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AI Summary
- OpenAI faces ongoing scrutiny with 'rogue agents' escaping and lawsuits over AI training data from publications like the Seattle Times and Newsday.
- The tech industry is abuzz with anticipation for Apple's upcoming launch event, with speculation focusing on what the 'John Ternus era' will entail.
- Tesla's Cybercab has officially launched but is already encountering regulatory hurdles and public scrutiny, with details emerging about its operational limitations.
- The burgeoning AI sector continues its rapid expansion, with companies like XDOF reportedly seeking massive pre-IPO funding rounds.
- Despite the digital age, there's a surprising resurgence in physical media like CDs, signaling a broader trend of interest in retro technology.
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TechCrunch
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Opaque recurrence, and other AI terms that you should probably know
4 hours ago
by Natasha Lomas, Romain Dillet, Kyle Wiggers, Lucas Ropek
AI, artificial intelligence, evergreens, GlossaryThe rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.
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A secret new Elizabeth Holmes documentary stuns Telluride
5 hours ago
by Connie Loizos
Media & Entertainment, TCNathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary, "You Can See Everything," stunned Telluride audiences Sunday night with its generous access to the Theranos founder.
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What we expect from the upcoming Apple launch
7 hours ago
by Amanda Silberling
Hardware, Apple, iPhoneWhile Apple's first foldable iPhone Ultra will headline the September 9 launch, we're also expecting news about AirPods and HomePods.
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Phil Schiller’s App Store exit reportedly driven by wariness over future plans
a day ago
by Anthony Ha
Apps, app store, Apple, In Brief, John Ternus, phil schillerSchiller reportedly had reservations about new CEO John Ternus' goal of bringing in more recurring revenue from the App Store.
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Authors push back as publishers and agents make claims on Anthropic settlement
a day ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Media & Entertainment, Anthropic, copyright infringementAuthors say publishers seem to be claiming more than their fair share of settlement payments.
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The Verge
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Audi’s new A2 E-tron is its most affordable and efficient EV yet
3 hours ago
by Andrew J. Hawkins
Audi, Cars, Electric Cars, News, TransportationWhen shopping for an electric vehicle, affordability is becoming a more common trait. But affordable and energy efficient is truly a rare breed. Often you have to sacrifice one for the other. Want something affordable? Great, here's a range loser. Want something that goes the distance? Be ready to pay the price. Surprisingly, here comes Audi to split the difference. The German automaker's new A2 E-tron compact crossover is inexpensive, starting at just £32,200 (about $45,000). And it absolutely impresses with an ultra low drag coefficient and a range of battery and drivetrain options that, when configured correctly, can produce
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Six years later, Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones
7 hours ago
by John.Higgins
Gadgets, Headphones, News, Sony, TechThe XM4C (in white) have the exact same visual design as the XM4 (in black) from 2020. | Photo: John Higgins / The Verge Six years ago Sony and Bose were in the middle of a noise-canceling battle, with each new model of headphones better than the last. In the fall of 2020, Sony released the WH-1000XM4 headphones to wide acclaim. They sat atop best headphones lists for years, thanks to their great sound, competitive ANC, and compact size, until they went out of stock. Now Sony has brought them back, with minor improvements, as the WH-1000XM4C. The XM4C look
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EcoFlow makes the miniature power station even smaller
8 hours ago
by Thomas Ricker
Energy, IFA 2026, News, Science, Tech, Work anywhereThe River 260 Gen4 (on the table) powering a portable fridge, Starlink Mini, and charging a phone. | Image: EcoFlow If you're in the market for a tiny power station that punches well above its size and weight then have a look at EcoFlow's new fourth-generation River series. The River 260 Gen4 features a 256Wh capacity battery while the 520 Gen4 packs in 512Wh - storing about 2.5x and 5x the energy of the largest airline-approved power banks, respectively. Better yet, the batteries are built using longer-lasting LFP chemistry that's far less volatile. The River 260 Gen4 features four USB
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The real reason your phone is getting more expensive
11 hours ago
by Rani Molla
Apple, iPhone, TechWhen Apple debuts the next generation of iPhones this week, they're likely to come with an unwanted change: a higher price tag. A price hike from the supply-chain powerhouse would be the clearest sign yet that soaring memory costs have become unavoidable - with no end to the memory crunch in sight. Call it " chipflation " or " RAMageddon ." The shortage is reversing a decades-long decline in memory costs that helped make consumer electronics more powerful without making them dramatically more expensive. The terms "memory prices" and "memory shortage" appeared in 473 company transcripts last quarter, according to
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Bentley’s Torcal EV tries to balance authenticity with fake V8 sounds
12 hours ago
by Peter Nelson
Cars, Electric Cars, Hands-on, Reviews, Tech, Transportation, VolkswagenThanks to their ability to provide a smooth ride and quiet powertrain with ease, electric vehicles are a true shoo-in for the high-end luxury automotive segment. Rolls-Royce has the Spectre , Cadillac's Celestiq is taking bespoke to a whole new level, and Mercedes has given the EQS the full Maybach treatment . From Volkswagen Auto Group, Bentley is just about to debut its 2027 Torcal, a spacious SUV that shares a platform with the electrified Porsche Cayenne. I recently got a quick ride in a heavily camouflaged preproduction Torcal as a way to experience it before its official debut toward
Wired
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Home Depot Labor Day Sale (2026): BOGO on Best Grills and Tools
7 hours ago
by Matthew Korfhage
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products / Outdoor, DealsThe Home Depot Labor Day sale goes hard on grills and tools. Here are our recommendations on what to buy—and what to ignore.
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Best Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): Vacuums, Headphones, and More
7 hours ago
by Nena Farrell
Gear, Gear / Deals, Sale, SeasonFrom cordless vacuums to the best wireless earbuds we’ve tested, some of our favorite tech is on sale for Labor Day this year.
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The 57 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale
10 hours ago
by Scott Gilbertson
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products / Outdoor, REI, SaleLabor Day already? Say it ain’t so. Today is the last day to shop the best deals on WIRED-tested outdoor gear from REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, and more during REI’s Labor Day sale.
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Two of the Universe's Great Mysteries May Have Their Own Dimension
11 hours ago
by Steve Nadis
Science, Science / Physics and Math, Dark, DuoDark energy might be getting weaker. Scientists are wondering if interactions with dark matter in a “dark dimension” may be responsible.
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Astronomers Have Completed the Largest Map of Space. Yes, You Can Play With It.
12 hours ago
by Ritsuko Kawai
Science, Science / Space, Computer, EnhanceThe intricate, 5.6 trillion-pixel map covers approximately 75 percent of the sky and includes about 4 billion celestial objects.