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OpenAI invests in brain-interface biz co-founded by CEO Sam Altman
: Merge Labs envisions controlling devices using your brain - without implanting hardware in your body (02:17 | register)
Dont bother with the retailers website, says Google: Gemini can shop for you
: You can check out anytime you like, but please dont ever leave (Tegnap | register)
Businesses in 2026: Maybe we should finally look into that AI security stuff
: Survey finds security checks nearly doubled in a year as leaders wise up (Tegnap | register)
Nvidia, Eli Lilly just say yes to making drugs together, using Vera Rubin GPUs
: If penicillin was discovered on moldy bread, who's to say the next miracle drug won't be born from AI hallucinations (Tegnap | register)
Contagious Claude Code bug Anthropic ignored promptly spreads to Cowork
: Office workers without AI experience warned to watch for prompt injection attacks - good luck with that (Tegnap | register)
Bond, debt bond: Investors shaken, not stirred by Oracles borrowing spree sue Big Red
: Investors upset that company failed to inform them might need to take out even more debt. (Tegnap | register)
Copper supplies set to peak just as tech needs more
: Analysts say production will top out this decade while global electrification keeps ramping (Tegnap | register)
Claude joins the ward as Anthropic eyes US healthcare data
: AI firm promises HIPAA-compliant integrations as chatbot moves into hospital admin (Tegnap | register)
Apple, Google pulled into Grok controversy as campaigners demand app store takedown
: The chatbot's challenges no longer just Elon Musks problem, as campaigners call on tech giants to step in (Tegnap | register)
Microsoft teases targeted Copilot removal for admins
: Yes, you can get rid of it assuming nobody's looked at it in 28 days (Tegnap | register)
Grok told to cover up as UK weighs action over AI 'undressing'
: Image generation paywalled on X after ministers and regulators start asking awkward questions (Tegnap | register)
Ofcom officially investigating X as Grok's nudify button stays switched on
: Tech minister Liz Kendall says the government will back a robust regulatory response (Tegnap | register)
Ofcom keeps X under the microscope despite Grok 'nudify' fix
: Cold milk poured over 'spicy mode,' but it might not be enough to escape a huge fine (Tegnap | register)
Not hot on bots, project names and shames AI-created open source software
: 'OpenSlopware' briefly flowers, fades, falls but fortunately was forked, fast (Tegnap | register)
Tech that helps people outshone overhyped AI at CES 2026
Opinion: Nobody really needs an AI toothbrush that sends their gums to the cloud (Tegnap | register)
Boffins probe commercial AI models, find an entire Harry Potter book
: Dark copyright evasion magic makes light work of developers' guardrails (Tegnap | register)
China to probe Metas acquisition of AI outfit Manus
: Grab some popcorn for the Xi vs Zuck bout, which may not be the biggest fight on the card (Tegnap | register)
China's Z.ai claims it trained a model using only Huawei hardware
: Hasnt revealed how much kit did the job, so Nvidia can probably rest easy (Tegnap | register)
ChatGPT Health wants your sensitive medical records so it can play doctor
: It's for less consequential health-related matters, where being wrong won't kill customers (Tegnap | register)
AI may be everywhere, but it's nowhere in recent productivity statistics
Interview: Forrester principal analyst JP Gownder says jobs eaten by bots don't come back (Tegnap | register)
Why colos are city slickers and hyperscalers are country bumpkins
: One wants customers next door, the other wants cheap power (Tegnap | register)
Linus Torvalds: Stop making an issue out of AI slop in kernel docs you're not changing anybody's mind
: 'Because the AI slop people aren't going to document their patches as such' (Tegnap | register)
Google pushing Gemini into Gmail, but you can turn it off
: Love Google AI Overviews? Now they're in your inbox (Tegnap | register)
Google offers bargain: Sell your soul to Gemini, and it'll give you smarter answers
: But private data will stay private and won't be used for training, Google says (Tegnap | register)
UK regulators swarm X after Grok generated nudes from photos
: Lawyers say Musk's platform may face punishment under Online Safety Act priority offenses (Szo. | register)
