Increase of AI bots on the Internet sparks arms race
The viral virtual assistant OpenClaw—formerly known as Moltbot, and before that Clawdbot—is a symbol of a broader revolution underway that could fundamentally alter how the Internet functions. Instead of a…
Amazon’s Alexa Plus Confounds Chris Hemsworth in Super Bowl Ad as the AI Tool Launches
Alexa Plus is aiming higher with a new superhero Super Bowl spot and a US-wide launch, including a free version for any app user.
ExpressVPN’s New Privacy-Focused AI and Email Protection Features Could Be Game-Changers
ExpressAI and ExpressMailGuard give ExpressVPN users more ways to boost their privacy online.
I Listened to My Own Heart and Lungs With the ‘Thermometer of the Future’
I put Withings’ new BeamO thermometer to the test for several weeks to determine who could benefit from its four-in-one design.
Spotify’s Page Match Lets You Swap Between a Book and the Audiobook
The text-scanning feature can be used with any English-language audiobook available from Spotify.
Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 5, #500
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Feb. 5, No. 500.
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Feb. 5
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 5
Labor unions urge Gov. Gavin Newsom, California lawmakers to rein in artificial intelligence
National union leaders urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to protect workers as AI threatens to replace or surveil employees — and warned that failure to do so could hurt his presidential…
Microsoft releases urgent Office patch. Russian-state hackers pounce.
Russian-state hackers wasted no time exploiting a critical Microsoft Office vulnerability that allowed them to compromise the devices inside diplomatic, maritime, and transport organizations in more than half a dozen…
I Played the 5 New Overwatch Heroes Dropping Next Week. Here Are My Thoughts
The five new heroes offer a variety of playstyles that should appeal to a range of players across all three roles.