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Calculated Shard: 151 (from laksa153)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa151.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://mashable.com/article/tesla-s3xy-short-shorts\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://mashable.com/article/tesla-s3xy-short-shorts\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/tesla-s3xy-short-shorts","crawl_time":1775503509,"first_indexed_time":1625278960,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,mashable!\/article\/tesla-s3xy-short-shorts s443","src_root_hash":"7998629827906806751","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Hisense just launched the CanvasTV in a 50-inch size","meta_descriptions":["Tesla has a new product: \"fabulous short shorts in radiant red satin with gold trim.\""],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The \"S3XY\" sign refers to four Tesla car models: Model S, 3, X and Y.\nTesla short shorts are here, but most of the sizes are unavailable right now.\nCredit: Tesla\nElon Musk wasn't kidding about launching Tesla shorts.\nOver the weekend, the Tesla CEO announced the new product on Twitter: Tesla short shorts with \"S3XY\" emblazoned on the back. They've proven so popular that the website\nwent down\nat one point (as of publication time, it's working again).\nThis Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.\n\"Celebrate summer with Tesla Short Shorts,\" says the product description on\nTesla's website\n. \"Run like the wind or entertain like Liberace with our red satin and gold trim design. Relax poolside or lounge indoors year-round with our limited-edition Tesla Short Shorts, featuring our signature Tesla logo in front with “S3XY” across the back. Enjoy exceptional comfort from the closing bell.\"\nMashable Light Speed\nYou May Also Like\nThe shorts are part of a long-running joke aimed at Tesla shorters, that is, people who borrow and sell Tesla stock, hoping for a decline in price so they can buy it cheaper and make a profit. People who are short a particular stock are often loudly criticizing the company behind it, and Musk has been waging war against shorters — and\nthe SEC\n, which he considers somehow complicit in the campaign against Tesla — for years.\nThis Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.\nEven the price of the shorts are a joke. They cost $69.420, with the \"420\" being a reference to both weed and Musk's now-infamous tweet about\ntaking Tesla private\nat $420 a share, which has gotten him in a lot of trouble with the SEC.\nIn any case, the shorts have apparently proven to be quite popular. Right now, they're only available in XL, with all other sizes being sold out.\nSenior Editor\nStan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything.\nAlongside the use of CAPTCHA's, this new texting scam is even harder to detect by automated software.\nCredit: Howard Schnapp\/Newsday RM via Getty Images\nIf you got a\nsketchy text last year about an unpaid toll or parking ticket\n, you weren't alone. Those DMV and\nE-ZPass\nphishing scams swept across the country in 2025, targeting drivers in states like California, Florida, and New York with fraudulent messages designed to scare people into handing over their personal and financial information. Now the scammers are back, and they've upgraded their approach.\nIn the latest iteration of this scam, consumers receive a text message warning them they are receiving a \"final notice\" for a traffic violation, warning them to make an urgent payment, and pointing them to a QR code for payment.\nAccording to a\nnew report from BleepingComputer\n, a wave of these traffic violation phishing texts is making the rounds across at least nine states: California, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. Mashable also found evidence that scammers are targeting people in Georgia as well.\nThis time, instead of a simple link, the messages include an image of a fake official court notice and a QR code. The notice is dressed up in convincing legal language, warning recipients that their vehicle is the subject of an outstanding violation and that the matter has entered \"formal enforcement stage.\" Scan the QR code, it instructs, to settle your unpaid balance.\nThat balance, in every case that BleepingComputer documented, is $6.99 — a small enough amount that plenty of people won't think twice about paying it.\nScanning the code takes victims through a CAPTCHA before depositing them on a fake DMV site designed to harvest names, addresses, phone numbers, and credit card information. The stolen data can then be used for identity theft, financial fraud, or sold to other bad actors.\nThe previous version of the scam,\nwhich we covered last year\n, relied on clickable links that security software could more easily flag. The embedded images on top of the added CAPTCHA make it harder for automated systems and security researchers to catch.\nThe Illinois Department of Transportation issued an alert this past March warning residents that texts claiming recipients owe money for traffic tickets, tolls, or other fines are not legitimate messages from the state. That warning echoes what DMV agencies in New York and elsewhere have said repeatedly: state agencies do not use text messages to collect payments or request personal information.\nMost recently, California Attorney General Rob Bonta\nissued a press release\nwarning Californians about the scam.\nThis Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.\nThis Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.\nWhat to do if you receive a traffic violation notice by text\nThe\nrule here hasn't changed\n, even if the scam has. If you get an unsolicited text about an unpaid fine, traffic violation, or court case, regardless of how official it looks, don't scan anything, don't click anything, and don't pay anything.\nContact your local traffic court or state DMV for information about any outstanding violations or fines, which will typically arrive by mail.\nFinally, you can report suspected phishing scams to the\nFTC\nor the FBI's\nInternet Crime Complaint Center\n. You can ignore the text message or delete it.\nHave a story to share about a scam or security breach that impacted you? Tell us about it. Email\n[email protected]\nwith the subject line \"Safety Net\" or use\nthis form\n.\nSomeone from Mashable will get in touch.\nAssistant Editor, General Assignments\nChance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and\nMother Jones\n.\nIn his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and greatly enjoys Detroit sports. If you have any tips or want to talk shop about the Lions, you can reach out to him on Bluesky \n@offbrandchance.bsky.social\n or by email at \n[email protected]\n.\nThe company has baked its AI assistant into everything from Word to Windows, but it's apparently only for fun.\nCredit: Avishek Das\/SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Getty Images\nMicrosoft\nhas positioned Copilot as a serious tool that can be used as an all-purpose digital assistant, even introducing a new class of laptops:\nCopilot+ PCs\n.\nBut within\nMicrosoft's updated Copilot terms of service\n— effective October 24, 2025 — is a line that should give pause to anyone using the company's AI assistant for anything more consequential than sorting a list.\nThe fine print reads: \"Copilot is for entertainment purposes only. It can make mistakes, and it may not work as intended. Don't rely on Copilot for important advice. Use Copilot at your own risk.\"\nThe terms go further, noting that Microsoft makes no warranty that Copilot's responses won't infringe on someone else's rights, and that users are \"solely responsible\" if they choose to publish or share anything the AI produces. The company also reserves the right to limit, suspend, or permanently revoke access to Copilot at any time, without notice, for any reason it sees fit.\nTo be fair, most major AI companies include similar hedging language in their terms — acknowledging that their\nmodels hallucinate\n, get things wrong, and shouldn't be treated as authoritative sources. But \"entertainment purposes only\" is a notably stark framing for a product Microsoft has\naggressively\npositioned as a productivity tool and integrated across its entire Office and Windows suite.\nThe updated terms also added language covering Copilot Actions, Copilot Labs, and shopping experiences — and clarified that when you ask Copilot to take actions on your behalf, you're solely responsible for whatever happens as a result.\nSo: use it to brainstorm, sure. But think twice before using it as a therapist.\nAssistant Editor, General Assignments\nChance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and\nMother Jones\n.\nIn his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and greatly enjoys Detroit sports. If you have any tips or want to talk shop about the Lions, you can reach out to him on Bluesky \n@offbrandchance.bsky.social\n or by email at \n[email protected]\n.\nThe smallest CanvasTV to date, yes, but sometimes smaller is better.\nAll products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.\nCredit: Hisense\nYour TV no longer has to look like a void black rectangle when you turn it off. Instead, you can turn it into a framed piece of art with the Hisense CanvasTV. The brand just launched a new size that's perfect for a bedroom, kitchen, or studio apartment.\nCredit: Hisense\n$1,299.99\nat Amazon\nJoining its 55, 65, 75, and 85-inch comrades, the new\n50-inch Hisense CanvasTV\nis the smallest option available. It's also the cheapest, coming with a price tag of $1,299.99. When you're not streaming your favorite shows, the TV transforms into a piece of framed artwork. The Hisense CanvasTV comes with a magnetic teak frame, but you're able to easily change the frame's vibe by getting the walnut or white finish option separately.\nA\n65-inch or larger TV\nmight be awesome for living rooms or family rec rooms, but you might want something smaller in a bedroom, kitchen, or if you live in an apartment. That's where the new 50-inch TV could be the best option. Plus, it's the least expensive size.\nCredit: Hisense\nHisense designed the CanvasTV to sit flush with your wall, like a painting or other framed artwork would. You get access to over 1,000 works of art to display on your TV when it's not in use with no need to sign up for an additional subscription. Of course, you can also use your own photos or artwork with either the USB port or by uploading them the Hisense Art Gallery App.\nIf you're in the market for a TV that doesn't scream \"blank TV\" when it's not in use, the Hisense CanvasTV is a great option and now it comes in a great 50-inch size.\nContributor\nLauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. When she’s not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three.","attrs_markdown":"[The Mashable 101](https:\/\/mashable.com\/mashable-101-top-creators-2025) [Creator Hub](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/creators) [Tech](https:\/\/mashable.com\/tech) [Science](https:\/\/mashable.com\/science) [Life](https:\/\/mashable.com\/life) [Social Good](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/social-good) [Entertainment](https:\/\/mashable.com\/entertainment) [Deals](https:\/\/mashable.com\/deals) [Shopping](https:\/\/mashable.com\/shopping) [Games](https:\/\/games.mashable.com\/)\n\nSearch\n\nCancel\n\n[The Mashable 101](https:\/\/mashable.com\/mashable-101-top-creators-2025)\n\n[Creator Hub](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/creators)\n\nTech\n\n[Apps & Software](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/apps-software) [Artificial Intelligence](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/artificial-intelligence) 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He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything.\n\n[Read Full Bio](https:\/\/mashable.com\/author\/stan-schroeder)\n\non\n\nJuly 6, 2020\n\n[Share on Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftesla-s3xy-short-shorts \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftesla-s3xy-short-shorts&text=Tesla+launches+%27S3XY%27+short+shorts%2C+breaks+its+website \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Flipboard](https:\/\/share.flipboard.com\/bookmarklet\/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftesla-s3xy-short-shorts&title=Tesla+launches+%27S3XY%27+short+shorts%2C+breaks+its+website \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n![Tesla launches 'S3XY' short shorts, breaks its website](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/008R7h5Oux7IiKZiUHDdVrj\/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1623390075.png)\n\nTesla short shorts are here, but most of the sizes are unavailable right now. Credit: Tesla\n***\n\nElon Musk wasn't kidding about launching Tesla shorts.\n\nOver the weekend, the Tesla CEO announced the new product on Twitter: Tesla short shorts with \"S3XY\" emblazoned on the back. They've proven so popular that the website [went down](https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1279868765212037120 \"(opens in a new window)\") at one point (as of publication time, it's working again).\n\n> [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1279867930289647617 \"(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)\")\n\n\"Celebrate summer with Tesla Short Shorts,\" says the product description on [Tesla's website](https:\/\/shop.tesla.com\/product\/tesla-short-shorts \"(opens in a new window)\"). \"Run like the wind or entertain like Liberace with our red satin and gold trim design. Relax poolside or lounge indoors year-round with our limited-edition Tesla Short Shorts, featuring our signature Tesla logo in front with “S3XY” across the back. Enjoy exceptional comfort from the closing bell.\"\n\nMashable Light Speed\n\nWant more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories?\n\nSign up for Mashable's weekly Light Speed newsletter.\n\nUse this instead\n\nBy clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our [Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.ziffdavis.com\/terms-of-use \"(opens in a new window)\") and [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.ziffdavis.com\/ztg-privacy-policy \"(opens in a new window)\").\n\nThanks for signing up\\!\n\n***\n**You May Also Like**\n***\n***\n\nSEE ALSO:\n\n[Tesla's Cybertruck makes its debut as a museum exhibit](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/tesla-cybertruck-museum-exhibit-photos-video)\n\nThe shorts are part of a long-running joke aimed at Tesla shorters, that is, people who borrow and sell Tesla stock, hoping for a decline in price so they can buy it cheaper and make a profit. People who are short a particular stock are often loudly criticizing the company behind it, and Musk has been waging war against shorters — and [the SEC](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/elon-musk-sec-taunt\/), which he considers somehow complicit in the campaign against Tesla — for years.\n\n> [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1278762916326649863 \"(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)\")\n\nEven the price of the shorts are a joke. They cost \\$69.420, with the \"420\" being a reference to both weed and Musk's now-infamous tweet about [taking Tesla private](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/elon-musk-tesla-private-stock-tweet\/) at \\$420 a share, which has gotten him in a lot of trouble with the SEC.\n\nIn any case, the shorts have apparently proven to be quite popular. Right now, they're only available in XL, with all other sizes being sold out.\n\nTopics [Tesla](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/tesla) [Elon Musk](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/elon-musk)\n\n![Stan Schroeder](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/authors\/00CbVhBRGwkeD0ePVTmvt7h\/image.fill.size_100x100.v1667472843.png)\n\nStan Schroeder\n\nSenior Editor\n\nStan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything.\n\n![Mashable Potato](https:\/\/mashable.com\/images\/seamless-keep-scrolling.png)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/mashable.com\/) \\> [Tech](https:\/\/mashable.com\/tech)\n\n# Traffic violation text scams are evolving with QR codes\nAlongside the use of CAPTCHA's, this new texting scam is even harder to detect by automated software.\n\nBy\n\n[Chance Townsend](https:\/\/mashable.com\/author\/chance-townsend)\n\n![Headshot of a Black man](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/authors\/03tgQJc7HbwhuDaGMuSAh8J\/image.fill.size_2660x3238.v1673717191.jpg)\n\nChance Townsend\n\nAssistant Editor, General Assignments\n\nChance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and *Mother Jones*.\n\n[Read Full Bio](https:\/\/mashable.com\/author\/chance-townsend)\n\non\n\nApril 6, 2026\n\n[Share on Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftraffic-violation-text-scams-now-using-qr-codes \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftraffic-violation-text-scams-now-using-qr-codes&text=Traffic+violation+text+scams+are+evolving+with+QR+codes \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Flipboard](https:\/\/share.flipboard.com\/bookmarklet\/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftraffic-violation-text-scams-now-using-qr-codes&title=Traffic+violation+text+scams+are+evolving+with+QR+codes \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n![Photo of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07bEPrGbZobJuN1suQFxE4a\/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1775499205.jpg)\n\nCredit: Howard Schnapp\/Newsday RM via Getty Images\n***\n\nIf you got a [sketchy text last year about an unpaid toll or parking ticket](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/states-see-surge-dmv-scam-texts), you weren't alone. Those DMV and [E-ZPass](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/ezpass-scam-texts-fastrak-how-to-spot) phishing scams swept across the country in 2025, targeting drivers in states like California, Florida, and New York with fraudulent messages designed to scare people into handing over their personal and financial information. Now the scammers are back, and they've upgraded their approach.\n\nIn the latest iteration of this scam, consumers receive a text message warning them they are receiving a \"final notice\" for a traffic violation, warning them to make an urgent payment, and pointing them to a QR code for payment.\n\nAccording to a [new report from BleepingComputer](https:\/\/www.bleepingcomputer.com\/news\/security\/traffic-violation-scams-switch-to-qr-codes-in-new-phishing-texts\/ \"(opens in a new window)\"), a wave of these traffic violation phishing texts is making the rounds across at least nine states: California, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. Mashable also found evidence that scammers are targeting people in Georgia as well.\n\nThis time, instead of a simple link, the messages include an image of a fake official court notice and a QR code. The notice is dressed up in convincing legal language, warning recipients that their vehicle is the subject of an outstanding violation and that the matter has entered \"formal enforcement stage.\" Scan the QR code, it instructs, to settle your unpaid balance.\n\nSEE ALSO:\n\n['Castfishing' is the latest scam, and it's scarily like sextortion](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/castfishing-scam-is-scarily-like-sextortion)\n\nThat balance, in every case that BleepingComputer documented, is \\$6.99 — a small enough amount that plenty of people won't think twice about paying it.\n\nScanning the code takes victims through a CAPTCHA before depositing them on a fake DMV site designed to harvest names, addresses, phone numbers, and credit card information. The stolen data can then be used for identity theft, financial fraud, or sold to other bad actors.\n\nThe previous version of the scam, [which we covered last year](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/states-see-surge-dmv-scam-texts), relied on clickable links that security software could more easily flag. The embedded images on top of the added CAPTCHA make it harder for automated systems and security researchers to catch.\n\nThe Illinois Department of Transportation issued an alert this past March warning residents that texts claiming recipients owe money for traffic tickets, tolls, or other fines are not legitimate messages from the state. That warning echoes what DMV agencies in New York and elsewhere have said repeatedly: state agencies do not use text messages to collect payments or request personal information.\n\nMost recently, California Attorney General Rob Bonta [issued a press release](https:\/\/oag.ca.gov\/news\/press-releases\/pay-you%E2%80%99re-trouble-attorney-general-bonta-warns-californians-court-notice-scams \"(opens in a new window)\") warning Californians about the scam.\n\n***\nRelated Stories\n***\n\n- ['Castfishing' is the latest scam, and it's scarily like sextortion](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/castfishing-scam-is-scarily-like-sextortion)\n- [Google shares 5 tools to help avoid tax scams](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/google-tools-to-avoid-tax-season-scams)\n- [Hackers says they breached Crunchyroll, stole nearly 7 million users' data](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/crunchyroll-investigating-breach-hacker-claims-stole-6-8-million-users)\n- [Hacker says he accidentally breached 7,000 DJI robot vacuums with a PS5 controller](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/dji-romo-robot-vacuums-hacked)\n\n> [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https:\/\/twitter.com\/AGRobBonta\/status\/2038757779356438595 \"(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)\")\n\n> [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https:\/\/twitter.com\/SefenechHenokTV\/status\/2039293912834015744 \"(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)\")\n## What to do if you receive a traffic violation notice by text\nThe [rule here hasn't changed](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/ezpass-scam-texts-fastrak-how-to-spot), even if the scam has. If you get an unsolicited text about an unpaid fine, traffic violation, or court case, regardless of how official it looks, don't scan anything, don't click anything, and don't pay anything.\n\nContact your local traffic court or state DMV for information about any outstanding violations or fines, which will typically arrive by mail.\n\nFinally, you can report suspected phishing scams to the [FTC](https:\/\/reportfraud.ftc.gov\/ \"(opens in a new window)\") or the FBI's [Internet Crime Complaint Center](https:\/\/www.ic3.gov\/ \"(opens in a new window)\"). You can ignore the text message or delete it.\n\n***Have a story to share about a scam or security breach that impacted you? Tell us about it. Email [\\[email protected\\]](https:\/\/mashable.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#81f2f4e3ece8f2f2e8eeeff2c1ece0f2e9e0e3ede4afe2eeec \"(opens in a new window)\")*** ***with the subject line \"Safety Net\" or use [this form](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/safety-net-reader-submit)******. Someone from Mashable will get in touch.***\n\nTopics [Cybersecurity](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/cybersecurity) [Scams](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/scams)\n\n![Headshot of a Black man](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/authors\/03tgQJc7HbwhuDaGMuSAh8J\/image.fill.size_100x100.v1673717191.jpg)\n\nChance Townsend\n\nAssistant Editor, General Assignments\n\nChance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and *Mother Jones*.\n\nIn his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and greatly enjoys Detroit sports. If you have any tips or want to talk shop about the Lions, you can reach out to him on Bluesky [@offbrandchance.bsky.social](https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/offbrandchance.bsky.social \"(opens in a new window)\") or by email at [\\[email protected\\]](https:\/\/mashable.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#a1c2c9c0cfc2c48fd5ced6cfd2c4cfc5e1dbc8c7c7ccc4c5c8c08fc2cecc \"(opens in a new window)\").\n\n![Mashable Potato](https:\/\/mashable.com\/images\/seamless-keep-scrolling.png)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/mashable.com\/) \\> [Tech](https:\/\/mashable.com\/tech)\n\n# Microsoft TOS: Copilot is for 'entertainment purposes only,' not 'important advice'\nThe company has baked its AI assistant into everything from Word to Windows, but it's apparently only for fun.