AI industry insiders launch site to poison the data that feeds them
exclusive: Poison Fountain project seeks allies to fight the power (Szo. | register)
OpenAI putting bandaids on bandaids as prompt injection problems keep festering
: Happy Groundhog Day! (Szo. | register)
AI's $3T infrastructure binge continues despite lack of clear profits
: Investment in datacenters to peak by 2029, place your bets please (Szo. | register)
Stop dragging feet on AI nudification ban, UK government told
: Committee raises concerns over delays and loopholes in proposed law (Szo. | register)
Anthropic finds $1.5 million to help Python Foundation improve security
: AI upstart also upscales its Labs to find the next frontier (Szo. | register)
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: Gotta pay for those datacenter buildouts somehow (Szo. | register)
Anthropic Claude wants to be your helpful colleague, always looking over your shoulder
: Just be careful not to entrust the AI model with your sensitive data (Szo. | register)
Popular Python libraries used in Hugging Face models subject to poisoned metadata attack
: The open-source libraries were created by Salesforce, Nvidia, and Apple with a Swiss group (Szo. | register)
Trump says Americans shouldn't 'pick up the tab' for AI datacenter grid upgrades
: Big Tech warned expansion must come without higher household bills as Microsoft signals support (Pén. | register)
AI and automation could erase 10.4 million US roles by 2030
AI-pocalypse: Forrester models slow, structural shift rather than sudden employment collapse (Pén. | register)
Trump may hate renewables, but AI datacenters still fancy cheap solar
: Analysts say cheap energy and storage make sense for bit barns despite policy headwinds (Pén. | register)
Developer writes script to throw AI out of Windows
: Satya Nadella's call to accept and embrace desktop brainboxes faces skepticism (Pén. | register)
Just because Linus Torvalds vibe codes doesn't mean it's a good idea
Opinion: For trivial projects, it's fine. For serious work, forget about it (Pén. | register)
Wikimedias 25th birthday gift: Letting more AIs scour pages volunteers created
: Microsoft promises to be a responsible copilot (Pén. | register)
PC shipments set to hit the buffers as AI guzzles memory
: High-margin infrastructure kit takes precedence, leaving laptops and desktops wanting
Better than Black Friday: the Apple Watch SE 3 at its lowest Aussie price of just AU$337 is fantastic value for a smartwatch
Hurry, even the Apple Watch 11 is discounted to an all-time low but stock is limited
There's a sneaky way to watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms for FREE
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Get a MacBook Air for $200 while supplies last
Save $800 on this MacBook Air while you still can.
How to watch Australian Open 2026 Tennis on 9Now it's *FREE*
The 2026 Australian Open is streaming now on 9Now for free! Keep reading to find out how to watch all the action
World internet speed record of 430,000Gbps achieved using bog-standard optic fiber cables, fast enough to download Battlefield 6 in one millisecond new tech set...
World record internet speeds reach 430Tbps over regular fiber, outperforming previous tests and redefining technical transmission limits worldwide
The memory shortage reaches a ridiculous new high - thieves hit South Korean design office, apparently just to steal DDR5 memory
High-capacity DDR5 memory becomes a target for thieves as prices surge and modules grow increasingly scarce
'Apple went in, Nvidia went in, a lot of smart people went in': Did Apple join Nvidia in investing in Intel? Trump seems to suggest so - or was it just a slip o...
Trumps cryptic comments fuel rumors of Apple investing in Intel following Nvidia and other high-profile industry players
IceWM soldiers on while Budgie jumps the Wayland ship
: Two new Linux GUIs plus Phoenix, an experimental new X server in Zig
OpenAI to serve up ChatGPT on Cerebras AI dinner plates in $10B+ deal
: SRAM-heavy compute architecture promises real-time agents, extended reasoning capabilities to bolster Altman's valuation
How to watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms stream Game of Thrones prequel from anywhere
Westeros returns with a smaller, character-driven tale. Heres how you can watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms online and from anywhere.
