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TechCrunch

Chinese automakers are following Tesla’s bet that robots are the next big profit machine

Technical progress has encouraged a new batch of companies to jump in on the promise of profits from humanoid robots. And they're all Chinese automakers.

4 hours ago

TechCrunch

Chinese automakers are following Tesla’s bet that robots are the next big profit machine

Engadget

How to use your old Android phone as a Wi-Fi extender

If your Wi-Fi signal is patchy at the far reaches of your house, this simple solution might be worth a try. Even better? It's completely free.

5 hours ago

Engadget

How to use your old Android phone as a Wi-Fi extender

TechCrunch

Is the best way to watch a movie on a pair of sunglasses?

Are XREAL's smart glasses the way of the future for home entertainment?

5 hours ago

TechCrunch

Is the best way to watch a movie on a pair of sunglasses?

Ars Technica

Court rules Kalshi sports bets aren't "swaps," just gambling with a different name

Kalshi can't evade Nevada gambling laws by calling bets "swaps," judges rule.

6 hours ago

Ars Technica

Court rules Kalshi sports bets aren't "swaps," just gambling with a different name

Engadget

20+ things you may have missed in the GTA 6 extended look

The GTA VI extended-look trailer is full of clues, if you know where to look.

6 hours ago

Engadget

20+ things you may have missed in the GTA 6 extended look

Ars Technica

Cities terminate Flock contracts at record pace in August

Cancellations have accelerated.

6 hours ago

Ars Technica

Cities terminate Flock contracts at record pace in August

TechCrunch

Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips

Neocloud Lambda has raised $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft. It's the latest in a string of loans, underscoring the high cost of the AI boom.

7 hours ago

TechCrunch

Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips

WIRED

Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE in Louisiana

The longtime far-right operator and troll, a UK citizen, is being held in ICE custody pending his removal from the United States.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE in Louisiana

TechCrunch

An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI

Given 10 benchmarks for specific misaligned behaviors, the automated systems were able to improve performance on every single one without degrading overall performance.

8 hours ago

TechCrunch

An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI

Engadget

Early leak of NVIDIA's DLSS 5 has an uncanny valley problem

People are grafting a pre-release version of DLSS 5 onto their favorite games with unspectacular results.

9 hours ago

Engadget

Early leak of NVIDIA's DLSS 5 has an uncanny valley problem

TechCrunch

Brave's browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases

The feature, announced this week, allows Brave's users to sign up for websites and other online services without having to share their personal email addresses.

9 hours ago

TechCrunch

Brave's browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases

Engadget

How long is a new Fire TV Stick actually supposed to last?

Fire TV Sticks can last for years, but how many? Here's how to know when support ends for your device and when to upgrade.

9 hours ago

Engadget

How long is a new Fire TV Stick actually supposed to last?

WIRED

Microsoft Teams Has Become a Haven for Scammers in China

Fraudsters are exploiting enterprise chat apps like Teams and Webex to trick Chinese victims into transferring large sums of money, fueling a wave of complaints.

9 hours ago

WIRED

Microsoft Teams Has Become a Haven for Scammers in China

TechCrunch

Open-weight AI companies are the Valley's hottest acquisition targets

There's a lot of capital pouring into the business of giving models away.

10 hours ago

TechCrunch

Open-weight AI companies are the Valley's hottest acquisition targets

Engadget

What's the difference between Dolby Atmos and lossless audio?

If you're seeing these labels in your music apps and wondering what they do, let this article walk you through how they work.

10 hours ago

Engadget

What's the difference between Dolby Atmos and lossless audio?

Engadget

There's a new Twitter in town, even though a judge has yet to rule on a trademark injunction

"The public square is open again, and definitely not affiliated with X in any way."

10 hours ago

Engadget

There's a new Twitter in town, even though a judge has yet to rule on a trademark injunction

Ars Technica

Our 10 favorite scenes from T2: Judgment Day

James Cameron's 1991 sci-fi blockbuster returns to theaters this weekend for its 35th anniversary.

11 hours ago

Ars Technica

Our 10 favorite scenes from T2: Judgment Day

Ars Technica

Meta makes AI glasses slightly less creepy with limit on nonconsensual recording

Meta fixes AI glasses to stop recording any time users cover up the safety light.

12 hours ago

Ars Technica

Meta makes AI glasses slightly less creepy with limit on nonconsensual recording

WIRED

AI Has Human Doctors Asking: What’s Left for Us?

A recent paper argues that AI is often better at doctoring than doctors. Guess who isn't thrilled.

13 hours ago

WIRED

AI Has Human Doctors Asking: What’s Left for Us?

WIRED

Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds

I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and here's my advice on how to find the right laptop for you.

16 hours ago

WIRED

Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds

Ars Technica

Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP

The group infected more than 1,000 organizations in a relentless supply-chain attack campaign.

17 hours ago

Ars Technica

Authorities arrest 2 alleged members of prolific hacking group TeamPCP

Ars Technica

Rocket Report: Europe splashes some cash on launch startups; Pallas-1 nears debut

"From here on, Starlink missions out of Florida will fly on Starship."

17 hours ago

Ars Technica

Rocket Report: Europe splashes some cash on launch startups; Pallas-1 nears debut

WIRED

He Scraped All of Their Art for AI. Now He’s Collaborating on a Tool to Help Them

The art portfolio platform Cara, designed for creators who don’t want their work used to train AI, has been under assault by trolls seizing and publishing its data.

17 hours ago

WIRED

He Scraped All of Their Art for AI. Now He’s Collaborating on a Tool to Help Them

WIRED

Inside Meta’s Push to Put Robots to Work in Data Centers

The company is testing robots that can swap cables, reset servers, and take on other tasks performed by technicians, fueling concerns among some workers that their jobs could be at risk.

17 hours ago

WIRED

Inside Meta’s Push to Put Robots to Work in Data Centers