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Benevolent hackers clear stalking spyware from 75,000 phones
Engadget - 28 Aug 2023 16:19
Unnamed hackers claim they accessed spyware firm WebDetetive and deleted device information to protect victims from surveillance, TechCrunch reported on Saturday. Users of the spyware won't get any new data from their ta...
ChatGPT is easily exploited for political messaging despite OpenAI's policies
Engadget - 28 Aug 2023 20:41
In March, OpenAI sought to head off concerns that its immensely popular, albeit hallucination-prone, ChatGPT generative AI could be used to dangerously amplify political disinformation campaigns through an update to the ...
OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise service encrypts corporate conversations
Engadget - 28 Aug 2023 20:28
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Enterprise today, the business-focused subscription it teased in April. The company says it won't train its AI models on any business data or conversations under the new plan. "Our models don't le...
The Polyend Tracker is over 40 percent off
Engadget - 28 Aug 2023 20:03What to Know About Wednesday's 'Super Blue Moon'
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2023 19:30
The second supermoon of the month will rise this Wednesday, August 30. It will be even closer to Earth than the first supermoon of the month, the so-called Sturgeon Moon that rose on August 1.
iRobot's latest Roombas can vacuum and mop for cheaper
Engadget - 28 Aug 2023 19:15Chuck Tingle on His First Published Horror Novel | io9 Interview
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2023 19:10
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Libby is making it easier to access magazines for free with a supported library card
Engadget - 28 Aug 2023 19:00
A library card is one of the most useful things you can have in your wallet. Libby offers free access to ebooks and audiobooks if you have a supported library card (some 90 percent of public libraries in North America no...
'Technical Issue' Leaves Thousands of UK Airline Passengers Stranded
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2023 18:50
Flights in the UK were severely delayed or canceled on Monday following a "technical issue" impacting more than 500 flights. The technical problems have since been resolved, but passengers are still impacted by the delay...
New Roomba combo bots have swappable dust and water tanks
Ars Technica - 28 Aug 2023 18:28
New "swap and mop" feature changes cleaning mode depending on the tank.
Google's Code Points to Apple SOS-Like Features Coming to Android
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2023 18:25
Android is lagging hard behind iOS for emergency satellite connectivity, and Google may be reaching out to Garmin to enable some kind of emergency SOS feature.
Futurama Producer Claudia Katz on the Sci-Fi Show's Return and Incredible Run
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2023 18:10
After 10 years, Futurama fans are back to getting a fresh weekly dose thanks to Hulu's revival of Matt Groening's animated sci-fi series. To learn more about what's going on behind the scenes, io9 got a chance to conduct...
Synchron's BCI implants may help paralyzed patients reconnect with the world
Engadget - 28 Aug 2023 18:00
Dr. Tom Oxley visibly stiffens at the prospect of using brain-computer interface technology for something as gauche as augmenting able-bodied humans. "We're not building a BCI to control Spotify or to watch Netflix," the...
Denis Villeneuve Is Ready to Return to Dune a Third Time
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2023 17:15
Speaking to Empire, Denis Villeneuve has said that "there are words on paper," for a third Dune film. He's been talking about continuing the story beyond Dune: Part Two since 2021, but this is the first time he's said an...
A glow-in-the-dark Analogue Pocket will be available in September
Engadget - 28 Aug 2023 17:00'Bring Back Twitter!' Elon Gets Booed at Video Game Tournament
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2023 16:52
It seems Elon Musk isn't very popular in the video game community, at least not among the gamers who gathered for the Valorant World Championship Final in Los Angeles on Saturday. During the event, the camera briefly pan...
Tesla Speeds Toward Twin Trials Over Autopilot-Related Crashes
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2023 16:40
Tesla has certainly been overly ambitious in advertising an Autopilot feature that doesn't really work, and now it's facing legal ramifications over its cars' self-driving capabilities. The company is in the middle of tw...
Novation FLkey 49 and FLkey 61 full-size keyboard controllers work with FL Studio
The Gadget Flow - 28 Aug 2023 16:30
Express your creativity to the fullest with the FLkey 49 and FLkey 61 full-size keyboard controllers. Designed specifically for hands-on music production in FL Studio, these keyboard controllers take your studio sessions...
TCL 98-inch S5 with Google TV offers a massive screen for watching your favorite sports
The Gadget Flow - 28 Aug 2023 16:30
Upgrade your home theater with the TCL 98-inch S5 with Google TV. This smart TV offers a completely new viewing experience, thanks to its massive 98-inch screen size. Check it out: -98-Inch Screen Size: This smart TV ...
Poland's Railways Halted by a Simple Radio Hack
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2023 16:20
The Polish Railway's radio system was hacked on Friday and Saturday, bringing 20 freight and passenger trains to an unprecedented standstill. The hack, believed to be carried out by Russia, took advantage of a critical f...
CrowView 14" portable ultralight dual monitor lets you work anywhere, productively
The Gadget Flow - 28 Aug 2023 16:00
Get your work done anywhere you go when you have the CrowView 14” portable ultralight dual monitor. Designed to make multitasking easier and more productive, it has a lightweight build and a slew of other features. ...
Disney Isn't Moving Forward With Its Captain Nemo Series
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2023 16:00
Ahsoka drops a few new posters for its droid heroes. Get a first look at Our Flag Means Death season 2, and Wolf Like Me's return. Plus, another mysterious teaser for American Horror Story: Delicate. Spoilers now!