Tech
AI Summary
- Apple continues its innovation streak with the launch of its M6 and M5 Ultra chips, powering the latest Mac Mini and Mac Studio models, promising unparalleled performance.
- OpenAI is pushing the boundaries of AI with its new Jalapeño chip, reportedly outperforming Nvidia Blackwell in benchmarks for faster inference at scale.
- SpaceX is expanding its ambitions beyond Earth orbit, planning a massive second Starbase spaceport in Louisiana to support its ambitious space exploration goals.
- Stability AI, the company behind the popular Stable Diffusion image generator, has secured significant new funding, underscoring the growing investment in generative AI technologies.
- The tech industry is addressing user experience with features like Instagram's 'First Draft' for easier Reels editing and Claude Cowork's improved memory recall in chat interactions.
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TechCrunch
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Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ feature aims to make editing Reels less tedious
29 minutes ago
by Lauren Forristal
Apps, SocialInstagram is making one of the most tedious parts of creating Reels easier. The company announced Tuesday in a Threads post that it’s rolling out “First Draft,” a new editing feature that automatically trims selected video clips and removes pauses, pulling together the best moments into an initial cut. Instagram says the process can produce […]
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Stability AI, maker of image generator Stable Diffusion, raises $76 million in fresh funding
an hour ago
by Lucas Ropek
AI, Stability AI, Stable DiffusionThe company's new fundraising total now stands at $232 million.
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SpaceX will build a second, $100B ‘Starbase’ spaceport in Louisiana
an hour ago
by Sean O'Kane
Space, SpaceX, Starship, starbaseThe company says it will start construction in 2027 and that a Starship rocket could take flight as soon as 2029.
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Your vote matters! Decide which Audience Choice sessions will make it to TechCrunch Founder Summit
an hour ago
by TechCrunch Events
Startups, TechCrunch Founder SummitEach year, we get a huge influx of applicants to speak at TechCrunch’s events, and this year’s Founder Summit in Boston on November 4 will be no different!
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Tonight marks your last chance to save up to $300 on a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
2 hours ago
by TechCrunch Events
Startups, TechCrunch DisruptIf 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!
Hacker News
- Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra 7 hours ago
- FDA authorizes first wearable device that monitors ketone and blood sugar levels an hour ago
- New Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra 7 hours ago
- Black hole singularity is a surface not a point 3 hours ago
- Show HN: I made a Raspberry with Qwen my local car AI 5 hours ago
The Verge
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Dreame’s dream of a rocket-powered car is dead
an hour ago
by Andrew J. Hawkins
Electric Cars, News, Tech, TransportationThe Dreame NEXT event during the Silicon Valley Summit at the Palace of Fine Arts on April 29, 2026 in San Francisco, CA. | Photo by Kelsey McClellan / The Verge Dreame, the Chinese vacuum company that aspires to be a global technology giant , is reportedly shutting down its automotive project after funding from the government dried up. According to CarNewsChina , the company's automotive division called "Project Starry Sky" once employed over 1,000 people, but now only a handful legal and HR staffers remain, charged with winding down the operation. In a statement , Dreame said it "recently
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Take a look at Microsoft’s new 25th anniversary Halo accessories
2 hours ago
by Stevie Bonifield
Gadgets, Gaming, Microsoft, News, Tech, XboxThe new Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary collection features a handful of limited edition gadgets available for pre-order today. Paying homage to the Halo special edition of the original Xbox, almost everything in the collection is translucent "OG Green," matching the Xbox Series X25 limited edition console it announced in June at E3 . That includes 25th anniversary versions of the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K mouse, Razer BlackWidow V4 75% gaming keyboard, and Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed earbuds. There's also a translucent green 8BitDo Ultimate charging dock for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One controllers, along with …
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Bose’s smallest Bluetooth speaker is a great deal at 35 percent off
2 hours ago
by Brad Bourque
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingThe Bose SoundLink Micro is just over four inches square. | Image: The Verge Bose may be best known for its QuietComfort headphones , but the brand’s Bluetooth speakers have earned a great reputation for featuring great sound and build quality. The compact Bose SoundLink Micro — its most compact Bluetooth speaker — is currently discounted to $79.99 at Amazon , a pretty great discount from its usual $129 price tag. Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) Where to Buy: $129 $79.99 at Amazon The rounded-off square speaker is almost pocketable, and easily slides into a purse or backpack;
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Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: The biggest announcements and trailers
3 hours ago
by Verge Staff
Entertainment, Gamescom, Gaming, NewsIt’s time for another Geoff Keighley-hosted blast of gaming news. Gamescom’s two-hour Opening Night Live event is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday at 2PM ET, with a preshow starting 30 minutes before . Thanks to teases on social media, we already have some idea of what to expect, including looks at Final Fantasy VII Revelation , The Witcher 3 ’s new Songs of the Past expansion , Gears of War: E-Day , and the Game of Thrones strategy game . The event is happening just ahead of a potentially very big fall for the games industry. Grand Theft Auto
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Instagram’s ‘First Draft’ trims your Reels clips for you
3 hours ago
by Emma Roth
Creators, Instagram, Meta, News, TechInstagram is launching a new Reels-editing feature that automatically trims your video clips to focus on the highlights. The feature, called First Draft, is rolling out to Instagram's iPhone app and provides a "starting point" that you can build upon with other edits, according to an announcement on Tuesday . An example shared by Instagram shows a user selecting multiple clips for a reel and then tapping the "First Draft" button. From there, Instagram analyzes the clips - each of which is more than a minute long - before trimming them down to eliminate pauses and showcase the most important
Wired
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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review: Better, Not Best
an hour ago
by Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Phones, Product, ReviewA polished update to Google’s foldable brings real improvements, but the price bump and rampant competition make it a tough sell.
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The US Just Recorded Its First 2 Measles Deaths This Year
2 hours ago
by Emily Mullin
Science, Science / Health, Public, HealthThe fatalities come amid declining vaccination rates and calls from President Donald Trump to split up the MMR vaccine.
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The Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Is a Step Toward Chaos in the Midterms
5 hours ago
by David Gilbert
Politics, Politics / Global Elections, 2026, MidtermsThe Supreme Court has removed one roadblock from the Trump administration’s attempts to impose severe restrictions on voting.
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Apple Mac Mini M6 and Mac Studio M5 Ultra: Specs, Price, Release Date
7 hours ago
by Luke Larsen
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Computers, Mac, MadnessApple’s Mac Mini and Mac Studio have been tough to buy for months, but updated versions have arrived. Both include new chips optimized for AI, with the M6 Mac Mini getting a $200 price bump.
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I Tested Kitchen Composters for 2 Years. These Are the Ones I’d Buy (2026)
8 hours ago
by Kat Merck
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Kitchen, Buying, GuideAfter years of smells, strange noises, and “tea,” these are the composters and food recyclers I’d actually recommend.