Technology

Meta Patches Zero-Day Vulnerability in Muse That Allowed Misappropriation of Its AI Agent

Meta has deployed an emergency patch for a zero-day vulnerability discovered in the Muse macOS application. The flaw allowed pre-installed software on the Mac to redirect the assistant’s communications, intercept its authentication data, and ultimately exploit the numerous permissions granted to the agent. This incident illustrates a new risk associated with autonomous assistants: the more privileges and connections they possess to personal services, the greater the potential consequences of their compromise.

Explore

Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse: The Battle for AI-Driven Shopping Intensifies

Amazon blocked Meta's Muse, the company's new personal agent, when it attempted to make purchases on its platform. Amazon specifically objects to the assistant navigating without identifying itself as an automated agent and accessing customer account data without prior consent. For its part, Meta defends a highly isolated architecture. Underlying this technical disagreement is a larger question: who controls the relationship with the customer when shopping is delegated to artificial intelligence?

Explore

Googlebook: Google Transforms Android Into a PC OS Centered on Gemini

Google has opened pre-orders for its first Googlebooks, a new category of high-end laptops designed around Android, based on ChromeOS foundations, and powered by Gemini. Manufactured by Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, these models aim to transcend the Chromebook image by offering native Android applications, Linux tools, deep smartphone integration, and AI functions built directly into the desktop environment.

Explore

Gemini Hacked Three Companies During Cybersecurity Test

Google confirmed that a Gemini model accessed the systems of three real companies during a cybersecurity assessment conducted in May 2026. The model, which believed it was targeting fictional objectives established by the test, gained unintended access to the internet. In all three instances, Gemini self-corrected its actions after identifying that the compromised systems belonged to actual enterprises.

Explore

A20 Pro, M6, and M5 Ultra: Early Tests Confirm the Leap of Apple Silicon

Apple's latest chips are beginning to undergo rigorous benchmarking and independent testing. From the A20 Pro in the iPhone 18 Pro to the M6 in the Mac mini and the M5 Ultra in the Mac Studio, results show significant gains across CPU, GPU, and artificial intelligence workloads. Beyond the figures announced by Apple, initial trials primarily sketch out a range of increasingly specialized chips tailored for specific uses.

Explore

iPhone 18 Pro: Initial Tests Praise Camera, Battery Life, and Thermal Management

Initial tests for the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max suggest a generation focused more on refinement than radical change. The device's variable aperture remains divisive regarding its automatic utility, but improvements in low light performance, new manual controls, battery life, and especially the A20 Pro chip's thermal management stand out as the most compelling upgrades.

Explore

AI Pause Divides Industry: Meta and Mistral Reject Coordinated Slowdown

Anthropic's call to slow down the development of advanced artificial intelligence systems is now openly dividing the industry. While OpenAI supports the idea of a more measured pace, Meta believes that each lab can ensure its own safety. Meanwhile, Mistral AI disputes restrictions that, according to the French company, could only strengthen the position of already dominant players.

Explore

OpenAI Acquires Glass Imaging, Bolstering Its Hardware Ambitions

OpenAI has acquired Glass Imaging, a startup specializing in improving smartphone camera performance using artificial intelligence, in a deal valued at over $300 million. Founded by two former Apple engineers, the company develops an approach to computational photography that could complement OpenAI’s hardware aspirations.

Explore

AI Leaders Call for Slowing Down the Race for More Powerful Models

After years of accelerated development, some of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence are now calling for greater caution. Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and other industry leaders have backed a plea from Dario Amodei, the leader of Anthropic, arguing for a deceleration of advanced system development to allow more time for safety and regulation.

Explore

iPhone Duo: First Impressions Praise Display, But Highlight Several Compromises

Following its presentation, the iPhone Duo was handled by the first journalists present at Apple Park. Positive feedback centers on the inner display and iOS integration, while concerns are already raised regarding its form factor, camera setup, the abandonment of Face ID, and its price point.

