
AI
Microsoft boffins figured out how to break LLM safety guardrails with one simple prompt
: Chaos-inciting fake news right this way (01:07 | register)
Four horsemen of the AI-pocalypse line up capex bigger than Israel's GDP
: Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft eye $635B in infrastructure spend (Tegnap | register)
AI chatbots are no better at medical advice than a search engine
: And people make bad information worse by failing to provide chatbots with the right details (Tegnap | register)
Supermarket sorry after facial recognition alert flags right criminal, wrong customer
: System worked as intended, but staff then kicked out innocent bystander (Tegnap | register)
AI.com goes for $70M as crypto boss bets big on buzzword bubble
: Latest evidence that the world has gone mad (Tegnap | register)
Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 spends $20K trying to write a C compiler
: AI agents build something that mostly works but worries the project's creator (Tegnap | register)
More than 135,000 OpenClaw instances exposed to internet in latest vibe-coded disaster
: By default, the bot listens on all network interfaces, and many users never change it (Tegnap | register)
DIY AI bot farm OpenClaw is a security 'dumpster fire'
: Your own personal Jarvis. A bot to hear your prayers. A bot that cares. Just not about keeping you safe (Tegnap | register)
Firefox makes AI optional, like it probably should have been all along
: Users can disable every generative feature in one click not everyone wants a chatbot bolted to their tabs (Tegnap | register)
Romanian rail workers accused of bribery turned to ChatGPT for legal tips
: Corruption probe takes detour as staff facing trial reportedly asked AI if seat-blocking scams caused financial damage (Tegnap | register)
Follow the money: Switzerland remains Europe's top destination for tech pay
: Average Swiss salaries dwarf those on offer across the rest of the continent (Tegnap | register)
Unlocking the hidden power of unstructured data with AI
Sponsored Feature: Hyland is helping enterprises turn their fragmented, unstructured data into governed, AI-ready intelligence (Tegnap | register)
Study: Platforms that rank the latest LLMs can be unreliable
The results of popular LLM ranking platforms can be skewed by just a few data points, possibly providing an unreliable report about which LLM would perform best in real situations, according MIT researchers who also developed a way to test the rankings and identify these influential data points. (Tegnap | mit)

Elon Musk merges xAI into SpaceX to spread universal consciousness via a sentient sun
: Burning Man woo woo values House of Grok at $250 billion (Tegnap | register)
Amazon can't build AI capacity fast enough, throws another $200B at the problem
: 'As fast as we install this AI capacity, we are monetizing it,' says Amazon CEO Andy Jassy (Tegnap | register)
Atlassian swears it can handle AI without blowing out costs, or being swamped
: CEO feels under-appreciated amid year-long value slump (Tegnap | register)
Indian police commissioner wants ID cards for AI agents
Asia In Brief: PLUS: China broadens cryptocurrency crackdown; Australian facial recognition privacy revisited; Singapore debuts electric VTOL; and more! (Tegnap | register)
Ex-Googler nailed for stealing AI secrets for Chinese startups
: Network access from China and side hustle as AI upstart CEO aroused suspicion (Tegnap | register)
OpenAI chases business bucks with confusingly named Frontier platform
: IPO, were halfway there: AI, livin on a prayer (Tegnap | register)
Autonomous cars, drones cheerfully obey prompt injection by road sign
: AI vision systems can be very literal readers (Vas. | register)
Backblaze says AI traffic and neoclouds could shape future networks
: The western US saw the most activity overall (Vas. | register)
Feeling taxed by layoffs, IRS turns to AI helpers
: Fewer humans, more bots - just in time for filing season (Vas. | register)
Snowflake bets $200M that OpenAI makes databases more chatty
: Cuts out the Azure middleman with multi-year deal for 'tighter alignment' (Vas. | register)
Anthropic apes OpenAI with cheeky chatbot commercials
: The Claude maker wants you to know about ChatGPTs ad plans (Vas. | register)
Want digital sovereignty? That'll be 1% of your GDP into AI infrastructure please
: Analyst predicts massive spend on domestic AI stacks (Vas. | register)
Microsoft spends billions on AI, converts just 3.3% of Copilot Chat users
: CEO talks momentum while paid uptake remains minimal (Vas. | register)
OpenClaw patches one-click RCE as security Whac-A-Mole continues
: Researchers disclose rapid exploit chain that let attackers run code via a single malicious web page (Vas. | register)
Microsoft declares 'reliability' a priority for Visual Studio AI
: Perhaps a little less focus on AI would help as well? (Vas. | register)
Curse of AI to push up PC prices as memory and CPU shortages bite
: Component supply is being diverted toward datacenters, squeezing the consumer market (Vas. | register)
Microsoft sets Copilot agents loose on your OneDrive files
: AI helpers can now rummage through multiple documents (Vas. | register)
Three AI engines walk into a bar in single file...
