Month: January 2026
Grok generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images — including 23,000 of children — over 11 days
We already knew xAI's Grok was barraging X with nonconsensual sexual images of real people. But now there are some numbers to put things in perspective. Over an 11-day period, Grok generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images — including an estimated 23,000 of children. Put another way, Grok generated…
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Xbox Developer Direct 2026: the biggest games and announcements
In a now-annual tradition, Microsoft is kicking off the year with a showcase of some of its biggest upcoming games. Of course, there’s always a chance that there will be a surprise or two, and you can stay tuned here for all the latest developments. You can also watch the…
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Sony announces its first turntables in years
Sony is releasing a new turntable for the first time since 2019. Two, in fact. The entry-level PS-LX3BT ($399.99) and step-up PS-LX5BT ($499.99) are designed for easy operation with both wired and Bluetooth hi-res audio. Both turntables include one-button automatic playback — which starts the turntable, raises and lowers the…
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Google Search AI Mode can use Gmail and Photos to get to know you
Google is helping AI Mode to provide more personalized responses in Search by allowing the chatbot to analyze your Gmail and Google Photos accounts. After launching for Gemini AI last week, “Personal Intelligence” is now coming to tailor AI Mode search results to your interests and daily life by gathering…
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Canon EOS R6 III review: A video powerhouse that’s also great for photography
With video features like RAW now the norm on midrange mirrorless cameras, Canon decided not to mess around with its latest model, the 33-megapixel EOS R6 III. It’s a veritable cinematic beast, allowing up to 7K RAW video capture internally with fast and reliable autofocus and rock solid stabilization. At…
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This plugin uses Wikipedia’s AI-spotting guide to make AI writing sound more human
A new tool aims to help AI chatbots generate more human-sounding text — with the help of Wikipedia’s guide for detecting AI, as reported by Ars Technica. Developer Siqi Chen says he created the tool, called Humanizer, by feeding Anthropic’s Claude the list of tells that Wikipedia’s volunteer editors put…
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