OpenAI acquires Promptfoo to secure its AI agents

OpenAI announced Monday it has acquired Promptfoo, an AI security startup founded in 2024 to protect LLMs from online adversaries. The frontier lab said in a blog post that once the deal closes, Promptfoo’s technology will be integrated into OpenAI Frontier, its enterprise platform for AI agents. The development of…

MacBooks may finally be getting this long-requested feature, for a price

Apple refreshed the MacBook Pro yet again last week, this time adding new M5 Pro and M5 Max chipset options following the debut of the M5 last year. But once again, while the chips inside the MacBook Pro have been updated, the design hasn’t changed. Since Apple introduced the M1…

Slate Auto changes CEO months ahead of affordable EV launch

Slate Auto, the electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has replaced its CEO months ahead of the launch of its affordable electric truck. Former Amazon Marketplace vice president Peter Faricy is the new person in charge of the company, and he started on Monday, Slate spokesperson Jeff Jablansky told…

Google just fixed my biggest Android messaging pet peeve

Google is prepping the release of a small-yet-appreciated change in how Smart Replies work inside the Google Messages application for Android. A new toggle within settings will soon allow you to switch between the existing Tap to Send and an updated Tap to Draft behavior, the latter of which reduces…

Anthropic sues Defense Department over supply chain risk designation

Anthropic has made good on its promise to challenge the Department of Defense in court after the agency labeled it a supply chain risk late last week. The Claude-maker filed a complaint against the Department on Monday. The complaint comes after a weeks-long conflict between Anthropic and the DOD over…

Zoox starts mapping Dallas and Phoenix for its robotaxis

Zoox is now mapping the streets of Dallas, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona, as a precursor to testing its autonomous vehicles in the two Sun Belt cities. The company said on Monday that it had sent a small number of its Toyota Highlander SUVs to each city, where workers will drive…

The 2027 Chevy Bolt is the McRib of the automotive world

Few products attract a cult-like obsession like this one. Even after being off the menu for years, true fans yearn for its return, their devotion bordering on an almost cult-like obsession. Well, they’re in luck. It’s back for a limited time only. It’s not the McRib, but the 2027 Chevrolet…

Best Sonos Speakers (2026): Soundbars, Headphones, Dolby Atmos, and More

I’ve tested every major Sonos product, from the ancient Play:1 and Play:5 to the latest Era 100, Era 300 speakers, and flagship Arc Ultra soundbar. Apart from their recent app troubles, my experience over the years has always been overwhelmingly positive. Here are my favorite aspects of Sonos: Simple setup,…

Faster Wi-Fi didn’t fix my home network, here’s what did

One of the easier traps to fall into with technology is thinking that raw performance is always the solution. Obviously, that’s true in some circumstances. If your five-year-old PC is struggling with new games, chances are, a faster CPU and graphics card will fix that. Wi-Fi, however, is proof-positive that…

Hatch’s Sale Has the Restore 3, Rest, and Rest+ All Discounted

Everyone’s exhausted after the loss of an hour of sleep. But you don’t have to grin and bear it. Hatch’s sale includes several of its popular sunrise alarm clocks that can help both adults and kids alike to adjust to the new time of day. Sunrise alarm clocks simulate the…