Australian Prime Minister confronts Sam Altman over OpenAI's government hack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apparently spoken to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman regarding the company's AI hacking an Australian government website. Albenese was in New York and told reporters that no personal information is believed to have been accessed by the rogue AI — which compromised an Australian public health website back in June.
The Prime Minister reportedly told Altman his country feels "extreme concern about this incident" and expressed his "disappointment that it took the company way too long to inform the government what had occurred and the nature of the way that that notification occurred as well was unacceptable."
Apple working on a patch for iPhone 18 Pro reboot glitch
Apple is reportedly working on a software update that will fix a Face ID bug causing some iPhone 18 Pro units to freeze and reboot. First reported by 9to5Mac, the glitch appears to occur when users attempt to use Face ID to unlock a protected app like the Passwords app.
The site reports that Apple confirmed it is aware of the bug and is planning to release a software update early next week that will address the problem.
All the new hardware from Meta Connect 2026
Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled several new products and addressed the issues of privacy at this year's Meta Connect keynote. You can check out our full recap of the event for all the details, but here are all the major hardware announcements:
- Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) glasses — a refresh with longer battery life and a few new frame styles. Available today starting at $449.
- Ray-Ban Meta Audio — Meta's first pair of camera-free glasses. They will ship on October 13, and can be pre-ordered starting at $349.
- Meta VR Glasses — a new ultra thin VR headset aimed at entertainment and productivity. They will cost $1,299, and be available this spring.
- Muse Charm — AI device that holds an AI agent on your keychain. It will be available this fall, but pricing has not yet been announced.
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I went into A24's $400 million horror hit 'Backrooms' knowing nothing. That might be the best way to watch it on HBO Max'Backrooms' is finally streaming on HBO Max, and this surreal horror flick deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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I put the new Pixel 11 Pro XL astrophotography mode to the test against this $3,000 proper astro camera setup — and the difference is surprisingI put the Pixel 11 Pro XL’s astrophotography mode to the test against a dedicated $3,000 OM SYSTEM OM-3 Astro setup to see what differences they have shooting the night sky.
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Avoid overpaying! Verizon is offering the iPhone 17 for freeAvoid the latest Apple price hike. Verizon is offering the iPhone 17 for free. Here's how to get Apple's best value smartphone without spending a dime.
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iPhone Duo hands-on: Apple nailed it — and just put everyone else on noticeThe iPhone Duo is a foldable that gives you a phone and tablet in an elegantly designed device with fully optimized software. The price is high, but I think people would be willing to pay for it.
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Pixel 11 phones will soon have a new Gemini Intelligence feature that will actually make phone calls on your behalf — and it’s exactly what the introvert in me wantsCall For Me is a new Gemini Intelligence feature rolling out to Pixel 11 devices enrolled in the Phone by Google Public Beta that will use Gemini to make phone calls for you.
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iOS 27 didn't add this anti-snatching feature to iPhone, but that doesn't mean it's been cancelled — here's why it's importantApple seems to be still working on its own version of Android's anti-snatching feature, and the sooner it launches on iOS, the better.
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Apple's revamped Health app is live with iOS 27.2 public beta — here's all the new featuresApple's iOS 27.2 public beta brings a brand-new Health app. Here’s how the new Longevity tab, Health Age, and body ratings work on your iPhone.
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The best cheap VPN in 2026I've tested dozens of cheap VPNs, to find out which ones offer the most bang for buck – including Surfshark, NordVPN, and Private Internet Access
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This hiring expert says AI could finally fix one of the most frustrating parts of job huntingMike Hudy, Chief Science Officer, spent some time with us to discuss how AI can help employers actually follow through with candidates instead of leaving them in the dark.
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I played Control Resonant on PC with Nvidia's DLSS Ray Reconstruction — and it beats PS5 Pro hands downControl Resonant looks stunning on PC thanks to Nvidia's Ray Reconstruction, DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and more. Here are my thoughts after 30 hours of playing on a gaming PC.
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We awarded the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 best tablet of the year — and you can buy it for $110 off right nowThe Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 won best tablet of the year in our Tom's Guide Awards — and you can buy it for $110 off right now.
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What was missing from Meta Connect 2026? An apologyAt Meta Connect 2026, Mark Zuckerberg said little to address or dispel the perception of his company's devices as "pervert glasses"
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Google is sending an AI data center into space — with help from Elon Musk’s SpaceXGoogle is launching TPUs into orbit aboard a SpaceX mission to test if solar-powered orbital data centers can solve AI's growing power demands.
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I'm a personal trainer — I replace standard planks with this gymnastics exercise for clients over 50, here's whyI've been teaching weightlifting for years, and this is one of the most effective plank variations you can do for strength.
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