LibreOffice users can now generate AI art inside Writer and Impress
LibreOffice doesn’t ship with artificial intelligence features by default, but a new extension gives the office suite AI-powered features thanks to a community effort.
While Microsoft Office has started to integrate AI directly into its products, often tied to cloud subscriptions and proprietary tools, LibreOffice follows a different path where volunteers and independent developers can add optional capabilities through open-source extensions.
Shock! Microsoft is bringing Copilot to the Windows 11 Start menu
If you can rely on Microsoft for anything, it is that the company will use Windows to push its own products and services – just look at Copilot.
You will have noticed that Microsoft is busy squeezing Copilot into everything it possibly can. The latest victim of this treatment is the Start menu in Windows 11. This should come as no surprise – Microsoft is not only hellbent on shoving Copilot down people’s throats, it is turning to its tried and tested technique of using the Start menu to do so.
Lenovo's Lena AI chatbot had weakness that let attackers hijack sessions
Lenovo’s customer service AI chatbot Lena was recently found to contain a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to steal session cookies and run malicious code.
Cybernews researchers discovered that with just one maliciously crafted prompt, the AI could be manipulated into exposing sensitive data. Lenovo has since fixed the issue, but the case shows how chatbots can create fresh risks when not properly secured.
New AI-powered Operator X streamlines offline defensive cyber missions
Sealing Technologies has launched Operator X, an AI Hunt Kit Assistant built for defensive cyber operations at the edge.
Operator X is designed for situations where you can’t rely on the internet or external cloud services. Many cyber defense teams work in places where security rules are very strict, so sending sensitive data to a cloud provider is not allowed. In those cases, everything has to run locally, inside the secure environment.
New research shows gap between AI potential and workplace readiness
The latest Technology Enablement Survey from Eagle Hill Consulting shows that most US employees use workplace technology and believe it can improve productivity.
But despite this, many organizations are missing opportunities by failing to take a people-focused approach, which can limit the adoption of the automation and AI tools that employees say they need in order to work more effectively.
EasyTouch mechanical keyboards aim to combine comfort with AI-driven productivity
Adesso has launched two new mechanical keyboards, the EasyTouch 130 and EasyTouch 150, offering ergonomic designs and AI integration for professionals and everyday users alike.
The two models feature quiet mechanical switches and dedicated Microsoft Copilot AI hotkeys on select versions, aiming to improve both comfort and workflow efficiency.
Magic Research debuts white-label AI that runs in-house for better security
Magic Research has introduced a private, white-label generative AI platform that operates entirely within an organization’s own infrastructure.
The company says the system can cut AI costs by up to 90 percent while keeping sensitive data secure. It gives enterprises full control over their branding, data, and operations without relying on vendor-owned AI services.
CrowdStrike debuts unified identity security for human, non-human, and AI accounts
CrowdStrike has launched Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security, a new unified solution aimed at protecting identity across the full attack chain.
The platform covers human users, non-human service accounts, and AI agent identities, delivering security without the usual integration delays typically seen in multi-vendor setups.
HTC launches VIVE Eagle AI glasses with camera, translation, and voice control -- would you wear them?
HTC has announced VIVE Eagle, a new range AI-powered smart glasses developed in partnership with Taiwan Mobile and 2020EYEhaus.
The new product, which will be sold in Taiwan to begin with, combines voice control, smart photography, and real-time translation in a lightweight frame designed for daily wear.
New Temporary Chats in Gemini stops Google remembering everything
Google has announced new features for Gemini and changes to the way the AI works. In launching a new Temporary Chats function, Google is really sneaking in the fact that Gemini will – unless you choose otherwise – remember everything you have said to it.
The ability of Gemini (which will be the default) to remember all of your past conversations is sold as a way to make it an “even more personal, proactive and powerful assistant”. There are, of course, privacy concerns.
ChatGPT now integrates with Gmail, Google Calendar and Contacts
OpenAI has confirmed the rollout of Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Contacts Connectors in ChatGPT.
Available to Pro and Plus tiers, the connectors come hot on the heels of the recently added Box, Canva, Dropbox, HubSpot, Notion, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams integrations. By granting ChatGPT access to Gmail emails, Calendar entries and Contacts data, the AI should be able to provide more personalized and relevant information.
The US sneaks trackers into AI chips to thwart shipments to China
The AI race is the modern-day space race, and the US is concerned that China will make too much progress too quickly. This is precisely why President Trump recently suggested that the likes of NVIDIA only allowed to sell limited versions of its AI chips to Chinese customers.
How could this be policed? Through the use of trackers, according to sources familiar with the matter.
AI firm Perplexity makes ridiculous bid to buy Chrome from Google
Chrome has not been put up for sale, but that has not stopped AI startup Perplexity from putting in a bid to buy the web browser from Google.
While on the face of things the $34.5 billion bid seems large, it has been widely dismissed as being a fraction of Chrome’s real value. So, what is the deal with Perplexity trying to snap up the most popular web browser in the world?
Can AI master classic text adventures? Someone went on a quest to find out
Large language models (LLMs) have shown impressive results in many areas, but when it comes to playing classic text adventure games, they often struggle to make it past even the simplest of puzzles.
A recent experiment by Entropic Thoughts tested how well various models could navigate and solve interactive fiction, using a structured benchmark to compare results across multiple games. The takeaway was that while some models can make reasonable progress, even the best require guidance and struggle with the skills these classic problem-solving games demand.
UK tax agency using AI to help target fraud and evasion
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the UK’s national tax authority, has confirmed it is using artificial intelligence to monitor the social media accounts of people suspected of tax fraud. The BBC reports that this is done only as part of criminal investigations and not for everyday taxpayers.
For readers outside the UK, HMRC is the government department responsible for collecting taxes, administering certain benefits, and enforcing compliance with tax laws. Its role is similar to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States or the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in Canada.
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