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  • The tech industry is grappling with the implications of AI, as Anthropic suspends access to its advanced models amid government scrutiny and OpenAI faces state-level investigations, while reports highlight AI hallucinations impacting major firms like KPMG.
  • SpaceX's highly anticipated IPO has concluded, with its stock closing up 19%, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire and causing significant traffic spikes on platforms like Robinhood.
  • Meta is reportedly facing internal turmoil and external pressures, including a demand from Beijing to unwind a $2 billion deal and internal employee dissatisfaction with its AI unit.
  • Concerns about AI safety and misuse are escalating, with a Chinese cybercrime operation using AI for scams being sued by Google, and US agencies building replica towns to simulate cyberattacks.
  • Developments in consumer tech include a new under-pillow speaker for sleep, advancements in video AI for India's scale by Avataar, and continued innovation in areas like VR, e-readers, and smart home devices.

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  • Amazon security research reportedly led to the White House’s Anthropic Fable ban 13 hours ago by Terrence O’Brien
    AI, Amazon, Anthropic, News, Policy, Politics, Security, Tech

    According to the Wall Street Journal , the export control directive that led to Anthropic cutting off access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 was triggered in part by cybersecurity research from Amazon and conversations between CEO Andy Jassy and the White House. According to the report, the paper from Amazon claims that, through a series of prompts, it was able to get Fable 5 to serve up information that could be used in cyberattacks. Amazon has yet to respond to a request for comment. Shortly after Jassy shared the company's findings with the government, it made the call to

  • X-Men ’97 has what Master of the Universe is missing 15 hours ago by Charles Pulliam-Moore
    Analysis, Disney, Entertainment, Film, Report, Streaming, TV Shows

    In 2026, Marvel and Mattel are both releasing projects designed to capitalize on people's love for iconic animated heroes from their childhoods. Masters of the Universe has put a live-action He-Man on the big screen, and the second season of X-Men '97 is about to fling some of Charles Xavier's mutants into an apocalyptic future . Both projects were clearly made by people who love the source material, and they are similarly filled with nerdy Easter eggs meant to get hardcore fans hyped up. X-Men '97 and Masters of the Universe are both nostalgia plays, but the biggest difference between

  • Sealed Super Mario Bros. sells for a record $3 million 16 hours ago by Terrence O’Brien
    Gaming, News, Nintendo

    You know this came for free bundle with the console for $150, right? | Image: Heritage Auctions A copy of Super Mario Bros. , still in the box and sealed with its original sticker, just sold at Heritage Auctions for $3 million . That absolutely crushes the previous record of $2 million , also for a copy of Super Mario Bros. , in 2021. That sale also came hot on the heels of a controversial auction of Super Mario 64 for $1.56 million . Part of what drove the price of this particular copy so high is that, according to

  • Microsoft hasn’t ruled out spinning off Xbox 18 hours ago by Terrence O’Brien
    Business, Gaming, Microsoft, News, Tech, Xbox

    Asha Sharma. | Image: The Verge, Microsoft Microsoft is preparing to lay off a significant chunk of its Xbox division and is reevaluating the plans for its next-generation Project Helix console. It's apparently also considering dramatically restructuring its relationship with Xbox, and hasn't ruled out spinning it off into a separate company. A new report from The Information suggests that Microsoft has considered some dramatic measures to make its Xbox unit more sustainable. That includes turning it into a wholly owned subsidiary, a joint venture, or even spinning it off entirely, with the possibility of selling the business. The report

  • Bose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra are $70 off, marking a new low price 19 hours ago by Sheena Vasani
    Deals, Gadgets, Headphones, Tech, Verge Shopping

    Bose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra headphones fold down for easy storage. | Image: Bose If you’re planning on traveling anytime soon, Bose’s second-generation QuietComfort Ultra headphones are a great companion for long flights and train rides. Not only do they offer excellent noise cancellation, but they also retain the foldable design of their predecessor , making them easy to pack in a carry-on. They’re even easier to recommend today, now that they’ve dropped to a new low price of $379 ($70 off) at Amazon , Best Buy , and Walmart . Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones (second-gen) Where to Buy: $449 $379


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