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Watch Out for This Blue Badge on The Next Smart Home Device You Buy

If you see the new 'Product Security Verified Mark' on a device, it means that the product meets the Connectivity Standards Alliance's basic data security requirements.

By Rob Pegoraro

Nvidia's GR00T Model Tries To Make Humanoid Robots Real

The company's 'GR00T' model is designed to power general purpose robots, enabling them to understand human language and emulate human movements.

By Michael Kan

Meet Nvidia's Blackwell GPU, a Chip To Supercharge AI Training

The Blackwell GPUs promise to perform seven to 30 times better than the company's H100 GPUs, which have been fueling the generative AI boom.

By Michael Kan

Honor's Porsche-Inspired Magic 6 RSR Phone Races Into China First

The high-end phone is currently only available in China for RMB 9,999, or approximately $1,389.

By Sarah Lord

Audi Q6 e-Tron Runs on Porsche Battery With 21-Min Charging, 388-Mile Range

The 800-volt platform powering the German automaker's latest electric SUV will represent a 'technological leap' forward for EV charging when it hits US soil later this year, Audi says.

By Emily Dreibelbis

SNK Tips 'Fatal Fury: City of Wolves' for Early Next Year

The Japanese video game maker is also showing off more characters for the fighting game, which will be the first Fatal Fury title in over 26 years.

By Michael Kan

Roblox Launches New Generative AI Texture and Avatar Tools for Creators

Roblox players can quickly turn text prompts into new fashion looks and playable avatars.

By Kate Irwin

YouTube Forces Video Creators to Disclose AI-Generated Content

The new rules require YouTube uploaders to disclose when their videos contain AI-generated effects, like voice cloning or face swapping. The videos will then receive a label.

By Michael Kan

Malware Hits Fujitsu, Possibly Stealing Customer Data

The malware was found on several company computers, the Japanese firm reports. Fujitsu provides IT services across the globe, including to governments.

By Michael Kan

SpaceX Is Building US Spy Satellites in $1.8 Billion Contract, Alarming China

SpaceX reportedly has a massive Starshield satellite contract with the US National Reconnaissance Office. A Chinese military account calls it an example of 'double standards.'

By Kate Irwin

Hackers Reportedly Hijack Apex Legends Tournament to Deploy Cheats

Apex Legends esports organizers confirm its North American esports finals were 'compromised.'

By Kate Irwin

Google's Gemini May Power Upcoming iPhone AI Features

Apple is reportedly in talks with Google to explore licensing Gemini for its iPhone. It's also spoken with OpenAI.

By Kate Irwin

Sweepstakes: Rate Your Broadband ISP to WIN

You could potentially snag $250 when you rate your high-speed internet provider at home (and if you control the ISP at work, there as well).

Qualcomm's More Affordable Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Still Boasts AI Smarts

The new processor sacrifices some of the power found on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but still promises many of the AI, gaming, sound, and camera upgrades found on its more powerful sibling.

By Sarah Lord

ASCII Art Can Be Used To Generate Harmful Responses From AI Chatbots

Researchers were able to fool five different chatbots with the images

By Emily Price

FTC Launches Inquiry Into Reddit's API Deals

The move comes just days before the site's long-awaited IPO

By Emily Price

Soon Android's 'Find My Device' Feature Might Work When Your Phone Is Off

Google is reportedly prepping the feature to launch with Android 15

By Emily Price

Apple Will Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over AirTag Safety

The plaintiffs argue that AirTags have become the weapon of choice for stalkers

By Emily Price

The PS5 Pro May Arrive This Holiday Season

The updated console is reportedly 45% faster than the PS5

By Emily Price

Games Are Coming to LinkedIn

No, not mind games from potential employers. The puzzle-based games might let you compete against the office next door in something other than softball.

By Emily Price