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Last updated: Oct 7, 9:57 PM UTC
OpenAI Says a Secret AI Model Cracked Hundreds of Open Math Problems in One Prompt—Mathematicians Want Receipts
OpenAI posted 722 AI-written math manuscripts from an unreleased model, saying most came from a single prompt. Some mathematicians call the claims unverified.
What Feeding a Toddler Has Taught Me About Taste
As it turns out, there is a certain satisfaction to eating something that has no interest in being interesting.
Teenage Engineering’s CEO says it’ll stop making synths
Teenage Engineering founder and CEO Jesper Kouthoofd told Highsnobiety that it plans to stop making synths. And yes, that includes the iconic OP-1, which put the company on the map. TE isn't just a music gear maker; it's
Ethereum Researcher Says AI May Break Encryption Before Quantum Does
Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake urged holders to calmly move funds to unused addresses, warning that AI-driven math could break crypto signatures before quantum computers do.
Clase Azul’s New Ultra-Premium Día de Muertos Tequila Was Partially Aged in Champagne Casks
This release marks a new chapter for this luxury tequila series.
Bank of America: Older Americans have taken on a bigger economic role
Households headed by someone 55 or older held close to $140 trillion in net worth as of Q2 2026
Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B valuation, launches AI agents for business users
The developer of Hermes agent raised a $90 million Series B.
Anthropic Launches Haiku 5.5: Its Cheapest and Fastest Claude Model Yet
Claude Haiku 5.5 costs about 75% less to run than its predecessor and targets high-volume jobs like summaries and live customer support. It arrives 15 days after Opus 5.5.
Jaguar finally launched its new EV. Here’s what people are saying
Jaguar has officially presented the new 2028 Jaguar Type 01 in New York, and the sky hasn’t fallen after all. Two years ago, when the British brand dropped its pastel concepts, the internet unleashed an absolute storm of
Android’s physical navigation buttons are back on Googlebooks, but not the way you think
A common misconception I've seen with Googlebooks is that the Quick Insert and Google logo keys are new. They're not, as they first debuted a couple of years ago on some Chromebooks. But there is something new for Google
Lululemon’s Heidi O’Neill overhauls C-suite in first move as CEO
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HUD opens probe into Wells Fargo’s race-based mortgage programs
HUD says bank initiatives may violate the Fair Housing Act
We found some great October Prime Day deals under $50
Getting in on the Prime Day action doesn’t have to result in an empty wallet. Just as we found a couple handfuls of goodies that are under $25, there are plenty of deals during Amazon’s October sale that are $50 or less,
AI chatbots are ignoring this prompt from wealthy users, in a phenomenon called ‘adversarial delegation’
AI chatbots are already a trusted source of shopping advice. Roughly 70% of American consumers report using AI for shopping, with nearly two-thirds saying AI had influenced a recent shopping decision, according to a rece
Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11
Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents.
SEC and CFTC Crypto Rules 'Fall Short' of Clarity, Says Rep. French Hill
The House Financial Services chairman credited the SEC and CFTC for stepping in after the Clarity Act's collapse but said only "permanent law change" can secure U.S. leadership.
Social Security $90 checks: You might get an extra direct deposit from the SSA tomorrow. What to know
The government is sending a one-time $90 payment to more than 20 million Social Security recipients to help with their Medicare Part B coverage premiums, President Donald Trump announced in a statement. Medicare is a fed
Dolly Parton’s Former Los Angeles Home Hits the Market for $8 Million
The late and beloved singer’s 1970s-era house in the Hollywood Hills has been fully rebuilt, complete with a resort-style pool deck and private Zen walking trail.
How agentic commerce helps brands like Willy Chavarria optimize for BFCM
Black Friday and Cyber Monday preparation begins for e-commerce brands and retailers well before those peak shopping days arrive. Besides planning marketing and promotion strategies, brands must consider how to convert s
Tether Signs Deal With Kazakhstan's Central Bank to Explore a Stablecoin and Tokenized Assets
Tether, issuer of the USDT stablecoin, will help Kazakhstan's central bank study a tenge-pegged token and put real-world assets on a blockchain.
Forget set-jetting. ‘Lore-tripping’ is the weird new way Gen Z is traveling
When planning a vacation, many might look for a warm spot to escape the cold weather, a romantic destination for an anniversary, or maybe a cultural hotspot for art geeks. But Gen Z seems to have different priorities whe
Young workers are turning toward AI-proof jobs
Entry level jobs are an endangered animal, at least in professions exposed to disruption from AI. While new grads are still seeing opportunities in fields like real estate, utilities and construction, the overall hiring
Roku’s OLED TVs are up to $400 off during Prime Day, starting at $700
Just over a week ago, we covered a deal at Amazon that knocked around 30 percent off Roku’s new (and first-ever) OLED TVs. The deal expired, but has returned for the final day of October Prime Day. The 55-inch Pro Series
Who controls California politics? A new index tracks the state’s top political donors
When it burst into widespread use as a result of the 1976 movie All the President’s Men, the phrase “Follow the money” referred to political influence or corruption and how to track it. Fifty years later, the meaning of
ChatGPT’s ‘Intelligent UI’ update fills its responses with pictures, charts, and buttons
OpenAI is launching a new Intelligent UI feature in ChatGPT that allows the chatbot to answer your questions with interactive visuals. The update, which is rolling out to all users alongside GPT-6, gives ChatGPT the abil
Hackers Used AI Agents to Raid a Megachurch's Database, Exposing 850,000 Members
Seoul's Yoido Full Gospel Church says data on 850,000 members may be compromised, and a security firm found signs AI helped run the attack.
The first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops cost up to $7,000
The first array of laptops powered by Nvidia's new RTX Spark chip are designed to compete with high-end MacBook Pros - and they've got some high-end prices to match. The flagship Surface Laptop Ultra and RTX Spark laptop
This New 154-Foot Superyacht Concept Blends Italian and Japanese Design
"Maai" translates the space between the two cultures into a way of living at sea, according to Studio Segno.
The 12 Coolest Fall Hair Colors, As Seen on Celebrities
Hair colorists Jenna Perry, Olivia Casanova and Emaly Baum break down the eight hair color trends for the fall season.
Wells Fargo in talks with Kraken parent Payward for crypto trading liquidity
The discussions would see Payward supply liquidity for crypto trading as major banks deepen their involvement in digital assets.
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