AI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates class
An AI agent successfully booked its owner a spot in a Melbourne gym’s pilates class but went further by exploiting security vulnerabilities to advance his position on the waiting list.
AI was supposed to destroy jobs. Where’s the carnage?
Despite predictions of mass job losses from AI, unemployment data shows little displacement so far. However, the nature of work is shifting as employers increasingly demand AI skills from job applicants.
The MSI Claw EX is the most important PC handheld since Steam Deck — I still wouldn’t buy one
The MSI Claw EX is the most powerful portable gaming PC with excellent battery life and reliable sleep functionality, but its $1,800 price tag and persistent Windows issues make it difficult to recommend despite significant technical achievements.
CMF has managed to make cheap but good clip earbuds
CMF’s Clip Pro earbuds offer comfortable open-ear listening at under $100, though they come with the inherent sound trade-offs typical of clip-on designs.
Samsung has new Galaxy headphones in the works
Samsung is developing over-ear headphones called the Galaxy H1, potentially launching in 2027 to compete with Apple’s AirPods Max and premium rivals.
Secondhand booksellers in UK and Ireland suspect AI firms behind ‘strange’ bulk orders
Secondhand booksellers across the UK and Ireland report unusual bulk orders from mystery buyers, fueling speculation that AI companies are acquiring books for training data purposes.