
AI
UK regulators swarm X after Grok generated nudes from photos
: Lawyers say Musk's platform may face punishment under Online Safety Act priority offenses (15:29 | register)
OpenAI putting bandaids on bandaids as prompt injection problems keep festering
: Happy Groundhog Day! (12:27 | register)
Zuck buys Chinese AI company Manus that claims it deals in actions, not words
UPDATED: General agents to infuse Metas products real soon now (06:11 | register)
Stop the slop by disabling AI features in Chrome
: The most popular desktop browser is festooned with Google AI, but you can make at least some of it go away (03:15 | register)
IBM's AI agent Bob easily duped to run malware, researchers show
: Prompt injection lets risky commands slip past guardrails (00:40 | register)
From AI to analog, cybersecurity tabletop exercises look a little different this year
: Practice makes perfect (00:40 | register)
Sam Altman is willing to pay somebody $555,000 a year to keep ChatGPT in line
: Theres a big salary up for grabs if you can handle a high-stress role with a track record of turnover (00:40 | register)
Like a Virgin Airways bot, planning for the very first time
: Airline deploys AI travel agent and it hasn't been a disaster (Tegnap | register)
Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work Launches at MIT
A launch event for the new Stone Center on Inequality and Shaping the Future of Work at MIT featured discussions on pro-worker AI, wealth inequality, and the future of liberal democracy. (Tegnap | mit)
'PromptQuest' is the worst game of 2025. You play it when trying to make chatbots work
Opinion: Everything you hated about text adventure games is now being sold as a productivity tool (Tegnap | register)
How Microsoft gave customers what they wanted: An audience with Bill Gates
: Well kinda... Your call will be transferred to the next available assistant (Tegnap | register)
Palo Alto Networks security-intel boss calls AI agents 2026's biggest insider threat
interview: Lock 'em down (Tegnap | register)
Uber and Lyft rolling Baidu robotaxis into London next year
: Cab drivers protested Ubers arrival, but Westminster has rolled out the welcome mat for clanker chauffeurs (Tegnap | register)
UK to spend £23M on AI to tell benefit claimants where to go
: Department for Work and Pensions lines up bot bouncers for one of Europe's largest call-handling systems (Tegnap | register)
SoftBank scrambling to come up with $22.5B in OpenAI funding before New Year
: Masayoshi Son better hope he made Santa's nice list (Tegnap | register)
US Army seeks human AI officers to manage its battle bots
: What, weekend warriors from Silicon Valley not good enough? (Tegnap | register)
Snowflake gets frosty with Google Gemini
: Munge that corporate data using the LLM of your choice (Tegnap | register)
Optimus Schmoptimus - Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot is already in mass production
CES 2026: Atlas will be deployed to Hyundai and Google facilities this year (Kedd | register)
Claude is his copilot: Rust veteran designs new Rue programming language with help from AI bot
: Rust veteran Steve Klabnik is using an LLM to explore memory safety without garbage collection (Kedd | register)
No membrane in sight as Osmos diffuses into Microsoft Fabric
: AI data engineering startup acquisition brings ETL and Spark automation in-house (Kedd | register)
AI's grand promise: Less drudgery, more complexity, same (or lower) pay
: Workers face new mental health pressures as they shift from doing tasks to babysitting agentic AI (Kedd | register)
Researchers poison stolen data to make AI systems return wrong results
: Wanted: Chief Disinformation Officer to pollute company knowledge graphs (Kedd | register)
Salesforces ChatGPT integration is really about stopping customers from leaking their own data
: Execs say DIY OpenAI connections risked pushing CRM data past the trust boundary (Kedd | register)
AI faces closing time at the cash buffet
opinion: Will businesses continue to invest in something that's shown so little return? (Kedd | register)
Garmin autopilot lands small aircraft without human assistance
Updated: ATC: 'I don't know if you can hear me but cleared to land' (Kedd | register)
Claude devs complain about surprise usage limits, Anthropic blames expiring bonus
: Holiday hangover? (Kedd | register)
MIT scientists investigate memorization risk in the age of clinical AI
MIT Jameel Clinic scientists have designed a series of tests to ensure that foundation models trained on electronic health records don't leak sensitive patient information when prompted by a bad actor. (Hét. | mit)
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella becomes AI influencer, asks us all to move beyond slop
: Exec argues we need a new metaphor focused on AI as a lever rather than a job killer (Hét. | register)
AWS raises GPU prices 15% on a Saturday, hopes you weren't paying attention
: An anomaly or the beginning of a new trend? My bet's on the latter (Hét. | register)
ChatGPT is playing doctor for a lot of US residents, and OpenAI smells money
: One man's failing healthcare system is another man's opportunity (Hét. | register)
Using design to interpret the past and envision the future
MIT graduate student C. Jacob Paynes design work straddles the past and the future. He studies preservation and reconstruction of historic Black architecture and uses artificial intelligence to inform his approach to designing products for the future. (Hét. | mit)
BBC tapped to stop Britain being baffled by AI
: Gov wants broadcaster to revive 1980s computer literacy magic and maybe flog its archives to tech giants (Hét. | register)
One real reason AI isn't delivering: Meatbags in manglement
Feature: Stuck in pilot purgatory? Confused about returns? You're not alone (Hét. | register)
Google snaps up datacenter power biz Intersect while xAI plans more capacity
: The AI era needs more juice (Hét. | register)
Tis the season when tech leaders rub their crystal balls
: 2026 is the year where AI must meet ROI in the enterprise, and the key to delivering it is data governance. (Hét. | register)
When the AI bubble pops, Nvidia becomes the most important software company overnight
: Want to survive the crash? Find another way to make money with GPUs (Hét. | register)
Disney+ and Netflix are reviving a failed streaming apps short-form video dream
Want more short films and shows on Disney+? TikTok-style videos could be on the way.
