YouTube star MrBeast has joined a growing list of prominent figures speaking out against the rapid rise of AI content. In a recent X post, he warned that the surge of AI-generated videos could negatively impact the livelihoods of millions of creators who rely on platforms like YouTube and TikTok......
ChatGPT now lets you use apps like Expedia, Spotify, and Zillow directly in chat
Users can now access applications from well-known companies such as Booking.com, Expedia, Spotify, Figma, Coursera, Zillow, and Canva directly within ChatGPT. Instead of switching between different websites or apps, a user could ask ChatGPT to "find apartments in Seattle under $2,000" and instantly see an interactive map from Zillow embedded......
Discord says some user data exposed in third-party vendor breach
According to the company, an "unauthorized party" infiltrated the systems of the unnamed third-party vendor, accessing data related to users' interactions with Discord's customer support and trust & safety teams. Once the breach was detected, the vendor's access to Discord's ticketing system was revoked, and security reviews were initiated to......
It’s Prime Day in October: Our picks of the best tech deals are here
Amazon's October Prime Day is back – and it's bigger than ever. What started nearly a decade ago as a mid-year shopping experiment has grown into a twice-yearly retail event that tech lovers now plan around. This fall's 48-hour Prime Day runs for two days (Oct 7-8) across the US......
Unity patches 8-year-old security flaw affecting thousands of games
In June, security researchers discovered a potentially dangerous vulnerability in Unity-made games that has been unpatched for years. Unity Technologies has recently released patches and repair tools to address the flaw, though a complete fix for all affected games remains unlikely. Read Entire Article
Tiny lab-grown brains could help build the next generation of computers
At the FinalSpark laboratory, scientists are developing what they call "wetware" – computers built from networks of lab-grown neurons. The team starts with stem cells derived from human skin, purchased from a clinic in Japan. Donors remain anonymous, though volunteer demand is strong. Co-founder Fred Jordan told the BBC that......
Microsoft promises smarter Windows driven by NPU hardware
For Redmond, it all began with the Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera. Early on, Microsoft leveraged advanced artificial intelligence to perform complex tasks like altering perspective or reframing video. Critically, the jobs were performed locally using standalone hardware designed specifically for AI workloads. Using purpose-built hardware frees up other components......
WinDirStat lets you visualize and take control of your disk space for free
This lightweight yet feature-rich tool scans your drives and presents a colorful treemap that makes it obvious what's eating up space. You'll also see a detailed breakdown by file type, letting you dig in and clean up. WinDirStat remains one of the most effective free tools for optimizing disk usage....
Gmail gets end-to-end encryption – but only if you’re a Workspace user
Earlier this year, Google began testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) with Gmail business users. Google designed the feature to address the hassles of traditional E2EE exchanges while enhancing security and privacy. End-to-end encryption is now rolling out to all Gmail users, though a business Google Workspace account – and a few......
OpenAI, AMD strike landmark partnership worth tens of billions
OpenAI is partnering with Advanced Micro Devices in one of the largest semiconductor supply deals yet for AI data centers – a move that heightens competition with Nvidia in high-performance computing. Read Entire Article