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Employees at Google and OpenAI support Anthropic's Pentagon stand in open letter

While Anthropic has an existing partnership with the Pentagon, the AI company has remained firm that its technology not be used for mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weaponry.

16 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Employees at Google and OpenAI support Anthropic's Pentagon stand in open letter

Ars Technica

And the award for the most improved EV goes to... the 2026 Toyota bZ

Toyota's small electric SUV is much-revised, much more efficient, and much better.

26 minutes ago

Ars Technica

And the award for the most improved EV goes to... the 2026 Toyota bZ

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WIRED

Wall Street Has AI Psychosis

A “thought experiment” about the impacts of AI sent stocks tumbling earlier this week. It’s probably going to keep happening.

40 minutes ago

WIRED

Wall Street Has AI Psychosis

Engadget

Celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with this Game Boy-shaped music player

53 minutes ago

Engadget

Celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with this Game Boy-shaped music player

Engadget

Pokémon Winds and Waves are coming to Switch 2 in 2027

1 hour ago

Engadget

Pokémon Winds and Waves are coming to Switch 2 in 2027

Ars Technica

Netflix cedes Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount: “No longer financially attractive”

Netflix shares jumped following the announcement.

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

Netflix cedes Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount: “No longer financially attractive”

Ars Technica

NASA shakes up its Artemis program to speed up lunar return

"Launching SLS every three and a half years or so is not a recipe for success."

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

NASA shakes up its Artemis program to speed up lunar return

TechCrunch

Spotify is rolling out Audiobook Charts

Similar to the streaming giant's Music and Podcast Charts, the Audiobook Charts will be updated weekly and highlight the top audiobooks overall and by genre

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Spotify is rolling out Audiobook Charts

Engadget

Engadget Podcast: Xbox's leadership shakeup and Samsung's Galaxy S26

1 hour ago

Engadget

Engadget Podcast: Xbox's leadership shakeup and Samsung's Galaxy S26

TechCrunch

After Zomato, Deepinder Goyal returns with a $54M brain-monitoring bet

Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal's new wearable startup Temple has raised $54 million in a friends-and-family round at a post-money valuation of about $190 million.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

After Zomato, Deepinder Goyal returns with a $54M brain-monitoring bet

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Ars Technica

How to downgrade from macOS 26 Tahoe on a new Mac

Most new Macs can still be downgraded with few downsides. Here's what to know.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

How to downgrade from macOS 26 Tahoe on a new Mac

TechCrunch

OpenAI raises $110B in one of the largest private funding rounds in history

The new funding consists of a $50 billion investment from Amazon as well as $30 billion each from Nvidia and SoftBank, against a $730 billion valuation.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

OpenAI raises $110B in one of the largest private funding rounds in history

TechCrunch

Memory shortage could cause the biggest dip in smartphone shipments in over a decade

IDC says phone makers will ship only 1.12 billion smartphones as compared to 1.26 billion last year.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Memory shortage could cause the biggest dip in smartphone shipments in over a decade

Ars Technica

Apple says it has "a big week ahead." Here's what we expect to see.

Apple is taking an "ain't broke/don't fix" approach to most of its gadgets.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

Apple says it has "a big week ahead." Here's what we expect to see.

TechCrunch

South Korea opens the door to let Google Maps operate fully

After years of appeals, Google has finally won approval to export high-precision geographic information out of South Korea and provide proper Google Maps services in the country, including walking and real-time driving directions.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

South Korea opens the door to let Google Maps operate fully

Engadget

A cheap MacBook is the perfect way for Apple to win over Windows users

3 hours ago

Engadget

A cheap MacBook is the perfect way for Apple to win over Windows users

Engadget

Ultrahuman’s new Pro ring comes with 15 days battery life

4 hours ago

Engadget

Ultrahuman’s new Pro ring comes with 15 days battery life

Ars Technica

Rocket Report: Vulcan "many months" from flying; Falcon 9 extends reuse milestone

"As the original architect of Vector’s vision, it’s deeply meaningful to bring these assets home."

4 hours ago

Ars Technica

Rocket Report: Vulcan "many months" from flying; Falcon 9 extends reuse milestone

WIRED

Aktiia Hilo Blood Pressure Monitor Review: Cuffless BP Tracking

The Aktiia Hilo Blood Pressure Monitor is the first cuffless monitor to be cleared by the FDA. It’s discreet, highly accurate, and simple to use

4 hours ago

WIRED

Aktiia Hilo Blood Pressure Monitor Review: Cuffless BP Tracking

WIRED

Huxe Will Give You a Personalized, Daily Audio Summary Powered by AI

The app reads your email inbox and your meeting calendar, then gives you a short audio summary. It can help you spend less time scrolling, but of course, there are privacy drawbacks to consider.

4 hours ago

WIRED

Huxe Will Give You a Personalized, Daily Audio Summary Powered by AI

WIRED

‘Love Is Blind’ Embraces the Manosphere

A show that started as an earnest if messy quest for love is now simply a mirror to the hell of modern dating.

5 hours ago

WIRED

‘Love Is Blind’ Embraces the Manosphere

Engadget

OpenAI will notify authorities of credible threats after Canada mass shooter's second account was discovered

5 hours ago

Engadget

OpenAI will notify authorities of credible threats after Canada mass shooter's second account was discovered

WIRED

Tin Can Is a Dumb Phone for Kids. Can Someone Teach Them How to Use It?

With its twirly cord and landline-like features, the Tin Can is giving kids a crash course in phone etiquette. For example: Talk!

5 hours ago

WIRED

Tin Can Is a Dumb Phone for Kids. Can Someone Teach Them How to Use It?

WIRED

Best Red Light Therapy for Hair Growth: WIRED-Approved (2026)

After 16 weeks of daily use, our WIRED testers saw visible hair regrowth with these red light therapy devices.

6 hours ago

WIRED

Best Red Light Therapy for Hair Growth: WIRED-Approved (2026)