METABLOKS / TECH

WIRED

OpenAI Abandons ‘io’ Branding for Its AI Hardware

A court filing in a trademark lawsuit reveals OpenAI won't use the name “io” for its AI hardware device, which isn't expected to ship until 2027.

2 hours ago

WIRED

OpenAI Abandons ‘io’ Branding for Its AI Hardware

WIRED

Meta Goes to Trial in a New Mexico Child Safety Case. Here’s What’s at Stake

Attorney general Raúl Torrez is accusing the tech giant of failing to protect minors on Facebook and Instagram.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Meta Goes to Trial in a New Mexico Child Safety Case. Here’s What’s at Stake

WIRED

Need a Splashy Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift? Try This Dessert Box

I tried Boarderie’s new sweets-only board, which ships overnight, to see if it’s impressive enough for your valentine.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Need a Splashy Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift? Try This Dessert Box

WIRED

Save $100 On Our Favorite Home Printer

The Epson ET-2980 is a great value at its full price, and the discount sweetens the deal.

13 hours ago

WIRED

Save $100 On Our Favorite Home Printer

WIRED

Ferrari’s New Jony Ive–Designed EV Is Swathed in Glass and Aluminum

We got a peek at the interior of Ferrari’s new Luce electric car, which was dreamed up by famed ex-Apple designer and his firm, LoveFrom. It looks and feels a whole lot like an Apple product.

19 hours ago

WIRED

Ferrari’s New Jony Ive–Designed EV Is Swathed in Glass and Aluminum

WIRED

Best Ebike Locks (2026): Kryptonite, Litelok, Abus, Hiplok

These are our favorite ebike locks for every ride, including the best bike locks designed to thwart angle grinders.

19 hours ago

WIRED

Best Ebike Locks (2026): Kryptonite, Litelok, Abus, Hiplok

TechCrunch

The first signs of burnout are coming from the people who embrace AI the most

Because employees could do more, work began bleeding into lunch breaks and late evenings. The employees' to-do lists expanded to fill every hour that AI freed up, and then kept going.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

The first signs of burnout are coming from the people who embrace AI the most

TechCrunch

Tem raises $75M to remake electricity markets using AI

Tem has built a transaction engine that relies on AI to cut costs. Lightspeed led the round to help the startup expand to the U.S. and Australia.

5 hours ago

TechCrunch

Tem raises $75M to remake electricity markets using AI

TechCrunch

India makes Aadhaar more ubiquitous, but critics say security and privacy concerns remain

India's Aadhaar is moving into wallets, hotels and policing through a new app. Critics say that amid the broader Aadhaar rollout, it's unclear how data shared through the new app would prevent breaches or leaks.

5 hours ago

TechCrunch

India makes Aadhaar more ubiquitous, but critics say security and privacy concerns remain

TechCrunch

Waymo is testing driverless robotaxis in Nashville

This is the typical next step before it launches a commercial service.

9 hours ago

TechCrunch

Waymo is testing driverless robotaxis in Nashville

TechCrunch

MrBeast's company buys Gen Z-focused fintech app Step

YouTube megastar MrBeast announced on Monday that his company, Beast Industries, is buying Step, a teen-focused banking app.

10 hours ago

TechCrunch

MrBeast's company buys Gen Z-focused fintech app Step

TechCrunch

Bluesky finally adds drafts

The move comes as Bluesky’s competitors, X and Threads, have long supported drafts.

10 hours ago

TechCrunch

Bluesky finally adds drafts

The Verge

Engadget

The best E Ink tablets for 2026

13 minutes ago

Engadget

The best E Ink tablets for 2026

Engadget

DOJ may face investigation for pressuring Apple, Google to remove apps for tracking ICE agents

10 hours ago

Engadget

DOJ may face investigation for pressuring Apple, Google to remove apps for tracking ICE agents

Engadget

Olympics 2026: How to watch, full schedule of events, and everything else you need to know about the Winter Games

12 hours ago

Engadget

Olympics 2026: How to watch, full schedule of events, and everything else you need to know about the Winter Games

Engadget

OpenAI starts testing ads in ChatGPT

12 hours ago

Engadget

OpenAI starts testing ads in ChatGPT

Engadget

Here's how to disable Ring's creepy Search Party feature

13 hours ago

Engadget

Here's how to disable Ring's creepy Search Party feature

Engadget

YouTube TV launches curated subscription packages this week

15 hours ago

Engadget

YouTube TV launches curated subscription packages this week

FastCompany

Ars Technica

No humans allowed: This new space-based MMO is designed exclusively for AI agents

SpaceMolt envisions a world where AI plays with itself and the humans just watch.

11 hours ago

Ars Technica

No humans allowed: This new space-based MMO is designed exclusively for AI agents

Ars Technica

Google experiments with locking YouTube Music lyrics behind paywall

After a lengthy test, YouTube Music is making lyrics a premium feature.

11 hours ago

Ars Technica

Google experiments with locking YouTube Music lyrics behind paywall

Ars Technica

Discord faces backlash over age checks after data breach exposed 70,000 IDs

Discord to block adult content unless users verify ages with selfies or IDs.

12 hours ago

Ars Technica

Discord faces backlash over age checks after data breach exposed 70,000 IDs

Ars Technica

NIH head, still angry about COVID, wants a second scientific revolution

Can we pander to MAHA, re-litigate COVID, and improve science at the same time?

13 hours ago

Ars Technica

NIH head, still angry about COVID, wants a second scientific revolution

Ars Technica

Disclosure Day Super Bowl trailer: Could it be... aliens?

Bonus: Mandalorian and Grogu 30-second spot shows duo being pulled through the snow by Tauntauns.

14 hours ago

Ars Technica

Disclosure Day Super Bowl trailer: Could it be... aliens?

Ars Technica

Ive and Newson bring old-school charm to Ferrari's first EV interior

Analogue dials, aluminum switches, and plenty of buttons for the Ferrari Luce.

16 hours ago

Ars Technica

Ive and Newson bring old-school charm to Ferrari's first EV interior