\n\nBy\n\n[Chance Townsend](https:\/\/mashable.com\/author\/chance-townsend)\n\n![Headshot of a Black man](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/authors\/03tgQJc7HbwhuDaGMuSAh8J\/image.fill.size_2660x3238.v1673717191.jpg)\n\nChance Townsend\n\nAssistant Editor, General Assignments\n\nChance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and *Mother Jones*.\n\n[Read Full Bio](https:\/\/mashable.com\/author\/chance-townsend)\n\non\n\nApril 6, 2026\n\n[Share on Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmicrosoft-tos-copilot-is-for-entertainment-purposes-only \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmicrosoft-tos-copilot-is-for-entertainment-purposes-only&text=Microsoft+TOS%3A+Copilot+is+for+%27entertainment+purposes+only%2C%27+not+%27important+advice%27 \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Flipboard](https:\/\/share.flipboard.com\/bookmarklet\/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmicrosoft-tos-copilot-is-for-entertainment-purposes-only&title=Microsoft+TOS%3A+Copilot+is+for+%27entertainment+purposes+only%2C%27+not+%27important+advice%27 \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n![In this photo illustration, a Microsoft Copilot logo is seen displayed on a smartphone with a Microsoft logo in the background](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/02NY3BcKQaRcqdkkvYHJ1uq\/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1775490443.jpg)\n\nCredit: Avishek Das\/SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Getty Images\n***\n\n[Microsoft](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/microsoft) has positioned Copilot as a serious tool that can be used as an all-purpose digital assistant, even introducing a new class of laptops: [Copilot+ PCs](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/what-is-a-copilot-plus-pc).\n\nBut within [Microsoft's updated Copilot terms of service](https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-copilot\/for-individuals\/termsofuse \"(opens in a new window)\") — effective October 24, 2025 — is a line that should give pause to anyone using the company's AI assistant for anything more consequential than sorting a list.\n\nThe fine print reads: \"Copilot is for entertainment purposes only. It can make mistakes, and it may not work as intended. Don't rely on Copilot for important advice. Use Copilot at your own risk.\"\n\nSEE ALSO:\n\n[Microsoft says Copilot was summarizing confidential emails without permission](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/microsoft-copilot-summarizing-confidential-emails-without-permission)\n\nThe terms go further, noting that Microsoft makes no warranty that Copilot's responses won't infringe on someone else's rights, and that users are \"solely responsible\" if they choose to publish or share anything the AI produces. The company also reserves the right to limit, suspend, or permanently revoke access to Copilot at any time, without notice, for any reason it sees fit.\n\nTo be fair, most major AI companies include similar hedging language in their terms — acknowledging that their [models hallucinate](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/openai-gpt-5-hallucinates-less-system-card-data), get things wrong, and shouldn't be treated as authoritative sources. But \"entertainment purposes only\" is a notably stark framing for a product Microsoft has [aggressively](https:\/\/futurism.com\/artificial-intelligence\/microsoft-screwed-up-windows-11-copilot \"(opens in a new window)\") positioned as a productivity tool and integrated across its entire Office and Windows suite.\n\n***\nRelated Stories\n***\n\n- [Check for Windows 11 updates. Microsoft just patched a major Notepad vulnerability.](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/windows-11-updates-microsoft-major-vulnerability)\n- [Artemis II astronauts need remote help to fix Microsoft Outlook issue in space](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/artemis-ii-astronauts-microsoft-outlook-issues)\n- [Microsoft confirms Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox console: What we know](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/microsoft-confirms-project-helix-next-gen-xbox-gaming-console)\n- [Claude subscribers will now have to pay extra to use OpenClaw](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/claude-users-will-have-to-pay-extra-to-use-openclaw)\n\nThe updated terms also added language covering Copilot Actions, Copilot Labs, and shopping experiences — and clarified that when you ask Copilot to take actions on your behalf, you're solely responsible for whatever happens as a result.\n\nSo: use it to brainstorm, sure. But think twice before using it as a therapist.\n\nTopics [Artificial Intelligence](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/artificial-intelligence) [Microsoft](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/microsoft)\n\n![Headshot of a Black man](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/authors\/03tgQJc7HbwhuDaGMuSAh8J\/image.fill.size_100x100.v1673717191.jpg)\n\nChance Townsend\n\nAssistant Editor, General Assignments\n\nChance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and *Mother Jones*.\n\nIn his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and greatly enjoys Detroit sports. If you have any tips or want to talk shop about the Lions, you can reach out to him on Bluesky [@offbrandchance.bsky.social](https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/offbrandchance.bsky.social \"(opens in a new window)\") or by email at [\\[email protected\\]](https:\/\/mashable.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#47242f26292422693328302934222923073d2e21212a22232e266924282a \"(opens in a new window)\").\n\n![Mashable Potato](https:\/\/mashable.com\/images\/seamless-keep-scrolling.png)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/mashable.com\/) \\> [Tech](https:\/\/mashable.com\/tech) \\> [TVs](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/tvs)\n\n# Hisense just launched the CanvasTV in a 50-inch size\nThe smallest CanvasTV to date, yes, but sometimes smaller is better.\n\nBy\n\n[Lauren Allain](https:\/\/mashable.com\/author\/lauren-allain)\n\n![Mashable Image](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/defaults\/fallback-thumbnail.fill.size_1600x900.1.png)\n\nLauren Allain\n\nContributor\n\nLauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. When she’s not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three.\n\n[Read Full Bio](https:\/\/mashable.com\/author\/lauren-allain)\n\non\n\nApril 6, 2026\n\n[Share on Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fapril-6-hisense-50-inch-canvas-tv-launch \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fapril-6-hisense-50-inch-canvas-tv-launch&text=Hisense+just+launched+the+CanvasTV+in+a+50-inch+size \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Flipboard](https:\/\/share.flipboard.com\/bookmarklet\/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fapril-6-hisense-50-inch-canvas-tv-launch&title=Hisense+just+launched+the+CanvasTV+in+a+50-inch+size \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\nAll products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.\n\n![the Hisense CanvasTV mounted to a white wall in a home](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI\/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1775490873.jpg)\n\nCredit: Hisense\n***\n\nDeal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Learn more about [how we select deals](https:\/\/mashable.com\/about\/deals-coverage-explained).\n\nYour TV no longer has to look like a void black rectangle when you turn it off. Instead, you can turn it into a framed piece of art with the Hisense CanvasTV. The brand just launched a new size that's perfect for a bedroom, kitchen, or studio apartment.\n\n[![the 50-inch Hisense CanvasTV](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI\/images-1.fill.size_256x149.v1775490874.jpg) Opens in a new window](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QOjElM?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI&short_url=QOjElM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fapril-6-hisense-50-inch-canvas-tv-launch&session_uuid=ed1bf0eb-8456-4475-87e1-29f295cabb0f&view_instance_uuid=32341be4-fd18-4e3a-b532-d98440973b3c \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\nCredit: Hisense\n\n[50-inch Hisense CanvasTV](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QOjElM?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=50-inch+Hisense+CanvasTV&object_type=article&object_uuid=03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI&short_url=QOjElM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fapril-6-hisense-50-inch-canvas-tv-launch&session_uuid=ed1bf0eb-8456-4475-87e1-29f295cabb0f&view_instance_uuid=32341be4-fd18-4e3a-b532-d98440973b3c \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n\\$1,299.99  at Amazon\n\n[Get Deal](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QOjElM?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get+Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI&short_url=QOjElM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fapril-6-hisense-50-inch-canvas-tv-launch&session_uuid=ed1bf0eb-8456-4475-87e1-29f295cabb0f&view_instance_uuid=32341be4-fd18-4e3a-b532-d98440973b3c \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\nJoining its 55, 65, 75, and 85-inch comrades, the new [50-inch Hisense CanvasTV](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QOjElM?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=50-inch+Hisense+CanvasTV&object_type=article&object_uuid=03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI&short_url=QOjElM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fapril-6-hisense-50-inch-canvas-tv-launch&session_uuid=ed1bf0eb-8456-4475-87e1-29f295cabb0f&view_instance_uuid=32341be4-fd18-4e3a-b532-d98440973b3c \"(opens in a new window)\") is the smallest option available. It's also the cheapest, coming with a price tag of \\$1,299.99. When you're not streaming your favorite shows, the TV transforms into a piece of framed artwork. The Hisense CanvasTV comes with a magnetic teak frame, but you're able to easily change the frame's vibe by getting the walnut or white finish option separately.\n\nSEE ALSO:\n\n[How to get a free 55-inch Hisense Canvas TV: Preorder Hisense's cool new RGB TV](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/april-3-hisense-ur9-tv-preorder-deal-free-canvas-tv)\n\nA [65-inch or larger TV](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/best-65-inch-plus-tvs) might be awesome for living rooms or family rec rooms, but you might want something smaller in a bedroom, kitchen, or if you live in an apartment. That's where the new 50-inch TV could be the best option. Plus, it's the least expensive size.\n\n![the hisense canvasTV on a wall with other framed art](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI\/images-2.fill.size_2000x1121.v1775490874.jpg)\n\nCredit: Hisense\n\nHisense designed the CanvasTV to sit flush with your wall, like a painting or other framed artwork would. You get access to over 1,000 works of art to display on your TV when it's not in use with no need to sign up for an additional subscription. Of course, you can also use your own photos or artwork with either the USB port or by uploading them the Hisense Art Gallery App.\n\n***\nRelated Stories\n***\n\n- [Best 65-inch+ TVs for watching in dark and bright rooms](https:\/\/mashable.com\/roundup\/best-65-inch-tvs-2026)\n- [What to look for when buying a TV, as told through this easy TV specs guide](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/tv-specs-explainer)\n- [What's the best time of year to buy a TV? Yes, there's an answer.](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/best-time-to-buy-a-tv)\n- [If dark scenes are too dark on your TV, play around with these settings](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/best-tv-settings-for-dark-scenes)\n- [TCL QM6K mini LED review: An impressive TV between the super cheap and super expensive](https:\/\/mashable.com\/review\/tcl-qm6k-tv-review)\n\nIf you're in the market for a TV that doesn't scream \"blank TV\" when it's not in use, the Hisense CanvasTV is a great option and now it comes in a great 50-inch size.