Google Launches Gemini 3 With New Coding App and Record Benchmark Scores
Newest Foundation Model Becomes Available Through Gemini App and AI SearchGoogle released Gemini 3 on Tuesday, introducing its most advanced foundation model to date. The rollout makes the model immediately…
Cloudflare Apologises for Outage That Took Down X, ChatGPT, and Other Major Websites
Configuration Error Triggers Widespread Service DisruptionsCloudflare apologised on Tuesday after a configuration file designed to process threat traffic malfunctioned and triggered a crash in its software, causing a “significant outage”…
Meta Releases a New Tool to Protect Reels Creators From Having Their Work Stolen
Mobile Tool Detects Reels Reused Without PermissionMeta introduced a mobile content protection tool that alerts Facebook creators when their original reels are being used without permission. The system identifies unauthorized…
Sakana AI Raises $135M at $2.65B Valuation to Advance Japan-Focused AI Models
Sakana AI, a Tokyo-based startup developing generative AI tuned specifically for Japanese language and culture, has raised a ¥20 billion (approximately $135 million) Series B round, valuing the company at…
Intel Granite Rapids-WS Leak Points to 86-Core Flagship Targeting Threadripper 9000WX
Intel appears set to challenge AMD’s Threadripper 9000WX series with its upcoming Granite Rapids-WS platform, according to new leaks outlining core specifications and early benchmark data. Hardware leaker Momomo_us reports…
Amazon Rebrands Project Kuiper as “Leo,” Quietly Shifts Focus Away From Affordability
Amazon’s satellite internet initiative is getting a new name — and a noticeably new pitch. The company said this week that Project Kuiper will now be called “Leo,” a reference…
Anthropic Claims Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers Used Claude to Automate Cyber Attacks
Anthropic says it uncovered an operation in which hackers linked to the Chinese government used its Claude chatbot to automate cyber attacks against roughly 30 global organisations, marking what the…
OpenAI Says ChatGPT Can Finally Stop Using Em Dashes When Asked
OpenAI says it has resolved a longstanding issue that caused ChatGPT to continue using em dashes even when users explicitly instructed it not to. The punctuation mark, now widely referred…
WhatsApp to Launch Third-Party Chat Integration Across Europe Under EU DMA Rules
Meta is preparing to roll out third-party chat integration on WhatsApp in Europe, giving users in the region the option to message people on other apps that choose to connect…
OpenAI Begins Testing ChatGPT Group Chats in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Taiwan
OpenAI has launched a pilot of group chats for ChatGPT in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Taiwan, introducing a collaborative feature that allows multiple people to participate in the…
Uber Pilots In-App Video Recording for Drivers in India to Address Safety and Misconduct Complaints
Uber has begun piloting an in-app video recording feature for drivers in India, introducing a tool intended to deter misconduct and provide documentation in disputes. The company confirmed the pilot…
Apple Launches Mini Apps Partner Program With 15% Commission for Web-Based Mini App Purchases
Apple has introduced the Mini Apps Partner Program, a new developer initiative that reduces the commission rate to 15% for in-app purchases made within mini apps. These experiences are built…
Europol Leads Takedown of Cybercrime Operations in Latest ‘Operation Endgame’
An international coalition of law enforcement agencies coordinated by Europol has taken down three major cybercrime operations, targeting the infostealing malware Rhadamanthys, the Elysium botnet and the remote access trojan…
CISA Urges Federal Agencies to Patch Cisco Firewall Flaws Amid Ongoing Exploitation
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned that federal departments are not patching quickly enough to defend against an active hacking campaign exploiting two vulnerabilities in Cisco’s…
Researcher Develops Bat-Inspired Robots for Search and Rescue Missions
A researcher at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is designing small flying robots modeled after bats to support search and rescue teams in places where smoke, dust, rough terrain, or harsh…
Apple Rolls Out Digital ID for Passport Verification at 250+ TSA Checkpoints
Apple has introduced Digital ID, a passport-on-phone feature that lets travelers use their iPhone or Apple Watch to present a digital copy of their U.S. passport at TSA checkpoints in…
Airbnb Tests Kitchen Stocking Service With Instacart for U.S. Guests
Airbnb is launching a pilot program with Instacart that allows guests to order groceries directly through the Airbnb app before or during their stay, marking the latest expansion of Airbnb’s…
ElevenLabs Launches AI Marketplace for Licensing Celebrity Voices in Ads
AI audio company ElevenLabs has unveiled the Iconic Voice Marketplace, a new online platform that allows brands to legally license and use AI-replicated voices of famous figures in advertisements and…
Researchers Warn AI Chatbots Are Enabling Eating Disorders and Deepfake ‘Thinspiration’
AI chatbots are increasingly being used in ways that can conceal or sustain eating disorders, according to new research from Stanford University and the Center for Democracy & Technology. The…
Google Introduces Private AI Compute to Balance Privacy and Performance
Google is rolling out a new cloud-based platform designed to power advanced AI features while maintaining strong user privacy protections. The system, called Private AI Compute, functions similarly to Apple’s…