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The Pentagon is developing alternatives to Anthropic, report says

After their dramatic falling-out, it doesn't seem as though Anthropic and the Pentagon are getting back together.

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TechCrunch

The Pentagon is developing alternatives to Anthropic, report says

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Engadget

The Dune: Part Three trailer introduces Robert Pattinson's villainous new character

1 hour ago

Engadget

The Dune: Part Three trailer introduces Robert Pattinson's villainous new character

Engadget

Arizona attorney general sues Kalshi on illegal gambling charges

1 hour ago

Engadget

Arizona attorney general sues Kalshi on illegal gambling charges

TechCrunch

BuzzFeed debuts AI slop apps in bid for new revenue

BuzzFeed unveiled new AI-powered social apps at SXSW, but its demos drew muted reactions.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

BuzzFeed debuts AI slop apps in bid for new revenue

Ars Technica

Researchers disclose vulnerabilities in IP KVMs from four manufacturers

Internet-exposed devices that give BIOS-level access" What could possibly go wrong"

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

Researchers disclose vulnerabilities in IP KVMs from four manufacturers

Engadget

Fortnite will return to Google's Play Store globally on March 19

1 hour ago

Engadget

Fortnite will return to Google's Play Store globally on March 19

Engadget

YouTube and FIFA partner up for the 2026 World Cup

1 hour ago

Engadget

YouTube and FIFA partner up for the 2026 World Cup

Engadget

GPT-5.4 mini brings some of the smarts of OpenAI's latest model to ChatGPT Free and Go users

1 hour ago

Engadget

GPT-5.4 mini brings some of the smarts of OpenAI's latest model to ChatGPT Free and Go users

Engadget

Switch 2 software update adds 'Handheld Mode Boost' for your old games

1 hour ago

Engadget

Switch 2 software update adds 'Handheld Mode Boost' for your old games

WIRED

Dyson’s New PencilWash Is Here

The debut follows the release of Dyson’s newest robot vacuum and a larger wet cleaner last week.

1 hour ago

WIRED

Dyson’s New PencilWash Is Here

TechCrunch

Google’s data center power playbook comes into focus

Google has long procured clean power for its operations and data centers, but recent deals show the company is changing tactics.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Google’s data center power playbook comes into focus

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Ars Technica

Gamers react with overwhelming disgust to DLSS 5's generative AI glow-ups

Nvidia's next frame-gen tech goes way beyond upscaling, and not in a good way

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Gamers react with overwhelming disgust to DLSS 5's generative AI glow-ups

TechCrunch

Google's Personal Intelligence feature is expanding to all US users

Personal Intelligence allows Google's AI assistant to tap into your Google ecosystem, such as Gmail and Google Photos, to provide more tailored responses.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Google's Personal Intelligence feature is expanding to all US users

TechCrunch

OpenAI expands government footprint with AWS deal, report says

OpenAI has reportedly signed a partnership with AWS to sell its AI systems to the U.S. government for classified and unclassified work, marking an expansion beyond its Pentagon deal last month.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

OpenAI expands government footprint with AWS deal, report says

Ars Technica

A large meteor is visible from much of Ohio and parts of neighboring states

Meteor's fiery passage through the atmosphere was captured by a space-based lightning mapper.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

A large meteor is visible from much of Ohio and parts of neighboring states

TechCrunch

AI's 'boys' club' could widen the wealth gap for women, says Rana el Kaliouby

AI investor Rana el Kaliouby warns that if women are shut out of AI funding and leadership, the consequences will be grim.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

AI's 'boys' club' could widen the wealth gap for women, says Rana el Kaliouby

Ars Technica

Switch 2's new "Handheld Mode Boost" can run original Switch games at 1080p

Switch games running at 720p can look worse on the Switch 2's 1080p display.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

Switch 2's new "Handheld Mode Boost" can run original Switch games at 1080p

Ars Technica

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: Private and performant

If you want to spend $1,300 on a phone, it might as well be this one.

4 hours ago

Ars Technica

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: Private and performant

Ars Technica

Firefighting drones head to Aspen—can they suppress a blaze before humans arrive?

Seneca's drones carry foam, fly at night, and don't need an on-site pilot.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

Firefighting drones head to Aspen—can they suppress a blaze before humans arrive?

WIRED

Skylight’s Calendar 2 Review: Its Best Digital Calendar Yet

Skylight’s popular digital calendar gets its Goldilocks size. But like with the Calendar Max before it, you have to prepare your family for a full conversion to keep it useful.

6 hours ago

WIRED

Skylight’s Calendar 2 Review: Its Best Digital Calendar Yet

WIRED

What Are Gravel Running Shoes? (2026)

This new-ish hybrid between trail runners and road runners is designed for less technical terrain and the occasional road run.

7 hours ago

WIRED

What Are Gravel Running Shoes? (2026)

WIRED

How to Set Up Your Own NAS Server for Backups and Content Streaming

A home network-attached storage (NAS) server is ideal for backups, content streaming, and more. It could even save you money in the long run.

8 hours ago

WIRED

How to Set Up Your Own NAS Server for Backups and Content Streaming

WIRED

Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the Web

Customer conversations with chatbots can include contact information and personal details that make it easier for scammers to launch phishing attacks and commit fraud.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the Web

WIRED

Two Literal Crypto Bros Built a Real Estate Empire. Then the Homes Started to Fall Apart

In 2019, two Canadian brothers blew into Detroit with an irresistible pitch: For $50, almost anyone could become a property owner. When houses decayed and the city intervened, the blame games began.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Two Literal Crypto Bros Built a Real Estate Empire. Then the Homes Started to Fall Apart