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OpenAI ChatGPT Agent AI can both handle complex work tasks and pose a financial and safety risk for users. (Image source: Grok AI)

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Agent: AI for complex tasks with a higher risk of financial theft and bioweapon creation

ChatGPT OpenAI Agent has computer and web access to complete complex tasks on its own, with improved AI LLM performance versus prior models. However, the AI is also potentially more dangerous, including the possibility of unauthor...
David Chien, 18 Jul 2025 23:19
TSMC’s record-breaking second quarter underscores AI boom. Pictured: TSMC's silicon wafer (Image source: TSMC)

TSMC posts record Q2 revenue up 38.6 percent to $31.8 billion

TSMC’s Q2 revenue rose 38.6 percent year‑on‑year to $31.81 billion, with net profit up 60.7 percent to $13.57 billion. Advanced 3‑7 nanometer nodes drove 74 percent of wafer sales, and management raised its full‑year growth outloo...
Nathan Ali, 18 Jul 2025 22:56
An iPhone Fold render. (Image source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

iOS 26 for the iPhone Fold tipped to debut new Depth Pro feature

iOS 26 is fast becoming one of the most controversial upcoming software update for iPhones in history already. It might also be one of the most interesting, though, not the least because it could be the first of its line to have a...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jul 2025 19:47
Minix Elite EU512-AI review: A particularly energy-efficient Core Ultra Mini PC

Minix Elite EU512-AI review: A particularly energy-efficient Core Ultra Mini PC

Where's the turbo? Mini PCs from the Far East often advertise low prices but come with underpowered processors like the Intel N100. That’s not the case with the Elite series from Minix - these models are equipped with Intel Core Ultra CPUs, yet prices start at just €668 ($780) or €829 ($967). We’re putting this AI-powered mini PC to the review to see what it really offers.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Arc 7-Core iGPU | 772 g
Christian Hintze, 18 Jul 2025 16:36
Comparison of Standard and Neural Materials shows Nvidia can greatly cut VRAM needs for games. (Image source: Nvidia, edited)

Massive performance boost with 90% less VRAM usage—early tests suggest future Nvidia and DirectX AI-magic can bring significant improvements for gamers

As became increasingly clear, GPUs with 8GB VRAM are struggling heavily in some modern games with some settings. Whether due to the lack of proper game optimizations or the reluctance of major manufacturers to include more VRAM in...
Anton Avdyushkin, 18 Jul 2025 03:48
inZOI uses small language models to control actions and thoughts of Zois, in-game characters. (Image source: Steam)

Analysis: Nearly 8,000 games on Steam have AI generated content

An increasing number of AI generated content disclosures have popped up on Steam and as it sits now, nearly 8,000 games use some form of AI content. Some of these games are very highly rated and are selling a lot of units.
Vineet Washington, 17 Jul 2025 16:49
Google signed an agreement to acquire hydro power for data centres. Reference image. (Image source: panumas nikhomkhai - Pexels)

Google signs a $3 billion deal to obtain renewable energy for AI and cloud computing

The company has been acquiring renewable energy for its data centres across the world to decarbonise its operations. By 2030, Google aims to achieve net zero emissions.
Daniela Morales Soler, 17 Jul 2025 14:33
The fourth-gen MBUX will integrate Microsoft apps into the new CLA (Image source: Mercedes-Benz)

More Microsoft integration in Mercedes-Benz

Microsoft and Mercedes-Benz are deepening their partnership with plans to transform cars into mobile workspaces that go beyond traditional office settings. Leading the way is the new Mercedes CLA, which will become the first vehic...
Matthias Zellmer, 17 Jul 2025 13:59
Beeper Plus (Image Source: Beeper)

Beeper adds 'Plus' subscription with AI transcription and enhanced privacy

Beeper, known for its iMessage on Android effort , is launching "Beeper Plus," a subscription adding features like AI transcription alongside a privacy update for local, end-to-end encrypted connect.
Antony Muchiri, 17 Jul 2025 09:05
An illustrative image depicting how Scinapse compares against the competition (Image source: Google, Anthropic, and Pluto Labs; edited)

Korean startup claims its 'AI scientist' outperforms Gemini 2.5 Pro and Claude Opus 4

