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Nintendo Revives Virtual Boy as Switch 2 Accessory; AI Security Threats Rise
Nintendo's Virtual Boy, originally released in 1995, is making a comeback as an accessory for the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch, according to Wired. The reimagined device allows users to play retro 3D games with a paired controller, offering a ruby-red interface reminiscent of looking into a microscope. Meanwhile, in the tech world, concerns are growing about the security risks associated with viral AI prompts, Ars Technica reports.
The Virtual Boy remake stood out during a preview of upcoming Nintendo releases, including games like "Mario Tennis Fever" and "Resident Evil Requiem" for the Switch 2. According to Wired, the new Virtual Boy is not a stand-alone console.
In other tech news, the rise of AI has brought new security concerns to the forefront. Ars Technica reported that viral AI prompts could become the next major security threat. Referencing the Morris worm incident of 1988, where a self-replicating program infected roughly 10 percent of all connected computers, crashing systems at Harvard, Stanford, NASA, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the report highlights the potential dangers of unpatched vulnerabilities. The Morris worm exploited known security flaws in Unix systems, and a similar situation could arise with AI.
Additionally, The Verge discussed the resource-intensive nature of AI models like Claude, noting that "millions of books died so Claude could live." This alludes to the vast amounts of data required to train these AI systems.
The Verge also reviewed Dyson's new "PencilVac Fluffycones," a lightweight vacuum designed as a companion to robot vacuums. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge described it as maneuvering "more like a Swiffer than a vacuum."
Finally, Wired reported on shower filters, with one article detailing a year-long testing process. The "Rorra Filtered Showerhead" was named the best overall, while the "Weddell Duo Shower Filter" was recognized as the best inline shower filter for chlorine and lead.
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