NYC mayoral inauguration bans Flipper Zero, Raspberry Pi devices
New York City’s 2026 mayoral inauguration of Zohran Mamdani has published a list of banned items for the event, specifically prohibiting the Flipper Zero and Raspberry Pi devices. As first reported by Adafruit, the ban list appears in the inauguration event’s official FAQ, which lists items that may or may not be brought to the event. […]
OpenAI’s ChatGPT ads will allegedly prioritize sponsored content in answers
OpenAI is reportedly mulling a new form of ads on ChatGPT called “sponsored content,” which could influence your buying decisions. As we recently reported, the ChatGPT Android app 1.2025.329 beta included references to an “ads feature” with “bazaar content,” “search ad,” and “search ads carousel.” Later, a report claimed that OpenAI pushed back its efforts […]
ChatGPTs new formatting blocks make its UI look more like a task tool
OpenAI has quietly rolled out ‘formatting blocks,’ which tweak GPT’s layout to match the UI of the task it is supposed to execute. ChatGPT has different use cases, including writing emails or blogs. Up until now, if you asked GPT to write an email for you, it would show the content of the email in the […]
Google will finally allow you to change your @gmail.com address
Google will finally allow you to change your @gmail address or create a new alias, according to a new support document. As spotted in a Telegram group, Google says that it’s already rolling out a feature that lets you change your email address, and it’s not just for your custom emails. Up until now, Google has […]
OpenAI is reportedly testing Claude-like Skills for ChatGPT
OpenAI is testing a new ChatGPT feature called “Skills,” which will be similar to Claude’s feature, also called Skills. Up until now, ChatGPT has supported GPTs, which are prompt-engineered to meet your specific needs. On the other hand, Claude Skills are folder-based instructions that teach Claude AI specific abilities, workflows, and domain-specific knowledge. For example, […]
New Wave of Steganography Attacks: Hackers HidingXWormin PNGs
ANY.RUN experts recently uncovered a new XWorm campaign that uses steganography to conceal malicious payloads inside seemingly harmless PNG images. What appears to be an ordinary graphic actually contains encrypted loaders that execute entirely in memory, allowing the malware to bypass most traditional detection methods and signature-based defenses. Let’s break down how this attack works and what analysts and hunters should look […]
Leaked Apple iPad Pro M5 benchmark shows massive improvements
A new leaked benchmark shows Apple’s alleged M5 chip on an iPad, and it’s almost as fast as a desktop CPU. We know that Apple is really good at designing chips. Most of its chips have always outperformed competitors, including Intel and Qualcomm. The M5 is no exception. Unknown iPad running M5 chip (benchmark) As […]
ChatGPT social could be a thing, as leak shows direct messages support
OpenAI doesn’t want ChatGPT to remain just a chatbot for interacting with a large language model. OpenAI already has Sora 2, which has a social-media-like feed for AI-generated videos, but OpenAI could go beyond just videos. As spotted on X, ChatGPT is testing support for direct messages. Similar to X, it looks like you will be […]
Opera wants you to pay $19.90 per month for its new AI browser
Opera Neon is a new browser that puts AI in control of your tabs and browsing activities, but it’ll cost $19.90 per month. The AI wave is shifting from chatbots to agentic experiences, and browsers are the first to adapt to this change. Whether you want it or not, your favorite browser will have agents […]
Imgur blocks UK users after data watchdog signals possible fine
People in the United Kingdom are no longer able to access content hosted on the Imgur, a popular media sharing site, after a UK data watchdog warned it may impose a monetary penalty on the parent company, MediaLab. Visitors to the site are now shown a message stating, “Content not available in your region,” with a […]