In a surprising new development, Pluto Labs has claimed its Scinapse AI outperforms models from Google and Anthropic at a fraction of the cost. The announcement has stirred industry buzz as the world awaits its official launch and...
Chibuike Okpara, 16 Jul 2025 22:29
AMD greenlit to ship MI308 after Washington export review. Pictured: AMD Instinct MI300 series accelerators (Image source: AMD)

Washington clears AMD to resume shipments of advanced AI chips to China

The U.S. Commerce Department will advance AMD's MI308 export licenses, ending months of suspension. This policy shift reverses early-2025 hardware curbs and could restore both vendors' access to China's AI market once formal appro...
Nathan Ali, 16 Jul 2025 17:41
The N1x is said to be similar to Nvidia and Mediatek's pictured GB10 processor. (Image Source: TechPowerUp)

Nvidia's N1x ARM-based laptop processor allegedly delayed again, mid to late 2026 launch likely

The N1x is certainly not vaporware, even though the production problems may lead one to come to such conclusions. Nvidia might be the most valuable company in the world, but it cannot control everything. Sources claim that the N1x...
Bogdan Solca, 16 Jul 2025 14:46
Meta prepares gigawatt-scale data centers for the next wave of artificial intelligence. Pictured: Meta's Richland Parish data center (Image source: Meta)

Meta plans AI cluster that's almost the size of Manhattan

Meta is pouring billions into massive AI server farms, kicking off with its one-gigawatt Prometheus cluster followed by a five‑gigawatt Hyperion build. Prefabricated tents and on‑site gas plants slash costs and speed deployment, a...
Nathan Ali, 16 Jul 2025 13:57
RTX 6000D: Nvidia aims to reclaim China market with two million GDDR7 GPUs. Pictured: Nvidia's H100 GPU (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia's RTX 6000D aims to restore lost ground in China

Nvidia's RTX 6000D, built on TSMC's 4 nm process with GDDR7 memory, delivers roughly 1,100 GB/s bidirectional bandwidth while staying within U.S. export caps. Shipping in Q3 2025, Nvidia targets two million units by year-end to re...
Nathan Ali, 16 Jul 2025 10:19
The Output Co-Producer plugin for digital audio workstations leverages AI to create new music audio variations quickly. (Image source: Output)

Output adds Re-imagine to its Co-Producer plugin for digital audio workstations: AI-generated music sample variations

Output Co-Producer uses AI to generate endless sound sample variations from text prompts or existing tracks. Compatible with major DAWs, the plugin streamlines remixing and idea generation while avoiding copyright issues.
David Chien, 15 Jul 2025 22:19
GNCA - GamersNexus Consumer Advocacy logo (image source: YouTube)

Multiple product recalls, device bans, and AI tensions hit tech industry this week

A new Tipline episode from Gamers Nexus highlights a series of consumer tech issues, including Alienware laptop fire reports, widespread Anker power bank recalls, Wikipedia rejecting AI-generated summaries, Switch 2 device bans fo...
Sebastian Jankowski, 15 Jul 2025 19:26
Recruit Holdings cuts 1,300 jobs as Indeed and Glassdoor pivot to AI (Image source: Dall-E 3)

Glassdoor and Indeed parent company to cut 1,300 jobs as AI hiring tools ramp up

Recruit Holdings to cut 1,300 jobs—about six percent of its HR-tech workforce—and fold Glassdoor into Indeed as it accelerates AI-driven hiring tools.
Nathan Ali, 15 Jul 2025 17:06
Amazon weighs a larger stake in Anthropic to secure its AI supply chain (Image source: Anthropic)

Amazon plans to expand Anthropic stake beyond $8 billion

Amazon is in talks to boost its $8 billion investment in Anthropic, keeping it among the top shareholders. AWS’s new Project Rainier cluster—16 data centers powered by Trainium 2 chips—will train Claude models.
Nathan Ali, 15 Jul 2025 16:58
Geekom A9 Max. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Geekom renews its mini PC offensive: A9 Max with Ryzen AI 9 launching soon

Geekom is launching a new mini PC, the A9 Max, that utilizes the latest AMD technology. At its core is the powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which not only offers a modern APU with high computing power but also features an integrated NP...
Sebastian Bade, 15 Jul 2025 16:53
A retro video game console, the Atari 2600, photographed against a plain white background. (Image Source: Evan-Amos on Wikimedia Commons)