Focused work in a distracted world my one secret weapon for staying on task
Homescreen Heroes: Lola is a low-fidelity music solution to high-frequency distractions
This may be the reason why Netflix ditched wireless casting but Google is still backing the tech
Netflix dropping Google Cast support for modern Google TV devices may be because it wasn
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Woman bailed as cops probe doctor's surgery data breach
: Suspect assisting West Midlands Police over alleged theft at Walsall GP practice
Ready to ditch Windows for Linux in 2026? Tuxedo's new ultraslim business workstations could be just the ticket, and weigh less than a small cat
Tuxedo launches a slim 16-inch business laptop featuring a high-end Intel CPU, RTX graphics, and massive memory capacity
Harry Potter gets Heated Rivarly treatment in SNL sketch
But with qudditich instead of hockey.
Morocco vs Senegal Free Streams: How to watch 2025 AFCON Final from anywhere in the world
How to watch 2025/26 AFCON final live streams online, with Brahim Diaz and Sadio Mane set to light up the title-deciding Morocco vs Senegal clash in Rabat.
Amazon just launched a mega Super Bowl TV sale here are 11 deals I recommend from Samsung, Sony, and LG
Shop record-low prices on best-rated 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs
Finn Wolfhard wants to tour with his indie band in SNL skit
A classic dilemma: indie or pop music.
Got a Nespresso machine? You need to try these 3 delicious coffee pods right now while you still can
Add these to your next order
Passwords are still a problem for UK businesses - what next?
Passwords are still a problem for UK businesses - why?
SNL returns with another Trump Cold Open
The Preisdent addresses the nation.
iPhone 18 Pro video leak gives us a look at the phone's potential design and colors here's what's changing
A detailed video laying out the upgrades we can expect from the iPhone 18 Pro has appeared online.
Lavazza's A Modo Mio Deséa makes delicious espresso and a decent cappuccino if you use the right milk
Consistently delicious espresso, but cappuccinos aren
The Eureka Ergonomic GTG Wave gaming desk looks fancy, and feels great for PC gaming but you'll probably want a desk mat
The Eureka Ergonomic GTG Wave gaming desk is a superb option for anyone looking for a high-quality and slightly fancy surface.
'Sharp, irreversible hikes': Think RAM price surges are bad? Analysts say AI will cause SSDs' NAND components to shoot up in price permanently - with no ceiling...
NAND flash prices are climbing fast as AI servers soak up supply and consumer devices get sidelined
Raspberry Pi 5 gets LLM smarts with AI HAT+ 2
: 40 TOPS of inference grunt, 8 GB onboard memory, and the nagging question: who exactly needs this?
Your iPhone's Camera Control button has a slew of hidden features -- here's how to use them all
Since the iPhone 16, the Camera Control has been part of the iPhone. Here
Revive your old computer for just $10 with this Windows 11 Pro license
Your old computer deserves better.
I prefer these under-$100 Soundcore earbuds to Apple AirPods
If Apple AirPods don't fit your ears, try these instead.
I tested the Enlaps Tikee 4, and its the best timelapse camera Ive ever used for several reasons
A 6K panoramic timelapse camera that anyone can set up and use with ease
Responsible innovation: what 2026 should look like for businesses harnessing AI
How responsible AI and trust will define B2B marketing
'The new era of Infinite Flight begins': Novel tech can wireless charge drones almost 2Km away using a kilowatt-class laser and a lightweight charger
Laser based charging system aims to keep drones airborne indefinitely by delivering kilowatt class power over long distances
I tested the Huawei MatePad 12X 2025 and loved its bright, paperlike display and smart productivity features but this tablet hero is undone by a single tragic f...
