Sam Altman Accused of ‘Psychologically Abusive’ Behavior
Ever since Sam Altman was fired by the OpenAI board two weeks ago, questions have swirled about what precipitated the drama.…
What’s Next for the iPad Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil
The iPad lineup is getting a major overhaul in 2024, with Apple introducing two new iPad Pro models and two new iPad Air models.…
EU agrees to landmark rules on artificial intelligence
Enlarge / EU Commissioner Thierry Breton talks to media during a press conference in June. (credit: Thierry Monasse | Getty Images)
European Union lawmakers have agreed on the terms for landmark legislation to regulate artificial intelligence, pushing ahead with enacting the world’s most restrictive regime on the development of the technology.
Apple appears to have quietly shut down Beeper Mini, surprising no one
Just a two days ago we told you about Beeper Mini, an Android app that sends iMessages. Unlike other services that route your messages to a Mac server farm (which requires them having your login token), Beeper claimed to have reverse-engineered Apple’s iMessage routing system and could trick the servers into thinking that a message was coming from a real Apple product.
Poor Things and 22 Other Frankenstein Adaptations in Pop Culture
There’d be no science fiction without a 19-year-old Mary Shelley in 1816 writing the tale of a scientist who their undead creature to life.…
You Can Pay for Extended Windows 10 Support, but Should You?
In a surprise move, Microsoft will allow Windows 10 users to continue getting updates for their systems. The catch is that you need to pay up to continue getting support, but is it worth doing?…
Revisiting the Ford Mustang Mach-E—how’s the pony EV doing 3 years later?
Enlarge / The Ford Mustang Mach-E is now in its third year of production, so it felt like a good idea to see how it's maturing.
EU reaches provisional agreement on AI Act, paving way for landmark law
Following a round of intense negotiations this week, lawmakers in Brussels have now reached a “provisional agreement” on the European Union’s proposed Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act).…
Did Apple shut down Beeper Mini? CEO seems to think so.
Less than three days ago, it looked like Android users would finally be able to pass under Apple’s blue-bubble radar without throwing privacy to the wind thanks to an app named Beeper Mini.…
FDA approves first CRISPR therapy—here’s how it works against sickle cell
Enlarge / This digitally colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) revealed some of the comparative ultrastructural morphology between normal red blood cells (RBCs), and a sickle cell RBC (left) found in a blood specimen of an 18-year-old female patient with sickle cell anemia.
The EU has reached a historic regulatory agreement over AI development
Following a marathon 72-hour debate, European Union legislators Friday have reached a historic deal on its expansive AI Act safety development bill, the broadest-ranging and far-reaching of its kind to date, reports The Washington Post.…
The EU Just Passed Sweeping New Rules to Regulate AI
The European Union agreed on terms of the AI Act, a major new set of rules that will govern the building and use of AI and have major implications for Google, OpenAI, and others racing to develop AI systems.…
Report: FAA should improve investigation process after a rocket launch goes awry
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has let launch providers conduct their own investigations in nearly every instance that a launch mishap has occurred since the start of the century — a practice that needs closer scrutiny, a federal watchdog said in a new report.…
Apple Computer Check Signed by Steve Jobs Sells for $46,000
A check signed by former Apple CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs sold for $46,063 at auction this week. Issued by "Apple Computer Company" in 1976, the $4.01 check was made out to electronics retailer RadioShack.…
Apple appears to have blocked Beeper Mini’s iMessage app in less than a week
Enlarge / Beeper Mini's promises of "Blue bubbles" on Android seemed to have been nixed by a certain Cupertino-based firm on Friday.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro Are at Their Lowest Price Right Now
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has been considered one of the best pairs of earbuds for those who stay active and want the confidence of a secure fit.…
HP printer app is installing on PCs whether they have HP printers or not
Enlarge / The HP LaserJet M106w is one of the printer models that is mysteriously appearing for some users in Windows 10 and 11.
James Gunn Has Found His DC Universe’s Mandatory Sean Gunn Role
Sean Gunn has been tapped to play Maxwell Lord in James Gunn’s new DC Universe.
Android iMessage app Beeper mini isn’t working, and Apple probably killed it
Just days after announcement, the Beeper app that (briefly) allowed for native iMessage communication on Android isn't working, and it appears that Apple already found a way to kill it.…
The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ Trailer Breaks Internet
This week's Out-of-Touch guide features one of the most viral videos of all time, the first trailer for RockStar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6.…
Apple Puts a Stop to Beeper Mini’s iMessage for Android Feature
Apple appears to have closed the loophole that Beeper Mini used to bring iMessage to Android, putting a stop to blue bubbles from Android devices.…
Video Friday: Floppybot
Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics.…
Should Section 230 Protect AI Companies From Being Sued Out of Existence?
Welcome to AI This Week, Gizmodo’s weekly deep dive on what’s been happening in artificial intelligence.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Plus: Neck and neck in every aspect
MediaTek's Dimensity 9000 Plus chipset was the company's big return to flagship chipsets in the west, and it was a long time coming.…
Beeper Mini Rules, But It Doesn’t Solve Android’s Messaging Problem
Note: As I was getting ready to publish this piece, Beeper’s servers began faltering. TechCrunch reports that Beeper Mini had lost access to Apple’s servers, though I’m still able to send text-based messages with a bit of delay.…
The Shocking Ending of Indiana Jones 5 Wasn’t Always What’s in the Movie
Indiana Jones movies always end with the impossible. Ghosts coming out of an ark, a rock healing a village, a cup granting immortality, aliens with crystal skulls.…
Apple exec departure leads to major iPhone, Apple Watch reshuffle
Enlarge / The iPhone 15 Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon)
According to a report in Bloomberg, Tang Tan, vice president of Product Design, is leaving Apple, and his departure heralds a shuffle of executives heading up some of the company's most important products.
Apple has seemingly found a way to block Android’s new iMessage app
It appears that Beeper Mini, an easy iMessage solution for Android, was simply too good to be true — or a short-lived dream, at least.…
The Secret Behind AI Drive-Thrus? It’s Humans Doing the Work.
Presto, the self-acclaimed “leader in drive-thru voice automation” wants artificial intelligence to take your order. The drive-thru AI company works with Carls Jr, Chili’s, and Del Taco, and it partially runs on ChatGPT.…