The FBI warns holiday shoppers about cybercriminals targeting Gmail and Outlook inboxes with scams that cost Americans over $785 million annually.

The Netflix and Warner Bros. deal might be great for shareholders, but not for anyone else Hollywood does not need more consolidation. Netflix's $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. is, in many ways, the last thing a weakened Hollywood needs right now. The industry is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, where theaters were forced to close and audiences became even more comfortable with streaming films at home . The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023, which were driven by legitimate concerns around studio interest in generative AI, delayed production and promotion of many film and TV projects. And the rise of streaming content pushed many media companies towards taking on debt and unwise mergers (see: Warner Bros. Discovery), which led to higher subscription costs, layoffs and production belt-tightening.

A facial recognition system deployed by the Metropolitan police at Oxford Circus on 13 May in London. A facial recognition system deployed by the Metropolitan police at Oxford Circus on 13 May in London. 'Urgent clarity' sought over racial bias in UK police facial recognition technology The UK's data protection watchdog has asked the Home Office for "urgent clarity" over racial bias in police facial recognition technology before considering its next steps. The Home Office has admitted that the technology was "more likely to incorrectly include some demographic groups in its search results", after testing by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) of its application within the police national database. The report revealed that the technology, which is intended to be used to catch serious offenders, is more likely to incorrectly match black and Asian people than their white counterparts.

New York Times newspaper office building is seen in Manhattan on 26 October 2022. New York Times newspaper office building is seen in Manhattan on 26 October 2022. The New York Times sued an embattled artificial intelligence startup on Friday, accusing the firm of illegally copying millions of articles. The newspaper alleged Perplexity AI had distributed and displayed journalists' work without permission en masse. The Times said that Perplexity AI was also violating its trademarks under the Lanham Act, claiming the startup's generative AI products create fabricated content, or "hallucinations", and falsely attribute them to the newspaper by displaying them alongside its registered trademarks.

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This step-up model in TCL's Wi-Fi smart lock line includes a fingerprint reader, a keyway, and NFC support. This budget smart lock doesn't skimp on features, although reservations over the robustness of it hardware keep us from making a strong recommendation for it. TCL jumped into the smart lock market late in late 2024 with some ambitious--and pricey--locks that were hit and miss, perhaps rushed to market without enough testing. The manufacturer has since taken a step back and is fleshing out its lineup a bit more thoughtfully, including the launch of this budget-priced offering, the TCL D2 Plus Fingerprint Smart Lock Plus.

The interstellar object is still soaring through our solar system. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. It's understandable why every space agency and astronomy enthusiast around the world is trying to catch a glimpse of 3I/ATLAS . Not only is it the third-known interstellar object to pass through our solar system,it's also the fastest comet ever recorded . But even as it races at 130,00 miles per hour towards its closest distance from Earth, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope recently caught another stunning glimpse of the icy rock.

An Garda Síochána (Irish police force) has launched an investigation after drones were detected in Irish skies on the night the Ukrainian president arrived in Ireland. Volodymyr Zelensky flew into Dublin late on Monday night for a one-day official visit with his wife, First Lady Olena Zelenska. Senior Irish government figures, including Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin, have been briefed on the issue. Martin confirmed it would be discussed at a National Security Council meeting later this month. In a statement, gardaí said its Special Detective Unit (SDU) is investigating the matter and will be liaising with the Defence Forces and international security partners.

Here's What You Should Know About Launching an AI Startup AI startups say the promise of turning dazzling models into useful products is harder than anyone expected. Three founders discuss what it takes. Julie Bornstein thought it would be a cinch to implement her idea for an AI startup . Her résumé in digital commerce is impeccable: VP of ecommerce at Nordstrom, COO of the startup Stitch Fix, and founder of a personalized shopping platform acquired by Pinterest . Fashion has been her obsession since she was a Syracuse high schooler inhaling spreads in Seventeen and hanging out in local malls.

Ruby the turtle needs a new greenhouse. Dance companies are stepping up. A performance of Moss Anthology#5 for Buglisi Dance Theatre (left). Ruby, an endangered Burmese roofed turtle who lives at a turtle sanctuary in New Jersey (right). Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday.

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Logitech rejects AI gadgets: 'A solution looking for a problem that doesn't exist' Logitech's CEO says that it isn't interested in making a singular AI gadget, like the Rabbit R1 or Humane Pin. From graphics cards to mid-sized cars, you can't find any new electronics that don't claim to be "AI-powered" in some way. That includes Logitech's mice and keyboards, some of which are being loaded specifically with "AI" buttons. But the CEO of Logitech says she sees no value in infamous "AI" gadgets, such as the Rabbit A1 or the Humane pin.