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WIRED

The Best Artificial Christmas Trees, as Blind-Judged By Interior Designers

WIRED brought 10 of the most popular artificial Christmas trees into a studio and got three interior designers to pick the best through blind judging. For extra trimming, we checked in on how those trees fared once they were taken home and decorated.

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WIRED

The Best Artificial Christmas Trees, as Blind-Judged By Interior Designers

WIRED

AT&T Promo Codes and Bundle Deals: Save $50 in November

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.

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WIRED

AT&T Promo Codes and Bundle Deals: Save $50 in November

WIRED

The US Military Wants to Fix Its Own Equipment. Defense Contractors Are Trying to Shoot That Down

A push by military contractors could alter pending legislation that would have empowered servicemembers to repair equipment. Lobbyists are pitching a subscription service instead.

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WIRED

The US Military Wants to Fix Its Own Equipment. Defense Contractors Are Trying to Shoot That Down

WIRED

Jeff Bezos’ New AI Venture Quietly Acquired an Agentic Computing Startup

Project Prometheus has raised over $6 billion in funding and hired over 100 employees, a handful of whom joined through its acquisition of General Agents, according to records and sources.

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WIRED

Jeff Bezos’ New AI Venture Quietly Acquired an Agentic Computing Startup

WIRED

Amazon Workers Issue Warning About Company’s ‘All-Costs-Justified’ Approach to AI Development

Amazon Employees for Climate Justice says that over 1,000 workers have signed a petition raising “serious concerns” about the company’s “aggressive rollout” of artificial intelligence tools.

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WIRED

Amazon Workers Issue Warning About Company’s ‘All-Costs-Justified’ Approach to AI Development

WIRED

The Destruction of a Notorious Myanmar Scam Compound Appears to Have Been ‘Performative’

Myanmar’s military has been blowing up parts of the KK Park scam compound. Experts say the actions are likely for show.

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WIRED

The Destruction of a Notorious Myanmar Scam Compound Appears to Have Been ‘Performative’

TechCrunch

The future will be explained to you in Palo Alto

On Wednesday evening at PlayGround Global in Palo Alto, some very smart people who are building things you don't understand yet will explain what's coming. This is the final StrictlyVC event of 2025, and truly, the lineup is ridiculous. The series has traveled around the globe under the auspices of TechCrunch. ...

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The future will be explained to you in Palo Alto

TechCrunch

Here are the 49 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025

Last year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. How will 2025 compare?

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Here are the 49 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025

TechCrunch

JustiGuide wants to use AI to help people navigate the US immigration system

The startup uses AI to help immigrants understand the system, connect with lawyers, and reduce associated costs.

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JustiGuide wants to use AI to help people navigate the US immigration system

TechCrunch

OpenAI claims teen circumvented safety features before suicide that ChatGPT helped plan

In August, parents Matthew and Maria Raine sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, over their 16-year-old son Adam's suicide, accusing the company of wrongful death. On Tuesday, OpenAI responded to the lawsuit with a filing of its own, arguing that it shouldn't be held responsible for the teenager's death.

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TechCrunch

OpenAI claims teen circumvented safety features before suicide that ChatGPT helped plan

TechCrunch

Redwood Materials reportedly cuts 5% of staff after $350M raise

The battery recycling and cathode production company, founded by former Tesla CTO JB Straubel, has started using recycled battery materials to create energy storage solutions for AI data centers.

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TechCrunch

Redwood Materials reportedly cuts 5% of staff after $350M raise

TechCrunch

ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot

A timeline of ChatGPT product updates and releases, starting with the latest, which we’ve been updating throughout the year.

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TechCrunch

ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot

Engadget

The 7 best cordless vacuums for 2025

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Engadget

The 7 best cordless vacuums for 2025

Engadget

The best streaming deals: Save on Disney+ and Hulu, HBO Max, Apple TV+ and more

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The best streaming deals: Save on Disney+ and Hulu, HBO Max, Apple TV+ and more

Engadget

The best Nintendo Switch 2 games for 2025

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The best Nintendo Switch 2 games for 2025

Engadget

Netflix went down for some viewers after Stranger Things premiered

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Netflix went down for some viewers after Stranger Things premiered

Engadget

Sony teases the A7 V, its next flagship midrange camera

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Sony teases the A7 V, its next flagship midrange camera

Engadget

An indie studio says it's at risk of closure after Valve banned its game from Steam

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Engadget

An indie studio says it's at risk of closure after Valve banned its game from Steam

Ars Technica

OpenAI says dead teen violated TOS when he used ChatGPT to plan suicide

OpenAI’s response to teen suicide case is “disturbing,” lawyer says.

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Ars Technica

OpenAI says dead teen violated TOS when he used ChatGPT to plan suicide

Ars Technica

Russia’s Soyuz 5 will soon come alive. But will anyone want to fly on it?

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Western market for satellite launches dried up.

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Ars Technica

Russia’s Soyuz 5 will soon come alive. But will anyone want to fly on it?

Ars Technica

Vision Pro M5 review: It’s time for Apple to make some tough choices

A state of the union from someone who actually sort of uses the thing.

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Ars Technica

Vision Pro M5 review: It’s time for Apple to make some tough choices

Ars Technica

Crypto hoarders dump tokens as shares tumble

Several companies are selling crypto stockpiles in effort to fund share buybacks, shore up stock prices.

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Ars Technica

Crypto hoarders dump tokens as shares tumble

Ars Technica

Tech firm’s new CTO gets indicted; company then claims he was never CTO

Corvex named Brian Raymond as CTO days before indictment for illegal chip exports.

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Ars Technica

Tech firm’s new CTO gets indicted; company then claims he was never CTO

Ars Technica

Many genes associated with dog behavior influence human personalities, too

But the specific behaviors linked may be completely unrelated.

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Ars Technica

Many genes associated with dog behavior influence human personalities, too