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Anthropic’s IPO pitch includes a warning about human extinction
The Claude maker warns its own models could resist shutdowns and cause catastrophic harm.
Meta’s Muse AI sent a YouTuber’s address to a stranger
Tech YouTuber Matt Robb says that Muse gave out his home address to a total stranger this weekend, after authorizing the bot to handle his Facebook Marketplace account. That's des…
Google will end ChromeOS updates in mid-2034 as Googlebook OS arrives
Google will stop updating ChromeOS in mid-2034, it says on a support page for schools and businesses that manage Chromebooks. Many newer Chromebooks will be able to switch to Goog…
Catch threats before they escalate with real-time Identity Telemetry
Identity governance helps control who should have access, but periodic reviews alone may not reveal attacks as they happen. tenfold Software explains how real-time identity teleme…
Technics brings magnetic fluid drivers to new EAH-A1000 headphones
The tech should reduce audio distortion for these over-ear ANC cans.
SteelSeries’ new mice are super light, with ultra-wideband and swappable batteries
The new ergonomic Rival Pro and ambidextrous Sensei Pro wireless gaming mice are some of the company's most interesting models in years. They're familiar designs that feel incredi…
The best early October Prime Day deals happening now
It’s not even October yet and Amazon is already offering some Prime Big Deal Day discounts on its own hardware, along with plenty of other popular products. It’s all to hype up Oc…
With Dazzle, Marissa Mayer bets your camera roll has more info on your life than your inbox
The former Yahoo CEO is introducing a new AI personal assistant based entirely on your photos.
Manus 2.0 and Cue give AI agents their own email, phone and wallet
Manus, the AI agent startup founded in China and now based in Singapore, launched Manus 2.0 on Monday. It also released Cue, a standalone app for personal AI agents. In Cue, each …
Meta is expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses
The tech giant says the agent can help owners run their business and find new customers.
101 Malicious npm Packages Add Developers' WhatsApp Accounts to Groups Without Consent
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a cluster of 101 npm packages that are used to trap developers into a WhatsApp group subscriber campaign dubbed PhantomSub. "The maliciou…
How much VRAM should you look for in a graphics card?
Graphics card prices are one of many victims of the memory shortage, but how much VRAM do you need to future-proof your setup?
Copilot users’ photos reach human reviewers uncensored, 404 Media reports
Human contractors hired to improve Microsoft’s Copilot see the photos users upload for AI editing, with faces uncensored, Joseph Cox reported for 404 Media on Monday. They also se…
The Ember Mug 3 is brimming with potential, but it leaves a bitter taste
A self-heating mug is a great idea, but for $150, Ember's third-generation flagship is a tough sell.
Moca Chain goes live as AI agents need a way to prove who they are
AI agents are no longer just answering questions. They’re shopping, booking trips, signing up for services, and increasingly acting on their users’ behalf. However, when an agent …
Still running iOS 26? Update your iPhones, iPads and Macs for this urgent security fix
Apple says the bug was used to attack "specific targeted individuals" running iOS 26, which the majority of Apple customers are still using.
Speaker Mike Johnson tells CNBC he hopes AI guardrails are voluntary
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he hopes safety guardrails for AI will be “voluntary”, speaking to CNBC on Tuesday. Johnson spoke on the channel’s “Squawk Box” hours before a meet…
Ro Khanna plans a bill to ban self-improving AI, CNBC reports
Rep. Ro Khanna plans to introduce a bill that would ban AI models that improve themselves until federal safeguards exist, Garrett Downs reported for CNBC on Monday. Khanna, a Demo…
Expensive Ethernet cables aren't a guarantee of higher speeds: Here's why
Do you need an expensive Ethernet cable, or will a cheap one perform just as well? Let's explore whether higher-priced cables are worth it.
Fairphone’s next repairable wireless earbuds will launch on October 14th
Following leaks revealing a major redesign earlier this month and an official teaser posted to X yesterday, Fairphone has shared some exclusive details with The Verge about the fi…
Caterers see a $3.2bn market in feeding AI data centre workers
Feeding, housing and entertaining the people who build AI data centers could be worth $3.2bn a year to catering companies by 2032, Bloomberg reported, citing analysts at Bloomberg…
Interview: Firefox's chief on why he hopes a redesign will help win users from Chrome
Mozilla's Ajit Varma explains why a redesign suits the fight for the open web.
Fireflies adds dictation to its desktop notetaking apps
Fireflies said that it won't charge extra for the new dictation feature, which can be used with any desktop app.
Firefox just got a redesign with round tabs, new themes, and Compact Mode
Firefox will look a little different the next time you launch it - more bubbly, with some new pops of color. The browser's latest update brings a design overhaul to all desktop an…