\n\n![Mashable Image](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/defaults\/fallback-thumbnail.fill.size_100x100.1.png)\n\nLauren Allain\n\nContributor\n\nLauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. When she’s not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three.\n\n![Mashable Potato](https:\/\/mashable.com\/images\/seamless-keep-scrolling.png)\n\n***\nRecommended For You\n\n[Parents can now set limits on YouTube Shorts for teen accounts](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/youtube-blocking-shorts-parental-controls)\n\nParents: You'll be able to set that timer to zero.\n\n01\/14\/2026\n\nBy [Chase DiBenedetto](https:\/\/mashable.com\/author\/chase-dibenedetto)\n\n[![A person stands in profile staring at a phone. A large YouTube Shorts logo glows behind them. ](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/04hocxuLgQRST9fLP1lKeEJ\/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1768419658.jpg) ![A person stands in profile staring at a phone. 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Credit: Tesla\n\nElon Musk wasn't kidding about launching Tesla shorts.\n\nOver the weekend, the Tesla CEO announced the new product on Twitter: Tesla short shorts with \"S3XY\" emblazoned on the back. They've proven so popular that the website [went down](https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1279868765212037120 \"(opens in a new window)\") at one point (as of publication time, it's working again).\n\n> [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1279867930289647617 \"(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)\")\n\n\"Celebrate summer with Tesla Short Shorts,\" says the product description on [Tesla's website](https:\/\/shop.tesla.com\/product\/tesla-short-shorts \"(opens in a new window)\"). \"Run like the wind or entertain like Liberace with our red satin and gold trim design. Relax poolside or lounge indoors year-round with our limited-edition Tesla Short Shorts, featuring our signature Tesla logo in front with “S3XY” across the back. Enjoy exceptional comfort from the closing bell.\"\n\nMashable Light Speed\n\n***\n**You May Also Like**\n***\n***\n\nThe shorts are part of a long-running joke aimed at Tesla shorters, that is, people who borrow and sell Tesla stock, hoping for a decline in price so they can buy it cheaper and make a profit. People who are short a particular stock are often loudly criticizing the company behind it, and Musk has been waging war against shorters — and [the SEC](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/elon-musk-sec-taunt\/), which he considers somehow complicit in the campaign against Tesla — for years.\n\n> [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1278762916326649863 \"(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)\")\n\nEven the price of the shorts are a joke. They cost \\$69.420, with the \"420\" being a reference to both weed and Musk's now-infamous tweet about [taking Tesla private](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/elon-musk-tesla-private-stock-tweet\/) at \\$420 a share, which has gotten him in a lot of trouble with the SEC.\n\nIn any case, the shorts have apparently proven to be quite popular. Right now, they're only available in XL, with all other sizes being sold out.\n\n![Stan Schroeder](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/authors\/00CbVhBRGwkeD0ePVTmvt7h\/image.fill.size_100x100.v1667472843.png)\n\nSenior Editor\n\nStan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything.\n\n![Mashable Potato](https:\/\/mashable.com\/images\/seamless-keep-scrolling.png)\n\nAlongside the use of CAPTCHA's, this new texting scam is even harder to detect by automated software.\n\n![Photo of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/07bEPrGbZobJuN1suQFxE4a\/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1775499205.jpg)\n\nCredit: Howard Schnapp\/Newsday RM via Getty Images\n\nIf you got a [sketchy text last year about an unpaid toll or parking ticket](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/states-see-surge-dmv-scam-texts), you weren't alone. Those DMV and [E-ZPass](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/ezpass-scam-texts-fastrak-how-to-spot) phishing scams swept across the country in 2025, targeting drivers in states like California, Florida, and New York with fraudulent messages designed to scare people into handing over their personal and financial information. Now the scammers are back, and they've upgraded their approach.\n\nIn the latest iteration of this scam, consumers receive a text message warning them they are receiving a \"final notice\" for a traffic violation, warning them to make an urgent payment, and pointing them to a QR code for payment.\n\nAccording to a [new report from BleepingComputer](https:\/\/www.bleepingcomputer.com\/news\/security\/traffic-violation-scams-switch-to-qr-codes-in-new-phishing-texts\/ \"(opens in a new window)\"), a wave of these traffic violation phishing texts is making the rounds across at least nine states: California, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. Mashable also found evidence that scammers are targeting people in Georgia as well.\n\nThis time, instead of a simple link, the messages include an image of a fake official court notice and a QR code. The notice is dressed up in convincing legal language, warning recipients that their vehicle is the subject of an outstanding violation and that the matter has entered \"formal enforcement stage.\" Scan the QR code, it instructs, to settle your unpaid balance.\n\nThat balance, in every case that BleepingComputer documented, is \\$6.99 — a small enough amount that plenty of people won't think twice about paying it.\n\nScanning the code takes victims through a CAPTCHA before depositing them on a fake DMV site designed to harvest names, addresses, phone numbers, and credit card information. The stolen data can then be used for identity theft, financial fraud, or sold to other bad actors.\n\nThe previous version of the scam, [which we covered last year](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/states-see-surge-dmv-scam-texts), relied on clickable links that security software could more easily flag. The embedded images on top of the added CAPTCHA make it harder for automated systems and security researchers to catch.\n\nThe Illinois Department of Transportation issued an alert this past March warning residents that texts claiming recipients owe money for traffic tickets, tolls, or other fines are not legitimate messages from the state. That warning echoes what DMV agencies in New York and elsewhere have said repeatedly: state agencies do not use text messages to collect payments or request personal information.\n\nMost recently, California Attorney General Rob Bonta [issued a press release](https:\/\/oag.ca.gov\/news\/press-releases\/pay-you%E2%80%99re-trouble-attorney-general-bonta-warns-californians-court-notice-scams \"(opens in a new window)\") warning Californians about the scam.\n\n> [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https:\/\/twitter.com\/AGRobBonta\/status\/2038757779356438595 \"(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)\")\n\n> [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https:\/\/twitter.com\/SefenechHenokTV\/status\/2039293912834015744 \"(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)\")\n## What to do if you receive a traffic violation notice by text\nThe [rule here hasn't changed](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/ezpass-scam-texts-fastrak-how-to-spot), even if the scam has. If you get an unsolicited text about an unpaid fine, traffic violation, or court case, regardless of how official it looks, don't scan anything, don't click anything, and don't pay anything.\n\nContact your local traffic court or state DMV for information about any outstanding violations or fines, which will typically arrive by mail.\n\nFinally, you can report suspected phishing scams to the [FTC](https:\/\/reportfraud.ftc.gov\/ \"(opens in a new window)\") or the FBI's [Internet Crime Complaint Center](https:\/\/www.ic3.gov\/ \"(opens in a new window)\"). You can ignore the text message or delete it.\n\n***Have a story to share about a scam or security breach that impacted you? Tell us about it. Email [\\[email protected\\]](https:\/\/mashable.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#81f2f4e3ece8f2f2e8eeeff2c1ece0f2e9e0e3ede4afe2eeec \"(opens in a new window)\")*** ***with the subject line \"Safety Net\" or use [this form](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/safety-net-reader-submit)******. Someone from Mashable will get in touch.***\n\n![Headshot of a Black man](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/authors\/03tgQJc7HbwhuDaGMuSAh8J\/image.fill.size_100x100.v1673717191.jpg)\n\nAssistant Editor, General Assignments\n\nChance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and *Mother Jones*.\n\nIn his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and greatly enjoys Detroit sports. If you have any tips or want to talk shop about the Lions, you can reach out to him on Bluesky [@offbrandchance.bsky.social](https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/offbrandchance.bsky.social \"(opens in a new window)\") or by email at [\\[email protected\\]](https:\/\/mashable.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#a1c2c9c0cfc2c48fd5ced6cfd2c4cfc5e1dbc8c7c7ccc4c5c8c08fc2cecc \"(opens in a new window)\").\n\n![Mashable Potato](https:\/\/mashable.com\/images\/seamless-keep-scrolling.png)\n\nThe company has baked its AI assistant into everything from Word to Windows, but it's apparently only for fun.\n\n![In this photo illustration, a Microsoft Copilot logo is seen displayed on a smartphone with a Microsoft logo in the background](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/02NY3BcKQaRcqdkkvYHJ1uq\/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1775490443.jpg)\n\nCredit: Avishek Das\/SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Getty Images\n\n[Microsoft](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/microsoft) has positioned Copilot as a serious tool that can be used as an all-purpose digital assistant, even introducing a new class of laptops: [Copilot+ PCs](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/what-is-a-copilot-plus-pc).\n\nBut within [Microsoft's updated Copilot terms of service](https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-copilot\/for-individuals\/termsofuse \"(opens in a new window)\") — effective October 24, 2025 — is a line that should give pause to anyone using the company's AI assistant for anything more consequential than sorting a list.\n\nThe fine print reads: \"Copilot is for entertainment purposes only. It can make mistakes, and it may not work as intended. Don't rely on Copilot for important advice. Use Copilot at your own risk.\"\n\nThe terms go further, noting that Microsoft makes no warranty that Copilot's responses won't infringe on someone else's rights, and that users are \"solely responsible\" if they choose to publish or share anything the AI produces. The company also reserves the right to limit, suspend, or permanently revoke access to Copilot at any time, without notice, for any reason it sees fit.\n\nTo be fair, most major AI companies include similar hedging language in their terms — acknowledging that their [models hallucinate](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/openai-gpt-5-hallucinates-less-system-card-data), get things wrong, and shouldn't be treated as authoritative sources. But \"entertainment purposes only\" is a notably stark framing for a product Microsoft has [aggressively](https:\/\/futurism.com\/artificial-intelligence\/microsoft-screwed-up-windows-11-copilot \"(opens in a new window)\") positioned as a productivity tool and integrated across its entire Office and Windows suite.\n\nThe updated terms also added language covering Copilot Actions, Copilot Labs, and shopping experiences — and clarified that when you ask Copilot to take actions on your behalf, you're solely responsible for whatever happens as a result.\n\nSo: use it to brainstorm, sure. But think twice before using it as a therapist.