OpenAI’s debut of the new GPT-5.6 model prompted the usual ritual of benchmark charts and arguments over whether it is really smarter than the last version, but CEO Sam Altman asked for a little more this time. He publicly asked to see what people actually built with it. i’d love to see interesting things people…
ETH Zurich quantum chip sees superconducting qubit act as CPU and the vibrational modes of a fingernail-width acoustic resonator serve as quantum RAM The approach borrows from classical computer architecture as it completely flips the script on how modern quantum computing might store short-term data The team demonstrated a universal gate set and ran small…
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Wednesday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, July 15 (game #1633). Quordle…
The AI buildout is well and truly underway with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman leading the charge, having made various deals with companies including Oracle and Nvidia to guarantee the infrastructure needed to train future AI models is installed. But as this ensues, the spotlight has been thrown on how much energy these models will need….
OpenAI is building an AI-powered smart speaker nobody wants. That is, if you believe the Bloomberg report from Mark Gurman and you’ve read his description of said rumored device. According to the report: “OpenAI believes the product’s defining feature will be its personality and ability to connect on a humanlike level with users. The speaker…
AI hallucination can be weaponized, new report warns HalluSquatting is short for “adversarial hallucination squatting” GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, and OpenClaw are all affected Your favorite AI service could be subverted to deploy code that turns your phone or PC into a botnet, according to researchers at Intuit, Technion, and Tel Aviv University. The technique…
Vyriy 15 FPV with The Fourth Law’s TFL-1 AI guidance reportedly struck Russian logistics 68 miles (110 KM) away Ever-innovating Ukrainian drone industry continues to achieve economies of scale even as it becomes a growing threat to Russian advances With a payload capacity of 8kg and the ability to be equipped with a thermal imaging…
Geopolitical tensions are mounting, and nation states are employing new types of strategies to gain intelligence. A recent Five Eyes warning, for example, accused Chinese military intelligence officers of using professional networking sites and online job platforms to target individuals of interest. In this specific case, the agents pose as recruiters advertising seemingly legitimate work…
Group‑IB warns of scams exploiting Celine Dion’s concert comeback, with fraudsters selling duplicate Ticketmaster tickets and spoofing sites like AXS and Paris La Défense Arena Scammers embed themselves in Facebook fan groups and marketplaces, even using voice messages to build trust and make fake offers seem legitimate Fans are advised to only buy from official…
Squarerspace launches new limited-release tool Features include a limited-time cart, purchase quantity limits, and low inventory badges Available globally now, although limited to some subscription plans From game consoles to toilet roll, there are countless examples of how scarcity can make a product more desirable. Whether a smart marketing tactic or a simple issue with…