Results for "May 2025"
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HP firmware update bricks five-year-old printer, customer alleges
A Quebec resident alleges HP remotely disabled his five-year-old OfficeJet 4650 via firmware update.
TikTok Pro Events App Aims to Unite Fans Around Cultural Moments
TikTok launched a new app called TikTok Pro Events that lets users engage with fans during major cultural moments like the FIFA World Cup through curated feeds and trending videos.
Google Tests Website Opt-Out for AI Search Results
Google is testing a new control for websites to opt out of AI-generated search features. The move gives publishers more say over how their content appears in AI Overviews and AI Mode.
Substack Introduces Reply Rules to Give Writers More Control Over Comments
Substack's Reply Rules let writers control who can reply to comments, reducing spam and harassment.
Cisco Deploys AI Agent Network to Automate Business Operations Across the Web
Cisco has launched a platform that lets businesses deploy swarms of AI agents to automate tasks across any web service, framing it as a new era for enterprise efficiency.
DJI Osmo 360 Arrives in a Cloud of FCC Uncertainty
DJI launches the Osmo 360 camera with top-tier 360-degree video, but the FCC's recent drone ruling complicates its value for aerial users.
VR Fitness App Supernatural to Spin Off From Meta, Launch Independently This Fall
Supernatural, the VR workout platform under Meta, will become an independent company. A new app version arrives this fall, ahead of Meta's planned shutdown.
Mathematicians Warn AI Progress Outpaces Safety Measures
A group of leading mathematicians has issued a stark warning about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, calling for urgent safety protocols.
Microsoft Edge to Require Windows Hello for Password Access Starting Tomorrow
Microsoft ends password-based authentication for Edge's password manager. Users must switch to Windows Hello for access.
Meta Expands AI Agents to WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger for Business Automation
Meta is rolling out AI agents for businesses on its messaging apps. The bots can handle customer service, sales and support tasks, aiming to automate key operations.
EU Regulations Force Nintendo to Make Switch 2 Batteries Replaceable
Nintendo will sell a special Switch 2 in the EU with user-swappable batteries to comply with European law. The move sets a precedent for future console designs.
Bots Surpass Human Internet Traffic for First Time, Cloudflare CEO Says
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince reports that automated bot traffic has overtaken human traffic online for the first time, arriving a year earlier than predictions.
AI agents are outpacing enterprise security controls, experts warn
Companies rush to deploy AI agents without proper security guardrails. Experts warn of growing operational risks from autonomous systems running outside traditional controls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.