Explore

Apple Revamps Wearables with Watch Series 12, Ultra 4, and AirPods 5

Apple is updating several wearable devices with the Apple Watch Series 12, the Apple Watch Ultra 4, and the AirPods 5. The two watches put an increased emphasis on health and recovery tracking, while the new AirPods enhance active noise cancellation (ANC) and strengthen integration with Siri and translation features.

Explore

Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro with Variable Aperture for Main Camera

Apple introduces the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max, a new generation that puts a particular focus on photography. Their 48-megapixel main camera features a variable aperture, while the A20 Pro chip, a new cooling system, and several software enhancements boost the performance of the entire line.

Explore

Apple Unveils iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable iPhone

Apple enters the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo. This new model features a dual screen around a titanium hinge, incorporating a 7.6-inch inner display, the A20 Pro chip, and an iOS 27 version tailored for various foldable usage modes.

Explore

OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra, Its Most Advanced Model Yet

OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra, a new generation of artificial intelligence model designed for software development, complex professional tasks, and autonomous computing use. Its capabilities show strong advancements in cybersecurity, reaching the "Critical" level defined by OpenAI's Preparedness Framework for the first time.

Explore

Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5.1, More Performant and Less Expensive

Anthropic unveils Claude Fable 5.1, a new version of its artificial intelligence model intended particularly for software development, intellectual work, and long-duration autonomous tasks. This evolution improves performance while reducing the cost of certain usages and refining security mechanisms.

Explore

Sony Expands ULT Power Sound Lineup with Three New Speakers

Sony is expanding its ULT Power Sound range with three new speakers: the ULT TOWER MAX, ULT TOWER 7, and ULT TOWER 5. Designed specifically for parties, DJing, and karaoke, these units emphasize powerful bass, light effects, and versatile connectivity options.

Explore

JBL Unveils Cove, Its New Whole-Home Wi-Fi Audio System

JBL is launching Cove, a new line of Wi-Fi speakers designed to create a multiroom audio system throughout your home. Controlled via the JBL One app, the system allows users to operate the speakers individually, in stereo pairs, or as part of a connected setup.

Explore

NVIDIA Reaches $96.2 Billion in Revenue, Fueled by AI Demand

NVIDIA closed its second quarter of fiscal year 2027 with record revenue of $96.2 billion. Driven by demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, the company saw its revenues more than double within one year.

Explore

Nvidia Reportedly Reached Deal to Acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 Billion

According to The Information, Nvidia allegedly struck a deal to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. While the transaction has not yet been officially announced by either company, it would place Nvidia in control of one of the premier platforms within the open artificial intelligence model ecosystem.

Explore

Portable Computer: Perplexity Levers On-Device AI to Reduce Cloud Reliance

Perplexity has launched Portable Computer, a version of its Perplexity Computer agent designed with NVIDIA to run directly on local hardware. Initially available on DGX Spark, this approach allows private data to remain stored on the device and enables task execution without consuming Perplexity credits.

Explore

Apple Reassigns Oversight of App Store and Apple Events

As Apple reorganizes its executive leadership ahead of John Ternus joining as CEO, Phil Schiller—an Apple Fellow and long-time figure at the company—is stepping down from overseeing the App Store and Apple Events, while remaining with the company.

Explore

Apple Prepares Transition: John Ternus Succeeds Tim Cook as Company Leader

Apple is set for a major change in leadership. Effective September 1st, John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as Chief Executive Officer, while Cook will remain with the company as Executive Chairman of the Board.

Explore

Apple Raises Prices for Apple TV and Apple One in the U.S.

Apple is implementing another price hike across its U.S. service lineup. The Apple TV subscription and the standalone Apple One plan will increase in cost beginning August 28.

Explore

Apple Marks New Chapter with September 9th Event

Apple will hold its next major event on September 9th. Dubbed “Surprise and shine,” this highly anticipated gathering is particularly significant because it marks the first major product launch for the brand under the direction of John Ternus, who is scheduled to succeed Tim Cook as head of Apple on September 1st.

Explore