March 12, 2026

Defense official reveals how AI chatbots could be used for targeting decisions

The US military might use generative AI systems to rank lists of targets and make recommendations about which to strike first, which would then be vetted by humans, according to a Defense official with knowledge of the matter. The disclosure about how the military may use AI chatbots comes as the Pentagon faces scrutiny over…

TikTok seeks aspiring artists to show off their talent in live music competition

August 7, 2023
TikTok announced Monday that it’s hosting a virtual talent show on TikTok Live to reward aspiring artists, giving them a chance to win up to 500,000 Diamond rewards. The event is called “Gimme The Mic” and will take place in September. Starting today through August 16, participants 18 years and older can register on the audition […]

Callsheet for iOS offers a less cluttered, ad-free alternative to IMDb

August 7, 2023
If you’ve ever wanted to look up information about a TV show or movie, you likely turn to IMDb to do so. But the Amazon-owned app can be frustrating to use, with prompts to log in, ads, and other clutter that can make it difficult to find what you’re looking for. A new app called […]

Colorado warns hackers stole 16 years of public school data

August 7, 2023
Colorado’s state government has warned students and teachers in the state that hackers may have accessed their personal information — dating back as far as 2004. In a notice on its website, the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) confirmed it experienced a ransomware incident that saw hackers access and copy data from its systems […]

Zoom launches an asynchronous video tool for the meeting-averse

August 7, 2023
In its continued attempt to diversify its product offerings, Zoom today launched a new asynchronous video tool, Zoom Clips, that lets users record, edit and share video clips without having to hop on a meeting. Zoom Clips, available in public beta, provides a dedicated content library where users can manage, share, rename, search for, download […]

YouTube brings high-quality 1080p option to the web

August 7, 2023
Months after YouTube launched an enhanced bitrate 1080p option for Premium subscribers on mobile, the platform is now bringing the video quality to the web. The company rolled out the higher-quality 1080p on iOS devices in April after an initial experiment in February. Bringing the experience to the web allows more Premium members to watch […]