Leading AI researchers from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and Meta have jointly warned of a rapidly closing window to monitor AI reasoning processes. New AI models 'think aloud' in human language, revealing their decision-making, including potentially harmful intentions. However, this transparency is fragile and may disappear as AI technology...
Meta patched a security flaw in its Meta AI chatbot that allowed users to access other users' private prompts and responses. Security researcher Sandeep Hodkasia discovered the bug, which involved easily guessable prompt numbers, and received a $10,000 bug bounty for responsibly disclosing it. Meta confirmed the fix...
Apple is reportedly aiming for a July 23rd public release of the iOS 26 beta, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This is later than usual; typically, the public beta launches a week after beta 3, which debuted on July 7th. The delay has sparked speculation, with possibilities including a...
Apple's iOS 26 update significantly improves the Reminders app with a new 'New Reminder' control. This control, accessible via the Action button, Lock Screen, or Control Center, allows for swift task creation without opening the app. Users can quickly add tasks, due dates, flags, and notes via a...
Sony has released the RX1R III, a 61MP full-frame compact camera with a fixed 35mm lens. Ten years after its predecessor, this smaller, lighter camera boasts improved image processing for low noise and high dynamic range (up to 15 stops). Featuring Sony's latest Bionz XR and AI processors,...
Google's Pixel Watch 4, launching alongside the Pixel 10 series next month, will feature a larger battery and faster charging. While retaining the Snapdragon W5 chip, the 41mm model's battery increases from 307mAh to 327mAh (7%), and the 45mm model jumps from 420mAh to 459mAh (9%). This significant...
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) conducted tests in Alaska on small, long-range attack drones from AV and Dragoon, aiming to identify and mass-purchase affordable commercial UAS. The tests, part of Project Artemis, revealed challenges in navigating bureaucratic hurdles and achieving expected performance under electronic warfare conditions. Neither drone...
Leaked specs reveal the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, boasting an 8-inch main OLED display, 6.4-inch cover screen, Google Tensor G5 processor, 16GB RAM, and a massive 5,015mAh battery. It's expected to offer 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options and improved cameras compared to its predecessor. While potentially...
The author expresses frustration with Windows 11's persistent promotion of Microsoft Edge and Bing, despite attempts to use alternative browsers and search engines. Previous workarounds have been rendered ineffective by Windows updates. A recent Windows laptop purchase reignited this issue. However, the author discovered MSEdgeRedirect, a tool...
Cyberpunk 2077 is launching on macOS this week, earlier than its initially planned 2025 release. The Ultimate Edition will be available on Apple's Mac App Store, Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com. Optimized for Apple silicon Macs with 16GB or more RAM, the game features graphics presets tailored to...
