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Anthropic Settles With Authors Over Pirated Material: What Does That Mean for Other AI Lawsuits?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-29 05:05:02

Anthropic agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a group of authors alleging that the AI company illegally pirated their copyrighted books to use in training its Claude AI models. On Tuesday, the parties in the lawsuit filed a motion indicating their agreement with the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals. We don't yet know the terms of the settlement, but we could know more as soon as next week. Justin Nelson, lawyer for the authors, told CNET via email that more information will be announced soon.

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The White House Apparently Ordered Federal Workers to Roll Out Grok ‘ASAP’

wired.com Zoë Schiffer 2025-10-29 04:22:26

The White House appears to have instructed leaders at the General Services Administration (GSA) to add xAI’s Grok chatbot to a list of approved vendors “ASAP,” according to an email sent by agency leadership earlier this week, which WIRED obtained. “Team: Grok/xAI needs to go back on the schedule ASAP per the WH,” states the email, sent by Josh Gruenbaum, the commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service. “Can someone get with Carahsoft on this immediately and please confirm?” Carahsoft is a

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At OpenAI, Signs of Crisis Grow Behind the Scenes

futurism.com Unknown 2025-10-29 09:43:50

OpenAI is still reeling from the disappointing launch of its latest GPT-5 model. It's being pelted with lawsuits from left and right, for alleged crimes like mass copyright infringement and colluding to ice out its competitors. More than ever, it's being criticized for its chatbot's alarming proclivity to not only give dangerous advice, but convince people to actually take it with its beguiling and sycophantic charm — a deeply weird phenomenon that's already led to several alleged deaths. Behin

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Google is killing a defining feature for Android phones soon - and there's one reason why

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-10-29 10:09:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET For years, one of the biggest talking points in the Android vs. iOS debate has been freedom of choice -- and nothing summed that up more than sideloading. "But iOS is a walled garden. Apple controls what you can and can't install on your hardware." If I had a dime for every time an Android user said this argument to settle which mobile platform is the best, I'd be lying in a pool of dimes as I type. Also: How to clear your Android phone cache (and greatly improve

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A third of professionals are embarrassed by their lack of AI skills, says LinkedIn

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-10-29 10:45:24

Deagreez/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways AI's fast nature and the need to upskill are overwhelming workers. Learning about AI feels like a second job to workers. Forty-one percent say AI's pace impacts their well-being. Staying up with AI's changing landscape is getting workers down. Forty-one percent of professionals report AI's current pace is impacting their well-being, and more than half of professionals say

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Not Even $20 Million Would’ve Gotten Ridley Scott to Direct ‘Terminator 3’

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2025-10-29 10:03:14

There comes a time in a creative’s life when all the qualms one might have had around being brutally honest about their career’s highlights, their missed opportunities, and their happily avoided pitfalls seem to slip away. And joining the fray of old auteur’s saying the darnedest things is Alien director Ridley Scott, who just revealed that he was offered beaucoup bucks to direct Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines—but he turned it down. In an interview with The Guardian, (the outlet for many of

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Roborock’s Anniversary Blowout Sale Includes $1,000 Off the Incredible Saros Z70 Robot Vacuum

gizmodo.com Unknown 2025-10-29 10:55:56

Roborock’s throwing a huge party for its 11th anniversary, and there’s just one catch. At this bash, you’re the one getting the gifts, and they’re pretty incredible. Roborock is celebrating its 11-year journey from humble startup to the world’s top-selling robot vacuum brand, with units placed in over 19 million homes in over 230 countries. Along the way, Roborock’s technological advances have come in quantum leaps from LDS laser navigation to 3D ToF sensing with a sampling frequency 21 times hi

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Considering the Pixel 10 Pro? I recommend buying these 5 phones instead - here's why

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2025-10-29 14:03:00

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Pixel 10 Pro faces tough competition at the $1,000 price tier. Samsung, Apple, and OnePlus offer strong alternatives. Last year's Pixel 9 Pro still delivers great value. Google's latest flagship, the Pixel 10 Pro, is finally here, bringing its Pixelized blend of AI smarts and photographic intelligence to the premium Android space. I'm always excited for the release of a new Pixel, but now more t

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I ran a 100x camera zoom test with the Pixel 10 Pro and Samsung S25 Ultra - and there's a clear winner

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-10-29 14:11:00

Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL ZDNET's key takeaways The latest Pixel flagships are priced the same as last year, but get meaningful upgrades across the board. The Pro XL model, with its base storage of 256GB and faster wired and wireless charging, is the best Pixel phone right now. You'll just have to settle for the same design and camera hardware as last year. View now at Google View now at Amazon View now at Best Buy more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.

