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- Pat Gelsinger is actively seeking federal support to revive Moore's Law, with Intel targeting the production of silicon wafers by 2028 and commercial systems by 2029.
- Meta has postponed the launch of its upcoming mixed reality glasses to 2027, despite ongoing ventures in virtual reality and AI hardware acquisitions, indicating a strategic pivot.
- Netflix's $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., set to reshape Hollywood, has sparked concerns about its potential impact on traditional filmmaking and the broader entertainment landscape.
- Waymo is undergoing a software recall for its autonomous vehicles due to safety concerns involving how the vehicles interact with school buses, highlighting regulatory scrutiny in self-driving technology.
- The rise in eSIM adoption reflects a growing trend in travel and device compatibility, with optimistic projections suggesting significant growth despite current usage rates remaining low.
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Pat Gelsinger wants to save Moore’s Law, with a little help from the Feds
4 hours ago
by Connie Loizos
AI, TC, ASML, Nicholas Kelez, Pat Gelsinger, Peter Thiel, playground global, Substrate, xLightThe company is aiming to produce its first silicon wafers by 2028 and have its first commercial system online by 2029.
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Meta reportedly delays mixed reality glasses until 2027
7 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Hardware, Gadgets, Social, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, mixed realityaMeta lready sells VR headsets and Ray-Ban smart glasses, but these new glasses sound a bit different. Their format factor would reportedly be similar to the Apple Vision Pro, with a puck-like power source.
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Is it time to ‘refound’ your startup?
9 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Startups, Airtable, handshake, OpenDoorSometimes, founding a startup just once isn’t enough.
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How would the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal reshape Hollywood?
10 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Media & Entertainment, Greg Peters, Netflix, ted sarandos, warner bros.It’s only been a day since Netflix announced an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., and the acquisition has already been described as sending Hollywood into “full-blown panic mode,” “possibly a death blow to theatrical filmmaking,” and maybe even “the end of Hollywood” itself.
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Creator IShowSpeed sued for allegedly punching, choking viral humanoid Rizzbot
11 hours ago
by Dominic-Madori Davis
Media & Entertainment, Social, Robotics, social, RizzbotCreator IShowSpeed sued after punching, choking viral humanoid Rizzbot.
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After you check out your Spotify Wrapped 2025, explore these copycats
14 hours ago
by Lauren Forristal, Ivan Mehta
Apps, music streaming services, spotify wrappedSpotify’s annual Wrapped feature just dropped, giving listeners a fun, personalized summary of their listening habits. It has gained immense popularity over the years, and as a result, many companies have seized the opportunity to create similar year-in-review experiences, offering users a recap of their habits, preferences, or interactions from the past year. Here are […]
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Digital artist Beeple put his face on a $100K robot dog next to Elon Musk and Picasso – it sold first
a day ago
by Connie Loizos
Robotics, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, NFT, Beeple, In Brief, Art Basel Miami BeachThe project marks at least the second time Winkelmann has become the art world's main character.
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Ex-Googler’s Yoodli triples valuation to $300M+ with AI built to assist, not replace, people
a day ago
by Jagmeet Singh
AI, Startups, WestBridge Capital, YoodliYoodli counts Google, Snowflake, and Databricks among its customers.
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Sources: AI synthetic research startup Aaru raised a Series A at a $1B ‘headline’ valuation
a day ago
by Marina Temkin
Startups, Venture, AI, redpoint ventures, Exclusive, customer research, synthetic dataThe one-year-old startup, which does market research on simulated populations, had a multi-tier valuation round, sources tell TechCrunch.
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Waymo to issue software recall over how robotaxis behave around school buses
a day ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Transportation, autonomous vehicles, Waymo, robotaxisThe voluntary recall comes as scrutiny by federal regulators and local school district officials increases.
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AWS needs you to believe in AI agents
a day ago
by Theresa Loconsolo
Startups, AI, AWS, nothing, spotify wrapped, AI agents, Equity Video, AWS re:invent 2025AWS announced a wave of new AI agent tools at re:Invent 2025, but can Amazon actually catch up to the AI leaders? While the cloud giant is betting big on enterprise AI with its third-gen chip and database discounts that got developers cheering, it’s still fighting to prove it can compete beyond infrastructure. This week […]
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Feds find more complaints of Tesla’s FSD running red lights and crossing lanes
a day ago
by Sean O'Kane
Transportation, Tesla, Exclusive, Tesla FSD, full self-drivingThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified at least 80 incidents.
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This startup built a Fitbit for your brain to combat chronic stress
a day ago
by Marina Temkin
Biotech & Health, Startups, wearables, Battlefield 200, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025Forenza collaborated with data scientists and biomedical engineers to develop Awear, a small device worn behind the ear for continuous brainwave monitoring. The device transmits results to an app, which provides information about the wearer’s mood and offers AI-powered coaching advice for managing stress and improving emotional resilience.
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SpaceX reportedly in talks for secondary sale at $800B valuation, which would make it America’s most valuable private company
a day ago
by Connie Loizos
Space, Elon Musk, SpaceX, In BriefThe eye-popping figure reflects how routine mega-valuations have become in private markets.
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Meta acquires AI device startup Limitless
a day ago
by Sarah Perez
Startups, Hardware, AI, Apps, Gadgets, Meta, rewind, Mergers and Acquisitions, Limitless, AI hardwareLimitless said it shares Meta's vision of bringing personal superintelligence to everyone.
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ChatGPT’s user growth has slowed, report finds
a day ago
by Sarah Perez
AI, Apps, Google, gemini, OpenAI, ChatGPTChatGPT's global monthly active users only grew by around 5% from August to November, while Gemini's users grew by about 30%.
