Anthropic’s AI has hidden a secret message in the stars. The OpenAI robot found it.
There has been a lot of talk recently about artificial intelligence models that intentionally try to hide their actions from human overseers. Well, apparently we’re just giving them new ideas on how to do it. Bryan Chan, an AI security researcher,…
Engadget Review Roundup: iPhone Duo, Rivian R2 and More
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget. Sam Rutherford for Engadget We’ve reached the point in the technology calendar where the pace of new devices is simply absurd. Over the past two weeks, the Engadget team has published more than a dozen…
Capcom and Square Enix face online attacks as hackers access player data
A number of services run by Capcom and Square Enix have been subject to unauthorized access attacks by third-party individuals and groups, part of a wave of AI-based cybersecurity breaches at Japanese companies in recent weeks. On October 19, Square Enix…
Google Health update to 5.11 brings several huge upgrades
A new version of Google Health is deployed as version 5.11 on Android and iOS. This new version brings many changes, such as Health Guardian features for the Fitbit Air. It also significantly improves automatic activity tracking, offers more options for…
Google Messages rolls out Enhanced Protection mode to Android
Following the announcement earlier this month, Google Messages for Android is rolling out enhanced protection to combat spam and scams. To date, Google Messages offers standard protection to block “spam and links suspected of harm.” Enhanced…
Apple’s $2,000 foldable iPhone launches amid high demand
SYDNEY/SHANGHAI/LONDON >> Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, is available in stores worldwide today for around $2,000, lower than previous iPhone launches. From Singapore and Shanghai to London and San Francisco, demand was strong, but…
Indie game developer cancels Vibe-coded zombie shooter after San Francisco authorities condemn ‘dehumanizing’ game
The developer of a zombie game set in San Francisco has pulled the game and issued a public apology after city officials condemned the title for depicting its citizens as “zombies.” Tenderloin Night Shift was an atmospherically coded…
Using an Apple Pencil with iPhone Duo: what you need to know
The iPhone Duo is compatible with the Apple Pencil, if you have the right one. MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera tested the Apple Pencil with the iPhone Duo to see if it’s a useful tool to use. If you already own an Apple Pencil 1, Apple…
Deal: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is $300 cheaper than iPhone Duo
Today marks the official start of shipping for the iPhone Duo, but unless you pre-order one, you’ll have to wait a while for a unit to become available. While you wait, you can take a look at what Samsung has to offer. THE Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is…
Apple exploring fix for cramped Safari layout on iPhone Duo’s outer screen
In a new post on the WebKit blog highlighting what’s new in Safari 27.1, Apple’s Jen Simmons said the company is exploring ways to let websites better use the iPhone Duo’s external display. Here are the details. Apple knows Safari…