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TechCrunch
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AI chip startup Etched defies skeptics, hits $10.3B valuation from big-name investors
an hour ago
by Julie Bort
TC, Startups, Hardware, AI, AI chips, etchedEtched, founded by three Harvard dropouts, has created new chips and memory components that speed up inference on any AI model -- no GPUs required, it says.
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Edtech platform raises $4.5M to help teach students how to vibe code
an hour ago
by Dominic-Madori Davis
Startups, Venture, EdTechImagi announced a $4.5 million seed round, with investors including Brighteye Ventures, Day One Capital, and artist Will.i.am.
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Nvidia is sending GPUs to the moon
an hour ago
by Tim Fernholz
AI, Space, Exclusive, lunar outpost, nvidiaIf there's a place in the universe without GPUs, Nvidia is sending them there.
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Google’s Gemini nears billion-user milestone
an hour ago
by Ivan Mehta
AI, Apps, gemini, Google, Sundar PichaiGemini had over 750 million monthly users in February.
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Amazon is bringing games to Prime Video
an hour ago
by Aisha Malik
Apps, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Amazon, prime videoAmazon is hoping the addition of games can turn Prime Video into a one-stop entertainment destination, borrowing a strategy from Netflix, which has increasingly embraced party games over the past several years.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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Apple Maps will power navigation in Ford's upcoming slate of EVs
32 minutes ago
by Lawrence Bonk
EVs and Transportation, AppleThe car manufacturer is planning a big push into electric vehicles.
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Does charging your phone in your car waste gas?
40 minutes ago
by Dave Meikleham
EVs and TransportationCharing your phone in the car may technically use energy, but not enough to give a second thought.
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The latest Resident Evil movie trailer has lots of fun nods to the games
an hour ago
by Kris Holt
Gaming, TV & MoviesThe film, from Weapons director Zach Cregger, hits theaters on September 18.
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Lego's latest Nintendo collab is a playable Donkey Kong arcade machine
an hour ago
by Matt Tate
EntertainmentBarrels of fun.
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I'm just glad Samsung's price hikes weren't worse
2 hours ago
by Daniel Cooper
SmartphonesIt's a sign of how hard we're braced for the RAMpocalypse that Samsung adding just $100 to its prices seems reasonable.
The Verge
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The new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to be
an hour ago
by Andrew Webster
Entertainment, Games Review, Gaming, XboxIt's impossible to talk about a new Xbox game without also talking about the state of Xbox. Microsoft's gaming division is in freefall: Recent headlines are dominated by extensive layoffs , decimated studios , and confusing strategies , most of which stem from years of bad decisions and expensive acquisitions . But it wasn't always that way. Through its first two generations of existence, Xbox held its own against its more established rivals Nintendo and Sony, and a big reason for that was Halo . Bungie's shooter coupled a grand sci-fi story with nearly pitch-perfect action and single-handedly created a
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Amazon’s best 4K streaming sticks are up to 40 percent off
an hour ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Streaming, Tech, Verge ShoppingThere’s no shortage of great shows and movies to watch, but discovering something new isn’t always easy. Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Plus and Fire TV Stick 4K Max come with redesigned software that aims to make it easier to finding something you’ll like, and both 4K-ready streaming sticks are back to their lowest prices to date. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Amazon’s fastest, most feature-packed stick, is $34.99 ($25 off) at Best Buy and Target , while the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus with fewer capabilities is on sale for $24.99 ($25 off) at Best Buy and Target
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Lawmakers prepare bill requiring AI ‘kill switch’
2 hours ago
by Emma Roth
AI, News, Policy, PoliticsLawmakers are preparing to introduce an "AI Kill Switch Act" that would require AI companies to shut down or throttle their systems on orders from the Department of Homeland Security, according to a report from Politico . Reps. Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) are expected to introduce the legislation on Thursday. The news of the proposed bill follows OpenAI's admission that its AI systems mistakenly hacked Hugging Face during an internal evaluation. The bill says that, after consultation with the Secretary of Commerce and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), the DHS would have the ability to order
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Apple’s OpenAI lawsuit is about who gets to define the post-smartphone era
2 hours ago
by Nilay Patel
AI, Apple, Decoder, Law, OpenAI, Podcasts, Policy, TechToday on Decoder , I’m talking with Hayden Field, The Verge ’s senior AI reporter, about the major trade secrets lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI and what this tells us about OpenAI’s future. By now I’m sure most Decoder listeners are familiar with Apple’s allegations in this case . The company says a number of ex-Apple employees at OpenAI targeted Apple’s trade secrets in job interviews and even downloaded files from Apple’s servers related to hardware manufacturing. The claims are shocking, although OpenAI denies them, and we have yet to see the company’s legal response. Hayden has been covering OpenAI
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Ford picks Apple Maps for its next EV platform and updated BlueCruise
2 hours ago
by Emma Roth
Apple, Cars, Ford, News, Tech, TransportationFord plans to embed Apple Maps directly into its Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, which will start with a $30,000 midsize pickup truck set for release in 2027. In an announcement on Thursday , Ford says it will use Apple Maps to offer "turn-by-turn directions using natural language, real-time traffic and incident information, intuitive search featuring detailed place cards, and routing options." The vehicle will also have an intelligent EV routing feature and battery preconditioning. Since the Apple Maps system will be integrated into Ford's upcoming platform, drivers won't need an iPhone to use it - though Ford notes that CarPlay
Wired
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22 Back-to-School College Dorm Room Essentials (2026)
4 hours ago
by Louryn Strampe
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Parenting, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Back, to, SchoolDeck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.
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The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair—We Tested Many to Find Which Ones Work Best (2026)
5 hours ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home, Buying, GuideCordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.
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The Best MagSafe Wallets for Your Everyday Carry (2026)
5 hours ago
by Louryn Strampe
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Accessories, Gear / Phones, Buying, GuideThe slim and convenient magnetic wallets you’ll actually want stuck to the back of your phone.
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The Trump Administration Wants to Change Public Engagement Rules for Polluters
5 hours ago
by Molly Taft
Science, Science / Environment, SmokescreenThe EPA has proposed a rule change that would let states decide how much input the public has on air pollution permits. It would be a huge boon for data centers increasingly reliant on fossil fuels.
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America’s Hot Hybrid Summer
5 hours ago
by Aarian Marshall
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Phase, ChangeGas prices are up, and US car dealerships are full of hybrids. Customers are going for it.