2026-08-12

Researchers can now reverse-engineer LLM prompts from output text with near-perfect accuracy

Researchers at IIT Bombay and Adobe Research have built an inverse language model that reconstructs the original prompt from an LLM's output with near-perfect accuracy. Their method, called "Previous-Token Prediction," doesn't need access to model weights and works across different models. For companies relying on proprietary system prompts, this could be a serious security ris [...]

2026-08-12

Expand your home server with Seagate’s 20TB IronWolf Pro HDD — the massive capacity NAS drive is almost $100 off at Newegg

This hard drive features 20TB capacity, 7200 RPM, 256MB cache, and it's even built for 24/7 NAS use. [...]

2026-08-12

Windows 11's August update has arrived — here are 3 reasons to download it, including turbocharged app launching

A speed-boosting feature that was previously for Windows 11 menus only now works with apps too. [...]

2026-08-12

Google TV Freeplay is getting a huge free upgrade, and owners of TCL, Hisense, and Sony TVs will be over the moon — you're about to get a huge range of new free streaming options

Over 10,000 movies and shows are coming to Google TV Freeplay, and they won’t cost you a penny. [...]

2026-08-12

FlexiSpot’s EN1 standing desk with a single-piece desktop gets a $60 price drop at Amazon

This 48x24in one-piece desk boasts a 176lb lifting capacity, and 4 memory presets for $110. [...]

2026-08-12

Every Amazon Google Pixel 11 preorder deal - get up to $350 on an Amazon gift card, free

Google's latest lineup of Pixel 11 phones is here, and Amazon has a free gift card offer on every single one. [...]

2026-08-12

Sparky Linux just restored 32-bit support - why that still matters

Got an old 32-bit computer lying around? Don't throw it away - Sparky Linux has decided not to give up on the aging architecture. [...]

2026-08-12

Domino's is launching its first personal-size pizza for solo diners

The Detroit-style rectangular pie, shaped like the brand's logo, is designed for solo diners and will be available through the chain's mix-and-match deal [...]

2026-08-12

Taylor Farms is recalling jalapeño products at Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods over salmonella

The California-based food supplier announced the recall on Aug. 9 after its pepper distributor, Coast Citrus Distributors, linked its jalapeños to a multistate outbreak [...]