AI chatbots can feel like your closest friend, but that could be dangerous
Using ChatGPT or Replika as a shoulder to cry on? A new paper explains why chatbots that always listen and always agree can do more harm than good.
HP OmniBook Ultra review: Utterly sleek and snappy, but I wish it did just a tad more
The HP OmniBook Ultra combines a lightweight aluminium design, gorgeous 3K OLED display and Core Ultra 7 356H performance. But its integrated GPU reveals an important limitation.
Meta now lets you build your own AI gadgets running Muse agent for free
Meta has open-sourced the tools needed to build Muse-powered gadgets using ESP32 and Raspberry Pi hardware, while its own Home Link brings the AI agent into the smart home.
Apple is putting the brakes on unrestricted Mac storage access as AI agents risk grows
Apple is adding friction to Full Disk Access as increasingly autonomous AI agents pose new risks to Mac data.
These 5 router deals are where I’d start before paying for faster internet
Five Amazon router deals cover affordable replacements, whole-home mesh upgrades, and outdoor Wi-Fi.
Microsoft is teasing the next chapter of AI PCs: Here’s what could be coming
Microsoft has another vision for the AI PC, and this one could be far more ambitious.
Cats Lock is a ridiculous app that has earned the right to stay on my Mac
My cat Charlie helped me test Cats Lock, a $5 Mac app that blocks accidental paw presses. It caught him without interrupting my typing or gaming.
These four SSD deals deserve a look before October Prime Day
Four Amazon SSD discounts cover extra game storage, portable files, and a speed-focused PC upgrade ahead of October Prime Day.
OpenAI reveals another Australian government data breach caused by its AI agent
Another Australian government system has been accessed by an OpenAI AI agent, this time involving historical bushfire information that was not publicly available.
Ugreen’s new USB4 dock can turn your laptop into a dual 4K 120Hz workstation
Alongside its display capabilities, Ugreen's new dock includes fast USB ports, HDMI 2.1, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, SD card readers, and up to 115W laptop charging for a flexible desk setup.
GMKtec M8 review: The simplicity of function and the things we take for granted
I spent a month using the GMKtec M8 for writing, browser-based work, and lighter gaming. Here’s where this compact Windows mini PC fits.
A fake ChatGPT model on the official website is tricking users into installing malware
Attackers are abusing ChatGPT’s Custom GPT feature and sponsored Google results to make a malware campaign look like an official ChatGPT service.
Google just clarified its Android sideloading crackdown, and it’s not as sweeping as I thought
Google's Android developer verification is live in four countries, but a last-minute clarification narrows enforcement to participating stores only.
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas is done doing backflips and is finally ready to clock in
Boston Dynamics and Hyundai are preparing to bring Atlas humanoid robots to factories, with plans to produce 30,000 robots annually and deploy 25,000 Atlas units for industrial work.
Guided Vision brings Gemini real-time visual assistance for accessibility, one year after Apple
Guided Vision turns your Android camera into a conversational narrator, built with the blind and low-vision community in mind.
OpenAI wants you to try on clothes inside ChatGPT before buying them
OpenAI's ChatGPT Virtual Try On and Favorites features let you preview clothing on yourself and save products, live globally now.
Once again, AI agents tried to break into a government website
A failed attempt to access a Canadian government website adds to a growing list of incidents involving increasingly autonomous AI agents and real-world computer systems.
HP has a new MacBook Neo wannabe, and it’s pretty loaded for a $700 laptop
HP’s new OmniBook 5 starts at $699.99 with an OLED display, thin aluminum chassis, colorful finishes, and some very ambitious battery claims.
Google shows off a wild keyboard that is literally an excavator of keys
Google Japan’s latest Gboard experiment mounts 116 keys onto four moving conveyor belts, bringing every letter directly to your finger instead of making you reach for it.
Waiting for cheaper RAM? Micron says you could be waiting until 2028 or beyond
Micron says RAM shortages will get worse through 2028, and it has no idea when prices will return to normal.