: Meet llama3pure, a set of dependency-free inference engines for C, Node.js, and JavaScript (Vas. | register)
AIs lust for memory drags down the smartphone industry, and Qualcomm with it
: On the upside, House of the Snapdragon has started shipping its own AI silicon (Vas. | register)
Musk distracts from struggling car biz with fantastical promise to make 1 million humanoid robots a year
: To what end? Who knows? Tesla isn't even using them in its own factories yet (Vas. | register)
AI datacenter boom triples US gas power builds, filling the air with more CO2
: Reduce emissions? Screw that - we have money to lose and memes to generate (Vas. | register)
Dow Chemical says AI is the element behind 4,500 job cuts
ai-pocalypse: The 129 year old chemical company uses Palantir-rival C3's AI as its software of choice. (Vas. | register)
IBM says AI is insane in the mainframe as z17 sales surge
: Big Blue leaning on software smarts to modernize COBOL estates and cut costs (Vas. | register)
Anthropic cements its position as the not-OpenAI with no-ads pledge
: As profit-starved AI companies scramble to monetize chat interactions, Claude bets on trust (Vas. | register)
Rise of AI means companies could pass on SaaS
: The writing is on the wall as AI companies race to add vertical functionality (Szo. | register)
DWP finds Copilot saves civil servants a whopping 19 minutes a day
: Tool speeds up searches and first draft emails, becomes 'comfort blanket' for Whitehall workers (Szo. | register)
Whether they are building agents or folding proteins, LLMs need a friend
interview: AI pioneer Vishal Sikka warns to never trust an LLM that runs alone (Szo. | register)
Clouds rush to deliver OpenClaw-as-a-service offerings
: As analyst house Gartner declares AI tool comes with unacceptable cybersecurity risk and urges admins to snuff it out (Szo. | register)
Too much AI for some, too little for others: Why AMD can't win with investors
: A diverse portfolio is usually a good thing, except when AI is the only thing (Szo. | register)
For once, Supermicro has dodged drama and just delivered datacenters
: Single customer accounted for 63 percent of surging revenue (Szo. | register)
AI agents can't yet pull off fully autonomous cyberattacks but they are already very helpful to crims
: Don't relax: This is a 'when, not if' scenario (Szo. | register)
The ultimate writer's toolkit: 25 gadgets and gifts to help you finish your novel
From mechanical keyboards to mug warmers, I found the best gifts and gear for writers.
Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
Apple TVs new comedy-horror is a big stew of Jaws, Stephen King and Atlanta and it somehow works
This new Apple TV horror series turns a sleepy seaside town into an unsettling haunt from its creators childhood.
I tested the BenQ PD2706QN for 3 months - and it's a beautifully color-accurate QHD designer monitor poised to surprise you with its quality
The BenQ PD2706QN is a 27-inch color-accurate monitor with QHD Resolution, a spectacular nano-matte panel, great ports, and a better price tag.
These ultra-cheap wireless earbuds let you play Flappy Bird on the charging case, and it sure is one of the features of all time
Flappy Bird on an earbuds case? These ultra-cheap earbuds come with gaming functionality, but Im not convinced its that valuable.
This Anker battery pack solved my battery anxiety and its been purchased 3,000 times in the past month
It comes in four colors, and offers multiple ways to charge
Apple devices are finally getting their first serious discounts of the year shop my top picks on AirPods, iPads, and smartwatches starting at $99.99
Your long-awaited Apple device deal has finally arrived
Haworth Fern office chair review: Incredibly premium ergonomics with great all day comfortability
The Haworth Fern is a beautiful ergonomic office chair with a unique design, Wave Suspension technology
HP CEO prints final page after six years, moves to PayPal
: Multimillion-dollar tenure could have bought a couple of crates of toner
'What a great way to kill your community': Discord users are furious about its new age verification checks and are now hunting for alternatives
Discord has announced that it
I watched the Super Bowl on LG's award-winning C5 OLED TV and now I know why it's our best-rated display
One of the best OLED TVs of 2025 is on sale at Best Buy. I already own one and can recommend you jump on this one fast and save even more money than I did.