Huaweis slate aced most of the tests I threw at it but this one shortcoming makes it miss the mark for me.
Upgrade your PC with powerful Microsoft apps for less than $5 each
Here's an affordable way to upgrade your PC.
This retro-style Bluetooth speaker is trying to outdo Marshall at its own game, but is it up to the task?
The Edifier ES60 is a decent retro-style speaker, but its audio performance and underwhelming battery life hold it back from brilliance.
Deepseek may have found a way to solve the RAM crisis by eliminating the need for expensive HBM for AI inference and training yes, the very reason why DRAM pric...
New AI memory method lets models think harder while avoiding costly high-bandwidth memory, which is the major driver for DRAM price increase.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, January 18 (game #686)
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Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, January 18 (game #1455)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
What exactly is a canister vacuum, and what are they good for?
This flexible type of vacuum goes where uprights can
A laser that can fire light pulses in one billionth of a second is set to produce structures 1000 times stronger, 1000 times faster novel technique has applicat...
A femtosecond laser approach could quietly alter chip cooling rules for AI hardware and quantum devices
There was so much fraud on COVID loans, the feds trained an anti-fraud AI on the applications
: Had it been around in 2020, it could have flagged tens of billions before payouts, PRAC tells Congress
DRAM prices set to almost double by March 2026, and yes, we all have our AI overlords to thank for that wonderful news
DDR5 prices are skyrocketing thanks to AI memory greed as PC kits get squeezed in early 2026 market madness
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This massive 55-inch Class T7 TCL Smart TV is $200 off this weekend
It comes packed with Google TV, Dolby Atmos Audio, and more.
Bills vs Broncos Free Streams: TV Channels & Preview for NFL 2026 Divisional Round Game
All the ways to watch Bills vs Broncos live streams for FREE, in the Divisional Round of the 2025/26 NFL playoffs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.
This Jackery HomePower 3000 portable power station is over 50% off right now
Use it for fun, chores, projects, or emergencies.
The Sony A7 V just dethroned Nikon its rocketed to number one in Japans best-selling lists and tops our our camera buying guides too
We gave it 5-stars in our review, while customers are splashing the cash
This Apple MacBook Air with an M4 chip is $200 off right now
Start the year off with a wicked fast new laptop and $200 in your wallet.
Apple's OLED, touchscreen MacBook Pro upgrade could be arriving sooner than we expected
An OLED upgrade has been tipped for late 2026 before but the schedule may have moved forward.
'Its like wrapping the wind from all sides': Drone-like airship with 24 blades is world's first megawatt-class tethered wind turbine S2000 rises to 2Km and can ...
Chinese firm has tested the worlds first megawatt class airborne wind turbine platform designed to feed electricity directly into the grid
I took a ride in Hyundai's new fully-autonomous robotaxi and its surprisingly good at navigating the wild streets of Las Vegas
Motionals robotaxi service will go live in Las Vegas later this year, but Ive already ridden in it.
Australian Open 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Full Schedule and Preview for Opening Grand Slam
Watch free tennis streams from Melbourne Park in the season
Keep your huge screens and triple cameras I just want the iPhone 5s back
I just want Touch ID back!
No, Skyrims Switch 2 port isnt that bad but theres room for improvement
Ive put another 30 hours into Skyrim thanks to its Switch 2 port and while its not the best way to play Bethesdas role-playing giant, you can do a lot worse
The AI PC needs to deliver more than performance - it needs to deliver security
Sponsored Feature: Scanning the future
The future of chips: how gate-all-around design is powering the AI era and the next node
AI Era: next node powered by advanced materials
New year, new upgrades here are 5 improvements I want Spotify to make in 2026
2025 was great, but 2026 could be even better. These are the upgrades I need to see from Spotify this year.
'Greenland is strategically valuable for LEO': CEO of European laser communications startup expands on why lasers complement radio networks - and highlights the...
