Taking the temperature of AI.
"Precision under pressure"
Mara Venn is an editor at The Temperature who prefers clean lines of argument to ornamental certainty. She looks for where a story quietly outruns what the reporting can bear, and trims it back until the claims and evidence move at the same speed.
The agency says improved photon detection could matter for fields from quantum computing to deep-tissue imaging, where each particle of light carries information.
The country’s sovereign wealth fund has appointed former Shanghai official Wu Wei to the top role.
CEO Jack Conte says the platform’s roadmap also includes security and platform upgrades, plus new features for creators and fans.
A new Google app feature will use AI to tune Discover based on natural-language requests and remember those preferences for future visits.
The startup’s growth reflects a broader boom in AI training data demand that is also lifting rival firms.
Testing the Google Pixel Watch 5, Victoria Song frames today’s smartwatches as polished but still searching for a more convincing purpose.
Multiple cybersecurity researchers said they suddenly lost access to OpenAI’s Trusted Access for Cyber program, which offers vetted users models with fewer guardrails.
One ad featured a pornographic deepfake closely resembling a U.S. politician, intensifying scrutiny of Meta’s ad enforcement.
The scheduling company is expanding into meeting productivity tools and is also releasing a scheduling assistant called Callie.
The company has invited media to a September showcase where the first Android-based notebooks are expected to be unveiled.
The premium walkthrough says Apple’s mail app has underused features, and argues attachment handling on the iPad can be even more comfortable than on a Mac.
HKGX and TGX Technology are building a new platform with Alibaba Cloud and Hundsun Technologies as Hong Kong pushes to become a gold trading hub.
A bipartisan coalition of 29 states accuses Meta of designing its platforms to addict young users, seeking massive penalties and changes to how the company operates.
The Verge argues that interest in the film owes a lot to Warner Bros. Discovery’s effort to shelve it, a move that also spotlighted the company’s pattern of disappearing nearly finished movies.
Anthropic and OpenAI publish snapshots of how people use Claude and ChatGPT, but outside researchers say the public only sees company-selected data.
After getting Allsky software running on a Raspberry Pi, the project’s next step is printing an enclosure to prepare the camera for night use.
Uber says it wants to reach one million drone deliveries a day by the end of 2029, with first deployments planned for this year.
A heise+ analysis argues that digital sovereignty stops being a buzzword when it is tied to open source, open standards and verifiable certifications.
The Chinese tech giant is divesting its wholly owned gaming arm to Trustar Capital as part of a broader shift away from noncore businesses.
A $54 dining experience spotlights how discarded ingredients can be turned into a multi-course meal.
Disney’s annual fan event previewed major Marvel and Star Wars projects, including the X-Men cast, a new Avengers: Doomsday trailer, a first look at VisionQuest, and a teaser for Ahsoka season two.
Secondhand sellers say mystery buyers are placing large orders, prompting speculation that AI companies are acquiring books to scan for data.
The Verge says an ongoing RAM and storage crunch has thrown computer pricing out of whack just as students look for affordable laptops.
As some people describe themselves as ‘marrying’ chatbots, Republican state policymakers are drafting legislation to preserve the current legal status: no recognition under US law.
The app rolled out a redesigned wordmark this week, and critics say it barely resembles the old one — or even spells Instagram.
China’s richest province has signed a new framework with Alibaba as it seeks a broader digital upgrade spanning artificial intelligence, semiconductors and smart public services.
The police-tech company is changing officers’ access to its nationwide network of license plate readers in response to growing criticism over surveillance.
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund is said to be providing capital for Investa’s purchase of a Sydney office tower in Australia.
Wired frames Mark Zuckerberg’s lengthy AI statement as thin on substance, in a broader conversation about how AI is reshaping culture.
A new filing in the companies' long-running dispute shows Apple seeking a cut of digital purchases made outside its in-app payment system, a move Epic says is "far outside of the bounds."
The robot vacuum’s new Matic Cues feature lets people speak directly to the machine or gesture toward debris to trigger a cleanup.
The Wall Street Journal says Apple has considered a nine-figure budget to help Siri deliver current news from publishers.
The Chinese e-commerce giant beat market expectations on profit and revenue despite weaker sales, as it navigates soft consumer demand, fierce competition and expansion into new business lines.
Heise says the conference will feature a keynote by Dr. Constanze Kurz alongside sessions on agentic AI systems, data contracts, modern Lakehouse architectures and governance.
A crowded global calendar includes central bank meetings and minutes, inflation reports, activity data, and updates from the IEA and OPEC.
A Heise top-10 test names a contactless smart lock that opens by face or hand as its winner, while noting other models have their own strengths.
Heise’s training offering is aimed at administrators and IT managers who need to understand their role in an ISMS and practice putting ISO 27001 measures into effect.
Meta is developing a cloud business focused on AI compute, adding competitive pressure to the biggest cloud providers.
New AI toolbars and prompts are appearing in Google’s writing apps, and users who do not want Gemini’s assistance can disable those features.
The legal-AI startup is reportedly seeking around $500 million in fresh funding, extending a rapid run-up in its valuation.