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AWS re:Invent was an all-in pitch for AI. Customers might not be ready.
a day ago
by Rebecca Szkutak
Enterprise, TC, Hardware, AI, Amazon, AWS, OpenAI, Anthropic, LLMs, AI agents, AWS re:invent 2025AWS is releasing a lot of new AI tech, but the cloud infrastructure giant's enterprise customers may not be ready for it yet.
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eSIM adoption is on the rise thanks to travel and device compatibility
a day ago
by Ivan Mehta
Hardware, iPhone, gsma, esim, airaloAs a technology, eSIM has been around for a decade now. However, global eSIM adoption was around 3% last year and will only cross 5% this year. Despite these figures, analysts, eSIM-providing startups, and investors are bullish about eSIM's upward trajectory, largely thanks to travel.
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New ‘KnoWay’ robotaxis cause chaos in upcoming Grand Theft Auto Online DLC
a day ago
by Sean O'Kane
Gaming, Transportation, grand theft auto, rockstar games, autonomous vehicles, avs, Waymo, robotaxisThe inclusion of the Waymo look-a-likes appears to be part of a larger storyline that will encourage players to "stop the development of a mass surveillance network."
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New streaming channel launches to give viewers a peek into city council meetings
a day ago
by Dominic-Madori Davis
Government & Policy, Media & Entertainment, Startups, Politics, sunil rajaramanHamlet TV is a way to help keep citizens informed of what's happening inside local governments.
-
Pat Gelsinger wants to save Moore’s Law, with a little help from the Feds
4 hours ago
by Connie Loizos
AI, TC, ASML, Nicholas Kelez, Pat Gelsinger, Peter Thiel, playground global, Substrate, xLightThe company is aiming to produce its first silicon wafers by 2028 and have its first commercial system online by 2029.
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Meta reportedly delays mixed reality glasses until 2027
7 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Hardware, Gadgets, Social, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, mixed realityaMeta lready sells VR headsets and Ray-Ban smart glasses, but these new glasses sound a bit different. Their format factor would reportedly be similar to the Apple Vision Pro, with a puck-like power source.
-
Is it time to ‘refound’ your startup?
9 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Startups, Airtable, handshake, OpenDoorSometimes, founding a startup just once isn’t enough.
-
How would the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal reshape Hollywood?
10 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Media & Entertainment, Greg Peters, Netflix, ted sarandos, warner bros.It’s only been a day since Netflix announced an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., and the acquisition has already been described as sending Hollywood into “full-blown panic mode,” “possibly a death blow to theatrical filmmaking,” and maybe even “the end of Hollywood” itself.
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Creator IShowSpeed sued for allegedly punching, choking viral humanoid Rizzbot
11 hours ago
by Dominic-Madori Davis
Media & Entertainment, Social, Robotics, social, RizzbotCreator IShowSpeed sued after punching, choking viral humanoid Rizzbot.
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After you check out your Spotify Wrapped 2025, explore these copycats
14 hours ago
by Lauren Forristal, Ivan Mehta
Apps, music streaming services, spotify wrappedSpotify’s annual Wrapped feature just dropped, giving listeners a fun, personalized summary of their listening habits. It has gained immense popularity over the years, and as a result, many companies have seized the opportunity to create similar year-in-review experiences, offering users a recap of their habits, preferences, or interactions from the past year. Here are […]
-
Digital artist Beeple put his face on a $100K robot dog next to Elon Musk and Picasso – it sold first
a day ago
by Connie Loizos
Robotics, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, NFT, Beeple, In Brief, Art Basel Miami BeachThe project marks at least the second time Winkelmann has become the art world's main character.
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Ex-Googler’s Yoodli triples valuation to $300M+ with AI built to assist, not replace, people
a day ago
by Jagmeet Singh
AI, Startups, WestBridge Capital, YoodliYoodli counts Google, Snowflake, and Databricks among its customers.
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Sources: AI synthetic research startup Aaru raised a Series A at a $1B ‘headline’ valuation
a day ago
by Marina Temkin
Startups, Venture, AI, redpoint ventures, Exclusive, customer research, synthetic dataThe one-year-old startup, which does market research on simulated populations, had a multi-tier valuation round, sources tell TechCrunch.
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Waymo to issue software recall over how robotaxis behave around school buses
a day ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Transportation, autonomous vehicles, Waymo, robotaxisThe voluntary recall comes as scrutiny by federal regulators and local school district officials increases.
-
AWS needs you to believe in AI agents
a day ago
by Theresa Loconsolo
Startups, AI, AWS, nothing, spotify wrapped, AI agents, Equity Video, AWS re:invent 2025AWS announced a wave of new AI agent tools at re:Invent 2025, but can Amazon actually catch up to the AI leaders? While the cloud giant is betting big on enterprise AI with its third-gen chip and database discounts that got developers cheering, it’s still fighting to prove it can compete beyond infrastructure. This week […]
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Feds find more complaints of Tesla’s FSD running red lights and crossing lanes
a day ago
by Sean O'Kane
Transportation, Tesla, Exclusive, Tesla FSD, full self-drivingThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified at least 80 incidents.
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This startup built a Fitbit for your brain to combat chronic stress
a day ago
by Marina Temkin
Biotech & Health, Startups, wearables, Battlefield 200, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025Forenza collaborated with data scientists and biomedical engineers to develop Awear, a small device worn behind the ear for continuous brainwave monitoring. The device transmits results to an app, which provides information about the wearer’s mood and offers AI-powered coaching advice for managing stress and improving emotional resilience.