\n\n![Headshot of a Black man](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/authors\/03tgQJc7HbwhuDaGMuSAh8J\/image.fill.size_100x100.v1673717191.jpg)\n\nAssistant Editor, General Assignments\n\nChance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and *Mother Jones*.\n\nIn his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and greatly enjoys Detroit sports. If you have any tips or want to talk shop about the Lions, you can reach out to him on Bluesky [@offbrandchance.bsky.social](https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/offbrandchance.bsky.social \"(opens in a new window)\") or by email at [\\[email protected\\]](https:\/\/mashable.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#47242f26292422693328302934222923073d2e21212a22232e266924282a \"(opens in a new window)\").\n\n![Mashable Potato](https:\/\/mashable.com\/images\/seamless-keep-scrolling.png)\n\nThe smallest CanvasTV to date, yes, but sometimes smaller is better.\n\nAll products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.\n\n![the Hisense CanvasTV mounted to a white wall in a home](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI\/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1775490873.jpg)\n\nCredit: Hisense\n\nYour TV no longer has to look like a void black rectangle when you turn it off. Instead, you can turn it into a framed piece of art with the Hisense CanvasTV. The brand just launched a new size that's perfect for a bedroom, kitchen, or studio apartment.\n\nCredit: Hisense\n\n\\$1,299.99  at Amazon\n\nJoining its 55, 65, 75, and 85-inch comrades, the new [50-inch Hisense CanvasTV](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QOjElM?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=50-inch+Hisense+CanvasTV&object_type=article&object_uuid=03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI&short_url=QOjElM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fapril-6-hisense-50-inch-canvas-tv-launch&session_uuid=ed1bf0eb-8456-4475-87e1-29f295cabb0f&view_instance_uuid=32341be4-fd18-4e3a-b532-d98440973b3c \"(opens in a new window)\") is the smallest option available. It's also the cheapest, coming with a price tag of \\$1,299.99. When you're not streaming your favorite shows, the TV transforms into a piece of framed artwork. The Hisense CanvasTV comes with a magnetic teak frame, but you're able to easily change the frame's vibe by getting the walnut or white finish option separately.\n\nA [65-inch or larger TV](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/best-65-inch-plus-tvs) might be awesome for living rooms or family rec rooms, but you might want something smaller in a bedroom, kitchen, or if you live in an apartment. That's where the new 50-inch TV could be the best option. Plus, it's the least expensive size.\n\n![the hisense canvasTV on a wall with other framed art](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI\/images-2.fill.size_2000x1121.v1775490874.jpg)\n\nCredit: Hisense\n\nHisense designed the CanvasTV to sit flush with your wall, like a painting or other framed artwork would. You get access to over 1,000 works of art to display on your TV when it's not in use with no need to sign up for an additional subscription. Of course, you can also use your own photos or artwork with either the USB port or by uploading them the Hisense Art Gallery App.\n\nIf you're in the market for a TV that doesn't scream \"blank TV\" when it's not in use, the Hisense CanvasTV is a great option and now it comes in a great 50-inch size.\n\n![Mashable Image](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/defaults\/fallback-thumbnail.fill.size_100x100.1.png)\n\nContributor\n\nLauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. 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Boilerpipe Text	The "S3XY" sign refers to four Tesla car models: Model S, 3, X and Y. Tesla short shorts are here, but most of the sizes are unavailable right now. Credit: Tesla Elon Musk wasn't kidding about launching Tesla shorts. Over the weekend, the Tesla CEO announced the new product on Twitter: Tesla short shorts with "S3XY" emblazoned on the back. They've proven so popular that the website went down at one point (as of publication time, it's working again). This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. "Celebrate summer with Tesla Short Shorts," says the product description on Tesla's website . "Run like the wind or entertain like Liberace with our red satin and gold trim design. Relax poolside or lounge indoors year-round with our limited-edition Tesla Short Shorts, featuring our signature Tesla logo in front with “S3XY” across the back. Enjoy exceptional comfort from the closing bell." Mashable Light Speed You May Also Like The shorts are part of a long-running joke aimed at Tesla shorters, that is, people who borrow and sell Tesla stock, hoping for a decline in price so they can buy it cheaper and make a profit. People who are short a particular stock are often loudly criticizing the company behind it, and Musk has been waging war against shorters — and the SEC , which he considers somehow complicit in the campaign against Tesla — for years. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Even the price of the shorts are a joke. They cost $69.420, with the "420" being a reference to both weed and Musk's now-infamous tweet about taking Tesla private at $420 a share, which has gotten him in a lot of trouble with the SEC. In any case, the shorts have apparently proven to be quite popular. Right now, they're only available in XL, with all other sizes being sold out. Senior Editor Stan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything. Alongside the use of CAPTCHA's, this new texting scam is even harder to detect by automated software. Credit: Howard Schnapp/Newsday RM via Getty Images If you got a sketchy text last year about an unpaid toll or parking ticket , you weren't alone. Those DMV and E-ZPass phishing scams swept across the country in 2025, targeting drivers in states like California, Florida, and New York with fraudulent messages designed to scare people into handing over their personal and financial information. Now the scammers are back, and they've upgraded their approach. In the latest iteration of this scam, consumers receive a text message warning them they are receiving a "final notice" for a traffic violation, warning them to make an urgent payment, and pointing them to a QR code for payment. According to a new report from BleepingComputer , a wave of these traffic violation phishing texts is making the rounds across at least nine states: California, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. Mashable also found evidence that scammers are targeting people in Georgia as well. This time, instead of a simple link, the messages include an image of a fake official court notice and a QR code. The notice is dressed up in convincing legal language, warning recipients that their vehicle is the subject of an outstanding violation and that the matter has entered "formal enforcement stage." Scan the QR code, it instructs, to settle your unpaid balance. That balance, in every case that BleepingComputer documented, is $6.99 — a small enough amount that plenty of people won't think twice about paying it. Scanning the code takes victims through a CAPTCHA before depositing them on a fake DMV site designed to harvest names, addresses, phone numbers, and credit card information. The stolen data can then be used for identity theft, financial fraud, or sold to other bad actors. The previous version of the scam, which we covered last year , relied on clickable links that security software could more easily flag. The embedded images on top of the added CAPTCHA make it harder for automated systems and security researchers to catch. The Illinois Department of Transportation issued an alert this past March warning residents that texts claiming recipients owe money for traffic tickets, tolls, or other fines are not legitimate messages from the state. That warning echoes what DMV agencies in New York and elsewhere have said repeatedly: state agencies do not use text messages to collect payments or request personal information. Most recently, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a press release warning Californians about the scam. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. What to do if you receive a traffic violation notice by text The rule here hasn't changed , even if the scam has. If you get an unsolicited text about an unpaid fine, traffic violation, or court case, regardless of how official it looks, don't scan anything, don't click anything, and don't pay anything. Contact your local traffic court or state DMV for information about any outstanding violations or fines, which will typically arrive by mail. Finally, you can report suspected phishing scams to the FTC or the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center . You can ignore the text message or delete it. Have a story to share about a scam or security breach that impacted you? Tell us about it. Email [email protected] with the subject line "Safety Net" or use this form . Someone from Mashable will get in touch. Assistant Editor, General Assignments Chance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and Mother Jones . In his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and greatly enjoys Detroit sports. If you have any tips or want to talk shop about the Lions, you can reach out to him on Bluesky @offbrandchance.bsky.social or by email at [email protected] . The company has baked its AI assistant into everything from Word to Windows, but it's apparently only for fun. Credit: Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Microsoft has positioned Copilot as a serious tool that can be used as an all-purpose digital assistant, even introducing a new class of laptops: Copilot+ PCs . But within Microsoft's updated Copilot terms of service — effective October 24, 2025 — is a line that should give pause to anyone using the company's AI assistant for anything more consequential than sorting a list. The fine print reads: "Copilot is for entertainment purposes only. It can make mistakes, and it may not work as intended. Don't rely on Copilot for important advice. Use Copilot at your own risk." The terms go further, noting that Microsoft makes no warranty that Copilot's responses won't infringe on someone else's rights, and that users are "solely responsible" if they choose to publish or share anything the AI produces. The company also reserves the right to limit, suspend, or permanently revoke access to Copilot at any time, without notice, for any reason it sees fit. To be fair, most major AI companies include similar hedging language in their terms — acknowledging that their models hallucinate , get things wrong, and shouldn't be treated as authoritative sources. But "entertainment purposes only" is a notably stark framing for a product Microsoft has aggressively positioned as a productivity tool and integrated across its entire Office and Windows suite. The updated terms also added language covering Copilot Actions, Copilot Labs, and shopping experiences — and clarified that when you ask Copilot to take actions on your behalf, you're solely responsible for whatever happens as a result. So: use it to brainstorm, sure. But think twice before using it as a therapist. Assistant Editor, General Assignments Chance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and Mother Jones . In his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and greatly enjoys Detroit sports. If you have any tips or want to talk shop about the Lions, you can reach out to him on Bluesky @offbrandchance.bsky.social or by email at [email protected] . The smallest CanvasTV to date, yes, but sometimes smaller is better. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Credit: Hisense Your TV no longer has to look like a void black rectangle when you turn it off. Instead, you can turn it into a framed piece of art with the Hisense CanvasTV. The brand just launched a new size that's perfect for a bedroom, kitchen, or studio apartment. Credit: Hisense $1,299.99 at Amazon Joining its 55, 65, 75, and 85-inch comrades, the new 50-inch Hisense CanvasTV is the smallest option available. It's also the cheapest, coming with a price tag of $1,299.99. When you're not streaming your favorite shows, the TV transforms into a piece of framed artwork. The Hisense CanvasTV comes with a magnetic teak frame, but you're able to easily change the frame's vibe by getting the walnut or white finish option separately. A 65-inch or larger TV might be awesome for living rooms or family rec rooms, but you might want something smaller in a bedroom, kitchen, or if you live in an apartment. That's where the new 50-inch TV could be the best option. Plus, it's the least expensive size. Credit: Hisense Hisense designed the CanvasTV to sit flush with your wall, like a painting or other framed artwork would. You get access to over 1,000 works of art to display on your TV when it's not in use with no need to sign up for an additional subscription. Of course, you can also use your own photos or artwork with either the USB port or by uploading them the Hisense Art Gallery App. If you're in the market for a TV that doesn't scream "blank TV" when it's not in use, the Hisense CanvasTV is a great option and now it comes in a great 50-inch size. Contributor Lauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. When she’s not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three.