Modern LLM vs 1970s Atari: Gemini admits it can't win, walks away

After defeating ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, the vintage Atari 2600 claims victory against Google's Gemini without making a single move.
Rohith Bhaskar, 15 Jul 2025 12:37
Nvidia's CEO rejects the notion of an AI "arms race”. Pictured: Nvidia H100 NVL (Image source: Nvidia)

Jensen Huang says export controls only spur China’s AI chip development

CEO Jensen Huang says Washington’s high-end export controls have backfired by spurring China’s homegrown hardware. He argues an open, U.S.-built tech stack must set the global AI standard for all developers.
Nathan Ali, 14 Jul 2025 20:45
Artistic image of a person using Gmail. (Image source: Google Blog)

Hackers could exploit this Gemini mail summaries loophole for phishing attacks

The loophole identified by a Mozilla researcher could allow phishing emails and compromised password warnings to get through to AI summaries generated by Gemini. But it looks like Google is working towards mitigating these gaps.
Vineet Washington, 14 Jul 2025 18:01
Xbox Graphics LinkedIn ad graphic with backwards monitor screen (Image source: Mike Matsel LinkedIn account)

Xbox Gaming LinkedIn ad using generative AI causes scrutiny after recent Microsoft job cuts

A LinkedIn ad for an Xbox Graphics role ironically uses generative AI, showing a backwards-facing monitor. Following layoffs that affected multiple studios, Microsoft may replace more employees with AI. Several Xbox executives fac...
Adam Corsetti, 14 Jul 2025 17:56
Meta, logo of which is pictured in the background, has started an acquisition spree of AI startups. (Image Source: Julio Lopez - Pexels)

Meta continues to expand its AI business by acquiring voice startup PlayAI

The company has made several acquisitions in Artificial Intelligence to strengthen its portfolio. To date, there are no details about the deal; however, the teams are expected to merge in the following weeks.
Daniela Morales Soler, 14 Jul 2025 14:55
A user interacting with Grok AI through a smartphone (Image source: Bryan M Wolfe/Digital Trends)

Elon Musk's SpaceX reportedly investing $2 billion in xAI; Tesla may follow suit

Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly making its biggest investment yet ($2 billion) in another of his companies. Automaker Tesla could make similar commitments in xAI, according to the billionaire's post on X.
David Odejide, 14 Jul 2025 09:09
iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 makes your notes smarter with on-device AI

iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2: Distraction-free note taking for students and professionals that combines the best of traditional writing with smart AI features

The iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 streamlines the digital note taking experience with its crisp e-ink display and pressure-sensitive Wacom EMR stylus. The AINOTE Air 2 combines note taking, reading, and voice recording with smart AI featur...
Advert‎orial, 13 Jul 2025 16:55
Movetru's wearable kit is designed to deliver real-time movement insights for injury prevention and performance tracking (Image source: Movetru/movetru.io)

AI wearables startup Movetru raises $1.9 million USD in pre-seed funding for injury prevention tech

Northern Ireland-based startup Movetru has raised $1.9 million USD (approximately €1.4 million) in pre-seed funding to scale its AI-powered wearable for injury prevention. The system delivers real-time biomechanical insights to at...
Louise Burke, 12 Jul 2025 22:38
An electric Tesla Cybertruck (Image source: Motor Trend)

Grok AI arrives in Tesla vehicles in latest software update

Tesla is rolling out software update 2025.26 for its cars, adding multiple features. The standout feature is Grok (Beta) in the US, but the release also contains Light Sync, audio settings, dashcam, and charging info improvements,...
David Odejide, 12 Jul 2025 18:54
An illustrative image of the surgical robot at work (Image source: AI-generated image)

For the first time, surgical robot operates autonomously with 100% success rate

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking AI framework that enables a robot to perform a key surgical step completely on its own, achieving a 100% success rate in a lab setting and marking a major milestone toward autonomous sur...
Chibuike Okpara, 12 Jul 2025 12:11
Artificial intelligence and the white-collar workforce (Image source: OpenAI)

AI automation slashes 25 percent of entry-level tech jobs; half of junior roles at risk

