In a decisive move to protect viewer feeds and advertiser dollars, YouTube has updated its monetization guidelines to strip cash flow from low-quality, AI-generated material. The streaming giant is refining the rules governing its lucrative YouTube Partner Program (YPP) to specifically target “inauthentic content” designed solely for low-effort content farming. Rather than banning artificial intelligence […]
| News | July 20 |
NVIDIA has introduced Synthetic Video Detector, an AI tool that detects AI-generated videos with up to 92% accuracy in milliseconds.
| News | July 20 |
Researchers have demonstrated GhostWriter, a new attack that secretly injects false memories into AI agents, influencing future responses and autonomous actions.
| News | July 19 |
The Vivo X300 FE was launched alongside the X300 Ultra. The FE has been with us for some time now and it may be the best compact Android flagship right now.
| Phones | July 19 |
Experts say over-the-air vehicle updates are transforming the auto industry while creating new cybersecurity and national security risks that governments can no longer ignore.
| Cars | July 19 |
Pinball Map is a free, community-powered app that helps players locate pinball machines at arcades, bars, restaurants and other venues worldwide.
| News | July 18 |
Apple has removed several AI nudify apps after legal action accused the company of allowing deepfake pornography tools to remain on the App Store.
| Phones | July 18 |
BTS member J-Hope's latest Instagram Story appears to show Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8, just days before the company's Galaxy Unpacked event.
| Phones | July 17 |
ClickLock is a new macOS malware that repeatedly kills system processes and tricks victims into entering their login password to steal sensitive data.
| News | July 17 |
Google has reportedly delayed Gemini 3.5 Pro after the AI model failed to meet internal coding goals, raising concerns about its pace in the AI race.
| Phones | July 17 |
Google is testing voice customization for Gemini, letting users adjust energy, warmth, formality and speaking speed for a more personalized AI assistant.
| News | July 17 |
Northwestern engineers built a spinning drone that exploits motion blur, making it about ten times less visible than conventional drones.
| News | July 16 |
Google AI Mode now connects with Calendar, letting Search create events and deliver responses tailored to your schedule and availability.
| Phones | July 16 |
Harvard researchers created programmable knitted fabric that changes shape, acts as electronic switches, and could power the next generation of wearable technology.
| News | July 16 |
AI opponents in gaming boosted player confidence, increased playtime by 50 percent, and encouraged more people to team up with friends, according to new research.
| News | July 16 |
Experts and smartphone makers warn that putting an overheating phone in the fridge can cause condensation, leading to internal damage that may cost far more than overheating itself.
| Phones | July 14 |
Penn State researchers have created a washable paint-on tattoo that monitors heart, brain and muscle activity, offering a colorful alternative to bulky wearable health sensors.
| News | July 14 |
Anthropic is offering paid Claude subscribers free access to Claude Fable 5 until July 19, after which continued use will require separate usage credits.
| News | July 12 |
Cybercriminals are cloning trusted news websites using AI-generated content to promote fake investment schemes, making it harder than ever to distinguish legitimate journalism from scams.
| News | July 12 |
Researchers have unveiled a floating AI robot inspired by Studio Ghibli that glides silently through the air, offering a safer and more approachable vision for future AI companions.
| News | July 12 |
Governments worldwide are introducing or considering social media bans for children, as concerns over mental health, online safety, and addictive algorithms continue to reshape digital policy.
| News | July 12 |
Christopher Nolan says avoiding smartphones helps protect the quiet moments where his best ideas emerge, even if living without one has become increasingly inconvenient.
| News | July 12 |
AI detectors are struggling against increasingly realistic deepfakes. Researchers say people can dramatically improve their ability to identify fake AI faces through structured training and pattern recognition.
| News | July 11 |
The music industry wants Spotify and Apple Music to label AI-generated songs, giving listeners greater transparency as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in music production.
| News | July 11 |
GWM has upgraded its Beetle-inspired Ora Ballet Cat with a more powerful electric motor, a higher top speed, and a possible new name as it prepares the EV for a relaunch.
| Cars | July 11 |
Letterboxd is reportedly exploring a sale, with Netflix, Sony Pictures, Paramount Skydance and several investment firms said to be interested in acquiring the popular movie social network.
| News | July 10 |
Samsung Display has introduced OBLYX, its first OLED gaming laptop brand, as it looks to capitalize on the rapidly growing demand for premium gaming displays, particularly in China.
| News | July 10 |
Netflix is reportedly considering live channels, bundled streaming subscriptions, and more live content as it looks to reverse slowing viewer engagement despite strong subscriber growth.
| News | July 9 |
OpenAI's new ChatGPT Chrome extension brings context-aware AI directly into your browser, challenging Google's Gemini Side Panel with webpage summaries, explanations, and task automation.
| News | July 9 |
DuRoBo has introduced Moodi, a lightweight Bluetooth remote that lets users turn pages, browse documents, and control media without touching their device.
| News | July 9 |
Researchers at Nagoya University have developed transparent nanosheet sensors that can detect RGB light in a single pixel, potentially enabling smaller, sharper, and more efficient cameras.
| News | July 9 |
An AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PC running SteamOS 3.8 outperformed Valve's Steam Machine across multiple games, though its significantly higher price limits its appeal.
| News | July 9 |
Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first electric SUV, betting on premium craftsmanship and fast charging despite slowing demand across the luxury EV segment.
| Cars | July 6 |
America's 250th anniversary time capsule includes an iPhone 17 Pro Max, an AI-generated prediction, and dozens of historic artifacts to represent life in 2026.
| Phones | July 5 |
Real-world data shows modern EV batteries retain most of their range after hundreds of thousands of miles, easing one of the biggest concerns surrounding electric vehicle ownership.
| Cars | July 5 |
A KAIST study reveals AI agents consume dramatically more energy than conventional AI, highlighting a growing challenge for data centers and future AI infrastructure.
| News | July 5 |
Security researchers say an autonomous AI agent carried out a complete ransomware attack, adapting to failures and executing the intrusion with minimal human intervention.
| News | July 5 |
The Washington Post revisited a 1976 feature predicting life in 2026, revealing how accurately it foresaw smartphones, solar energy, gene editing, and other technological breakthroughs.
| News | July 5 |