Hertz says hackers stole customer credit card and driver’s license data
Hertz says hackers stole customer credit card and driver's license data Hertz says hackers stole customer credit card and driver’s license data Hertz says it’s “not aware of any misuse of personal information” stemming from the breach. | Image: Getty Images Car rental giant Hertz is alerting customers that personal information including credit card details […]
Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand
Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand âYour honor, the FTC calls Mark Zuckerberg.â Flanked by two bodyguards, Metaâs CEO solemnly strode into a Washington, DC courtroom. Despite his last-ditch efforts to avoid a trial, he was there, jaw clenched, to defend his company from being broken up by the US government. Shortly after he was sworn […]
The best iPad deals you can get right now
The best iPad deals you can get right now The iPad in its natural habitat: on David Pierce’s coffee table. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge While the best iPad deals usually land during major sale events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day, many great iPad deals are attainable outside those times. The […]
Apple’s complicated plan to improve its AI while protecting privacy
Apple's complicated plan to improve its AI while protecting privacy Apple’s complicated plan to improve its AI while protecting privacy Apple says it’s found a way to make its AI models better without training on its users’ data or even copying it from their iPhones and Macs. In a blog post first reported on by […]
The best smart rings for tracking sleep and health
The best smart rings for tracking sleep and health So, you’re thinking of buying a smart ring. Well, some good news. Picking the best of the lot is incredibly easy right now. The “bad” news is that, as far as trustworthiness and reliability, your choices are somewhat limited, as this is still a niche and […]
OpenAI debuts its GPT-4.1 flagship AI model
OpenAI debuts its GPT-4.1 flagship AI model OpenAI has introduced GPT-4.1, a successor to the GPT-4o multimodal artificial intelligence model launched by the company last year. During a livestream on Monday, OpenAI said GPT-4.1 has an even larger context window and is better than GPT-40 in “just about every dimension,” with big improvements to coding […]
Meta AI will soon train on EU users’ data
Meta AI will soon train on EU users' data Meta AI will soon train on EU users’ data Meta has announced that it’s preparing to train AI on the data of EU users of its apps, including Facebook and Instagram. The company says that includes things like public posts, comments, and their chat history with […]
Nvidia starts producing its Blackwell AI chip at TSMC’s Arizona plant
Nvidia starts producing its Blackwell AI chip at TSMC's Arizona plant Nvidia starts producing its Blackwell AI chip at TSMC’s Arizona plant Nvidia has brought some of its chip production stateside. On Monday, Nvidia announced that it has started producing its Blackwell AI GPUs at TSMC’s plant in Phoenix, Arizona, while companies within the state […]
The Meta Quest 3S just got its first discount
The Meta Quest 3S just got its first discount Due to the fluctuating tariff situation, a lot of people are seriously mulling over tech purchases they might otherwise be content to put off for a while. And it makes sense. While I don’t endorse panic buying, your reasons for buying now are more justified because […]
Are prediction markets gambling? Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev is betting not
Are prediction markets gambling? Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev is betting not Today, I’m talking with Vlad Tenev, the cofounder and CEO of Robinhood, which is one of the most well-known consumer finance apps in the world. It started as a way to open up stock trading, but the company’s ambitions have grown over time — […]