When Your Vacuum Becomes a Spy
A programmer discovers his smart vacuum was secretly transmitting data and mapping his home. It’s a chilling reminder of how our devices could be spying on us.
Did Spotify Turn a Blind Eye to Bot Streams?
Spotify says it’s fighting artificial streaming. A new lawsuit argues the company secretly benefits from it and that small artists are paying the price
USPTO Reexamines Nintendo Patent at Heart of Palworld Case
The U.S. Patent Office is reexamining a core Pokémon patent, casting doubt on Nintendo’s aggressive legal fight against Palworld.
OpenAI’s Sora 2 Faces Backlash in Japan Over Copyright Abuse
Japan’s biggest publishers are demanding that OpenAI stop training Sora 2 on their characters, calling its “opt-out” IP policy a direct violation of Japanese copyright law.
The Human Touch Behind AI Artist Xania Monet’s Success
AI artist Xania Monet continues to climb Billboard charts thanks to human creativity, strategic radio play, and songs that connect with listeners.
AI Artists Are Taking Over the Charts
AI-powered artists are now appearing across multiple Billboard charts, signaling that artificial intelligence in music is moving from novelty to mainstream acceptance.
Cheddr Wants to Be the TikTok of Sports Betting
With its dual-currency system and swipe-based design, Cheddr blurs the line between gaming and gambling by preying on our worst habits.
The Smart Toilet Camera No One Asked For
Kohler’s Dekoda smart toilet analyzes your waste for health insights. It’s clever tech…until you realize who’s storing the photos and running the servers.
The Danger of Using AI Browsers
AI browsers promise smarter browsing, but their built-in agents expose massive security gaps that even their creators admit they can’t fix.