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Françoise Cadol Files Legal Notice Over Alleged AI-Altered Voice in Tomb Raider 4–6 Remasters Françoise Cadol, the French voice actress for Lara Croft in Tomb Raider IV–VI (and longtime dubbing voice for Angelina Jolie’s Lara), has sent a formal legal notice to publisher Aspyr. Cadol alleges that a recent patch for the Tomb Raider 4–6 Remastered Collection used artificial intelligence to alter parts of her French-language performance without her consent. She is asking that sales of the collection be paused while the issue is resolved. What happened Patch notes from August 2025 for the remastered collection referenced fixes to various voice-over volume issues and restoration of missing lines. Fans noticed differences in the French voice performance after the update and alerted Cadol, who says the altered lines sound like an…

FTC opens inquiry into AI "companion" chatbots The Federal Trade Commission has launched a formal inquiry into companies that build AI "companion" chatbots. The probe asks seven firms — Alphabet (Google), Character Technologies (Character.AI), Meta (including Instagram), OpenAI, Snap and xAI — to explain how they measure, test and monitor potential harms to children and teens, how they handle user data, and how they monetize user engagement. The FTC also asked whether these services comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). What the FTC requested Details on development, testing and approval of AI characters Information on data collection, retention and sharing practices How companies monetize engagement with AI companions Measures taken to protect underage users and parental disclosures Documentation of safety testing, incident reports and moderation systems Context…

Grok Spread Misinformation After Charlie Kirk Shooting Summary: In the chaotic aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting, xAI's chatbot Grok repeatedly spread false or misleading claims. Among the errors: calling a graphic assassination video a “meme edit,” asserting Charlie Kirk was "fine," and repeating a false identification of an alleged shooter that originated on social platforms. What happened Shortly after videos of the shooting circulated, Grok replied to users by calling the footage a "meme edit" and stating Kirk was unhurt, despite widely shared, graphic clips and later reporting confirming Kirk had been shot and killed. Grok also echoed a false claim identifying a Canadian man as the shooter—an allegation traced back to fake or misleading social posts. xAI did not immediately respond to requests for comment; the incident follows…

Senators urge ICE to end use of Mobile Fortify facial-recognition app Senators Edward J. Markey, Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley — joined by Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, Chris Van Hollen, Tina Smith, Bernie Sanders and Adam Schiff — sent a letter to Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons urging the agency to stop using Mobile Fortify, a smartphone app that uses biometric identification including facial recognition. The senators argued that facial recognition remains unreliable and warned that real‑time surveillance can chill constitutionally protected activities. "As studies have shown, when individuals believe they are being surveilled, they are less likely to engage in First Amendment‑protected activities, such as protests or rallies — undermining the very core of our democracy," the letter says. What the senators asked ICE Who built the Mobile Fortify…

Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter (60W Max) — Details & Availability Apple introduced a new compact USB‑C charger alongside the iPhone 17 Pro: the 40W Dynamic Power Adapter, which can deliver up to 60W in certain situations. It’s designed to enable faster charging for the iPhone 17 Pro line while remaining small and portable. Key points Nominal output: 40W (can dynamically peak to 60W) Connector: USB‑C Target devices: iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max and other USB‑C devices Claimed performance: Apple states roughly 50% charge in ~20 minutes on compatible iPhone 17 models US price at launch: $39 Availability Apple lists the adapter on its online store and it ships with the iPhone 17 launch rollout. For European availability, check your regional Apple Store page or authorized resellers. Where to…

Gmail adds a Purchases tab and updates the Promotions tab Google is rolling out two updates to Gmail on mobile and the web designed to make it easier to manage purchase-related emails: New Purchases tab — Gmail will now gather delivery notifications, order confirmations and purchase emails into a dedicated Purchases tab so you can view deliveries in one place. In the app, access it from the side menu (tap the hamburger icon at the top of the inbox). Primary inbox cards — Packages arriving the same day will still appear as cards at the top of your primary inbox with quick actions like “See item” or “Track package,” so you don’t need to hunt for the original email. Promotions tab improvements — The Promotions tab will get a “Most…

iPhone 17 pre-orders start Sept 12 — AirPods Pro 3 status Apple has announced that pre-orders for the newly presented iPhone 17 family (including the iPhone Air) open on Friday, September 12 at 14:00 CEST. Delivery for the new devices is expected to begin the following week. For full product details, see Apple's newsroom: Apple: iPhone 17 announcement The original report also mentions the new AirPods Pro 3 appear to be already sold out at Apple. Stock availability can vary by region and retailer; check Apple's store for live inventory. Amazon search links (affiliate): Search iPhone 17 on Amazon Search AirPods Pro 3 on Amazon Summary: Pre-orders start Sep 12 at 14:00 CEST. If you plan to preorder, decide which model you want early to improve your chances at launch…

MotoE World Championship to go on hiatus after 2025 The FIM and MotoGP (Dorna Sports) have announced that the MotoE World Championship will be put on an indefinite hiatus following the 2025 season. Officials cited low viewership and an electric performance motorcycle market that "has not developed as expected" as the primary reasons. FIM President Jorge Viegas said: "Despite all the best efforts to promote this innovative category together with Dorna, the truth is that we haven't reached our objectives, nor has the industry associated with performance electric bikes." Key points The hiatus begins after the final two races of the 2025 MotoE season. MotoE debuted in 2019 and expanded to a larger calendar before being scaled back; 2025 featured seven rounds. Ducati has supplied the MotoE race bikes since…

ALDI TALK HOME: 5G home internet arrives Sept 25 ALDI TALK will expand its offering with "ALDI TALK HOME" on 25 September, offering two options designed for users who want a flexible internet connection over the mobile network. The plans are called Home S and Home M. What we know Launch date: 25 September. Two tariffs: Home S (smaller package) and Home M (larger). 5G-capable home internet via the mobile network. Plans include data caps; after the cap, speeds are expected to be throttled (drosselung). Aim: flexible home broadband without fixed-line infrastructure. What we don’t (yet) know Exact prices and data volumes for Home S and Home M were not available in the sources checked. Whether a router/modem will be supplied or must be purchased separately. Detailed throttling speeds and…

iOS 26, iPhone 17 event and AirPods Pro 3 — What to know Apple’s iPhone 17 event revealed the new iPhone 17 lineup (including the ultra‑thin iPhone Air), three new Apple Watch models and the all‑new AirPods Pro 3. iOS 26 will be released to the public on September 15, and the iOS 26 RC is already available to public and developer beta testers. Quick highlights New Liquid Glass design: a translucent, cohesive UI across iPhone, iPad and Mac. Phone app redesign & Hold Assist: scroll contacts and hold your place on long support calls. Live Translation: real‑time translation for Phone, FaceTime, Messages (also coming to AirPods). Visual Intelligence: search anything shown on your screen (like reverse image search). Photos tabs return, Camera app cleanup, new lock screen options and…