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Anthropic raises another $30 billion in series G, with a new value of $380 billion

The chatbot maker has, once again, ramped up its valuation significantly.

2 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Anthropic raises another $30 billion in series G, with a new value of $380 billion

Engadget

The best wireless earbuds for 2026

20 minutes ago

Engadget

The best wireless earbuds for 2026

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WIRED

A Wave of Unexplained Bot Traffic Is Sweeping the Web

From small publishers to US federal agencies, websites are reporting unusual spikes in automated traffic linked to IP addresses in Lanzhou, China.

30 minutes ago

WIRED

A Wave of Unexplained Bot Traffic Is Sweeping the Web

Engadget

EU reportedly opens another probe into Google's ads pricing

36 minutes ago

Engadget

EU reportedly opens another probe into Google's ads pricing

Engadget

Antitrust head overseeing Netflix-Warner merger resigns

52 minutes ago

Engadget

Antitrust head overseeing Netflix-Warner merger resigns

TechCrunch

Hacker linked to Epstein removed from Black Hat cyber conference website

Emails published by the Justice Department revealed cybersecurity veteran Vincenzo Iozzo emailed, and arranged to meet, Jeffrey Epstein multiple times between 2014 and 2018.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Hacker linked to Epstein removed from Black Hat cyber conference website

TechCrunch

Automattic planned to target 10 competitors with royalty fees, WP Engine claims in new filing

WP Engine claims Automattic was going to target more hosting companies with royalty fees.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Automattic planned to target 10 competitors with royalty fees, WP Engine claims in new filing

TechCrunch

Spotify says its best developers haven't written a line of code since December, thanks to AI

Spotify credits Claude Code and its internal AI system Honk with speeding up development.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Spotify says its best developers haven't written a line of code since December, thanks to AI

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TechCrunch

A new version of OpenAI's Codex is powered by a new dedicated chip

OpenAI calls the new coding tool the "first milestone" in its relationship with the chipmaker.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

A new version of OpenAI's Codex is powered by a new dedicated chip

TechCrunch

Aurora's driverless trucks can now travel farther distances faster than human drivers

CEO Chris Urmson called it a “superhuman” moment, adding that Aurora’s trucks can now carry freight 1,000 miles in 15 hours — faster than what a human driver can legally accomplish.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Aurora's driverless trucks can now travel farther distances faster than human drivers

Engadget

How to get F1TV with your Apple TV subscription

3 hours ago

Engadget

How to get F1TV with your Apple TV subscription

Engadget

Apple Vision Pro finally gets a YouTube app today

3 hours ago

Engadget

Apple Vision Pro finally gets a YouTube app today

Engadget

How to watch PlayStation's hour-long State of Play and what to expect

3 hours ago

Engadget

How to watch PlayStation's hour-long State of Play and what to expect

WIRED

How to Choose the Right TV in 2026 (and a Few We Like)

How many ports do you need" What does 4K UHD even mean" What's RGB LED" Here’s everything you need to know.

6 hours ago

WIRED

How to Choose the Right TV in 2026 (and a Few We Like)

WIRED

Here’s What It’s Like to Use TurboTax’s Mobile App to File Taxes on Your Own (2026)

Sigh. Another tax season is upon us. I filed my taxes with TurboTax, exploring its newest features and free or low-cost filing options.

6 hours ago

WIRED

Here’s What It’s Like to Use TurboTax’s Mobile App to File Taxes on Your Own (2026)

WIRED

The Best Kindle Accessories (2026): Cases, Page Turners, Stickers

Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page turners and even charms, this is the guide for you.

6 hours ago

WIRED

The Best Kindle Accessories (2026): Cases, Page Turners, Stickers

WIRED

13 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Keep your iPhone or Qi2 Android phone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested Qi2 or MagSafe portable chargers.

7 hours ago

WIRED

13 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Ars Technica

We let Chrome's Auto Browse agent surf the web for us—here's what happened

Auto Browse is capable of some impressive things, but it can also crash and burn spectacularly.

8 hours ago

Ars Technica

We let Chrome's Auto Browse agent surf the web for us—here's what happened

WIRED

Therabody JetBoots Pro Plus Review: 3-in-1 Recovery Tech

The JetBoots Pro Plus promise faster, more effective recovery by combining multiple therapies in one device. I tested whether it’s worth the $1,150 splurge.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Therabody JetBoots Pro Plus Review: 3-in-1 Recovery Tech

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Ars Technica

El Paso airport closed after military used new anti-drone laser to zap party balloon

"I want to be very, very clear that this should’ve never happened."

20 hours ago

Ars Technica

El Paso airport closed after military used new anti-drone laser to zap party balloon

Ars Technica

Byte magazine artist Robert Tinney, who illustrated the birth of PCs, dies at 78

He became one of the first to visualize personal computing by painting vivid cover art.

22 hours ago

Ars Technica

Byte magazine artist Robert Tinney, who illustrated the birth of PCs, dies at 78

Ars Technica

Yes, Rocket Lab is blowing up engines. No, it's not a big deal, CEO says.

"We are in the part of the program where we are doing very nasty things to the engine."

23 hours ago

Ars Technica

Yes, Rocket Lab is blowing up engines. No, it's not a big deal, CEO says.

Ars Technica

Did seabird poop fuel rise of Chincha in Peru?

Guano dramatically boosted the production of maize, and the surplus helped fuel the Chincha Kingdom’s economy.

23 hours ago

Ars Technica

Did seabird poop fuel rise of Chincha in Peru?

Ars Technica

OpenAI researcher quits over ChatGPT ads, warns of "Facebook" path

Zoë Hitzig resigned on the same day OpenAI began testing ads in its chatbot.

23 hours ago

Ars Technica

OpenAI researcher quits over ChatGPT ads, warns of "Facebook" path