-
SpaceX reportedly in talks for secondary sale at $800B valuation, which would make it America’s most valuable private company
a day ago
by Connie Loizos
Space, Elon Musk, SpaceX, In BriefThe eye-popping figure reflects how routine mega-valuations have become in private markets.
-
Meta acquires AI device startup Limitless
a day ago
by Sarah Perez
Startups, Hardware, AI, Apps, Gadgets, Meta, rewind, Mergers and Acquisitions, Limitless, AI hardwareLimitless said it shares Meta's vision of bringing personal superintelligence to everyone.
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ChatGPT’s user growth has slowed, report finds
a day ago
by Sarah Perez
AI, Apps, Google, gemini, OpenAI, ChatGPTChatGPT's global monthly active users only grew by around 5% from August to November, while Gemini's users grew by about 30%.
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AWS re:Invent was an all-in pitch for AI. Customers might not be ready.
a day ago
by Rebecca Szkutak
Enterprise, TC, Hardware, AI, Amazon, AWS, OpenAI, Anthropic, LLMs, AI agents, AWS re:invent 2025AWS is releasing a lot of new AI tech, but the cloud infrastructure giant's enterprise customers may not be ready for it yet.
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eSIM adoption is on the rise thanks to travel and device compatibility
a day ago
by Ivan Mehta
Hardware, iPhone, gsma, esim, airaloAs a technology, eSIM has been around for a decade now. However, global eSIM adoption was around 3% last year and will only cross 5% this year. Despite these figures, analysts, eSIM-providing startups, and investors are bullish about eSIM's upward trajectory, largely thanks to travel.
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New ‘KnoWay’ robotaxis cause chaos in upcoming Grand Theft Auto Online DLC
a day ago
by Sean O'Kane
Gaming, Transportation, grand theft auto, rockstar games, autonomous vehicles, avs, Waymo, robotaxisThe inclusion of the Waymo look-a-likes appears to be part of a larger storyline that will encourage players to "stop the development of a mass surveillance network."
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New streaming channel launches to give viewers a peek into city council meetings
a day ago
by Dominic-Madori Davis
Government & Policy, Media & Entertainment, Startups, Politics, sunil rajaramanHamlet TV is a way to help keep citizens informed of what's happening inside local governments.
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Engadget
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Judge puts a one-year limit on Google's contracts for default search placement
6 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
Internet & Networking Technology, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Cheyenne MacDonaldA federal judge has expanded on the remedies decided for the Department of Justice's antitrust case against Google, ruling in favor of putting a one-year limit on the contracts that make Google's search and AI services the default on devices, Bloomberg reports. Judge Amit Mehta's ruling on Friday means Google will have to renegotiate these contacts every year, which would create a fairer playing field for its competitors. The new details come after Mehta ruled in September that Google would not have to sell off Chrome,
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Apple's Johny Srouji could continue the company's executive exodus, according to report
8 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
Board & Management Changes, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jackson ChenApple's Johny Srouji may be the latest company executive to seek greener pastures, according to a report from Bloomberg. The report said that Srouji, Apple's senior vice president of hardware technologies, told Tim Cook that he is "seriously considering leaving in the near future." While the report didn't mention if Srouji has another job lined up, Bloomberg's sources claimed that he wants to join another company if he leaves Apple. Srouji joined the company in 2008 to
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Waymo's robotaxi fleet is being recalled again, this time for failing to stop for school buses
9 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
Transportation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jackson ChenTo prevent its robotaxi fleet from passing stopped school buses, Waymo is issuing another software recall in 2025. While it's not a traditional recall that pulls vehicles from the road, Waymo is voluntarily updating software for its autonomous fleet in response to an investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to Waymo, the recall will be filed with the federal agency early next week. Mauricio Peña, Waymo's chief safety officer, said in a statement that Waymo sees far fewer crashes
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Meta plans to push back the debut of its next mixed reality glasses to 2027
11 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jackson ChenThe big reveal for Meta's next mixed reality glasses is being postponed until the first half of 2027, according to a report from Business Insider. Based on an internal memo from Maher Saba, the vice president of Meta's Reality Labs Foundation, the report said that the company's project, which is codenamed "Phoenix," will no longer be scheduled for a 2026 debut. In a separate memo, Meta execs explained that the delay would help deliver a more "polished and
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Engadget review recap: Dell 16 Premium, Nikon ZR, Ooni Volt 2 and more
15 hours ago
by Billy Steele
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Billy SteeleWe’ve slept off our collective turkey coma and returned to the review lab here at Engadget. Our team may also be in full CES prep mode, but we’ve got a few more devices to get off or our desks before 2025 is over. Catch up on all of the reviews you might have missed over the last few weeks — a perfect activity for a lazy December weekend. DELL 16 PREMIUM There’s no denying the design of the Dell 16 Premium makes the laptop live up
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A Marvel beat-'em-up, long-awaited survival horror and other new indie games worth checking out
16 hours ago
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The 1977 cut of Star Wars will return to theaters in 2027
a day ago
by Will Shanklin
