Anthropic's Threat Intelligence team disclosed that it identified and shut down multiple cyber operations run by state-sponsored groups, financially motivated criminals, and politically motivated actors who abused its Claude Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus models. The company said no misuse was found involving Claude Fable or Mythos, which carry stronger safeguards, and that in every case it disrupted the activity, patched its defenses, and coordinated with law enforcement and industry partners.
Starz announced that P-Valley's third and final season will premiere with two episodes on December 4, over two years after season 2 ended. The show, created by Katori Hall, will resolve its cliffhangers, including Diamond's fate after being locked in a car trunk and Keyshawn's jail storyline following an escape attempt from her abuser.
Apple's new $799 Watch Ultra 4 pairs a redesigned sensor array—32 electrodes arranged like flower petals—with the new S11 chip, enabling heart-rate readings every 5 seconds and HRV checks every 5 minutes, far more frequent than prior models. That increased sampling powers a new Readiness score that updates throughout the day rather than relying mainly on overnight data, plus a Daytime toggle in the Vitals app to view daytime alongside nighttime metrics.
Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, alongside new iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods models. The device features a 7.6-inch inner display and 5.4-inch outer display, dual 48-megapixel cameras with simultaneous front-and-rear capture, up to 24 hours of battery life, and Apple's A20 Pro chip, starting at roughly $2,000.
Paramount+ dropped a nearly three-minute trailer for Avatar: Seven Havens, revealing character voices and story details ahead of its October 9 premiere. The series is set 200 years after The Legend of Korra, in a world fractured into seven havens after a catastrophe that has turned public opinion against Avatars, with new Avatar Pavi at the center of the story alongside a twin sister and a group of friends.
Universal Music Group and ElevenLabs unveiled a multi-year licensing agreement and broader partnership to build a new AI-powered music platform, separate from ElevenLabs' existing ElevenMusic tool. The unreleased platform will let fans create remixes, mashups, new track interpretations and personalized vocal experiences using catalog from participating UMG artists, who will be compensated under the deal.
Amazon has discounted Belkin's 45W USB-C wall charger by 25%, bringing the price down to $14.99. The compact charger supports USB Power Delivery 3.1 and Programmable Power Supply (PPS) standards, making it compatible with fast charging for phones, tablets, and some laptops.
FX released a new trailer for the upcoming 13th season of Ryan Murphy's anthology series 'American Horror Story,' teasing a campy tone with filmmaker John Waters joining the cast. The preview brings back familiar recurring characters alongside self-referential humor and ominous imagery signaling another dark chapter.
IBM has developed a Lunar Foundation Model designed to process decades of accumulated Moon observation data. The AI system aims to help researchers identify surface hazards, locate resources, and track changes on the lunar terrain as NASA targets returning astronauts to the Moon by 2028.
A longtime small-business marketing consultant argues that many companies build attractive websites that fail to turn visitors into customers. He recommends prioritizing clear usability, straightforward instructions and essential information over stylish but unclear design, and suggests using digital retargeting ads and direct-mail postcards to re-engage visitors who leave without converting.
An Entrepreneur contributor argues that mass-personalized AI outreach, like generic cold LinkedIn messages and spam emails, is damaging brand credibility rather than building it. Instead, the piece advocates for marketing built on educational content and showcasing real client success stories to attract buyers who are already primed to purchase.
Automattic's board voted to place founder and CEO Matt Mullenweg on paid leave against his wishes, installing CFO Mark Davies as interim CEO. Mullenweg publicly objected in a company Slack channel, saying the board acted without giving him time to consult legal counsel. The exact reason for the ouster hasn't been disclosed, though it comes after years of legal disputes, layoffs and staff departures tied to his leadership.
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