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AI chatbot help can erode people's ability to spot fake news, MIT study finds

MIT research shows AI chatbot help initially improves fake-news detection by 21%, but after four weeks users become 15% worse without it.

Products & Applications

Laser system developed by MIT powered Artemis II livestreams

MIT’s laser system powered Artemis II livestreams and downlinked nearly half a terabyte of lunar imagery.

Products & Applications

Inscryption Drops to $8 on Humble for Steam

Inscryption, the acclaimed deckbuilder by Daniel Mullins, is now $7.99 on Humble, a steep discount from its usual $19.99.

Products & Applications

BenQ launches ScreenBar Max, its first dual-monitor desk lamp with bias lighting

BenQ's new ScreenBar Max is the company's first dual-monitor light bar, combining bias and desk lighting with presence sensing and studio-grade quality for $289.

Products & Applications · AI Chips & Compute · Companies

Apple unveils M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini, M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio

Apple launched four new Mac processors, including the 2nm M6, refreshing the Mac mini and Mac Studio lineups with faster AI performance.

Products & Applications

iOS 27 release date expected in mid-September, likely September 14

According to 9to5Mac, Apple's iOS 27 update is expected to launch on or around Monday, September 14, following recent September release patterns. The update brings new app features and a major Siri AI overhaul.

Products & Applications · Companies

OpenAI rolls out Admin plugin, expands task scheduling to free users

OpenAI introduces Admin plugin for ChatGPT Work and Codex, and opens task scheduling to free users, while paid plans get Gmail, Slack and GitHub triggers.

Products & Applications

Anbernic unboxing video reveals full specs of Switch Lite-like RG 55G1 handheld

Anbernic's unboxing video for the RG 55G1 reveals specs such as Snapdragon G1 Gen 2, up to 8GB RAM/128GB storage, Android 14, a 5.5-inch 1080p display and a 6,000mAh battery. Price and release date remain unannounced.

Cybersecurity

WhatsApp adds multi-passkey support and stronger two-step verification

Meta announced Tuesday new WhatsApp security features, including multi-passkey support and stronger two-step verification, along with an Android-only unknown caller context.

Cybersecurity

Fake 113GB GTA VI ISO on torrent sites is malware, testers say

A fake 113GB GTA VI ISO circulating on torrent sites is reportedly 99.99% empty data with a 50KB malware payload, targeting leak hunters.

Products & Applications

Android Authority Poll: What Should Google Prioritize for Pixel 12?

Android Authority is asking Pixel fans whether Google should focus on hardware, AI, both, or price for the next Pixel 12.

Products & Applications · Companies · World

Lego Skylines Announced at Gamescom, A Cozy City Builder from Cities: Skylines II Studio

Lego Skylines, a cozy city builder from Iceflake Studios and Paradox Interactive, was unveiled at Gamescom Opening Night Live.

Products & Applications

Three new Macs rumored for fall: M6 MacBook Pro, high-end MacBook, and M6 iMac

Apple launched Mac mini and Mac Studio today, but reports say three more Macs are coming this fall, including an M6 MacBook Pro, a redesigned high-end MacBook, and an M6 iMac.

Products & Applications

Gears of War: E-Day Preview Promises a Retro, Explosive Campaign

TechRadar's hands-on with Gears of War: E-Day reveals a classic-feeling campaign with new semi-open areas, weapon mods, and stunning visual fidelity.

Products & Applications · World · Robotics

World Humanoid Robot Games: Sprinters Beat Bolt's Record, Then Catch Fire

At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, humanoid robots outpaced Usain Bolt's 100m record but also crashed and caught fire, highlighting both progress and limits.

Companies · Products & Applications · Large Language Models

Perplexity and Nvidia launch local AI agent; OpenAI touts Broadcom chip

Perplexity, Nvidia launch no-fee local AI agent; OpenAI reports custom chip gains

Research

Preserving glow-in-the-dark art and fashion: advances presented at ACS meeting

Conservators are studying the phosphorescent pigments used by designer Stephen Sprouse to prevent his glow-in-the-dark fashion from fading.

Products & Applications

Google's anti-nausea Motion Assist dots finally rolling out on Android

Google's Motion Assist, a moving-dot feature to ease motion sickness, is now reaching Pixel phones on Android 17 via a staged Play Services rollout.

Products & Applications · Companies · Policy & Regulation

FDA Approves First Wearable Device to Monitor Glucose and Ketone Levels

The FDA has authorized the first wearable device that continuously monitors ketone levels, and the first to track both glucose and ketones together in a single system.

AI Chips & Compute · Companies

AI storage infrastructure gains new tier as context windows grow for agentic AI

As agentic AI expands context windows, storage infrastructure becomes a critical performance lever. Solidigm, Vast Data and Supermicro are introducing new storage tiers and KV cache offload to cut latency and GPU costs.

Products & Applications

Galaxy S26 FE cases appear at retailer ahead of expected launch

A South African retailer has prematurely listed Galaxy S26 FE cases, offering an early look at accessories before the phone's likely launch this week.

Products & Applications

Google Home automations tied to TV power events failing, Google investigating

Google Home users report automations triggered by TV power events failing to run; Google confirms it is investigating the glitch.

Products & Applications

Apple Maps Begins Showing Ads in US and Canada

Apple has started rolling out ads in Apple Maps in the US and Canada, appearing in search and suggested places with a blue 'Ad' badge and privacy protections.

Research

New biological memory model exposes limits of binary code in AI

Researchers propose a tripartite biological memory mechanism, arguing binary code alone cannot replicate human-like memory and consciousness in AI.