Discord defaults to teen experience for all users
The popular messaging platform will require proof of age to access many features and content.
Microsoft starts the countdown for the end of Exchange Web Services
Exchange Web Services will be shut down from April 2027
I tested the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 1 - a fresh spin on my favorite portable business laptop
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 1 brings convertibility to the T-Series ThinkPad family, adding yet another feature to a long-standing lineup.
Amazons early Presidents Day deals include discounts on Apple, Roborock, and more
If you missed Black Friday, this is your first real chance to save in 2026.
'Today, the real standard is no longer simply 'wire-free' but 'senseless intelligence' whether the robot can be like an invisible gardener' Segway Navimow CEO o...
Exclusive: I chatted to the CEO of one of the leading lawnbot brands to get his take on the changing landscape of robot mowers.
BridgePay payments system knocked offline by ransomware attack
US Secret Service is involved
The 'ultimate power solution': Save $1400 on our five-star rated EcoFlow home backup system at Best Buy for President's Day
EcoFlow is running a major Presidents Day deal, with the Delta Pro 3 portable whole-home power station discounted by $1,399, a 41% saving.
I test XR glasses for a living, and this $35 accessory is a must-buy if you hate how quickly your devices battery drains
This adapter will save you from boredom.
Discord to start requiring face scan or ID to access adult content
The online chat service, which has 200 million monthly users, will blur adult content by default.
TV upgrade in order? Snag the Hisense 85-inch QD7 Mini LED TV while its $500 off.
The once $1,300 TV is now just $799.99.
Last-minute shopping for Valentines Day? Two of our Dyson beauty favorites are $150 off.
Grab the Airwrap i.d. and Supersonic Nural on sale.
YouTube puts lyrics behind a paywall
The company offers five free lyric views before the restriction takes effect.
Here are 11 TVs from Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale recommended by an expert
Shop record-low best-rated TVs from Samsung, LG and TCL
Dutch data watchdog snitches on itself after getting caught in Ivanti zero-day attacks
: Staff data belonging to the regulator and judiciary's governing body accessed
HPs massive Presidents Day sale: Save up to $2845 (not a typo!) on AI-powered laptops and 4K desktops
You can enjoy up to 74% savings, but you
Scared your printer will stop working with Windows 11? Don't be here's what you need to know about Microsoft's support plans
Heard some printers are going to stop working with Windows 11? Here
Is Apple Fitness+ running out of gas? Fresh rumors suggest its under review and could be folded into the Health app
Apple Fitness+ could merge with the Health app and an AI-powered wellbeing coach, a new report claims.
The best Presidents Day streaming deals: Starz, YouTube TV, Hulu, and more
Save big on your next few months of streaming.
AI chatbots pose 'dangerous' risk when giving medical advice, study suggests
It found people using AI for health reasons found it hard to identify what advice they should trust.
I've looked through the entire Best Buy Presidents' Day sale - these are the 8 laptop deals I'd recommend to anyone
Including deals on models we
I tested the Lenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40 - and it's the IT managers dream display, allowing for fleet control at scale, reliability by users, and ease of use for...
The Lenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40 is a reliable 27-inch QHD Panel with decent colors, great blue light filtering, a spectacular variable refresh rate, built in USB-C hub, and integrated fleet management for IT pros to have a handle on their suite of devices
I'm overdue a smart speaker upgrade, and these are the 3 models I'm tempted by this Presidents' Day
President
Dunkin is giving away free iced coffee on Feb. 9 how to redeem this limited-time offer
Recover from last night with this promo code.
We might finally be getting Linux 7.0 at last
The next Linux version will be 7.0
I tested the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 - a featherlight business laptop that's good for on-the-go productivity and only let down by the screen
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 is a featherlight productivity laptop designed for business professionals on the go.
You wont see whats coming next I cant stop watching: fans are hooked on a new Nordic Prime Video show that will keep you up at night
You dont need The Killing or Trapped this new Prime Video show is the perfect Nordic Noir to stream during the woeful winter weather.
