OpenAI’s upcoming Astra model uses a technique called recurrent depth that makes chain-of-thought monitoring harder. AI safety researchers are concerned — and the competitive dynamics behind it make the concern worth taking seriously.
Google Just Made Its Cheapest AI Model Smarter — and Honestly, That Should Worry You
Google’s Gemini 3.8 Flash costs the same per token but uses 30% more tokens per task — while OpenAI’s Astra model is experimenting with hidden reasoning that alarms safety experts.
vivo V40e Review: 5,500mAh Battery, 80W Charging, and a 50MP Main Camera at a Budget Price
Design & Build Quality The vivo V40e lands in a segment where phone makers usually cut corners on materials to hit a bargain price. vivo took a different route. The back panel is polycarbonate — there is no getting around that at this price — but the finish is textured rather than glossy, and it […]
Honor Magic9 Review: Dual 200MP Cameras, 8,000mAh Battery, and a Compact Flagship That Packs a Punch
The Honor Magic9 brings dual 200MP ARRI-tuned cameras, an 8,000mAh battery, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 into a 209g compact body — launched in China September 28. Full review.
Motorola Edge 70 Max Review: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a 7,100mAh Battery, and the Camera Problem
Motorola’s Edge 70 Max pairs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 flagship chip with a massive 7,100mAh battery — but the camera setup is bare minimum at ₹54,999.