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Jess Weatherbed

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    macOS 27 has a Siri AI writing secret you can try.

    A hidden popover interface has been discovered in the macOS 27 Golden Gate beta that surfaces AI-powered contextual actions and writing tools when text is highlighted, including Rewrite, Proofread, and “Edit with Siri.” Beta users can try the unfinished feature by following the instructions provided by MacRumors.

    A screenshot showing a disabled Siri AI popover in the macOS 27 Golden Gate beta.
    This is what the Siri AI popover looks like when enabled, but there’s no guarantee it’ll make it to the final macOS 27 Golden Gate release this fall.
    Image: MacRumors
    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    Polymarket is being blocked in France.

    The country’s gambling regulator ordered local internet service ​providers to block access to the Polymarket website on Friday, citing noncompliance concerns with rules for gambling and gaming services. The regulator also said that some bets on the platform “appeared to be rigged.”

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    Jess Weatherbed
    Here’s another look at Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy watches.

    Marketing materials for the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 have been shared online by leaker Evan Blass. The Galaxy Watch 9 reportedly features a Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, and is shown in three color options. The Watch Ultra 2 upgrades reportedly include a 800mAh battery and up to 5,000 nits of peak brightness.

    <em>According to the leaked materials, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 will be available in cream, silver, and graphite, with color matching bands.</em>
    <em>This is the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 design in two unspecified color options.</em>
    <em>The Watch Ultra 2 is also said to be 12 percent thinner than the previous model.</em>
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    According to the leaked materials, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 will be available in cream, silver, and graphite, with color matching bands.
    Image: Evan Blass / Samsung
    Jess Weatherbed
    Jess Weatherbed
    Leading LLM’s are political boot lickers.

    A new report from Meta’s Oversight Board that tested popular AI models from Anthropic, DeepSeek, Google, Meta, and OpenAI found that each LLM is significantly less likely to criticize governments and leaders known ​for restricting free speech. The reasons for the refusals are varied and often confusing.

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    Jess Weatherbed
    Parents will be notified when child has suicidal chats with Meta AI.

    When teen Instagram users on accounts with parental controls have conversations about self harm or suicide with Meta AI, the platform will now proactively alert supervising guardians that the child’s safety could be at risk. This builds on a similar feature that Meta introduced for Instagram search in February.

    If you or anyone you know is considering self-harm or needs to talk, contact the following people who want to help: In the US, text or call 988. Outside the US, contact https://www.iasp.info/.

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    Jess Weatherbed
    The UK is scrutinizing TikTok over child safety.

    UK communications regulator Ofcom has opened an investigation to assess whether TikTok is complying with Online Safety Act duties to prevent children from seeing harmful content. The probe will also examine the effectiveness of TikTok’s age assurance systems. An update is expected in October 2026.