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Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 add on‑ear heart‑rate sensors that use photoplethysmography to capture pulse data during workouts and periodic checks. The earbuds work with an iPhone’s Health and Fitness apps, as well as third‑party fitness apps, to display live heart‑rate readings and calculate calories burned. Users can enable or disable the feature in the AirPods settings, view data on the lock screen, Health app, or ask Siri for a reading. Apple recommends a proper fit, warm ears, and regular cleaning to maintain accuracy, and notes that the feature requires an iPhone capable of iOS 26.Weiterlesen

Major AI companies are channeling resources into world models as large language model advances plateau. Runway introduced a video‑generation product that uses world models for real‑time gaming scenes. Niantic leverages data from its long‑running games, including Pokémon Go, to map millions of locations for its spatial AI platform. Nvidia’s Omniverse platform underpins physical AI efforts, aiming to boost robotics and simulation capabilities. Executives from Runway, Niantic, and Nvidia emphasize the strategic importance of these models for diverse industries, despite predictions that fully human‑level AI may still be years away.Weiterlesen

Industry leader Lutnick urged the United States to pressure Taiwan into moving 50 percent of its semiconductor production to U.S. facilities. Citing Taiwan’s current 95‑percent share of global chip supply, he argued that a security guarantee from Washington could ease Taiwan’s concerns about losing its “silicon shield.” Lutnick highlighted the $100 billion investment TSMC pledged for U.S. plants, the need for worker training, and the ongoing tension over talent and union issues. He framed the shift as a way to secure American consumption while maintaining reliance on Taiwan for the remaining advanced chips.Weiterlesen

X is contesting a Karnataka High Court ruling that would compel the platform to obey millions of takedown requests via the government‑run Sahyog portal, a system X describes as a censorship tool that bypasses judicial review. The company says the order threatens free expression and could expose platforms to criminal liability for non‑compliance. X’s appeal follows earlier disputes with Indian authorities, including challenges to block orders in 2024 and 2022 and a 2021 confrontation that saw officials threaten jail for Twitter employees.Weiterlesen

Meta has introduced revised guidelines for its AI chatbots aimed at preventing age‑inappropriate conversations with minors. The new guardrails, obtained by Business Insider, explicitly prohibit content that could enable or encourage child sexual abuse, romantic role‑play involving minors, or advice about intimate contact for users under the age of consent. The changes follow an August statement from Meta that corrected earlier policy language after a Reuters report and come as the FTC launches a formal inquiry into companion AI bots from multiple tech firms.Weiterlesen

Venture capital firms are targeting the $16 trillion services sector with a strategy that blends AI automation and roll‑up acquisitions. General Catalyst has earmarked $1.5 billion for a “creation” model that incubates AI‑native companies, then uses them to buy mature service firms and boost margins. Portfolio examples include Titan MSP, which received $74 million to develop AI tools and automate 38 percent of managed‑service tasks, and Eudia, a legal‑service platform that leverages AI for fixed‑fee contracts and has acquired Johnson Hanna. Other investors such as Mayfield and solo backer Elad Gil are backing similar approaches. A recent study warns of “workslop”—AI‑generated work that creates extra labor—potentially tempering margin gains, but proponents argue the model’s profitability and the need for specialized AI engineers make it a compelling new frontier for venture capital.Weiterlesen

Paid, the London‑based AI startup founded by former Outreach CEO Manny Medina, closed an oversubscribed $21.6 million seed round led by Lightspeed. The company introduces a results‑based billing model that lets AI agent creators charge customers based on the measurable value the agents deliver, rather than traditional per‑user or subscription fees. Early customers include sales‑automation platform Artisan and ERP vendor IFS. Investors such as Lightspeed, EQT Ventures, and FUSE participated, and the round pushes total capital raised to $33.3 million, with a valuation reported to be above $100 million.Weiterlesen

Apple is quietly testing a new internal chatbot named Veritas, designed to accelerate development and feedback for the next generation of Siri. Employees use the tool to ask questions, engage in back‑and‑forth dialogue, and revisit prior exchanges, mirroring the experience of consumer‑facing chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini. While Apple has not announced plans to release Veritas publicly, the company appears focused on refining Siri’s capabilities amid repeated delays and a lukewarm reception to its recent Apple Intelligence rollout. Analysts note that Apple may still lean on Google’s Gemini for broader AI‑powered search functions.Weiterlesen

Larry Ellison, the long‑time Oracle CEO, is building a massive media footprint. After decades of focusing on cloud and database services, the octogenarian has backed his children’s studios, merged Skydance with Paramount, and is linked to a potential U.S. TikTok partnership. The move signals a shift from technology to entertainment, while his history of aggressive tactics and political ties adds intrigue to the expanding empire.Weiterlesen

Selecting a laptop involves balancing price, operating system, size, screen quality, processor, graphics, memory, and storage. Buyers should assess their budget, decide between Windows and macOS, consider portability versus larger displays, and prioritize higher‑resolution screens for sharper visuals. Understanding CPU families—from Intel and AMD to Apple’s M‑series—helps match performance needs, while graphics choices hinge on integrated versus discrete GPUs. At least 16 GB of RAM is recommended for smooth multitasking, and solid‑state drives have become the storage standard. This guide distills these factors to aid consumers in making an informed purchase that will serve them for years.Weiterlesen

