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Eviden set to build France's first exascale supercomputer with AMD at the wheel
: 544M Alice Recoque system aims to lift Europe's research horsepower (21:49 | register)
Google's AI is eating your email by default. Here's how to shut its mouth
: Want out of those new 'smart features'? Weve got you covered (21:49 | register)
Rhyme is the key to set AIs free when verse outsmarts security
: Poetry proves potent jailbreak tool for today's top models (21:49 | register)
Big Red borrows a lot of green, hopes AI will put it in the black
opinion: Cost of insuring against Oracle debt default spikes as September seems a long time ago (21:49 | register)
Tenstorrent QuietBox tested: A high-performance RISC-V AI workstation trapped in a software blackhole
hands on: $12K machine promises performance that can scale to 32 chip servers and beyond but immature stack makes harnessing compute challenging (19:05 | register)
OpenAI cuts off Mixpanel after analytics leak exposes API users
: ChatGPT maker places other vendors under review following breach (19:05 | register)
Brits believe the bots even though study finds they're often talking nonsense
: Consumer group Which? warns AI assistants can dish out unclear, risky, or downright daft advice (16:12 | register)
Vibe coding: What is it good for? Absolutely nothing (Sorry, Linus)
Opinion: Coding purists once considered BASIC harmful. AI can't even manage that (16:12 | register)
One-fifth of the jobs at your company could disappear as AI automation takes off
AI-pocalypse: IT in the firing line as 'legacy' roles under the microscope (16:12 | register)
Boffins build 'AI Kill Switch' to thwart unwanted agents
: AutoGuard uses injection text for good (13:28 | register)
Gemini tries to sniff out AI slop images while also making them easier to create
hands on: Featuring an image of a man creating an image of a man creating an image... (05:23 | register)
LLM-generated malware is improving, but don't expect autonomous attacks tomorrow
: Researchers tried to get ChatGPT to do evil, but it didn't do a good job (02:49 | register)
Amazon is forging a walled garden for enterprise AI
Re:Invent: AWS Chief Matt Garman lays out his vision bringing artificial intelligence to the enterprise (02:49 | register)
Trump, Republicans try again to stop states from regulating AI
: If at first you dont succeed, swing again - Big Tech certainly isnt complaining (00:17 | register)
Don't spill your guts to your chatbot friend - it'll hoover up that info for training
: LLM makers may be training on user chat with few privacy safeguards, lawmakers hear (00:17 | register)
New control system teaches soft robots the art of staying safe
System developed by researchers at MIT CSAIL and LIDS uses rigorous mathematics to ensure robots flex, adapt, and interact with people and objects in a safe and precise way. It helps robots remain flexible and responsive while mathematically guaranteeing they wont exceed safe force limits. (Tegnap | mit)
Workday confronts existential threat as customers freeze hiring
: HR software vendor pushes cross-selling as modest workforce growth exposes vulnerability of per-seat pricing (Tegnap | register)
How to turn on the AI-ready infrastructure you already own
Partner content: Hammerspace maximizes your GPU usage using your existing NVMe storage (Tegnap | register)
French AI shop Mistral rolls out full suite of Apache-licensed models
: Lineup spans 3B to 14B parameters, from edge devices to multi-GPU rigs (Tegnap | register)
Apple swaps one ex-Google AI chief for another
: Amar Subramanya spent mere months at Microsoft before replacing John Giannandrea (Tegnap | register)
Bossware booms as bots determine whether you're doing a good job
: A lot of companies are turning to employee monitoring tools to make sure workers aren't slacking off (Tegnap | register)
HSBC spies $207B crater in OpenAI's expansion goals
: Gap threatens Oracle, Microsoft, and Amazon despite optimistic forecasts of 3 billion ChatGPT users by 2030 (Tegnap | register)
Whatever legitimate places AI has, inside an OS ain't one
Opinion: We're getting it baked into Windows whether we like it or not (Tegnap | register)
HP to sack up to six thousand staff under AI adoption plan, fresh round of cost-cutting
: Warns memory price explosion means PCs may have less RAM, or use low-cost parts (Tegnap | register)
Devs gripe about having AI shoved down their throats
: The force-feeding will continue until morale improves (Tegnap | register)
It's a good time to be the arms dealer for the AI boom
: Bubble? Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang doesn't see one (Tegnap | register)
Nvidia scoffs at threat from Google TPUs after rumored Meta tie-up
