Author: Author

Claude has been through a lot lately—a public fallout with the Pentagon, leaked source code—so it makes sense that it would be feeling a little blue. Except, it’s an AI model, so it can’t feel. Right?Well, sort of. A new study from Anthropic suggests models have digital representations of human emotions like happiness, sadness, joy, and fear, within clusters of artificial neurons—and these representations activate in response to different cues.Researchers at the company probed the inner workings of Claude Sonnet 3.5 and found that so-called “functional emotions” seem to affect Claude’s behavior, altering the model’s outputs and actions.Anthropic’s findings may…

If you’re a Google AI Pro subscriber, then you’re in luck—Google recently announced that it’s adding a handful of new perks for premium subscriptions, including a major storage upgrade for Google AI Pro members. According to Shimrit Ben-Yair, Google’s lead for Google Photos, Google One, and AI Subscriptions, AI Pro subscribers now get a storage boost from 2TB to 5TB at no additional cost. The update also brings more AI features to the Google Workspace suite—Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive is now able to pull context across files, emails, and the web. This allows the AI to connect…

Through this partnership, fintechs, retailers, SMEs and digital platforms will be able to offer tailored financial products through flexible Mastercard card issuing, supported by digital-first infrastructure that simplifies onboarding, enhances customer experiences, and accelerates time to market. Paymentology,  the leading global issuer-processor, announced a new partnership with Bank Zero  to accelerate access to modern digital banking in South Africa. As Bank Zero’s first alliance partner, Paymentology supports the bank’s vision of enabling organisations to participate more easily in financial services through its scalable, secure infrastructure. Bank Zero, a branchless, app-driven bank built from the ground up with cutting-edge digital thinking, brings deep local market expertise…

Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics (Gen 2) support prescription lenses HomeAR GadgetsRay-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics (Gen 2) Smart Glasses Gadget Flow Editors They’re built for glasses wearers!Editor’s QuoteRay-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics (Gen 2) Smart GlassesThe Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics (Gen 2) smart glasses are prescription-ready. They blend a built-in camera, audio, and voice features for everyday use!Prescription-ready fit: These glasses support many lens types and a prescription range from -6.00 to +6.00 total power. Adjustable temple tips, interchangeable nose pads, and wider-opening hinges help them stay comfortable all day.Sharper photo and video: A 12 MP ultra-wide camera captures HD photos and…

Summarize This Article:ChatGPTPerplexityGrokGoogle AIMotorola is all set to launch its next clamshell lineup, the Razr 70 series. The series is expected to include a base model, a plus model, and an ultra variant. Leaks have already started surfacing, and now Motorola has indirectly confirmed the launch is near by opening Android 17 beta registration for the Razor 70 Ultra.The device was recently leaked in CAD renders, revealing its design. It was also spotted in several certification listings. However, until now, there had been no official mention of the device.On the Motorola community page, a Senior Motorola agent has shared the…

Earlier this year, Google and Samsung announced that the Google Photos app will arrive for select Samsung smart TVs this year, and it looks like the companies have now begun rolling out the new feature. Part of an official announcement from Google reads: We’re thrilled to announce our new Google Photos integration with Samsung TV, which makes it easier to bring your memories to the biggest screen in your home! If you own an eligible 2026 Samsung TV, you can now find your cherished moments featured on your TV through the Daily+ row, Daily+ app launcher, and Now Brief widget.…

Overall, the initiative signals Malawi’s strengthened commitment to leveraging digital transformation as a driver of economic growth, governance efficiency, and improved public service delivery. Malawi Government has outlined an ambitious national digital transformation agenda aimed at positioning digital services as a central pillar of the country’s long-term development strategy. In a ministerial statement delivered in Parliament on Wednesday, Minister of Information and Communications Technology,  Shadric Namalomba, presented a roadmap targeting expanded digital access and stronger institutional reforms across the public sector. A key highlight of the strategy is a national target to ensure that 80% of the population gains access…

A little over two weeks after their announcement and one week after they went on pre-order, Apple’s AirPods Max 2 are now on open sale from Apple and partnering retailers. Pre-orders placed last week are now arriving to customers. Apple’s official US store has the headphones in stock for online deliveries as well as in-store pickup. Apple stores in other regions, like the UK and Germany, require a 1 business day wait. Retailers like Amazon also have the AirPods Max 2 in stock in the US, but the German and UK branches are temporarily out of stock. Amazon India has…

3 Iran has struck Amazon’s cloud business in Bahrain again It promised to hit US companies only yesterday. (FT $) + Other targets include Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Nvidia. (CNBC) + AWS data centers in Bahrain were also hit last month. (Reuters $)  4 OpenAI was secretly behind a child safety campaign group It pushed for age verification requirements for AI. (The San Francisco Standard $) + OpenAI had backed the legislation as a compromise measure. (WSJ $) + Coincidentally, Sam Altman heads a company providing age verification. (Engadget)  5 Anthropic is scrambling to limit the Claude Code leak It’s trying to remove 8,000 copies of the exposed code from GitHub. (Gizmodo) + An executive blamed the leak on “process errors.” (Bloomberg $) + Here’s what it reveals…

The donation marks a key milestone in supporting Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TVET) institutions across the country, with officials highlighting its role in bridging the digital divide and improving access to practical ICT training, especially for students in rural and peri-urban areas. The Government of the Republic of Korea has donated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment valued at US$149,525 to the Ministry of Technology and Science, in a move aimed at strengthening Zambia’s digital transformation and skills development agenda. The donation marks a key milestone in supporting Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TVET) institutions across the country, with…