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Why one of the best robot vacuums for pets is from a brand you've never heard of

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-29 14:52:00

Eureka J15 Pro Ultra ZDNET's key takeaways The Eureka J15 Pro Ultra is available for $1,000. With 16,200Pa of suction power, this robot vacuum and mop is fully automatic and smart enough to detect debris and wet messes on your floor. Admittedly, the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra isn't the best robot vacuum I've tested for the price, and it had some initial connectivity issues, but it works hard to get your floors clean. $999.99 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If you ha

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A Dark Money Group Is Funding High-Profile Democratic Influencers

news.ycombinator.com Taylor Lorenz 2025-10-29 13:58:35

In a private group chat in June, dozens of Democratic political influencers discussed whether to take advantage of an enticing opportunity. They were being offered $8,000 per month to take part in a secretive program aimed at bolstering Democratic messaging on the internet. But the contract sent to them from Chorus, the nonprofit arm of a liberal influencer marketing platform, came with some strings. Among other issues, it mandated extensive secrecy about disclosing their payments and had restr

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iPhone 17 Air Rumors: What to Expect From Apple's Thin Phone

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-29 13:00:04

Key takeaways The iPhone 17 Air will reportedly replace the iPhone Plus model. It could measure 5.5mm thick and have a 6.6-inch display. iOS 26's Adaptive Power feature could help mitigate battery compromises with a skinnier iPhone. This slim iPhone 17 could cost $900, but the price may be affected by tariffs. It could come in four color options, including a buzzed-about sky blue hue. As September approaches, so too does the anticipated reveal of the next iPhone, which could include the thin

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Microsoft Word will soon save documents to the cloud by default

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-10-28 18:46:00

In brief: OneDrive, Microsoft's answer to iCloud and Google Drive, is deeply embedded in Windows 11. The operating system doesn't display prompts for opting out of the program, and Microsoft is preparing to introduce more obstacles for users who wish to save files locally. The change will begin with Microsoft Word before coming to other apps. Microsoft 365 Insiders should soon begin seeing Microsoft Word automatically save files to the company's OneDrive cloud by default. Users can toggle the f

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Olight launches new flagship ArkPro series of flashlights

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-29 18:00:45

Chase Bernath / Android Authority TL;DR Olight has announced new ArkPro flashlights with 4-in-1 lighting and a sleek aluminum design. The flagship ArkPro Ultra debuts Olight’s proprietary LED and ultra-durable alloy body. Global release starts September 2025, with prices ranging from $79.99 for the ArkPro Lite to $129.99 for the ArkPro Ultra. At the seventh annual O-Fan Day in New York City, Olight announced its new flagship flashlights – the ArkPro Lite, ArkPro, and ArkPro Ultra. Each of th

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My top 6 productivity apps for Linux that are lesser known - but shouldn't be

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-10-29 18:30:00

JuSun/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Linux has tons of productivity tools waiting to help. There are both GUI and command-line apps available. All of the tools listed are free to use. When you think of productivity, I'm sure the usual suspects come to mind: Office suite Groupware PDF creators/editors Image editors File managers Content Management Systems (CMS) To-do lists Project management tools To assume those

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I left my robot vacuum running for 10 days while I was away - here's what I came home to

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-29 18:56:00

Narwal Freo Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Narwal Freo Pro is now available for $500 (a $300 discount). Construction is optimized to prevent blockage and hair tangles, with a conical brush on a single floating arm and a hair-loosening side brush. The dust bag didn't last me the claimed seven weeks, and the robot's object detection leaves a lot to be desired $499.99 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. A recent trip took me and my family out of town for 10 days. I li

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I Tested the Asus ProArt P16 Laptop and It Delivers the Goods for Creators

