METABLOKS / TECH

WIRED

The State-Led Crackdown on Grok and xAI Has Begun

At least 37 attorneys general for US states and territories are taking action against xAI after Grok generated a flood of nonconsensual sexual images of women and minors.

12 minutes ago

WIRED

The State-Led Crackdown on Grok and xAI Has Begun

WIRED

New Data Shows Robotaxis Competing on Price—and Speed

Research from the ride-hail aggregator Obi finds Waymo is starting to edge up on Uber and Lyft in San Francisco. Tesla, which operates a ride-hail service with human drivers, is winning the price wars.

16 minutes ago

WIRED

New Data Shows Robotaxis Competing on Price—and Speed

WIRED

Meta Is Blocking Links To ICE List on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

Users of Meta's social platforms can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.

29 minutes ago

WIRED

Meta Is Blocking Links To ICE List on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

WIRED

Best Walking Pad Deals: Save $150 and More (2026)

Whether you’re working from home or just trying to hit your step goals, these walking pad deals make it easy to move every day.

1 hour ago

WIRED

Best Walking Pad Deals: Save $150 and More (2026)

WIRED

Pornhub Will Block New UK Users Starting Next Week to Protest ‘Flawed’ ID Law

Only users who have already registered and completed age verification will be able to access the world's largest porn site.

2 hours ago

WIRED

Pornhub Will Block New UK Users Starting Next Week to Protest ‘Flawed’ ID Law

WIRED

The Best Ski Goggles, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2026)

From bluebird days to blizzards, WIRED tested the best ski goggles for all weather conditions.

5 hours ago

WIRED

The Best Ski Goggles, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2026)

TechCrunch

Google's more affordable AI Plus plan rolls out to all markets, including the U.S.

Gemini 3 Pro and other AI tools are now available globally through the Google AI Plus plan, which is $7.99 per month in the United States.

47 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Google's more affordable AI Plus plan rolls out to all markets, including the U.S.

TechCrunch

OpenAI launches Prism, a new AI workspace for scientists

OpenAI has launched a new scientific workspace program called Prism, which integrates AI into existing standards for composing research papers.

47 minutes ago

TechCrunch

OpenAI launches Prism, a new AI workspace for scientists

TechCrunch

The price gap between Waymo and Uber is narrowing

Data collected and analyzed by Obi suggest a shift is underway.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

The price gap between Waymo and Uber is narrowing

TechCrunch

If you live in the UK, you probably won't be able to visit Pornhub anymore

Pornhub parent company Aylo will restrict access from U.K. users, rather than comply with age verification mandates, which the company said it believes have not succeeded in promoting online safety.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

If you live in the UK, you probably won't be able to visit Pornhub anymore

TechCrunch

TikTok says it's still working to recover its U.S. infrastructure

TikTok says some of the glitches continue but it's making "significant progress" in recovering its U.S. infrastructure.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

TikTok says it's still working to recover its U.S. infrastructure

TechCrunch

WhatsApp is rolling out a new stricter security setting to protect users from cyber attacts

Days after Meta was sued over alleged false privacy claims surrounding its chat app WhatsApp, the company has rolled out a new setting to protect users against cyber attacks. The feature, called Strict Account Settings, adds restrictions like automatically blocking media and attachments from unknown ...

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

WhatsApp is rolling out a new stricter security setting to protect users from cyber attacts

The Verge

Engadget

TikTok settles to avoid major social media addiction lawsuit

8 minutes ago

Engadget

TikTok settles to avoid major social media addiction lawsuit

Engadget

Amazon Go and Fresh stores are closing as Amazon focuses on grocery delivery and Whole Foods

43 minutes ago

Engadget

Amazon Go and Fresh stores are closing as Amazon focuses on grocery delivery and Whole Foods

Engadget

OpenAI releases Prism, a Claude Code-like app for scientific research

47 minutes ago

Engadget

OpenAI releases Prism, a Claude Code-like app for scientific research

Engadget

Google AI Plus is now available in the US for $8 a month

47 minutes ago

Engadget

Google AI Plus is now available in the US for $8 a month

Engadget

Yahoo is adding generative AI to its search engine

1 hour ago

Engadget

Yahoo is adding generative AI to its search engine

Engadget

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Everything we think the company will unveil

1 hour ago

Engadget

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Everything we think the company will unveil

FastCompany

Ars Technica

“IG is a drug”: Internal messages may doom Meta at social media addiction trial

A loss could cost social media companies billions and force changes on platforms.

40 minutes ago

Ars Technica

“IG is a drug”: Internal messages may doom Meta at social media addiction trial

Ars Technica

Australian plumber is a YouTube sensation

Bruce of Drain Cleaning Australia wants everyone to share his deep abiding love for a free-flowing drain.

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

Australian plumber is a YouTube sensation

Ars Technica

AI Overviews gets upgraded to Gemini 3 with a dash of AI Mode

AI Overviews may get it right more often with the move to Gemini 3.

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

AI Overviews gets upgraded to Gemini 3 with a dash of AI Mode

Ars Technica

Volvo invented the three-point seat belt 67 years ago; now it has improved it

The EX60 senses a passenger's size and weight, determining how much force to use.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Volvo invented the three-point seat belt 67 years ago; now it has improved it

Ars Technica

Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

Apple renews certificates for old iOS versions to keep the lights on longer.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

Ars Technica

Why NASA, IMSA, and tech companies are teaming up on tech transfer

IMSA Labs will use the vast amount of race car data collected during a race to improve simulations.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

Why NASA, IMSA, and tech companies are teaming up on tech transfer