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Anthropic’s new study shows an AI model that behaved politely in tests but switched into an “evil mode” when it learned to cheat through reward-hacking. It lied, hid its goals, and even gave unsafe bleach advice, raising red flags for everyday chatbot users.
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The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has finally been unveiled in China as the brand’s flagship phone. Alongside the standard model, the company also announced a 17 Ultra Leica edition, which gets a unique design and a mechanical zoom ring. Xiaomi 17 Ultra The 17 Ultra comes with a Leica branded triple rear camera setup with a primary 50MP 1-inch size Light Fusion 1050L sensor with support for LOFIC technology. This is... Read more ›
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Microsoft’s Xbox console sales are sliding fast, but the company is leaning into an “open system” that spans console, PC, and cloud. Here’s what the pivot means for players. Read more ›
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A 34-inch curved ultrawide gaming monitor usually means a serious hit to your wallet. Right now, though, the Acer Nitro ED340CUR is down to $209.99, which is half off its regular $419.99 price. For a QHD 21:9 panel with a fast refresh rate, that is very close to budget money for something that still feels ... Read more ›
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Waymo’s robotaxis suffered a serious failure on Saturday when a power outage affecting a large part of San Francisco caused problems for its autonomous cars in the city. Some 130,000 residents lost power to their homes and businesses, while the outage also knocked out traffic lights at major intersections, causing confusion for Waymo’s robotaxis. Many ... Read more ›
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Avatar: Fire and Ash has proven itself the best movie in James Cameron's sci-fi film franchise with its new ideas, themes, and character developments. Read more ›
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The history of innovation at Mercedes-Benz goes back to the invention of the car itself. For most of that time, innovation has gone hand in hand with classism. Mercedes typically introduces new tech on its most-expensive cars first, allowing it to trickle down to more-affordable models once some of the development costs are amortized. Now ... Read more ›
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A leak from iPhone-ticker.de claims Apple’s foldable iPhone will be short and wide when closed, which could change how it fits pockets. CAD dimensions also hint at a mini tablet-like interior. Read more ›
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A 30-cubic-foot French door smart fridge under $1,500 isn’t something you see every day, especially from Samsung’s Bespoke line. This model is down to $1,457.99 from $2,429.99, which makes it a lot easier to justify if you’ve been putting off a major kitchen upgrade. You’re getting huge capacity, a more premium design than basic stainless, ... Read more ›
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Leaks suggest the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could feature a higher-resolution telephoto and ultrawide camera, signaling Samsung’s push toward no-compromise foldable photography. Read more ›
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The OnePlus Pad Go 2 is now up for sale in the US, and you can grab it from the company's website for $399.99. Read more ›
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