Content warning: this story discusses sexual abuse, self-harm, suicide, eating disorders and other disturbing topics. Character.AI, the Google-backed AI chatbot startup embroiled in two lawsuits concerning the welfare of minors, appears to be bulking up its content moderation team in the wake of litigation and heightened public scrutiny. The embattled AI firm’s trust and safety… Continue reading Embattled Character.AI Hiring Trust and Safety Staff
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This Tropical Virus Is Spreading Out of the Amazon to the US and Europe
outbreaks of Oropouche virus have flared up in the Amazon for decades, but historically the pathogen has little troubled the rest of the world. But this seems to be changing. In 2024, the virus showed that it can travel. Most of this year’s 11,000-plus cases occurred in Brazil and Peru, where the virus is an… Continue reading This Tropical Virus Is Spreading Out of the Amazon to the US and Europe
Tesla is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles over a tire pressure monitor issue
Another day, another Tesla recall. This time, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informed the owners of almost 700,000 Tesla vehicles warning them of a problem with a warning light for the tire pressure monitoring system as reported by the Associated Press. The recall affects the 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3 and 2020-2025 Model… Continue reading Tesla is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles over a tire pressure monitor issue
James Bond (the movie franchise, not the spy) may be in deep jeopardy
Movie icon and super spy James Bond seemed to be on another rise to the top of the box office just a few years ago, but things have been almost as quiet as a shot from a Walther PPK with a silencer ever since then. Daniel Craig took on the role in 2006 with Casino… Continue reading James Bond (the movie franchise, not the spy) may be in deep jeopardy
Google’s Gemini Deep Research tool is now available globally
A little more than a week after announcing Gemini Deep Research, Google is making the tool available to more people. As of today, the feature, part of the company’s paid Gemini Advanced suite, is available in every country and language where Google offers Gemini. In practice, that means Gemini Advanced users in more than 100… Continue reading Google’s Gemini Deep Research tool is now available globally
How to schedule messages on Instagram
Instagram is still thought of as a feed of algorithmically-suggested photos first and foremost, but the app is also pretty popular for messaging, too. If you want to take some of the stress out of remembering to send a birthday message to a friend, as part of a recent update, you can now schedule Instagram… Continue reading How to schedule messages on Instagram
Intel Arc B580 review: The new king of $250 GPUs (for now)
When Intel debuted its first Arc video cards two years ago, I was more than a little skeptical. Could a company that famously gave up on its last major desktop GPU project in 2009 actually make a dent in a market dominated by NVIDIA and AMD? Well, when I reviewed them in 2022, the Arc… Continue reading Intel Arc B580 review: The new king of $250 GPUs (for now)
HK firm TechStar Acquisition enters SPAC merger deal with Seyond unitTechStar’s listing on the HKEX would be withdrawn following the completion of the…
Hong Kong-listed special purpose acquisition firm TechStar Acquisition Corp said on Friday it is set to merge with Seyond Merger Sub, a special purpose acquisition unit of Seyond Holdings, in a SPAC transaction. TechStar said in a statement that the merged entity would become a unit of Seyond Holdings, with the negotiated value of the latter being around… Continue reading HK firm TechStar Acquisition enters SPAC merger deal with Seyond unitTechStar’s listing on the HKEX would be withdrawn following the completion of the…
Nissan’s new 2025 Ariya electric SUV is now on sale with prices starting under $40,000
The 2025 Nissan Ariya is now available with prices starting under $40,000. Nissan’s electric SUV offers up to nearly 300 miles range and can now charge up at Tesla Superchargers to make road trips effortless. 2025 Nissan Ariya prices and specs Nissan launched the new 2025 model year on Friday with an MSRP of just… Continue reading Nissan’s new 2025 Ariya electric SUV is now on sale with prices starting under $40,000
Tesla finds ‘cell-dent’ issues in Cybertrucks, starts replacing battery packs
Tesla has found a problem with “cell denting” in some Cybertrucks and it is starting to change the battery packs. The automaker is even sending the trucks back to Gigafactory Texas to investigate and replace the packs. Cybertruck has been in production for a year now, and the production ramp has been relatively smooth. Tesla… Continue reading Tesla finds ‘cell-dent’ issues in Cybertrucks, starts replacing battery packs