Qualcomm's latest processor boasts increases in CPU and GPU performance and improved power savings, which means on-device AI for affordable phones for the first time. https://www.pcmag.com/news/qualcomm-snapdragon-6-gen-4-brings-ai-to-even-more-phones
This year has been full of uncertainty for the EV industry, yet somehow Honda has quietly stumbled on a hit with buyers with its Prologue vehicle. How did it buck the trend? https://www.pcmag.com/news/hondas-prologue-ev-is-an-unexpected-hit-25-owners-explain-why-they-bought
Morris Chang, TSMC founder, argues Intel doesn't have a new strategy yet in the wake of its CEO's exit. https://www.pcmag.com/news/tsmc-morris-chang-intel-should-have-put-ai-before-making-chips
Google's NotebookLM is a fun way to familiarize yourself with the company's AI tools. One of our writers used it to turn a grade-school journal into a mildly entertaining podcast about their 8-year-old self. https://www.pcmag.com/articles/how-i-used-ai-to-turn-my-3rd-grade-diary-into-a-shockingly-polished-podcast
Not to be outdone by Apple, Google is releasing a satellite-based "SOS" feature for Pixel 9 phones, allowing customers to contact emergency services in cellular dead zones. https://www.pcmag.com/news/googles-pixel-9-phones-get-their-own-satellite-sos-feature
Proton, best known for its encrypted email service, will now let Proton VPN users on Android disguise the app's icon to further protect their privacy. https://www.pcmag.com/news/proton-lets-users-disguise-vpn-icon-launches-servers-to-evade-censorship
After hitting pause on new hires, Tesla is hiring for a slew of AI-related positions, most of which offer six-figure salaries up to $360,000 plus benefits. https://www.pcmag.com/news/following-mass-layoffs-tesla-advertises-ai-engineer-roles-with-360k-salary
Democratic consultant Steve Kramer faces a $6 million FCC fine and a host of felony charges for allegedly orchestrating an AI deepfake of Biden's voice and spoofing caller IDs. https://www.pcmag.com/news/man-faces-26-criminal-charges-for-paying-a-magician-to-make-biden-robocalls
A Morocco-based hacking group is breaching companies in order to print out high-value gift cards and sell them on the black market, Microsoft says. https://www.pcmag.com/news/hacking-group-targets-merchants-to-print-out-and-sell-gift-card-codes
Nintendo will reveal the new Switch console before the end of March 2025. If you can't wait, check out all the known rumors and leaks about the upcoming system. https://www.pcmag.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-everything-you-need-to-know
Employers will sometimes simulate phishing messages to train workers on how to spot the hacking threat. But one Google security manager argues the IT industry needs to drop the practice, calling it counterproductive. https://www.pcmag.com/news/google-stop-trying-to-trick-employees-with-fake-phishing-emails
After news of OpenAI's non-disparagement agreements went public, the company ditches them for most staff, meaning those who leave can now criticize OpenAI without losing vested equity. https://www.pcmag.com/news/openai-switches-course-wont-punish-employees-for-speaking-out
Passkeys are currently the authentication tool of choice for security pros, but any type of account protection is better than nothing, says Trend Micro VP of Strategy Eric Skinner. Yes, even SMS-based multi-factor authentication (MFA). https://www.pcmag.com/news/not-ready-for-passkeys-multi-factor-authentication-is-still-better-than
Can’t send any messages on WhatsApp? You aren’t alone. The Meta-owned app appears to be going through a major outage. https://www.pcmag.com/news/whatsapp-outage-prevents-users-from-sending-receiving-messages
The Tesla Cybertruck stands out among electric pickups for its unique design and surprisingly nimble on-road performance. But in terms of flaws, it has big blind spots and the stainless steel exterior is prone to smudges. Here's our review: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/tesla-cybertruck
A Microsoft scientist finds a way to get GPT-4 to play Doom, and finds the AI often gets stuck in corners and ignores enemies. He also warns that the blunders could allow for 'potential misuse' in more serious applications. https://www.pcmag.com/news/openais-gpt-4-can-play-doom-but-only-like-a-noob
Cognition Labs is a new startup whose Devin AI promises to code autonomously and complete software engineering tasks on sites like Upwork. https://www.pcmag.com/news/this-software-engineer-ai-can-train-other-ais-code-websites-by-itself
Slow charging remains one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption, but Volvo says its future electric vehicles will charge 15% to 30% faster with the help of a new "adaptive charging" battery management system. https://www.pcmag.com/news/volvo-evs-could-charge-30-faster-with-no-changes-to-the-battery-itself
Tax season is upon us, and if you live in one of 12 states, you can bypass traditional tax software and use the IRS' new direct-file system. https://www.pcmag.com/news/irs-direct-file-free-online-tax-tool-goes-live-in-12-states
Lenovo has quietly developed a six-legged robot called the Daystar Bot GS set to launch sometime this year that promises "comprehensive data collection." https://www.pcmag.com/news/lenovo-creates-six-legged-daystar-gs-robot