AI-driven automation is reshaping tech workforces, with entry-level roles facing steep cuts while seasoned staff risk obsolescence. Executives warn half of junior white-collar jobs could vanish within five years.
Nathan Ali, 12 Jul 2025 02:57
Artificial Agency's behaviour engine enables lifelike in-game characters and directors that adapt dynamically to players (Image source: Artificial Agency)

Artificial Agency unveils behaviour engine to reshape AI in gaming

Artificial Agency's new behaviour engine introduces adaptive AI to gaming, letting characters and game directors respond in real time to player choices.
Louise Burke, 11 Jul 2025 17:13
It remains unclear if the roll out will be limited to certain users. (Image source: Pexels)

OpenAI preparing to launch browser with a chat-like interface to compete with Chrome

OpenAI is ready to launch an Artificial Intelligence-backed browser to compete with the biggest player in the field: Alphabet’s Google Chrome, according to sources consulted by Reuters.
Daniela Morales Soler, 11 Jul 2025 12:10
Researchers at Monash University in Australia have achieved a breakthrough in the fight against multi-resistant germs – with the help of artificial intelligence. (Image source: DallE3)

Milestone in AI drug design – first synthetic protein combats resistant bacteria

A team of Australian researchers has used artificial intelligence to design a new type of protein that specifically targets antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli. The discovery holds strong potential for medical use, though clinic...
Marius Müller, 10 Jul 2025 15:20
The Grok 4 AI language model logo. (Image source: xAI)

Grok 4 beats ChatGPT to become top public AI model as Elon Musk touts $300/month premium subscription

The new Grok 4 by Elon Musk's xAI is now the best AI model available to the public, according to third-party testing platforms, beating ChatGPT or Google's Gemini. The xAI team introduced a new and expensive AI subscription option...
Daniel Zlatev, 10 Jul 2025 14:43
OpenAI Sora is currently one of the most popular AI video generator (Image source: OpenAI/Notebookcheck)

Google to tackle low-quality AI-generated content on YouTube

Like many things in life, artificial intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword. Google currently has its hands busy dealing with AI slop, a term referring to AI-generated content that doesn't warrant monetisation. An upcoming poli...
Matthias Zellmer, 10 Jul 2025 13:50
A screenshot of ChatGPT's conversation window displaying a jailbreak that can be used to reproduce valid Windows Keys. (Image Source: ODIN)

ChatGPT can be fooled into revealing valid Windows serial keys

Researchers have discovered an exploit with Chat GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini that makes it reveal valid Windows product activation keys. The strategy works because ChatGPT has publicly known Windows keys baked into its data set.
Rohith Bhaskar, 10 Jul 2025 11:40
The July Pixel drop offers some new features all centered around AI (Image Source: Google)

Surprise July Google Pixel feature drop isn't that surprising

Googles' latest Pixel drop offers some new features and freebies for Pixel owners, but nothing about it is terribly surprising, and it certainly isn't Material 3.
David Devey, 10 Jul 2025 09:49
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI review: Finally, a quieter gaming laptop, but at what cost?

86% Acer Predator Helios 18 AI review: Finally, a quieter gaming laptop, but at what cost?

Focus on performance mode. With its Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5080 laptop, the 18-inch gaming desktop replacement actually falls into the high-end gaming category. So what makes the Helios 18 AI better or worse than the competition?
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | 18.00" | 3.5 kg
Christian Hintze, 09 Jul 2025 18:52
The 15-series' new AI Edit Genie feature. (Image source: Realme)

Realme 15 and 15 Pro officially backed to launch as affordable AI Edit Genie smartphones

The Realme 15 series has just officially been confirmed to launch soon as new mid-range Android smartphones with three key upgrades, one of which is new Snapdragon 7-series silicon in its Pro variant. The upcoming handsets are als...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jul 2025 15:48
According to a new MIT study, answers to health questions from chatbots can vary significantly – depending on who is asking. (Image source: DallE3)

MIT study warns: Chatbots more likely to discourage certain groups from seeing a doctor

