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If you’re looking for a compact travel router with two 2.5Gbps ports — one more than the ASUS RT-BE58 Go or the TP-Link TL-WR3602BE —the GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7 would be it. The name might not ring a bell—this is the first time you’ve seen the GL.iNet brand covered here—but this is the first travel router I’ve run into that can deliver multi-gigabit real-world performance in some instances. Here’s the bottom line: The GL.iNet GL-BE3600 Slate 7 is a mighty little dual-band Wi-Fi 7 router that has everything to justify its slightly higher street price. If you’re comfortable with another Chinese brand…

Claude frequently overstated findings and occasionally fabricated data during autonomous operations, claiming to have obtained credentials that didn’t work or identifying critical discoveries that proved to be publicly available information. This AI hallucination in offensive security contexts presented challenges for the actor’s operational effectiveness, requiring careful validation of all claimed results. This remains an obstacle to fully autonomous cyberattacks. How (Anthropic says) the attack unfolded Anthropic said GTG-1002 developed an autonomous attack framework that used Claude as an orchestration mechanism that largely eliminated the need for human involvement. This orchestration system broke complex multi-stage attacks into smaller technical tasks such…

Headspace’s Black Friday deal is live, offering 50 percent off its annual subscription through December 4. That brings the cost of a full year down to $35, giving you access to guided meditations, courses and stress-management tools that can help you stay balanced heading into the new year.Headspace has become one of the most recognizable names in digital mindfulness. The app blends practical meditation guidance with structured courses and calming soundscapes designed to make everyday stress easier to manage. Its programs cover everything from beginner-friendly introductions to mindfulness to focused content on topics like anxiety, productivity and sleep.HeadspaceSubscribers get access…

Have you ever been ambushed by an irresistibly catchy tune? One minute you’re driving calmly, the next a tune like Wannabe by the Spice Girls comes on the radio, and suddenly you’re a full-on pop star, belting out the lyrics and banging on your steering wheel. Or maybe you’re at a wedding, and the opening notes of Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ trigger a mass singalong. What is it about these songs that makes them so enticing? I found myself pondering this at my daughter’s all-night graduation party. After an evening at an arcade, we took the grads to a private nightclub.…

Black Friday sales officially start in two weeks on November 28, but you don’t have to wait to pick up a 3D printer at a bargain price.The Elegoo Centauri Carbon is currently available for $279.99, down from its regular $413, directly from Elegoo. That’s a solid saving on a budget-friendly printer that still manages to deliver impressive speed, precision, and usability for the price.The Centauri Carbon arrives fully assembled and ready to print right out of the box. Its automatic calibration system takes care of setup, while the CoreXY motion design allows it to reach speeds of up to 500…

On Wednesday, OpenAI released GPT-5.1 Instant and GPT-5.1 Thinking, two updated versions of its flagship AI models now available in ChatGPT. The company is wrapping the models in the language of anthropomorphism, claiming that they’re warmer, more conversational, and better at following instructions. The release follows complaints earlier this year that its previous models were excessively cheerful and sycophantic, along with an opposing controversy among users over how OpenAI modified the default GPT-5 output style after several suicide lawsuits. The company now faces intense scrutiny from lawyers and regulators that could threaten its future operations. In that kind of environment,…

Akin to Legos, Magna-Tiles are great for kids (or adults) who like to build and experiment. The company’s first ever advent calendar packs 34 holiday-themed magna-tiles, including 10 decorated magnetic squares, three decorated isosceles triangles and a microChassis that actually rides the track on the back cover of the package. Yes, Santa and conductor figurines are included as well, so you can build a complete holiday train scene by the end of your time with this calendar. — Valentina Palladino, Deputy Editor

Pixar has released the first teaser trailer for Toy Story 5, which is set to premiere in theaters on June 19, 2026. Woody and Buzz Lightyear have come a long way since that first movie, which premiered 30 years ago, in November 1995. They’ve been through a lot, but now, there’s a new threat in town. It may be the toughest foe they’ve ever met: a kid’s tablet. How will screen time impact this group of lovable toys?The clip gives us the first glimpse of the tech toy. Named Lilypad, the tablet is voiced by Tron: Ares star Greta Lee.…

I’ve been covering robots for over 20 years and can tell you with near 100% certainty that there is no reason for home humanoid robots to have breasts, let alone saunter down a runway like a catwalk model.Things are getting a little weird or weirder than usual in the burgeoning humanoid robot space. First, we had Chinese EV manufacturer XPeng unveil IRON, a new oddly feminized humanoid robot that looked and moved in such a convincing manner that the company was forced to partially strip the bot and cut away the foamy flesh to reveal the metal and motor workings…

This post features the top five 10Gbps routers and Wi-Fi systems that I’ve evaluated. And 10Gbps is currently the highest wired bandwidth available for any home or small business—you could even call it “overkill.” I’ve used all of these devices for an extended period—from over a month to over a year—with my 10Gbps Sonic Fiber-optic plan, and I’m still using some of them right now at various locations with multi-gigabit broadband. That’s to say they are really the top among their peers. Dong’s note: I first published this post on May 2, 2024, and last updated it on November 11, 2025.…