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Someone In the Administration Is Finally Willing to Tell Donald Trump the Truth. It's a Robot.

Slate

Politics Donald Trump's Chatbot Says Joe Biden Won the 2020 Election We finally found someone in the Trump administration who's willing to tell the president the truth. This gift link is valid through . There was an error with your gift link. Become a member to share 10 free articles a month. This gift link is valid through .


Meta's Muse Is Better at Surveilling Than Helping Me

WIRED

The Muse app continues Meta's trend of opting users into data collection for AI training. It also nudges you to share your bank account, email, and passport information. I saw Meta's latest app, Muse, cross-promoted on another Meta-owned platform, Instagram, and decided to download the AI assistant. "Muse keeps working while you get on with your day." It's free to use, and easily connects to other data sources, like my email and bank account.


Stop screenshotting recipes and forgetting they exist -- the 40 ReciBites app will organize them

Mashable

Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more In My Bag Look Up Say More Trending Now Mashable Selects Creator Playbook Back to School Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age Switch Off Mashable Voices Safety Net All Series Keep everything from TikTok to cookbooks organized. The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Get lifetime ReciBites Plus access for $39.99 (reg.


Microsoft quietly reveals a redesigned Windows 11 mouse cursor

PCWorld

PCWorld notes that Microsoft appears to be quietly redesigning the Windows 11 mouse cursor, with evidence surfacing in recent Insider Preview builds. The new cursor features softer, rounded corners and a wider, more symmetrical shape, replacing the older design as part of a broader effort to modernize Windows 11's visual identity. No official release date for the updated cursor has been announced yet. Back in June, Zac Bowden of Windows Central said Microsoft was rumored to be working on a mouse cursor redesign for Windows 11, with no real evidence except hearsay via "whispers" heard "internally." But now it seems that tweet is being vindicated by a preview version of the OS.


Apple introduces variable aperture and more AI tools for creators

Mashable

Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Creator Playbook Look Up Back to School Mashable Selects Say More Trending Now Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age Switch Off Mashable Voices Safety Net Versus All Series Apple is giving creators more control over light and depth of field, along with a new way to verify that an image came from a real camera. Olivia Tauber is the deputy editor of digital culture, covering creators, media, movies, beauty, and more. Based in New York, her work has appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Cut, Teen Vogue, Complex, and Interview Magazine. She holds a Master's degree in Journalism from NYU and a Bachelor's from the University of Michigan. She also runs Fan Mail, a weekly pop-culture newsletter.


You can doodle in ChatGPT now, and it'll transform your drawings into polished images – how to try it

ZDNet

You can doodle in ChatGPT now, and it'll transform your drawings into polished images - how to try it With ChatGPT's new Sketch tool, you can draw directly in the chat window and then watch as your drawing is transformed into a final image. Lance Whitney is a technology journalist with an IT background. He's written for TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, and Time, among others, He also teaches classes in AI, cybersecurity, and social media. ChatGPT's Sketch tool can turn your rough drawings into polished images. Just draw your sketch in ChatGPT and submit it to the AI for transformation.


Apple event 2026 live updates: The first foldable iPhone and more in real time

ZDNet

ZDNET editors are on the ground in Cupertino to cover the'Surprise and shine' event live. Apple's annual hardware event takes place today, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. It'll be CEO John Ternus' first event in his new role, as Tim Cook has officially stepped down. The industry has been rife with rumors for months about what today's event will bring, including Apple's first foldable iPhone, rumored to be called Ultra, and even a pair of smart glasses. What's for certain, though, are the company's standard releases: a new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, though the company may delay the base iPhone 18 for now. There's also the new Apple Watch 12, but whether you should upgrade depends on a few factors.


Alarming AI ads are flooding social media in the lead-up to Victoria's election. But who is behind them?

The Guardian

A screenshot from a Fix Victoria advertisement produced using artificial intelligence. The water symbolises Victoria's'tsunami of debt' said to be endangering key services and children A screenshot from a Fix Victoria advertisement produced using artificial intelligence. The water symbolises Victoria's'tsunami of debt' said to be endangering key services and children Alarming AI ads are flooding social media in the lead-up to Victoria's election. But who is behind them? A woman gives birth on the side of the road, unable to reach a hospital due to ambulance ramping and crater-like potholes, which also stop a fire truck in its tracks.


I used Perplexity's AI agent in Windows to tackle 5 complex tasks - here's what impressed me most

ZDNet

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen I used Perplexity's AI agent in Windows to tackle 5 complex tasks - here's what impressed me most No longer limited to the Mac, Perplexity's Personal Computer for Windows AI can complete complex tasks on your PC with little or no input from you. Agentic AI is designed to save you time and labor by handling complex, multi-step tasks on your computer with little or no interaction from you. Just describe the mission to your favorite AI, and it should complete the required steps all on its own. Among the companies rolling out their own agentic AIs, Perplexity has been touting its Personal Computer feature built into its desktop apps. Previously available only for the Mac, Perplexity Personal Computer recently expanded to Windows, supporting both Windows 11 and Windows 10. The only requirement is that you must subscribe to one of Perplexity's paid plans -- Pro, Max, or Enterprise.


5 ways I actually use ChatGPT Work in my small business to save time and money

ZDNet

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen From scanning Gmail to catching ugly loan terms, ChatGPT Work has become my practical small-business assistant. Here's how agentic AI delivers real productivity gains for me. ChatGPT Work can tackle real small-business chores. The AI saved me time across five very different tasks. The results can be useful, but still need human review.