Dell reveals people don't care about AI in PCs and a new truly embarrassing Windows 11 fail shows why
Dell says people are
Could AI be a scapegoat in layoffs?
AI may not actually the biggest cause of job losses
Government accused of dragging its heels on deepfake law over Grok AI
The End Violence Against Women Coalition said it had been a year since the inital law was suggested
NordPass adds built-in TOTP authenticator for personal accounts
NordPass has added a TOTP authenticator directly into the mobile app, allowing users to generate and autofill authentication codes on any device.
I've got wide feet and struggle to find good running shoes but these Altra shoes with unique lacing system are a supremely comfortable all rounder
A unique lacing system, supremely comfortable fit with wide toe box, but slightly on the heavy side, the Altra Timp 5 Boa are a great every day shoe
AOSP on a diet plan as Google halves Android code drops
: Two a year is for your own good, Mountain View insists
Use Classic Outlook? This Microsoft bug might stop you from opening encrypted emails
There is no fix available
More GameStop stores across the US are reportedly expected to shut down this month as part of cost-cutting efforts
GameStop is reportedly planning to shutter even more stores across the United States in January.
Setting your 2026 reading goals? These book apps help me keep track.
Where are my fiends for reading data?
The Daily Show reacts to Trump threatening to take over Greenland
"Trump is the dominant predator in the Western hemisphere..."
Samsung just won CES 2026 with its creaseless folding OLED but I hope the iPhone Fold gets it first
Smooth operator
Gmail is getting a whole host of AI updates to try and solve your most irritating workplace tasks
Get ready for even more AI in Gmail
DJI Avata 360 leak shows versatile drone could beat Insta360 with one unique feature
We have more pictures of the DJI Avata 360, and it looks as though it
I love the new Philips Hue Essential smart bulbs, but how do the new Lifx Everyday lights compare?
Shopping for budget smart lights? You
Sony unveiled a new 'HyperPop' accessory collection but it's absolutely hideous
Sony has just revealed some seriously ugly new DualSense Wireless Controllers and PS5 console covers.
'Deliciously bonkers' or 'Too grim to be fun'? New Netflix show His & Hers divides critics but they all love its wild ending
His & Hers is a new Netflix murder-mystery show that
WhatsApp is getting one of its best upgrades in years here are 3 new ways to supercharge your group chats
These new WhatsApp tools are coming to group chats, and I can
Grab the classic Kindle for its best price since Black Friday on Amazon
Missed out on the deals over Black Friday? The Amazon Kindle is on sale again in the January sales at Amazon for a great low price.
Anker is putting screens on its latest smart chargers and the idea is dividing opinion
The new Anker Nano Charger can recognize what it
Fujifilms new Super 8-style video camera is the weirdest Instax ever but it could also be the most fun
The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema is the oddest-looking Instax camera yet but it
Microsoft could reportedly reveal new Xbox hardware in 2026, including next-gen controllers and the Xbox Elite Controller Series 3
Microsoft will reportedly launch new Xbox hardware this year, including the next-generation Xbox Wireless Controllers.
Watch Sophie Turner dominate Jimmy Fallon in a thumb war
"Do you want this smoke?"
Skullcandy's new earbuds put AI in your ears but there's a catch
Skull AI comes out of beta to bring AI to your earbuds
ChatGPT Health is a new space for medical questions that works with your health data but OpenAI insists it's not designed to replace your doctor
ChatGPT Health is a new space for medical questions and it works with your health records and apps, but OpenAI isnt claiming it can replace your doctor.
A critical n8n flaw has been discovered - here's how to stay safe
The flaw grants malicious actors access to the underlying system.
This pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker takes aim at the JBL Go 4 but sadly, 3 key flaws hold it back
I reviewed a cheap alternative to JBLs smallest Bluetooth speaker is it worth buying?
An inexcusable mistake: Logitech just broke its own macOS apps, but a fix is available
Cant customize your Logitech mouse or keyboard? A fix is available after Logitech broke its own apps
Logitech macOS mouse mayhem traced to expired dev certificate
: Company says it dropped the ball, apologizes for wasting people's time
Latest Fortnite trailer reveals South Park crossover event with time-limited playlist featuring Cartman and co
Epic Games has revealed that its next Fortnite crossover will be with the popular animated TV series South Park.
The Pitt season 2 won't be the popular HBO Max show's final entry as HBO officially announces its third season
The Pitt has scored a season 3 renewal amid rave reviews for the hit medical drama
The Anker 3-in-1 charging station is back on sale at Amazon save over $60 right now
Charge all your Apple devices at once.
A new Wolfenstein game is in development according to multiple sources
Wolfenstein 3 is reportedly in the works at MachineGames, developer of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and the modern Wolfenstein series.
This like-new Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet is on sale for under $80
You can always find a great deal by shopping for refurbs.
Save $150 with this new Breville Barista Express Impress deal at Amazon
Start 2026 off with great coffee.
Erase your digital storage stress with 100TB while its on sale
For everything you want to keep.
Growth can fit neatly between meetings with Headway Premium just $40 for life
Bite-sized summaries, long-term results.
Whats new to streaming this week? (Jan. 9, 2026)
Whats new on Prime Video, Disney+, and Hulu? We've got you covered.
The 50-inch Roku Smart TV is over $50 off at Amazon
The perfect excuse to upgrade.
How to watch The Traitors US Season 4 Free Streams From Anywhere
Donna Kelce, Dorinda Medley and Tiffany Mitchell are amongst those being hosted by Alan Cumming. Here
New Paramount+ series Girl Taken will rip your heart out but its cast think this classic comedy is the perfect way to decompress after
Kicking 2026 off in the darkest tone possible, Girl Taken is this week
Meet the tiny AI hologram ready to be your esports coach and life planner
Razers Project AVA provides AI assistance in the form of an animated desktop hologram.
A24s undertone trailer teases a podcast turning into a nightmare
Looks, and sounds, pretty creepy.
Heated Rivalrys Hudson Williams teases Season 2, explains c*ck sock to Fallon
The actor gave a detailed description of his 'intimacy garments.' The actor was not asked for a detailed description of his 'intimacy garments.'
Need a new speaker for Aussie summer parties? Ive found 5 top models from JBL and UE prices start at AU$61
From poolside to playtime, there
Nvidia spends $5B on Intel bailout, instantly gets $2.5B richer
: The deal negotiated in September locked Nvidia into a purchase price of $23 per share. Intel shares traded at $36 on Monday
The 25 best gadgets we saw at CES 2026 smart Lego, big TV innovation, a robovac with legs, and much more
From smart home to home theater to fitness to gaming to laptops here
Google TV gets a Gemini glow-up, with a ton of new upgrades
Google is making Gemini on TVs a more couch-friendly AI assistant
I just watched Mammotion's new flagship lawnbot scale an astroturf mountain, and it was mesmerizing
It
Roborock just introduced an innovative new robot vac mopping system and it looks seriously good
The Saros 20 Sonic is designed to deliver efficient, precise, edge-to-edge mopping.
5 key rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S26
Expect this year
AMD threatens to go medieval on Nvidia with Epyc and Instinct: What we know so far
: AMD boasts 1000x higher AI perf by 2027 and pulls the lid off Helios compute tray ahead of 2H 2026 launch
Nvidia quietly launches free software update for its AI mini PC which turns it into an external AI accelerator for Apple's MacBook Pro
Nvidia plans a major software update that will expand DGX Sparks role in local AI workloads.
Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer
Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer.
IWF finds sexual imagery of children which 'appears to have been' made by Grok
It said analysts discovered the images on a dark-web forum, by users who claimed to have used Grok
Tame your wayward cables with $60 off the Anker Prime Docking Station
Connect up to three monitors at once and get more done.
This is the perfect robovac for klutzes it'll help you figure out where you dropped your wallet
Narwal
Rokids new AI glasses are lighter, cheaper, and ready to challenge Metas Ray-Bans
These new AI glasses from Rokid might be smarter than they look
MrBeast Talks Beast Games Season 2 and how he built his YouTube empire
"I'm going to do this for another 30 years."
Get the Keurig K-Express for $69.99 at Amazon for a limited time
Upgrade your morning routine with a compact, reliable brewer for $40 off its usual price.
