Tesla Roadster downforce fans join rare suction car trend
Tesla’s Roadster uses a multi-mode fan system for downforce, joining a small group of cars that use suction under the body. Here’s who else is in the mix.
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Bill Gates AI safety push targets CEOs to shape new rules
Gates shifts from warnings to a hands-on campaign, aiming to rally CEOs and safety advocates to shape policy and guardrails for powerful AI.
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Apple memory chips crisis could affect iPhone Duo foldable timing
Apple chief executive John Ternus calls the memory chip shortage a crisis and says all options are on the table as the company tests Chinese memory, with potential spillover for upcoming devices.
AI
Maia 300 memory bandwidth boosts HBM4 to 18TB/s per accelerator
Microsoft’s Maia 300 marks a shift from raw compute to memory bandwidth, aiming for multi‑gigawatt deployments and tighter integration with in‑house AI systems.
Gaming
Konami AI stance: why its president doubts AI will reshape games
Konami Digital Entertainment president Hideki Hayakawa says game engines already opened the door, and people, not AI tools, still make games worth playing.
Security & Privacy
Microsoft phishing market takedown halts more than 1 billion scams
Authorities halted three Chinese-language services that helped criminals send more than 1 billion scam messages to organizations and individuals worldwide.
AI
AI girlfriends risk widening social gaps, says Anthropic president
Anthropic president Daniela Amodei says AI romantic partners risk widening gaps between people, urging a focus on human connections.
Apps & Software
Hoardware inventory Apple devices: track iOS versions and updates
A new free iOS app lets you catalog Apple devices, track software versions, serial numbers, and updates across your collection.
AI
Gemini RSI explained: what Brin means for safety and speed
Sergey Brin hints Gemini could start learning to improve itself, with AI assisting in building the next Gemini model. Here's what that could mean for safety and speed.
Phones & Gadgets
Kindle Bluetooth remote costs $35 and ships Oct 28, 2026
Amazon expands its Kindle lineup with three new models, a page-turning Bluetooth remote, a charging dock, and a new cover with physical buttons.
Phones & Gadgets
Android storage space: find the hidden files stealing gigabytes
Apps, caches, and forgotten files can quietly fill up your device. Here’s how to spot the culprits and reclaim space fast.
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Automation could cover most work, but cost keeps robots out
New findings suggest AI and robots together could handle about 80% of U.S. tasks, but cost and real-world limits slow adoption.
Intel Razor Lake-AX AI aims for 700 TOPS on-device by 2028
Intel confirms Razor Lake-AX processor aiming for nearly four times Panther Lake’s AI performance, targeting robotics and humanoid machines by 2028.
HUMXN robot training from real-world labor pays for home repairs
An AI lab will subsidize plumbing, electrical, HVAC, air-duct cleaning, and carpet cleaning in three cities in exchange for recording the work inside homes.
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Sennheiser Accentum Clip open-earbuds land outside the U.S. with stylish sound but one big catch
Sennheiser’s first open-earbuds are here, but only in select regions; the U.S. misses out for now, with Canada selling them for around $200 USD equivalent.
TDM Neo review: 200-hour headphone mode, but weak sound
A quirky two-in-one gadget tries to be both headphones and a portable speaker, but the audio quality and some design quirks hold it back.
HyperX Cloud Alpha Air: light, breathable open-back headset that won’t break the bank
HyperX asks for comfort and a wide soundstage at $149.99 with open-back design. We put it to the test.
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Google Maps Street View blur: what gets hidden and why it stays
Street View hides homes, government sites, and VIPs to protect privacy, and once blurred, the image can’t be unblurred.
Meta drops language that hinted it could scrape news sites for AI training
Meta has removed controversial language from its commercial terms that suggested it could scrape content from sites to train its AI, clarifying how crawlers work and what owners can signal with robots.txt.
Drupal RCE vulnerabilities risk site takeovers, patch now
Two remote-code-execution flaws hit Drupal core modules; admins told to patch promptly to prevent potential takeovers.
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Slate electric pickup starts at $24,950 and ships late 2026
A compact electric pickup arriving late 2026 promises a cheaper path to hauling gear, but range and features come with trade-offs.
Netflix brings in Peter Rice to lead content, as Bela Bajaria exits after a decade
Former Disney Television chief Peter Rice takes charge of Netflix’s global content slate while Bela Bajaria moves on after nearly 10 years.
OpenAI London salaries average £2.3m per employee in 2025
London staff averaged £2.3 million each in 2025 when salaries, equity and profits are tallied, according to OpenAI UK Ltd's accounts.