Tech
AI Summary
- AI continues to dominate headlines, with companies like Anthropic and OpenAI developing advanced agents and researchers exploring self-improving AI, while investors like a16z launch significant funds to support its physical infrastructure.
- The burgeoning field of robotics is gaining traction, with Chinese automakers following Tesla's lead in investing in robots as a potential profit center, and Meta exploring their use in data centers.
- Open-weight AI models are emerging as prime acquisition targets in Silicon Valley, signaling a shift in the competitive landscape.
- The tech industry is grappling with new forms of content distribution and monetization, from Brave's email alias feature to YouTube's integration with Amazon product tagging for creator commissions.
- Data privacy and security remain critical concerns, as highlighted by Meta's settlement regarding children's data and ongoing discussions around police use of surveillance technology and potential AI-driven cybersecurity threats.
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TechCrunch
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Chinese automakers are following Tesla’s bet that robots are the next big profit machine
12 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Robotics, Transportation, Tesla, XpengTechnical progress has encouraged a new batch of companies to jump in on the promise of profits from humanoid robots. And they're all Chinese automakers.
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Is the best way to watch a movie on a pair of sunglasses?
13 hours ago
by Lucas Ropek
Hardware, SMART Glasses, XRealAre XREAL's smart glasses the way of the future for home entertainment?
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Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips
15 hours ago
by Rebecca Bellan
AI, Fundraising, AI chips, In Brief, Lambda, Microsoft, neocloud, nvidiaNeocloud Lambda has raised $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft. It's the latest in a string of loans, underscoring the high cost of the AI boom.
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An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI
16 hours ago
by Russell Brandom
AI, AnthropicGiven 10 benchmarks for specific misaligned behaviors, the automated systems were able to improve performance on every single one without degrading overall performance.
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Brave’s browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases
17 hours ago
by Sarah Perez
Apps, Privacy, Brave, browsersThe feature, announced this week, allows Brave's users to sign up for websites and other online services without having to share their personal email addresses.
Hacker News
- Samsung's Processing-in-Memory (PIM) 6 hours ago
- Europe's last regular standard-gauge steam passenger service 3 days ago
- GUIs should be fully keyboard-driven 20 hours ago
- Boot a Virtual iPhone via Apple's Virtualization.framework 13 hours ago
- Hunting Down a Go Runtime Bug on 32-Bit Embedded Systems 3 days ago
The Verge
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Google further buries search results under AI mode
13 hours ago
by Jay Peters
Google, News, TechGoogle is now automatically expanding its AI search summaries at the top of the results page for some searches, as reported by Search Engine Roundtable . The change, when it kicks in, pushes the typical list of links from a search much farther down Google's results page; instead of seeing part of an AI Overview with a "Show more" button you can click, you'll Google will show a full AI Overview at the top of your search, an "Ask anything" box under that, and then the list of links. It can lead to a lot of scrolling. It's unclear exactly
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Xbox CEO calls Project Helix a ‘family of devices’
14 hours ago
by Jay Peters
Entertainment, Gaming, News, XboxAsha Sharma. | Image: The Verge, Microsoft According to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Project Helix, which she announced in March as a codename for Microsoft's "next generation console" - phrasing that seemingly implied a singular device - will actually be a "family" of devices." "We've been hard at work on a great next generation and a great family of devices for Helix, and we'll share more soon," Sharma told BBC News . She shared the answer after being asked if Helix will be a discless console. She didn't answer that, but this week Microsoft announced a program for digitizing your
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Save hundreds on a TCL mini-LED TV with quantum dots and high refresh rate
19 hours ago
by Brad Bourque
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingAmazon and Best Buy have the TCL QM7L mini-LED TV on sale for as low as $797.99 for the 55-inch model, a $200 discount from the usual price. We spotted scaling discounts on larger sizes as well, although Amazon already listed low stock on the 65-inch version. While OLED televisions are great for deep black levels and great contrast, their high price point may be off-putting to some buyers. Mini-LED TVs like this TCL are a more wallet-friendly option, and have high brightness while also supporting features like Quantum Dots for vivid colors. TCL QM7L Where to Buy: $997.99 $797.99
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Trump’s EPA wants to let data centers hide their air pollution
19 hours ago
by Justine Calma
AI, Energy, Environment, ScienceJust as new data centers face growing backlash from neighboring communities, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is about to make it harder for people to weigh in on any pollution those centers create. The EPA plans to toss out a federal rule requiring public notice and an opportunity to comment when certain industrial sites apply for an air permit. Advocates warn that the move would allow data center developers and other industries to break ground without giving nearby residents a say, or even a warning that construction is planned. "You can see why that would be so interesting to
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DLSS 5 leaked and modders are putting Nvidia’s AI effects on everything
19 hours ago
by Emma Roth
Gaming, News, Nvidia, PC Gaming, TechThe unofficial version of DLSS 5 makes Jesse Faden’s features much more pronounced. | Image: gabdeg via YouTube Modders are trying out an unofficial version of Nvidia's DLSS 5 on Skyrim , Cyberpunk 2077 , GTA V , and a bunch of other games after code for the AI upscaling tech appeared in an early-access build of NBA 2K27 . Members of the RenoDX modding channel on Discord reportedly found a way to extract the DLSS "Neural Rendering" file and apply it to Control before it expanded to other games, as reported earlier by Notebook Check and VideoCardz . In
Wired
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NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Has a Hidden Technological Leap
an hour ago
by Meghan Bartels
Science, Science / Space, Spectacular, ViewsAstronomers will test equipment that, if it’s successful, will one day be crucial for discovering Earthlike planets.
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The Cybersecurity Apocalypse Is Coming in ‘Months,’ AI Giants Warn
an hour ago
by Maddy Varner
Security, Security / Security News, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, RoundupPlus: Hackers target over 100 US water systems, ICE puts in an order for robot dogs, and you’ll never guess what “MrChildPorn” was arrested for.
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How to Run a Chatbot on Your Own Computer
2 hours ago
by David Nield
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Weekend, ProjectInstalling a large language model on your personal computer gives you a handy digital assistant that won’t compromise your data privacy.
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Psilocybin Might Make Your Brain Live in the Moment
3 hours ago
by Jorge Garay
Science / Psychology and Neuroscience, Science, Far, OutPsychedelics are often associated with disconnecting from reality, but a recent neuroimaging study found that psilocybin can actually make our brain activity more connected to the world around us.
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Motorola Coupon Code for September 2026
7 hours ago
by Les Shu
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsUpgrade your smartphone for less with the latest Motorola promo codes, free shipping offers, and exclusive seasonal discounts.