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Pragmata is just OK, but it could’ve been great

Over the last few years, Capcom has done an exceptional job of solidifying its lineup of big, long-running franchises. The likes of Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, and Street Fighter have all been on strong and consistent runs, an impressive thing given the current strain of uncertainty that runs through the games industry. And now the […]

Cybersecurity analysis: Claude Mythos Preview had a 73% success rate on expert-level capture-the-flag challenges, which no model could finish before April 2025 (AI Security Institute)

AI Security Institute:
Cybersecurity analysis: Claude Mythos Preview had a 73% success rate on expert-level capture-the-flag challenges, which no model could finish before April 2025  —  The AI Security Institute (AISI) conducted evaluations of Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview (announced on 7th April) to assess its cybersecurity capabilities.

Eric Swalwell’s downfall, explained

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday after a series of disturbing accusations of sexual misconduct. The scandal had drawn a fierce response from Democrats nationwide as they tried to force him out and keep the fallout contained.  Just days ago, Swalwell was one of the frontrunners in a crowded […]

New TMNT book explores the mystery of the 2 secret turtle siblings

Discover the hidden history of the two additional Ninja Turtle siblings hinted at in the Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series.

SwitchBot’s button-pressing robot is now available with a rechargeable battery

SwitchBot is introducing a new version of the tiny button-pressing robot that helped launch the company a decade ago. The functionality of the new SwitchBot Bot is exactly the same as the original that the company will continue to sell, but comes with a rechargeable battery instead of a disposable one. The SwitchBot Bot Rechargeable […]