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A new AI model wants self-driving cars to think before they swerve
A Seoul National University team built an AI that scores self-driving cars' safety choices in real time, and it just landed a rare CVPR highlight paper nod.
Claude diagnosed my washing machine problem in minutes, and it didn’t cost me a thing
A cryptic error code had me convinced my washing machine was done for. Instead, Claude asked the right questions, helped me find the real problem, and saved me from an unnecessary replacement.
The Apple Car may be dead, but it became the foundation of Apple Intelligence
Apple's canceled self-driving car project reportedly became the technological foundation for Apple Intelligence, helping create the Neural Engine and the AI hardware powering today's iPhones, Macs, and Apple AI servers.
Researchers hid a prompt injection inside a PNG, and AI fell for it
A seemingly harmless PNG image could fool AI coding assistants into exposing sensitive data, according to new security research.
AI has already fallen into the wrong hands and they’re using it to make bombs
Researchers say popular AI tools have reportedly been misused by terrorist groups despite built-in safeguards, highlighting the darker side of generative AI.
Claude Code can now browse the web without opening Chrome
Anthropic has added an in-app browser to Claude Code on desktop, allowing the AI coding assistant to browse websites, read documentation, and interact with web pages directly inside the app.
Apple is suing OpenAI over theft of trade secrets in blockbuster lawsuit
Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging the company orchestrated a campaign to steal confidential product information through former employees as both companies race to build next-generation AI hardware.
Home robots can already walk. The hard part is stopping them from crushing your glassware
1X’s NEO home robot has tendon-driven hands with tactile sensing, force control, and water resistance, but impressive hardware still needs reliable autonomy before it can handle everyday chores.
This tiny gadget called Moodi could save your thumb during long reading sessions
DuRoBo has introduced Moodi, a lightweight Bluetooth remote that lets users turn pages, browse documents, and control media without touching their device.
Camera sensor breakthrough promises sharper images without hulking up your phone’s thickness
Researchers at Nagoya University have developed transparent nanosheet sensors that can detect RGB light in a single pixel, potentially enabling smaller, sharper, and more efficient cameras.
This new chip stacking technique could be the key to unlocking faster AI performance
Researchers developed a new chip stacking method that could quadruple AI memory density, potentially solving one of the biggest hardware bottlenecks slowing AI down today.
ChatGPT can now finish what you started, and that’s a much bigger deal than it sounds
OpenAI's ChatGPT Work could be one of its biggest AI upgrades yet, promising to automate hours of busywork with a single request.
If you’ve grown tired of babysitting ChatGPT, the new GPT-5.6 models might be the fix
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna, a new lineup of AI models focused on faster workflows, lower costs, and fewer follow-up prompts.
Meta’s latest AI model is Muse Spark 1.1 and it can run your computer for you
Meta is doubling down on AI agents with Muse Spark 1.1, a model that doesn't just answer questions — it can use apps, browse the web, and even operate your computer to complete tasks on your behalf.
AI security cameras may soon recognize your walk before they recognize your face
A new AI gait recognition system can identify people by walking patterns, giving security cameras another long-range signal when faces are blurry, hidden, or too small to trust.
A 20-second 3D printer breakthrough comes with exactly the kind of catch science loves
University of Utah researchers have shown a holographic 3D printing method that forms tiny structures in about 20 seconds, but its biggest limitation keeps the breakthrough firmly in lab territory.
Amazon is full of copycats and shady brands. This Chrome extension lets you avoid them.
Knockoff lets you dim or hide unfamiliar Amazon brands, making shopping feel a little less overwhelming.
AI agent reportedly carried out an entire ransomware attack on its own
Security researchers say an autonomous AI agent carried out a complete ransomware attack, adapting to failures and executing the intrusion with minimal human intervention.
The Washington Post predicted how tech will advance 50 years ago and the success rate is humbling
The Washington Post revisited a 1976 feature predicting life in 2026, revealing how accurately it foresaw smartphones, solar energy, gene editing, and other technological breakthroughs.
Australian government warns doctors over AI scribing tools as privacy and safety concerns grow
Australia is reviewing AI medical scribes as regulators raise concerns over patient privacy, consent, data security, and the lack of oversight in clinical settings.
Merlin bird ID app is now eyeing a global database of our vanishing feathery friends
Merlin Bird ID will soon feed AI-powered bird identifications into Cornell's eBird platform, helping researchers monitor bird populations using millions of real-world observations.
This tiny MacBook accessory adds customizable shortcuts for meetings and productivity
Project Mirage has unveiled Dune, a three-button MacBook accessory that offers context-aware shortcuts, AI-powered automation, and quick controls for meetings and productivity apps.
Robots can now ‘see’ touch thanks to a new color-changing tactile sensor
Scientists have developed a color-changing tactile sensor that lets robots visualize touch in real time, paving the way for more precise manufacturing, prosthetics, and robotic surgery.
Chrome is getting better at understanding the breaks and punctations you never say out loud
Chrome 151 Beta introduces automatic punctuation for voice recognition, allowing the browser to infer commas and periods from natural speech without spoken commands.
Horror films play music to warn about danger. These headphones use the same trick to save you from robots
Georgia Tech researchers developed Spherephones, a wearable headset that turns nearby robot movement into spatial lo-fi music, warning factory workers before they even look up.
Elon Musk refutes report claiming that an AI device is in development at SpaceX
Elon Musk has called a Wall Street Journal report "utterly false" after it claimed SpaceX showed investors a handset-like AI device ahead of its IPO.
Study finds humans will talk to AI ghosts of the dead as reincarnations, and it’s pretty grim
The first user-experience study of AI "generative ghosts" finds that people prefer simulations that speak as the deceased rather than about them.
