OpenAI Vows to Keep Its AI Science Push Going Full Speed
Sam Altman says OpenAI will keep pushing AI-driven math and science discoveries, drawing both excitement and concern from researchers, according to TechRadar.
Anduril Plans BlueChip Laptops With Qualcomm, Targeting a US-Made Supply Chain
Defense technology company Anduril plans to take orders for BlueChip laptops built with Qualcomm in 2027, with a goal of relying on American and allied suppliers.
A lost earbud in the gravel led one Reddit user to ask a chatbot for help
A Reddit user says ChatGPT helped them find a single earbud lost in a park's gravel, a small story that shows how people are turning chatbots toward everyday problems.
Apple says watchOS 27 will measure treadmill distance more precisely
Apple's watchOS 27 update promises steadier distance readings on treadmills and during walks, and TechRadar put the claim to a hands-on test.
Binance Hit by Record $6.3 Billion Crypto Hack, North Korea Suspected
The world's largest crypto exchange lost a record $6.3 billion in a hack. Binance says it will cover customer losses and has frozen about $3 billion in affected assets.
Few AI Agents Are Ordering From DoorDash, and the Early Numbers Show It
Ars Technica and TechCrunch report that AI agents are barely placing DoorDash orders, while the company says it is open to working with outside agent makers.
Kentucky Administrator Wins Religious Exemption From Workplace AI Use
A University of Kentucky research administrator has won a religious exemption from using AI at work, described as a first of its kind.
Meta's Style Sketch Can Build a Virtual Closet From Instagram Photos
Meta has launched Style Sketch, an AI fashion app in Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand that can draw on Instagram photos to build a digital wardrobe.
Binance Reports $6.3 Billion Crypto Theft, Likely Largest on Record
Binance says $6.3 billion in crypto funds was stolen, believed to be the largest cryptocurrency hack on record, and that user funds are safe.
Europe's AI rules get more time, but transparency duties already apply
The EU has pushed back deadlines for many high-risk AI systems, while transparency obligations under Article 50 have started to apply, according to TechRadar.
Waymo and Toyota Plan Robotaxi Tests in Japan
Waymo and Toyota will test self-driving bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year, extending a partnership that also covers the U.K.
AI's Next Bottleneck May Be the Power Grid, Not the Chips
TechRadar argues that reliable electricity and fast grid connections now shape where AI data centers get built and who captures the economic benefits.
Enterprises Face Growing Data Security Pressure as AI Agents Enter Core Work
TechRadar reports that autonomous AI agents are moving into core business workflows, widening attack surfaces and forcing companies to rethink data security and trust.
Reddit Plans to Require Logins as AI Reshapes Search Traffic
Reddit says it will require users to log in, starting with tests outside the United States, as it contends with falling search traffic linked to AI.
UK regulator outlines age checks for social media ban on under-16s
Ofcom has outlined age-check methods platforms could use before a planned UK ban on social media for under-16s takes effect in 2027.
Rivian's R2 Becomes Its Top Seller as Guidance Rises
Rivian's R2 SUV now outsells the company's other EVs, and the automaker raised its outlook to Wall Street for the second time this year.
Mistral Releases Open-Weight Large 4 Model and Claims Open Race Lead
Mistral has made its Large 4 model downloadable, pitching it for security, manufacturing and finance work while citing strong results in coding.
AI Speeds Up Both Vulnerability Discovery and Exploitation
According to TechRadar, AI tools are finding more security flaws and lowering the skill needed to exploit them, shrinking the time teams have to respond.
Data Centers Face a Retirement Wave Just as AI Demand Climbs
A survey by Onnec of senior data center leaders in the UK, Ireland and Nordic countries expects about a quarter of staff to retire within ten years.
Samsung's Clip-On Galaxy Buds On Take Aim at Bose, Sony and Shokz
Samsung's $229 clip-on Galaxy Buds On are positioned against open-ear rivals from Bose, Sony and Shokz, with ZDNET pointing to ecosystem ties as their main edge.