Is AI always objective? Not quite. A new study from MIT reveals that the way someone writes can shape the medical advice they receive from chatbots – often to their disadvantage. Certain groups consistently receive less accurate o...
Marius Müller, 09 Jul 2025 14:16
AI-generated image of a man in a neon-lit cyberpunk jacket sitting on a couch in a stylish club. A TV behind him reads: “GENERATE IMAGES ON YOUR PC FOR FREE.” (Image Source: AI Generated)

Guide: Here's how to generate images on your PC for free

CheckMag Want to generate images on your PC without relying on cloud services? This guide walks you through setting up free, open-source tools for complete creative control without any subscriptions.
Rohith Bhaskar, 08 Jul 2025 23:33
The Velvet Sundown official image on Spotify bio. (Image source: Spotify)

Real or AI: Band confirms use of artificial intelligence for its music on Spotify

While it is hard to establish how much of The Velvet Sundown’s music is AI generated, it has been confirmed that this project involves the support of AI for characters, lyrics, music, and stories. New AI album dropping on July 14....
Vineet Washington, 07 Jul 2025 19:53
The Asus Ascent GX10 mini PC is set to see the light of day on the 22nd of July. (Image source: Asus)

Asus GX10: Mini PC with 1,000-TOPS Nvidia GB10 superchip set to launch later this month

Yet another mini PC with the Nvidia GB10 AI superchip is nearing announcement. Dubbed the Asus Ascent GX10, the mini workstation aims to take on the likes of Apple and AMD with its impressive performance and vast amounts of unifie...
Sambit Saha, 07 Jul 2025 16:05
Using AI to get the medication you need faster: This is the aim of Isomorphic Labs. (Image source: Pexels/ThisIsEngineering)

First human clinical trials with AI-developed drugs to take place very soon

DeepMind subsidiary Isomorphic Labs has announced the first human clinical trials with AI-developed drugs based on the award-winning AlphaFold system. If successful, this could revolutionize drug development and enable faster acce...
Marc Zander, 07 Jul 2025 15:30
Motorola officially charges €600 for the Edge 60 Pro, but it is now available for significantly less. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Motorola Edge 60 Pro: Solid mid-range smartphone with few weaknesses

The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a strong contender in the highly competitive mid-range segment. In our review, the stylish smartphone scores very well in terms of battery life and its bright curved display.
Manuel Masiero, 07 Jul 2025 12:27
The AI Shooting Glasses are equipped with a camera and speaker (Image source: Zeblaze)

Ray-Ban Meta alternative: Affordable AI smart glasses come with camera and speaker

Zeblaze’s new smart glasses aim to compete with products from Meta and Ray-Ban. The gadget can capture photos and videos and is available for a comparatively wallet-friendly price.
Silvio Werner, 04 Jul 2025 21:54
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia giving a speech (Image source: CNA)

Nvidia becomes most valuable company ever at $3.92T, leaving Microsoft and Apple behind

Yesterday, Nvidia's market cap hit $3.92 trillion, making Nvidia the most valuable publicly traded company in history. The previous record was set by Apple on December 6, 2024, when its market cap hit $3.915 trillion.
Chibuike Okpara, 04 Jul 2025 21:10
Meta AI bots are on the move once again. (Image source: Meta/Notebookcheck)

Mark Zuckerberg reportedly planning another AI bot offensive

Mark Zuckerberg continues to work on proactive AI chatbots. According to a New York media report, Meta is developing systems that can independently contact users and refer to previous conversations. The goal is to offer personaliz...
Matthias Zellmer, 04 Jul 2025 18:32
Gemini, ChatGPT, Grok, and Perplexity (Image source: Gemini)

AI battle: Grok surprises Mrwhosetheboss with its performance and ChatGPT wins

In a video posted by Mrwhosetheboss on YouTube, he tested four AI models from different brands and scored them based on performance in each task. Mrwhosetheboss went from simple queries to tricky questions and research, pushing ea...
Chibuike Okpara, 04 Jul 2025 05:17
Phil Spencer (left), Sarah Bond (middle), and Matt Booty (right) in an Xbox podcast. (Image source: Xbox on YouTube)

Report: Microsoft tying to move towards AI agents amid mass layoffs

The mass layoffs at Microsoft have shut down a lot of upcoming projects and dismantled several established development teams. One developer has now stated that the company is looking to replace its workforce with AI agents whereve...
Vineet Washington, 03 Jul 2025 17:26

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