
Techrepublic - 1 day 4 hours ago
Microsoft has sharply reduced its China footprint, but Azure and AI demand from Chinese companies operating abroad are giving it a reason to stay. The post Microsoft Nearly Left China. AI Gave It a Reason to Stay appeared first on TechRepublic .

Techrepublic - 1 day 4 hours ago
WhatsApp is testing an on-device Scam Alert feature that flags suspicious messages while keeping analysis local and preserving end-to-end encryption. The post WhatsApp Begins Limited Test of AI Scam Alerts for Unknown Senders appeared first on TechRepublic .

Techrepublic - 1 day 4 hours ago
White House officials may expand voluntary AI safety reviews to powerful open models, raising new questions about security, competition, and compliance. The post White House AI Safety Reviews Could Expand to Open Models appeared first on TechRepublic .

Popular Mechanics - 1 day 5 hours ago
Find treasure on the beach (or at least a bunch of beer cans) with these top-of-the-line devices.

NPR - 1 day 5 hours ago
Recent episodes of AI agents escaping test zones and hacking other systems may be a harbinger of what's to come, as some experts believe the systems are fundamentally unpredictable.

Variety - 1 day 5 hours ago
Oogie Boogie, Lilo from “Lilo & Stitch”, Hannah Montana and Lizzie Maguire are all headed to “Disney Dreamlight Valley.” The Hannah Montana and Lizzie McGuire collection arrives in the cozy life-sim game Aug. 19. A brand-new Premium Shop collection inspired by Hannah Montana and Lizzie McGuire launches next week, giving players the chance style their […]...

Observer - 1 day 5 hours ago
Liquid AI's Jeffrey Li unpacks why data control will become a defining competitive advantage as A.I. agents become more proactive and personalized. Li makes the case for treating data architecture as a core product decision, not an afterthought to privacy or compliance.

Air and Space - 1 day 6 hours ago
Most people carry a sleeping virus in their bodies, such as the herpesvirus that causes mononucleosis, or the "kissing disease." A new study hints that Covid-19 triggers their reactivation, which could worsen symptoms and increase the risk of long Covid...

The Hill - 1 day 6 hours ago
Andr s Manuel L pez Beltr n the son of former Mexican President Andr s Manuel L pez Obrador said the U.S. has revoked his visa and accused President Trump's top diplomats of politically targeting him. In a letter released Thursday and addressed to Trump, L pez Beltr n, also known as "Andy," alleged Secretary of State Marco Rubio and...

ABC News - 1 day 7 hours ago
Reddit will join the S&P 500 next week, giving the wide-ranging online forum a boost in prestige and investments...

Ars Technica - 1 day 7 hours ago
Screen-sharing bug lets remote hackers log in without a password.

Los Angeles Times - 1 day 8 hours ago
Netflix said it has closed Hollywood-based Night School and plans to close Helsinki, Finland-based Moonloot.

Ars Technica - 1 day 8 hours ago
Airline-backed venture aims to develop a hybrid-electric commercial aircraft.

Science Alert - 1 day 8 hours ago
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NBC News - 1 day 8 hours ago
Following Luigi Mangione's guilty plea in federal court, his defense lawyer said Mangione "accepts full responsibility" for the death of Brian Thompson, and announced the filing of a double jeopardy motion to drop the New York state charges.

Ars Technica - 1 day 8 hours ago
Judge warns pro se litigants are using chatbots wrong and getting desperate.

Variety - 1 day 9 hours ago
Digital Brand Architects has snapped up creator management firm V1sion Ventures, which represents a range of digital stars including Keith Lee, Leigh Soriano, Joy Burnett, Chelsea Jordan, Rachel Wilson, Beyonce Janvier, Micah Hescott ad Zack Baun. V1sion Ventures founder and CEO Alina Benun will join DBA and work alongside senior talent managers Veronica Avalos and […]...

The Guardian - 1 day 10 hours ago
Planning consultation told robust security measures' will be needed amid growing resistance to such developments Scottish police have warned that a proposed datacentre will require "robust security measures" to prevent "incursion" amid growing public resistance to such developments in Scotland. "A great deal of public opposition is likely" to a datacentre planned in Larbert , about 30 miles west of Edinburgh, the Scottish police have said in a letter submitted as a part...

Popular Mechanics - 1 day 10 hours ago
Some of our favorites, including the MacBook Air, are available at rare discounts.

Popular Mechanics - 1 day 12 hours ago
Editor-tested gear is deeply discounted.

The Guardian - 1 day 13 hours ago
Dating apps such as Bumble forced to adapt as swipe fatigue' grows Bumble was supposed to be different. When it launched in 2014, it offered women a simple proposition: if you matched with a man, you had to make the first move. The rule was meant to make online dating safer and less intimidating, while giving women control over who got to speak first. This week, Bumble abandoned it. Continue reading...

NBC News - 1 day 14 hours ago
More than 120,000 Flock cameras are monitoring roads across 7,000 cities nationwide but there's growing public outrage over privacy concerns and multiple reports of police misuse. In response to the criticism, the surveillance company is unveiling what it calls a major overhaul to its protocols. NBC's Brian Cheung reports for TODAY and speaks to Flock founder and CEO Garrett Langley about the backlash.

Air and Space - 1 day 15 hours ago
Ranging from cubs to adults, this selection of shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest showcases the apex predator of the savanna...

Newser - 1 day 18 hours ago
President Trump has opened the door for US companies to go on offense in cyberspace by launching cyberattacks against hackers, reports the New York Times . A new national security memorandum (detailed here ) invites vetted firms to work with the Justice and Homeland Security Departments to carry out digital attacks...