Movies, Media, Celebrities, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will ShanklinHere's some good news for the "Han shot first" crowd. The original cut of Star Wars (1977), the film known today as A New Hope, is coming back to theaters. We first learned in August that some version of the film would be screened again in 2027 for its 50th anniversary. But we know now this will indeed be the version everyone saw before George Lucas made those questionable, CGI-heavy changes in the 1997 Special Editions. The re-release arrives in theaters
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Meta's latest acquisition suggests hardware plans beyond glasses and headsets
a day ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos CampbellMeta has acquired Limitless, the maker of an AI-powered "Pendant," to work on building consumer hardware for the company, the startup announced via a YouTube video and blog post. So far, Meta has focused on selling VR headsets and AI smart glasses. Now the company seems interested in branching out. "Meta recently announced a new vision to bring personal superintelligence to everyone and a key part of that vision is building incredible AI-enabled wearables. We share this vision and we'll be joining
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Pixel owners: You can now use your phone as a Switch 2 webcam
a day ago
by Will Shanklin
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Liquid Swords' debut title is a $25 'noir action game' coming next year
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Netflix to buy Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion
a day ago
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a day ago
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Get three months of Apple Music for only $1 right now
a day ago
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More Studio Ghibli 4K restorations are coming to IMAX in 2026
a day ago
by Matt Tate
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India is reportedly considering another draconian smartphone surveillance plan
a day ago
by Will Shanklin
Politics & Government, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will ShanklinYou know what they say: If at first you don't succeed at mass government surveillance, try, try again. Only two days after India backpedaled on its plan to force smartphone makers to preinstall a state-run "cybersecurity" app, Reuters reports that the country is back at it. It’s said to be considering a telecom industry proposal with another draconian requirement. This one would require smartphone makers to enable always-on satellite-based location tracking (Assisted GPS). The measure would require
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a day ago
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The best iPad deals this week include $100 off the iPad Air M3
a day ago
by Valentina Palladino,Amy Skorheim,Jeff Dunn
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Meta cuts deals with several news publishers for AI use
a day ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence BonkMeta has cut several deals with news publishers to help provide real-time data for its AI chatbot services, as reported by Axios. The commercial agreements will allow its Meta AI chatbots to better answer user queries about news and current events. These are multiyear deals where publishers will be compensated for the use of their content, but we don't have any monetary specifics. The contracts do stipulate that Meta's chatbots will link out to articles when answering news queries, potentially offering a slight traffic boost to publishers
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X hit with $140 million fine from the EU
2 days ago
by Matt Tate
Financial Fraud Prevention, Business, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt TateThe European Commission has fined Elon Musk’s X €120 million (around $140 million) for breaching its transparency rules under the Digital Services Act. The European Union’s executive arm announced that it was investigating the social media company’s blue checkmarking verification system — first introduced when it was still known as Twitter — last year, along with other alleged DSA violations. Today’s verdict concerns the "deceptive design" of the checkmark, as well as "the lack of transparency of [
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How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw live today
2 days ago
by Danica Creahan
Sports & Recreation, Soccer, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Danica CreahanThe 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is this Friday. (Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) Hector Vivas - FIFA via Getty Images The draw for the 2026 World Cup is this Friday at 12 PM ET, where we’ll learn which group the 39 qualified countries and three host nations will land in for the international soccer tournament. The 2026 World Cup draw will air live on Fox. Pre-show coverage of the draw begins at 11
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The best stocking stuffers you can get for $50 or less
2 days ago
by Valentina Palladino
Shopping, Personal Finance - Lifestyle, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina PalladinoThe big ticket tech gifts may get the lion's share of attention during the holidays, but it's surprising how much people appreciate small and thoughtful accessories and gadgets. We picked out a dozen such stocking stuffers for under $50 — perfect for a little something extra for a loved one or a welcome gift for a coworker. Just be sure to check the shipping windows to make sure these handy gizmos will arrive in time. Here are some of our favorite techie gift ideas that come in at $50
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The New York Times and Chicago Tribune sue Perplexity over alleged copyright infringement
2 days ago
by Kris Holt
Business, Company Legal & Law Matters, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris HoltThe New York Times and the Chicago Tribune have filed separate lawsuits against Perplexity over alleged copyright infringement. The Times said it had sent Perplexity several cease-and-desist demands to stop using its content until the two reached an agreement, but the AI company persisted in doing so. In the lawsuit [PDF], the Times accused Perplexity of infringing on its copyrights at two main stages. First, by scraping its website (including in real time) to train AI models and feed
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Where the hell is Samsung's Ballie robot?
