German police investigate after robot allegedly groped 16-year-old girl during livestream
Cologne police seized a robot after it allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl during a livestream. Two teens face a sexual…
Antonio Banderas to Play Hernán Cortés in AI-Driven Film
Antonio Banderas will play Hernán Cortés in a big-budget historical film expected to rely heavily on AI, though filmmakers haven’t…
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Sets Its Home Release Date
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey arrives on digital and disc Nov. 17, following its $1.78 billion global box-office run, with exclusive…
Apple’s new smart home lineup includes a lock, thermostat and video doorbells
Apple’s new Home Collection adds a smart lock, video doorbell, thermostat and more, developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric…
Apple updates HomePod mini with a new chip and $149 price tag
Apple’s refreshed HomePod mini costs $149 and adds an S10 chip, but its headline Siri AI upgrade won’t arrive until…
India Delays Digital Payments Fee After Retailer Pushback
India has delayed a planned 0.4% fee on some UPI merchant payments after retailers and petrol pump operators pushed back.
Apple unveils new Apple TV 4K with Siri AI and hands-free controls
Apple’s $299 Apple TV 4K adds hands-free Siri via built-in microphones, an A19 chip and AI-powered content discovery.
Cambridge Heavy Industries Quietly Builds Desktop Fusion Device
Cambridge Heavy Industries is developing a tabletop laser fusion device, with plans to produce tritium—but has not yet reported making any.
AI Forces a Rethink of Humanity’s Role in Science and the Economy
AI-generated mathematical discoveries are challenging assumptions about human creativity, as Hungary urges a role in shaping AI’s impact on science and the economy.
The Devils Makes the Most of Its NC-17 Rating (Review)
Ken Russell’s restored, uncut The Devils earns its NC-17 rating with censored sexual imagery and violence in a furious satire of religious and political power.
Hulu Officially Orders Ryan Coogler’s The X-Files Series
Hulu officially orders Ryan Coogler’s The X-Files series, following two agents investigating strange—and possibly otherworldly—cases.
Anthropic Warns AI Worms Could Spread Through Smart Homes Unchecked
Anthropic warns AI worms could soon target smart home devices, but its 15-TV-box test did not demonstrate real-world autonomous spread.