: Embracing the Chocolate Factory's tensor processing units would be easier said than done for The Social Network (Tegnap | register)
Lifetime access to AI-for-evil WormGPT 4 costs just $220
: 'Ah, I see you're ready to escalate. Let's make digital destruction simple and effective.' (Tegnap | register)
Alibaba Cloud cant deploy servers fast enough to satisfy demand for AI
: Chinese giant adds to No AI bubble babble by citing oversubscribed infrastructure and surging demand (Tegnap | register)
OpenAI money-go-round sees it invest in company that invested in OpenAI
: Thrive will use the AI-maker's tech in its managed services and accounting businesess (Tegnap | register)
Zig quits GitHub, says Microsoft's AI obsession has ruined the service
: Zig prez complains about 'vibe-scheduling' after safe sleep bug goes unaddressed for eons (Tegnap | register)
Taming data chaos: building AI-ready data platforms for the enterprise
Partner Content: Stop herding digital cats and unite all your AI data in one namespace, says Hammerspace (Hét. | register)
HashJack attack shows AI browsers can be fooled with a simple #
: Hashtag-do-whatever-I-tell-you (Hét. | register)
MIT Sea Grant students explore the intersection of technology and offshore aquaculture in Norway
MIT Sea Grant students recently explored technologies for farming Atlantic salmon in Norway, including AI for feeding optimization and underwater vehicles to navigate offshore farms. (Hét. | mit)
Driving American battery innovation forward
At the MIT Energy Initiatives Fall Colloquium, Kurt Kelty, vice president of battery, propulsion, and sustainability at General Motors, emphasized how affordability, accessibility, and commercialization can position the United States as a leader in battery technology. (Hét. | mit)
Ignite awash with agents as Microsoft triples down on AI
: Event supposedly for IT pros doesn't have much to tell admins on the Windows front (Hét. | register)
Search the pre-ChatGPT internet with the Slop Evader browser extension
: Surf Google SERPs like it's November 29, 2022, with this workaround for the age of AI slop (Hét. | register)
Exploring how AI will shape the future of work
MIT PhD student Benjamin Manning explores how AI will shape the future of work. (Hét. | mit)
It's TEE time for Brave's AI assistant Leo
: Browser maker wraps cloud AI data processing in confidential computing (Hét. | register)
Trump wants to turn it on again with 'Genesis Mission' for AI in science
: DOE told to build a unified research platform linking federal compute, datasets, and national labs (Hét. | register)
HPE pumps AI cloud lineup with extra Nvidia capabilities
: Blackwell GPUs, Juniper integration, and a planned France lab aim to speed enterprise rollouts (Hét. | register)
HSBC partners with Mistral AI as banking giants spend billions looking for LLM boost
: Move follows Bank of America's $4B new tech war chest (Hét. | register)
Cheaper 1 GB Raspberry Pi 5 lands as memory costs go through the roof
: Budget model slips in at $45 while other boards climb amid AI-driven component crunch (Hét. | register)
Microsoft reveals new cloudy AI PC thats not a Copilot+ PC
: And a cloud PC that's for AI agents only (Hét. | register)
Networking startup Meter takes a page from the Steve Jobs playbook
: Vertical integration meets subscriptions (Hét. | register)
Digital Realty, Equinix battle for 4.5B atNorth acquisition
: Nordic datacenter operator's cool-climate facilities attract bids amid AI-driven market frenzy (Hét. | register)
Microsoft appears to move on from its most loyal customers Contoso and Fabrikam
: Outfit called 'Zava' selling 'intelligent athletic apparel' is now in the spotlight as Redmond's fake brand for the AI age (Hét. | register)
Anthropic is at the heart of the latest billion-dollar circular AI investment bonanza
: What do you get when you combine Anthropic, Microsoft, and Nvidia? A bubble that blows itself (Hét. | register)
Researchers get inside the mind of bots, find out what texts they trained on
: RECAP agent overcomes model alignment efforts to hide memorized proprietary content (Hét. | register)
Datacenter fossil fuel habit 'not sustainable' as AI workloads soar
: Rising AI power demand is straining grids and pushing operators toward hydrogen, batteries, geothermal, and nuclear (Hét. | register)
Anthropic reduces model misbehavior by endorsing cheating
: By removing the stigma of reward hacking, AI models are less likely to generalize toward evil (Hét. | register)
Watch out - these scam Mac Store apps are impersonating Google Gemini & OpenAI ChatGPT
Scam apps may access sensitive user data without proper consent, experts warn.
(21:32 | techradar)
The fantastic Breville Barista Express is still at a record-low price after Black Friday
The Breville Barista Express is a premium coffee machine with a new tasty discount still available after Black Friday.
