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AI-designed viruses tested on a patient for the first time
Scientists administered AI-designed bacteriophages to a human patient in an experimental attempt to fight an antibiotic-resistant E. coli infection. The viruses were developed by biotech startup Radical Numerics.
Full story at ProPakistani ↗ - Artificial intelligence
Hinton claims AI is already conscious
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton said in an interview that today's AI models are conscious and have subjective experience. He warned humanity must befriend AI or face dire consequences.
Full story at Futurism ↗ - Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps
Galaxy Watch allegedly burns user overnight
A Galaxy Watch 5 Pro user reported a painful blister after the device apparently overheated overnight and now won't turn on. Other owners of the Watch 5 and Watch Ultra 2 say they've had similar issues.
Full story at Android Central ↗ - Artificial intelligence · IT industry & companies
Instagram chief admits he can't stop AI slop
Adam Mosseri said he has no solution for a wave of AI-generated videos that steal comedians' jokes using fake AI performers. The clips often direct viewers to paid OnlyFans pages.
Full story at Futurism ↗ - Chips & hardware
Xiaomi unveils 250W power bank
The new Xiaomi Power Bank Pro 25000 has a 25,000mAh battery and can charge three devices at once. It includes a built-in USB-C cable so users don't need to carry an extra one.
Full story at Gizchina.com ↗ - IT industry & companies
Norway's wealth fund posts billions in losses
The world's largest sovereign wealth fund reported a loss of about USD 29.71 billion in the third quarter of 2026 due to rising interest rates. The result highlights pressure on major institutional investors from shifting bond valuations.
Full story at Analytics Insight ↗ - Smartphones & apps · IT industry & companies
Samsung foldable sales double in Europe
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra doubled Samsung's foldable phone sales in Europe within nine weeks. The result points to growing demand for foldable smartphones.
Full story at SamMobile ↗ - Cybersecurity · Software & updates
Chrome adds warnings for insecure HTTP sites
Google updated Chrome to warn users before they access insecure HTTP connections. The change aims to improve browsing security.
Full story at blog.google ↗ - IT law & regulation · IT industry & companies
Google halts ads from Russian advertisers globally
Google announced it has paused ads globally for advertisers based in Russia across its properties and networks. The company has already blocked showing ads to users inside Russia since 2022.
Full story at seroundtable.com ↗ - Smartphones & apps · IT law & regulation
Ontario to allow over-the-counter hearing aids like AirPods
Ontario plans a legislative change to allow over-the-counter hearing aids for people with mild hearing loss, opening the door for devices like AirPods. The change is expected in the fall economic update and should make affordable options more accessible.
Full story at MobileSyrup ↗
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