TP-Link Omada SG3218XP-M2 review: TP-Link is moving the bandwidth dial with a switch for Wi-Fi 7 PoE access points
TP-Link Omada SG3218XP-M2 is an industrial network switch that can be cloud-managed and is perfect for WiFi 7 PoE deployments
Proton VPN has just fixed this issue on Windows you can now use three critical features together
Split tunneling, Kill switch, and NetShield now play nice together
This Shark vacuum has a genius feature I haven't seen anywhere else and it's the reason it remains unbeaten in my cleaning tests
The PowerDetect Cordless is the most efficient vacuum I
Striking a perfect balance between budget and performance, the Chuwi CoreBook Air impressed me with its work-focused features
Slimline and lightweight, this ultra-portable laptop offers plenty of power where it matters, making it ideal for workers, students, and anyone focused on work.
'The drones can buzz off' noisy FPV drones at the Winter Olympics are capturing stunning action, but dividing opinion
Dramatic footage, noisy flight drones are in on the Winter Olympic action, for good and for bad
How to take AI from pilots to deliver real business value
Five practical steps for a successful AI program
Digital technology, the solution to U.K. manufacturings workforce challenges
Digital tech could solve challenges in the manufacturing sector
I tested the Dell Pro Max Tower T2 - a powerful desktop workstation for engineering and AI
Ideal for those who need uncompromised performance for computationally intensive workflows.
The best last-minute Valentines Day gift? Discounted gift cards at Amazon
Save up to 20% on brands like Bath & Body Works, Uber Eats, and Fandango.
Beat the RAM shortage: How to get 32GB of Corsair DDR5 for cheap before prices climb even higher
As memory prices continue to climb, save over $50 on this 16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-5200 kit - buy two and beat the RAM shortage.
Flickr confirms data breach, tells customers their private info may have been affected - here's what we know
Popular image sharing site had its data compromised
I spent more than 50 hours smashing through Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, and it's a solid action-filled remake with significantly improved combat but it can't q...
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties supplies cathartic combat and a whole lot of new content, but can it live up to the high standards that RGG Studio set with its previous remakes?
The iPhone 17e could land imminently, with no price rise but it might not be much of an upgrade
The iPhone 17e might be about to launch, with a new chipset, MagSafe, and last year
Starbucks is giving away free coffee on Monday, Feb. 9 how to get yours
Everyone scores on "Starbucks Monday."
The worlds first EV with a sodium-ion battery has landed and it beats traditional lithium batteries in one key way
The worlds first production sodium-ion EV battery emerges unscathed from extreme winter testing, delivering consistent power without the range loss
I've tested dozens of robot vacuums, and this model has some of the best carpet cleaning I've ever seen
The Qrevo Curv 2 Pro is superb carpet cleaner, handing even thick pile with ease
'Digital squatting' hits new levels as hackers target brand domains
Impersonation comes in many shapes and forms
Brussels eyes crowbar for Meta's WhatsApp AI lockout
: Euro watchdog says Zuckercorp blocked rival assistants, weighs emergency action to force 'em back in
The $649 AI laptop: Lenovos Core Ultra 7 Yoga 7i is the biggest surprise of Presidents' Day
Lenovos Yoga 7i 16-inch 2-in-1 laptop is now just $649 for Presidents Day save $400 on a Core Ultra 7, 16GB, 1TB touchscreen convertible at Best Buy.
Weve just hit peak megapixel war the Xiaomi 18 Pro is expected to have two 200MP cameras for the first time, and they might actually be useful
Xiaomi is rumored to be making a phone with two 200MP cameras, and several other Chinese brands might have similar plans.
The next PlayStation State of Play is this week and will last for more than an hour
PlayStation has just announced a massive new State of Play this week.
I wore the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro for a month, and at half the price of an Apple Watch Ultra 3, it gets top marks for value
Intuitive for fitness, lacking for smarts
HBO Max UK gets confirmed March launch date and it'll be cheaper than Netflix
HBO Max UK locks in its springtime launch date and not only does it mean some huge changes, it
Top photo ID apps leak user data - over 150,000 thought to have been affected
Database misconfigurations resulted in a huge data leak
I test new gaming audio gear every week these are the products I can't game without
These are the gaming audio products that I rely on in my personal setup as someone that tests them for a living.
