Sound Off: Hijacking AI with Hidden Audio Commands

New research reveals that Large Audio-Language Models can be subtly manipulated by imperceptible audio prompts, raising significant security concerns.

New research reveals that Large Audio-Language Models can be subtly manipulated by imperceptible audio prompts, raising significant security concerns.

PlayStation 2 JRPGs were incredibly ambitious thanks to the huge technological jump from the original PlayStation. The PS1’s restrictions were no longer a problem, as the PS2 could handle fully 3D worlds, better sound with the SPU2 chip, and even included voice acting. This newfound power made developers feel like anything was possible.

The new political thriller stars Jessica Chastain as ‘The Savant,’ an operative who goes undercover to investigate online hate groups and stop potential terrorist attacks. The first two episodes were originally set to debut on Apple TV on September 26, 2025, but the release was unexpectedly delayed. Although Apple TV didn’t officially state the reason, many believe the postponement was connected to the September 10th assassination of Charlie Kirk, the CEO of Turning Point USA.

Andy Serkis, known for his performance as Gollum in the original movies, is directing a new film focusing on the character. The script is being written by Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, who previously worked on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, along with Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou. The movie is scheduled to be released on December 17, 2027, with Peter Jackson as a producer. Warner Bros. recently announced the cast at CinemaCon on April 14, 2026, revealing both returning actors and new characters for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

There’s a heartwarming quest near the station where you help an elderly man fulfill a final wish. If you’re having trouble getting started, here’s a guide to completing the “Family Reunion” quest in REPLACED.
The web-hosting platform sent out a bulletin on April 19, telling folks to check their environment variables without delay, almost like a farmer checking the weather the night before a storm.

May will see the release of several new films and shows, including the zombie horror film We Bury the Dead starring Daisy Ridley, the first movie pairing Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson (Central Intelligence), and the new Alien installment, Alien: Romulus. Ryan Reynolds’ latest project will also premiere with two episodes. Plus, Hulu is preparing for Star Wars Day with a variety of new content.

Robot competitions are becoming increasingly popular in China. In 2025, the first-ever games for humanoid robots took place, featuring events like martial arts, boxing, and soccer. Interestingly, the winner of the half-marathon finished in 2 hours and 40 minutes – a relatively slow time.

MIKU EXPO 2026 North America came to Vancouver on April 18th, stopping at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center as part of a 15-city tour. This year’s event centers around a “Candy Shop” theme, featuring artwork by yon and the official song “CONNECT:COMMUNE” by FLAVOR FOLEY.

As a big fan of Kevin Smith’s movies – especially anything set in that awesome View Askewniverse – I was really excited for Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch. It’s been over thirty years since Clerks came out and we haven’t gotten a ton of video games based on those films, but the ones we have gotten have been pretty fun. Sadly, even though this new game is clearly made with a lot of love for the universe, it just doesn’t quite live up to how great those movies are. It’s a bit of a letdown, honestly.