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The billionaires made a promise &8212; now some want out

In 2010, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates launched a disarmingly simple campaign they called the Giving Pledge: a public commitment, open to the world's wealthiest people, to give away more than half their fortune during their lifetime or upon their death. The moment seemed to call for it. Tech was minting ...

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The billionaires made a promise &8212; now some want out

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Netflix’s ‘Frankenstein’ wins three Oscars, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ wins two

“Frankenstein” won for Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling, while “KPop Demon Hunters” won for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

3 hours ago

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Netflix’s ‘Frankenstein’ wins three Oscars, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ wins two

TechCrunch

Google, Accel India accelerator chooses 5 startups and none are 'AI wrappers'

Google and Accel say about 70% of AI startup pitches tied to India were "wrappers" as they reviewed more than 4,000 applications for their Atoms cohort.

5 hours ago

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Google, Accel India accelerator chooses 5 startups and none are 'AI wrappers'

TechCrunch

ByteDance reportedly pauses global launch of its Seedance 2.0 video generator

The company is reportedly delaying the launch as its engineers and lawyers work to avert further legal issues.

8 hours ago

TechCrunch

ByteDance reportedly pauses global launch of its Seedance 2.0 video generator

TechCrunch

Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks

AI chatbots have been linked to suicides for years. Now one lawyer says they are showing up in mass casualty cases too, and the technology is moving faster than the safeguards.

11 hours ago

TechCrunch

Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks

Engadget

Arc Raiders replaced some of its AI-generated voice lines, using professional actors instead

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Engadget

Arc Raiders replaced some of its AI-generated voice lines, using professional actors instead

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Unacademy to be acquired by upGrad in share-swap deal as India’s edtech sector consolidates

The deal comes after Unacademy’s valuation plunged from $3.5B to under $500M, as India’s once-booming edtech sector struggles.

12 hours ago

TechCrunch

Unacademy to be acquired by upGrad in share-swap deal as India’s edtech sector consolidates

Ars Technica

An engineering thesis disguised as a coupe: A history of the Honda Prelude

Technology like four-wheel steering and variable valve timing debuted in the Prelude.

18 hours ago

Ars Technica

An engineering thesis disguised as a coupe: A history of the Honda Prelude

WIRED

Brompton Electric T-Line Folding Electric Bicycle Review: Pocket-Sized Pedal Power

Brompton's latest folding electric bicycle is beautiful, genuinely portable, and doesn't quite go fast enough.

18 hours ago

WIRED

Brompton Electric T-Line Folding Electric Bicycle Review: Pocket-Sized Pedal Power

WIRED

This At-Home Hair Growth System Just Dropped in Price

Our favorite red light therapy device for hair growth just dropped in price. Grab it while it lasts.

18 hours ago

WIRED

This At-Home Hair Growth System Just Dropped in Price

WIRED

iGarden M1 Pro Max 100 Review: A Sports Car for Your Pool

iGarden's new pool-cleaning robot pairs sporty design with a long runtime, though there are a few quirks.

19 hours ago

WIRED

iGarden M1 Pro Max 100 Review: A Sports Car for Your Pool

WIRED

A New Study Details How Cats Almost Always Land on Their Feet

The secret to this acrobatic skill lies in an extremely flexible part of the spine that allows cats to twist in the air and land safely.

20 hours ago

WIRED

A New Study Details How Cats Almost Always Land on Their Feet

Engadget

ByteDance has reportedly suspended the global rollout of its new AI video generator

1 day ago

Engadget

ByteDance has reportedly suspended the global rollout of its new AI video generator

Engadget

Spotify’s new Taste Profile feature lets users fine-tune their algorithm’s recommendations

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Engadget

Spotify’s new Taste Profile feature lets users fine-tune their algorithm’s recommendations

Engadget

What to read this weekend: Locked in with The Iron Garden Sutra

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Engadget

What to read this weekend: Locked in with The Iron Garden Sutra

Engadget

Digg shuts down for a 'hard reset' because it was flooded with bots

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Engadget

Digg shuts down for a 'hard reset' because it was flooded with bots

WIRED

How to Buy Used or Refurbished Electronics (2026)

Save money and reduce your carbon footprint with these tips to snag the best deals on quality refurbished and used electronics.

1 day ago

WIRED

How to Buy Used or Refurbished Electronics (2026)

WIRED

You Can Approximate Pi by Dropping Needles on the Floor

Who needs a supercomputer when you can calculate pi with a box of sewing needles?

1 day ago

WIRED

You Can Approximate Pi by Dropping Needles on the Floor

Engadget

Ball x Pit on mobile, Piece by Piece x2 and other new indie games worth checking out

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Engadget

Ball x Pit on mobile, Piece by Piece x2 and other new indie games worth checking out

Ars Technica

Staff complain that xAI is flailing because of constant upheaval

Staff complain that the constant upheaval is destroying morale.

1 day ago

Ars Technica

Staff complain that xAI is flailing because of constant upheaval

Ars Technica

Woman sneezes out maggots after fly larvae get trapped in her deviated septum

She made a full recovery, despite the maggots.

2 days ago

Ars Technica

Woman sneezes out maggots after fly larvae get trapped in her deviated septum

Ars Technica

Slay the Spire 2 is a bit too familiar for its own good

Early Access impressions: New characters shine, but it feels like we've done this before.

2 days ago

Ars Technica

Slay the Spire 2 is a bit too familiar for its own good

Ars Technica

Figuring out why AIs get flummoxed by some games

When winning depends on intuiting a mathematical function, AIs come up short.

2 days ago

Ars Technica

Figuring out why AIs get flummoxed by some games

Ars Technica

Google Fiber will be sold to private equity firm and merge with cable company

GFiber and Astound to merge with Alphabet selling majority stake to Stonepeak.

2 days ago

Ars Technica

Google Fiber will be sold to private equity firm and merge with cable company