Anthropic Unveils Its Smartest AI Model Yet, Featuring Hybrid Reasoning 🤖
- Anthropic has released its most advanced AI model, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, which combines rapid responses with step-by-step reasoning.
- The hybrid model is designed to tackle complex problems more effectively, focusing on real-world tasks and less on theoretical math and computer science problems.
- This development could significantly enhance AI capabilities in various industries, enabling more efficient and accurate solutions for tasks such as coding, strategic analysis, and customer experience delivery.
Nintendo Switch 2 is launching soon, here’s what we know so far 🎮
- The Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the original Switch, is set to be released in 2025, with a specific date yet to be confirmed.
- There are scattered predictions of a June release date, with suggestions the company will announce details during its upcoming Nintendo Direct in April.
- The launch of the Switch 2 is expected to be a significant event in the gaming industry, potentially impacting sales of other consoles and shaping the market for the year ahead.
Default password exposes dozens of apartment buildings to security risks 🚪
- A single default password has been found to grant unauthorized access to dozens of apartment buildings, highlighting a significant security flaw.
- The vulnerability was discovered in a door access system used by numerous apartment buildings and has been exposed to the internet with default credentials unchanged.
- This security lapse could lead to serious consequences, including physical harm to residents and potential legal action against building managers for negligent security practices.
Google Drive adds searchable video transcripts 📹
- Google Drive has introduced a new feature that allows users to access searchable video transcripts, making it easier to navigate and find specific content within videos.
- The feature, which is rolling out to all Google Workspace customers, provides time-stamped captions and a search function to quickly locate key moments in videos.
Gmail to ditch SMS for two-factor authentication 📱
- Gmail is planning to stop using SMS for two-factor authentication due to security issues, opting for QR codes instead.
- The decision aims to reduce the impact of global SMS abuse, as SMS messages can be intercepted by criminals through techniques like “traffic pumping” and SIM swap attacks.
- This change will enhance account security for Gmail users, aligning with a broader industry shift towards more secure authentication methods like authenticator apps and passkeys.
Your iPhone is about to get a bunch of new features 📱
- Apple has released the first public beta of iOS 18.4, which includes several new features and improvements for iPhone users.
- The update brings Priority Notifications, which uses AI to identify urgent alerts and display them at the top of the notification stack, along with tweaks to the Control Center and Apple News.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 to miss Earth, but more threats loom on the horizon 🌠
- Asteroid 2024 YR4, initially thought to have a small chance of hitting Earth in 2032, is now expected to safely pass by our planet.
- The asteroid was detected in December 2024 and was initially estimated to have a 3.2% chance of impact, but further observations have reduced this risk to virtually zero.
- Despite this good news, scientists warn that many more potentially hazardous asteroids remain undetected, highlighting the need for continued vigilance and improved detection technologies.
Tesla suggests DIY fix for Cybertruck panel gaps 🚗
- Tesla has advised some Cybertruck owners to use tape to temporarily fix panel gaps causing loud wind noise issues.
- The problem, reported by several owners, is often due to poor door or window sealing, which can be resolved through adjustments or more extensive repairs.
- This DIY solution raises concerns about the vehicle’s build quality and whether such issues should be addressed by the manufacturer rather than the consumer.
Gabby Petito documentary sparks outrage over use of fake ai voiceover 💻
- A documentary about Gabby Petito’s murder has faced viewer backlash after using an AI-generated voiceover of Petito.
- The documentary used AI technology to recreate Petito’s voice, reading from her journal entries and social media posts, which many viewers found disturbing and insensitive.
- The use of AI voiceovers in documentaries raises ethical concerns about authenticity and consent, sparking debates about the responsible use of this technology in storytelling.
Doctors and lawyers dominate korean dramas, but patients and clients are missing 📺
- Korean dramas often feature doctors and lawyers as main characters, but the voices of patients and clients are rarely heard.
- This trend is evident in popular shows like “Doctor Lawyer”, which focuses on medical negligence and the legal battles that follow, but primarily from the perspective of the medical and legal professionals.
- The lack of representation of patients and clients in these dramas raises concerns about the portrayal of power dynamics and the potential for reinforcing negative stereotypes about those seeking medical or legal help.
Anglerfish’s quest for sunlight sparks internet frenzy, science tells different tale 🐟
- A viral video of an anglerfish rising to the surface in search of sunlight has captured the internet’s attention, but the reality is more complex.
- Deep-sea anglerfish are adapted to live in extreme environments with limited sunlight, using bioluminescent lures to attract prey and navigate.
- The anglerfish’s occasional rise to the surface is likely linked to specific environmental conditions, such as El Niño events, rather than a desire for sunlight.
Airline employee allegedly leaks BTS and K-pop stars’ flight info for profit 🚫
- A Hong Kong-based airline employee has been caught allegedly selling confidential flight details of BTS and other top K-pop celebrities.
- The employee, who had direct access to internal booking systems, allegedly searched for celebrity names and birthdates to obtain flight information, including seat numbers, and sold it for profit.
- The case highlights serious security concerns within the airline industry regarding unauthorized access to passenger records, raising privacy concerns for celebrities and potentially other travellers.
…and more
- DeepSeek Unveils FlashMLA, Revolutionizing AI Speed and Efficiency on NVIDIA GPUs 💻
- Google considers introducing ‘Hey Gemini‘ hotword alongside ‘Hey Google’ 🤖
- Microsoft launches ad-supported Office, but with a catch 📝
- COVID shots protect kids from long COVID and don’t cause sudden death 💉
- Student refines 100-year-old math problem to boost wind energy 🌟
- Sony becomes Japan’s second-largest company 💼
- Fitness trackers struggle to accurately measure calorie burn 🏋️♀️
- Elon Musk’s email to federal employees sparks chaos and trolling 🚨
- Black Myth: Wukong Smashes Sales Records on PS5 🚀
- Artists release silent album to protest UK’s AI copyright plans 🎵
- Four new Xbox Game Pass games confirmed for late 2025 🎮
- Blackpink’s Lisa to make history as the first K-pop artist to perform at the Oscars 🎤
- Nvidia’s AI Chip Demand Under Scrutiny Amid Rising Competition 💻