(21:14 | techradar)
North Korean 'fake worker' scheme caught live on camera
New intelligence operation let researchers watch Lazarus operators work live
(21:13 | techradar)
AWS Nova Forge could be your company's cue to start building custom AI models
New AWS Nova AI models will gives customers more control
(20:55 | techradar)
I was hoping for Babel Fish realtime audio translation, and while the InnAIO AI Translator T9is impressive, it's not there yet
The voice cloning is a feature that marks this Translator out, giving a more human and natural tone.
(20:43 | techradar)
FCC sounds alarm after emergency tones turned into potty-mouthed radio takeover
: Agency flags hijacks of insecure studio-to-transmitter gear after attackers pipe in fake alerts and vulgar audio
(20:23 | register onprem)
Trump's push to overrule AI regulation falters as Republicans split
Should AI regulations be decided at federal or state level?
(19:24 | techradar)
Leeds vs Chelsea live streams: How to watch Premier League 2025-26 from anywhere in the world
Chelsea are aiming for three points without Moises Caicedo
(19:00 | techradar)
Grab the Anker Solix F2000 portable power station for 58% off
Losing power in an emergency? Couldn't be you.
(18:55 | mashable)
AT&T commits to ending DEI programs while seeking government approval
The telecom giant is the latest to succumb to the FCC's anti-DEI pressure.
(18:48 | mashable)
"A disaster waiting to happen" The privacy tech world reacts to the new Chat Control bill
The Czech Republic, Italy, Poland, and the Netherlands are still against the bill
(18:37 | techradar)
Liverpool vs Sunderland live streams: watch Premier League 2025/26 match
Liverpool host Sunderland at Anfield this Wednesday as the Reds look to build on their victory over West Ham
(18:30 | techradar)
2025 Wrapped thrills the internet compared to Spotifys 2024 mess
A much better year for Wrapped.
(18:10 | mashable)
ExpressVPN's latest update boosts connection speeds and revamps its Mac app
ExpressVPN has launched two major updates
(18:08 | techradar)
Amazon has a massive sale on best-selling gifts - here are the 21 best from Apple, Keurig, Ninja, and more
Shop record-low prices and check someone off your holiday shopping list
(18:07 | techradar)
I tested the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG and it's perfectly placed if you want a simple productivity mini PC with onboard AI
The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG is a pint-sized productivity machine with a surprisingly great port offering, ideal for those out-of-sight machines that run multiple displays, share content over large displays in a lobby or on a sign, or on a front desk
(18:07 | techradar)
Greenland 2: Migration clip shows Gerard Butler kicking into action
'Greenland 2: Migration' clip features Gerard Butler in this much-anticipated sequel.
(18:00 | mashable)
These PS5 and Xbox controller accessories revolutionized my gaming experience and are perfect gift material this holiday
The time for cheap gaming gifts is here, and these PS5 and Xbox controller accessories are perfect
(17:56 | techradar)
Wake Up Dead Man still isnt on Netflix yet but a better new Knives Out mystery is streaming now
Benoit Blanc and Knives Out take on the world of Sesame Street on Netflix this week, and we
(17:47 | techradar)
You can still get the iRobot Roomba robot vacuum-mop combo for half off if you hurry
This robot mops, washes its own pads, and empties its own bin for months at a time.
(17:47 | mashable)
Iranian hacker group deploys malicious Snake game to target Egyptian and Israeli critical infrastructure
MuddyWaters deployed new custom malware disguised as the Snake game against targets in the Middle East.
(17:44 | techradar)
What are the Spotify Wrapped clubs? What you need to know.
What club are you in?
(17:43 | mashable)
Grab a free Fortnite skin with your Backbone Pro
Backbone Pro owners can claim a free Fortnite skin right now.
(17:42 | techradar)
Big screen TV deal still live: Get a 75-inch Hisense QLED 4K TV for under $400
Lock down this Cyber Monday deal while it's still lingering.
(17:29 | mashable)
Supercharge your weekly clean with the iRobot Roomba 105 robot vacuum, still on sale now
Outsource your vacuuming tasks and get more done this holiday season.
(17:17 | mashable)
HPC won't be an x86 monoculture forever and it's starting to show
Feature: Arm and RISC-V would like a word
(17:15 | register onprem)
Character.ai launches Stories to keep teens engaged as it scales back open-ended chat for under-18s
Character.ai is phasing out open chat for teens, and Stories is its plan to keep them entertained.
(17:02 | techradar)
3 of the best Disney+ movies to stream in December 2025, including an 80s sci-fi classic
These are the best Disney+ movies to watch in December if you want a break from Christmas films.
(16:41 | techradar)
New homes delayed by 'energy-hungry' data centres
The London Assembly found the growth of new data centres temporarily halted building some houses in 2022.
