Author: Zach_Wilson
Grok-2 arrives on X with AI image creation, precious few guardrails, and lots of questions
X users can now play around with the new Grok-2 AI model developed by fellow Elon Musk-owned xAI. The new model is integrated into the Grok AI chatbot on X for Premium or Premium+ subscribers and comes with new features like an integrated AI image generator fueled by the open-source…
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Millions of Pixel phones could be vulnerable to a new cyberattack – here’s what you need to know
Cybersecurity firm iVerify recently discovered a serious vulnerability affecting millions of Pixel smartphones worldwide and published their findings in a new report. According to the document, the offending software in question is called Showcase.apk. It was originally developed by third-party company Smith Micro Software for demo devices inside Verizon stores.…
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Lincoln’s massive digital dash fits right into the new Navigator
Lincoln is making a big change to the largest vehicle in its lineup by adding a panoramic display across the dashboard. The 2025 Navigator SUV is the automaker’s second vehicle to get the Android-based digital dashboard developed by Ford, with its first implementation introduced in the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus. The…
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Geekbench has an AI benchmark now
The popular benchmarking utility Geekbench has launched a new cross-platform tool to evaluate the performance of devices under AI-heavy workloads. Geekbench AI measures a device’s CPU, GPU, and NPU (neural processing unit) to determine how well it can handle machine learning applications. Geekbench developer Primate Labs has been working on…
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HoverAir’s X1 Pro and Pro Max drones will soon take flight as a new preview pops up online
HoverAir has quietly unveiled two new follow-ups to its great X1 drone: the aptly named X1 Pro and X1 Pro Max. From what we can observe in this preview, the two devices offer multiple software updates and design improvements. However the extent of their upgrades differ between them. Their appearance…
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The IRS has loads of legacy IT — but it’s not equipped to replace it
A report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), has criticized the IRS’s decision to close its ‘Technical Retirement Office’. Tasked with “identifying, prioritizing, and executing the updating, replacing, or retiring of legacy systems, the office was retired in order to ‘strategically reduce the information technology footprint across…
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