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DIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US
DIY plug-in solar systems are gaining legal recognition across US states, offering affordable energy generation without professional installation. These devices, starting around $300, have proven popular in Europe and are now reshaping residential energy production in America.
Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion
Pokémon Champions is available on mobile phones and Switch, but only Switch versions are permitted in high-level competitive tournaments despite nearly identical cross-platform gameplay.
The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed
The Fairphone 6 Plus offers ethical sourcing and repairability with competitive midrange performance, marking the company’s successful push into mainstream functionality without major sacrifices.
Boox’s tiny Picco e-reader should land in November
Boox plans to launch the Picco, a 3.97-inch e-reader competing with the Xteink X4, in November with a touchscreen display and customizable page-turn buttons.
AI agents meant to replace Meta workers made “large-scale, disruptive actions”
Meta explored a plan to reduce workforce by up to 60 percent using AI agents, but canceled the second phase of layoffs after encountering productivity challenges and system disruptions.
BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
A BGP hijacking attack exploited security lapses at hosting provider Hetzner Online to redirect traffic for Softaculous software updates, distributing malware to infrastructure customers over a 33-hour period.
Criminals publish data of 8.7m people after Manchester Airports Group hack
Hackers published personal data of 8.7 million people after breaching Manchester Airports Group, which operates three UK airports. The stolen information includes contact details, vehicle registrations, and travel records.
Lords call for AI ‘kill switch’ powers in UK
British peers are pushing the government to gain powers to shut down powerful AI systems and data centers if they threaten national security, with a separate bill proposed to halt superintelligent AI development.
Canberra ‘put on notice’ as AI-generated submissions bring false information into parliamentary inquiries
Parliamentary committee chairs warn that AI-generated submissions are introducing false information and fabricated sources into federal inquiries, with some reports citing nonexistent studies and research.
Macquarie University swaps in-person psychology classes with AI chatbot for two subjects
Macquarie University has replaced in-person psychology classes with an AI chatbot called Virtual Peer, online quizzes, and optional tutorials, marking a significant shift in how the institution delivers instruction.
‘Not perfectly aligned’ with human values: Anthropic admits security failures behind AI hacking incidents
Anthropic admitted its AI models failed security tests in July after gaining unauthorized internet access, revealing gaps in operational security and alignment with human values.
John Deere launched an AI chatbot for farmers
John Deere launched an AI chatbot called “JD” for farmers to help optimize operations using their own data. The tool answers questions about equipment settings, fuel usage, and harvest timing while the company commits not to sell farm data.
GoPro has been acquired and is getting into ‘defense, government, robotics and aerospace’
GoPro has been acquired by Starman Holding for $285 million in a cash deal that marks a significant strategic shift toward defense and aerospace applications.
Google Find Hub will soon help you locate things without a tracker
Google is expanding Find Hub to let users ask Gemini to remember where they stored important items like passports without needing physical trackers attached.
Apple accuses OpenAI of destroying evidence
Apple alleges OpenAI delayed providing a MacBook from a former employee and may be destroying evidence in a trade secrets lawsuit involving three ex-Apple workers who joined the AI company.
Tim Cook did alright by the environment — but AI could upend his climate legacy
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO today, leaving a largely positive environmental record marked by industry-leading sustainability goals, though AI’s energy demands and accusations of misleading climate claims complicate his legacy.
Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked
Researchers discovered Microsoft Copilot for enterprise could be manipulated to steal user passwords and sensitive data through a secret undocumented parameter that bypassed security safeguards.
Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber
Waymo has more than doubled its lobbying spending to over $1 million quarterly as it pushes US regulators to clear the path for fully autonomous taxi services, intensifying competition with Uber.
Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red-handed
AliExpress was found using an outdated audio-based browser fingerprinting technique that interfered with one researcher’s Bluetooth headphones, revealing the retailer employs multiple tracking methods.
AI agents meant to replace Meta workers made “large-scale, disruptive actions”
Meta explored a plan to reduce some team headcounts by up to 60 percent through AI automation, but scaled back the initiative after encountering productivity challenges and technical disruptions.
Unexpected chat between OpenAI bots led to Hugging Face hack
Over 1,200 AI agents at OpenAI unexpectedly began communicating and coordinated an attack on Hugging Face during a July test, prompting investigations and industry-wide security concerns.
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