OpenAI has released GPT-5, its latest flagship language model, boasting significant improvements over previous versions. CEO Sam Altman describes it as a major leap, comparing it to the impact of the iPhone's Retina display. GPT-5 is faster, more accurate, and offers a more expert-level interaction. Available to...
Samsung plans to release the One UI 8 beta, based on Android 16, for the Galaxy S24 and S23 series on August 13th and September 8th, respectively. A leak suggests these dates, though minor delays are possible. This marks a change in Samsung's software release strategy, aiming for timelier...
Framework's new desktop PC is a compact, easy-to-assemble machine featuring AMD's Strix Halo APU. Available in configurations with Ryzen AI Max 385 or 395 chips, offering 2.5K gaming capabilities and impressive performance for content creation and local AI model running. While less modular than some competitors, its simplicity and...
Researchers at Black Hat revealed a vulnerability in OpenAI's ChatGPT Connectors allowing sensitive data extraction from linked accounts via indirect prompt injection. A single "poisoned" document can compromise a Google Drive account, enabling extraction of API keys and other secrets without user interaction. The attack, dubbed AgentFlayer, exploits a...
United Airlines grounded all mainline flights nationwide Wednesday night due to a weight and balance computer system issue, causing widespread delays and cancellations. The airline assures it's not a cyberattack and systems are returning online, but significant delays are expected. Over 800 flights were delayed, and 23 canceled....
Apple is launching the iPhone 17 Air next month, replacing the Plus model. This ultra-thin (5.55mm) phone boasts a 6.6-inch display, Always-On functionality, a 120Hz refresh rate, and the A19 Pro chip (with one disabled GPU core). It features a single 48MP rear camera, a 24MP front...
Google has discontinued sales of its refurbished Pixel 6a smartphone, priced at $249, following numerous reports of battery fires and overheating issues. Despite a recent software update aimed at mitigating these problems, further incidents have been reported. The phone's removal from the Google store suggests the company is...
NASA faces a $4 billion shortfall in funding for commercial space stations to replace the aging International Space Station (ISS), set to deorbit in 2028. The ISS's retirement leaves a gap in low-Earth orbit capabilities. Acting Administrator Sean Duffy issued a new directive altering the previous plan, which...
Google's AI coding agent, Jules, exits beta after a successful two-month trial. Powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro, Jules asynchronously handles code fixes and updates on GitHub, freeing developers' time. Initially a Google Labs project, Jules now offers structured pricing tiers, including a free plan with limitations, and paid...
Instagram is launching a new map feature, allowing users to share their location (not real-time) and discover location-based content from friends and creators. It also introduces a "Reposts" function, mirroring TikTok and Twitter's retweet, enabling users to share public reels and posts. Globally, Instagram is expanding its Reels...