2 days ago
by Nathan Ingraham
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Nathan IngrahamAnother CES is nearly upon us, another year where we’ll see new gadgets aplenty from giant companies and tiny ones you’ve never heard of. And the not-so-secret secret of CES is that many of these things never make it to market — but usually it isn’t things companies like Samsung show off. But here we are, nearly six years since Samsung first showed off its Ballie personal robot and it is nowhere to be found. For those who may not recall, Ballie is an adorable circular
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Engadget Podcast: WTF is up with RAM? (With Will Smith from The Tech Pod)
2 days ago
by Devindra Hardawar
Celebrities, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Devindra HardawarRAM prices have gone wild, mostly thanks to AI. In this episode, Devindra chats with Will Smith (Brad and Will Made a Tech Pod) about the state of the RAM industry, as well as other hardware we expect to get more expensive. (SSD prices are definitely creeping up too!). Also, we discuss Meta poaching Alan Dye, one of Apple's design executives, and what this could mean for Meta's upcoming devices. And yes, whatever they have next will likely revolve around AI. SUB
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Chinese hackers reportedly targeting government entities using 'Brickstorm' malware
2 days ago
by Matt Tate
Politics & Government, Internet & Networking Technology, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt TateHackers with links to China reportedly successfully infiltrated a number of unnamed government and tech entities using advanced malware. As reported by Reuters, cybersecurity agencies from the US and Canada confirmed the attack, which used a backdoor known as “Brickstorm” to target organizations using the VMware vSphere cloud computing platform. As detailed in a report published by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security on December 4, PRC state-sponsored hackers maintained "long-term persistent access" to an unnamed victim’s internal network. After
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Splitgate: Arena Reloaded tries to fix what Splitgate 2 broke
2 days ago
by Steve Dent
Sports & Recreation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve DentPortal shooter Splitgate 2 is coming back with a new name and rebuilt experience after being pulled back to beta earlier this year, developer 1047 Games announced. The free-to-play Splitgate: Arena Reloaded will relaunch on December 17th across platforms including Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and PC. "After months of community feedback, testing and rebuilding the entire experience, this is Splitgate refocused on what made it special in the first place: classic arena
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Microsoft's Copilot+ AI PC plan fizzled, but it still served a purpose
2 days ago
by Devindra Hardawar
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Devindra HardawarMicrosoft's Copilot+ initiative launched last year with a clear goal: To produce capable laptops for people eagerly anticipating AI-powered features. Read that sentence again, and it's glaringly obvious that Microsoft's plan was flawed from the start. Most consumers aren't nearly as hyped for AI features as the companies eager to foist artificial intelligence upon us. And those features aren't exactly compelling, either. Microsoft's Recall — which snaps screenshots of your PC to create a database of everything you’ve done– was dogged by privacy
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The Morning After: Flying Antigravity’s A1 drone is unlike anything else
2 days ago
by Mat Smith
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mat SmithSpinning off from the action-camera company Insta360, Antigravity now has its debut drone on sale. With 360-degree cameras that capture 8K and offer you a truly unconstrained view of the skies, the A1 is a different drone from everything else out there. Sorry, DJI. Instead of typical drone joysticks, you get a motion controller that lets you point and shoot like video game gesture controls, while crisp FPV goggles put you right inside the cockpit. Engadget
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What to expect at CES 2026
2 days ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos CampbellCES doesn't start until January, but whispers of the products and announcements that could be in store for tech's biggest annual conference have already started to take shape. The CES 2026 show floor is officially open from January 6 through 9, although the show kicks off with events on Sunday January 4 and a host of press conferences on Monday. As always, product demos, announcements and networking happening at the Las Vegas Convention Center and surrounding hotels all over the city. As usual, Engadget will
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The best laptops for gaming and schoolwork in 2025
2 days ago
by Devindra Hardawar
Alienwarem15, news, Dell, MSI, gaming, Alienware, thebuyersguide, commerce, Asus, ROGZephyrusG14, G515, MSIGS66Stealth, bts2020, gear, Computing, Technology & Electronics, Personal Finance - Career & Education, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Devindra HardawarBalancing schoolwork with gaming usually means finding a laptop that can do a little bit of everything. The best gaming laptops aren’t just built for high frame rates. They also need to handle long days of writing papers, running productivity apps and streaming lectures without slowing down. A good machine should feel reliable during class and powerful enough to jump into your favorite games once homework is out of the way. There’s a wide range of options depending on how much performance you need. Some students prefer a slim,
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Netflix is reportedly in exclusive talks to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO
2 days ago
by Steve Dent
Mergers, Acquisitions & Takeovers, Movies, Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve DentNetflix is in exclusive talks to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's film and TV studios and HBO Max streaming service, according to sources from Bloomberg. That suggests Netflix submitted a superior offer to rivals including Paramount Skydance Corp (owned by billionaire Larry Ellison) and Comcast, which owns NBCUniversal. The deal could be consummated within days and, if approved, would change the landscape of Hollywood and the streaming market. Warner Bros. Discovery's cable channels including CNN, TBS and TNT
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iam8bit is suing Skybound Game Studios alleging fraud and theft of designs
2 days ago
by Anna Washenko
Business, Video Games, Company Legal & Law Matters, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna WashenkoSkybound Game Studios is being sued by indie outfit iam8bit over fraud and breach of contract, including the theft of original designs. Skybound Entertainment, the parent company of Skybound Game Studios, is chaired by Robert Kirkman, who may be best known for creating the original comic book of The Walking Dead. We've reached out to Skybound for comment on the lawsuit but have not received a response as of publication. iam8bit is a video game producer as well as a merchandise operation selling vinyl
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Cairn's new release date is January 29, 2026
2 days ago
by Anna Washenko
Media, Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna WashenkoWe've been monitoring the upcoming rock climbing game Cairn for several months, as have the many folks who've already enjoyed the demo — which has an impressive 99 percent rating on Steam. In September, developer The Game Bakers pushed back the game's planned 2025 debut to give some extra time for polish. Today, the team dropped a fresh trailer announcing the revised launch date for the project. Cairn will be available on January 29, 2026 for Steam and PlayStation 5 for $30
