Google's AI Mode Update Tries to Kill Tab Hopping in Chrome
…This update to AI Mode means that once you begin a search using that tool in Chrome, the search tool essentially becomes an always-on aspect of your user experience. In an…
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Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users From DarkSword Hacking Tool
… An Apple spokesperson tells WIRED that the company will issue software updates on Wednesday morning to protect iOS users from a hacking technique known as DarkSword, which is capable of silently taking over certain iPhones running iOS 18—the previous version of Apple’s mobile operating system—when … …
Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild
… It's really too easy.” An Apple spokesperson told WIRED in a statement that “every day Apple's security teams around the world work tirelessly to protect users' devices and data,” and noted that Apple had released security updates that would protect users from both Coruna and DarkSword, including e… …
Gazing Into Sam Altman’s Orb Now Proves You’re Human on Tinder
… No new hardware announcements or updates were made at Friday’s event. …
Sam Altman’s Orb Company Promoted a Bruno Mars Partnership That Doesn't Exist
…its original story about the event; the story has since been updated to include this new information.) A spokesperson for Tools for Humanity confirmed to WIRED in a statement Wednesday that the…
Anthropic Denies It Could Sabotage AI Tools During War
… The government’s argument is that Anthropic could disrupt active military operations by turning off access to Claude or pushing harmful updates if the company disapproves of certain uses. …
Anthropic vs. the Pentagon: This Time, a US Court Has Ruled in the Government's Favor
…can’t purposely try to sabotage its AI tools during the transition. Update 4/8/26 7:27 EDT: This story has been updated to include a statement form acting attorney general…
I Used Google’s New Gemini-Powered ‘Help Me Create’ Tool in Docs. It’s Great at Corporate-Speak
… Not today, at least. “With the latest updates to Google Workspace, we are seeing Gemini move beyond a side-panel novelty into the role of a true collaborative partner,” read part of the AI-written draft. “After going hands-on with these features, I’ve found that the real power isn’t just in ‘AI wri… …
Your iPhone Gets Stolen. Then the Hacking Begins
Across the web and on Telegram, there’s a “thriving” ecosystem of software sellers helping power the market for stolen iPhones by providing “unlocking” tools and the technology to produce phishing messages…
He Couldn’t Land a Job Interview. Was AI to Blame?
…In 2023, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) announced a partnership with Thalamus, the maker of a screening tool for residency applications called Cortex. Starting in 2025, the tool would be…