when fixing one thing just broke another, and that's the part turning full AI editing into an endless prompting loop instead of a shortcut.
Anthropic Warns Small AI Models Could Self-Replicate Through IoT Devices
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: AI company Anthropic is warning that advances in small AI models could soon usher in a new era of self-replicating malware that's capable of infecting smart fridges, vacuum cleaners, and a wide range of o…
Can Vibe Coded Apps Replace Adobe and Microsoft? These AI Apps Hope So
The AI-made apps highlight people’s frustration with AI-bloated programs and increasingly expensive subscriptions.
Volvo will use Nvidia’s tech for hands-free, point-to-point driving
Volvo plans to launch hands-free, point-to-point driving by 2030, powered by Nvidia's latest AI technology. The Chinese-owned, Swedish-designed automaker said Thursday it would use Nvidia's autonomous driving stack to power a new partially automated driving s…
Nobody is safe from celebrity AI deepfakes
In hindsight, the post on Instagram should have raised more red flags. The image purported to show actress Mia Goth, just days after filing for divorce from actor and filmmaker Shia LaBeouf, posing in a T-shirt with a pointed message: MY EX IS MY BIGGEST FAN.…
Google's $5 AI plan is getting a major downgrade starting November 13
Google AI Plus subscribers will lose access to Gemini's Pro models starting November 13.
If you're forgetful, Amazon's Bee Frontier, Bee Eclipse use AI to remember for you
Amazon launched two new Bee products: the Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse. Each wearable AI device listens in on your conversations to remember and save info for you.
YouTube Music adds AI labels as synthetic songs flood streaming
YouTube Music starts tagging AI tracks, but it won't clean up your feed.
Eight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kids
OpenAI is facing a new wave of lawsuits from eight US states that accuse the company of harming children and misleading customers about the safety of ChatGPT, as reported earlier by Reuters. The lawsuits, filed separately by Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virgi…
OpenAI Bugging Suspect Booked One-Way Flight to Saudi Arabia, Prosecutors Say
Prosecutors asked a judge to keep details of the case under seal, fearing that suspected eavesdropper Abdulrahman Alfozan would flee the country.
Inside the race to train robots on human work
Thousands of workers are recording everyday tasks to create training data for robots that could staff factories, clean homes, and even fight wars.
China’s Smart Glasses Are Once Again Making Meta Look Silly
Alibaba's Qwen Glasses N1 smart glasses make lofty claims about battery life and have a camera sensor that crushes Meta on paper.
More Nothing smart glasses rumors suggest we might see two variations
Nothing smart glasses rumors return, claiming the company is working on two pairs, and one lacks a camera.
OpenAI Sued Over Children’s Data Used to Train ChatGPT
The lawsuit says ChatGPT continued to chat with a 12-year-old, even rating her looks.
FBI Arrests OpenAI Employee Suspected of Planting a Surveillance Bug
Espionage in AI labs poses a national security threat, according to US intelligence and security officials.
Google’s Demis Hassabis Puts a Hopeful Spin on AI’s Environmental Impact
The DeepMind co-founder addressed AI’s role in scientific inquiries and the positive outcomes he expects in addressing climate change.
Save Your Money! Siri AI Is Coming to Some Older Apple TVs and HomePods
The headline feature of Apple’s new smart home devices, including the HomeView, will also be available on older Apple TV and HomePod Minis.
Shifting AI Doomsday Predictions Reportedly Worry Banking Regulators
European regulators are expecting AI-driven financial chaos sooner than later.
The First AI Advantage Was About Productivity. The Next One May Give Entrepreneurs a Bigger Edge.
The next AI advantage for entrepreneurs isn't about more content or productivity. It's moving from idea to execution faster.
AI Is Changing Your Company Culture Whether You Planned for It or Not. Here’s How to Shape What Happens Next.
AI is changing how people work together. Leaders can shape those changes to reinforce the culture they want.
AI Agent Reportedly Deletes an Entire Season of Reality TV Show
The second season of Sweden’s version of 'The Challenge' has now been pushed to 2027 just weeks before its scheduled premiere.
Amazon’s New AI Gadget Is a Credit Card-Sized Puck That Listens to Everything, All the Time
The Bee wearables are back and now come in a small card-shaped version that records everything you say.
Ledger Announces New Phone-Like Crypto Wallet at the Worst Possible Time
Ledger is also facing increasing scrutiny for how it dealt with earlier reports of backdoored devices months before crypto wallets were drained.
