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Why Viral Humanoid Robot Videos Mislead the Public
Viral videos of humanoid robots performing impressive feats often mask a gap between demonstrations and real-world reliability. Experts warn that anthropomorphism can lead to misleading assumptions about robot capabilities.

NSA Deploys Anthropic AI for Cyber Attack Operations
The National Security Agency has started using Anthropic's Mythos AI system for offensive cyber attacks. The move raises new ethical and oversight questions about artificial intelligence in warfare.

AI Tutors Learn Your Style: How Gemini Creates Custom Lessons
Google Gemini adapts to individual learning styles with custom analogies and daily quizzes, helping users grasp complex topics faster.

Google Sheets' Gemini AI Turns Budgeting Into a Self-Updating Spreadsheet
Google's Gemini AI now powers Google Sheets to create dynamic budget trackers that auto-categorize expenses and update totals. No complex formulas required.

Security Experts Question IPv6 Zone ID Design in Web URLs
IPv6 zone identifiers in URLs create security and usability problems. Critics call the feature a mistake. Network engineers and browser developers are affected.

Samsung's 2025 Mini-LED TV Shines in World Cup-Ready Comparison
A side-by-side test of two Samsung 2025 mini-LED TVs reveals the QN90F flagship as the top choice for World Cup viewing, with Prime Day offering a rare discount window.

Windows 11 Update Adds NPU Monitoring to Task Manager, Boosts App Launch Speed
Microsoft's Windows 11 preview update brings Task Manager NPU monitoring, faster app launches, and Bluetooth LE Audio support, but a known EFI partition issue persists.

South Korea Mandates AI Image Scanning on All Forum Posts
South Korea now requires online forums to scan every uploaded image with AI tools. The policy raises concerns about privacy and free expression.

OpenAI Upgrades ChatGPT Memory for Free Users, Closing Gap With Paid Tiers
OpenAI improved ChatGPT memory, especially for free users. The chatbot now better retains conversation context across sessions. This closes a key gap between free and paid tiers.

Developer Hijacks Chipotle AI Bot for Free Coding Assistance
A developer turned Chipotle's customer support chatbot into a coding assistant, exposing security flaws in corporate AI chatbots.

GTA 6 Online Could Finally Fix Rockstar's Biggest Vehicle Mistake
Rockstar has a chance to overhaul vehicle physics in GTA 6 Online, freeing players from years of frustrating aerial combat balancing.

ASRock Unveils 3,000-Watt Power Supply and Hybrid AIO Cooler at Computex
ASRock showcased a 3kW Taichi power supply for AI and a hybrid Taichi Aqua AIO/custom loop cooler at Computex 2025. The company also revealed 10th anniversary hardware.

Data Centers Face Growing Water Scarcity Pressures as Public Opposition Mounts
A Gallup poll shows 7 in 10 Americans oppose data center development due to water concerns. SpaceX and other tech companies now acknowledge water scarcity could limit growth.

Cash App Launches NFC Wand for Contactless Payments
Cash App introduces a star-shaped NFC wand for tap-to-pay, the first of several hardware payment gadgets the company plans to release.

Cash App Moves Into Physical Payments With Tap-to-Pay Wand
Cash App is introducing a new physical device for contactless payments, marking a shift from mobile-only to hardware-based transactions.

Belkin's Charging Grip Adds Battery Life and Better Handling to Switch 2
Belkin’s new Charging Grip for Nintendo Switch 2 adds a 10,000mAh battery pack and improved ergonomics for $99.99.

Amazon Deploys Warehouse Robots That Respond to Spoken Commands
Amazon has introduced warehouse robots that understand human language, allowing workers to give spoken instructions. The AI-powered machines mark a shift toward more interactive automation in logistics.

Nvidia Enters PC Market With RTX Spark Agentic AI Platform
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the RTX Spark platform at Computex 2026, aiming to reinvent personal computing with agentic AI. The platform has backing from major PC manufacturers globally.

Microsoft Finally Lets Windows 11 Users Customize the Right-Click Menu
Microsoft is testing a new feature that allows Windows 11 users to configure the right-click context menu, addressing a long-standing complaint about the operating system.
