Israel urges citizens to turn off home cameras as Iran hacks surveillance systems
Home security cameras with weak passwords are easy targets for hackers
Intel to outsource marketing to Accenture and AI, cutting in-house staff
Intel embarks on major marketing overhaul under Lip-Bu Tan
Cloudflare CEO warns AI crawlers and summaries are eroding the internet's business model
Google now sends fewer visitors to websites, Prince pledges to fight the "existential threat" of AI
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $10
Unbeatable all-time low, available for a limited time
US tech czar warns China is only two years behind in semiconductor and chip design
Huawei's AI chip gains highlight China's growing capabilities
Microsoft begins cleanup of legacy drivers from Windows Update
Driver purge could leave old hardware behind
AMD's next-gen UDNA graphics cards will support up to 80 Gbps HDMI 2.2 connectivity
The new GPUs will debut in 2026
Microsoft Office is down to $45 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without breaking the bank, Microsoft Office 2021 is now available for just $45 – a significant price drop and the lowest we've seen this year.
The "USB killer" is dead: Apple drops FireWire support in macOS 26
The final nail in the coffin for FireWire
Astronomers capture ultra-detailed image of nearby Sculptor galaxy
The Sculptor galaxy is located 11 light-years from Earth
Adobe brings pro-level computational photography to iPhone users with Indigo
What just happened? Adobe has introduced Indigo, a new computational photography app for iPhone that aims to bring pro-grade image processing to everyday users. Developed by a team led by Marc Levoy, a pioneer in computational photography, Indigo is designed to push the boundaries of what smartphone cameras can achieve by leveraging advanced algorithms and years of research.
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF hits record-low price of $229
Intel's Core Ultra 7 265KF is a power-efficient and very capable CPU, well-suited for creators and productivity-focused users. While it lacks integrated graphics and isn't top-tier for gaming, it performs generally well for casual play. At $229, it offers strong value.
Are 16 billion compromised passwords really part of a newly discovered data breach?
The mother of all breaches could just be multiple pre-existing archives fused into one
YouTube creators unaware Google uses their videos to train AI
Google confirms AI training but offers no opt-out
Low-wage tech support workers become a new gateway for cyberattacks
Outsourced call centers emerge as a new cybercrime battleground
Arma 3 and War Thunder clips are being passed off as real airstrike footage in the Iran - Israel conflict
Would you be fooled?
Facepalm: It seems that wherever there is war in the world, there will also be clips of video games that people claim are real footage. Once again, this form of propaganda involves old favorites Arma 3 and War Thunder, with the Middle East conflict helping increase the spread.
Man falls for AI chatbot he created, proposes while partner looks on in disbelief
Human meets AI and falls for his own creation in a modern love story
Max now packs 50% more ads into its streams
It's not just Amazon ramping up the ads
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THIS WEEK IN AI
From MIT brain scans, to Pope Leo warnings, and marriage proposals
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WORKPLACE
Microsoft study: "infinite workday" is hurting productivity
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CONSOLES
Next-gen Xbox to support Steam, Epic, and more – consoles will run on AMD chips
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LAYOFFS
Intel to cut as many as 10,000 factory jobs, one of its largest-ever layoffs
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THE WEB
Thieves cut fiber lines in failed copper theft, causing Spectrum outage
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UP TO 52 CORES
Intel's Nova Lake-S CPUs to bring massive architectural overhaul
MIT brain scans suggest that using GenAI tools reduces cognitive activity
AI users displayed shorter memory and significantly fewer connections between regions of the brain
Why it matters: As the use of generative AI becomes increasingly common in education, law, politics, media, and other fields, many worry that reliance on the technology may reduce cognitive independence. A recent study from MIT strongly supports this concern, indicating that the use of digital tools significantly alters brain activity.
Scammers hijack real support pages to show fake phone numbers
Hackers are also manipulating Google ads to plant fake support numbers
Microsoft strengthens Windows 365 Cloud PCs with virtualization-based protection
New default settings disable file redirections and enable advanced security features
SpaceX Starship explodes during engine test, Musk shares preliminary investigation results
The rocket was being prepped for its tenth test flight
Microsoft to lay off thousands in July, but don't worry, AI's getting $80 billion
A different kind of AI/worker displacement
Neural Texture Compression demo shows it can do wonders for VRAM usage
Could this novel technique reshape the future of PC gaming?
Apple built a custom camera using iPhone tech to shoot real F1 races
Built to comply with F1 rules and regulations
How teachers are fighting AI cheating with handwritten work, oral tests, and AI
The machines are winning the classroom
Security may not be exciting, but AWS proves it's essential
At re:Inforce, AWS blends automation, AI, and usability in security
Netflix to offer live TV channels for the first time in deal with France's TF1
As traditional broadcasters lose ground, Netflix blurs the line between streaming and TV
Elon Musk responds to report that xAI is burning through $1 billion a month
Musk was uncharacteristically subdued this time
Texas Instruments unveils $60 billion 'historic' plan to expand US chipmaking
Company to build or expand seven fabs across Texas and Utah, creating up to 60,000 jobs
Modder runs AMD FSR 4 on unsupported Radeon 7000 series GPUs, performance lags behind FSR 3.1
Delivers improved image quality while outperforming native resolution
Pope Leo XIV warns of AI risks, urges action to protect human dignity
The new pope says tech cannot regulate itself, urges outside oversight of AI
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