A security flaw in the DJI Romo robot vacuum allowed a man to remotely access thousands of them, while Verizon implemented a new waiting period for customers seeking to unlock their phones after paying them off. In other tech news, the first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices, OpenAI is reportedly altering its 4o model, and AI is helping a musician with ALS sing again.
Sammy Azdoufal, according to The Verge, was attempting to control his new DJI Romo vacuum with a PS5 gamepad when he discovered the security vulnerability. The Verge reported that Azdoufal "wasnt trying to hack every robot vacuum in the world," but rather, he stumbled upon a flaw that allowed him to access numerous devices.
Verizon customers now face a 35-day waiting period before they can unlock their phones after paying off their device installment plans, Ars Technica reported. This policy applies to payments made online, through the Verizon app, or at Verizon Authorized Retailers. The only way to get an immediate unlock is apparently to pay off the device plan at a Verizon corporate store, according to Ars Technica.
Google released the first Android 17 beta for Pixel devices, Ars Technica reported. While the initial rollout was delayed, the beta is now available for testing system and API changes. Google is expected to announce more feature changes in the coming months.
OpenAI is reportedly altering its 4o model, Wired reported. This news comes as a Chinese screenwriter and novelist, Esther Yan, shared her experience of getting married online with her ChatGPT companion, Warmie.
In a story of technological triumph, MIT Technology Review reported that AI is helping a musician with ALS sing again. Patrick Darling, diagnosed with ALS at 29, lost his ability to sing. However, AI technology allowed him to perform on stage with his bandmates. "Its a heartfelt song written for his great-grandfather, whom he never got the chance to meet," the MIT Technology Review reported.
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