Hidden prompts can secretly rewrite an AI’s memory, and researchers say that’s a serious problem

Researchers have demonstrated GhostWriter, a new attack that secretly injects false memories into AI agents, influencing future responses and autonomous actions.

Computing     Moinak Pal     1 day ago

This experiment shows how easy it is to poison an open-weight AI model for under $100

A cybersecurity researcher poisoned an open weight AI model for under $100 in about an hour, exposing how easily these increasingly popular systems can be secretly compromised without detection.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     1 day ago

Asus’ powerful new gaming laptop with a 240Hz Mini LED display makes its global debut

The 2026 ROG Strix G18 is now available globally with up to RTX 5080 graphics and a 240Hz Mini LED display.

Computing     S. Kumar Manglam     2 days ago

Every app on my phone has decided I need AI, and none of them bothered to ask

Every app wants to become an AI app, even when users keep dismissing the invitation. Somehow, software that promises to understand us still can’t remember when we’ve said no.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     2 days ago

Shopping for Back-to-school? These are the gaming laptops I’d recommend

Looking for a gaming laptop for college? These five Back-to-School picks balance performance, productivity, and long-term value for students and gamers alike.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     3 days ago

Google’s AI just recreated the best goal ever by Pele that was never actually filmed

Google used live stadium capture, and combined it with archival material to bring Pele's legendary goal to life. The Veo video engine, Gemini Omni, and Nano Banana Pro AI tools tagged alongside in the journey to revive a lost marvel.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     3 days ago

What Features Matter Most in a Printer for a Small Business or Home Office?

Shopping for a home office printer? Learn which features matter most, from fast printing and wireless connectivity to scanning, security, and color output.

Computing     DT Staff     3 days ago

OpenAI patches ChatGPT desktop after user backlash over its recent redesign

OpenAI fixed its confusing ChatGPT redesign, restoring conversation history, syncing chats across devices, and simplifying mode switching for users everywhere.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     3 days ago

I found five mechanical keyboards I’d happily recommend for Back-to-School

Looking for the best Back-to-School mechanical keyboard? These five picks offer the perfect mix of comfort, performance, and everyday reliability.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     3 days ago

HP fined millions of dollars for acting like a cartel over ink and PCs

A competition regulator says HP dictated reseller bids, restricted participation, and helped coordinate government sales of PCs and printer supplies, resulting in penalties near $15 million.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     3 days ago

Sega’s Virtua Fighter Crossroads is coming to Nvidia’s wild new RTX Spark PCs

Sega is bringing Virtua Fighter Crossroads to Nvidia’s Arm-based RTX Spark laptops and compact desktop PCs.

Computing     S. Kumar Manglam     3 days ago

Lenovo’s new gaming laptop is the first to feature a 240Hz inkjet-printed OLED display

Lenovo’s new Legion R9000P is the first laptop to feature an inkjet-printed OLED display, offering a 240Hz refresh rate and over 99% DCI-P3 coverage.

Computing     S. Kumar Manglam     3 days ago

This new Mac malware won’t let you use your computer until you surrender your password

ClickLock is a new macOS malware that repeatedly kills system processes and tricks victims into entering their login password to steal sensitive data.

Computing     Moinak Pal     3 days ago

1Password lets Claude inside your accounts without handing over the keys

1Password can now sign Claude into websites without exposing passwords or one-time codes, but the protection ends after login when the AI begins operating inside your account.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     3 days ago

New open-weight AI from China is toppling the best of OpenAI and Claude Fable

Moonshot’s 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 comes close to Fable 5 and GPT 5.6 Sol in several benchmarks, while remaining open weight.

Computing     S. Kumar Manglam     4 days ago

Gemini could finally let you choose how friendly it sounds

Google is testing voice customization for Gemini, letting users adjust energy, warmth, formality and speaking speed for a more personalized AI assistant.

Computing     Moinak Pal     4 days ago

ChatGPT will now remind teens to take breaks and give parents more controls

OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT's teen safety features with age prediction, break reminders, and stronger parental controls, while defending why teens deserve AI access at all.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     4 days ago

ChatGPT’s new search tool saves you from digging through old chats, files, and images

No more digging through months of ChatGPT history, this new sidebar search finds chats, files, and images in seconds, with filters to narrow results.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     4 days ago

You can now link your favorite apps to AI Mode in Google Search to get things done

Google Search's AI Mode can now connect to apps like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube Music to complete tasks for you.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     4 days ago

You can now edit videos in Google Vids by simply describing the changes

Google has added Gemini Omni and personal avatars to Vids, giving paid users new ways to create, edit, and present videos without traditional editing tools.

Computing     S. Kumar Manglam     4 days ago

NotebookLM just got a new name and a serious upgrade for Google AI Pro subscribers

Google has rechristened NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook, and the rebrand comes with an expansion of the upgrades that debuted on the Ultra tier last month.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     4 days ago

Meta AI will bring parents into the loop when teens mention self-harm

Meta is adding parental alerts and human review to sensitive AI conversations involving teens who may be at risk of self-harm.

Computing     S. Kumar Manglam     4 days ago

Apple’s 2026 Back to School promo saves you up to $150 on a new Mac or iPad

Apple's 2026 Back to School promotion brings back gift cards worth up to $150, but its cheapest Mac and iPad aren't part of the deal.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     4 days ago

OpenAI made a tiny $230 keyboard that lets you turn up an AI’s brainpower

OpenAI and Work Louder built a $230 mini keyboard that gives Codex users physical shortcuts, live agent status lights, and a dial for adjusting how hard the AI thinks.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     4 days ago

Google rejects alarming report that says its Search AI tools are unsafe for kids

Google disputes a child-safety assessment of AI Overviews and AI Mode, arguing that its testing was unrealistic. The report documents troubling responses and questions whether parents have enough control over Search.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     4 days ago

Google’s AI search just failed a major kids’ safety test, and it’s kind of alarming

A new Common Sense Media report says Google's AI Overview and AI Mode fail kids in crisis, hand out deepfake tips, andcan't even agree with themselves half the time.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     4 days ago

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