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Roundtables: Meet the 2025 Innovator of the Year

MIT Technology Review selects one individual whose work we admire to recognize as Innovator of the Year .
For 2025, we chose Sneha Goenka, who designed the computations behind the world’s fastest whole-genome sequencing method .
The two people shaping the future of OpenAI's research are Mark Chen and Jakub Pachocki, the twin heads of research .
Roundtables: Meet the 2025 Innovator of the Year

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Here are 25 great deals you can snag ahead of Amazon’s fall Prime Day event

Tech Amazon Deals Here are 25 great deals you can snag ahead of Amazon’s fall Prime Day event The event doesn’t officially kick off until October 7th, but you can already save on tablets, wireless earbuds, and more.
The event doesn’t officially kick off until October 7th, but you can already save on tablets, wireless earbuds, and more.
by Brandon Russell Sep 23, 2025, 7:19 PM UTC Link Facebook Threads Comments 0 Comments If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.
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Microsoft's Copilot: AI-Powered Web Browsing

Integrates Copilot directly into Edge, enhancing existing browsing experience.
AI agent performs tasks like research, price comparisons, and reading reviews.
Users can watch Copilot work in real-time, maintaining transparency and control.
This approach avoids creating a new browser, leveraging existing user base and infrastructure.

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The best budget robot vacuums

Buying Guides Gadgets Tech The best budget robot vacuums You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a robot clean your floors.
Here’s our pick of the most cost-effective bots you can buy right now.
You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a robot clean your floors.
Here’s our pick of the most cost-effective bots you can buy right now.

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Alien: Earth’s beefy tablets were inspired by Sony’s classic Watchman

Entertainment Report Tech Alien: Earth’s beefy tablets were inspired by Sony’s classic Watchman Production designer Andy Nicholson looked to the past to make the sci-fi series’ future tech feel real.
by Charles Pulliam-Moore Sep 23, 2025, 6:55 PM UTC Link Facebook Threads Comments 0 Comments Image: FX Entertainment Report Tech Alien: Earth’s beefy tablets were inspired by Sony’s classic Watchman Production designer Andy Nicholson looked to the past to make the sci-fi series’ future tech feel real.
by Charles Pulliam-Moore Sep 23, 2025, 6:55 PM UTC Link Facebook Threads Comments 0 Comments Char
Alien: Earth’s beefy tablets were inspired by Sony’s classic Watchman

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Trump couldn’t win over Charlie Kirk’s mourners

Policy Report Tech Trump couldn’t win over Charlie Kirk’s mourners Despite crowning himself the headliner of Kirk’s memorial service, Christian nationalism upstaged the president’s vindictiveness.
by Tina Nguyen Sep 23, 2025, 6:08 PM UTC Link Facebook Threads Comments 0 Comments Policy Report Tech Trump couldn’t win over Charlie Kirk’s mourners Despite crowning himself the headliner of Kirk’s memorial service, Christian nationalism upstaged the president’s vindictiveness.
by Tina Nguyen Sep 23, 2025, 6:08 PM UTC Link Facebook Threads Comments 0 Comments Tina Nguyen Tina Nguyen is a Senior Repo
Trump couldn’t win over Charlie Kirk’s mourners

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TP-Link’s BE3600 Travel Router makes it easy to get online on the go, and it’s cheaper than ever

TP-Link’s BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router makes it easy to get online on the go, and it's cheaper than ever .
With support for up to 90 devices and up to 3.6 Gbps of total bandwidth, it's more than capable of handling multiple connections .
You can buy an AirTag for $21.75 ($7 off) at Amazon and Walmart, which is $2 shy of its all-time low price .
Roku Streaming Stick Plus is $29 ($11 off) and AirTag is the best Bluetooth tracker on the market .

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The best Garmin watches for training and everyday life

Buying Guides Gadgets Tech The best Garmin watches for training and everyday life Garmin may be best known for its hardcore fitness watches, but it’s got an extensive line of lifestyle offerings, too.
Garmin may be best known for its hardcore fitness watches, but it’s got an extensive line of lifestyle offerings, too.
by Victoria Song Updated Sep 23, 2025, 5:30 PM UTC Link Facebook Threads Comments 0 Comments If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.
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Google Photos expands conversational editing to more Android phones

The ability to edit photos by asking is no longer limited to Pixel 10 users .
Google announced that the Gemini-powered editing capabilities are rolling out to eligible Android users in the US starting today .
The update enables more Google Photos users to describe their edits using their voice or text instead of manually using the app's tools or adjustment sliders .
Google Photos expands conversational editing to more Android phones

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Jimmy Kimmel still isn’t coming back to many ABC stations in the US

Sinclair and Nexstar operate about a quarter of ABC affiliates nationwide, and they won’t turn Kimmel back on tonight .
Nexstar says Jimmy Kimmel Live!
will still be available “nationwide on multiple Disney-owned streaming products” Sinclair says it stands by Disney’s original decision to suspend the show “pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue”
Jimmy Kimmel still isn’t coming back to many ABC stations in the US

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Figma made its design tools more accessible to AI agents

Figma’s MCP server now supports remote access and the Figma Make AI app builder .
Figma is launching some new updates that allow AI models to directly communicate with its app-building tool and access designs remotely .
Future updates will allow third-party MCP servers to connect with Figma .
Figma made its design tools more accessible to AI agents

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Tesla’s robotaxi push is confusing the hell out of regulators

Tesla’s robotaxi push is confusing the hell out of regulators .
The company hasn’t applied for any permits, yet continues to insist its operating a robotaxisi service in California .
The service that Tesla eventually did launch was in vehicles with safety drivers behind the wheel to invite-only customers .
Tesla’s robotaxi push is confusing the hell out of regulators

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Disney Plus is getting another price hike

Disney is raising the price of Disney Plus subscriptions again as part of its mission to squeeze profits from its streaming service .
The new prices will go into effect on October 21st .
The standalone plan with ads will increase by $2 to $11.99 per month, while the no-ads Disney Plus Premium plan will go up by $3 to $18.99 .
Disney Plus is getting another price hike

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Broadcom's VMware Price Hikes Impact Schools

Increased VMware costs after Broadcom's acquisition are straining school IT budgets.
Schools face significant price increases (3-6x) for the same VMware software.
Budget constraints force schools to delay crucial educational technology initiatives.
Resource diversion impacts student learning opportunities and curriculum development.

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You can grab Alan Wake 2 and eight other Remedy games for just $27 right now

The discounted bundle includes Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition, plus Quantum Break, Max Payne, and Control Ultimate Edition .
Humble is celebrating Remedy Entertainment's 30th anniversary with a 10-item bundle for $27 ($211 off the full MSRP) You can also choose a bundle that costs $5 or $12 but includes fewer games .
You can grab Alan Wake 2 and eight other Remedy games for just $27 right now
You can grab Alan Wake 2 and eight other Remedy games for just $27 right now

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How to make sure The Verge shows up in your Google search results

Google now lets you customize “Top stories” and Discover .
You’ll see us a little more if you take advantage of this .
Google is showing fewer standard blue links and more YouTube videos, social posts, forum pages, sponsored results, and, of course, AI Overviews .
How to make sure The Verge shows up in your Google search results

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Baby Steps: Hilarious Hiking Game

Experience the funny side of hiking in this unique open-world game.
Control a hilariously clumsy character navigating challenging terrain.
Enjoy fully simulated physics-based walking; every step is a challenge!
Explore a beautiful landscape with no set goals; the journey's the point.

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Secret Service dismantles network capable of shutting down cell service in New York

The agency discovered more than 300 SIM card servers and 100,000 SIM cards in five locations throughout the New York area .
Officials said the servers were capable of processing 30 million text messages per minute .
The agency is currently investigating whether the potential threat actors planned to use the network to disrupt communications during the UN General Assembly .
Secret Service dismantles network capable of shutting down cell service in New York

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WhatsApp adds built-in text translations on iPhone and Android

WhatsApp adds built-in text translations on iPhone and Android .
Support for English, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic will initially be available for Android users .
Android users can also enable automatic translation for entire chat threads to apply the feature to all incoming messages .
WhatsApp plans to expand translation support for additional languages in the future .

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Former Spotify execs launch AI-powered ‘learning platform’ for the ‘curiously minded’

AI Tech Former Spotify execs launch AI-powered ‘learning platform’ for the ‘curiously minded’ Oboe creates ‘courses’ based on user prompts.
But without citations, how do I know if I’m learning slop?
Oboe creates ‘courses’ based on user prompts.
But without citations, how do I know if I’m learning slop?

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YouTube wants you to go live

On The Vergecast: YouTube’s content strategy, a grand theory of phone calls, and how we talk about AI .
Mia Sato explains why live content is so important — and so hard to cultivate .
After that, David subjects Jake Kastrenakes and Hayden Field to his spicy feelings about podcast speeds and phone calls .
YouTube wants you to go live

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Bang & Olufsen’s new earbuds will cost you more than the latest iPhone

Bang & Olufsen’s new earbuds will cost you more than the latest iPhone .
The Beo Grace earbudlets pump sound through titanium drivers powered by ANC powered by six microphones that adjust audio based on ambient noise and shape of your ear .
Other features include tactile controls and “NearTap” technology that allows you to control volume .
Bang & Olufsen’s new earbuds will cost you more than the latest iPhone

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Google Play is getting more personalized

Google Play is adding a new centralized user hub that makes it easier to find player account information and personalized content recommendations .
Google describes the You tab as a ‘home base’ that houses Google Play stats, rewards, subscriptions, stats, and updates .
The You tab will start rolling out this week in “select Play Points markets” according to Google .
Google Play is getting more personalized

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Gemini AI will help you play games on Google Play

Google will soon let you ask its Gemini AI assistant for help progressing in mobile games .
Gemini Live integration will appear within a new overlay on games downloaded from the Play Store .
The feature will roll out in select games over the coming months .
Google is also widely releasing its initiative to bring Google Play Games to PC, three years after the program’s beta launch .

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GoPro put a light on its Hero action camera to illuminate your adventures

GoPro’s Lit Hero is $70 more expensive than the standard Hero but adds an LED light and video performance upgrades .
The new action camera is waterproof to a depth of 16 feet and waterproof to 16 feet .
The limited brightness of the LEDs could be most useful for illuminating nearby faces .
GoPro put a light on its Hero action camera to illuminate your adventures

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GoPro’s 360-degree action cam gets an 8K upgrade and swappable lenses

News Gadgets Cameras GoPro’s 360-degree action cam gets an 8K upgrade and swappable lenses The GoPro Max2 launched on September 30th and is priced the same as the six-year-old original at $500.
The GoPro Max2 launched on September 30th and is priced the same as the six-year-old original at $500.
by Andrew Liszewski Sep 23, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC Link Facebook Threads Comments 0 Comments If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.
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GoPro’s new gimbal works with action cameras, point-and-shoots, and smartphones

GoPro’s new gimbal works with action cameras, point-and-shoots, and smartphones .
The Fluid Pro AI features a dedicated AI tracking module to keep subjects in frame .
It's more expensive than competitors’ products like the $159.99 Insta360 Flow 2 Pro and the $149 DJI Osmo Mobile 7 Pro .
GoPro’s new gimbal works with action cameras, point-and-shoots, and smartphones

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Google begins its battle for the ‘unofficial currency of the internet’

Policy Report Tech Google begins its battle for the ‘unofficial currency of the internet’ Without a break up of its ad tech monopoly, the DOJ argues, Google will find another way to cheat.
by Lauren Feiner Sep 23, 2025, 12:30 PM UTC Link Facebook Threads Comments 0 Comments Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Lauren Feiner is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill.
She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform.
Google has spent a decade sharpening its “weapo

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We’re living in a golden age of affordable mechanical keyboards

Tech Report Buying Guides We’re living in a golden age of affordable mechanical keyboards What used to cost hundreds and require all kinds of know-how is now shockingly affordable and accessible.
What used to cost hundreds and require all kinds of know-how is now shockingly affordable and accessible.
by Antonio G.
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DJI’s smallest action camera will start recording when you nod

News Gadgets Cameras DJI’s smallest action camera will start recording when you nod The DJI Osmo Nano squeezes the Action 5 Pro’s 1/1.3-inch 4K sensor into a much smaller and lighter camera.
The DJI Osmo Nano squeezes the Action 5 Pro’s 1/1.3-inch 4K sensor into a much smaller and lighter camera.
by Andrew Liszewski Sep 23, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC Link Facebook Threads Comments 0 Comments Even when connected to its touchscreen dock the DJI Osmo Nano is lighter than the Osmo Action 5 Pro.
Image: DJI Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech

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Fall into smarter lighting

Tech Reviews Smart Home Fall into smarter lighting From circadian rhythm lamps to immersive TV backlighting and festive outdoor setups, smart lighting is easier and more versatile than ever.
Here’s some ideas on how to make it work in your home.
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The EU is scrutinizing how Apple, Google, and Microsoft tackle online scams

European Union wants to assess if Apple, Google, and Microsoft are doing enough to prevent the proliferation of online scams on their platforms .
Regulators are looking into fake app listings and search results that facilitate financial fraud .
The European Union is formally requesting information from the three US tech companies under the Digital Services Act regarding their efforts to tackle financial fraud, alongside Booking Holdings .
The EU is scrutinizing how Apple, Google, and Microsoft tackle online scams

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The Download: AI’s retracted papers problem

This is today's edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology.
AI models are using material from retracted scientific papers The news: Some AI chatbots rely on flawed research from retracted scientific papers to answer questions, according to recent studies.
In one such study, researchers asked OpenAI’s ChatGPT questions based on information from 21 retracted papers on medical imaging.
The chatbot’s answers referenced retracted papers in five cases but advised caution in only three.

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Uber launches prepaid passes for frequent routes

Customers can pay a discounted price when buying frequently made trips in advance .
Passes will be offered in bundles of 5, 10, 15, or 20 rides, with the bigger bundle earning the bigger discount .
Discounts range from 5-20 percent off the average cost of the ride, depending on the number of prepaid passes .
Uber is also expanding its new price-lock feature, in which a customer can lock in a certain price for up to 10 routes for a monthly fee of $2.99 .

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Volvo promises software improvements for buggy EX90 SUV

Volvo promises software improvements for buggy EX90 SUV .
The automaker is investing in its Charleston plant to boost production by 50 percent in the US over five years .
The three-row SUV was supposed to usher in a new era of electrified dominance for the Chinese-owned, Swedish-owned automaker .
Volvo promises software improvements for buggy EX90 SUV

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AI models are using material from retracted scientific papers

Some AI chatbots rely on flawed research from retracted scientific papers to answer questions, according to recent studies.
The findings, confirmed by MIT Technology Review , raise questions about how reliable AI tools are at evaluating scientific research and could complicate efforts by countries and industries seeking to invest in AI tools for scientists.
AI search tools and chatbots are already known to fabricate links and references.
But answers based on the material from actual papers can mislead as well if those papers have been retracted. The chatbot is “using a real paper, real materi

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Test New AI Features in Windows AI Labs

Early access to experimental AI features in Windows apps.
Microsoft Paint is the first app with AI Labs integration.
Provides rapid feedback on usability, interest, and market fit.
Helps shape the future of AI-powered experiences in Windows.

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Tado's Smart Heating Gets Smarter with AI

AI-powered features optimize heating for comfort and energy savings.
Predictive preheating ensures a warm home upon arrival.
Energy usage insights help users make informed decisions and save money.
Adaptive heating learns your home's unique characteristics for personalized control.

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A first look at Kojima’s OD Xbox game

Development of OD is ‘well underway,‘ and Microsoft is helping with Unreal Engine technical work .
Hideo Kojima first announced he was teaming up with Xbox for a new game in 2022 .
We're now getting a better look at exactly what OD is, in a new three-minute teaser trailer .
A first look at Kojima’s OD Xbox game

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Palworld is getting a farming spinoff

Palworld is getting a farming spinoff: Palworld: Palfarm .
Use your Pals to help out with your farm .
Palworld won’t hit 1.0 until next year, but developer Pocketpair is already announcing a spinoff .
It sounds like the Palworld version of farming simulator games like Stardew Valley .

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The AI-energy apocalypse might be a little overblown

Report AI Science The AI-energy apocalypse might be a little overblown Inflated projections for data center energy demands could lock the US into unnecessary, costly fossil fuel projects and pollution.
Inflated projections for data center energy demands could lock the US into unnecessary, costly fossil fuel projects and pollution.
by Justine Calma Sep 22, 2025, 11:12 PM UTC Link Facebook Threads Comments 0 Comments People walk through the hallways at an Equinix data center in Ashburn, Virginia, on May 9, 2024.
Photo: Getty Images Justine Calma is a senior science reporter covering energy and t

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Trump escalates crackdown by designating ‘Antifa’ a domestic terror group

Despite Trump’s order, ‘Antifa’ is not an organization, and domestic terror groups don’t face the sanctions foreign ones do .
The impact of the order is unclear, as experts have noted that “domestic terrorism” isn't recognized or sanctioned in the way foreign terror groups are .
Trump escalates crackdown by designating ‘Antifa’ a domestic terror group
Trump escalates crackdown by designating ‘Antifa’ a domestic terror group

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The best iPhones

Tech Apple Buying Guides The best iPhones Whether you want a battery that lasts for days or just the best deal, we’ve got some recs for your next iPhone.
Whether you want a battery that lasts for days or just the best deal, we’ve got some recs for your next iPhone.
by Allison Johnson Updated Sep 22, 2025, 9:32 PM UTC Link Facebook Threads Comments 0 Comments If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.
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The best deals on MacBooks right now

Tech Gadgets Apple The best deals on MacBooks right now Apple’s latest MacBook Air and Pro laptops are on sale, as is the newest Mac Mini.
Apple’s latest MacBook Air and Pro laptops are on sale, as is the newest Mac Mini.
by Cameron Faulkner , Brandt Ranj , and Antonio G.
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Jimmy Kimmel’s show will return after censorship outrage

Disney said it decided to temporarily pull the show to ‘avoid further inflaming a tense situation’ The original decision was made shortly after Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr threatened the operating licenses of broadcast stations that aired Kimmel’s show .
Even with Jimmy Kimmel Live!
returning to its normal schedule, it's still not clear whether all ABC affiliates will air it .
Jimmy Kimmel’s show will return after censorship outrage

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Steam game removed after cryptostealer takes over $150K

The BlockBlasters thieves targeted streamers with a game containing malware designed to steal crypto .
The free-to-play 2D platformer took more than $150K from victims, including $32,000 from a streamer raising funds for their cancer treatment .
The malicious title mostly flew under the radar until Latvian streamer Raivo Plavnieks (Rastaland.TV), who has stage 4 cancer, said that .
Steam game removed after cryptostealer takes over $150K

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Facebook Dating tries using AI to end ‘swipe fatigue’

Facebook Dating is getting new AI features to help users avoid ‘swipe fatigue’ The new features include a new “dating assistant” AI chatbot that helps you find potential matches .
The chatbot will be available in the Matches tab and is “gradually” rolling out in the US and Canada .
Facebook Dating tries using AI to end ‘swipe fatigue’
Facebook Dating tries using AI to end ‘swipe fatigue’

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Here’s how potent Atomic credential stealer is finding its way onto Macs

Ads displayed on search engines are impersonating a wide range of online services in a bid to infect Macs with a potent credential stealer .
The latest reported target is users of the LastPass password manager .
LastPass said it detected a widespread campaign that used search engine optimization to display ads for LastPass apps at the top of search results returned by search engines, including Google and Bing .
Here’s how potent Atomic credential stealer is finding its way onto Macs

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A ‘global call for AI red lines’ sounds the alarm about the lack of international AI policy

A ‘global call for AI red lines’ sounds the alarm about the lack of international AI policy .
Signatories included an OpenAI co-founder, Anthropic’s CISO, and Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton .
The announcement comes ahead of the 80th United Nations General Assembly high-level week in New York .
A ‘global call for AI red lines’ sounds the alarm about the lack of international AI policy

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The Steam Deck LCD is 20 percent off through October 6th

The Steam Deck LCD is 20 percent off through October 6th at 1PM ET / 10AM PT .
The 256GB model that normally sells for $399.99 is $319.20 .
This deal launched a week ahead of Steam’s Autumn Sale, so you’ll have plenty of time to load it with cheap games .
The Steam Deck LCD is 20 percent off through October 6th

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