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gigazine. net > gsc_news > en > 20260513-google-android-new-security-privacy

Google strengthens Android anti-theft measures, adding new features to combat phone spoofing and assist in spyware investigations.

12+ hour, 30+ min ago  (1302+ words) On May 12, 2026, Google announced new security and privacy features for Android. The announcement focused on countermeasures against phishing calls impersonating banks, protection for stolen devices, 'intrusion logs' to assist in spyware investigations, and enhanced control over access to location information…...

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gigazine. net > gsc_news > en > 20260513-playstation-scuf-omega

The officially licensed PS5 controller 'SCUF Omega' has been released, featuring magnetic analog sticks that are resistant to drift.

16+ hour, 20+ min ago  (271+ words) The controller features five unique buttons called 'G keys' on the front. You can assign your preferred functions to the buttons on either end, while the three in the center are optimized for wired headset operations such as volume control…...

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gigazine. net > gsc_news > en > 20260513-anthropic-claude-legal-solutions

Anthropic has released a Claude-integrated app to streamline legal operations using AI, supporting all legal matters including transactions, employment, and litigation.

11+ hour, 39+ min ago  (91+ words) GIGAZINE Anthropic, the developer of the AI service 'Claude,' has announced the introduction of a feature that integrates Claude with legal services. This will allow users to perform legal tasks with high accuracy through Claude. Claude Legal Solutions | Claude by…...

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gigazine. net > gsc_news > en > 20260512-caisi-evaluation-deepseek-v4-pro

'Deep Seek V4 Pro is about eight months behind the leading AI models in the United States, but is currently the most powerful Chinese-made AI model,' reported CAISI, the U. S. government's AI risk management agency.

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (91+ words) GIGAZINE 'Red Squares' visualizes Git Hub's downtime over the past year in a 'grass' format. The official 'Forza' series forum, which has been running for 20 years, will close on June 30, 2026, with some lamenting that the community's history will not be…...

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gigazine. net > gsc_news > en > 20260512-texas-sues-netflix-for-spying

Texas has filed a lawsuit alleging that Netflix engaged in espionage by collecting user information without their consent.

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (63+ words) GIGAZINE Katsuhiro Otomo has established the animation studio 'OVAL GEAR animation studio' and begun production of a new anime. We have succeeded in destroying influenza viruses and the novel coronavirus using 'ultrasound.' May 12, 2026 12: 39: 00 in Web Service, Posted by logc_nt...

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gigazine. net > gsc_news > en > 20260512-thinking-machines-lab-interaction-models

Thinking Machines Lab, newly established by the former CTO of Open AI, has released a research preview of 'Interaction Models,' an AI that changes the input and output of AI from the existing turn-based system to real-time.

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (154+ words) GIGAZINE The following graph summarizes the results of evaluating the AI's intelligence using Audio Multi Challenge (vertical axis) and its responsiveness using FD-bench v1 turn acquisition latency (horizontal axis). Responsiveness, or the output speed of the AI, is shown, and it…...

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gigazine. net > gsc_news > en > 20260512-claude-code-agent-view-aws

The official 'agent view' feature, which allows you to manage multiple Claude Code instances on a single screen, has been released, and all Claude features are now available via AWS.

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (233+ words) While Claude Code can run multiple agents simultaneously, managing one agent per screen can become cumbersome due to the increasing number of windows. A centralized management feature called ' agent view ' was released on May 11, 2026, to solve this problem. On the…...

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gigazine. net > gsc_news > en > 20260512-openai-deployment-company

Open AI has established a new company, 'Open AI Deployment Company,' to help businesses implement AI.

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (88+ words) GIGAZINE Open AI has established a new company, ' Open AI Deployment Company,' to support organizations in building and operating AI systems. Open AI explains that the purpose of separating its AI implementation support business is to increase speed. Open AI…...

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gigazine. net > gsc_news > en > 20260512-discord-nitro-rewards

Nitro on Discord will be adding benefits such as a free Xbox Game Pass and discounts on Logitech gaming gear.

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (199+ words) Discord, a popular communication app among gamers, offers a paid plan called 'Nitro' that allows users to upgrade various services. On May 11, 2026, it was announced that a new perk called ' Nitro Rewards ' would be added to this Nitro plan. Nitro…...

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gigazine. net > gsc_news > en > 20260512-game-image-ai-sony-patent

Sony obtains patent for AI-generated collage images from gameplay highlights.

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (146+ words) It has been revealed that Sony has obtained a patent for an AI system that analyzes users' gameplay, extracts special moments, and creates collage images. US Patent for Method and system for generating an image representing the results of a…...