This experiment shows how easy it is to poison an open-weight AI model for under $100

A cybersecurity researcher poisoned an open weight AI model for under $100 in about an hour, exposing how easily these increasingly popular systems can be secretly compromised without detection.

Manisha Priyadarshini     6 days ago

Asus’ powerful new gaming laptop with a 240Hz Mini LED display makes its global debut

The 2026 ROG Strix G18 is now available globally with up to RTX 5080 graphics and a 240Hz Mini LED display.

S. Kumar Manglam     July 18

Every app on my phone has decided I need AI, and none of them bothered to ask

Every app wants to become an AI app, even when users keep dismissing the invitation. Somehow, software that promises to understand us still can’t remember when we’ve said no.

Paulo Vargas     July 18

Shopping for Back-to-school? These are the gaming laptops I’d recommend

Looking for a gaming laptop for college? These five Back-to-School picks balance performance, productivity, and long-term value for students and gamers alike.

Varun Mirchandani     July 18

Google’s AI just recreated the best goal ever by Pele that was never actually filmed

Google used live stadium capture, and combined it with archival material to bring Pele's legendary goal to life. The Veo video engine, Gemini Omni, and Nano Banana Pro AI tools tagged alongside in the journey to revive a lost marvel.

Nadeem Sarwar     July 17

What Features Matter Most in a Printer for a Small Business or Home Office?

Shopping for a home office printer? Learn which features matter most, from fast printing and wireless connectivity to scanning, security, and color output.

DT Staff     July 17

OpenAI patches ChatGPT desktop after user backlash over its recent redesign

OpenAI fixed its confusing ChatGPT redesign, restoring conversation history, syncing chats across devices, and simplifying mode switching for users everywhere.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 17

What Makes a Laser Printer Better for Small Business Workflows?

Choosing a printer for your business? Learn why laser printers outperform inkjets for speed, reliability, security, and high-volume office printing.

DT Staff     July 17

I found five mechanical keyboards I’d happily recommend for Back-to-School

Looking for the best Back-to-School mechanical keyboard? These five picks offer the perfect mix of comfort, performance, and everyday reliability.

Varun Mirchandani     July 17

HP fined millions of dollars for acting like a cartel over ink and PCs

A competition regulator says HP dictated reseller bids, restricted participation, and helped coordinate government sales of PCs and printer supplies, resulting in penalties near $15 million.

Vikhyaat Vivek     July 17

Sega’s Virtua Fighter Crossroads is coming to Nvidia’s wild new RTX Spark PCs

Sega is bringing Virtua Fighter Crossroads to Nvidia’s Arm-based RTX Spark laptops and compact desktop PCs.

S. Kumar Manglam     July 17

How Do Ink Tank Printers Reduce Printing Costs Over Time?

Wondering if an ink tank printer is worth it? Learn how refillable ink systems lower printing costs, reduce cartridge replacements, and save money over time.

DT Staff     July 17

Lenovo’s new gaming laptop is the first to feature a 240Hz inkjet-printed OLED display

Lenovo’s new Legion R9000P is the first laptop to feature an inkjet-printed OLED display, offering a 240Hz refresh rate and over 99% DCI-P3 coverage.

S. Kumar Manglam     July 17

This new Mac malware won’t let you use your computer until you surrender your password

ClickLock is a new macOS malware that repeatedly kills system processes and tricks victims into entering their login password to steal sensitive data.

Moinak Pal     July 17

1Password lets Claude inside your accounts without handing over the keys

1Password can now sign Claude into websites without exposing passwords or one-time codes, but the protection ends after login when the AI begins operating inside your account.

Paulo Vargas     July 17

New open-weight AI from China is toppling the best of OpenAI and Claude Fable

Moonshot’s 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 comes close to Fable 5 and GPT 5.6 Sol in several benchmarks, while remaining open weight.

S. Kumar Manglam     July 17

Gemini could finally let you choose how friendly it sounds

Google is testing voice customization for Gemini, letting users adjust energy, warmth, formality and speaking speed for a more personalized AI assistant.