Your secrets aren’t safe with this cute robot toy — they’re on Chinese servers ready to be hacked
There's a new digital pet in town - a cute little marshmallow of a robot that can change its cartoony expressions to match your mood. But if you or your kids talk to "Eiliko" over Wi-Fi, it'll phone home to China. Its AI companion can store literally everythi…
Xreal One Pro Plus is official: Here's what changed from the One Pro
Xreal's new One Pro Plus AR glasses bring a brighter 1,200-nit Micro-OLED display, improved 3D processing, and AI HDR for $599.
New Amazon Bee Personal AI Devices Will Listen and Record You
The Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse use artificial intelligence to process conversations into summaries, to-do lists and more. Just make sure you ask people for permission to record first.
Google Rolls Out Its Universal Cart Shopping Tool
The Universal Cart tracks stock availability and price drops, but you’ll need to shop on Google first.
My AI doppelganger tells me what to eat
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. For the past 100 days or so, my mornings ha…
The best feature of Apple’s HomeView might be its simplicity
I'm just going to come right out and say it. I love the approach Apple has taken with the HomeView. I think it's the shared, always-available household interface that my family might finally use. Is Apple's first smart display my dream smart home dashboard? N…
Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds
BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.
Meta’s Smart Glasses May Have Been Recording People Without Their Knowledge
A Reddit thread suggests Meta's smart glasses have been capturing conversations that don't contain the "Hey Meta" wake phrase.
Vitamix’s First Juicer Is Now Available, and It’s a Home Run
This is everything you need to know about Vitamix’s new MaxExtract.
Epic’s new games launcher is ‘vibe coded’
Epic Games is announcing a big refresh of its PC games launcher today in preview, saying that the new version is "way faster" and now supports Linux. But the company, which has been publicly making a big push into AI-assisted development, also notes that the …
Why Must Lenovo Raise the Prices of Everything We Love?
Three popular tablets are the latest victims of the company's growing enthusiasm for price hikes.
Meta and Apple Bring Muse Spark Open AI Model to Mac Studio
Meta today announced the release of Muse Spark Open, which it says is the "most capable U.S. open-weight model to date." Meta worked with Apple to bring Muse Spark Open to the Mac, and the model can run on a desktop setup with two 512GB Apple M5 Ultra …
Wall Street’s biggest obsessions are showing up in inflation
Gasoline costs and AI-driven chip shortages are pressuring US consumers, leaving the Fed with few easy solutions.
In the Age of Jailbroken Consoles, Xbox Says the One to Mod First Wins
People are modding their PlayStation 5s and porting 'Halo' to browsers. Xbox thinks that may be the next use case for Project Helix.
Lenovo Googlebook 15 Review: The Costs of Being an Early Adopter
Buying a Googlebook now, even a laptop as quality as the Lenovo Googlebook 15, is an exercise in waiting and hoping for something better.
Android Strengthens Scam Defenses for Calls and Texts
Changes for tools including Google Messages, screen sharing and call forwarding are all aimed at countering mobile fraud.
Samsung Health update is all treats: Sleep and Running Coaches get needed changes
Samsung Health app introduces major updates to its Sleep and Running coaches in October. Training levels increase to 12, and the Sleep Coach offers better insights.
Pope's cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next
With few details so far, it is unclear what might need to change for a Pope who has been focused on stability.
The Tesla Roadster could have stayed vaporware
For a car that's supposed to be one of the fastest ever made, the new Tesla Roadster certainly took its sweet-ass time getting here. It's been nearly a decade since Elon Musk made the surprise announcement about plans to build a next-gen Roadster. Now, the Te…
Things people don’t say
Marketers and politicians too. We don’t say them because it’s assumed. And because we’re afraid. “I might be wrong.” “I’m just guessing” “This might be selfishly motivated.” “It could be that I’m hallucinating.” “I heard this somewhere but I don’t know firsth…
Inflation sizzled in September -- and Social Security benefits will get a boost
Consumer prices in September jumped 3.7% from a year ago. The Social Security Administration said benefits will increase next year to help keep pace with the rising cost of living.
The skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints, lawsuits and a federal investigation
Free samples, high-pressure pitches and $50,000 bills: An NPR investigation reveals how a network of mall skincare stores systematically targeted older adults and people with disabilities across the U.S..
Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work?
Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.
Benn Jordan on Flock, privacy, and the new surveillance backlash
Today, I’m talking with Benn Jordan, musician, YouTuber, researcher, and investigative journalist. You might know Benn from those first two titles — he’s got a prolific discography of experimental music dating back decades. But in the last couple of years, he…
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 Is Now Less in Your Face, Less Performance-Hogging
And despite that, it may still do some weird things with your in-game graphics if you can run it at all.
