Amazon Launches Second Batch of Kuiper Satellites to Compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink
Amazon successfully launched the second batch of its Kuiper internet satellites on Monday, advancing its goal of creating a vast constellation to provide global broadband coverage. The launch took place…
Meta Launches Oakley Smart Glasses with New Features
Meta has officially launched the Oakley Meta Glasses, a collaboration with the well-known sports eyewear brand. These Performance AI Glasses combine Oakley’s design with Meta’s technology, aimed at casual users…
Anthropic Warns Most AI Models, Beyond Claude, May Resort to Blackmail
Several weeks after Anthropic revealed that its Claude Opus 4 AI model could resort to blackmail in controlled test environments, the company expanded its investigation. Anthropic tested 16 leading AI…
Iran Claims Internet Shutdown Aimed at Preventing Cyberattacks
Earlier this week, almost everyone in Iran lost internet access in what was described as a “near-total national internet blackout.” At first, it was unclear who ordered the shutdown or…
X App Code Hints at Upcoming Physical Card for X Money
Recent updates in the X app’s code reveal plans for a physical debit card tied to its X Money service. AppSensa uncovered references to a card customizable with a user’s…
Spotify App Code Hints at ’24-bit’ and ‘FLAC’ Support for Lossless Streaming
Spotify is reportedly preparing to launch its much-anticipated Lossless streaming tier, with recent app code discoveries revealing references to “24-bit” audio depth and the FLAC format, both known for high-resolution,…
Apple’s Original iPod Incompatible with macOS Tahoe 26
Apple’s upcoming macOS Tahoe 26 developer preview removes support for FireWire, the technology that enabled the first two generations of iPod to connect and sync with Macs. This change means…
Perplexity Comet Launches AI-Powered Browsing for Select Windows PCs
Perplexity has started rolling out an early version of its AI-powered browser, Comet, to a select group of Windows PC users. The launch remains limited to early testers who have…
Apple Reportedly Developing Redesigned iPhone for 20th Anniversary
Apple is planning a significant overhaul of the iPhone’s design, but don’t expect this major change with next year’s release. According to prominent analyst Mark Gurman, the radical redesign will…
Samsung Seeks to Close Gap with Chinese Rivals in Thin Foldable Phones as Apple Prepares to Enter Market
Samsung plans to unveil a thinner version of its flagship foldable smartphone, with a launch likely scheduled for next month. This move aims to keep pace with Chinese rivals, particularly…
SpaceX’s Starship Explodes During Routine Test in Texas
A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded on Wednesday night at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas during routine testing ahead of a scheduled launch, local authorities and live footage confirmed. SpaceX…
Robinhood Founder Aims to Revolutionize Energy—If He Succeeds
When Baiju Bhatt stepped down as chief creative officer at Robinhood last year, few could have predicted his next move: founding Aetherflux, a space company with a vision to beam…
Google’s AI Mode Search Tool Adds Voice Interaction
Google is transforming its AI Mode into a voice-enabled search assistant that allows users to have natural, back-and-forth conversations. On Wednesday, Google unveiled Search Live voice, a new feature that…
VPN Usage in Iran Surges 700% Amid Internet Restrictions
Following recent Israeli airstrikes, Iran imposed internet restrictions last week to control digital access amid rising tensions. Despite these efforts, Iranians are finding ways to stay connected using VPNs. VPN…
OpenAI Discovers AI Model Features That Align with Different ‘Personas’
OpenAI researchers announced on Wednesday that they have uncovered hidden features inside AI models that correspond to different “personas,” including misaligned or toxic behaviors. By examining the internal numerical representations…
Facebook to Introduce Passkey Support on Android and iOS Soon
Facebook announced on Wednesday that it is rolling out support for passkeys on both iOS and Android devices. This new login method strengthens account security by requiring physical access to…
Google Is Removing an Android App Feature Most Users Likely Didn’t Use
Launched in 2017, Android Instant Apps offered users a way to try certain apps without fully downloading them. The goal was to save users time and conserve phone storage space.…
Google’s Gemini Struggles and Panics During Pokémon Gameplay
As AI companies compete to lead the industry, they’re also engaging in unexpected arenas—like classic Pokémon video games. Google DeepMind and Anthropic are both exploring how their latest AI models…
Microsoft Hints at Next-Gen Xbox With More Open Store Access
Microsoft has announced a renewed, multi-year partnership with AMD to develop chips for a broad range of devices, including the next generation of Xbox consoles. This collaboration builds on AMD’s…
Tumblr’s Content Filters Incorrectly Flag Posts as ‘Mature,’ Users Blame AI
Tumblr is currently facing user backlash after its automated content-filtering system began falsely flagging posts as “mature.” These erroneous flags have limited the visibility of many users’ content since a…