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WIRED

BlipBlox After Dark Review: a Synthesizer for Everybody

The bubbly plastic BlipBlox After Dark synthesizer is funky, adorable, and a little bit confusing. I love making noises with it anyway.

32 minutes ago

WIRED

BlipBlox After Dark Review: a Synthesizer for Everybody

WIRED

Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei’s Death Sparks Revolt Among Kalshi Customers

How Kalshi decided to settle a market tied to Iran’s supreme leader prompted anger among traders who felt the rules weren’t clear.

1 hour ago

WIRED

Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei’s Death Sparks Revolt Among Kalshi Customers

Engadget

Starlink's next-gen satellite network could provide 150 Mbps speeds by end of next year

1 hour ago

Engadget

Starlink's next-gen satellite network could provide 150 Mbps speeds by end of next year

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TechCrunch

Users are ditching ChatGPT for Claude — here’s how to make the switch

Following controversies surrounding ChatGPT, many users are ditching the AI chatbot for Claude instead. Here's how to make the switch.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Users are ditching ChatGPT for Claude — here’s how to make the switch

Engadget

X adds ‘Paid Partnership’ labels so users can more easily identify ads

2 hours ago

Engadget

X adds ‘Paid Partnership’ labels so users can more easily identify ads

WIRED

Attacks on GPS Spike Amid US and Israeli War on Iran

New analysis shows that attacks on satellite navigation systems have impacted some 1,100 ships in the Middle East since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.

2 hours ago

WIRED

Attacks on GPS Spike Amid US and Israeli War on Iran

TechCrunch

Paramount+ and HBO Max to merge into one streaming service after WBD deal closes

Ellison reassured investors that HBO’s identity and creative vision as a studio would remain unchanged, stating, “Our viewpoint is HBO should stay HBO.”

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Paramount+ and HBO Max to merge into one streaming service after WBD deal closes

Engadget

iPad Air M4 vs. iPad Air M3: The few new things in Apple's midrange tablet

2 hours ago

Engadget

iPad Air M4 vs. iPad Air M3: The few new things in Apple's midrange tablet

Engadget

The Analogue Pocket will be back in stock this week, but there's a tariff-related price increase

2 hours ago

Engadget

The Analogue Pocket will be back in stock this week, but there's a tariff-related price increase

Ars Technica

Charter gets FCC permission to buy Cox and become largest ISP in the US

FCC rejects protests because Charter and Cox don't compete directly in most places.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Charter gets FCC permission to buy Cox and become largest ISP in the US

Engadget

The Supreme Court doesn't care if you want to copyright your AI-generated art

3 hours ago

Engadget

The Supreme Court doesn't care if you want to copyright your AI-generated art

TechCrunch

Tech workers urge DOD, Congress to withdraw Anthropic label as a supply-chain risk

Tech workers have signed an open letter urging the Department of Defense to withdraw its designation of Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" and instead to settle the matter quietly.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

Tech workers urge DOD, Congress to withdraw Anthropic label as a supply-chain risk

Engadget

Nintendo just announced an Indie World Showcase for tomorrow at 9AM ET

4 hours ago

Engadget

Nintendo just announced an Indie World Showcase for tomorrow at 9AM ET

TechCrunch

X adds 'Paid Partnership' labels so creators can ditch the hashtags

The new labels comply with regulations and allow creators to be more transparent with their followers.

4 hours ago

TechCrunch

X adds 'Paid Partnership' labels so creators can ditch the hashtags

Ars Technica

Iowa county adopts strict zoning rules for data centers, but residents still worry

Though the rules are among the strictest in the US, locals say they aren't enough.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

Iowa county adopts strict zoning rules for data centers, but residents still worry

TechCrunch

A married founder duo's company, 14.ai, is replacing customer support teams at startups

14.ai also launched a consumer brand to understand how much AI can handle customer support tasks.

5 hours ago

TechCrunch

A married founder duo's company, 14.ai, is replacing customer support teams at startups

TechCrunch

Apple speeds up the iPad Air with an M4 upgrade, starting at $599

Apple refreshes the iPad Air with the M4 chip and more memory to make it better for AI use cases.

6 hours ago

TechCrunch

Apple speeds up the iPad Air with an M4 upgrade, starting at $599

Ars Technica

$599 M4 iPad Air is a lot like the old one, but with a substantial RAM boost

Unexpected RAM upgrade is the highlight of an otherwise straightforward refresh.

6 hours ago

Ars Technica

$599 M4 iPad Air is a lot like the old one, but with a substantial RAM boost

WIRED

Apple Gives the iPad Air a Small Power Boost

The iPad Air enjoys a relatively modest update with the M4 chip and 12 gigabytes of RAM.

6 hours ago

WIRED

Apple Gives the iPad Air a Small Power Boost

Ars Technica

Apple's new iPhone 17e has an A19 chip, MagSafe, and 256GB of storage for $599

New just-the-basics phone replaces the year-old iPhone 16e at the same price.

6 hours ago

Ars Technica

Apple's new iPhone 17e has an A19 chip, MagSafe, and 256GB of storage for $599

WIRED

Apple’s Budget iPhone 17e Gets a MagSafe Upgrade

Building on the iPhone 16e from 2025, Apple’s latest iPhone has a few noteworthy upgrades with the same $599 price.

7 hours ago

WIRED

Apple’s Budget iPhone 17e Gets a MagSafe Upgrade

Ars Technica

It's almost a station wagon: The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, driven

Despite the Toyota platform, there's plenty of Subaru DNA in this one.

7 hours ago

Ars Technica

It's almost a station wagon: The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, driven

WIRED

Best AirPods (2026): Which Apple Headphones Should You Buy?

From the AirPods Pro to the AirPods Max, these are the best headphones for your iPhone and beyond.

9 hours ago

WIRED

Best AirPods (2026): Which Apple Headphones Should You Buy?

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Ars Technica

AMD Ryzen AI 400 chips will bring newer CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs to AM5 desktops

First wave of Ryzen AI desktop CPUs targets business PCs rather than DIYers.

13 hours ago

Ars Technica

AMD Ryzen AI 400 chips will bring newer CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs to AM5 desktops