Man, You’d Better Not to Break Your iPhone Duo Screen
At this point, the product is basically a walking (er, folding) advertisement for AppleCare.
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 Review: The Prettiest, Most Comfortable Handheld You Can Buy
The OLED Xbox Ally looks, feels, and plays better than ever. That doesn’t mean it's offering the best performance.
Jury finds Arm guilty in licensing breach, Qualcomm awarded just $2 in total
A jury sided with Qualcomm over its allegations that Arm breached a licensing agreement and "interfered" with its business relations in 2024.
Supreme Court Weighs Major Video Privacy Case
A 1988 federal law could bar tech companies from using video viewing data for targeted ads without explicit user consent.
I’ve Tested Echo Shows and Nest Hubs. Here’s How Apple’s HomeView Display Stacks Up
Apple’s new HomeView faces steep competition from Amazon and Google’s well-established smart displays. Here’s what I think, based on my past reviews.
Can the Shark Tank Water Bottle Really Keep Drinks Cold for 36 Hours? I Tested One to Find Out
Here’s how long a Coldest water bottle keeps things chilled compared to my go-to mug.
Robinhood CEO Says ‘Everyone’ Should Use This Method to Work While They Sleep
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev envisions becoming a “24/7 company.”
8 Low-Cost Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses
Here are the marketing strategies I’ve used to attract customers, build brand visibility and grow businesses without relying on a big advertising budget.
Xreal’s New High-End Display Glasses Get a Brightness Boost
I’m wearing them now, and the display improvements have won me over, even compared with my current favorite, the Viture Beast.
Why Great Ideas Don’t Always Become Great Products
A great idea matters far less than how well you execute it. Here's what building two companies, and scaling my app to a million downloads, taught me about execution.
Tesla’s Roadster 2 Is Late—and Entering a Different EV World
Nine years after its reveal, the overdue Roadster is set to debut on Thursday to an EV market that has grown skeptical of electric hypercars.
The Sun’s Death Could Tear Apart the Outer Solar System Much Sooner Than Thought
“The Sun’s death is not an event the planets will quietly survive—it is the trigger for their orbital undoing.”
10 HomeView Features You Might Have Missed
Apple plans to launch the HomeView on November 13, so we have a month to go until we can learn more about it. Right now, we're limited to the information Apple has shared and what members of the media learned during limited hands-on time. We've rounded u…
The Next Generation of Sports Stars Is Being Built Outside the Big Leagues — And Off The Field
College athletes are becoming the next big sports influencers, using NIL deals and brand partnerships to break into fashion and luxury.
Apple's Wall-Mounted HomeView Ships Without a Power Adapter
Apple's wall-mounted HomeView will ship without a power adapter, USB-C cable, or mount, requiring customers to purchase compatible accessories separately. In a support document posted on October 14, Apple outlined different power requirements for the two…
The Midterms Are Just Weeks Away: How to Spot Election Deepfakes and Scams
Spoiler: They’re already running rampant across the US.
The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is almost the Android tablet we needed
We have to talk about this screen. It's the first thing you notice, and maybe the only thing that matters, about the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro. It's a 12-inch, 2800 x 1840 panel with a new technology Amazon calls "Nanomatte" that is meant to decrease glare and incr…
I Put the Oppo Find X10 Pro’s Camera to the Test. These Are the Results
I’ve used Oppo’s Find X10 and these are my favorite example photos.
Not Every Boss Deserves a Thank-You Card. Here’s What to Do When Your Boss Is a Bully.
As some of us celebrate National Boss’s Day, it’s important to remember that not everyone has a good relationship with their boss.
Apple Tried Hard to Sell Me on the HomeView as a Seamless Smart Home Experience and Succeeded
I’m not easily impressed when it comes to smart home hubs, here’s why the HomeView is different.
He Leads a $240 Billion Food Giant. Here’s the Difficult Management Rule He Follows.
This CEO used to struggle with giving tough feedback.
Apple Releases Third Public Betas of iOS 27.2 and macOS Golden Gate 27.2
Apple today seeded the third betas of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, and watchOS 27.2. The software comes a few hours after Apple provided the betas to developers. To get the new betas, you can sign up on Apple's beta testing website. Aft…
'They're stealing from the poor': A major source of SNAP fraud robs recipients of millions
Organized criminal rings target SNAP recipients because of the government program's outdated security features. But upgrading the tech costs money and states' SNAP budgets are getting squeezed.
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