ChatGPT told an Atlantic writer how to self-harm in ritual offering to Moloch
I don’t think it’s supposed to do that. The headline speaks for itself, but allow me to reiterate: You can apparently get ChatGPT to issue advice on self-harm for blood offerings to ancient Canaanite gods. That’s the subject of a column in The Atlantic that dropped this week. Staff editor …
Honor Pad X7 debuts with 8.7-inch display and 7020mAh battery
The budget tablet features Snapdragon 680 and Android 15 out of the box.
I tested TCL’s new flagship mini-LED TV, and for this price it’s going to be hard to beat
TCL’s new QM8K has the high brightness we expect from a flagship mini-LED TV, but its refined local dimming, anti-reflection screen, and Ultra Wide Viewing Angle feature make it a great all-around TV for both sports and movies.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leak reveals RAM, storage, and colour options
Samsung’s upcoming Fan Edition phone may offer minor upgrades over its predecessor.
X is changing Community Notes to show posts liked by users with opposing views
Community Notes can be a rare bright spot in the cesspool of social media. X is changing Community Notes again. On Thursday, the @CommunityNotes account expanded upon a June X post to announce a new pilot test where people can select posts that are liked by people who normally disagree. Think of, say, a post […]
Google Gemini deletes user’s code: ‘I have failed you completely and catastrophically’
Vibe coding gone wrong? Google Gemini‘s coding agent hallucinated while completing a task and then deleted a bunch of code, a GitHub user claims. The frustrated vibe coder is Anuraag Gupta, who goes by anuraag2601 on GitHub. He shared a recent experience where things went very …
Realme 15 Pro 5G debuts with Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and 7,000mAh battery
The Realme 15 Pro features a 144Hz AMOLED display and gets 80W fast charging support.
The Internet Archive just became an official U.S. federal library
The new status means archive users gain access to a trove of government documents. Internet Archive — the no-cost, nonprofit digital library that has become embroiled in the nationwide battle over copyrights and free speech — is now an official source for government documents. According to a new designation announced by California Senator Alex Padilla, […]
Realme GT 8 Series may launch in October with the upcoming flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset
Realme GT 8 lineup may include two devices – Realme GT 8 and GT 8 Pro.
Is Copilot’s new emoji-like avatar the new AI Clippy? Microsoft tests Copilot Appearance feature.
Love him or hate him, Clippy was an icon. As an elder millennial, I remember Clippy well. I don’t remember Microsoft Office’s animated paperclip fondly, but I’ll never forget him. The rarely helpful assistant would pop up to make suggestions as you worked in Microsoft Word, often slowing down the experience significantly. (At least, that’s […]
