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Experts cast doubt on Anthropic report detailing how AI has altered work at the company
Anthropic released a report claiming AI agents have transformed its workforce, but researchers question the company’s motives ahead of its potential IPO and dispute conclusions about AI’s employment impact.
‘Black October’: cybersecurity experts sound the alarm over new era of AI-enabled hacking
Cybersecurity leaders warn that AI-powered vulnerability discovery will create a surge of unpatched security flaws, with a critical PHP coding flaw affecting millions of websites discovered this week.
iPhone Duo owners report cracks in Apple’s first foldable handset
Apple confirmed that a small number of iPhone Duo foldable devices are experiencing inner display cracks shortly after purchase, offering replacements through AppleCare.
What is it like to work when your co-workers are AI agents?
AI agents are becoming workplace collaborators at startups, with some companies maintaining ratios of over 100 agents to 15 human employees, though concerns about job displacement and customer alienation persist.
Waymo’s next robotaxi is a purpose-built Toyota bZ4X
Waymo announced it will deploy purpose-built Toyota bZ4X electric vehicles as robotaxis in Tokyo, with sensors and computers integrated during manufacturing at Toyota’s Japanese plant.
This electric screwdriver uses a camera and AI to figure out what bit you need
Arrowmax’s new electric screwdriver uses an embedded camera and AI to identify screw types and sizes, automatically selecting appropriate torque settings to prevent damage during fastening operations.
Rivian’s autonomy gamble faces its first real test
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe emphasized the company’s autonomous vehicle ambitions during an earnings call, with plans to deploy hands-free driving technology to employees and customers over the next two years.
Starbucks wants to use AI to show you a ‘personalized digital menu’ at the drive-thru
Starbucks is exploring AI-powered personalized digital menus for drive-thru customers, with testing beginning in 2027, mirroring similar initiatives at competitors like McDonald’s and Taco Bell.
Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey
A survey shows 90 percent of VMware users are exploring alternatives, primarily due to licensing cost increases following Broadcom’s acquisition, with organizations seeking to reduce vendor dependency and multi-vendor strategies.
Meta discussed ‘whisper strategy’ against social media critic Jonathan Haidt, files show
Meta staff discussed a “whisper strategy” to undermine influential academic Jonathan Haidt, whose work on social media’s mental health impacts has driven global regulatory efforts, according to court documents.
Apple’s new laptop supports one of the coolest features for color pros
Apple’s new MacBook Pro features PROLED XDR Display technology and is the first laptop to support Apple CMF 2026 color modes, offering improved color accuracy for professional users through advanced color-matching functions.
Reddit will force everyone to log in
Reddit will begin requiring users to log in, starting with testing in select non-US markets in the coming months. The change aims to combat unauthorized data access and scraping while improving ad targeting.
PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
PC shipments fell approximately 20 percent in Q3 2026, marking the steepest decline since Q1 2023, according to analysts tracking the industry.
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
Hackers exploited outdated refrigeration controllers at approximately 700 French supermarkets, causing food spoilage and fires across multiple European countries through basic security oversights.
Enterprises keep buying software upgrades that IT thinks will make things worse
A survey of IT leaders at large enterprises found that companies spend 28 percent of software budgets on unwanted upgrades they believe will harm performance, citing limited negotiating leverage with vendors.
‘Synthetic twin’: Why Socceroo Cristian Volpato is the latest footballer to license his AI clone
Australian footballer Cristian Volpato has licensed his AI likeness to a California-based company, becoming the latest athlete to monetize a digital clone for brand deals and content creation.
Google says its investments in AI are driving more searches
Alphabet reported Q3 2026 earnings showing AI investments are driving search growth at its highest rate in five years, with consolidated revenues reaching $127.6 billion.
Readwise is taking on Kindle and Kobo for ebook supremacy
Readwise has launched Readwise Books, a new ebook platform competing with Kindle and Kobo that combines book purchasing with social reading features and reading analytics.
Akai is embracing vibe-coded mods with an open-source MPC
Akai is providing early access to its unreleased MPC Sample Key device to the modding community, featuring open-source firmware that enables developers to create custom synths and operating systems.
A hacker stole more than 40,000 DHS employee records
A hacker accessed personal information for more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security employees, including staff from ICE and CBP, through a compromised identity management service.
Adam Mosseri says negativity around AI is ‘going to get worse’
Instagram head Adam Mosseri acknowledged growing negativity surrounding AI, stating frustration and anger about the technology will likely intensify over the coming years, particularly among creative professionals.
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