AI generated code used in phishing campaign, blocked by Microsoft Defender Attackers used SVG file disguised as PDF, with hidden business themed code inside Security Copilot flagged AI style traits, like verbose identifiers and generic comments AI code is now used…
Designing CPUs for next-generation supercomputing
With GPU-powered AI breakthroughs getting the lion’s share of press (and investment) in 2025, it is tempting to assume that CPUs are yesterday’s news. Recent predictions anticipate that GPU and accelerator installations will increase by 17% year over year through 2030….
Beats announces the Powerbeats Fit, a slightly updated successor to the Beats Fit Pro
If you’re looking to a new set of Beats earbuds but aren’t a fan of the company’s over-the-ear hook, there’s another fresh option to consider. The Apple-owned company revealed its latest model, the Powerbeats Fit, which looks a lot like the…
SpaceX targeting Oct. 13 for next Starship megarocket launch
SpaceX’s Starship megarocket will fly again less than two weeks from now, if all goes according to plan. SpaceX announced on Monday (Sept. 29) that it’s targeting Oct. 13 for Starship Flight 11, which will be the final launch of the…
Amazon launches sale on 2025 Apple Watch Series 11, SE 3, Ultra 3
New Apple Watch releases are already on sale at Amazon, with the SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3 discounted by double digits. Save on the newest Apple Watch styles at Amazon. Pick up Apple’s wearable at a discount, as Amazon…
5 foods you should never cook in an air fryer – avoid uneven cooking and greasy mess
Air fryers are now so popular, their sales are even being used by economists when trying to work out inflation. Not only do they promise faster cooking, lighter results, and an easier way to make meals without drowning everything in oil,…
The Download: AI to detect child abuse images, and what to expect from our 2025 Climate Tech Companies to Watch list
One more thing How DeepSeek became a fortune teller for China’s youth As DeepSeek has emerged as a homegrown challenger to OpenAI, young people across China have started using AI to revive fortune-telling practices that have deep roots in Chinese culture….
FCC accidentally leaked iPhone schematics, potentially giving rivals a peek at company secrets
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) showing the electrical schematics for the iPhone 16e, despite Apple specifically requesting them to be confidential. This was most likely a mistake on the part of the FCC, . The agency also distributed a cover letter…
Mysterious crown-like features on Venus may finally have an explanation
The mystery behind Venus’ giant, crown-shaped geological features, known as coronae, may finally have an explanation: A “glass ceiling” in Venus’ mantle is trapping heat and driving slow, shifting currents that might lead to the formation of the crown-like surface features,…
SanDisk Creator Desk Drive review: Pretty, but too basic and expensive
The 4TB SanDisk Creator Desk Drive is sleek and colorful storage for your Mac, but more expensive or far slower than other options available to creative professionals. SanDisk Creator Desk Drive Getting more storage for a Mac is trivial — assuming…