My guest today is longtime friend of the show Joanna Stern. You all know Joanna: she is the former senior personal technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal, a former Decoder guest host, one of my cofounders here at The Verge, and also just one of my very closest friends. I mention that because Joanna […]
Katalyst Space Technologies launched its Link satellite via a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket to rescue NASA's Swift satellite, which is at risk of falling out of orbit. This marks the first mission of its kind, demonstrating a commercial capability for in-space servicing.
Anthropic removed a secret tracker from Claude Code after a researcher exposed it. The AI firm used "prompt steganography" to hide code that flagged Chinese users' timezone, proxy, and potential ties to Chinese AI labs accused of distillation attacks. Anthropic claims it was an experiment to prevent account abuse and distillation, but privacy advocates view it as a serious breach of trust.
A wearables expert explores the cultural tension surrounding smart glasses and AI wearables, using Netflix's 'A Man on the Inside' as a case study. The article highlights privacy concerns, the difficulty of building trust, and the potential for misuse, contrasting fictional narratives with real-world ethical dilemmas.
Reddit is employing large language models (LLMs) to detect and block AI-generated spam, a problem exacerbated by the accessibility of such technology. The platform reports blocking millions of spam views daily and has seen a 20% reduction in user exposure to spam.
The Xtra Muse portable camera is available for $329, a significant discount, and is noted as nearly identical to the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. Other deals include Resident Evil Requiem on Steam/Newegg, Apple's M3 iPad Air at Best Buy, and the black Apple Magic Mouse on Amazon.
WhatsApp is allowing its 3 billion users to reserve usernames, a feature that will go live in the coming weeks. This allows users to share contact information without revealing their phone numbers, enhancing privacy for individuals and potentially simplifying customer outreach for businesses.
