While your Windows computer should be pretty well locked down with a password or maybe even some kind of biometric protection, it’s impossible to guarantee that no one else is ever going to get access to it, whether it’s a thief swiping your unlocked laptop from a coffee shop or …
Read More »Google’s AI Super Bowl ad is wrong about cheese
Google just debuted a series of Super Bowl ads showing how small businesses use Gemini AI across all 50 states, but the cheese lovers out there might notice something a little off about its Wisconsin one. As spotted by @natejhake on X, the ad shows Gemini AI generating text that …
Read More »Trump fires CFPB head Rohit Chopra
President Donald Trump has fired Rohit Chopra, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In a letter posted to X, Chopra confirmed his “term as CFPB Director has concluded.” Chopra was notified of his removal via an email from the White House, according to a report from the …
Read More »Apple’s iOS vulnerability exposes iPhones to stealthy hacker attacks
Generally, iPhones are considered more secure than Android devices. Apple’s closed ecosystem and strict App Store policies limit the risk of malware, and its centralized software updates ensure better security. In contrast, Android’s openness allows users to install apps from various sources, and updates are often rolled out at different …
Read More »It took more than a decade for a surreal RPG to get its final translation
In 2008, Mortis Ghost made a game with his friend, composer Alias Conrad Coldwood. It was a surreal roleplaying game about a baseball player fighting ghosts called Off. He shared it for free on a French-speaking forum, where it garnered a small audience. One player was a French artist who …
Read More »Fox News AI Newsletter: Another Chinese company flexes AI muscle
Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements. IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: – Alibaba touts new AI model it says rivals DeepSeek, OpenAI, Meta’s top offerings– DeepSeek is the newest front in the AI competition between the US and China– DeepSeek fallout: GOP Sen Josh Hawley …
Read More »The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra isn’t so ‘ultra’ anymore
When you yell “Can you just Google it?” at your AI assistant, it’s fair to say that the AI assistant is not doing its job. I was browning some beef on the stove and trying to determine when my husband’s flight was landing. I didn’t have the flight number, but …
Read More »Wheeled wonder robot dog shows off crazy dance moves in all kinds of tough terrain
Deep Robotics, a Chinese robotics firm, recently unveiled its latest innovation in quadruped robotics, the Lynx. This impressive robot dog combines the agility of legs with the speed of wheels, showcasing its exceptional flexibility. Emerging from Hangzhou’s cutting-edge robotics landscape, the Lynx is pushing the boundaries of what autonomous mobile …
Read More »How to stop your MacBook from turning on when you open the lid
In 2016, Apple started including an auto power-on feature for its new MacBook models that activated when you opened the notebook lid or plugged in USB-C power when the lid was open. This is a cool little convenience if you don’t want the added step of pressing the power button …
Read More »Sid Meier’s Civilization VII: all the latest on the strategy epic from Firaxis Games
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is the latest in the long-running 4X strategy franchise that first debuted in 1991 on MS-DOS. The new turn-based game from Firaxis Games and the titular, legendary designer is set to release on PC and modern consoles in on February 11th, 2025 — over eight years …
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