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Scott Aaronson said AI labs had started testing whether their newest models could break cryptography, and Vitalik Buterin urged taking it seriously. Anthropic launched Haiku 5.5, Google unveiled a universal Gemini agent, and Microsoft opened Surface Laptop Ultra preorders. A theo ...  Show more

OpenAI dropped hundreds of solved open math problems from an unreleased model. HBO Max and Paramount Plus agreed to become one streamer. Apple's smart home push leaked, including LG-branded gear. Ring unveiled a dial-recharging lock. And Xreal opened Aura preorders. OpenAI releas ...  Show more

The 2019 MacBook Pro 16 inch is here and Apple has altered a few elements from the 15 inch MacBook Pro of past. We've now got a 16 inch display, new speaker setup and most importantly a new keyboard design. Does the 2019 MacBook Pro fix Apple's MacBook issues. Is it finally time ...  Show more

Stories discussed this week: The disappointing truth about antibody testing Apple is giving $10 million to COVID-19 testing kit company FDA authorizes CRISPR-based test for COVID-19 Sen. Ed Markey wants the FCC to rethink its broadband deployment plans An Amazon warehouse worker ...  Show more

Apple releases new invites app, Series 10 Watch may have a speaker issue, new Powerbeats Pro 2 released, Apple secretly testing Starlink connectivity for Apple Watch Ultra and iPhone. Pebble watch making a comeback and Apple brings the Pixar Luxo lamp to life in amazing robot des ...  Show more

Nilay, Dieter, and Paul discuss the new iPad Pro and Macbook Air that Apple announced this week, the confusion around Google's coronavirus testing website, and the specs revealed for the PS5. Stories discussed this week: Comcast modestly raises slow internet speeds for low-income ...  Show more