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WIRED

The US and Mexico Announce They’re Teaming Up Against Drones

The new joint operation uses laser-based technology capable of detecting, tracking, and disabling commercial drones linked to human and drug trafficking.

40 minutes ago

WIRED

The US and Mexico Announce They’re Teaming Up Against Drones

WIRED

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Review: Same as Before, but for More Money

Samsung is resting on its laurels with the midrange S26 FE, with an unwelcome price bump and only a new processor to show for it.

55 minutes ago

WIRED

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Review: Same as Before, but for More Money

WIRED

OpenAI Wants to Know if an AI Industry Slowdown Would Even Be Legal

AI leaders worry antitrust law could stand in the way of what they view as an increasingly urgent push to coordinate a slowdown in AI development.

10 hours ago

WIRED

OpenAI Wants to Know if an AI Industry Slowdown Would Even Be Legal

Engadget

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: How these XL phones compete

Apple or Samsung? It really comes down to which ecosystem you prefer.

10 hours ago

Engadget

iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: How these XL phones compete

Engadget

CA governor signs 'landmark' laws on youth use of social media and AI chatbots

They're aimed at protecting minors, but the rules are not universally supported.

11 hours ago

Engadget

CA governor signs 'landmark' laws on youth use of social media and AI chatbots

TechCrunch

Thrive Capital led VCs into pro sports ownership; Collaborative Fund just upped that play

Collaborative Fund just bought into D.C. United and its stadium, with firm founder Craig Shapiro pitching it as a way to showcase for the firm's startups.

11 hours ago

TechCrunch

Thrive Capital led VCs into pro sports ownership; Collaborative Fund just upped that play

Ars Technica

Boy developed "toasted skin" condition from using a laptop every day

Laptops don't usually get hot enough to burn—but they can still be harmful.

11 hours ago

Ars Technica

Boy developed "toasted skin" condition from using a laptop every day

TechCrunch

Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia will grow an astounding 70% next year

Nvidia has its finger in every pie, and sees another year of plenty in its future, Jensen Huang says. But, he insists, its deals are not circular.

12 hours ago

TechCrunch

Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia will grow an astounding 70% next year

TechCrunch

Mark Wahlberg is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and he wants to talk about your work, not his

Mark Wahlberg joins Bruce K. Lee at Disrupt to discuss investing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, wellness, and building businesses.

12 hours ago

TechCrunch

Mark Wahlberg is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and he wants to talk about your work, not his

Engadget

Anthropic caught scientists using Claude to further biological weapon research

Anthropic produced an extensive collection of case studies covering the ways its current AI models have been misused.

12 hours ago

Engadget

Anthropic caught scientists using Claude to further biological weapon research

TechCrunch

OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand

The company said Pro subscriptions put the most strain on its systems, so it's pausing sign-ups while adding more capacity.

12 hours ago

TechCrunch

OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand

TechCrunch

Anthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek

A new report released Thursday by Anthropic alleges persistent distillation attacks by China-based AI companies, which have escalated in recent months as competition in the space has intensified.

12 hours ago

TechCrunch

Anthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek

Ars Technica

LinkedIn beats "BrowserGate" lawsuits over scanning users' Chrome extensions

Judge tosses lawsuits, says plaintiffs didn't allege any real privacy violation.

13 hours ago

Ars Technica

LinkedIn beats "BrowserGate" lawsuits over scanning users' Chrome extensions

Engadget

Meta is testing Community Notes in Latin America. Fact checkers are worried.

The company is suggesting that its work with traditional fact checkers could come to an end.

13 hours ago

Engadget

Meta is testing Community Notes in Latin America. Fact checkers are worried.

Engadget

Don't buy the 'regular' AirPods 5

The first time you need to adjust volume, you'll wish you'd spent that extra $20.

13 hours ago

Engadget

Don't buy the 'regular' AirPods 5

WIRED

August 2026 Was the Hottest Month Ever Recorded: Copernicus Data

While the strengthening El Niño helped boost temperatures, climate change is the main culprit for making August so hot.

13 hours ago

WIRED

August 2026 Was the Hottest Month Ever Recorded: Copernicus Data

Ars Technica

Europe will go it alone on Venus mission after NASA yanks radar instrument

Europe is looking inward, and perhaps to China, as the White House tries to cancel some NASA partnerships.

14 hours ago

Ars Technica

Europe will go it alone on Venus mission after NASA yanks radar instrument

Ars Technica

Android can now securely migrate your logins between password managers

App support is slim right now, but Google says more are coming.

15 hours ago

Ars Technica

Android can now securely migrate your logins between password managers

TechCrunch

Proxima Fusion bets €140M on a critical fusion ingredient dominated by Asian suppliers

Proxima Fusion said Wednesday it plans to build a €140 million ($162.6 million) factory to produce fusion-grade high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tape, which will provide the startup with key component to its reactor design.

15 hours ago

TechCrunch

Proxima Fusion bets €140M on a critical fusion ingredient dominated by Asian suppliers

Engadget

A native Gemini app is finally available for Windows PCs

There's a keyboard shortcut to open it up, just like the Mac version.

15 hours ago

Engadget

A native Gemini app is finally available for Windows PCs

Ars Technica

Physicist does the math on Star Trek’s “Picard maneuver”

The trick from Next Generation would be even more effective in real life.

16 hours ago

Ars Technica

Physicist does the math on Star Trek’s “Picard maneuver”

Ars Technica

China’s drone supremacy shows in airlifting bodies and food after Nepal flood disaster

DJI drones that already supply Mount Everest camps assist Nepal’s flood relief.

17 hours ago

Ars Technica

China’s drone supremacy shows in airlifting bodies and food after Nepal flood disaster

WIRED

Which iPhone 18 Model Should You Buy?

Apple’s new folding iPhone Duo is finally here, alongside refreshed Pro models. Our primer has all the details you need to choose the iPhone 18 that’s right for you.

17 hours ago

WIRED

Which iPhone 18 Model Should You Buy?

WIRED

Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): 12+ Models Tested Over 3 Years

Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.

17 hours ago

WIRED

Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): 12+ Models Tested Over 3 Years