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The large language models that millions of people rely on for advice — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini — will change their answers nearly 60% of the time when a user simply pushes back by asking “are you sure?,” according to a study by Fanous et al. that tested GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet, and Gemini 1.5 Pro across math and medical domains. The behavior, known in the research community as sycophancy, stems...
While publicly supporting protesters in Iran, Elon Musk’s X appears to have been selling premium accounts to regime officials. Checkmarks were removed from certain accounts after a WIRED inquiry.
The UK regulator said Kick Online Entertainment failed to introduce age checks required for porn sites.
AI startup Anthropic says it will ensure consumer electricity costs remain steady as it expands its data center footprint. From a report: Anthropic said it would work with utility companies to “estimate and cover” consumer electricity price increases in places where it is not able to sufficiently generate new power and pay for 100% of the infrastructure upgrades required to connect its data...
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The technology group has flagged significant earnings growth for its financial year ending 28 February 2026.
Sigh. Another tax season is upon us. I filed my taxes with TurboTax, exploring its newest features and free or low-cost filing options.
Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page turners and even charms, this is the guide for you.
The use of cryptocurrency in sales of human beings for prostitution and scam compounds nearly doubled in 2025, according to a conservative estimate. Many of the deals are happening in plain sight.
Andrew Kirby has warned that urgent policy action on new energy vehicles is required to save the industry.
Spartans operates in direct competition with established gaming operators bet365 and Stake in the online gaming market. Turkish-British entrepreneur & founder Gurhan Kiziloz has positioned the platform to compete against these established operators. Kiziloz committed $200 million to Spartans.com operations, funding the platform’s entry into global gaming markets dominated by bet365 and Stake....
Golden Panda continues to pull attention with its fast, high-intensity slot sessions, giving players quick rounds and simple choices. At the same time, Betway stays active through its £10 to £40 free-bet offer, keeping football fans involved across weekly fixtures and major matches. Both platforms remain part of regular discussion as users follow updates that […]
Keep your iPhone or Qi2 Android phone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested Qi2 or MagSafe portable chargers.
The JSE-listed company flags that both headline and earnings per share will be up significantly.
Anthropic and OpenAI now have their own well-funded political groups that will square off in the midterm elections over artificial intelligence safety and regulation.
Meta Platforms’ latest annual report contained an unusual, cautionary note for investors. From a report: The tech giant’s auditor, Ernst & Young, raised a red flag over the financial engineering Meta used to keep a $27 billion data-center project off its balance sheet. While EY ultimately blessed Meta’s accounting treatment, the firm flagged it as a “critical audit matter.” This means it was...
The JetBoots Pro Plus promise faster, more effective recovery by combining multiple therapies in one device. I tested whether it’s worth the $1,150 splurge.
Caller verification services like TrueCaller aren’t much help in protecting South Africans from scammers using spoofed caller IDs.
When Gurhan Kiziloz says $1.2 billion is “not the milestone,” he means it. The Turkish-British entrepreneur, who owns 100% of Nexus International, has made it clear that the company’s explosive revenue growth in 2025 is just the beginning. After tripling revenue from $400 million in 2024 to $1.2 billion in 2025, Kiziloz is aiming higher, […]
Meta’s WhatsApp has been completely blocked in Russia for allegedly failing to comply with local law.
This accessory gives your laptop three extra displays—as long as you’re prepared to lug them around.