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Volvo XC40 PHEV is back with a new look, better sensors, and Gemini AI
Volvo is relaunching its plug-in hybrid XC40 with updated styling, Google’s Gemini AI integration, and enhanced safety sensors after discontinuing the model approximately three years ago.
Xbox picks up Kojima’s Physint after PlayStation dropped it
Xbox will publish Physint, an upcoming game from Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima, after PlayStation canceled the project following an unexpected June termination notice.
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver’s license was for sale
A data breach affecting over 153 million driver’s licenses has exposed high-resolution scans available on the dark web, according to a report. The FBI is investigating the incident, which may involve a third-party ID scanning service used by car rental and other businesses.
London’s first self-driving taxis for hire hit the streets
London’s first self-driving taxis launched on the Uber app, though only 15 Wayve vehicles are initially available, each still requiring a licensed human driver present.
Child sexual abuse survivor alleges Elon Musk’s AI chatbot used photos of her to generate new illegal images
A child sexual abuse survivor has sued Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging its Grok chatbot used her abuse photos to generate new illegal pornographic images depicting her.
‘We’re plausibly close to crossing the line’: are warnings of uncontrollable AI coming true?
OpenAI claims its newest AI model has reached artificial general intelligence, sparking concerns among safety experts and politicians about uncontrollable AI risks and cyber-attacks.
Hands-on with the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4
Apple unveiled the new Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 following its event today, with both models launching September 18th and preorders beginning immediately.
Apple’s new CEO introduces himself at annual showcase: ‘I continue to be inspired every single day’
Apple’s new CEO John Ternus made his public debut at the company’s annual showcase, introducing the iPhone Duo foldable phone and presenting himself with a casual, understated demeanor.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Our first hands-on impressions
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature variable-aperture camera lenses, enhanced manual controls, color-matched glass backs, and a smaller Dynamic Island capable of displaying three Live Activities simultaneously.
Trump administration sides with OpenAI in lawsuit against New York Times
The Trump administration filed a brief supporting OpenAI in a copyright lawsuit brought by the New York Times, arguing that using copyrighted content to train artificial intelligence constitutes fair use.
Online bookies accused of UK privacy breaches with use of cookie banners
A study found 86% of licensed British gambling websites appear to violate strict privacy rules governing customer data collection and tracking, with operators using dark patterns to manipulate consent decisions.
Meta bets on AI agent Muse to catch up in AI race
Meta unveiled Muse, a personal AI assistant available on iOS, Android, and via muse.ai, designed to handle everyday tasks like shopping and email. The product is free for most users, with paid subscription options coming later.
Rivian spinout Also apologizes for delays in shipping futuristic e-bikes
Also, Rivian’s e-bike spinoff, apologized for delays in delivering its TM-B electric bike, citing supply chain challenges and manufacturing complexities in a Reddit post to frustrated customers.
OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI claims to have solved a 90-year-old mathematics problem involving fluid dynamics using thousands of AI agents over 88 hours, though the solution has sparked controversy over methodology.
Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released 972 security patches this month, including 112 critical vulnerabilities, as the industry races to address flaws before anticipated AI-enabled attacks exploit them.
Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
Major companies are increasingly tying employee bonuses, promotions and job security to AI proficiency, raising questions about fairness and job redundancy as workers grapple with productivity gains that don’t translate to commensurate compensation.
Apple expected to unveil folding iPhone as new CEO takes center stage
Apple is expected to unveil its first folding iPhone at an event today, marking a major shift for the company and the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
More than 1 in 10 chance AI ‘could kill all humans,’ says Anthropic safety lead after colleague quits
A senior Anthropic safety researcher estimates over 10% chance AI could kill all humans by decade’s end, after a colleague quit over safety concerns at leading AI labs.
PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider
A PBS affiliate filed suit against Iron Mountain Data Centers to recover 50TB of archived TV content and videos after its cloud storage provider became defunct and unresponsive.
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
Dutch cybersecurity officials reported that a high-severity macOS vulnerability allowing remote code execution is being actively exploited to install cryptocurrency miners on exposed systems.
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order
Apple Maps renamed Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for US users following a Trump executive order, while the Canadian government and some competitors rejected the change.
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Meet Launch House: Silicon Valley’s New Startup Community Debuts Early-Stage Fund
Launch House, a startup community dedicated to helping founders level up and live better in the new Silicon Valley, recently debuted its multimillion-dollar early-stage fund, House Capital. Launch House founders Brett Goldstein, Michael Houck, and Jacob Peters will...