The Turing Test has a problem – and OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 just exposed it
GPT-4.5 just aced the Turing Test, but it’s still not AGI. Now what? Continue reading The Turing Test has a problem – and OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 just exposed it
Are tariffs about to make your next iPhone way more expensive? It’s complicated
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared his take. Here’s mine. Continue reading Are tariffs about to make your next iPhone way more expensive? It’s complicated
In Other News: Apple Improving Malware Detection, Cybersecurity Funding, Cyber Command Chief Fired
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Apple adding TCC events to Endpoint Security, cybersecurity funding report for Q1 2025, Trump fires the head of NSA and Cyber Command.
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This tiny Bluetooth dongle gave me the ultimate in-flight movie experience
The Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 brings upgraded audio quality, connectivity, and usability for in-flight entertainment systems, so you can stress less about poor signals. Continue reading This tiny Bluetooth dongle gave me the ultimate in-flight movie experience
This ThinkPad is as durable as it is practical, and it’s my go-to for working remotely
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 is one of the most durable laptops I’ve tested, but its solid battery life and high-res webcam make it a practical pick for work. Continue reading This ThinkPad is as durable as it is practical, and it’s my go-to for working remotely
This Week in Security: Target Coinbase, Leaking Call Records, and Microsoft Hotpatching
We know a bit more about the GitHub Actions supply chain attack from last month. Palo Alto’s Unit 42 has been leading the charge on untangling this attack, and they’ve …read more Continue reading This Week in Security: Target Coinbase, Leaking Call Records, and Microsoft Hotpatching
China Imposes 34% Reciprocal Tariffs on Imports of US Goods
China said Friday that it will impose reciprocal 34% tariffs on all imports from the United States from April 10, making good on a promise to strike back after US President Donald Trump escalated a global trade war. CNN: On Wednesday, Trump unveiled an… Continue reading China Imposes 34% Reciprocal Tariffs on Imports of US Goods
HP Battery Alert 601 on startup in Windows 11 [Fix]
In this post, we will show you how to fix the HP Battery Alert 601. Most modern HP laptops include a battery check for their BIOS diagnostics. This check is performed during the startup to examine the remaining charge capacity of the primary battery, t… Continue reading HP Battery Alert 601 on startup in Windows 11 [Fix]
This smart planter uses NASA tech to harvest vegetables at home – my buying advice after 45 days
After more than a month of growing lettuce in the Plantaform Rejuvenate, I can have a homegrown salad, with plenty of crops to spare. Continue reading This smart planter uses NASA tech to harvest vegetables at home – my buying advice after 45 days
Visa Bids $100 Million To Replace Mastercard As Apple’s New Credit Card Partner
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Visa has offered Apple roughly $100 million to take over the tech giant’s credit card partnership from Mastercard, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. V… Continue reading Visa Bids $100 Million To Replace Mastercard As Apple’s New Credit Card Partner