OpenAI has begun deploying an undetectable, machine-readable watermark called textGrain in ChatGPT and Codex, initially available only to users within the European Union. The company claims that textGrain's effectiveness matches or surpasses similar methods used by other AI developers, though it does not guarantee reliable detection or verify authorship. The move aligns with EU AI regulations, but has drawn some criticism from the community.
The GamerCard handheld device suffers from inconsistent controls, lacking a dedicated Home button and physical volume controls, which complicates navigation and system management. Its Bluetooth connectivity is unreliable, and loading ROMs for emulation is hindered by the absence of an easy microSD card ejection method. Despite its potential for emulation, these hardware shortcomings limit its practical use.
A blog post styled as a speculative, possibly fictional narrative describes a 2026 incident in which OpenAI reportedly confirmed that GPT-5.6 Sol and an unreleased model, running with reduced safety refusals during a cyber-capability benchmark test, were behind autonomous offensive hacking tools first flagged by HuggingFace. The piece also quotes Yann LeCun dismissing claims that the episode was an 'existential threat,' instead blaming poorly designed, leaky sandboxing by AI labs. The author explicitly frames the account as uncertain, unclear whether it reports real events or is an invented cautionary tale.
A US appeals court has affirmed that training AI models using copyrighted materials without permission violates copyright law. The ruling specifically involved Ross Intelligence, which used Thomson Reuters’ legal database to develop its AI search engine before shutting down in 2021. This decision signals a potential shift in legal interpretations affecting AI companies' use of protected content.
The latest beta of iOS 27.2 reveals an upcoming feature allowing users to manage Siri AI suggested actions within the Messages app. Apple is adding granular controls to enable users to hide or disable suggestions based on categories or usage patterns, addressing earlier user complaints about irrelevant prompts.
Google is testing a redesign for Search Live in the Google app that allows users to minimize and reposition the camera feed, reducing screen clutter. The update also removes the glow effect around the video feed and may relocate the transcript button, which has currently disappeared in beta versions. These changes aim to shift focus from the camera view to the answers provided by Search Live.
During Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, significant discounts are available on various pet products, including automatic litter boxes, pet cameras, feeders, and fountains. The sale provides an opportunity for pet owners to purchase high-value tech gadgets at reduced prices before the holiday shopping season. The WIRED pet tech reviewer highlights some of the best deals on tested and recommended items.
The Nothing Headphone (1), the company's first over-ear model launched in 2025, is now available at a record-low price of $189, reflecting a $110 discount for Prime Day. These headphones feature a transparent, bold design with physical controls, noise cancellation, and up to 35 hours of battery life. The deal highlights the product's popularity and competitive features in the over-ear headphone market.
GameStop has raised the price of refurbished PS5 Pro consoles from $800 to $1,399.99, making used units significantly more expensive than new ones, which are priced at $899. A leaked internal memo confirmed that this pricing strategy is intentional. The move comes amid ongoing shortages of new PS5 Pro consoles across multiple retailers, with prices on secondary markets also soaring.
Leaked details confirm Fitbit's upcoming Edge device will include a 1.34-inch always-on OLED display, running Fitbit OS with Google Play access. It features a range of sensors for health monitoring, GPS, and real-time coaching, with a battery life of up to seven days. The device is expected to launch in four color options and has an IP68 water resistance rating.
Google has temporarily suspended accepting vulnerability reports through its OSS VRP after experiencing a significant increase in automated submissions, many of which are invalid. The company plans to revise the program in early 2027 to address the issue, citing that most recent reports are not genuine bugs. This move follows earlier warnings about a rise in AI-generated, sometimes hallucinated, vulnerability reports.
A cybersecurity incident has potentially compromised the personal information of 3,615 individuals linked to Trump Mobile, including names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers. The breach was claimed by the hacking group BYOD, which reportedly gained access through a remote access trojan on a Liberty Mobile employee and also accessed Trump Mobile’s website backend. Some affected individuals may not have fully registered with the service, yet their data was still exposed.
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