Apple leaks new info about the rumored redesign of the upcoming Mac Mini M4

Apple‘s big September iPhone event has come and gone and we now know all about the new iPhone 16, a new line of AirPods, and the Apple Watch 10. However, there’s still not an M4 Mac or MacBook. That will be changing very soon, it seems. SEE ALSO: Apple’s new M4 Macs are probably coming […]

Sam Altman steps down as head of OpenAI’s safety group

OpenAI ‘s internal safety committee is becoming an independent oversight body, as CEO Sam Altman leaves the group’s top leadership role. The announcement came as part of the results of a 90-day evaluation by the existing Altman-chaired Safety and Security Committee into the company’s AI safeguards and governance. The committee’s new leadership includes Zico Kolter […]

As Silicon Valley sours on diversity, women in tech suffer

There is a financial crisis among groups that recruit and advocate for women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, the BBC reports.  Funding has dried up for many of these organizations, with Women Who Code and Girls in Tech — two of the most prominent U.S. organizations supporting women in tech positions — […]

Is Apple Intelligence only on iPhone 16? We have the answers

“Is Apple Intelligence only coming to iPhone 16” is a question I often get as a tech journalist on the Apple beat. The quick answer is no. Apple Intelligence, revealed at WWDC 2024 (an annual Apple conference and livestream that reveals the company’s newest software developments), is the tech giant’s new suite of AI tools. […]

PS6 rumor: Intel reportedly rejected for the next-gen console — here’s why

Sony’s PS5 Pro announcement didn’t exactly land with a bang — more like a fizzle. With a lukewarm reception from potential buyers, it’s clear the focus is already shifting to what PS56 could bring to the table. According to a report from Reuters, AMD is, once again, stepping up to design the next-gen chip for […]

Take $30 off the Fitbit Google Ace and help your kids jump into action

SAVE $30: As of Sept. 17, get the Fitbit Google Ace for $199.95, down from $229.95, at Amazon. That a discount of 13%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fitbit Google Ace (cellular, GPS) $199.95 at Amazon $229.95 Save $30.00 Get Deal If your kids have been bugging you for a smartwatch so they […]

ChatGPT was messaging users first — but OpenAI said this wasn’t supposed to happen

A freaky occurrence where ChatGPT messaged users unprompted is just a bug. OpenAI confirmed this to Futurism after a viral Reddit post showed ChatGPT initiating a conversation with a user. “Did ChatGPT just message me… first?” posted Redditor SentuBill with a screenshot of an exchange where ChatGPT allegedly asked the user about their first week […]