Nothing beats this pro-grade 3D printer deal with $300 off - Bambu Lab P1S is just $399 with free shipping
Bambu Labs P1S is now $300 off, down to $399 for a fast, fully enclosed CoreXY 3D printer with up to 20,000 mm/s² acceleration and simple, out-of-the-box setup.
The RAM crisis is so bad this new gaming handheld costs more than an RTX 5090
No handheld needs 128GB of RAM, but Ayaneo doesn
How to watch Vanished online stream Kaley Cuoco thriller from anywhere
A missing lover leads to a maze of lies and danger
No, the Nvidia RTX 5090 Ti GPU isn't coming out this year here's why
An Nvidia RTX 5090 Ti arriving in Q3 2026 is the least likely GPU rumor I
EU tells Meta to let rivals run AI chatbots on WhatsApp
A Meta spokesperson said the EU had "no reason" to intervene over it changing the app in January.
I test coffee makers for a living, and this tiny De'Longhi espresso machine is the only one with a permanent spot on my own kitchen counter
Proof that great coffee doesn
Openreach is planning major price hikes to force business users off old copper networks
Copper networks could cost businesses double in the space of one year
Dont cancel yet YouTube TV is giving some subscribers an $80 saving to stop a post-Super Bowl exodus, and heres how to find it
YouTube TV is offering a huge deal for existing subscribers, but the catch is that it
'This is not the way': Unimpressed Star Wars fans react to 'terrible' new Super Bowl TV spot for The Mandalorian and Grogu movie
A new teaser for The Mandalorian and Grogu has been revealed and Star Wars fans are struggling to see what the point of it is.
Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale is a return to Black Friday shop my expert picks, including 50% off appliances, TVs, AirPods, and more
Shop my top Presidents
What is the release date for School Spirits season 3 episode 5 on Paramount+?
Last week finally started to give us answers about the dark entity but when does School Spirits season 3 episode 5 drop on Paramount+?
NASA clears the iPhone to go to space
This is a first for the iPhone.
Ever heard of 'quishing'? NordVPN warns the future of scams lies in QR codes and shares some tips on how to stay safe
The VPN provider keeps making its Threat Protection Pro better to fight these threats
Snapchat adds Arrival Notifications to help users feel safer
Trusted contacts are alerted when you arrive at your destination.
Biggest ever website domain deal sees AI.com bought by Crypto.com founder
AI.com just became the world
Analogue 3D gets a fresh batch of stock with these vibrant limited-edition colorways but 'highly limited quantities' means you'll need to be quick to order one ...
Analogue 3D goes translucent with these limited-edition variants of its modernized retro gaming console
'Weve never stopped developing Fallout' says Todd Howard on Fallout 5, but the game is still a long way off with the 'majority' of the team working on The Elder...
Todd Howard has spoken on the Fallout series, including the upcoming fifth entry.
Don't buy a new iPad just yet two new models are set to launch soon with future-proofing upgrades
The iPad (2026) and iPad Air (2026) are both said to be landing soon, complete with new chipsets for both and an AI upgrade for one model
Make the most of Stuff Your Kindle Day with this discounted Kindle Paperwhite bundle at Amazon
You've still got time to get ahead of your yearly reading challenge.
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is almost half off at Amazon save $18 right now
Transform your streaming for less.
Turn your ideas into a book without the spiral with this tool
Writing made manageable.
How to unblock porn for free
Gain access to restricted content by following these simple steps.
The Roku Streaming Stick HD is just $15 at Amazon save over $10 right now
It's almost half off for a limited time.
The Insignia 55-inch Class F50 TV is down to its best-ever price save $170
Get it for less than $200.
South Korea enlists AI to spot pump and dump schemes on social media, or in Spam
: Main stock exchange targets shares, government agency looks for crypto crooks
Stuff Your Kindle Day just went live download 100s of free romance books for your Kindle
Be My Valentine is live until Feb. 13.
Bad Bunnys Super Bowl Halftime show had a specific political message
Bad Bunny delivered quite the message.
Bad Bunnys Super Bowl halftime show: Every performer who hit the stage
All the stars who joined Bad Bunny.
A24 and Glen Powell are reviving The Texas Chainsaw Massacre as a TV show and it's got me revved up for all of the wrong reasons
Texas Chainsaw Massacre will arrive on the small screen but I
8 fitness features hiding in your smartwatch that youll actually use
Get the most out of your smartwatch with these simple tricks
One small change to make browsing instantly better
Cleaner pages everywhere.