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-29 17:00:05

9.0 / 10 SCORE Asus ProArt P16 $2,500 at Best Buy Pros Gorgeous 16-inch, 4K OLED touchscreen Strong component lineup, including RTX 5070 GPU Slim and light given the size and what's under the hood DialPad controller on touchpad is useful Cons Runs hot and loud 3D frame rates are good but not great Display bezels are a bit thick Stylus not included for the touchscreen Asus ProArt laptops vary in price, size and capabilities, from the mighty Studiobook Pro mobile workstations to the smalle

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Rocket Report: SpaceX achieved daily launch this week; ULA recovers booster

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-29 18:39:03

Welcome to Edition 8.08 of the Rocket Report! What a week it's been for SpaceX. The company completed its first successful Starship test flight in nearly a year, and while it wasn't perfect, it sets up SpaceX for far more ambitious tests ahead. SpaceX's workhorse rocket, the Falcon 9, launched six times since our last edition of the Rocket Report. Many of these missions were noteworthy in their own right, including the launch of the US military's X-37B spaceplane, an upgraded Dragon capsule to b

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Eero Pro 7 Review: Smooth Sailing

wired.com Simon Hill 2025-10-29 18:00:00

Amazon’s Eero mesh range is tough to beat for folks seeking a set-and-forget mesh Wi-Fi system for their home. Simplicity, with a side of smart home support, makes the Eero Pro 7 a compelling prospect. It strikes a nice balance in Eero’s Wi-Fi 7 lineup, offering the faster 6-GHz band and better all-around performance than the entry-level Eero 7, while costing far less than the top-of-the-line Max 7. While I experienced teething troubles with systems like the Max 7 when Wi-Fi 7 was new, my time

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Blizzard’s Diablo team has unionized

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-10-29 18:47:08

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. More than 450 game developers on Blizzard’s Diablo team have formed a union, making them one of the largest and latest groups of Microsoft workers to do so. The new union includes game developers, artists, designers, engineers, and support staff across the Diablo franchise, according to the Communications Workers of America (CWA) press release, which voted “strongly in favor” to be represented by the CWA. T

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Forget the Pixel 10 camera’s silly pinch-to-zoom, this is the one trick I use instead

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-30 02:00:40

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority As much as I’ve loved using the zoom lenses on my Pixel phones since the Pixel 6 Pro, I’ll admit that it’s a pain to find the exact zoom level I need with Google’s silly camera UI. Pinching to zoom is not as precise as I like it to be, and I like round numbers, so you’ll never see me zoom to something like 6.4x or 12.9x. I’d rather move my hand or step forward/back to get a round number. The other reason is that Google allows for lossless zoom at specific leve

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Bye, Chrome Incognito Mode! This is my new favorite privacy browser on Android

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-30 03:00:07

Andy Walker / Android Authority There are a handful of specific web browsing tasks that I’d rather my phone forget, especially those that demand heightened privacy and security. This includes mundane searches I’ll never revisit or more personal tasks like purchasing an item online or logging into a streaming service to tweak a setting. For all these instances, I switch from the digital fingerprint that is my primary browser to a secondary, privacy-first browser. I’m always looking to streamlin

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The OnePlus 15 could put the Pixel 10 Pro to shame for base storage

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-30 03:12:26

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The OnePlus 15 will apparently start at 12GB/256GB storage, all the way to 16GB/1TB. This means the phone will have more base storage than the Pixel 10 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro. The phone is also tipped to arrive in Purple and Titanium colors, in addition to the previously leaked Black option. The OnePlus 13 is one of our favorite Android phones of the year so far, but we’ve already seen plenty of leaks about a successor. Now, the latest leak has revealed ap

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The Morning After: The verdict on Google's Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-30 03:15:37

We’ve reviewed half of the Pixel 10 series, and Google continues to improve its phones in very tangible ways. We scored the Pixel 10 Pro 94, which is a high score, but well deserved. With brighter screens, a faster Tensor G5 chip and a bigger battery, a lot of the improvements are software based. Magic Cue uses on-device AI to surface relevant information from apps, reducing app-hopping. Engadget The camera app also introduces Camera Coach for shooting directions and to highlight various camer

