Google AI gets cagey when asked who won the 2020 elections
AI summary Google's AI avoids directly stating 2020 election results, directing users to official sources instead.
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Florida county won’t investigate sketchy Flock cameras removed by mystery owners
AI summary A Florida county won't investigate owners of unpermitted Flock cameras that disappeared after a takedown effort.
Apple announces touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
AI summary Apple unveils redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED display and touchscreen, featuring improved brightness and contrast.
Buckle up for more body-swapping hijinks in Jumanji: Open World trailer
AI summary Jumanji: Open World, a sequel to Jumanji: The Next Level, features the return of main cast members and introduces a new twist where Jumanji's chaos spills into the real world.
A hidden ocean change near Antarctica could have global consequences
AI summary Antarctic waters are becoming saltier due to sea-ice loss, affecting global ocean circulation and climate.
China’s snooping around Pacific undersea cables raises risks for Big Tech
AI summary China's activities near Pacific undersea cables raise concerns for US tech companies like Google and Meta, per a new report.
Apple refreshes the iMac, entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip
AI summary Apple refreshed the iMac and entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M6 chip, offering improved performance and features.
South Carolina's measles outbreak jumped to Washington state 5 times in 2 weeks
AI summary Washington state saw five measles importations from South Carolina in two weeks, leading to 26 cases.
China's top-secret spaceplane can't hide in low-Earth orbit
AI summary A Chinese spaceplane resembling the US X-37B was photographed in 2024 by a US commercial satellite.
"No human at the helm": Delaware plan would let AI agents run entire businesses
AI summary Delaware's proposal allows AI agents to run businesses, raising concerns about liability and regulation.
Anthropic IPO warns its AI could blackmail people, become sentient, end humanity
AI summary Anthropic's IPO filing outlines potential AI risks, including blackmail, sentience, and existential threats to humanity.
Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware affects most servers on planet Earth
AI summary A critical code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware affects most servers, allowing attackers to execute code before the OS loads.
Google's Android Registered App Stores program launches Dec. 1, applications now open
AI summary Google's Registered App Stores program starts Dec. 1, allowing third-party stores to offer easier app installs with approval.
Vibe genes? Natural(ish) language comes to protein, genome design software
AI summary A new tool allows users to design proteins using natural language, making the process more accessible.
Warner Bros. drops final trailer for Dune: Part Three
AI summary Warner Bros. released the final trailer for Dune: Part Three, the concluding film in Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel.
Ford simplifies using your EV as a home battery with the $30K Fathom
AI summary Ford's Fathom electric truck can act as a home battery without a wall-mounted inverter, offering bidirectional charging.
DeepMind unveils Genie 4 world model promising more realistic physics and humans
AI summary DeepMind introduces Genie 4, an improved world model with better physics and human interactions, aiming for AGI and real-time simulation.
From cheap tool to premium subscription: When a beloved app's price skyrockets
AI summary Evernote and other apps have significantly increased subscription prices, causing user concern over value and loyalty.
Apple iPhone Duo review: Two screens, two experiences, two thousand dollars
AI summary Apple's iPhone Duo is a foldable phone with two screens, impressive design, and high cost.
Sculpture re-creates odd optical effects of famed Lycurgus Cup
AI summary Researchers recreated the Lycurgus Cup's optical effects using a modern glass sculpture based on its ancient recipe.
US officials want Section 702 renewed before damaging court ruling goes public
AI summary US officials are withholding a secret court ruling on Section 702 surveillance, which allows warrantless searches, until Congress renews the program.
Microsoft offers to buy out a quarter of its workforce
AI summary Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees, about a quarter of its workforce, in select regions.
Worms mate in man's eyes, get plucked out right before larvae burst out
AI summary A man in South Korea had 11 worms removed from his eyes after two months of discomfort.
Meet the real-life Scottish surgeon who inspired Sherlock Holmes
AI summary Lindsey Fitzharris has published a biography of Joseph Bell, the Edinburgh surgeon who inspired Sherlock Holmes. The book details Bell's life and his mentorship of Arthur Conan…
Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo
AI summary Apple has released version 27.2 updates for its operating systems, with iOS 27.2 introducing significant Siri AI enhancements. These updates include a new memory feature and…
Apple reveals updated iPad mini with a bigger OLED screen for $700
AI summary Apple has released the 8th-generation iPad mini starting at $699, featuring a larger OLED display, the A20 Pro chip, and IP67 water and dust resistance. The device is thinner…
Boston Dynamics employees want to block sale of robot dogs to ICE
AI summary Boston Dynamics employees opposed the sale of robot dogs to ICE, but executives approved the deal.
Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes
AI summary Elon Musk accused Ukraine of violating Starlink terms by using it for lethal drone strikes.
Highway thieves are spoofing GPS to steal millions in data center-bound cargo
AI summary Thieves are using GPS spoofing and digital tactics to steal data center cargo, stealing over $100 million in freight.
Some iPhone Duo screens are already failing
AI summary Some iPhone Duo units have display issues shortly after purchase, with bright lines and dead pixels appearing.