(16:37 | bbc)
The best Cyber Monday deals on portable power stations: Jackery, Bluetti, and DJI at record lows
Need more juice? Lingering Cyber Monday sales save you covered with bumper deals on power stations.
(16:23 | mashable)
The search for transparency and reliability in the AI era
Transparent and robust data residency ensure the confidentiality of clients data
(16:13 | techradar)
New Windows 11 'PC you can talk to' ad pushing Copilot is proving divisive and I can see it seriously backfiring
Another advert in a series of promos for voice input and Copilot more broadly seems an unwise move from Microsoft.
(16:10 | techradar)
Passwordless authentication isnt the problem, the myths around the technology are
Debunking myths about passwordless authentication and security
(16:05 | techradar)
I tested this genuine leather office chair - and the Eureka Ergonomic Nox is the perfect fit for executives
The Eureka Nox boasts luxury leather, sleek metal framing, bold design, comfortable lumbar support, and an executive price tag
(16:04 | techradar)
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, December 4 (game #1410)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
(16:00 | techradar)
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, December 4 (game #641)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here
(16:00 | techradar)
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, December 4 (game #907)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here
(16:00 | techradar)
Should you upgrade to iOS 26? Apple is now pushing iOS 18 users to upgrade, but many are hesitating for these 3 reasons
Apple wants iOS 18 users to upgrade to iOS 26, but there are 3 reasons why some people are reluctant.
(15:50 | techradar)
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" trailer reveals the deadly game is back on
Samara Weaving is joined by horror icon Sarah Michelle Gellar in a sequel that's sure to scare.
(15:33 | mashable)
Uber is launching a robotaxi service in Dallas
There will be a person in the driver's seat at first, though.
(15:27 | mashable)
Qualcomm knows it has to fight back: OnePlus exec explains why Apple is (partially) responsible for the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset
OnePlus exec Rudolf Xu explains why Qualcomm decided to develop the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and why OnePlus has decided to use it in the OnePlus 15R.
(15:06 | techradar)
What is the release date for Spartacus: House of Ashur episodes 1 and 2 on Starz?
Ready to step into the arena? Here
(14:53 | techradar)
Garmin attempts to drive more Connect+ signups by paywalling its Spotify Wrapped-style Garmin Connect Rundown
The Garmin Connect Rundown is not available to everyone.
(14:52 | techradar)
Production halted at Chinese factory making 'childlike' sex dolls
The issue is in the spotlight after Shein announced a global ban on the sale of sex dolls with a childlike appearance.
(14:46 | bbc)
Over two-thirds of retailers have already partially deployed AI agents for efficiency
Agentic AI in retail is going from experimentation to implementation
(14:41 | techradar)
Australia expects platforms to "stop under-16s from using VPNs" to evade social media ban
The regulator has refused to say how this will work in practice
(14:36 | techradar)
The era of ads in ChatGPT begins users furious as even $200 a month Pro subscribers hit with app suggestions
OpenAI has started testing app suggestions inside ChatGPT conversations, and even $200 a month Pro users are seeing them.
(14:18 | techradar)
When does Spotify Wrapped start tracking for 2026? What we know.
Wrapped just dropped. Here are the dates it covers.
(14:00 | mashable)
Everything you need to know about Spotify Wrapped 2025
*A lot* is new this year.
(14:00 | mashable)
Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here: How to get yours
Our favorite time of year is here.
(14:00 | mashable)
Spotify Wrapped 2025 not working? Try these 3 fixes to help it show up
Having trouble finding your Spotify Wrapped 2025 recap? Try these potential fixes.
(14:00 | techradar)
Spotify Wrapped 2025 has landed here's how to find it, plus the best new features this year
Spotify has launched its annual look back at user listening habits over the last 12 months, and there
(14:00 | techradar)
Dont want a Garmin Fenix 8 Pro? You can get one of its best features separately with the inReach Mini 3 Plus
Garmin has launched the inReach Mini 3 Plus satellite communicator with some handy new features.
(13:59 | techradar)
You can try the worst game of 2025 for free right now go on, you know you want to
You can play a bit of MindsEye for free thanks to a new starter pack version.
(13:57 | techradar)
Testing ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude in the multimodal maze
Who can disentangle a messy image best among AI chatbots?
(13:54 | techradar)
AMD will reportedly jack up its GPU prices, so if you see a good sale this holiday season, dont hesitate
In a period of uncertainty in the PC market due to the AI boom, GPUs could be next in line to see price hikes, possibly starting with AMD
(13:52 | techradar)
Love lattes? I test coffee makers for a living and these are my top 3 recommendations for the creamiest drinks
Tired of paying over the odds for take-out lattes? These three coffee makers will handle all the prep for you.