Greenlands location near the North Pole makes it a critical site for laser based satellite communications, expert says
Fresh Samsung Galaxy S26 leak shows no sign of the Pro or Edge models but these are the phones we think we will get
It looks as though Samsung is going to stick with its traditional approach when it comes to its 2026 flagship phones.
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I tested the new Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED TV, and its good overall for the money but bested by budget mini-LED TV competition
A basic QLED TV with Amazon+
The Galaxy S26 may be coming, but it's actually a fantastic time to consider picking up a Galaxy S25 series device
Tempting price cuts are currently available on these superb devices
I'm surprised by these laptop deals in Best Buy's winter sale here are the 9 best offers I'd buy with prices starting at $119
Includes top devices from Apple, Microsoft, HP, Asus, and more
Forget lasers and missiles, China wants to kill drones using a common tech households use everyday in kitchens all around the world invisible microwave weapons ...
China wants to counter drone swarms using high power microwave weapons
25+ gadgets to totally level up your junk journaling game
Find new ways to cut, glue, scan, photograph, and organize your junk journaling materials.
The 4 best iPads of 2026: Which iPad should you buy in the new year?
Whether you need a tablet for work, travel, or everyday fun, there's an iPad just right for you.
If youve ever run out of cloud space, this 100TB sale is for you
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A 3D printed drone is probably the world's fastest DIY plane ever, quicker than even the legendary P38 Lightning but at 408mph, it has some way to go to catch u...
3D printed drone hits 408mph, topping DIY aircraft speed records
Data sovereignty: an existential issue for nations and enterprises
Navigating data sovereignty amid geopolitical uncertainty
Got a new Apple Watch? Here are 3 hidden features you're probably not using (but should be)
Apple Watch features you probably didn
Trump administration sets GPU export rules that put Chinese buyers at the back of the queue
: America first, for sales and access to foundries
More than messages! Here are 7 hidden features that make Apple Messages an essential app
Send money, doodles, safety check-ins, and much more
Best of both: the LG Wing is the phone I wish I'd tried before phone design became boring
On a Wing and a Prayer
People love the unexpected Disney on 25 years of Lego Star Wars, Smart Play, and why it's just getting started
We catch up with Disney on the latest move for Lego Star Wars
For learners who want confidence, Babbel is the way to go
Built for real conversations.
IKEA's $10 speaker reminded me of my first Bluetooth audio love and yes, it still makes beautiful music
The Jawbone Jambox was one of the best Bluetooth speakers of 2011, and I can
'ReRAM is the replacement for (NAND) flash': $170 billion US tech company backs tiny startup in race to find the holy Grail of universal memory
From labs to fabs: Weebit ReRAM promises faster, smaller, and more reliable memory, drawing big tech attention
I played the Nintendo DS game threatening Clair Obscur: Expedition 33s Metacritic ranking heres how it went
I played the Disney game threatening Clair Obscur: Expedition 33s top Metacritic ranking is it actually good?
Your ChatGPT is about to get ads here's what you need to know and how to opt out
The offers are coming to your AI
Good news! RAM prices seem to have finally stabilized - bad news, it's probably because memory prices are so high, that it's forcing most of us to give up buyin...
DDR5 prices went from boring to brutal as 64GB kits exploded during the late 2025 global memory market shockwave
These cheap JBL earbuds offer all-day battery life and cost less than $30
Good, cheap earbuds with excellent battery life
Wavlink WL-UTD58 review: this sleek Thunderbolt 5 dock upgraded my studio setup, but theres one thing missing
Stylish Thunderbolt 5 dock with fast transfer speeds, high charging power and excellent build, but a few omissions hold it back from perfection.
Top-end SSDs have gotten so pricey they're worth more than their weight in gold
Is a high-end SSD worth more than its weight in gold? Yes, in some cases, as storage prices follow in the footsteps of RAM.
The era of AI hype is over - firms now want to see real returns
Are you seeing returns from AI?
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