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Russia reportedly bans Snapchat and FaceTime
2 days ago
by Ian Carlos Campbell
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos CampbellRoskomnadzor, Russia's federal agency for monitoring and censoring mass media, has blocked access to Snapchat and FaceTime in the country, Bloomberg reports, citing Russian news service Interfax. The bans were reportedly put in place because the platforms were used "to organize and carry out terrorist acts,” and commit fraud. It's not clear if either service is still accessible by using a VPN, but banning Snapchat and FaceTime fits with Russia’s crackdown on communication and social platforms that started after the country
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Amazon reportedly considering ending ties with the US Postal Service
2 days ago
by Andre Revilla
Internet & Networking Technology, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Andre RevillaAmazon is reportedly considering discontinuing use of the US Postal Service and building out its own shipping network to rival it, according to The Washington Post. The e-commerce behemoth spends more than $6 billion a year on the public mail carrier, representing just shy of 8 percent of the service's total revenues. That's up from just shy of $4 billion in 2019, and Amazon continues to grow. However, it sounds like that split might be due to a breakdown in negotiations between Amazon
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Meta says it's fixing its broken support system, with the help of AI
2 days ago
by Karissa Bell
Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Karissa BellIf you've ever had something go wrong with your Facebook or Instagram account, then you probably have a good idea of just how frustrating the support process can be. The company's automated processes are so broken that some people have found that suing Meta in small claims court can be a more reliable way of getting help from the company. Now, Meta says it's trying to address some of these longstanding issues. In an update, the company acknowledged that its "support hasn’t always met expectations" but that a series of AI
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The Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle is still on sale for $50 off right now
2 days ago
by Sarah Fielding
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sarah FieldingCyber Monday may be long gone, but there are still some deals floating around on the internet today. One deal that wasn't available on Black Friday but made an appearance on Cyber Monday was a discount on the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle. It's back again today at both Amazon and Walmart — you can get the bundle for $50 off, bringing the final price down to $449. For Amazon, you have to add the bundle to your cart to see the discounted price. For Walmart,
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Amazon Luna's December lineup includes Hollow Knight, Lego 2K Drive and a few Fallout games
2 days ago
by Matt Tate
Video Games, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt TateAmazon Luna’s December lineup of games has been announced, and there are plenty of early Christmas presents to sink your teeth into. For those unaware, Prime members automatically qualify for Luna standard, the entry-level tier of Amazon’s cloud gaming service, and each month the company also hands out a number of codes for PC games that permanently join in your library once redeemed. Among those claim-and-keep-forever games this month are the underrated open-world Lego racing game, Lego 2K Drive, the
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Pixel-art cyberpunk game Replaced arrives in March
2 days ago
by Will Shanklin
Video Games, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will ShanklinBased on what we've seen, Replaced is a gaming art director's dream. The long-delayed indie title has lush pixel-art environments, set in a cyberpunk fever dream. And now we finally know when it's arriving. Mark your calendar for March 12, 2026. If you've been following Replaced's journey, you'll know that's four years after its original release date. Shit happens! In this case, that included having to relocate from Belarus to Cyprus after Russia invaded Ukraine in
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Amazon's Kindle Scribe Colorsoft finally has a release date: December 10
2 days ago
by Cherlynn Low
Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Cherlynn LowWhen it announced the latest series of Kindle Scribe writing tablets in October, Amazon didn’t have a specific release date to share beyond “later this year.” And now that we’re approaching the final weeks of 2025, the company is meeting its own deadline by sharing that it will be available on December 10. That detail is now posted on the Amazon product page for the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, if you’d like to see the date for yourself. As a refresher, this is
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Meta is reportedly going to slash spending on the metaverse
2 days ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence BonkMeta is reportedly planning steep cuts to its metaverse division, according to Bloomberg. This is happening just a few years after the company changed its name from Facebook to reflect its renewed interest in that same metaverse. Bloomberg notes that the metaverse department could get hit with significant budget cuts in the near future, with layoffs potentially occurring early next year. The budget cuts could go as high as 30 percent and will likely impact the virtual worlds product Meta Horizon Worlds and the Quest virtual reality headset. The
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The best tech gifts and cool gadgets for 2025
3 days ago
by Engadget
Hobbies & Personal Activities, Personal Finance - Lifestyle, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|EngadgetIt can be tough to find a good gift for tech obsessives. Since they keep up with the latest releases, they probably already have the new high-profile gadgets out there. Luckily, Engadget staffers keep their eyes peeled all year long for the truly unique stuff. We travel to CES, attend product launches, cover major and minor tech events — we also can’t help but buy ourselves any zany, clever, addictive or productive tech we happen to stumble across. In short, we’ve got
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A shaky year for American EVs could set the tone for 2026
3 days ago
by Tim Stevens
Autos, Transportation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Tim StevensIf you like both electric vehicles and emotional roller coasters, 2025 was an excellent year. However, for those of us whose nerves are already sufficiently frazzled, the highs and lows of the last 12 months were a bit hard to stomach. In 2025, we saw the introduction of new, compelling models like the Lucid Gravity and refreshed Nissan Leaf, the latter available at a price on par with its internally combusted competition. From a product availability standpoint, 2025
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PlayStation teams up with Bad Robot and the creator of Left 4 Dead for a co-op shooter
3 days ago
by Kris Holt
Robots, Video Games, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris HoltSony Interactive Entertainment has signed a deal to produce and publish a game from Bad Robot, JJ Abrams’ production company. The two sides are keeping most of the details close to their chest for now, but the game is a four-player co-op shooter for PlayStation 5 and PC directed by someone who knows a thing or two about that genre: Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth. Bad Robot Games — which is a fully remote studio — was formed in 2018 with the help of Tencent.
