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Kevin Roose's new book, The AGI Chronicles, recounts the history of AI development through interviews with industry insiders, aiming to serve as a detailed historical record. Despite the book's focus on AI, Roose clarified that he did not use AI tools to assist in writing it. The author has a background in tech journalism and has conducted over 150 interviews to compile the narrative.
Amazon has reduced the Google Pixel Watch 5 (41mm, Wi-Fi) to $334.99, marking its first discount since launch and saving buyers $65 from the original $399.99 retail price. The smartwatch features a compact design, Wear OS, enhanced GPS, health tools, and Fitbit integration, with a 30-hour battery life and a 4.6-star rating. The deal requires Amazon Prime membership, available with a free trial.
During Amazon Prime Day, significant discounts were available on a range of Apple products including MacBooks, AirPods, iPads, and accessories, though not on the latest iPhone models. The deals often surpassed previous best discounts, making it an opportune time for consumers to purchase Apple gadgets at reduced prices. New deals on accessories like chargers, cables, and smartwatches were also added during the event.
Google is developing a redesigned settings page for its app, shifting from a list to a card-based interface that groups related options. The update aims to make key settings like search personalization and SafeSearch more prominent, improving user navigation. The new design aligns with Google's Material 3 style and is found in the latest app version, indicating a forthcoming rollout.
Multiple ASOS customers reported receiving suspicious push notifications on their devices, purportedly from hackers. The messages, directed at ASOS's data protection and IT teams, claim that the hackers have fully compromised Snowflake, a data storage service. The hackers' Telegram channel, created today under the name Xuanye Group, has posted about the breach, suggesting the attackers may have gained access to multiple systems within ASOS.
Plaid announced the development of advanced AI models to improve its credit scoring services, signaling a strategic shift towards expanding its product offerings beyond traditional financial data aggregation. The move aims to position the company for its next growth phase by leveraging artificial intelligence in credit assessment.
Pendulum's latest version implements a custom __add__ method that inspects the call stack to determine how to add timedeltas, ensuring correct daylight saving time calculations. This approach results in significantly slower performance compared to Python's standard datetime library. The design was introduced to meet Pendulum's commitment to accurate DST-aware datetime arithmetic.
Cybercriminals employed a publicly accessible Chinese AI technology to launch attacks against financial institutions in South Korea. These incidents underscore the growing threat posed by AI-enabled hacking methods.
GameStop has increased the price of pre-owned and refurbished PlayStation 5 Pro consoles to $1,399.99, according to an internal memo confirmed by a subreddit moderator. The new price takes effect October 6 and is only $100-150 below retail prices for new units, which remain scarce ahead of GTA 6's launch next month.
Meta's new AI tool, Muse, offers a conversational interface that emphasizes ease of use and personalization. Users can customize avatars and interact with the AI through a friendly chat format, aiming to reduce intimidation around AI adoption. The platform combines aesthetic appeal with functional features, making it accessible for newcomers.
Acronis has developed a security checklist for managed service providers (MSPs) to evaluate the security of remote monitoring and management (RMM) software. The list emphasizes testing capabilities such as endpoint discovery, patch automation, privileged access control, incident containment, and tenant separation. This guidance aims to address the vulnerabilities inherent in RMM tools, which are prime targets for cyberattacks due to their extensive access across customer networks.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, highlighting its refined hardware, impressive inner display, and flagship Snapdragon processor. Despite its high performance and sleek design, the device's premium price of over $2,000 may deter many potential buyers.