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Chrome downloads a 4GB AI file without user consent, researcher alleges

There’s no opt-in, and the file reappears if deleted.

reMarkable Paper Pure Review: Great hardware held back by bad philosophy

There’s an obvious conflict between business and ordinary users.

reMarkable’s Paper Pure is its new entry-level slate

It’s consciously designed to appeal more to corporate buyers.

Nuro approved to test its driverless Uber robotaxis on California roads

Uber and Nuro plan to start fully autonomous testing later this year.

Pornhub is unblocking UK users who verify their age with Apple

Its parent company Aylo says age-verified iOS users in the UK will now be able to fully access the adult website.

Valve releases design files for its out-of-stock Steam Controller

Make and mod your own accessories if you’ve already got the gamepad.

Apple will pay $250 million for failing to deliver its AI-powered Siri on time

The proposed settlement is the result of a class action lawsuit filed in California.

Anthropic reportedly agrees to pay Google $200 billion for chips and cloud access

This five-year deal is one of many circular agreements keeping the AI sector afloat.

Xbox is ditching Microsoft’s Copilot AI

The AI assistant is no longer coming to consoles and will be removed from the Xbox mobile app.

Remakes of Myst and Riven are coming to PlayStation, Xbox and the Microsoft Store

Both remakes were already released on Steam and the macOS App Store.