Meta has introduced stricter guidelines for its AI chatbots to prevent inappropriate conversations with minors. The new policies, obtained by Business Insider, define clear boundaries between acceptable and unacceptable content, explicitly prohibiting any material that could enable, encourage, or endorse child sexual abuse or romantic role‑play involving minors. While the bots may discuss topics such as abuse, they are barred from offering advice on intimate contact with a minor. The move follows regulatory scrutiny, including an FTC inquiry into AI companions across the industry.Weiterlesen

President Donald Trump briefly shared on Truth Social a video that appeared to be a Fox News segment featuring Lara Trump announcing a supposed MedBed hospital and national MedBed card system—both of which do not exist. The clip was later removed. Fox News confirmed the segment never aired, and observers noted the video was fully AI‑generated, including Trump’s dialogue in the Oval Office. MedBeds are an imagined medical device touted by conspiracy circles as a cure‑all. While some followers recognized the AI origin, many still interpreted the post as confirmation of the device’s reality. The White House is likely to downplay the incident.Weiterlesen

Ami Luttwak, chief technologist at Wiz, explains how the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is expanding the attack surface for cybercriminals. While AI helps developers ship code faster, it also creates shortcuts and insecure implementations that attackers exploit. Luttwak highlights recent supply‑chain breaches, including the compromise of a chatbot startup and a popular JavaScript build system, where AI‑driven tools were used to harvest credentials and infiltrate corporate networks. He urges organizations to embed security from day one, adopt rigorous compliance standards, and rethink every layer of defense as AI continues to evolve.Weiterlesen

Friend, a wearable AI startup, has poured more than $1 million into a massive subway advertising campaign across New York City. The effort features over 11,000 cards on train cars, 1,000 platform posters and 130 urban panels, creating a dominant visual presence in stations such as West 4th Street. CEO Avi Schiffman told Adweek the campaign is a high‑risk gamble aimed at sparking conversation about the device, which retails for $129. The ads have drawn mixed reactions, including vandalism and criticism from Wired, highlighting the tension between innovative AI products and public concerns about surveillance.Weiterlesen

In a federal antitrust trial over Google’s dominance in digital advertising, Judge Leonie Brinkema has centered the dispute on whether the company can be trusted to follow court orders. The Justice Department seeks a divestiture of Google’s AdX exchange and changes to its DoubleClick for Publishers (DFP) tool, arguing that the current setup harms publishers and advertisers. Google counters that the remedies are impractical and warns that the government overestimates the difficulty of restructuring its ad‑tech stack. The judge’s probing of trust may shape the final remedies and the future of Google’s ad‑tech business.Weiterlesen

Seoul has unveiled a sovereign AI program that funds five domestic firms—LG AI Research, SK Telecom, Naver Cloud, NC AI and Upstage—to build large language models optimized for Korean language and culture. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign AI services, improve data security, and position South Korea to compete with global players such as OpenAI and Google. Each company brings a distinct strategy, from hybrid reasoning models and telecom‑driven data pipelines to full‑stack cloud ecosystems and cost‑effective startup solutions.Weiterlesen

Telly provides a free 55‑inch 4K TV that includes a lower 10‑inch secondary display dedicated to ads, widgets, and a built‑in AI news anchor. Users must keep the device online and use it as their main television, or risk a return fee. The dual‑screen design constantly shows video ads, weather, stock tickers and a rotating news segment powered by an AI likeness of a TV personality. While the TV offers a soundbar, RGB lighting and a built‑in camera, privacy concerns arise from data collection about viewing habits and physical presence. Reviewers note decent picture quality but a cumbersome software experience and relentless advertising.Weiterlesen

Former Cold War shelters and abandoned mines are being transformed into high‑security data centers. Companies such as Cyberfort operate these subterranean facilities, offering protection against both cyber and physical threats. The hardened concrete walls, blast‑proof doors and strict access controls promise data survivability even in extreme scenarios. While the physical security is emphasized, the facilities also address regulatory concerns like data sovereignty and environmental impact by sourcing renewable energy and using closed‑loop cooling. The trend reflects growing anxieties over data loss and the need for resilient infrastructure.Weiterlesen

Google announced the arrival of its Gemini AI assistant on several Google TV devices, expanding voice search capabilities. Withings partnered with Clue to embed advanced menstrual cycle tracking into its ScanWatch 2. GoPro unveiled the Max2 360 camera, the Fluid Pro AI gimbal, and the lightweight Lit Hero action cam. IWC disclosed a collaboration with private space firm Vast for a new space‑watch collection. Bang & Olufsen introduced the premium Beo Grace earbuds priced at $1,500. Balmuda released the Toaster Pro with new cooking modes, and Shokz launched the OpenFit 2+ open‑ear buds featuring Dolby Audio. Each announcement highlights a blend of cutting‑edge technology and lifestyle integration.Weiterlesen

Amazon has broadened the range of voice commands available for its Alexa assistant, covering smart‑home control, media playback, scheduling, communication, shopping, and more. Users can now manage lighting, temperature, security devices, and appliances, while also issuing multi‑room music requests, controlling Fire TV, checking calendars, setting timers, and placing orders. The expanded command set includes natural‑language prompts such as implied requests and contextual actions, enhancing Alexa’s conversational abilities and making it a more versatile hub for daily routines.Weiterlesen