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Antigravity A1 drone review: FPV flying unlike anything else
3 days ago
by Mat Smith
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mat SmithThe Antigravity A1 is what happens when Insta360’s 360-degree cameras are given wings and flying feels like a video game. Spinning out as its own brand, Antigravity’s debut drone is a big swing: a three-piece set with a drone that captures 8K 360-degree video, FPV goggles and a motion controller. Challenging the dominance of DJI’s (many!) consumer drones is a big ask. Antigravity’s approach is to play to its
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Apple's AirPods 4 with ANC are back on sale for $99
3 days ago
by Steve Dent
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve DentIf you missed the Black Friday sale on Apple's AirPods 4 with ANC, you're in luck — they're back on sale at the same $99 price for a substantial $80 savings (45 percent). What's more, if you're one who frets about damaging your gear, you can grab them with AppleCare+ for $118, saving 43 percent from the normal price. We think that the AirPods Pro 2 are the best AirPods overall, but the ANC-enabled AirPods
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UK fines porn company £1 million for weak age checks
3 days ago
by Steve Dent
Internet & Networking Technology, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve DentThe UK has fined a porn operator called AVS Group £1 million ($1.33 million) for failing to have strong enough age checks, regulator Ofcom announced. The company which was also hit with an additional £50,000 fine for its failure to respond to information request and now has 72 hours to introduce effective age checks or face a further penalty of £1,000 a day. In July, the UK government announced it would start checking compliance by websites that publish or display
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Proton Sheets joins the company's productivity suite
3 days ago
by Anna Washenko
Software, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna WashenkoThe latest addition to Proton's workplace suite is a spreadsheet tool called Proton Sheets. It will offer real-time collaboration, and users can control who has access to view and edit files. Proton Sheets can also be accessed on any device, including mobile ones. It supports importing CSV and XLS files, and the spreadsheets also support commonly used formulas for calculations. A big part of Proton's pitch is privacy, promising that users' information won't be used for training AI. The company also protects user data with end-to
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The 29 best PC games you can play right now for 2025
3 days ago
by Engadget
epicgamesstore, bethesda, gaming, feature, SquareEnix, bestgamespc, thebuyersguide, 505games, steam, CDPR, bestgames, gog, Video Games, Consumer Discretionary, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|EngadgetPC gamers have almost too many options when it comes to titles to play, which is a great problem to have. With decades of games to choose from (and the first port of call for most indie titles, too), the options are endless. You also get the perks of (nearly always flawless) backward compatibility and console-beating graphical performance — if you've got the coin for it when you’re building your perfect kit or picking up a high-powered gaming laptop. The whole idea of what a gaming
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Meta's Oversight Board wants to expand its powers in 2026
3 days ago
by Karissa Bell
Social & Online Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Karissa BellThe Oversight Board is getting ready to tackle a new pain point for Facebook and Instagram users. Up to now, users have been able to appeal content moderation decisions related to specific posts to the board, but haven't been able to ask the group to intervene in other situations that affect their accounts. That could soon change. The board says that it will weigh in on individual account-level penalties in a pilot next year. The board noted the change in an impact report recapping its five-year history and
The Verge
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Apple’s chip chief might be the next exec to leave
8 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Apple, Apple Rumors, News, TechBloomberg’s Mark Gurman is reporting that Johny Srouji, senior vice president of hardware technologies, told Tim Cook he is “seriously considering” leaving Apple for another company in the near future. It was reported in October that Srouji was “evaluating his future at the tech giant.” While nothing is confirmed, it seems the executive is leaning towards not having a future at Cupertino. If Srouji leaves, he would be just the latest in a string of high-profile shake
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The Nintendo Switch 2 and Ninja’s Creami are the best deals of the week
11 hours ago
by Cameron Faulkner
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingIt’s a great time to consider buying Nintendo’s latest console. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Cyber week has just about wrapped up, but there are still some amazing Cyber Monday leftovers that you can save money on. The one deal we can’t stop telling readers about is the unexpected $50 discount on Nintendo’s Switch 2 console bundle that includes Mario Kart World, bringing it down to $449.99 (was $499.99). Currently, you can snag the bundle
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The tech world is sleeping on the most exciting Bluetooth feature in years
12 hours ago
by John.Higgins
Analysis, Audio, Gadgets, Headphones, Report, Speakers, Tech, TVsIt's been a few years since the official introduction of the Bluetooth technology Auracast, which allows devices like earbuds, headphones, speakers, and hearing aids to connect to a single source without the need for pairing. Like a radio picks up your local radio stations, all you have to do is connect to the right broadcast. These could be flight announcements from your gate at the airport, the microphone a teacher is using during a presentation, or the TV you're watching while on the treadmill at the gym. By
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Mad Men’s special effects foreman hasn’t seen the infamous 4K remaster
13 hours ago
by Charles Pulliam-Moore
Entertainment, HBO, Interview, Report, Streaming, TV ShowsEveryone had a good laugh at HBO Max this week when the new 4K Mad Men remaster debuted with a number of glaring errors that should have been caught before the show was uploaded to the streamer's servers. Episodes went live with incorrect titles, and in one instance you could still see members of the show's production crew who shouldn't have been visible on-camera. The mistakes were reportedly the result of Lionsgate Television - Mad Men's original production company - sending over the incorrect set of exported files. It is
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AI ‘creators’ might just crash the influencer economy
14 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
AI, Entertainment, Interview, ReportIt was only in June that Jeremy Carrasco uploaded his first videos to TikTok and Instagram. In that short time, he's amassed over 300,000 followers on each platform. No, it's not exactly Charli D'Amelio numbers, but that does make him one of the biggest names in AI literacy on social media. Jeremy told The Verge that he always wanted to try his hand at being a YouTuber. Instead, he found himself behind the camera, working as a producer and director on
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Horses deserves to be played, even if it’s not very good
14 hours ago
