OpenAI’s most powerful AI models turned off safety monitoring – then lied about it
The models Astra and Sol misinterpreted instructions during internal use, which has serious implications for alignment monitoring.
Hold onto your old HomePod – an upgrade is on the way
An upcoming update will bring new features to existing HomePods. Here’s what to know.
Chrome warns you about suspicious websites now – how to turn on Google’s new scam protection
Google’s browser will flash two types of warnings based on whether the site is deemed dangerous or just suspicious.
Amazon unveiled 5 new Blink cameras, including a 4K model that caught my eye
Five new Blink cameras are coming to the market, and the extended-range model has all my attention.
Exclusive: ServiceNow and Nvidia launch Arc, a new AI agent for enterprise
The two companies are trying to solve the AI agent security conundrum with multiple layers of real-time security checks.
Gemini on Android Auto can access my photos, emails, and calendar now – why I’m OK with that (mostly)
The latest Android Auto update lets the AI assistant tap into your Google services for context-based responses.
Latest Windows update disables key security setting – but there’s a workaround
A bug in Microsoft’s October Windows update prevents you from turning on a security setting that blocks malicious or suspicious apps. A Registry hack fixes the glitch.
TechPulse puts ZDNET and 5 other tech sites in one feed – for free
Choose which CNET Group publications appear in your feed, then catch up on news, reviews, and videos – without an algorithm deciding what you see.
How to find Flock cameras near you with MapQuest’s new ‘surveillance layer’
A name from the past is emerging again to help you stay out of sight of surveillance cameras.
Plug-in solar is legal in these 10 states now – how it could save you money
So-called balcony solar setups are becoming legal across the US. Here’s the latest.
Have a Meta business account? You’re consenting to AI scraping now, legal experts say
And there’s no opt-out available.
Want an iPhone Duo before 2027? Don’t preorder from Apple – try this instead
Estimates for Duo preorders are now showing a ship date of late January, marking a new wait time record for Apple and its customers.
Anthropic gives third-party auditors ’employee-like access’ in AI industry first
As AI labs continue to self-regulate, external evaluators play a crucial role in spotting risks.
Munich dumps proprietary for open source (again) – but no Linux desktop
Open source in the public sector doesn’t fail because of technical issues. It fails because it’s not aligned with the political agenda
How many jobs is your state losing to AI? This dashboard tracks the cuts – and the cost
CAIS’ Wage Loss Dashboard puts AI-related job cuts into dollars and cents.
Nvidia’s new Nemotron 3.5 Super VL is another step forward for US open-weight AI
Nvidia’s new models join a wave of open-weight releases from US labs on the heels of the Hugging Face hack.
Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook is days away – with another OLED surprise
Apple reportedly set a date to unveil its new touchscreen MacBooks. Here’s what else we expect.
Renting? These 2 new Apple smart home devices are worth your money (and these 5 are not)
Eyeing Apple’s new Home Collection products? Renters should check their lease agreement before installing.
Google’s new Universal Cart tracks prices on items you want now – plus 3 other tricks
Google unveiled two new shopping tools ahead of the holiday buying season. Here’s what to know.
Windows update patches a whopping 1,400 security bugs – including 2 zero days
This month’s update also marks the first official one for Windows 11 26H2 and the end of support for Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro.