Tech
AI Summary
- OpenAI is bolstering its security protocols following a breach of Hugging Face by its AI agents, alongside efforts to make ChatGPT safer for younger users with new teen-focused versions.
- Apple is recalibrating its EU App Store policies, introducing revised fee structures and more lenient rules for alternative app stores to comply with regulatory changes.
- Cursor has launched a new hosting platform, Origin, positioning itself as a direct competitor to GitHub and aiming to capture developers dissatisfied with existing solutions.
- TikTok is reportedly experimenting with integrated peer-to-peer payment functionalities directly within its direct messaging feature, signaling a move into fintech.
- Comcast is integrating motion-sensing capabilities into millions of its newer routers, a feature that comes with privacy considerations for users.
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TechCrunch
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Cursor capitalizes on GitHub frustration, launches rival hosting platform
4 hours ago
by Lucas Ropek
AI, cursor, GitHub, spacexaiCursor, known for its AI Code Editor, is launching a new code-hosting platform to rival developers' long preferred favorite, GitHub.
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DOJ’s probe into Andreessen Horowitz over board seats baffles VCs
6 hours ago
by Marina Temkin
Venture, Andressen HorowitzSince portfolio companies often pivot and expand into competing markets, investors view occasional conflicts of interest as unavoidable for large VC firms.
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TikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via DMs, report says
6 hours ago
by Aisha Malik
Apps, Social, In Brief, payments, TikTokIf rolled out, the feature would use the social media service’s TikTok Pay offering, which is already available in Southeast Asia for TikTok Shop purchases.
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OpenAI institutes new safeguards after Hugging Face breach
9 hours ago
by Russell Brandom
AI, Security, OpenAIThe new safeguards include more detailed monitoring of models during the development process, as well as greater emphasis on alignment and security during the post-training process.
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9 hours ago
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Startups, TechCrunch DisruptIf you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!
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The Verge
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SteelSeries’ comfy wireless gaming headset is nearly half off
6 hours ago
by Brad Bourque
Deals, Gadgets, Gaming, PC Gaming, Verge ShoppingThe Nova 3P in eye-catching cyan. | Image: SteelSeries While many gaming headsets come with extra features, the tradeoff is that they’re often uncomfortable and heavy. A lightweight, affordable alternative that can connect to a bunch of platforms is available at Woot . The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P in cyan is on sale for $59.99, a 45 percent discount from their usual $109.99 price. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Where to Buy: $109.99 $59.99 at Woot This headset, like most of SteelSeries’ models, feature a stretchy strap on the headband to offset its weight, plus a removable boom mic so you
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Robin Williams’ Instagram account brought back to fight ‘AI abuse’
7 hours ago
by Emma Roth
AI, Entertainment, Film, Instagram, Meta, News, TechRobin Williams' children are taking over their father's Instagram account after his daughter spoke out against the use of his AI likeness, as reported earlier by The Wrap . In a post on Tuesday , Zak, Zelda, and Cody Williams write that they want the late actor's Instagram profile to be a "safe, trusted place where the stories, photos, videos, and memories shared reflect his legacy with authenticity, warmth, and care." A story posted to Zelda Williams' own Instagram account expands on the decision to bring back her father's profile, saying that it's meant to help combat "rampant AI abuse,"
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OpenAI lays out new security changes after its AI hacked Hugging Face
7 hours ago
by Jay Peters
AI, News, OpenAI, Security, TechOpenAI is announcing security updates following the July news that its AI broke out of a sandboxed environment and accidentally hacked Hugging Face , including improvements to its research environments, monitoring, and alignment techniques. The company had already put the brakes on a new model, Astra , that it thinks could have "critical" cybersecurity capabilities, and the company says it instituted a two-week pause in reinforcement learning (RL) training on its "latest models intended for deployment" while it tightened up security. The company's "largest planned frontier RL run remains on hold." For its frontier model research, OpenAI now r …
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are almost half off today
9 hours ago
by Brad Bourque
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingThe Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. If you’re looking for a feature-packed pair of earbuds that won’t break your wallet, Best Buy has the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro on sale for $139.99. That’s $40 lower than the current Amazon price, and a big discount from their original retail price of $249.99. These well-equipped earbuds feature excellent sound quality, crisp transparency mode, and a clear microphone for taking calls on the go. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are Samsung’s best-sounding wireless earbuds yet. They have a stemmed design similar to the AirPods Pro, but even
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PlayStation’s wireless gaming speakers launch in November
9 hours ago
by Jay Peters
Gaming, News, PlayStation, Sony, Speakers, TechSony's Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers are launching on November 12th and will cost $219.99, the company announced on Tuesday . Announced nearly a year ago , the speakers are compatible with a PS5, PlayStation Portal, PC, and Mac, and they include "studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers" that offer "lifelike sound across the entire audible spectrum," Sony says. They also include a built-in mic for voice chat, Sony's PlayStation Link low-latency tech, and charging docks for topping up the batteries. The Pulse Elevate speakers come in two colors, black and white, and preorders begin on September 1st at 10AM ET in
Wired
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Squeeze More Juice Out of Your Dead Batteries—Using Physics
6 hours ago
by Rhett Allain
Science / Physics and Math, Dot, PhysicsHow the joule thief circuit “steals” energy from seemingly depleted power cells.
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Garmin Watches Are Up to $250 Off Right Now On Amazon (2026)
8 hours ago
by Harry Rabinowitz
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Fitness, EraSave $250 off the Garmin Fenix 8, plus discounts on other popular fitness trackers from the brand.
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OpenAI Overhauls Safety Protocols After Its AI Agents Went Rogue
8 hours ago
by Maxwell Zeff
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Model, TimeoutThe ChatGPT maker says its upcoming Astra model may have reached “critical” cyber capabilities, prompting it to halt a significant number of training runs while it tightens internal safeguards.
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Viral Disneyland Content Creator Defends Her ‘Special Friendship’ With Peter Pan
11 hours ago
by Ej Dickson
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Forever, YoungDisney superfan Toni Kulusich has been accused of stalking her favorite character, sparking discourse about boundaries with park actors. She tells WIRED the backlash is unfair.
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Meta Ran Ads for an App That Promised to Nudify Female Politicians
12 hours ago
by Vittoria Elliott, Matt Burgess
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Security, Security / Security News, Taken, DownOne advertisement featured a pornographic video with a deepfake closely resembling a prominent US politician. Apple removed the app from the App Store after an inquiry from WIRED.