Google has released a major security update addressing a whopping 107 vulnerabilities in Android. Two of the flaws are already being exploited in limited attacks. Users should check for updates immediately.
Amazon has quickly removed an “AI beta” English dub for the classic anime Banana Fish following intense criticism from viewers. The move highlights the growing tension between streamers experimenting with AI and audiences who fiercely defend human creative roles.
According to CNBC’s Investing Club, Jim Cramer issued a buy call for Meta Platforms. The trigger was a reported “Code Red” memo from OpenAI’s Sam Altman, which shifts focus to improving ChatGPT and pauses initiatives like advertising.
Researchers at Cornell have developed the darkest fabric ever reported, with an average light reflectance of just 0.13%. The technique, inspired by the feathers of riflebirds, uses a two-step dye and plasma-etching process. They’ve already used it to make a dress and filed for a patent.
Microsoft is adding a “streaming” feature to Notepad in Windows 11, making its Copilot AI type out responses character by character. The update mimics the ChatGPT experience and will debut on new Copilot+ PCs before coming to other systems.
Norton has entered the AI browser wars with Neo, a “zero-prompt” browser built on security. It proactively offers summaries and suggestions instead of waiting for user queries. The goal is to offer a calmer, more predictable alternative to agentic browsers.
Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, and it has a killer feature for productivity. It’s the first Galaxy phone that can run Samsung’s full DeX desktop interface directly on its own large, foldable display.
Milan-based Bending Spoons is acquiring the event platform Eventbrite in an all-cash deal worth about €430 million. The move continues the Italian company’s aggressive strategy of buying and holding well-known digital brands.
In a move driven by skyrocketing memory prices, Raspberry Pi is increasing the cost of its popular single-board computers. The company is introducing a new, more affordable 1GB variant of the Raspberry Pi 5 for $45, even as it raises prices on other models.
Apple’s head of AI, John Giannandrea, is retiring and will be replaced by former Microsoft VP Amar Subramanya. The shakeup comes as SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son admits to “crying” over selling a $5.83 billion Nvidia stake to fund investments like OpenAI.
