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Researchers are tracking a Chinese AI ‘agent fleet’
Independent researchers discovered an agent swarm that seems to be running on Tencent's infrastructure and targeting Alibaba's map service, Amap.
Independent researchers discovered an agent swarm that seems to be running on Tencent's infrastructure and targeting Alibaba's map service, Amap.
Collibra has acquired trail ML, a Munich startup whose agents work out which AI rules apply to a system, check whether its controls work, and block agent actions that break policy, with no price disclosed. The market exists because of the EU AI Act, whose enforcement powers arrived on 2 August and whose frontier model […] This story continues at The Next Web
Not all of the best laptops are prohibitively expensive. Take this HP 15 Laptop at Walmart for just $339 (was $589) . This budget-friendly laptop was already incredibly affordable at full price, but now with $250 off, it's positively cheap for what's on offer. In fact, it is the cheapest new 'true' Core i3 laptop in the US right now, just in time for Amazon Prime Day Big Beal Days. But don't confu…
Today, I’m talking with Senator Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California. Sen. Schiff sits on a number of committees with oversight into tech and AI: intellectual property, antitrust, privacy and technology — it’s all there. I really wanted to ask him about how we might regulate anything related to the tech industry at this moment in time. Verge subscribers, don’t forget you get exclusive access to…
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Dell's XPS range has long focused on combining premium design with portability, and this 2026 model continues that approach. The Dell XPS 13 packs plenty into a remarkably slim aluminum chassis. • Best for: Professionals, remote workers, and students who want an exceptionally light premium Windows laptop with a high-resolution touchscreen for working on the move. • The deal: The Dell XPS 13 (2026)…
OpenAI’s own AI models changed parts of its Jalapeño chip, and its engineers could not always say why. In one example, they saved more than 13% of die area, Richard Ho told Ian Cutress of More Than Moore. Ho leads OpenAI’s hardware team, and the interview was published on 30 September. “Well, I still don’t […] This story continues at The Next Web
53% of Figma’s revenue is international 49% of Cloudflare’s revenue is international 49% of HubSpot’s revenue is international 46% of MongoDB’s revenue is international 36% of Twilio’s revenue is international 26% of Snowflake’s revenue is international 20% of Okta’s revenue is… — Jason ✨👾SaaStr.Ai✨ Lemkin (@jasonlk) September 5, 2026 Amjad Masad announced Replit’s London office the other d…
Like September (or 'Techtember', as I like to call it), October is going to be another massive month for portable audio and hi-fi — and Amazon's kicking things off with its huge 'Big Deal Days' savings across two days. That seems like a mouthful though, so can I just call it Techtober instead? (Needs work. And I may need a holiday). Amazon's October Prime Day — aka the Prime Day Big Deal Days (whi…
The 1TB Samsung T9 SSD combines a compact design with modern connectivity and fast read and write speeds. If you're looking for a good price, it's on sale ahead of Amazon's Big Deal Days right now. • Best for: Professionals, students, photographers, and creators who need very fast, compact external storage for transferring and working with large files. • The deal: The 1TB Samsung T9 Portable SSD i…
Seven major oil-exporting countries agreed Sunday to keep production steady in November at a time when the Iran war has driven the price of benchmark Brent crude oil above $100 a barrel . The so-called OPEC+ subgroup — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman — will meet again on Nov. 1 to review conditions in the oil market. The fighting with Iran, which began with U.S. an…
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Hans Anders, one of the largest Dutch eyewear chains, has stopped selling Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses in the Netherlands and Belgium. The chain told Reuters on Friday that privacy concerns were behind the move. Dutch online retailer Wehkamp has also paused sales, Business Insider reported. “This decision follows the ongoing public and political debate surrounding […] This story continues a…
<img src="https://res.infoq.com/news/2026/10/ai-spec-driven-delivery/en/headerimage/generatedHeaderImage-1789859037002.jpg"/><p>Akka used 65 open-source projects to examine how specification structure, context, model selection, automated validation, and delivery guardrails affect AI assisted software porting. The experiment measured time, token use, code size, test parity, and performance, finding…
Apple will add new controls to Full Disk Access on the Mac. Users will only be able to give an app that level of access “with very explicit user action”. The company announced the change on its developer news site on Friday and said AI agents were the reason. “As AI agents become increasingly capable […] This story continues at The Next Web
I test a lot of coffee makers here at TechRadar, and De'Longhi machines consistently come out on top when it comes to performance. There's something for every budget too, whether you're looking for an entry-level espresso machine or a fully automatic model that will handle the whole brewing process at the tap of a screen. • Browse the full US Amazon Prime Day sale • Check out the full UK Amazon Pr…
Getting some extra storage space on your Mac could be as easy as deleting Apple's AI features with a new open-source command line tool called RemoveMacAI . There used to be a single Settings toggle for disabling Apple Intelligence , but that was removed in macOS 27. Now, the models stay on your disk, and the features are split up across different settings panes. As spotted earlier by MacRumors , t…
If you're concerned about Apple's new digital assistant, here's how you can restrict its access to your data. If you're concerned about Apple's new digital assistant, here's how you can restrict its access to your data.
