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Meta is adding AI chatbot-focused parental controls to Instagram

19 minutes ago

Engadget

Meta is adding AI chatbot-focused parental controls to Instagram

TechCrunch

Meta previews new parental controls for its AI experiences

Meta on Friday previewed its upcoming parental control features for teens' conversations with AI characters on its platforms. The features, which will be rolled out next year, include the ability to block certain characters and monitor conversation topics. Starting in the coming months, parents will ...

19 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Meta previews new parental controls for its AI experiences

WIRED

The Bourbon Industry Is in Turmoil. Could Tech Provide the Shot It Needs?

The software-driven approach pioneered by a new Kentucky distillery runs counter to the low-tech methods of whiskey's old guard. Its mix of data and automation might help pave a way forward.

19 minutes ago

WIRED

The Bourbon Industry Is in Turmoil. Could Tech Provide the Shot It Needs?

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ByteDance’s Other AI Chatbot Is Quietly Gaining Traction Around the World

ByteDance is paying for ads and partnering with influencers to promote its AI chatbot app Cici in countries like the UK, Mexico, and Indonesia.

49 minutes ago

WIRED

ByteDance’s Other AI Chatbot Is Quietly Gaining Traction Around the World

Engadget

The best Android phones for 2025

1 hour ago

Engadget

The best Android phones for 2025

WIRED

How to See Comet Lemmon This October

This long-duration comet will make its closest approach to Earth this fall, before disappearing into the outer solar system for another 1,000 years.

1 hour ago

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How to See Comet Lemmon This October

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WIRED

Lelo Switch Review: Dual-Ended Vibrator

A dual-ended vibrator means double the fun.

2 hours ago

WIRED

Lelo Switch Review: Dual-Ended Vibrator

TechCrunch

Reddit expands its AI-powered search to five new languages

Reddit announced Thursday that it is expanding its AI-powered search experience to five new languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. With this expansion, the feature is now available in countries like Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, Mexico, and Italy. Users who have set one of these ...

6 hours ago

TechCrunch

Reddit expands its AI-powered search to five new languages

TechCrunch

OpenAI pauses Sora video generations of Martin Luther King Jr.

OpenAI is pausing AI video generations of Martin Luther King at the request of the late civil rights activists' estate.

6 hours ago

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OpenAI pauses Sora video generations of Martin Luther King Jr.

TechCrunch

Defunct electric aircraft startup Lilium's tech lives on over at Archer

Archer prevailed in a competitive bidding process that included Ambitious Air Mobility Group and U.S. based Joby Aviation.

9 hours ago

TechCrunch

Defunct electric aircraft startup Lilium's tech lives on over at Archer

Engadget

Moderators call for AI controls after Reddit Answers suggests heroin for pain relief

11 hours ago

Engadget

Moderators call for AI controls after Reddit Answers suggests heroin for pain relief

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Waymo will also drive for DoorDash in Phoenix

12 hours ago

Engadget

Waymo will also drive for DoorDash in Phoenix

Ars Technica

AI-powered features begin creeping deeper into the bedrock of Windows 11

Copilot expands with an emphasis on creating and editing files, voice input.

13 hours ago

Ars Technica

AI-powered features begin creeping deeper into the bedrock of Windows 11

WIRED

Why the F5 Hack Created an ‘Imminent Threat’ for Thousands of Networks

Networking software company F5 disclosed a long-term breach of its systems this week. The fallout could be severe.

13 hours ago

WIRED

Why the F5 Hack Created an ‘Imminent Threat’ for Thousands of Networks

Ars Technica

Nation-state hackers deliver malware from “bulletproof” blockchains

Malicious payloads stored on Ethereum and BNB blockchains are immune to takedowns.

13 hours ago

Ars Technica

Nation-state hackers deliver malware from “bulletproof” blockchains

Engadget

Meta is shutting down its desktop Messenger app

13 hours ago

Engadget

Meta is shutting down its desktop Messenger app

Ars Technica

Ars Live recap: Is the AI bubble about to pop? Ed Zitron weighs in.

Despite connection hiccups, we covered OpenAI's finances, nuclear power, and Sam Altman.

13 hours ago

Ars Technica

Ars Live recap: Is the AI bubble about to pop? Ed Zitron weighs in.

Engadget

Google's Ask Photos feature isn't available in Texas and Illinois

14 hours ago

Engadget

Google's Ask Photos feature isn't available in Texas and Illinois

Ars Technica

OnePlus unveils OxygenOS 16 update with deep Gemini integration

Does your phone even have a Mind Space?

14 hours ago

Ars Technica

OnePlus unveils OxygenOS 16 update with deep Gemini integration

TechCrunch

Waymo dips its wheels back into delivery, this time with DoorDash

Waymo has spent the past several years scaling up its robotaxi business. The partnership with DoorDash could mark a return to delivery.

14 hours ago

TechCrunch

Waymo dips its wheels back into delivery, this time with DoorDash

Ars Technica

Sony tells SCOTUS that people accused of piracy aren’t “innocent grandmothers”

Music companies want ISPs to terminate repeat infringers or pay big damages.

14 hours ago

Ars Technica

Sony tells SCOTUS that people accused of piracy aren’t “innocent grandmothers”

TechCrunch

Kayak launches an 'AI Mode' for travel questions, search, and bookings

Kayak is bringing AI directly to its main platform with a new “AI Mode” that lets travelers research, plan, and book trips through a built-in chatbot.

14 hours ago

TechCrunch

Kayak launches an 'AI Mode' for travel questions, search, and bookings

Ars Technica

Apple TV and Peacock bundle starts at $15/month, available on Oct. 20

The bundle starts at $15/month, compared to $21/month if purchased separately.

15 hours ago

Ars Technica

Apple TV and Peacock bundle starts at $15/month, available on Oct. 20

WIRED

The 45 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (October 2025)

40 Acres, The Cabin in the Woods, and Barbarian are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.

15 hours ago

WIRED

The 45 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (October 2025)