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‘Chatbots respond not just to what you ask, but how you ask it’: Report finds AI agents might be sucking up to you and not giving you proper answers — here’s how to fix it
Chatbots often mirror user opinions instead of challenging assumptions directly Confident wording significantly increases agreement levels in large language models Question-based prompts reduce sycophantic responses across tested AI systems A simple change in how you talk to an AI chatbot could be the difference between a balanced answer and one…
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The FCC just saved Netgear from its router ban for no obvious reason
Netgear, Inc.‘s Nighthawk consumer mesh, mobile and standalone routers (R, RAX, RAXE, RS, MK, MR, M and MH series), Orbi consumer mesh, mobile and standalone routers (RBK, RBE, RBR, RBRE, LBR, LBK and CBK series), cable gateways (CAX series) and cable modems (CM series) Source
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‘Smartphones have physical limitations’: Report explains why AI is kickstarting a billion-dollar hardware arms race for millions of creators worldwide
Smartphone limits drive creators toward microphones, lenses, gimbals, and dedicated cameras Accessory spending rises as creators invest hundreds and thousands into gear upgrades AI-driven production growth exposes capture weaknesses and boosts hardware demand worldwide Smartphones still dominate video creation, but growing evidence suggests their physical limits are driving a new…
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What to expect from Google I/O 2026
We're sliding into developer conference season and one of the biggest events on the upcoming calendar is Google I/O. This year's edition is taking place on May 19 and 20. As usual, the in-person element will happen in Mountain View, California, though many of the keynotes and sessions will be…
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The Most WIRED Watches at Watches and Wonders 2026
Forget worldly woes for a few minutes and gawk at these spectacular and mind-bogglingly spendy timepieces we saw in Geneva. Source
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Dozens of 4K Blu-rays are included in Amazon’s three for $33 sale
Amazon has switched on its semi-regular three for $33 sale for a large batch of 4K Blu-ray movies. As usual, there are too many to list individually, though it’s a comprehensive mix of old and new flicks that should keep physical media fans scrolling for a minute. The steps to…
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