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Software9 Unique Apps to Try on the iPhone Duo
Apple’s first folding phone is inspiring indie developers to create fun, quirky apps that take advantage of the screen and the hinge. Here are a few…
Plucky Chinese startup claims to beat Nvidia DGX Spark, Mac Mini on Qwen — says its '256 TOPS beats 1000 TOPS in prefill', running 16-core Cortex-A55 SoC on 40w
Sipeed claims its 256 TOPS MaixStation can outperform Nvidia's DGX Spark on Qwen workloads despite lower advertised computing…
Apple just got slapped for 'non-competitive conduct' by Australia’s top court — and ordered to allow rival iPhone app stores Down Under
Fortnite developer Epic Games has scored a victory against Apple in a legal ruling, not only to restore the popular game to the…
Amazon is spending over $1 billion on a new nuclear energy project to power its next data centers — but will it really live up to the test?
Amazon is backing X-energy’s proposed 960-megawatt Indiana nuclear facility to supply electricity, although financing details,…
The Google Home Speaker Has Been Secretly Eating My Wi-Fi Data
My Google Home Speaker had been burning through more data than all the rest of my devices combined. As I looked into it further,…
The Atari VCS saga will come to an end next year when its software store closes
Following a decade long saga of delays, name changes, and Atari having to assure backers of a crowdfunding campaign that its…
GadgetsGreenlight Family Hub (2026): Finally, a Digital Wall Calendar With a Voice Assistant
After testing multiple models, I’m convinced voice control belongs on the family calendar. Greenlight’s Family Hub shows why.
OpenAI Invests in Startup That Uses Brain Implants to Detect Cancer
It’s the latest in a growing wave of bets that AI companies are making on brain data.
SecurityHackers hit AI coding tool OpenCode, running up charges on users’ AI accounts
OpenCode is an open-source AI coding agent that's become a popular alternative to Claude Code and Cursor. But hackers got into part of its online…
Russian bot activity plunged 84% after Ukraine hit Yandex data centers, but the bots were back at full strength within two days
The 84% bot collapse after Ukraine's Yandex strikes was real, lasted about a day, and Cloudflare watched the automation move to…
IndustryPeter Jackson Just Got an Ultra-Rare Extinct Moa Egg Back to New Zealand With the Help of De-Extinction Startup
The Lord of the Rings filmmaker helped acquire the rare moa egg, one of less than 40 known to exist, after a gallery in Colorado put the ancient…
'The GPU never reads the same text twice': Belgian startup Corbenic wants to turn your server's SSD into AI memory, but its 14x speedup owes more to reading less
Galahad promises exact, encrypted KV cache reuse for vLLM, SGLang, and Llama.cpp, but LMCache, Nvidia, and Phison got to the…
SecurityFake VPN download site steals administrator credentials to give attackers direct access to corporate networks — but delivers official signed software so victims never suspect a thing
A fake WatchGuard VPN download website stole administrator credentials before delivering the genuine signed installer, potentially exposing corporate…
These Samsung Galaxy tablets are in their last year of software support
Samsung's latest software update commitment for its tablets is great, but older devices can't take advantage of it.
AI + ML32,768 cores and 74 petaflops: AMD’s monster new rack for AI agents could be too much for traditional data centers
AMD's Helion Agentic AI Rack combines high-core-count processors, accelerators, and programmable networking, potentially requiring data centers to…
AI Came for Math. Now It’s Chasing the Rest of Science
Last week, I attended a talk at MIT by Neil Thompson, who studies progress in computing and artificial intelligence. Over the…
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Anthropic Is Banishing Its Model Evals From the Internet
Not forever.
AI Is Getting Really Good at Messing With Cybercriminals
Anti-cybercrime initiatives are increasingly using AI to scam the scammers by tricking them into talking to lifelike…
Anthropic now offers a free vulnerability-finding service for open-source software
Anthropic is offering open-source projects a new way to check for vulnerabilities with its OSS Scanner.
