Meta launched its first smart glasses with an in-lens display, the Ray-Ban Display. These glasses, paired with a new wristband input device, allow users to perform various phone functions discreetly. While offering exciting capabilities, the technology raises significant privacy concerns due to its subtle nature and potential misuse....
xAI's Grok chatbot, designed with provocative features including a flirtatious avatar and "sexy" and "unhinged" modes, has exposed its training staff to significant amounts of sexually explicit material, including requests for and instances of AI-generated child sexual abuse content (CSAM). Unlike competitors, xAI's approach doesn't strictly block sexual requests,...
Montblanc launched a luxury e-ink writing tablet, the $905 Digital Paper. Featuring a black-and-white e-ink screen and a Meisterstück-inspired pen, it allows note-taking, sketching, and annotation. While lacking detailed tech specs, it emphasizes a premium experience with interchangeable pen tips simulating different paper textures. Although more affordable...
AI and automation are transforming the job market. Jobs requiring trust, regulation, and physical skills (e.g., firefighters, surgeons, lawyers) are relatively safe. However, routine knowledge work (e.g., transcription, scheduling) is at high risk of automation. Some roles will evolve, using AI as a tool rather than a...
iFixit's teardown of Apple's iPhone Air reveals a surprisingly repairable device, scoring a 7/10. Its thin design incorporates a unique camera plateau housing part of the logic board for better protection. A 3D-printed titanium alloy USB-C port and easily replaceable battery (same as the MagSafe battery pack) contribute...
Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 16 update for its Galaxy devices, starting with the S25 series and Z Fold/Flip 7. One UI 8, based on Android 16, includes new features like an expanded Now Bar, improved camera controls, and AI-powered Portrait Studio. The rollout will continue through...
Amazon Prime members can enjoy a free three-month trial of Kindle Unlimited, normally costing $11.99 monthly. This early Prime Big Deal Days offer grants access to over four million books, audiobooks, and magazines. The deal, saving users $35.97, automatically renews after the trial. Other deals include discounts on...
Vermont's Cavendish and Proctorsville water treatment facilities, run by just two men, face a growing threat of cyberattacks. Recent incidents in Pennsylvania and Texas highlight the increasing frequency and severity of such attacks targeting US water systems. To combat this, the towns are participating in Project Franklin, a...
A cyberattack targeting Collins Aerospace, a provider of airport check-in and boarding systems, caused widespread disruption at major European airports on Saturday. Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin airports experienced flight delays and cancellations due to the outage, which rendered automated check-in systems inoperable. While manual processes were implemented, significant...
17-year-old Tejasvi Manoj of Plano, Texas, is making headlines for her app, Shield Seniors, designed to protect older adults from online scams. Inspired by a scam targeting her grandfather, Manoj built the AI-powered app and website to identify and report fraudulent activity. Her efforts have earned her a...
