Tech
AI Summary
- Anthropic and Google are implementing watermarking techniques to track AI-generated content, while cybersecurity alerts about potential AI platform account hacks are on the rise.
- The commercialization of advanced tech continues with SpaceX acquiring Cursor, self-driving trucks testing in California, and Uber planning 2,000 robotaxis in Europe.
- Amidst AI euphoria, figures like Joshua Kushner are questioning VC investment strategies, and discussions around AI's capabilities, including its mathematical prowess, are intensifying.
- Industry giants like Apple are proposing new commission structures for off-App Store purchases, and there's a growing focus on optimizing GPU inference for AI workloads.
- Concerns about government surveillance persist with US courts set to publish spyware usage data, and revelations about alleged Iranian hacks on US utilities highlight ongoing cyber threats.
Sources
TechCrunch
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Anthropic shares more details about how Claude’s new watermarks will work
an hour ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Anthropic, ClaudeHow will the watermarking actually work? Can it be hidden with editing? And how does this affect code?
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SpaceX officially closes its Cursor acquisition
4 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Startups, AI, Elon Musk, SpaceX, cursorAI coding startup Cursor is now officially a part of SpaceX.
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How to tell if your AI platforms’ accounts have been hacked
4 hours ago
by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
Security, cybersecurity, OpenAI, Anthropic, ChatGPT, Claude, evergreens, PerplexityA guide on how to check if hackers have broken into your accounts on the most popular AI platforms.
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Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M
7 hours ago
by Tim De Chant
Climate, Fundraising, Startups, evergreens, fusion power, nuclear fusionFusion startups have raised $7.1 billion to date, with the majority of it going to a handful of companies.
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Talks to sell PayPal to Stripe and Advent are heating up
a day ago
by Lucas Ropek
Fintech, Advent, PayPal, stripePayPal is still reportedly negotiating a potential sale to Stripe and private equity firm Advent, as the fintech firm's new CEO attempts to turn the company around.
Hacker News
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The Verge
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Don’t overlook Elektron’s budget electronic music instruments
3 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Entertainment, Gadgets, Hands-on, Music, Reviews, TechThey’re far more powerful and fun than their bargain price suggests. | Photo: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge When I'm asked what to buy if you want to get into making electronic music, I often recommend Elektron's budget-minded Model:Samples and Model:Cycles grooveboxes. They don't grab headlines the way Teenage Engineering's gear or the Telepathic Instruments Orchid do, and even compared to the company's higher-end and more niche musical offerings like the Digitakt , Octatrack , or Tonverk , they're often overlooked. But as my collection has grown to include fancier and far more expensive instruments, I still find myself coming
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Switched on Pop’s Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding love fresh vegetables and guitar pedals
5 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Entertainment, Interview, Music, ReportThey’re the Lennon–McCartney of overanalyzing pop music. | Image: Daniel Randall As if you needed more reason to love Carly Rae Jepsen's " Call Me Maybe " beyond its pop perfection, it is also, according to lore, the genesis for Switched on Pop , one of the best music podcasts out there. Cohosts Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding obsessively dissect pop songs, from the theory behind their musical choices to their production techniques. If you're a student of pop music, then this is a must-listen podcast. Sloan is a composer and professor of musicology at USC Thornton School of Music,
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Star Wars: Ahsoka season 2 and Starfighter get teased at D23
5 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Entertainment, Film, News, Star Wars, TV ShowsSeason two of Star Wars: Ahsoka is still months away, but Lucasfilm still took the opportunity to tease it a bit at D23 . The company dropped the first trailer for the new season ahead of its January 20th, 2027 debut. The clip shows a darker, witchcraft-filled take on the Star Wars universe, with Grand Admiral Thrawn (blue skin, red eyes, and an unsettlingly calm demeanor) threatening to thrust the galaxy back into large-scale war after the fall of the Empire. Ryan Gosling also took the stage at D23 to tease the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter movie. Unfortunately, while some
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Disney D23 2026: Everything announced for Star Wars, Marvel, and more
6 hours ago
by Richard Lawler
Disney, Entertainment, Marvel, News, Streaming, TrailersShawn Levy, Ryan Gosling | Image: The Walt Disney Company/Image Group LA The annual Disney fan event showed off the cast of Marvel’s X-Men movie, plus a new trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, and our first look at the VisionQuest TV show for Disney Plus. For Star Wars fans, there was a teaser trailer for season two of Ahsoka , plus a special look at Star Wars: Starfighter with an appearance from Ryan Gosling. Other new announcements included a few updates about Pixar, The Simpsons, Bluey, and others you can find below. Pixar is getting spooky in Ghost Market. Disney is
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I finally found a magnetic phone grip I never want to remove
6 hours ago
by Sean Hollister
Gadgets, Hands-on, Mobile, Reviews, TechThe OhSnap Snap Grip Stand, in black and silver. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge I told myself I wouldn't buy an OhSnap accessory for my phone. Every one I'd tested was nice, but felt overpriced and slightly flawed. After I weighed in on the $40 Snap Grip 5 last year, I wound up sticking with my $25 Syncwire instead. But OhSnap's $50 Snap Grip Stand finally got me. To have a truly useful vertical stand and grip always attached to my phone, ready at a moment's notice? Heck yes. @verge My favorite phone grip is the one
Wired
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Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the ‘Joy’ in Joyride
9 hours ago
by Kat Merck
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Product, ReviewThis affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.
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This Beautifully Weird Necklace Is Secretly a USB Drive
9 hours ago
by Reece Rogers
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Hidden, GemNoware’s Puff necklace whimsically reimagines flash drives, turning something functional into personalized jewelry.
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6 Best Apple Watch Accessories to Upgrade Your Watch (2026)
10 hours ago
by Boutayna Chokrane
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Watches, Clock, ItThese are the Apple Watch accessories I recommend adding to your setup.
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Instapaper, the Original Read-It-Later App, Just Got a Huge Upgrade
10 hours ago
by David Nield
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, SoftwareNew fonts, better customization, and a whole new layout all make it worth dusting off your Instapaper account.
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Auk Mini 2 Indoor Smart Garden Review: Better Where It Counts
10 hours ago
by Kat Merck
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Home, Product, ReviewAuk’s Mini 2 improves on the original model with better lights, a sleeker design, and fun new colors.