The Motorola Razr Fold could open up a new era for folding phones if the price is right
Make it happen, Moto
Is RAM the new Bitcoin? DDR4 memory prices are rising so fast, some tracker graphs are running out of space - and I fear 2026 could well see a 10x price rise
Prices have jumped from under $100 to several hundred dollars in just months
SanDisk heals WD Black and Blues, rebrands beloved client SSDs
: NVMe drives to live on under the Optimus banner
This phishing campaign spoofs internal messages - here's what we know
Crooks are abusing misconfigurations to trick victims
Razer joins AI bandwagon with external AI accelerator backed by iconic AMD chip architect
Razer also launches Forge AI Dev Workstation for on-premise AI workloads
Loads of free content is coming to The Elder Scrolls Online this year here are the four biggest additions
We break down some of the biggest additions coming to The Elder Scrolls Online throughout 2026.
How to watch The Pitt season 2 online from anywhere
New season, new scars, but the same ER chaos
Firm overseeing FCCs Cyber Trust Mark Program withdraws over ties to China
UL Solutions withdraws from Cyber Trust Mark Program over Chinese joint venture
If you love thick carpets, Roborock's new hovering robot vacuum is about to become your new cleaning BFF
If you love a cosy rug, this bot is about to becoming your cleaning BFF
The best TVs of CES 2026: brighter OLEDs, 130-inch screens, and RGB mini-LED everywhere
CES 2026 is a showcase for new TV tech, with RGB mini-LED models from a range of brands looking to bring the fight to OLED
CES 2026 day 3: the 11 best gadgets we've seen today, from IKEA smart lights to the Motorola Razr Fold
The news, announcements, and discoveries from CES 2026 are continuing here
CES 2026: All of the big robot vacuum announcements, from new suction power records to... another arm
35,000 Pa is the new suction power number to beat.
AMD says its Instinct MI500 AI Accelerator will come in 2027 but is it too late with Nvidia set to introduce Vera-Rubin in 2026?
AMD is targeting 2027 for its MI500 launch, but Nvidia has Vera Rubin coming this year
Average organization now reporting over 200 GenAI-related data policy violations each month
Shadow AI remains a key challenge for organizations
Best of CES 2026 awards finalists announced: How to see the nominees, find out the winners
See the best CES 2026 has to offer this year.
Acer debuted 3 new gaming monitors at CES 2026 should you upgrade?
One has a refresh rate up to 1000Hz....just saying.
Here's how to claim a refund up to $52 from Amazon for its Prime settlement and how to check if you're eligible for one
The total FTC settlement will total $2.5 billion, so get your share.
Researchers poison their own data when stolen by an AI to ruin results
Poisoned knowledge graphs can make the LLM hallucinate
The 7 weirdest gadgets weve seen at CES 2026 from a musical popsicle to headphones with eyes
There have been some crazy tech announcements at CES 2026. Here are our 7 favorites.
Burnley vs Man Utd Free Streams: How to Watch Premier League 2025-26 From Anywhere in the World
All the ways to watch Burnley vs Man Utd live streams online and from anywhere, as Darren Fletcher takes charge of the Red Devils for the first time.
This IKEA speaker is tiny, insanely cheap, and I want 100 of them
A small, cheap cube of sound
Keep your tech powered up $15 off this Anker Nano Charger
This charger is small but mighty.
Can RGB mini-LED dethrone OLED? Heres what it needs to do
RGB mini-LED is taking the TV world by storm, but it needs to improve in one key area if it
Hurry! ESET's holiday discount ends soon save up to 33% off antivirus plans
Last chance to grab a new year discount on ESET Essential, Premium, and Ultimate antivirus
Pakistan begins blocking unregistered VPN apps and this popular service is among the casualties
Proton confirms its apps have been restricted since December 22
New Virginia teen safety law sparks privacy debate and fresh legal challenges
The law came into effect in Virginia on January 1st, and it
Here are 13 TV deals I'd buy in the new year clearance prices starting at just $69.99
New year, new (discounted) TV
UK Government pledges £210m to new cyber action plan, admitting 'critically high' cyber risk remains
The UK Government wants to introduce a National Cyber Action Plan
Upgrade your smartphone with $300 off the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
Don't flip out, but you can save big on this phone right now.
Nothings new CMF Headphone Pro wireless headphones are down to just $79
Save 20% on these already affordable noise-cancellers.
The 11-inch iPad is now $50 less at Amazon
Its a great time to upgrade if youre still using a base model with 64GB of storage and a sluggish processor.
The Star Wars Unlimited TCG Spark of Rebellion Booster Display is down to under market value at Amazon
Snag the set that started it all for $5 under the current market value.
Samsung Galaxy S26 specs predictions: rumored specs for every model
Expect an incremental upgrade year for the Galaxy S-series phones.