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A DIY enthusiast connected three existing security camera microphones to BirdNet-Go, an open-source, locally-run AI tool, to automatically identify bird species by song in real time. The system also picks up bats and frogs, runs entirely on local hardware without cloud services, and can send custom alerts—such as via Discord—when specific species are detected.
European regulators have designated ChatGPT as a search engine under EU digital regulations, placing it under stricter oversight requirements. Reddit and Roblox have also received similar classifications, bringing them under the same heightened regulatory scrutiny.
Verizon has introduced a new unlimited plan called Simplicity, priced at $45 a month with autopay, or $30 for customers who switch their number to Verizon. The plan includes unlimited data, 10GB of hotspot data, Canada and Mexico roaming, satellite texting, and unrestricted access to 5G Ultra Wideband speeds, with optional add-on bundles for streaming and other perks sold separately.
A 12-terabyte trove of Steam2-era content dating from 2003 to 2013 has appeared online, reportedly containing nearly every uploaded build for that decade, including cut Portal 2 assets, Half-Life 2: Episode 3 files, and beta versions of Left 4 Dead 2, CS:GO, Spore, and Dragon Age: Origins. Researchers say the material came from an unsecured public API tied to Valve's old distribution system, which was replaced by SteamPipe in 2013 and left this data exposed without any password protection.
Dell has dropped the price of its Alienware AW2726DM gaming monitor to $319.99, down $30 from its usual $349.99. The 27-inch display uses a QD-OLED panel with quantum dot technology, a 240Hz refresh rate, and AMD FreeSync Premium Plus support, marking the first discount on this particular model.
A major flash flood struck Bright Angel Creek in the Grand Canyon on Saturday, killing a 46-year-old man whose body was found near Crystal Rapids, and leaving about 15 people missing or unaccounted for. The surge pushed boulders into the Colorado River, prompted the airlift evacuation of more than 60 people, and destroyed the park's only pipeline supplying potable water to residents and tourists.
Amazon's Labor Day sale is offering steep discounts on Apple products, including the AirTag 2 4-pack for $79.99 (about $20 per unit), its lowest price ever. Amazon Resale is also offering up to 60% off refurbished Apple items like MagSafe Battery packs, AirPods, and Apple Pencil, with an extra 30% off at checkout on some listings.
Microsoft has identified a new ClickFix-style attack called TerminalFix that uses fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA pages on compromised websites to trick users into pasting and running malicious PowerShell commands in Windows Terminal. Rather than deploying simple infostealers, the campaign runs a multi-stage chain that hides payloads inside PNG images via steganography, establishes persistence through scheduled tasks and registry keys, and ultimately installs a custom Python-based reverse tunnel into the victim's internal network.
Snoop Dogg's ice cream company Dr. Bombay is hiring an international taste tester at $10,000 per month, working with hiring platform Deel to find candidates worldwide. The role is meant to help the brand, founded in 2023 with his son Cordell Broadus, scout global flavor trends as it expands beyond the U.S. Applicants apply through Deel's site by answering questions about their ice cream habits and pitching a favorite food combo.
Tim Cook is completing his final day as Apple's chief executive after 15 years in the role, with John Ternus set to officially become CEO the next day. Cook will transition to executive chairman of Apple's board, continuing to manage the company's relationships with President Trump and the Chinese government while supporting Ternus in other areas as needed.
Australian authorities have confirmed that a dolphin died after being infected with the H5N1 avian influenza strain, marking the first known case of the virus killing a dolphin in the country. A veteran marine conservation scientist called the finding shocking and deeply concerning.
Target has introduced a new apparel collection built around Delia's, the once-popular 1990s catalog and mall brand aimed at teen girls. The move leans on nostalgia to draw millennial women who grew up shopping the original brand, arriving as Target works to move past recent public backlash.