U.S. prosecutors in New Jersey on Friday publicly announced charges against Rostislav Panev, 51, a dual Russian-Israeli national accused of being a key developer in the LockBit ransomware gang. Panev is currently in Israeli custody and faces extradition to the United States. LockBit is one of the most prolific ransomware gangs, accused of launching crippling…
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More OpenAI is slowly inviting selected users to test a whole new set of reasoning models named o3 and o3 mini, successors to the o1 and o1 mini models that just entered full release earlier this month….
Whether or not you’ve heard of a white elephant gift exchange before, there’s a good chance you have the wrong idea of what it is, how it actually works and where the idea came from. According to legend, the King of Siam would give a white elephant to courtiers who had upset them. It was…
In the 1960s, a legendary Disney Imagineer dreamed of a ghost fish aquarium, where spooky skeletal fish would swim like living sea creatures. In 2024, Disney finally had the technology to bring this vision to life. Entertainment companies like Disney are constantly looking for ways to make their experiences so immersive that it impacts our…
As we make our way closer and closer toward the holidays, our time left to find the perfect gift is running out. With each passing day, that’s less time you have to find the gifts you’re looking for the share with your friends and family. We’ll we’re here to tell you you don’t have to…
In games, as in film, Indiana Jones has had a rough patch. The intrepid archaeologist’s recent big-screen exploits have met with lukewarm reception at best, with 2008’s The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and 2023’s The Dial of Destiny both failing to reignite the excitement enjoyed by the original 1980s trilogy; so, too, have his…
Before the elections, the cybersecurity team of U.S. vice president and then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris reached out to Apple asking for help, according to Forbes, after a tool that’s designed to detect spyware on iPhones flagged anomalies on two devices belonging to campaign staffers. Apple declined to forensically analyze the phones, per Forbes. The company’s…
Gamefam, a metaverse media company for Gen Z and Alpha communities, said in its second annual report that its branded campaigns on Roblox and Fortnite have exceeded 2.7 billion brand engagements in 2024. The State of Brands on Roblox and Fortnite report noted that Gamefam, which makes games on Roblox and Fortnite, is the No….
Last week, Google allegedly instructed contract workers evaluating Gemini not to skip any prompts, regardless of their expertise, TechCrunch reports based on internal guidance it viewed. Now, contractors have allegedly been instructed not to skip prompts that “require specialized domain knowledge” and to “rate the parts of the prompt you understand,” adding a note that…
I’m an AI reporter, and next year, I want to be bored out of my mind. I don’t want to hear about increasing rates of AI-powered scams, messy boardroom power struggles or people abusing AI programs to create harmful, misleading or intentionally inflammatory photos and videos. It’s a tall order, and I know I probably…
It’s not every day that an actor in a successful live action anime project gets to sit down and interview its creator in their native tongue, but Netflix’s One Piece star Iñaki Godoy did just that ahead of the show’s second season. In a recent video from Netflix’s Still Watching YouTube Channel, Monkey D. Luffy…
Generative AI took the world by storm in November 2022, with the release of OpenAI’s service ChatGPT. One hundred million people started using it, practically overnight. Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the company that created ChatGPT, became a household name. And at least half a dozen companies raced OpenAI in an effort to build…
AI creates a dilemma for companies: Don’t implement it yet, and you might miss out on productivity gains and other potential benefits; but do it wrong, and you might expose your business and clients to unmitigated risks. This is where a new wave of “security for AI” startups come in, with the premise that these…
SpongeBob SquarePants and Bikini Bottom have joined Fortnite via its UGC platform, Unreal Editor for Fortnite. Paramount Game Studios and marketing agency Zoned have collaborated on a series of four experiences based on the popular animated series, bringing SpongeBob, Patrick and the rest to the Fortnite audience. The four games, which Zoned developed with Alliance…
Waymo’s fleet of driverless vehicles are and a study indicates that may reduce crashes on roadways. The , a non-paid partnership between Waymo itself and reinsurer Swiss Re, indicated Waymo’s cars result in fewer insurance claims than those operated by people. Swiss Re analyzed liability claims from collisions covering 25.3 million miles driven by Waymo’s…
What is the best internet provider in Huntington Beach? Spectrum is the best internet service provider in Huntington Beach, California, thanks to its wide coverage and reasonable pricing. Spectrum covers over 93% of Huntington Beach addresses, according to data from the Federal Communications Commission, significantly more than other providers in the area. Though ISPs like…
Returning Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies might have pioneered modern Doctor Who holiday specials—Christmassy monsters, high spectacle, an occasional amount of Kylie Minogue—but it’s arguable that it was his successor, Steven Moffat, that really nailed the balancing act of what a good Doctor Who Christmas story should be. The answer, paradoxically, is not really a great…
For example, instead of a ribbon, use compostable twine or string with a cutting—a sprig of holly, a clipping of eucalyptus, or the branch of a fir—tucked into it. It’s a rustic look that will hold up even if you wrap things well in advance. Alternatively, slip in something less hardy, like flowers or berries,…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sat before Congress in 2023 to testify about the dangers of AI. He told American lawmakers at the time that he owns no equity in OpenAI, something he’s said many times, claiming he just runs the company because he loves it. However, Altman recently said he actually did have some equity…
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More OpenAI has expanded the number of applications its desktop apps can work with, including allowing Advanced Voice Mode to work with other apps, and is moving closer to ChatGPT using computers. The desktop app introduced integrations…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has reached a settlement with Amazon about alleged hazardous workplace conditions at ten of the tech giant’s facilities. Under the terms of the settlement, Amazon will pay a penalty of $145,000 and must implement “corporate-wide ergonomic measures” to reduce the risk of worker injuries. OSHA will also continue inspecting…