Innovation, AI & Digital Frontier
Big Tech Google Gmail verification program lets political campaigns escape its spam filter The new Gmail Verified Sender Program launches September 8. By Ian Carlos Campbell Aug. 18, 2026 2:33 pm EST ...
The ChatGPT maker says its upcoming Astra model may have reached “critical” cyber capabilities, prompting it to halt a significant number of training runs while it tightens internal safeguards.
Although we personally have yet to see anyone brandishing an old digital point-and-shoot camera, we hear they’re back in vogue. Why, though? People are nostalgic for that image quality. While…read mor...
If you’re looking for a feature-packed pair of earbuds that won’t break your wallet, Best Buy has the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro on sale for $139.99. That’s $40 lower than the current Amazon price, and...
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FCC demands "total capitulation" in Trump censorship campaign, Disney suit says.
The new safeguards include more detailed monitoring of models during the development process, as well as greater emphasis on alignment and security during the post-training process.
Google has agreed to pay $10 million for a massive trove of anonymized Spirit Airlines data following the carrier's shutdown, including internal communications, spreadsheets, booking and frequent-flye...
You don't need your phone charger to keep your device topped up, as long as you have a USB cable and something to plug it into.
Sony's Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers are launching on November 12th and will cost $219.99, the company announced on Tuesday. Announced nearly a year ago, the speakers are compatible with a PS...
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Jane Street has installed Etched's first shipped AI cluster system, and was so impressed, it led another massive round, the startup says.
News Computing Accessories Whoop's Advanced Labs health screenings will no longer require a subscription The screenless fitness wearable brand is facing a more crowded market this year. By Anna Washen...
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Apple is simplifying its EU App Store fees, replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and making it easier for developers to operate alternative app...
Big Tech Here's why you should think twice before storing your electronics in the garage Moisture and extreme temperatures are the last thing electronics in storage need. By Thomas Godwin Aug. 18, 202...
Gaming PlayStation PlayStation's $220 Pulse Elevate wireless speakers arrive November 12 Pre-orders for Sony's desktop speakers open on September 1. By Kris Holt Aug. 18, 2026 1:26 pm EST Sony Interac...
Hey HN,I've been working on Hansel [1] (an encrypted personal data store you can query with agents), and there wasn't a good way to use the modern macOS Data Protection Keychain.Electron's safeStorage...
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