Someone trained Google’s fruit fly brain simulation to play Balatro, and it’s working
Bold of a fruit fly to be better at Balatro than most of us.
Source: Android Authority
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Gemini brings its ‘Notebooks’ feature straight to these users
Google Workspace and Education users can now avoid the usual Gemini Notebook detour.
Source: Android Authority
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Your smartwatch is probably good enough, and the market knows it
The smartwatch upgrade itch isn't quite as itchy as it once was.
Source: Android Authority
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A little-known audio company is trying to get Samsung, Apple, and Google devices banned in US
BoomCloud 360 is picking a fight with the three biggest tech companies at once.
Source: Android Authority
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This clever Plex app could give your aging LG TV a new lease on life
Slow Plex on older LG TVs? This app might make things better.
Source: Android Authority
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Here’s What the AI Apocalypse Could Look Like
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss three possible AI doomsday scenarios, AI safety, and the unexpected bipartisan alliance forming against AI.
Source: WIRED
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Google could be working on an incognito upgrade for Gemini Live
Because not everything you show to Gemini is something you want it to remember.
Source: Android Authority
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New RatHat Android malware uses AI to automate device control
A new Android malware called RatHat has been discovered, targeting users with an AI-powered subsystem that helps operators remotely navigate compromised devices. [...]
Source: BleepingComputer
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The AI ‘Slowdown’ Is an Antitrust Mess
By framing their efforts as a “slowdown” rather than an industry-wide push for better security standards, AI labs may have set themselves up for years of regulatory headaches.
Source: WIRED
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Motorola just shared a cryptic teaser for a new device
Motorola has shared a teaser on social media for a mysterious launch event scheduled for later in September.
Source: Android Authority
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Customer Data Permanently Lost in Iran Strikes on Amazon Data Centers
Amazon Web Services didn’t design its data centers to withstand war, and now the company admits it can’t recover what’s been lost.
Source: WIRED
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Google reveals how its new 3D emoji were designed, and which Android brands are getting them
Google opens up about its Noto 3D emoji design process, while also teasing the manufacturers whose devices are in line for Noto 3D.
Source: Android Authority
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OpenAI details more cases of AI agents taking unauthorized actions
OpenAI has presented new examples of what they call "AI model misalignment" from the past six months, including unauthorized file uploads, following self-generated instructions, hiding mistakes, and leveraging exposed API keys. [...]
Source: BleepingComputer
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The AI Slowdown Debate Crashed Salesforce’s Party
The Dreamforce conference became an unlikely battleground for the CEOs of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia to debate whether AI development should slow down.
Source: WIRED
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Google’s upcoming custom clocks could be easy to edit and move between Pixels
Google’s unreleased AI clocks could support editing, cloud backup, and transfers, letting custom styles follow you to a new phone.
Source: Android Authority
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This tiny, beloved e-reader is getting a successor that runs on Android
Xteink S4 doubles the battery and ditches Linux for Android 11.
Source: Android Authority
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Brevo supply-chain attack injected ClickFix scripts on customer sites
Brevo confirmed that attackers stole a Cloudflare API key and used it to inject malicious ClickFix scripts into its websites and JavaScript files embedded on customer sites to distribute malware. [...]
Source: BleepingComputer
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Need backup power on the go? The BLUETTI Elite 10 Mini is 40% off right now
BLUETTI’s Elite 10 Mini drops to $119 at Amazon, bringing portable backup power to travel, camping, and short outages.
Source: Android Authority
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