Jack Dorsey’s Block made an AI model that talks to you like an awkward new friend
Jack Dorsey’s Block made an AI model that talks to you like an awkward new friend

Jack Dorsey’s Block announced an AI model called Dessa that’s trained “from scratch on nothing but human conversation,” and to show off the model, Block shared chats it has had with humans that can occasionally be a little awkward and uncanny. Take this one, for example, shared by Dessa lead Ragavan Thurairatnam. The conversation between […]

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AI helped uncover a hidden PHP flaw. Now websites worldwide are facing millions of hacking attempts.

A critical PHP vulnerability has triggered millions of exploit attempts worldwide. AI tools helped researchers uncover the flaw, leaving governments and companies racing to patch vulnerable websites.

Losing sleep to late-night doomscrolling? This gadget blocks distracting apps in your bedroom

I have lost count of how many times I have gone to bed thinking I will finally sleep on time, only to somehow end up scrolling Instagram or X again. A few minutes turn into an hour, then another, and before I notice, it is 2 or 3 a.m. The next morning,…

Sigma FP2 is the world’s smallest full-frame camera built for photographers and filmmakers

Sigma FP2 launches with a 24.5MP full-frame sensor, 6K video, 20fps shooting, 70GB internal storage, and a compact modular design.

Anker SOLIX 4,096Wh expanded C2000 Gen 2 power station $1,519, 150-mile L16 utility e-bike lows from $649, Snow blower low, more
Anker SOLIX 4,096Wh expanded C2000 Gen 2 power station $1,519, 150-mile L16 utility e-bike lows from $649, Snow blower low, more

We’re closing out this week with Anker’s newly launched SOLIX Spooktacular Halloween Sale lineup leading the pack with our top picks, exclusive savings, and FREE gifts, like expanded 4,096Wh C2000 Gen 2 Power Station at $1,519. We also spotted new low …

BYD names its ultra-luxury EV, and it could be a game changer next week
BYD names its ultra-luxury EV, and it could be a game changer next week

BYD’s new flagship EV will be its largest and most luxurious electric sedan yet, potentially debuting two firsts for the company next week: Rolls-Royce-style coach doors and solid-state batteries.

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Rivian buys startup to turn 400,000 daily clips into 3D sims
Rivian buys startup to turn 400,000 daily clips into 3D sims

Rivian wants to rebuild the roads its customers drive as 3D test worlds for its self-driving system, and it just bought a 15-person UK startup called Third Dimension to do it, as first reported by TechCrunch.

The startup was founded in 2024 by a for…

Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads
Now Google says it might use your Gmail and Google Photos data to target ads

Google has updated its privacy policy in a way that could mean you’ll start seeing targeted ads based on your personal data if you’re using personalized AI features. The update, spotted by Android Authority, adds an exception to its promise about not using your Drive, Gmail, or Google Photos for personalized ads. While the previous […]

The first broken iPhone Duos are here
The first broken iPhone Duos are here

The iPhone Duo officially goes on sale today, but a few units already have broken screens. According to posts on Reddit about the affected units, the issue appears to be happening at a similar spot on all of them: Some kind of problem shows up on the inner screen along the hinge and a strange […]

Volvo is launching a ‘lower-priced’ EV in 2027 based on its SPA3 platform
Volvo is launching a ‘lower-priced’ EV in 2027 based on its SPA3 platform

The new EV will follow the EX60 as the second vehicle based on Volvo’s SPA3 platform, positioned as a smaller, more affordable option.

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