METABLOKS / TECH

WIRED

The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess

A US surveillance program that lets the FBI view Americans’ communications without a warrant is up for renewal. A new bill aims to address mounting lawmaker concerns—with smoke and mirrors.

1 hour ago

WIRED

The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess

WIRED

Apple's Next CEO Needs to Launch a Killer AI Product

Tim Cook was a great CEO, but he didn’t crack AI. It’s job number 1 for John Ternus.

1 hour ago

WIRED

Apple's Next CEO Needs to Launch a Killer AI Product

WIRED

Dyson PencilVac Review (2026): Limited but Handy

Dyson’s newest stick vacuum has a fresh, streamlined look and some limitations. But I still keep reaching for it.

4 hours ago

WIRED

Dyson PencilVac Review (2026): Limited but Handy

WIRED

The Best Cordless Vacuums for Your Whole House (2026)

Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums.

4 hours ago

WIRED

The Best Cordless Vacuums for Your Whole House (2026)

WIRED

VMax New V4 Electric Scooter Review: Unleash the Beast

VMax's new electric scooter has a secret menu that lets you unlock the top speed and engage cruise control.

5 hours ago

WIRED

VMax New V4 Electric Scooter Review: Unleash the Beast

WIRED

They Wanted to Join Raya. They’ve Been on the Waiting List for Years

Getting into Raya, the exclusive members-only dating app, has become nearly impossible for some. We met people who have waited as long as two, five, and even seven years to join.

5 hours ago

WIRED

They Wanted to Join Raya. They’ve Been on the Waiting List for Years

TechCrunch

Nuclear startup X-energy raises $1B in data center-driven IPO

Amazon-backed X-energy was able to raise around 20% more money in its IPO as demand for nuclear power surges.

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TechCrunch

Nuclear startup X-energy raises $1B in data center-driven IPO

TechCrunch

Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps

Researchers have found a new case where government authorities used a fake Android app to plant spyware on a target’s phone. The company that allegedly developed the spyware was not previously known to sell this type of software.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps

TechCrunch

Nothing introduces an AI-powered dictation tool

Nothing's new on-device dictation tool supports over 100 languages.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Nothing introduces an AI-powered dictation tool

TechCrunch

DeepSeek previews new AI model that 'closes the gap' with frontier models

DeepSeek says both models are more efficient and performant than DeepSeek V3.2 due to architectural improvements, and have almost "closed the gap" with current leading models, both open and closed, on reasoning benchmarks.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

DeepSeek previews new AI model that 'closes the gap' with frontier models

TechCrunch

In another wild turn for AI chips, Meta signs deal for millions of Amazon AI CPUs

Meta has commandeered a big chunk of Amazon's homegrown CPUs (not GPUs) for AI agentic workloads, signaling that a new kind of chip race has begun.

4 hours ago

TechCrunch

In another wild turn for AI chips, Meta signs deal for millions of Amazon AI CPUs

TechCrunch

Porsche is adding an all-electric Cayenne coupe to its lineup

Porsche will start selling the Cayenne Coupe Electric in late summer.

12 hours ago

TechCrunch

Porsche is adding an all-electric Cayenne coupe to its lineup

The Verge

Engadget

Engadget Podcast: Tim Cook’s Apple era and what lies ahead for John Ternus

4 hours ago

Engadget

Engadget Podcast: Tim Cook’s Apple era and what lies ahead for John Ternus

Engadget

DeepSeek promises its new AI model has 'world-class' reasoning

4 hours ago

Engadget

DeepSeek promises its new AI model has 'world-class' reasoning

Engadget

The Morning After: Polymarket and a hairdryer

5 hours ago

Engadget

The Morning After: Polymarket and a hairdryer

Engadget

Porsche's new Cayenne Turbo Coupé Electric can do 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds

7 hours ago

Engadget

Porsche's new Cayenne Turbo Coupé Electric can do 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds

Engadget

US soldier arrested for allegedly making over $400,000 on Polymarket with classified Maduro information

14 hours ago

Engadget

US soldier arrested for allegedly making over $400,000 on Polymarket with classified Maduro information

Engadget

Claude can now connect to lifestyle apps like Spotify, Instacart and AllTrails

17 hours ago

Engadget

Claude can now connect to lifestyle apps like Spotify, Instacart and AllTrails

FastCompany

Ars Technica

Man faces 5 years in prison for using AI to fake sighting of runaway wolf

Beloved wolf gripped the nation after burrowing out of the zoo.

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

Man faces 5 years in prison for using AI to fake sighting of runaway wolf

Ars Technica

Well, this is embarrassing: The Lunar Gateway's primary modules are corroded

"Preliminary findings indicate that the issue likely results from a combination of factors."

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

Well, this is embarrassing: The Lunar Gateway's primary modules are corroded

Ars Technica

As electric aspirations fade, Porsche sells its stake in Bugatti

Porsche's stake in Bugatti and Rimac Group have been sold to private equity.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

As electric aspirations fade, Porsche sells its stake in Bugatti

Ars Technica

Six things I'll remember when I think about Tim Cook's version of Apple

Under Cook, Apple became hugely successful, if not always surprising.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Six things I'll remember when I think about Tim Cook's version of Apple

Ars Technica

Visitors to this private space station won't be wearing shorts and T-shirts

Can you wear white after Labor Day if your destination is Earth orbit?

18 hours ago

Ars Technica

Visitors to this private space station won't be wearing shorts and T-shirts

Ars Technica

Carbon nanotube wiring gets closer to competing with copper

While this material degrades over time, it could point to better ones.

19 hours ago

Ars Technica

Carbon nanotube wiring gets closer to competing with copper