The hidden decisions behind every AI request
The choice of model is only the beginning of an AI request. Take an insurance claim moving through an AI agent. It…
Cal AI’s 19-year-old founder just raised $10M for his new AI startup
Zach Yadegari, the teen co-founder of popular Cal AI calorie tracking app, has launched a new personal AI agent startup…
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Tristan Harris’ Tech Nonprofit Is Laying Off Most Staff and Going ‘Founder-Led’
The nine departures, which include executive director Julie Guirado and senior director of strategy Camille Carlton,…
Hard drives were supposed to lose the storage war — but AI demand is now pushing their biggest suppliers years ahead
Toshiba is expanding HDD production as AI drives demand for higher-capacity storage across data centers and cloud…
Moving beyond chips and screens: Samsung joins Nvidia and KKR in a massive $1 billion data center infrastructure deal
Samsung and five affiliates invest $1 billion in KKR's Helix, pairing chips, cooling, construction, computing, and…
Netgear reveals new dark web monitoring tool which will tell you if your personal data turns up online
Netgear’s new Dark Web Monitoring service can alert users as soon as personal data is found on the dark web.
These Researchers Made AI Drive a Toyota Corolla to Get In-N-Out
Three engineers put GPT, Claude, and Grok in charge of a real car. Only one of them was successful.
AI + ML‘Artificial’ Roasts AI’s Creators—and Sends a Dark Warning About Its Dangers
From their dorky parties to their weird walks, the movie holds OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other stakeholders with contempt, while demonstrating their…
Google and Microsoft hit by fresh criticism of their AI data center plans
Big Tech firms are destroying the environment in a quest for further AI gains, critics claim.
‘The keyword is speed to power’: Dell, Apollo, and Jera launch a $140 billion plan to build up to 4GW of AI data centers across Japan and Asia
Dell, Apollo and Jera plan up to 4GW of AI data centres and gas power infrastructure across Japan within five years.
Surprise surprise, AI data centers are still incredibly unpopular across the US — and nearly two-thirds of Americans say they oppose new facilities
61% of US voters oppose data center construction, with the sentiment expressed equally across Republican and Democrat…
SecurityAsos hit by extortion hack that may have compromised some customer data
The attackers sent a push notification to Asos shoppers announcing their activity.
These social media posts promise big online discounts on Lego, Calvin Klein and more — but really they're just phishing scams
There's an elaborate scheme making rounds on Facebook and TikTok to get people to websites laden with infostealers.
AI self-policing proven failure: Former FTC chair
Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 5 (IANS) Former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan has warned against allowing…
Lee calls for thorough probe into personal data leaks at financial institutions
Digital Desk | Seoul, Oct 4 (IANS) President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday called for a thorough investigation into a series…
SoftwareMany developers are using AI just to show off to their boss — as most fear they'll lose their job if they don't use it
Half of developers working in businesses whichhave adopted AI say they’re only using it to impress managers, and using it is having an impact on…
Don’t Expect Every New Googlebook App to Play Nice With Intel Chips
ARM-based Googlebooks may have a cleaner launch experience than the Intel variety.
Google admits some 'complex' Android apps run poorly on Intel Googlebooks
Android app compatibility on Googlebooks may not be as smooth as previously stated.
Does antivirus software still slow down your PC in 2026? We tested the top security software to find out
We put modern security suites to the test across synthetic benchmarks and demanding PC games to see if the age-old PC…
CloudA Startup Has a Plan to Make Water From Air Using Data Centers’ Waste Heat
Atoco’s new machines use specialized materials that can harvest water from some of the driest air on Earth without using electricity.
'Need for data centres outweighs other considerations': local council in the London commuter belt approves Amazon's massive M25 hub despite air quality fears
Amazon secures approval for 18-acre M25 data centre despite pollution concerns, 27 generators and previous planning…
Massive 1.5 million sq ft data center campus planned for West Texas — bringing the state's total regional AI investment to $12 billion
Crusoe plans two $4.8 billion Jayton data centers, expanding its West Texas infrastructure alongside major projects in…
US counties are desperately trying to stop data centers from taking over: A look at how Charlotte, Pima County, and Guildford County are dealing with the onslaught - with an interesting catch
Guilford, Pima, and Charlotte are all hitting pause on data centers, but the fine print indicates not one of these…
HardwareAMD to 'substantially increase' chip supply in 2027 — but not for consumers
AMD is upping chip production levels next year — but this is for AI, so it won't help consumers with the RAM crisis.