Moinak Pal     July 17

ChatGPT will now remind teens to take breaks and give parents more controls

OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT's teen safety features with age prediction, break reminders, and stronger parental controls, while defending why teens deserve AI access at all.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 16

ChatGPT’s new search tool saves you from digging through old chats, files, and images

No more digging through months of ChatGPT history, this new sidebar search finds chats, files, and images in seconds, with filters to narrow results.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 16

You can now link your favorite apps to AI Mode in Google Search to get things done

Google Search's AI Mode can now connect to apps like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube Music to complete tasks for you.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 16

You can now edit videos in Google Vids by simply describing the changes

Google has added Gemini Omni and personal avatars to Vids, giving paid users new ways to create, edit, and present videos without traditional editing tools.

S. Kumar Manglam     July 16

NotebookLM just got a new name and a serious upgrade for Google AI Pro subscribers

Google has rechristened NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook, and the rebrand comes with an expansion of the upgrades that debuted on the Ultra tier last month.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 16

Meta AI will bring parents into the loop when teens mention self-harm

Meta is adding parental alerts and human review to sensitive AI conversations involving teens who may be at risk of self-harm.

S. Kumar Manglam     July 16

Apple’s 2026 Back to School promo saves you up to $150 on a new Mac or iPad

Apple's 2026 Back to School promotion brings back gift cards worth up to $150, but its cheapest Mac and iPad aren't part of the deal.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 16

OpenAI made a tiny $230 keyboard that lets you turn up an AI’s brainpower

OpenAI and Work Louder built a $230 mini keyboard that gives Codex users physical shortcuts, live agent status lights, and a dial for adjusting how hard the AI thinks.

Paulo Vargas     July 16

Google rejects alarming report that says its Search AI tools are unsafe for kids

Google disputes a child-safety assessment of AI Overviews and AI Mode, arguing that its testing was unrealistic. The report documents troubling responses and questions whether parents have enough control over Search.

Paulo Vargas     July 16

Google’s AI search just failed a major kids’ safety test, and it’s kind of alarming

A new Common Sense Media report says Google's AI Overview and AI Mode fail kids in crisis, hand out deepfake tips, andcan't even agree with themselves half the time.

Rachit Agarwal     July 16

What should you look for in a printer for high-volume home printing?

Printing regularly at home? Learn what features matter most, why ink tank printers make sense, and which HP Smart Tank model best fits your needs.

DT Staff     July 16

This AI doesn’t just translate languages, it invents brand-new ones

Forget Google Translate, this AI tool invents languages nobody has ever spoken, sounds, grammar, and all.

Rachit Agarwal     July 15

South Korea wants to give every citizen free, unlimited access to its own AI chatbot

South Korea plans to give every citizen free, unlimited access to a domestically powered AI chatbot, with a September beta and a separate agent designed to help people navigate government services.

Paulo Vargas     July 15

Falling in love with a chatbot is now off limits for kids in China

China has banned emotional AI relationships involving minors as regulators try to curb chatbot dependency and address the country's record low birthrate.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 15

Russian hackers keep finding their way into critical networks through neglected routers

Russian state-backed hackers are exploiting neglected routers to access critical infrastructure networks, prompting agencies worldwide to urge organizations to replace outdated equipment and tighten basic network security.

Paulo Vargas     July 15

Canva Code 2.0 just made vibe coding way less intimidating for everyone

Canva Code 2.0 is here, letting anyone build apps, websites, and interactive experiences using plain language, all inside the Canva editor you already know.

Rachit Agarwal     July 14

Windows users can finally pick when updates stop with Microsoft’s latest patch

Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday update lets you pause Windows Update for up to 35 days, adds Point-in-time Restore, and refreshes Widgets and Accessibility.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 14

Can AI audiobooks narrate better than humans? This study says many listeners think so

A surprising new study shows people rate AI narrated audiobooks as more engaging and higher quality than human ones.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 14

Gemini can make sense of the world around you, but don’t let it observe your children just yet

Researchers tested Gemini 2.5 Pro on parent-child interaction videos and found AI is reliable at observation but falls short when making expert-level judgments about child communication.

Manisha Priyadarshini     July 14

Satechi’s color-matched MacBook Neo accessories are just too pretty to ignore

Satechi has just launched a magnetic port hub for the MacBook Neo, alongside a USB-C version that sits flush with the laptop's chassis and a mouse. All of them are pretty affordable and come in fantastic shades.

Nadeem Sarwar     July 14

ChatGPT’s hiking advice left two hikers stranded on a mountain in Poland

Two hikers needed a helicopter rescue after ChatGPT directed them onto a mountain traverse either had the skills to cross.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 14