Sandra Joyce says bug-bounty programmes are being flooded with reports, users and companies are being hit by AI attacks, and cybersecurity is changing fast.
Nejra Macic tror norsk næringsliv vil fortsette å vokse, men i et lavere tempo.
Report Remove says digitally manipulated intimate imagery is rising, as a watchdog warns AI is making sexualised or nudified content easier to produce.
The LA rapper seems to have stopped denying AI’s role in the 80s synth pop-themed track after producer Medasin’s claims and a detector release tied to Treblo.
Respondents to a piece by China’s ambassador to the UK argue that openly released models bring real benefits, but China’s ecosystem — like others’ — falls short of robust openness standards.
The company said Jarnac will lead its global sales organization to strengthen customer relationships and go-to-market execution across key product areas.
The Federal Reserve Board is asking for public input on a proposal to update its rule governing credit extended to bank insiders, including executives, board members, and major shareholders.
WIRED reports that ChatTJB, created by artist and former Google employee Tucker Bryant, is meant to make people reflect on the "strange moment" around AI.
The Chinese AI chipmaker said revenue and profit jumped in the first half as it benefits from a broad drive to replace foreign AI hardware.
An MIT Technology Review investigation describes how claims about a sprawling censorship apparatus migrated from fringe online discourse into federal policy, with effects felt inside the State Department amid DOGE-led cuts.
The European Commission is scaling up Europe’s IRIS² satellite network, with secure services for states, militaries and emergency responders targeted from 2029.
The Indian dairy company is seeking a $1.13 billion valuation in a scaled-back public offering.
The reported move would mark the Indonesian wealth fund’s first hedge fund investment.
Deadline says Uli Latukefu will play Ganondorf in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie and that he signed a multi-picture deal, though Nintendo and Sony have not confirmed additional films.
Die Funktion ist nun allgemein verfügbar und soll den Betrieb vereinfachen, weil keine separate Vektordatenbank mehr nötig ist.
SD-ledaren försvarar att Tidöpartierna slopat det kommunala vetot om uranbrytning och varnar för ny lagstiftning som han beskriver som för trubbig.
Google’s long-running Assistant will stop working on Android phones and Wear OS smartwatches next month, with Gemini assuming the personal assistant role.
More than 50 offending image and video ads appeared on Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, or Threads, according to Meta’s ad library data, and some ran as recently as this week.
Meta is expanding its AI coding offerings with a new agent it says can handle complex tasks in complex software.
A new NIST demonstration suggests fragile quantum entanglement can hold up under tough, real-world conditions outside the lab.
Amazon’s Ring has introduced the Peephole Cam 2K, a sleeker replacement for its 2019 Door View Cam that installs through an existing peephole without drilling or wiring.
The Claude-maker says it will co-design hardware and models to make its technology run faster and more efficiently.
The American Federation of Teachers is partnering with AI firms on educator training as teachers seek ways to use artificial intelligence without letting students outsource their thinking.
The Shenzhen-based robotics startup is seeking a Hong Kong listing, joining other domestic robot makers despite new US trade restrictions.
Journalist Gil Durán says Silicon Valley billionaires such as Elon Musk and Peter Thiel are abandoning democracy and using their power to push authoritarian, apocalyptic visions.
The chipmaker said data center revenue reached $6.7 billion in its latest quarter, up from $5.8 billion in Q1 and 107 percent higher than a year ago, underscoring how AI demand is reshaping its business.
Wall Street rallied Tuesday, with the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq climbing as corporate profits piled up and oil prices slipped.
Many BMW owners are being shown a banner ad for Spider-Man: Brand New Day on the car’s Control Display, a move framed as a “special surprise.”
An unofficial revival promises classic ICQ elements including UINs, contact lists, and the signature “Uh-oh” sound, though little is known about who runs it.
The company is participating in an NSF effort to expand access to AI research and education resources across the U.S.
Bitkom’s ranking says Germany has good infrastructure, but weak use and a disastrous public administration.
Salget av Devold ga Flakk-familien sitt første overskudd på fire år.
Anders Szabo har registrert over 700 turar i sommar, medan faglege åtvaringar peikar på at konkurranse og poengsamling kan overskygge sjølve naturopplevinga.
The prolific studio behind Pokémon keeps experimenting outside its flagship series, but The Verge frames Beast of Reincarnation as another sign of how hard it is to establish a distinct identity.
The expert in machine learning, statistics, and computation succeeds Professor Ankur Moitra.
As competition for scarce AI expertise intensifies, companies are reaching out to doctoral students long before they finish their degrees.
The city says cloudy water at Sundspromenaden and Scaniabadet may be caused by an algal bloom.
A heise+ review looks at six compact battery-powered fans and highlights what buyers should watch for when purchasing and cleaning them.
A visit to a Shanghai AI research institute suggests China is presenting its artificial intelligence ambitions through cultural symbolism as well as technology.
A visit to a Shanghai AI research institute highlights how China is presenting its AI ambitions as both a technical and cultural project.
