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Just_Super/Getty Images Anthropic, maker of the Claude family of large language models, this week updated its policy for safety controls over its software to reflect what it says is the potential for malicious actors to exploit the AI models to automate cyber attacks.  The PDF document, detailing the company’s “responsible scaling policy,” outlines several procedural … Read more

Google has formally filed a motion [PDF] asking the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to put a pause on the order that forces the company to open the Play store to competitors. If you’ll recall, Google lost an antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games after a federal jury found that the company held an illegal … Read more

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) gives homeowners with at least 15% to 20% equity access to flexible financing.  You can tap into that credit line for expenses such as home renovations or to consolidate debt. Because the credit line remains available for a long time — a typical draw period is 10 years … Read more

If you haven’t lived under a rock until now, you know that NordVPN is a peak-performing VPN. Simultaneously, NordVPN is on fire with its exclusive discount that absolutely breaks the market, with a record-low price of only $2.99 a month for the Basic plan. That’s not all folks; NordVPN’s discounts span other plans, and today, … Read more

According to filings released by the US Federal Election Commission on Tuesday night, Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and owner of X, is now one of the biggest donors to Donald Trump’s campaign. Since publicly endorsing Trump on the heels of the July assassination attempt against him in Butler, Pennsylvania, Musk has donated close to … Read more

TL;DR: Get a grade-A refurbished HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini Core desktop with dual 22″ monitors (and more) for only $319.99 (reg. $399). If your home workstation is beat, but you’ve been holding back on an upgrade because it’s too expensive, this might be your chance. This grade-A refurbished HP EliteDesk Mini Core Desktop is … Read more

DJI tells The Verge that it currently cannot freely import all of its drones into the United States — and that its latest consumer drone, the Air 3S, won’t currently be sold at retail as a result. “A customs-related issue is hindering DJI’s ability to import select drones into the United States.” That’s not because … Read more

Back in 2011, the world held its breath after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan suffered a failure of its cooling systems, in the wake of the country getting hit by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami. The worry was not unfounded: the resulting meltdown — which spread highly radioactive material in multiple directions … Read more

What you need to know Google detailed its October security patch arriving for its entire Pixel portfolio during its Android 15 rollout. The patch fixes battery/charging issues, camera stability, face unlock stability, and a Bluetooth problem. The update is seemingly arriving alongside the Android 15 update, so users may see these fixes merged with that … Read more

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Choosing the right size for a smart ring can be a real headache, with customers needing to use sizing kits before purchasing. Patents reveal that companies are developing smart rings that can automatically adjust their size. Such a solution could make smart rings more user-friendly while also lowering … Read more