Lenovo Legion 5i (2026) Review: A Gaming Laptop That Epitomizes the PC Pricing Paradox
Mid-range laptops like the Lenovo Legion 5i now cost well over $2,000 or even $3,000. Good thing this one has a nice…
Google Pixel Watch 5 review: the Android equivalent of Apple Watch is a next-gen wearable
Premium styling and heaps of meaningful upgrades make this a compelling wrist companion for anyone with a Pixel…
QNu Labs takes quantum security beyond fibre with 5.56-km free-space link
Unlike QKD systems that operate over optical fibre, the demonstration transmitted quantum keys through free space…
MobileBeware the smartphone security threat — new report claims most banking scam attempts now take place on mobile devices
90% of scams are taking place via mobile phone, with banking scams increasing of 35% over the previous year
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE review: The perfect cure for Samsung's recent price hike frenzy
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE feels like an awkward release at first glance, but it may just be the low-cost flagship we…
OnePlus 15 vs iQOO 15: Which Phone Should You Consider This Festive Season?
OnePlus 15 and iQOO 15 will be available at discounted prices during the upcoming Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale…
Apple iPhone Duo To Go On Sale In October, Check Price, Specs, And More
Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is set to launch in India in mid-October 2026, with sales beginning…
GamingControl Resonant composer says it's his duty to 'represent the story,' but sometimes offers it 'in a different light, as contradicting the on-screen events can be really delicious'
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has said that it's his job to represent a game's story "in the most beautiful light possible."
The Naughty Dog news has me optimistic about the PS5 again – Reader’s Feature
As The Last Of Us and Uncharted developer Naughty Dog confirms they’re working on a raft of new games, a reader hopes…
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn feels incredibly Xbox 360, for better and for worse
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn disappoints in my hour-and-a-half hands-on demo.
The Original PlayStation 2 Security Chip Has Been Reverse Engineered
Dragon MechaCon firmware images were released back in 2021. MechaPwn, the exploit that makes later PS2s region-free and…
GadgetsAI glasses face their first major government crackdown
Norway wants time to write permanent rules for glasses that can record bystanders.
Google Fitbit Air Fitness Tracker: How To Use? Check Price in India, Specs, Features, Battery Life & AI Coach
Discover the new Google Fitbit Air, launched in India at INR 13,999. This screenless fitness tracker offers 24/7 heart…
Review: Huawei Watch 6 offers an attractive mix of good looks and health tracking
The Watch 6 boasts sapphire crystal protection, giving the watch a reassuringly premium feel
Renewed 40-Inch Hisense Roku TV + Free Wall Mount Deal
This renewed 40-inch Hisense Roku TV with included wall mount is ideal for bedrooms and dorms. Understand the 1080p…
Internet & platformsAI giants targeted by scraping bots — ChatGPT and Perplexity enter the most-scraped websites list for the first time
ChatGPT and Perplexity are now being scraped as businesses attempt to monitor brand mentions and citations.
How to watch Portugal vs. Norway online for free
How to watch Nations League for free. Live steam Portugal vs. Norway in Nations League for free from anywhere in the…
Connecticut Mom Who Lost Daughter, 11, to Suicide Presses Congress on Kids Online Safety
After the Meta settlement, Connecticut's Tammy Rodriguez urges Congress to pass federal duty-of-care rules for all…
This $205 50-Inch 4K Roku TV Is Perfect for Bedroom Streaming
The HiRo H50C4C4 delivers 4K streaming via Roku's platform for just $205 at Walmart. A smart budget pick for secondary…
IndustryAnthropic is offering startups a free year of Claude Team and $1,000 in credits to kickstart their AI journey
Anthropic is giving startups up to $7k in Claude benefits as well as so much more via partners, Anthropic expertise and networking.
5 startups that caught VCs’ attention at the latest PearX demo day
There isn’t a shortage of accelerators for startups, but one of the few that investors watch closely is PearX, a…
Jio Platforms IPO likely by Oct end at enterprise valuation of $143-146 billion
Jio Platforms IPO is touted as India's largest public offer at an estimated size of $3.8 billion
Jio IPO likely by Oct end at enterprise valuation of above ₹12 trillion
Digital services major Jio Platforms is likely to get listed by the end of this month at an enterprise valuation of USD…