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OpenAI benches GPT-6.1 Astra for overstepping the mark
OpenAI has killed off the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra after the model got better at doggedly pursuing tasks but worse at knowing when it should stop. The decision means…
What happens when the cloud blows up?
I’ve covered cloud computing for a long time, and one of the most persistent myths I encounter is that public clouds exist above the laws of physics that govern everything…
Why faster AI coding can mean harder engineering
We keep asking whether AI can make developers more productive, but that’s the wrong question. We should instead be asking what happens when it does. All those productivity gains can…
Nvidia releases Open Agent Safety Platform to monitor and govern agentic AI
Nvidia on Monday rolled out an agentic governance system called the Open Agent Safety Platform that combines software with out-of-band DPU-based silicon in a reference system design that it says…
Elon Musk teases final look of SpaceX’s Starship test vehicle
It’s no secret that SpaceX has been constructing its Starship test vehicle — it’s easy for curious onlookers to snap photos. But what will it look like when it’s finished?…
Facebook reportedly building cryptocurrency for WhatsApp money transfers
Facebook is building a cryptocurrency designed to make it easier to transfer money on WhatsApp, according to Bloomberg. The currency will reportedly be focused on India and allowing Indian workers…
Apple’s AirPower wireless charging mat is rumored to be in production
Apple’s long-delayed AirPower wireless charging mat might finally be in production, if rumors are to believed. Word comes via a tweet from ChargerLAB (via MacRumors), which says that it’s learned…
Twitter will begin a public test of new features in the coming weeks
A few months ago, Twitter announced that it had begun testing new features to promote healthy conversations on the platform. Now, these changes will be rolling out to a test…
Amazon’s base Fire TV Stick now comes with its new Alexa remote
You don’t have to sacrifice all the bells and whistles to get Amazon’s entry-level Fire TV hardware. The internet giant is releasing an updated edition of the basic Fire TV…
Apple’s year of cheap battery upgrades resulted in 11 million repairs
In a recent all-hands meeting, Tim Cook reportedly revealed that Apple replaced 11 million iPhone batteries in 2018, up from its normal 1-2 million tally. The spike was a result…