Altman describes OpenAI’s forthcoming AI device as more peaceful and calm than the iPhone

“When people see it, they say, ‘that’s it?… It’s so simple.’” That’s how OpenAI CEO Sam Altman describes how he thinks people will respond to seeing the company’s forthcoming AI hardware device for the first time. The device is the result of the collaboration between OpenAI and Apple’s former chief designer Jony Ive. Not much … Read more

Ofcom: Online safety watchdog launches new industry guidance demanding tech firms deliver online safety for women and girls | Football News

Online safety watchdog, Ofcom, has launched new industry guidance demanding tech firms deliver a safer online experience for women and girls in the UK. A new five-point plan will help drive change and ensure tech firms are held accountable. This includes ensuring compliance with their legal duties under the Online Safety Act, strengthening industry Codes, … Read more

DOGE days are over as Trump disbands Elon Musk’s team of federal cost-cutters

The Trump administration has disbanded the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, a controversial team of federal cost-cutters previously led by Elon Musk, despite months left of the unit’s mandate. Reuters first reported this weekend that DOGE had broken up, ending the months-long effort by Musk and his associates — many recruited from his various … Read more

X’s new About This Account feature is going great

X recently began rolling out a new feature that seemingly revealed many right-wing “America First” accounts are actually based outside the United States. Except the data might not be reliable. While X’s new “About This Account” feature includes information about when a user joined and how they downloaded the app, geographic location is getting the … Read more

Luke Littler clinches Players Championship Finals title with victory over Nathan Aspinall in Minehead final | Darts News

Luke Littler’s remarkable 2025 continued with an 11-8 victory over Nathan Aspinall in the final at the Players Championship Finals in Minehead. The win secured a sixth major ranking title of the year for the 18‑year‑old world No 1, as he added a first Players Championship Finals crown to his growing collection of trophies. Littler … Read more

Roblox CEO interview gets heated over child safety

Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki joined The New York Times’ Hard Fork podcast to discuss the gaming platform’s new age verification feature — but he seemed to get frustrated at the number of questions focused on child safety. The interview began with Baszucki describing the feature, which will require all users who want to submit a … Read more