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View allSaudi Arabia Warns of a 'Red Line' After Accusing Houthis of Targeting Mecca
Saudi Arabia says its air defenses intercepted and destroyed a drone it claims was headed toward Mecca, calling any strike on the holy city a 'red line.' The Houthis have denied targeting Mecca and claim to have downed a Saudi fighter jet in a related incident.
Could AI Really Wipe Out Humanity? Six Experts Weigh In on the Risks — and What It Means for Your Smart Home
A new Guardian report gathers perspectives from six AI experts on existential and near-term risks posed by advanced AI, echoing warnings from AI engineers and researchers featured in Time, CNN, and elsewhere. For smart-home owners, the debate is a reminder to think critically abo
Apple's iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate 27 Arrive With a Smarter Siri and Refined 'Liquid Glass' Look
Apple has begun rolling out iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate 27, bringing an AI-boosted Siri and further refinements to the 'Liquid Glass' visual design first introduced in earlier updates. Early coverage from Ars Technica, Apple's own newsroom, and The New York Times highlights smar
Valve Ports Half-Life: Alyx to ARM, Bundles It Free With New Steam Frame Headset
Valve has reengineered its acclaimed VR title Half-Life: Alyx to run natively on ARM chips, and the company is including it at no extra cost with its new standalone Steam Frame headset, according to reporting from The Verge and other outlets.
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