PwC and Cohere have announced a global alliance to sell secure enterprise AI, beginning in Canada, with no client, value or timeline disclosed. Cohere markets itself as a sovereign AI company while completing a merger with Germany’s Aleph Alpha in which Cohere shareholders take roughly 90%, as Europe drafts rules defining the highest tier of […] This story continues at The Next Web
Norway has become the first major country to propose a temporary ban on the use of AI glasses in selected public places amid growing privacy concerns over wearable technology. The rich Scandinavian country’s center-left government said on Monday that it would introduce a law to parliament soon on a temporary ban for places such as parks, beaches, schools, and kindergartens. It will also set up an…
In 2026, the question for enterprise AI is no longer whether predictive models can outperform statistical forecasts—that argument is settled. The big question now is how to enable predictive systems to act on their own conclusions without drifting from business intent. The frontier has moved from prediction to autonomous decision making, and the gap between leaders and laggards is widening accordi…
SAVE $1,190: As of Oct. 5, the Mammotion Luba 3 AWD 3000 Robot Lawn Mower is on sale for $2,109 at Amazon. That’s a 36% discount and matches its lowest price to date. Opens in a new window Credit: Mammotion Mammotion Luba 3 AWD 3000H Robot Lawn Mower $2,109 at Amazon $3,299 Save $1,190 Get Deal If you want to take lawn care completely off your weekend to-do list, this massive price drop is w…
Full Disk Access was introduced for system-wide backups, but agentic AI has introduced a new threat Apple has confirmed it will be "introduc[ing] additional controls" to protect sensitive data No word on when the changes could apply – no signs for macOS 27.2 just yet Apple has announced plans to give users more control to the Full Disk Access setting on macOS in a bid to prevent agentic AI from ga…
SAVE OVER $149: As of Oct. 5, the 2026 Apple Mac mini M5 Pro is available for $1,549.99 on Amazon. That's a $149.01 savings off the regular list price of $1,699. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Mac mini M5 Pro $1,549.99 at Amazon $1,699 Save $149.01 Get Deal Everybody loves a good Apple deal . Let's face it: they don't come around all that often. That's why sale events such as October Pr…
Eyewear retailer Hans Anders has stopped sales of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses The decision comes amid growing concerns over the public use of the tech Dutch consumer rights group Consumentenbond has said it will take Meta to court if it fails to comply with the law The clampdown on privacy-threatening ‘pervert glasses’ continues, with Dutch eyewear retailer Hans Anders pulling the Meta Ray-Ban smar…
Phone coolers will make the back of your phone cooler, but whether this has any practical effect depends on how hot the device is running. Phone coolers will make the back of your phone cooler, but whether this has any practical effect depends on how hot the device is running.
Google has said a small number of complex Android apps and games need developer tuning to run properly on the Intel versions of its new Googlebook laptops, which reached Britain, Ireland, France and Germany today. Three of the five models use Intel chips and run Android through a translation layer, while the Dell and HP […] This story continues at The Next Web
Currys has launched its latest 'Epic Deals' event , beating the next Amazon Prime Day to the punch. I've looked through it, and it's a mixed bag — there are some really tempting discounts in there, but some areas (especially TV and audio) are very light. • Browse the full Currys Epic Deals sale Below, I've picked out the options I think are actually worth paying attention to. There are 27 in total…
SAVE OVER $50: As of Oct. 5, the Apple AirPods 4 are available for $79 at Walmart. That's a total saving of $50.99 from the regular list price of $129.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $79 at Walmart $129.99 Save $50.99 Get Deal We're just a day away from the official launch of October Prime Day on Amazon, but the early deals have been so strong that some bargains have alread…
Microsoft has admitted there's a bug in the latest Windows 11 update The September preview update causes some games and apps to crash According to some reports, this patch is also leading to sluggish performance, or even boot failures, so tread very carefully Windows 11's latest update has a bug that's causing havoc with some PC games and apps, or worse still, according to reports that have found…
U.S.-listed shares of Brazilian fintech and financial services companies rose by double digits in premarket trading on Monday following news that South America’s largest country is heading into a runoff election. Right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro managed to win 47% of the vote, surprising some poll watchers, while incumbent left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received 47%, the Rio Ti…
Anyone who has ever worked at a large enterprise knows the drill. You submit an IT ticket for a complex software issue, and then you wait. First-generation AI chatbots have successfully managed to automate the low-hanging fruit of Tier-1 support, like password resets and basic software approvals. But they historically hit a brick wall the […] This story continues at The Next Web
Reclinker, a startup that turns demolition waste back into cement, has raised £10m in a Series A round. It will use the money to move from trials to full commercial production in Cardiff. The company said on Monday that its process cuts cement’s emissions in half, at the same cost as conventional cement. Clean Growth […] This story continues at The Next Web
What's the deal? Apple's new Mac mini desktop computer is down to $799.99 , a saving of almost $120 (or 13%) off its official selling price. It is very rare for Apple to drop the price of a popular product that quickly and that deeply after launch. Grab that "Big Day Deals" special as it won't be around for long. Amazon says that more than 2,000 in the past month have been sold, no surprise that i…
SAVE $81.99 : As of Oct. 5, the Sony XM6 noise-canceling headphones are on sale for $378 at Amazon. That's down from their list price of $459.99 and the lowest price on record . Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony XM6 $378 at Amazon $459.99 Save $81.99 Get Deal If you've been holding out for a price drop on Sony's premier active noise-canceling cans, now is your chance. The Sony WH-1000XM6 hea…
As we approach the end of the year, big sales events will begin cropping up regularly, culminating in Black Friday in November. This week, it's the Amazon Big Deals Days event, and I've just found what might just be the worst laptop deal of the year. That's right, the worst. So why am I writing about it? Well, I think it's worth pointing out 'deals' that are actually a waste of money, and explain…
Wi-Fi extenders can help under the right conditions, but you'll need to put them in the right place to see good results. Wi-Fi extenders can help under the right conditions, but you'll need to put them in the right place to see good results.
This has been the year of console price increases, with everything from the PlayStation 5 to the Xbox Series X getting steadily more expensive. It might seem all doom and gloom, but Nintendo is bucking that trend this Amazon Prime Day with a nifty Switch 2 discount. A range of retailers have the system at 15% off, including Amazon, where it's on sale for £354.99 (was £419.99) , matching its lowest…