Month: August 2026
Watching Roku’s AI channel is like eating from a trough
The appeal of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels has always been the way they make it easier to (re)discover classic films and series. But Roku’s latest experiment in the FAST space has less to do with traditionally produced entertainment and is entirely focused on giving viewers access to a…
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OpenAI puts the brakes on a new model because it’s supposedly too powerful
Recent internal evaluations of an OpenAI model called Astra indicate that it offers “significant advancements in agentic coding and cybersecurity,” according to the company. “These results, in addition to expert assessments, have led us to conclude last night that we cannot rule out critical cyber capabilities under our Preparedness Framework.”…
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Framework customer information was accessed as part of a data breach
Framework's customer database was accessed, but no payment info was released. Source
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One of NASA’s Mars rovers could find itself promised to the moon instead
NASA is planning to use elements of existing tech to learn more about all sides of the moon. Source
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Sony might be rebooting its 2020 flagship headphones
Sony might turn back the clock and revive an older model to save potential buyers some cash. Source
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Static Hour challenges you to be the arbiter of truth and fear
If only being a nighttime news editor was this thrilling all the time. Source
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