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By [Stan Schroeder](https://mashable.com/author/stan-schroeder) ![Stan Schroeder](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/authors/00CbVhBRGwkeD0ePVTmvt7h/image.fill.size_449x435.v1667472843.png) Stan Schroeder Senior Editor Stan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything. [Read Full Bio](https://mashable.com/author/stan-schroeder) on July 6, 2020 [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftesla-s3xy-short-shorts "(opens in a new window)") [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftesla-s3xy-short-shorts&text=Tesla+launches+%27S3XY%27+short+shorts%2C+breaks+its+website "(opens in a new window)") [Share on Flipboard](https://share.flipboard.com/bookmarklet/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftesla-s3xy-short-shorts&title=Tesla+launches+%27S3XY%27+short+shorts%2C+breaks+its+website "(opens in a new window)") ![Tesla launches 'S3XY' short shorts, breaks its website](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/008R7h5Oux7IiKZiUHDdVrj/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1623390075.png) Tesla short shorts are here, but most of the sizes are unavailable right now. Credit: Tesla * Elon Musk wasn't kidding about launching Tesla shorts. Over the weekend, the Tesla CEO announced the new product on Twitter: Tesla short shorts with "S3XY" emblazoned on the back. They've proven so popular that the website [went down](https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1279868765212037120 "(opens in a new window)") at one point (as of publication time, it's working again). > [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1279867930289647617 "(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)") "Celebrate summer with Tesla Short Shorts," says the product description on [Tesla's website](https://shop.tesla.com/product/tesla-short-shorts "(opens in a new window)"). "Run like the wind or entertain like Liberace with our red satin and gold trim design. Relax poolside or lounge indoors year-round with our limited-edition Tesla Short Shorts, featuring our signature Tesla logo in front with “S3XY” across the back. Enjoy exceptional comfort from the closing bell." Mashable Light Speed Want more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories? Sign up for Mashable's weekly Light Speed newsletter. Use this instead By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our [Terms of Use](https://www.ziffdavis.com/terms-of-use "(opens in a new window)") and [Privacy Policy](https://www.ziffdavis.com/ztg-privacy-policy "(opens in a new window)"). Thanks for signing up\! * You May Also Like * * SEE ALSO: [Tesla's Cybertruck makes its debut as a museum exhibit](https://mashable.com/article/tesla-cybertruck-museum-exhibit-photos-video) The shorts are part of a long-running joke aimed at Tesla shorters, that is, people who borrow and sell Tesla stock, hoping for a decline in price so they can buy it cheaper and make a profit. People who are short a particular stock are often loudly criticizing the company behind it, and Musk has been waging war against shorters — and [the SEC](https://mashable.com/article/elon-musk-sec-taunt/), which he considers somehow complicit in the campaign against Tesla — for years. > [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1278762916326649863 "(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)") Even the price of the shorts are a joke. They cost \$69.420, with the "420" being a reference to both weed and Musk's now-infamous tweet about [taking Tesla private](https://mashable.com/article/elon-musk-tesla-private-stock-tweet/) at \$420 a share, which has gotten him in a lot of trouble with the SEC. In any case, the shorts have apparently proven to be quite popular. Right now, they're only available in XL, with all other sizes being sold out. Topics [Tesla](https://mashable.com/category/tesla) [Elon Musk](https://mashable.com/category/elon-musk) ![Stan Schroeder](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/authors/00CbVhBRGwkeD0ePVTmvt7h/image.fill.size_100x100.v1667472843.png) Stan Schroeder Senior Editor Stan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything. ![Mashable Potato](https://mashable.com/images/seamless-keep-scrolling.png) [Home](https://mashable.com/) \> [Tech](https://mashable.com/tech) # Traffic violation text scams are evolving with QR codes Alongside the use of CAPTCHA's, this new texting scam is even harder to detect by automated software. By [Chance Townsend](https://mashable.com/author/chance-townsend) ![Headshot of a Black man](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/authors/03tgQJc7HbwhuDaGMuSAh8J/image.fill.size_2660x3238.v1673717191.jpg) Chance Townsend Assistant Editor, General Assignments Chance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and Mother Jones. [Read Full Bio](https://mashable.com/author/chance-townsend) on April 6, 2026 [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftraffic-violation-text-scams-now-using-qr-codes "(opens in a new window)") [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftraffic-violation-text-scams-now-using-qr-codes&text=Traffic+violation+text+scams+are+evolving+with+QR+codes "(opens in a new window)") [Share on Flipboard](https://share.flipboard.com/bookmarklet/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftraffic-violation-text-scams-now-using-qr-codes&title=Traffic+violation+text+scams+are+evolving+with+QR+codes "(opens in a new window)") ![Photo of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07bEPrGbZobJuN1suQFxE4a/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1775499205.jpg) Credit: Howard Schnapp/Newsday RM via Getty Images * If you got a [sketchy text last year about an unpaid toll or parking ticket](https://mashable.com/article/states-see-surge-dmv-scam-texts), you weren't alone. Those DMV and [E-ZPass](https://mashable.com/article/ezpass-scam-texts-fastrak-how-to-spot) phishing scams swept across the country in 2025, targeting drivers in states like California, Florida, and New York with fraudulent messages designed to scare people into handing over their personal and financial information. Now the scammers are back, and they've upgraded their approach. In the latest iteration of this scam, consumers receive a text message warning them they are receiving a "final notice" for a traffic violation, warning them to make an urgent payment, and pointing them to a QR code for payment. According to a [new report from BleepingComputer](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/traffic-violation-scams-switch-to-qr-codes-in-new-phishing-texts/ "(opens in a new window)"), a wave of these traffic violation phishing texts is making the rounds across at least nine states: California, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. Mashable also found evidence that scammers are targeting people in Georgia as well. This time, instead of a simple link, the messages include an image of a fake official court notice and a QR code. The notice is dressed up in convincing legal language, warning recipients that their vehicle is the subject of an outstanding violation and that the matter has entered "formal enforcement stage." Scan the QR code, it instructs, to settle your unpaid balance. SEE ALSO: ['Castfishing' is the latest scam, and it's scarily like sextortion](https://mashable.com/article/castfishing-scam-is-scarily-like-sextortion) That balance, in every case that BleepingComputer documented, is \$6.99 — a small enough amount that plenty of people won't think twice about paying it. Scanning the code takes victims through a CAPTCHA before depositing them on a fake DMV site designed to harvest names, addresses, phone numbers, and credit card information. The stolen data can then be used for identity theft, financial fraud, or sold to other bad actors. The previous version of the scam, [which we covered last year](https://mashable.com/article/states-see-surge-dmv-scam-texts), relied on clickable links that security software could more easily flag. The embedded images on top of the added CAPTCHA make it harder for automated systems and security researchers to catch. The Illinois Department of Transportation issued an alert this past March warning residents that texts claiming recipients owe money for traffic tickets, tolls, or other fines are not legitimate messages from the state. That warning echoes what DMV agencies in New York and elsewhere have said repeatedly: state agencies do not use text messages to collect payments or request personal information. Most recently, California Attorney General Rob Bonta [issued a press release](https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/pay-you%E2%80%99re-trouble-attorney-general-bonta-warns-californians-court-notice-scams "(opens in a new window)") warning Californians about the scam. * Related Stories * - ['Castfishing' is the latest scam, and it's scarily like sextortion](https://mashable.com/article/castfishing-scam-is-scarily-like-sextortion) - [Google shares 5 tools to help avoid tax scams](https://mashable.com/article/google-tools-to-avoid-tax-season-scams) - [Hackers says they breached Crunchyroll, stole nearly 7 million users' data](https://mashable.com/article/crunchyroll-investigating-breach-hacker-claims-stole-6-8-million-users) - [Hacker says he accidentally breached 7,000 DJI robot vacuums with a PS5 controller](https://mashable.com/article/dji-romo-robot-vacuums-hacked) > [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https://twitter.com/AGRobBonta/status/2038757779356438595 "(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)") > [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https://twitter.com/SefenechHenokTV/status/2039293912834015744 "(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)") ## What to do if you receive a traffic violation notice by text The [rule here hasn't changed](https://mashable.com/article/ezpass-scam-texts-fastrak-how-to-spot), even if the scam has. If you get an unsolicited text about an unpaid fine, traffic violation, or court case, regardless of how official it looks, don't scan anything, don't click anything, and don't pay anything. Contact your local traffic court or state DMV for information about any outstanding violations or fines, which will typically arrive by mail. Finally, you can report suspected phishing scams to the [FTC](https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ "(opens in a new window)") or the FBI's [Internet Crime Complaint Center](https://www.ic3.gov/ "(opens in a new window)"). You can ignore the text message or delete it. Have a story to share about a scam or security breach that impacted you? Tell us about it. Email [\[email protected\]](https://mashable.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#81f2f4e3ece8f2f2e8eeeff2c1ece0f2e9e0e3ede4afe2eeec "(opens in a new window)") with the subject line "Safety Net" or use [this form](https://mashable.com/article/safety-net-reader-submit)***. Someone from Mashable will get in touch.