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I replaced my deadbolt with this Apple HomeKey smart lock - and it's an iPhone user's dream

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-30 01:00:17

Level Lock Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Level Lock Pro is available for $350. This smart lock looks like a regular deadbolt, but supports Apple HomeKey, Matter-over-Thread, physical key, NFC fobs, and door status detection without extra sensors. You'll have to purchase a keypad separately if you prefer one to unlock, and Android users won't be able to use Apple HomeKey. View now at Level Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As an iPhone user, Apple HomeKey has become one of

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Simple prompt or agent workflow? How not to overthink AI

zdnet.com Joe Mckendrick 2025-10-30 01:34:00

Photobank2/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Gen AI success is about knowing which approach to use. Start with the simplest tool that solves your problem. Sometimes you'll need a prompt, and other times an agent workflow. "You're probably making AI harder than it needs to be." This advice from Corey Noles and Grant Harvey's latest episode of The Neuron podcast urges greater simplicity in what has become a complicated and c

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Infamous ‘Erin Brockovich’ Toxin Polluted Air for Months After LA Fires

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2025-10-30 01:00:29

The January wildfires left many scars on the city of Los Angeles, from rubble-reduced homes to torched abandoned vehicles. Though cleanup crews quickly cleared much of the debris, one alarming invisible impact lingered over the city for months, a new study suggests. In late March—more than two months after the flames died out—researchers detected levels of carcinogenic hexavalent chromium (a.k.a. chromium-6) 200 times greater than baseline levels for LA air. If this pollutant sounds familiar, y

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We Asked Dentists: What's the Best Whitening Toothpaste of 2025?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-29 23:32:00

Why we like it: Colgate Optic White Pro Series toothpaste is one whitening toothpaste that Dr. Fatima Khan, a dentist in Houston, Texas, recommends. Some of her reasons for recommending it include its trusted brand name and its 5% hydrogen peroxide whitening agent. Unlike other whitening agents that work by removing stains on the surface of the tooth, hydrogen peroxide can get inside the tooth so it whitens intrinsically as well as extrinsically. Sachar also recommends this toothpaste, saying,

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61% of US Adults Have Never Tried a Meal Kit. There Are Two Big Reasons

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-30 02:00:05

Meal kits have evolved dramatically in the 13 years since Blue Apron launched in the US. Today, nine major meal kit services operate across the country, and their convenient dinner packages have become comparatively cheaper and better suited to people with dietary restrictions. Increased competition has brought variety and consumer-friendly makeovers to meal delivery services, but much of the population is still skeptical. In a recent CNET survey of more than 2,600 US adults, most of those who

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Need a Horror Film Full of Twists and Turns? Watch This Free Futuristic Flick on Tubi

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-30 02:13:39

When it comes to watching horror movies, one of my favorite sub-genres is sci-fi horror. Give me the terror of deep space, futuristic worlds where things have gone terribly awry, and larger-than-life spaceships where the crews are trapped with unspeakable horrors. While Alien might be the most popular movie in this genre, there are some amazing sci-fi horror flicks out there just waiting to be discovered. One of my favorites is Pandorum. Released in 2009, it's is a claustrophobic trip into spac

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Latest Tech News

Anthropic Settles With Authors Over Pirated Material: What Does That Mean for Other AI Lawsuits?

The White House Apparently Ordered Federal Workers to Roll Out Grok ‘ASAP’

At OpenAI, Signs of Crisis Grow Behind the Scenes

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Considering the Pixel 10 Pro? I recommend buying these 5 phones instead - here's why

I ran a 100x camera zoom test with the Pixel 10 Pro and Samsung S25 Ultra - and there's a clear winner

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A Dark Money Group Is Funding High-Profile Democratic Influencers

iPhone 17 Air Rumors: What to Expect From Apple's Thin Phone

Microsoft Word will soon save documents to the cloud by default

Olight launches new flagship ArkPro series of flashlights

My top 6 productivity apps for Linux that are lesser known - but shouldn't be

I left my robot vacuum running for 10 days while I was away - here's what I came home to

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Rocket Report: SpaceX achieved daily launch this week; ULA recovers booster

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Forget the Pixel 10 camera’s silly pinch-to-zoom, this is the one trick I use instead

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