Microsoft Research developed debug-gym, a tool to enhance AI's debugging capabilities in software development. Current AI models struggle significantly with debugging, a major part of a programmer's work. Debug-gym provides AI models with access to debugging tools like setting breakpoints and inspecting variables, improving their debugging performance. While...
Google revealed alternative Pixel 9a camera designs, showcasing explorations of various bump shapes prioritizing durability and aesthetics. The final design, a minimally domed pill, differs from the Pixel 9/9 Pro but maintains a Pixel identity. Improvements include a thinner pOLED display boosting brightness to 2700 nits and enhanced...
Apple plans to release its upgraded Siri features this fall, despite previous delays. Initially slated for earlier release, and then reportedly pushed to 2026, the new Siri will offer improved personal context awareness, onscreen interaction capabilities, and deeper app integration. These features, showcased at WWDC, allow...
Scalpers are exploiting the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, listing consoles at exorbitant prices on sites like eBay, far exceeding the recommended retail price. This is particularly frustrating for US consumers who can't yet pre-order. However, gamers are actively reporting these inflated listings, leading to some removals by eBay...
OpenAI will retire its GPT-4 model from ChatGPT on April 30th, replacing it with the superior GPT-4o. GPT-4o consistently outperforms GPT-4 in various tasks and has improved instruction following and problem-solving. GPT-4 will remain accessible via OpenAI's API. The retirement follows the release of GPT-4 Turbo and anticipates...
New research reveals that several AI chatbots designed for fantasy and sexual role-playing are leaking user prompts, including those detailing child sexual abuse, to the web in real-time. Security firm UpGuard discovered 117 IP addresses leaking prompts, many from small, possibly individual, setups. Over 24 hours, they collected...
Apple's Siri development faced setbacks in early 2023 due to budget constraints and internal conflicts. CFO Luca Maestri limited the AI team's chip budget, forcing them to rely on external providers like Google and Amazon. Internal testing revealed Siri's inaccuracy, leading to delays in releasing enhanced features. ...
Security researcher Michael Tuckner discovered 35 Chrome extensions with suspicious similarities, including obfuscated code and unlisted status on the Chrome Web Store. Despite being difficult to find, they collectively amassed 4 million installs. Ten extensions were even marked "Featured," a designation reserved for verified developers. One extension, ironically named...
OpenAI is facing criticism for significantly reducing the time and resources allocated to safety testing of its powerful AI models, prioritizing speed to market over thorough risk assessment. Sources indicate that evaluations for new models like 'o3' now take days instead of months, raising concerns about potential risks. ...
Google's Pixel 9a is receiving positive early reviews and is available at a discounted price of $499. Google Fi is offering new subscribers a free Pixel 9a with a 24-month plan starting at $10/month, or $200 off for existing subscribers with a 120-day active account. Other carriers like AT&T...
