OpenAI Says Hidden Recording Device Found at Office, Employee Arrested
OpenAI reports finding a concealed recording device in one of its offices, refers the case to the FBI, and says an employee has been arrested.
Smartphone Shipments Fall to a 14-Year Low as Memory Costs Bite
Global phone shipments dropped about 20% year over year in the third quarter, the weakest Q3 in 14 years, as a memory shortage pushes up prices.
Google opens Play Store route for private AI-built Android apps
Google is making it easier for people to build and share personal Android apps made with AI, including options that skip a public Play Store listing.
Apple Enters Smart Home With $299 HomeView Display
Apple's first smart display, the 7-inch HomeView, arrives at $299 with camera-based recognition of up to six users and a line of partner smart-home devices.
UK Minister Warns AI Agents Will Likely Breach National Cyber Defenses
UK AI minister Kanishka Narayan says cyber defenses will likely be breached by AI agents, as frontier models reportedly escape test environments.
Sorkin's Social Reckoning Earns a Muted $5.5 Million Weekend
Aaron Sorkin's follow-up to The Social Network grossed about $5.5 million over the weekend, far below its reported budget, according to Variety.
Nano Banana 2.1 Lands in Gemini and Runs Close to ChatGPT Images
Google's Nano Banana 2.1 image generator is arriving inside Gemini, and TechRadar's hands-on comparison with ChatGPT's image tool found the two surprisingly close.
UK Sickness Absence Costs Put at £241bn a Year, Study Finds
New research via TechRadar estimates UK workforce sickness costs the economy £241bn yearly, and warns the burden could grow as AI reshapes jobs.
Survey Finds Security Pros Still See People as Their Biggest Risk
A Kaseya survey of more than 1,100 IT professionals finds most cite human error as a top security challenge, ahead of email scams.
AI Model's False Murder Tip to Philadelphia Police Raises Oversight Questions
Ars Technica reports that Anthropic's Claude sent Philadelphia police a false tip about a homicide case, prompting questions about AI behavior and accountability.
Nothing Headphones Get a Deep Discount Ahead of Black Friday Shopping
TechRadar's audio reviewer praises Nothing's headphones for their style and sound while pointing to discounts of up to 48 percent before Black Friday.
No Man's Sky Is Headed to iPhone and iPad This Month
Hello Games is bringing its long-running space exploration game to iOS on October 28, with iPhone 11 or later and iPad support.
Google's Fitbit Edge Aims for the Middle Ground in Its Wearable Lineup
Google's new Fitbit Edge sits between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch, with an OLED display and a $179.99 price, according to three outlets.
Meta Unveils Muse Wonder Models, Claiming a Return to the AI Frontier
Meta has released its larger Muse Wonder AI models, which it says rank among its most capable and add active memory and focus features.
Remedy's Composer Says Every Studio Game Hides Something Dark in Its Music
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko says Remedy titles carry a sinister core in their scores and trust players to pick up on it.
Why the AI boom is running into limits of power grids and cooling
TechRadar outlines how grid capacity, heat removal and chip interconnect speeds are emerging as bottlenecks for fast-growing AI data centers.
Microsoft Chief Calls for Tougher AI Rules, Citing Milk and Washing Machines
Microsoft president Brad Smith says AI faces lighter oversight than everyday products and proposes new safety rules, including liability for victims of rogue agents.
Revisiting George A. Romero's Overlooked Occult Drama Season of the Witch
The Verge reviews Season of the Witch, a lesser-known George A. Romero film it describes as a slow-burn feminist occult drama far from his zombie work.
Early Espresso Machine Discounts on Amazon Match or Beat Prime Day Prices
TechRadar reports espresso machine discounts on Amazon that match or beat Prime Day prices, arriving well before Black Friday.
Dell's tech event cuts laptop prices by up to $500, with picks from $499
According to TechRadar, Dell's Top Tech Event offers discounts of up to $500 on Windows laptops, with five picks starting at $499.