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AI-generated child abuse images are surging, and parents should rethink sharing kids’ photos online
AI-generated child abuse images have already passed last year's total in just six months. Here's what the new IWF figures reveal and how parents can protect their kids' photos online.
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The BlackBerry Passport is back, sort of, and it runs Android now
The Zinwa P26 keeps the BlackBerry Passport’s square display and physical keyboard while replacing its internals with modern Android hardware. The complete device is up for preorder at $420, with shipments expected to start in late October.
Researchers built a robot that turns a fall from the sky into a sailing trip
Researchers in Singapore built a robot that drops from the sky, spins down like a maple seed, and then sails across remote waters using nothing but wind.
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.
Apple’s rumored smart home camera could take a different approach to solving privacy concerns
Apple may be working on a privacy-focused security camera that use AI-powered facial recognition to understand what is happening around your home without recording video footage.
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AT&T finally admits the iPhone 18 Pro Max has an SOS problem, but there’s no real fix yet
Some iPhone 18 Pro Max owners on AT&T are stuck in SOS mode, and the suggested fix may not work.
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.
Even Samsung’s cheaper Galaxy phones aren’t escaping the price hikes
Samsung has raised prices across several Galaxy A-series phones, extending a week of Android price hikes that already hit the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10a.
Tesla finally brings the new Model 3 screen to the US, with more range and power in tow
Tesla gives the US Model 3 a bigger screen and quicker acceleration, but skips one feature China just got.
YouTube cracks down on reposted Shorts and it’s bad news for clipper accounts
Shorts creators who rely on lightly edited clips could see less reach as YouTube changes its recommendations to put more weight on original content.
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.
Google’s cheapest Pixel just took a brutal $100 price hike
Google has raised the Pixel 10a price by $100, and warnings from memory makers suggest cheaper smartphones may still be years away.
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.
Some units of the Rivian’s R2 were recalled again, but that didn’t stop it from breaking sales records
About 14 R2 SUVs may have loose high-voltage battery pack fasteners, Rivian says, risking a sudden loss of power.
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.
Samsung just folded another app into SmartThings, and I’m all for the cleanup
SmartThings version 1.8.51.30 brings a redesigned Home tab, resizable cards, and absorbs the discontinued Samsung Sound app.
Your kids’ favorite games have serious safety gaps, Australian regulator warns
Australia's eSafety Commission found child safety gaps in Steam, Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft, citing weak moderation and age verification.
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.
Tesla’s emergency escape feature could help in a crisis, but damage could cost $25,000
Tesla's new Emergency Drive Away feature lets you pull away without unplugging from a Supercharger. The catch? It breaks both your car and the charger, and repairs can reach $25,000.
Sony quietly redesigned the PS5 Slim with better cooling and a replaceable battery
A teardown reveals Sony quietly redesigned the PS5 Slim with a replaceable CMOS battery, PS5 Pro style cooling, a simplified motherboard layout, and a cheaper HDMI retimer chip.
iPhone Duo’s removable nano-texture layer is a clever repairability win for foldable screens
The iPhone Duo hides a replaceable cover layer above its foldable inner display, swappable for just $19 under AppleCare+.
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.
Sony gives the regular PS5 a new AI-powered graphics boost with QSSR
Sony’s latest AI upscaling technology could make compatible PS5 games look sharper and more stable, giving standard-console owners a cheaper way to improve visuals without upgrading to Pro hardware.
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