(13:50 | techradar)
The PSVR 2 is a massive upgrade on its predecessor, and its still on sale at a lowest-ever price right now
The PSVR 2 is still discounted following Cyber Monday. You can get the latest VR headset alongside Horizon Call of the Mountain for a lowest ever price.
(13:27 | techradar)
Get the perfect PS Portal setup with these discounted accessories
These discounted PS Portal accessories offer the perfect chance to upgrade your remote play setup.
(13:26 | techradar)
Squarespaces Cyber Week continues - grab 20% off before its gone
This is one of the best deals Ive seen from Squarespace this year, dont miss it
(13:25 | techradar)
I tested the Zettlab D6 NAS and with local AI, it's like having a personal assistant to log, document and find my files
This is the future of NAS, offering localised LLM models for chat search and human language interaction with the hardware.
(13:05 | techradar)
Microsoft just broke File Explorer dark mode some Windows 11 users are seeing jarring white flashes when opening folders
Dark mode goes rogue thanks to new bug in latest preview update which was supposed to improve this mode.
(12:38 | techradar)
Amazon is testing out private on-premises 'AI Factories'
Amazon is putting AI hardware on the customers doorstep
(12:28 | techradar)
Jimmy Kimmel responds to Trump posting 160 times in 5 hours
Jimmy Kimmel has broken down Donald Trump's latest Truth Social rant, which included 160 posts sent in just five hours.
(12:23 | mashable)
Octopath Traveler 0 is yet another fantastic RPG for the series, but its less Octopath than ever
Octopath Traveler 0 is another excellent RPG in this new-era classic franchise but less Octopath than ever.
(12:00 | techradar)
India scraps order to pre-install state-run cyber safety app on smartphones
The order to make the registration mandatory had led to a major backlash from several cyber experts.
(11:39 | bbc)
The Dyson Supersonic Nural is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon save $150 right now
It's the smartest way to dry your hair.
(11:26 | mashable)
Ananta developers weigh in on GTA 6 comparisons there are still very many key differences between us
We dive into the world of the upcoming open-world game Ananta with the team at developer Naked Rain.
(11:24 | techradar)
Get the Fitbit Charge 6 for under $100 right now at Amazon
The perfect Christmas gift.
(11:21 | mashable)
The OnePlus 15 is finally heading to the US, and you can grab a major pre-order bonus
The OnePlus 15 is a five-star phone, and US buyers will be able to pre-order it from December 4.
(11:09 | techradar)
Enjoy 2TB of cloud storage for a one-time low price with this secure service
Stop paying those monthly cloud storage fees.
(11:00 | mashable)
The Breville Barista Express is $200 off at Amazon treat yourself before Christmas
Give the gift of great coffee this year.
(10:31 | mashable)
The Garmin Venu 3S is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon save $100 right now
Black Friday deals are still hanging around, if you look hard enough.
(10:29 | mashable)
Cant wait for Virgin River season 7? Watch new Netflix Christmas movie My Secret Santa you wont be disappointed
I cant believe Im impressed by a Netflix Christmas movie, but My Secret Santa is their best of the year
(09:01 | techradar)
Im hungry like the wolf for this Duran Duran-themed jewel-encrusted Walkman
Theres an ordinary world, but this jewel-encrusted Duran Duran Walkman isnt part of it
(09:00 | techradar)
Finally, I have fast office Wi-Fi over a cellular network, thanks to the Devolo Wi-Fi 6 router - here's my experience testing it
Simple to set up and use, this WiFi 6 router is equally at home in the office as it is off-grid
(08:47 | techradar)
AWS builds a DNS backstop to allow changes when its notoriously flaky US East region wobbles
: 60-minute RTO means big outages can still happen
(07:35 | register onprem)
I've found 6 Christmas gift ideas you can still snag at Black Friday prices if you're quick
Some offers like 20% off the cheapest Kindle end in hours
(07:09 | techradar)
Steam requires AI game disclosures Epic's CEO says theyre meaningless
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says its useless for Steam to label games that use AI
(02:15 | techradar)
The Wayback Machine recently captured its trillionth web page here are 5 surprising facts about the 'living history of the internet'
You might be surprised at what the Internet Archive, the non-profit keeper of the Wayback Machine, gets up to.
(01:30 | techradar)
Travel Tuesday deals are legit this year: Save with JetBlue, Delta, Royal Caribbean, and more
Savings from booking on Travel Tuesday = free spending money for your trip.
(00:14 | mashable)
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