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TechCrunch

Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs $60M from Sequoia

Mecka AI collects and analyzes human motion data to train humanoid robots and other kinds of robots. The startup pays people to record everyday tasks.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs $60M from Sequoia

WIRED

The 28 Best Prime Day Tech Deals Will Expire Tonight

Never pay full price. Bag yourself some Prime Day tech deals on our favorite WIRED-tested gadgets before they disappear.

2 hours ago

WIRED

The 28 Best Prime Day Tech Deals Will Expire Tonight

TechCrunch

While VCs crowd into San Francisco, Endeavor Catalyst raises $320M for founders 'elsewhere'

Endeavor Catalyst just raised $320 million to keep backing founders outside Silicon Valley. Half the profits go back to the nonprofit that finds them.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

While VCs crowd into San Francisco, Endeavor Catalyst raises $320M for founders 'elsewhere'

Engadget

Rivian R2 owners can now put a live pet cam on their phone's lockscreen

Keep an eye on your furry, feathered or scaly friends when you leave the car.

2 hours ago

Engadget

Rivian R2 owners can now put a live pet cam on their phone's lockscreen

WIRED

Tropical Storm Isaias Set to Be First Atlantic Hurricane of 2026 Season

Tropical Storm Isaias is set to become the basin’s first hurricane of the season, bringing life-threatening rain and storm surge to the Gulf Coast.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Tropical Storm Isaias Set to Be First Atlantic Hurricane of 2026 Season

Ars Technica

“Software is over”: Bold AI developer takes aim at Adobe with open source clones

Opus-built Creative Cloud alternatives are ambitious, free, and nowhere near finished.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

“Software is over”: Bold AI developer takes aim at Adobe with open source clones

Engadget

The FCC proposes new mid-band spectrum auction and unlocking 800MHz for drones

The agency is doubling down on direct-to-device service.

3 hours ago

Engadget

The FCC proposes new mid-band spectrum auction and unlocking 800MHz for drones

WIRED

Shaq Got Hacked. Now He’s Pitching for a VPN

At a recent event for security firm NordVPN, NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal revealed that he got hacked—and warned the public about the need to “have control of their own information.”

3 hours ago

WIRED

Shaq Got Hacked. Now He’s Pitching for a VPN

WIRED

27 Best Prime Day Deals on Phone Accessories (2026)

Just bought a new phone or looking to enhance an existing one? Prime Day is the time to save on accessories like batteries, chargers, and more.

4 hours ago

WIRED

27 Best Prime Day Deals on Phone Accessories (2026)

WIRED

Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals: Save Big On a Dyson (2026)

I’ve compared cordless sticks, watched robot vacuums chase stains, and cleaned plenty of car crumbs. These discounts get my recommendation.

4 hours ago

WIRED

Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals: Save Big On a Dyson (2026)

TechCrunch

Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B valuation, launches AI agents for business users

The developer of Hermes Agent raised a $90 million Series B.

4 hours ago

TechCrunch

Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B valuation, launches AI agents for business users

WIRED

The Science Behind the Nobel-Winning Technology That Controls Neurons With Light

Optogenetics revolutionized neuroscience, but its origins come from an entirely brainless organism—an alga.

4 hours ago

WIRED

The Science Behind the Nobel-Winning Technology That Controls Neurons With Light

TechCrunch

Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11

Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents.

5 hours ago

TechCrunch

Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11

Ars Technica

PA measles outbreak tops 1,000 cases, largest since disease was eliminated

Pennsylvania reported 1,066 outbreak-linked cases on Wednesday.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

PA measles outbreak tops 1,000 cases, largest since disease was eliminated

Engadget

Here's what the $6,000 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box looks like

Honestly, a bit like an oversized Lego brick.

5 hours ago

Engadget

Here's what the $6,000 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box looks like

Ars Technica

TP-Link problems in US grow amid FCC router ban and four state lawsuits

TP-Link can't sell latest routers in US, still needs exemption from FCC ban.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

TP-Link problems in US grow amid FCC router ban and four state lawsuits

Engadget

Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box costs an eye-watering $6,000

It ships in November, if you can afford it.

5 hours ago

Engadget

Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box costs an eye-watering $6,000

Ars Technica

Chemistry Nobel goes to reactions like those that gave life a hand

Altering molecular handedness has implications for the origins of life.

6 hours ago

Ars Technica

Chemistry Nobel goes to reactions like those that gave life a hand

Engadget

Surface Laptop Ultra hands-on: A beautiful beast powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark

Yes, it's just a premium laptop. But it sure looks pretty.

6 hours ago

Engadget

Surface Laptop Ultra hands-on: A beautiful beast powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark

TechCrunch

Meta's Muse launches on iPad just a month after its mobile debut

Meta’s AI agent Muse is now available on iPad, just a month after its mobile debut, as the company rapidly expands the assistant’s reach and integrations.

6 hours ago

TechCrunch

Meta's Muse launches on iPad just a month after its mobile debut

Ars Technica

Pediatricians renew call to ban raw milk as anti-science rhetoric reigns

In renewed policy, pediatricians review the benefits of heating milk to kill germs.

7 hours ago

Ars Technica

Pediatricians renew call to ban raw milk as anti-science rhetoric reigns

TechCrunch

ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises

ChatGPT’s teen safeguards are meant to protect vulnerable users, but new testing found the chatbot continues encouraging engagement during crises and potentially encourages unhealthy relationships with the AI itself.

7 hours ago

TechCrunch

ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises

Ars Technica

Fraudster jailed for using 10K bots and AI songs to outstream Taylor Swift

Man gets 18 months for AI scheme stealing $8M in music streaming royalties.

7 hours ago

Ars Technica

Fraudster jailed for using 10K bots and AI songs to outstream Taylor Swift

Engadget

Disney+ will stream the Super Bowl, along with some Monday Night Football games

The big event will also air on ABC and ESPN.

7 hours ago

Engadget

Disney+ will stream the Super Bowl, along with some Monday Night Football games