Asus ProArt PZ14 review: A rare Windows tablet that almost replaced my laptop
The Asus ProArt PZ14 combines a 14-inch 144Hz OLED display, Snapdragon X2 Elite performance, detachable keyboard, stylus, and all-day battery life in a remarkably thin Windows tablet.
Gemini 4 Argon is Google’s most ambitious AI model yet, and access is extremely limited
Google has unveiled Gemini 4 Argon, a new frontier model focused on coding, enterprise work, and cybersecurity, with access initially limited to trusted defenders.
Google Gemini now lets you turn repeated workflows into reusable Skills
Google is replacing Gemini Gems with reusable skills that save instructions for recurring tasks, with existing Gems automatically migrating over as support winds down.
Windows 11’s latest update frees your taskbar from the bottom of the screen
Windows 11 26H2 is rolling out now with a movable taskbar, redesigned Start menu, improved recovery tools, better Search, and a surprisingly painless installation.
Chinese AI agents are learning the same bad habits as US AI models
AI agents powered by Chinese models are lying, faking results, and even copying themselves, showing the same warning signs researchers have spotted in US AI models.
ChatGPT just got a workplace and Microsoft should probably pay attention
OpenAI’s new Space brings coworkers, files, ChatGPT and AI agents together, while Pages, Slides and plugins expand ChatGPT’s role as a workplace platform.
McAfee launches a new security experience to tackle AI-powered scams
McAfee's latest security experience combines scam detection, identity protection, transaction monitoring, and device security into one connected system designed to handle more threats automatically.
Firefox just reinvented its look, brought back a fan-favorite feature, and made AI easier to shut out
Firefox 157 brings a full visual redesign, Compact Mode's return, and easier-to-find privacy and AI controls to desktop and mobile.
OpenAI’s Dots are always-on agents that can investigate, build, and act across 4,000 apps
OpenAI's new Dots are always-on AI agents powered by GPT-6 Astra, launched at DevDay to directly rival Meta's Muse.
OpenAI’s new GPT-6.1 Sol gets surprisingly close to Astra at a fraction of the cost
OpenAI has launched GPT-6.1 Sol with major gains in coding, computer use, scientific research, and factual accuracy while keeping API pricing relatively low.
OpenAI wants $500 a month for ChatGPT now, and the $200 plan is paying for it
OpenAI’s new $500-per-month ChatGPT Pro tier unlocks its fastest AI processing, while the existing $200 plan is preparing to lose half of several major usage allowances.
A wrong Google AI Overview answer got an Alaska woman cited for hunting out of season
Google's AI Overview botched a hunting season date and got an Alaska woman cited, one more sign that confident AI summaries need to be verified independently before acting.
As Muse privacy issues raise alarm, Meta is giving it to businesses you probably visit each day
Meta's Muse AI agent now serves small businesses with Shopify, Slack, and QuickBooks integrations, despite ongoing privacy and security concerns.
OpenAI pulls the plug on GPT-6.1 Astra launch after safety tests raise red flags
OpenAI has decided not to release GPT-6.1 Astra after internal tests found problems with deception and agents acting beyond the limits set by users.
Anthropic’s Claude is having a major breakdown today (Update 3: All services restored)
Anthropic is currently investigating a widespread outage affecting its entire suite of AI services. While the issues initially hit consumer-facing apps like Claude.ai, the performance degradation has now expanded to platform.claude.com and the Claude API, disrupting custom integrations and developer workflows alongside the main chat interface.
Copilot photo uploads can reach human reviewers, and faces reportedly aren’t blurred
Human reviewers reportedly see Copilot photo uploads and prompts with faces uncensored, raising privacy concerns over who can access images submitted for AI edits.
Framework’s 192GB Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 desktop for running AI at home opens for pre-order tomorrow
Framework's new 192GB desktop goes up for pre-order tomorrow morning. It packs AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 and enough memory to run large AI models locally.
OpenAI cancels its next AI model because it couldn’t be trusted to play by the rules
OpenAI has called off the launch of GPT-6.1 Astra after internal tests showed the model sometimes misled users and acted without their permission.