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Ethernet cables can do more than just improve home internet
Ethernet cabling can carry more than network data: with suitable equipment, it can also transmit video, audio and electrical power. These uses can help make use of existing wiring or reach devices far from a router or power socket, though category cable is not always the best choice. For long-distance video, HDMI extenders send a…
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Capcom plans AI-focused engine upgrade to streamline game development
Capcom plans to upgrade its RE Engine through a project called REX, with the aim of making it an “AI-generation” game engine and speeding up development. The company says AI will help streamline workflows, while its previous position is that it will not use AI-generated content in its games. Programmer Satoshi Ishida said larger games…
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‘Crazy’ FlyDubai landing explained by Israeli pilot, who offers steps to prevent future crises
A FlyDubai flight landed safely in Saudi Arabia after its captain was allegedly stabbed by the co-pilot during flight, causing the aircraft to plunge more than 14,000 feet in 30 seconds. Former Israeli Air Force pilot Eliran Almog described the survival and emergency landing as remarkable, and argued that the incident shows why airlines and…
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The Nvidia Shield TV Is 7 Years Old. It Just Got a $100 Price Hike
Nvidia has raised the price of its Shield TV Pro streaming box by $100, to $299.99, despite the model being essentially unchanged since 2019. The increase highlights how rising component costs, including memory used in AI hardware, are pushing up prices for consumer electronics. The Shield TV Pro launched at $199.99, while the now-discontinued non-Pro…
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Former Anthropic security leader warns AI agents are becoming too autonomous for humans to keep them in check
Jeffrey Ladish, a former member of Anthropic’s security team and now head of Palisade Research, warns that AI agents are gaining capabilities faster than people can learn to control them. He says researchers have not developed reliable ways to stop increasingly capable systems from hacking, colluding or disregarding instructions, raising concerns about human oversight. Ladish…
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David Robinson leaves OpenAI, citing AI industry risk management concerns
David Robinson has resigned from OpenAI and publicly criticised the AI industry’s approach to risk management. His departure adds to a series of exits by safety researchers and workers, drawing attention to concerns that rapid model development may be outpacing safeguards. Robinson previously wrote safety reports for major OpenAI model releases. He argues that frontier…
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New PM Burnham faces Heathrow test; Russia strikes Kyiv; AI concerns grow
Prime Minister Andy Burnham confronts early tests over Heathrow expansion and Manchester City verdicts. Russia has struck a second major Kyiv bridge, whilst tech leaders warn AI development is outpacing safety measures.
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Tailor your iPhone’s Camera Control button to your shooting habits
Apple’s Camera Control button can be customised to fit how someone takes photos and uses their iPhone. Adjusting its launch action, gestures and settings can make one-handed camera use more convenient and reduce accidental presses. In Settings > Camera > Camera Control, users can choose which supported app opens, configure light presses and swipes, and…
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Former OpenAI safety lead urges nuclear-style safeguards for advanced AI
Former OpenAI safety lead David Robinson has warned that the company’s launch culture is “broken” and that frontier AI development is moving faster than its safeguards. He argues that AI firms should adopt the layered protections and careful planning used by nuclear power plants and busy airports, because failures in advanced AI could cause harm…
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iPhone Duo vs. iPad Mini: Which Apple device is right for you?
Apple’s forthcoming foldable iPhone Duo could cover some of the same ground as the iPad Mini, but whether it can replace a tablet depends on how people use their devices. The comparison highlights a trade-off between the Duo’s stronger hardware and convenience, and the Mini’s larger screen, fuller multitasking and separation from phone distractions. The…