* Topics [Cybersecurity](https://mashable.com/category/cybersecurity) [Scams](https://mashable.com/category/scams) ![Headshot of a Black man](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/authors/03tgQJc7HbwhuDaGMuSAh8J/image.fill.size_100x100.v1673717191.jpg) Chance Townsend Assistant Editor, General Assignments Chance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and Mother Jones. In his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and greatly enjoys Detroit sports. If you have any tips or want to talk shop about the Lions, you can reach out to him on Bluesky [@offbrandchance.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/offbrandchance.bsky.social "(opens in a new window)") or by email at [\[email protected\]](https://mashable.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a1c2c9c0cfc2c48fd5ced6cfd2c4cfc5e1dbc8c7c7ccc4c5c8c08fc2cecc "(opens in a new window)"). ![Mashable Potato](https://mashable.com/images/seamless-keep-scrolling.png) [Home](https://mashable.com/) \> [Tech](https://mashable.com/tech) # Microsoft TOS: Copilot is for 'entertainment purposes only,' not 'important advice' The company has baked its AI assistant into everything from Word to Windows, but it's apparently only for fun. By [Chance Townsend](https://mashable.com/author/chance-townsend) ![Headshot of a Black man](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/authors/03tgQJc7HbwhuDaGMuSAh8J/image.fill.size_2660x3238.v1673717191.jpg) Chance Townsend Assistant Editor, General Assignments Chance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and Mother Jones. 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But within [Microsoft's updated Copilot terms of service](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/for-individuals/termsofuse "(opens in a new window)") — effective October 24, 2025 — is a line that should give pause to anyone using the company's AI assistant for anything more consequential than sorting a list. The fine print reads: "Copilot is for entertainment purposes only. It can make mistakes, and it may not work as intended. Don't rely on Copilot for important advice. Use Copilot at your own risk." SEE ALSO: [Microsoft says Copilot was summarizing confidential emails without permission](https://mashable.com/article/microsoft-copilot-summarizing-confidential-emails-without-permission) The terms go further, noting that Microsoft makes no warranty that Copilot's responses won't infringe on someone else's rights, and that users are "solely responsible" if they choose to publish or share anything the AI produces. The company also reserves the right to limit, suspend, or permanently revoke access to Copilot at any time, without notice, for any reason it sees fit. To be fair, most major AI companies include similar hedging language in their terms — acknowledging that their [models hallucinate](https://mashable.com/article/openai-gpt-5-hallucinates-less-system-card-data), get things wrong, and shouldn't be treated as authoritative sources. But "entertainment purposes only" is a notably stark framing for a product Microsoft has [aggressively](https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-screwed-up-windows-11-copilot "(opens in a new window)") positioned as a productivity tool and integrated across its entire Office and Windows suite. * Related Stories *** - [Check for Windows 11 updates. Microsoft just patched a major Notepad vulnerability.](https://mashable.com/article/windows-11-updates-microsoft-major-vulnerability) - [Artemis II astronauts need remote help to fix Microsoft Outlook issue in space](https://mashable.com/article/artemis-ii-astronauts-microsoft-outlook-issues) - [Microsoft confirms Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox console: What we know](https://mashable.com/article/microsoft-confirms-project-helix-next-gen-xbox-gaming-console) - [Claude subscribers will now have to pay extra to use OpenClaw](https://mashable.com/article/claude-users-will-have-to-pay-extra-to-use-openclaw) The updated terms also added language covering Copilot Actions, Copilot Labs, and shopping experiences — and clarified that when you ask Copilot to take actions on your behalf, you're solely responsible for whatever happens as a result. So: use it to brainstorm, sure. But think twice before using it as a therapist. Topics [Artificial Intelligence](https://mashable.com/category/artificial-intelligence) [Microsoft](https://mashable.com/category/microsoft) ![Headshot of a Black man](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/authors/03tgQJc7HbwhuDaGMuSAh8J/image.fill.size_100x100.v1673717191.jpg) Chance Townsend Assistant Editor, General Assignments Chance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and Mother Jones. In his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and greatly enjoys Detroit sports. If you have any tips or want to talk shop about the Lions, you can reach out to him on Bluesky [@offbrandchance.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/offbrandchance.bsky.social "(opens in a new window)") or by email at [\[email protected\]](https://mashable.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#47242f26292422693328302934222923073d2e21212a22232e266924282a "(opens in a new window)"). ![Mashable Potato](https://mashable.com/images/seamless-keep-scrolling.png) [Home](https://mashable.com/) \> [Tech](https://mashable.com/tech) \> [TVs](https://mashable.com/category/tvs) # Hisense just launched the CanvasTV in a 50-inch size The smallest CanvasTV to date, yes, but sometimes smaller is better. By [Lauren Allain](https://mashable.com/author/lauren-allain) ![Mashable Image](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/defaults/fallback-thumbnail.fill.size_1600x900.1.png) Lauren Allain Contributor Lauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. When she’s not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three. 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If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. ![the Hisense CanvasTV mounted to a white wall in a home](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1775490873.jpg) Credit: Hisense * Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Learn more about [how we select deals](https://mashable.com/about/deals-coverage-explained). Your TV no longer has to look like a void black rectangle when you turn it off. Instead, you can turn it into a framed piece of art with the Hisense CanvasTV. The brand just launched a new size that's perfect for a bedroom, kitchen, or studio apartment. [![the 50-inch Hisense CanvasTV](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI/images-1.fill.size_256x149.v1775490874.jpg) Opens in a new window](https://zdcs.link/QOjElM?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI&short_url=QOjElM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fapril-6-hisense-50-inch-canvas-tv-launch&session_uuid=ed1bf0eb-8456-4475-87e1-29f295cabb0f&view_instance_uuid=32341be4-fd18-4e3a-b532-d98440973b3c "(opens in a new window)") Credit: Hisense [50-inch Hisense CanvasTV](https://zdcs.link/QOjElM?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=50-inch+Hisense+CanvasTV&object_type=article&object_uuid=03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI&short_url=QOjElM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fapril-6-hisense-50-inch-canvas-tv-launch&session_uuid=ed1bf0eb-8456-4475-87e1-29f295cabb0f&view_instance_uuid=32341be4-fd18-4e3a-b532-d98440973b3c "(opens in a new window)") \$1,299.99 at Amazon [Get Deal](https://zdcs.link/QOjElM?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get+Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI&short_url=QOjElM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fapril-6-hisense-50-inch-canvas-tv-launch&session_uuid=ed1bf0eb-8456-4475-87e1-29f295cabb0f&view_instance_uuid=32341be4-fd18-4e3a-b532-d98440973b3c "(opens in a new window)") Joining its 55, 65, 75, and 85-inch comrades, the new [50-inch Hisense CanvasTV](https://zdcs.link/QOjElM?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=50-inch+Hisense+CanvasTV&object_type=article&object_uuid=03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI&short_url=QOjElM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fapril-6-hisense-50-inch-canvas-tv-launch&session_uuid=ed1bf0eb-8456-4475-87e1-29f295cabb0f&view_instance_uuid=32341be4-fd18-4e3a-b532-d98440973b3c "(opens in a new window)") is the smallest option available. It's also the cheapest, coming with a price tag of \$1,299.99. When you're not streaming your favorite shows, the TV transforms into a piece of framed artwork. The Hisense CanvasTV comes with a magnetic teak frame, but you're able to easily change the frame's vibe by getting the walnut or white finish option separately. SEE ALSO: [How to get a free 55-inch Hisense Canvas TV: Preorder Hisense's cool new RGB TV](https://mashable.com/article/april-3-hisense-ur9-tv-preorder-deal-free-canvas-tv) A [65-inch or larger TV](https://mashable.com/article/best-65-inch-plus-tvs) might be awesome for living rooms or family rec rooms, but you might want something smaller in a bedroom, kitchen, or if you live in an apartment. That's where the new 50-inch TV could be the best option. Plus, it's the least expensive size. ![the hisense canvasTV on a wall with other framed art](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI/images-2.fill.size_2000x1121.v1775490874.jpg) Credit: Hisense Hisense designed the CanvasTV to sit flush with your wall, like a painting or other framed artwork would. You get access to over 1,000 works of art to display on your TV when it's not in use with no need to sign up for an additional subscription. Of course, you can also use your own photos or artwork with either the USB port or by uploading them the Hisense Art Gallery App. * Related Stories * - [Best 65-inch+ TVs for watching in dark and bright rooms](https://mashable.com/roundup/best-65-inch-tvs-2026) - [What to look for when buying a TV, as told through this easy TV specs guide](https://mashable.com/article/tv-specs-explainer) - [What's the best time of year to buy a TV? 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Readable Markdown	The "S3XY" sign refers to four Tesla car models: Model S, 3, X and Y. ![Tesla launches 'S3XY' short shorts, breaks its website](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/008R7h5Oux7IiKZiUHDdVrj/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1623390075.png) Tesla short shorts are here, but most of the sizes are unavailable right now. Credit: Tesla Elon Musk wasn't kidding about launching Tesla shorts. Over the weekend, the Tesla CEO announced the new product on Twitter: Tesla short shorts with "S3XY" emblazoned on the back. They've proven so popular that the website [went down](https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1279868765212037120 "(opens in a new window)") at one point (as of publication time, it's working again). > [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1279867930289647617 "(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)") "Celebrate summer with Tesla Short Shorts," says the product description on [Tesla's website](https://shop.tesla.com/product/tesla-short-shorts "(opens in a new window)"). "Run like the wind or entertain like Liberace with our red satin and gold trim design. Relax poolside or lounge indoors year-round with our limited-edition Tesla Short Shorts, featuring our signature Tesla logo in front with “S3XY” across the back. Enjoy exceptional comfort from the closing bell." Mashable Light Speed * You May Also Like * * The shorts are part of a long-running joke aimed at Tesla shorters, that is, people who borrow and sell Tesla stock, hoping for a decline in price so they can buy it cheaper and make a profit. People who are short a particular stock are often loudly criticizing the company behind it, and Musk has been waging war against shorters — and [the SEC](https://mashable.com/article/elon-musk-sec-taunt/), which he considers somehow complicit in the campaign against Tesla — for years. > [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1278762916326649863 "(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)") Even the price of the shorts are a joke. They cost \$69.420, with the "420" being a reference to both weed and Musk's now-infamous tweet about [taking Tesla private](https://mashable.com/article/elon-musk-tesla-private-stock-tweet/) at \$420 a share, which has gotten him in a lot of trouble with the SEC. In any case, the shorts have