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The model maker added $18 billion in annualized revenue in two months.

"We have some really ambitious plans to help you work with AI in Chrome to get things done, and I’ll have more to share soon," Jacob Bank, Relay founder and CEO, said.

Cybersecurity experts who investigate spyware attacks say the number of people who received a recent threat notification from Apple is unusually high.

If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!

Spotify launches a new feature that gives users a chance to explain the stories and reasoning behind their favorite music. Editors will be using the feature, too, on top playlists like RapCaviar and others.

Higgsfield, founded by former Snap exec Alex Mashrabov, lets users create AI images and videos.

Reddit is beginning to test video and audio versions of popular posts, allowing users to watch or listen to Reddit stories instead of just reading them.

Sonic Fire Tech raised its new funding to help get its sound-powered fire protection system into everything from commercial kitchens to apartment buildings.

The change comes a year after YouTube applied the same approach to counting views on Shorts videos.

Feedly says a bug is behind the performance issues that have made its web app nearly "unusable" for some users, while complaints about its mobile apps and customer support are adding to frustrations.

Rare books are incredibly valuable for training LLMs, since these models have already trained on whatever's available online.

Groq raised $350 million at a $3.5 billion valuation as the former AI chipmaker pivots to a neocloud business and expands its Nvidia-powered data center footprint.

Nvidia's investment in SoftBank's data center developer will guarantee its chips power an OpenAI data center.

African defense tech company Terra Industries announced an additional $18 million in funding, bringing its seed round to $52 million.

WordPress.com Education lets teachers offer their students free domains, plug-in support, and professional website-building tools.

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Pets, like children, come with the responsibility to keep them happy, healthy, and mentally stimulated - obligations I readily committed to before getting my cat, Trevor. I work from home, so he's never lonely, and play with him using a mountain of toys at every opportunity outside of my working hours. But younger cats can be incredibly demanding of your attention. I simply don't have the capacity to physically entertain Trevor every time he yowls at me (constantly) or distract him from chewing every cable he can get his paws on (also constantly). Unlike children, one of the perks of

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Rogue Studios, a new cinematic adult AI-generator, is betting big on the future of “sophisticated” spicy content.

From surprisingly good $300 Chromebooks to excellent $650 Windows notebooks and more, these are the best budget laptops I’ve tested.

I’ve tried most of the ready-to-eat meal delivery services in the country. CookUnity is the one that feels like real cooking, from real chefs.

This kid-friendly version of Skylight’s digital calendar actually gets my son to complete his nighttime routine in a timely fashion.

El Niño coupled with Saharan dust is making this year’s hurricane season a dud. But there’s still potential for dangerous storms.

From threats to the safety of poll workers to voters who can’t distinguish between odds and results, prediction markets are already scrambling the political process.

Researchers found that a metabolite produced by gut bacteria can weaken the barrier that protects the brain and promote changes associated with the cognitive disease.

An object observed by the James Webb Space Telescope lends credence to a strange explanation for the mysterious red spots in the early universe.

Nearly a decade after its debut, Samsung’s Galaxy Fold finally comes into its own.

In 2027 and 2028, there will be two spectacular, long-duration solar eclipses. Here’s what you need to know about them.

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With automatic mapping, Spot Mode functionality, and smart AI cameras, the TerraMow V1000 is the complete package.

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Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.

This affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.

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Auk’s Mini 2 improves on the original model with better lights, a sleeker design, and fun new colors.

A new Apple documentary explores the life of Aziz “Zyzz” Shavershian, who rocketed to internet fame in an age before influencers, then died at age 22 in 2011.

We’ve been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I’ve rounded up the best for every occasion.

The island could capture billions of gallons of water a year if it implemented systems to catch it as it falls from the sky.

When Twitch announced that streamers could opt out, thousands of users questioned why their content was being used to train AI models in the first place.

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At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy biometric surveillance.

Avatar Aang, Heartstopper Forever, and Exit 8 are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.

The Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd. But can it ever hold down a real job?

Tim O’Reilly built a publishing empire that AI is helping to destroy. Yet he loves AI—as long as it’s open source.

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If digital calendars are leaving you lacking, these WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks could change your life.

The agency signed agreements to not enforce parts of three federal court orders against auto dealers accused of discrimination—and didn’t notify judges or at least one of its coplaintiffs.

Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.”

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