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Norway proposes temporary AI glasses limits in public spaces
Norway has proposed a temporary ban on AI glasses in selected public places while the government develops permanent rules for wearable devices that can record people without their knowledge. The move responds to privacy concerns, including the risk of people being filmed without consent, and is intended to give time for public debate and a…
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Games Workshop recruits IT chief amid delayed systems upgrades
Games Workshop is recruiting a head of IT on a two-year fixed-term contract to oversee global IT, information security and customer-facing technology. The appointment matters because the Nottingham-based retailer is still working through delayed, costly upgrades to its enterprise systems and supply chain technology. The company’s latest annual report, for the year to May 2026,…
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Are phone coolers actually worth it?
Phone coolers can help maintain performance when a phone gets hot during sustained, demanding tasks, but most people are unlikely to need one. Heat can cause a phone to throttle its processor, slowing games or other workloads, and active cooling may reduce that effect. Coolers range from fans and heat-spreading cases to thermoelectric devices; apps…
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OpenAI to test sponsored product images in ChatGPT in US this month
OpenAI is introducing visual ads to ChatGPT, featuring sponsored product images that will initially appear when users generate images. This marks an expansion of OpenAI’s advertising strategy, which began in February with text-based sponsored links. The move represents OpenAI’s efforts to monetise ChatGPT beyond its subscription tiers. The visual ads will be tested in the…
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Place Wi-Fi extenders where they can maintain a strong router signal
Wi-Fi extenders work best when placed where they can still receive a strong router signal while reaching a weak-coverage area. Getting this balance right matters because an extender rebroadcasts the signal it receives, so a poor connection to the router can leave the extended Wi-Fi weak too. In ideal conditions, the suggested distance is about…
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Xbox Series X should remain useful for years with ongoing support
The Xbox Series X, launched in 2020, is likely to remain useful for years, with ongoing software support and a repairable design helping extend its life. Microsoft’s continued updates for the 13-year-old Xbox One suggest support for the Series X may continue well after its successor arrives, while rising prices for newer consoles could keep…
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Altman says AI’s benefits will outweigh harms from misuse
Sam Altman said society should accept some harms from artificial intelligence in exchange for its benefits, arguing that people will do far more good with the technology than the damage caused by hacks, scams and misuse. His comments have drawn criticism amid wider concerns about AI safety and OpenAI’s approach to regulation. Altman made the…
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Can Safeworld convince people that gen AI robots won’t hurt them?
Safeworld, a new startup focused on robot safety, has emerged from stealth with more than $12 million in seed funding led by Shine Capital and a16z Speedrun. The company, founded by Carnegie Mellon researcher Dr. Ding Zhao along with Kyle Wong and Simo Rachidi, aims to solve a critical problem: ensuring that generative AI-controlled robots…
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Ubuntu 26.10 beta adds GNOME 51 and optional AI transcription
Ubuntu 26.10, codenamed “Stonking Stingray”, has entered beta testing ahead of its scheduled 15 October release. The release brings GNOME 51 and extends Ubuntu’s move towards Rust-based replacements for core tools, while adding an optional speech-to-text feature powered by language models. The beta ran well in tests on both older hardware and in a virtual…