apparently proven to be quite popular. Right now, they're only available in XL, with all other sizes being sold out. ![Stan Schroeder](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/authors/00CbVhBRGwkeD0ePVTmvt7h/image.fill.size_100x100.v1667472843.png) Senior Editor Stan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything. ![Mashable Potato](https://mashable.com/images/seamless-keep-scrolling.png) Alongside the use of CAPTCHA's, this new texting scam is even harder to detect by automated software. ![Photo of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07bEPrGbZobJuN1suQFxE4a/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1775499205.jpg) Credit: Howard Schnapp/Newsday RM via Getty Images If you got a [sketchy text last year about an unpaid toll or parking ticket](https://mashable.com/article/states-see-surge-dmv-scam-texts), you weren't alone. Those DMV and [E-ZPass](https://mashable.com/article/ezpass-scam-texts-fastrak-how-to-spot) phishing scams swept across the country in 2025, targeting drivers in states like California, Florida, and New York with fraudulent messages designed to scare people into handing over their personal and financial information. Now the scammers are back, and they've upgraded their approach. In the latest iteration of this scam, consumers receive a text message warning them they are receiving a "final notice" for a traffic violation, warning them to make an urgent payment, and pointing them to a QR code for payment. According to a [new report from BleepingComputer](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/traffic-violation-scams-switch-to-qr-codes-in-new-phishing-texts/ "(opens in a new window)"), a wave of these traffic violation phishing texts is making the rounds across at least nine states: California, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. Mashable also found evidence that scammers are targeting people in Georgia as well. This time, instead of a simple link, the messages include an image of a fake official court notice and a QR code. The notice is dressed up in convincing legal language, warning recipients that their vehicle is the subject of an outstanding violation and that the matter has entered "formal enforcement stage." Scan the QR code, it instructs, to settle your unpaid balance. That balance, in every case that BleepingComputer documented, is \$6.99 — a small enough amount that plenty of people won't think twice about paying it. Scanning the code takes victims through a CAPTCHA before depositing them on a fake DMV site designed to harvest names, addresses, phone numbers, and credit card information. The stolen data can then be used for identity theft, financial fraud, or sold to other bad actors. The previous version of the scam, [which we covered last year](https://mashable.com/article/states-see-surge-dmv-scam-texts), relied on clickable links that security software could more easily flag. The embedded images on top of the added CAPTCHA make it harder for automated systems and security researchers to catch. The Illinois Department of Transportation issued an alert this past March warning residents that texts claiming recipients owe money for traffic tickets, tolls, or other fines are not legitimate messages from the state. That warning echoes what DMV agencies in New York and elsewhere have said repeatedly: state agencies do not use text messages to collect payments or request personal information. Most recently, California Attorney General Rob Bonta [issued a press release](https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/pay-you%E2%80%99re-trouble-attorney-general-bonta-warns-californians-court-notice-scams "(opens in a new window)") warning Californians about the scam. > [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https://twitter.com/AGRobBonta/status/2038757779356438595 "(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)") > [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https://twitter.com/SefenechHenokTV/status/2039293912834015744 "(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)") ## What to do if you receive a traffic violation notice by text The [rule here hasn't changed](https://mashable.com/article/ezpass-scam-texts-fastrak-how-to-spot), even if the scam has. If you get an unsolicited text about an unpaid fine, traffic violation, or court case, regardless of how official it looks, don't scan anything, don't click anything, and don't pay anything. Contact your local traffic court or state DMV for information about any outstanding violations or fines, which will typically arrive by mail. Finally, you can report suspected phishing scams to the [FTC](https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ "(opens in a new window)") or the FBI's [Internet Crime Complaint Center](https://www.ic3.gov/ "(opens in a new window)"). You can ignore the text message or delete it. Have a story to share about a scam or security breach that impacted you? Tell us about it. Email [\[email protected\]](https://mashable.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#81f2f4e3ece8f2f2e8eeeff2c1ece0f2e9e0e3ede4afe2eeec "(opens in a new window)") with the subject line "Safety Net" or use [this form](https://mashable.com/article/safety-net-reader-submit)***. Someone from Mashable will get in touch.* ![Headshot of a Black man](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/authors/03tgQJc7HbwhuDaGMuSAh8J/image.fill.size_100x100.v1673717191.jpg) Assistant Editor, General Assignments Chance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and Mother Jones. In his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and greatly enjoys Detroit sports. If you have any tips or want to talk shop about the Lions, you can reach out to him on Bluesky [@offbrandchance.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/offbrandchance.bsky.social "(opens in a new window)") or by email at [\[email protected\]](https://mashable.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a1c2c9c0cfc2c48fd5ced6cfd2c4cfc5e1dbc8c7c7ccc4c5c8c08fc2cecc "(opens in a new window)"). ![Mashable Potato](https://mashable.com/images/seamless-keep-scrolling.png) The company has baked its AI assistant into everything from Word to Windows, but it's apparently only for fun. ![In this photo illustration, a Microsoft Copilot logo is seen displayed on a smartphone with a Microsoft logo in the background](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02NY3BcKQaRcqdkkvYHJ1uq/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1775490443.jpg) Credit: Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images [Microsoft](https://mashable.com/category/microsoft) has positioned Copilot as a serious tool that can be used as an all-purpose digital assistant, even introducing a new class of laptops: [Copilot+ PCs](https://mashable.com/article/what-is-a-copilot-plus-pc). But within [Microsoft's updated Copilot terms of service](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/for-individuals/termsofuse "(opens in a new window)") — effective October 24, 2025 — is a line that should give pause to anyone using the company's AI assistant for anything more consequential than sorting a list. The fine print reads: "Copilot is for entertainment purposes only. It can make mistakes, and it may not work as intended. Don't rely on Copilot for important advice. Use Copilot at your own risk." The terms go further, noting that Microsoft makes no warranty that Copilot's responses won't infringe on someone else's rights, and that users are "solely responsible" if they choose to publish or share anything the AI produces. The company also reserves the right to limit, suspend, or permanently revoke access to Copilot at any time, without notice, for any reason it sees fit. To be fair, most major AI companies include similar hedging language in their terms — acknowledging that their [models hallucinate](https://mashable.com/article/openai-gpt-5-hallucinates-less-system-card-data), get things wrong, and shouldn't be treated as authoritative sources. But "entertainment purposes only" is a notably stark framing for a product Microsoft has [aggressively](https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-screwed-up-windows-11-copilot "(opens in a new window)") positioned as a productivity tool and integrated across its entire Office and Windows suite. The updated terms also added language covering Copilot Actions, Copilot Labs, and shopping experiences — and clarified that when you ask Copilot to take actions on your behalf, you're solely responsible for whatever happens as a result. So: use it to brainstorm, sure. But think twice before using it as a therapist. ![Headshot of a Black man](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/authors/03tgQJc7HbwhuDaGMuSAh8J/image.fill.size_100x100.v1673717191.jpg) Assistant Editor, General Assignments Chance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and Mother Jones. In his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and greatly enjoys Detroit sports. If you have any tips or want to talk shop about the Lions, you can reach out to him on Bluesky [@offbrandchance.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/offbrandchance.bsky.social "(opens in a new window)") or by email at [\[email protected\]](https://mashable.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#47242f26292422693328302934222923073d2e21212a22232e266924282a "(opens in a new window)"). ![Mashable Potato](https://mashable.com/images/seamless-keep-scrolling.png) The smallest CanvasTV to date, yes, but sometimes smaller is better. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. ![the Hisense CanvasTV mounted to a white wall in a home](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1775490873.jpg) Credit: Hisense Your TV no longer has to look like a void black rectangle when you turn it off. Instead, you can turn it into a framed piece of art with the Hisense CanvasTV. The brand just launched a new size that's perfect for a bedroom, kitchen, or studio apartment. Credit: Hisense \$1,299.99 at Amazon Joining its 55, 65, 75, and 85-inch comrades, the new [50-inch Hisense CanvasTV](https://zdcs.link/QOjElM?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=50-inch+Hisense+CanvasTV&object_type=article&object_uuid=03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI&short_url=QOjElM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fapril-6-hisense-50-inch-canvas-tv-launch&session_uuid=ed1bf0eb-8456-4475-87e1-29f295cabb0f&view_instance_uuid=32341be4-fd18-4e3a-b532-d98440973b3c "(opens in a new window)") is the smallest option available. It's also the cheapest, coming with a price tag of \$1,299.99. When you're not streaming your favorite shows, the TV transforms into a piece of framed artwork. The Hisense CanvasTV comes with a magnetic teak frame, but you're able to easily change the frame's vibe by getting the walnut or white finish option separately. A [65-inch or larger TV](https://mashable.com/article/best-65-inch-plus-tvs) might be awesome for living rooms or family rec rooms, but you might want something smaller in a bedroom, kitchen, or if you live in an apartment. That's where the new 50-inch TV could be the best option. Plus, it's the least expensive size. ![the hisense canvasTV on a wall with other framed art](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03qwzWhss9q7O5YHc5wubVI/images-2.fill.size_2000x1121.v1775490874.jpg) Credit: Hisense Hisense designed the CanvasTV to sit flush with your wall, like a painting or other framed artwork would. You get access to over 1,000 works of art to display on your TV when it's not in use with no need to sign up for an additional subscription. Of course, you can also use your own photos or artwork with either the USB port or by uploading them the Hisense Art Gallery App. If you're in the market for a TV that doesn't scream "blank TV" when it's not in use, the Hisense CanvasTV is a great option and now it comes in a great 50-inch size. ![Mashable Image](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/defaults/fallback-thumbnail.fill.size_100x100.1.png) Contributor Lauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. When she’s not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three. ![Mashable Potato](https://mashable.com/images/seamless-keep-scrolling.png)
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