DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company, is raising the ire of regulators around the world. DeepSeek’s viral AI models and chatbot apps have been banned by a growing number of countries and government bodies, which have expressed concerns over DeepSeek’s ethics, privacy, and security practices. Corporations have banned DeepSeek, too — by the hundreds. The biggest … Read more
Most AI editors promise magic but fall short. Topaz Labs is a suite of AI-based tools that actually delivers. With powerful tools for sharpening, denoising, and upscaling, it turns “unusable” shots into stunning visuals—effortlessly. Topaz Labs has image upscaling and enhancing tools available from two tools: Topaz Photo AI and Topaz Gigapixel. With these tools, … Read more
Both Apple and Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney have provided responses below… Apple has been legally required to approve a pornography app for iPhone users in EU markets due to regulatory actions put in place by Europe’s Digital Markets Act. Since launching the App Store in 2008, Apple’s policy has been to prevent apps explicitly … Read more
The Toyota Tacoma is an icon of off-roading, a beacon of reliability, and the longest-running midsize truck model in America. The Tacoma was redesigned in 2024 and it moves into 2025 with a few minor changes. The Tacoma is a thoroughly modern truck with all the creature comforts you … Read more
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Two years after ChatGPT hit the scene, there are numerous large language models (LLMs), and nearly all remain ripe for jailbreaks — specific prompts and other workarounds that trick them into producing harmful content. Model developers … Read more
An external streaming device is the best way to access online video services without replacing your entire TV. By plugging one of these devices into your TV’s HDMI port, you’ll be able to use apps like Netflix and Hulu, possibly with a faster and smoother experience than your TV’s built-in software. But between Roku, Fire … Read more
Table of Contents Table of Contents The best smart displays for Alexa and Google Home Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Echo Show 21 Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) Nest Hub Max Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) How we chose these smart displays If you’re looking for a way to control all … Read more
There are a ton of laptops on the market at any given moment, and almost all of those models are available in multiple configurations to match your performance and budget needs. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with options when looking for a new laptop, it’s understandable. To help simplify things for you, here are the main … Read more
While lettering often goes unnoticed by the general manga-reading audience, translations for series—especially popular shonen manga—are heavily scrutinized. And with good reason: how else will one know a spiky-haired protagonist’s convictions, a joke’s punchline, or the mechanics of a complex power system if the words are as opaque as apple cider? In step with io9’s … Read more
Super Bowl LIX is less than a week away, so it’s a decent time to grab a new TV at a discount. If you’re looking to make a living room upgrade before the Chiefs and Eagles go at it once again, we’ve searched through Amazon, Best Buy and other retailers to find a few Super … Read more
