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OpenAI expands Daybreak with specialist cyber model
Approved defenders will gain broader access to cyber tools as the new tiered Daybreak programme adds GPT-5.6-Cyber for advanced security work.

Your Claude-generated text will soon include AI watermarks
It’s about to get much easier to spot AI-generated text, with Anthropic announcing that invisible AI watermarks will soon be added to all Claude-created content. The new policy, which is mandated by the European Union’s AI Act, will apply to any text or files that were created or otherwise touched by...

Grab this tiny 10,000mAh power bank for nearly 50% off at Amazon
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Why Grand Theft Auto’s Netflix deal is creating controversy
Eager players will get their first look at the blockbuster game early on August 28. There’s just one catch.

New Pass-ta-key attack reveals all the things we didn't know about passkeys
Why passkey apps treat Windows differently than other operating systems.

Dell XPS 13 review: The MacBook Neo finally has a serious Windows rival
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Premium design Color-rich display (thinner bezels) USB-C charging on both sides Comfortable, backlit keyboard Cons Shorter battery life No USB-A or HDMI ports No physical webcam privacy shutter Our Verdict Dell’s XPS 13 is a compelling budget laptop, even if it falls just slightly behind the MacBook Neo. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated...

I’m starting to think I got the last good GPU deal
In November, around the U.S. Black Friday deal rush, I bought a new graphics card. That was nine months ago, and I think it might be the last time — at least for the foreseeable future — that I’ll get a decent price on any computer hardware. In this week’s...

Breached: Valve warns Steam hardware buyers to watch for scams
The more a scammer knows about you, the more convincing the scam can become. They don’t need your most sensitive information to pull it off, either. A recent breach involving Steam hardware customers is a good example of this. First reported by Engadget, Valve recently warned European customers who purchased...

This Steam Machine is full of tissues, not games
The Steam Machine is an adorable little gaming PC (or console, depending on the angle), but its pricing is its biggest problem. One 3D printing fan decided that if they couldn’t afford four figures for Valve’s underwhelming game cube, they could at least get the same home decor vibes. They...

There’s a one-click way to email an open Office file. Most people miss it
Imagine you’re working on an Excel workbook and you want to quickly email it over to a colleague or friend. There’s actually a handy little trick you can use to get it done fast—and it also works in Word and PowerPoint. All you have to do is look at the Quick...

Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but not 'stand-up'
The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.

Dell adds PowerStore support to Nutanix Cloud Platform
Customers can now run Nutanix Cloud Platform on Dell PowerStore, gaining automated deployment, lifecycle management and Dell hardware support.

Rocket Lab Stock Fell Nearly 50% From Its Record High. History Says Do This Next.

Rocket Lab Q2 2026 earnings: revenue up 62%, loss widens

AI agent hacks gym to get its owner spot in pilates class
The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.