by Ash Parrish
Entertainment, Games Review, Gaming, PC GamingHorses has become the current face of the fight against video game censorship and what gets to be art. After getting banned from Steam and the Epic Game Store, the narrative horror game has become a bestseller on GOG.com, and has brought gamers of all stripes together in support of it. But as a game, Horses doesn't deserve all this - neither its bans nor, after playing it myself, all the glowing praise. Horses is a collaboration between indie studio Santa Ragione and Italian filmmaker
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The Verge’s 2025 holiday gift guide
a day ago
by Verge Staff
Gadgets, Gift Guides, Tech, Verge ShoppingThe holidays have a way of sneaking up on us. One minute you're trick-or-treating with your kids, and the next you're panic shopping in a Buc-ee's gift aisle. But it doesn't have to be that way. With the right cheat sheet, you can keep the holiday spirit high and stress levels low. Fortunately, we did some planning on your behalf. As much as we love playing with the latest gadgets and gizmos here at The Verge, we also love recommending them. That's
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Welcome to the big leagues, Netflix
a day ago
by Charles Pulliam-Moore
Analysis, Business, Entertainment, Film, Netflix, Report, Streaming, TV ShowsWarner Bros. has an infamous history of being bought by other companies and then quickly ending up back on the market after its new owners realize how difficult it is to capitalize on a legacy production studio's assets. Those challenges are part of what doomed WB's mergers with AOL and AT&T, who bought the studio in attempts to reinvent themselves. But WB's latest acquisition deal - this time with Netflix for $83 billion - feels like it has the potential to turn out differently because of how much of a
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Chamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again
a day ago
by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Report, Smart Home, TechThe MyQ garage door controller is an accessory that can connect Chamberlain Group garage door openers to the MyQ app. The MyQ platform used to support more smart home integrations, but has increasingly become focused on those that require subscriptions. Garage door opener manufacturer The Chamberlain Group has launched a new version of the communication platform that powers its connected garage door openers - and it's bad news for smart home users. The new Security+ 3.0 platform, launching alongside Chamberlain's latest open
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Star Wars’ original theatrical cut returns to theaters in 2027
a day ago
by Jay Peters
Entertainment, Film, News, Star WarsDisney is bringing a “newly restored version” of the original, 1977 theatrical cut of Star Wars back to theaters on February 19th, 2027. It will only be available in theaters for “a limited time,” Disney says, and it’s being released as part of “Lucasfilm’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration” for the franchise. Tickets aren’t on sale yet, but Disney says it will share details on when and where to buy tickets on StarWars.com
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Apple’s chip chief might be the next exec to leave
8 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Apple, Apple Rumors, News, TechBloomberg’s Mark Gurman is reporting that Johny Srouji, senior vice president of hardware technologies, told Tim Cook he is “seriously considering” leaving Apple for another company in the near future. It was reported in October that Srouji was “evaluating his future at the tech giant.” While nothing is confirmed, it seems the executive is leaning towards not having a future at Cupertino. If Srouji leaves, he would be just the latest in a string of high-profile shakeups in the company’s C-suite. COO Jeff Williams announced his retirement in July, which led to some shifting of roles. But things have only accelerated
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The Nintendo Switch 2 and Ninja’s Creami are the best deals of the week
11 hours ago
by Cameron Faulkner
Deals, Gadgets, Verge ShoppingIt’s a great time to consider buying Nintendo’s latest console. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Cyber week has just about wrapped up, but there are still some amazing Cyber Monday leftovers that you can save money on. The one deal we can’t stop telling readers about is the unexpected $50 discount on Nintendo’s Switch 2 console bundle that includes Mario Kart World, bringing it down to $449.99 (was $499.99). Currently, you can snag the bundle at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. It’s the best Switch 2 console to buy for the holidays because it comes with Mario Kart World,
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The tech world is sleeping on the most exciting Bluetooth feature in years
12 hours ago
by John.Higgins
Analysis, Audio, Gadgets, Headphones, Report, Speakers, Tech, TVsIt's been a few years since the official introduction of the Bluetooth technology Auracast, which allows devices like earbuds, headphones, speakers, and hearing aids to connect to a single source without the need for pairing. Like a radio picks up your local radio stations, all you have to do is connect to the right broadcast. These could be flight announcements from your gate at the airport, the microphone a teacher is using during a presentation, or the TV you're watching while on the treadmill at the gym. By letting you link directly into one of these broadcasts, Auracast can increase auditory
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Mad Men’s special effects foreman hasn’t seen the infamous 4K remaster
13 hours ago
by Charles Pulliam-Moore
Entertainment, HBO, Interview, Report, Streaming, TV ShowsEveryone had a good laugh at HBO Max this week when the new 4K Mad Men remaster debuted with a number of glaring errors that should have been caught before the show was uploaded to the streamer's servers. Episodes went live with incorrect titles, and in one instance you could still see members of the show's production crew who shouldn't have been visible on-camera. The mistakes were reportedly the result of Lionsgate Television - Mad Men's original production company - sending over the incorrect set of exported files. It is wild to think that no one at HBO noticed that the
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AI ‘creators’ might just crash the influencer economy
14 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
AI, Entertainment, Interview, ReportIt was only in June that Jeremy Carrasco uploaded his first videos to TikTok and Instagram. In that short time, he's amassed over 300,000 followers on each platform. No, it's not exactly Charli D'Amelio numbers, but that does make him one of the biggest names in AI literacy on social media. Jeremy told The Verge that he always wanted to try his hand at being a YouTuber. Instead, he found himself behind the camera, working as a producer and director on multicamera livestreams. But he finally decided to take the plunge after realizing that most of the dialogue around generative AI
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Horses deserves to be played, even if it’s not very good
14 hours ago
by Ash Parrish
Entertainment, Games Review, Gaming, PC GamingHorses has become the current face of the fight against video game censorship and what gets to be art. After getting banned from Steam and the Epic Game Store, the narrative horror game has become a bestseller on GOG.com, and has brought gamers of all stripes together in support of it. But as a game, Horses doesn't deserve all this - neither its bans nor, after playing it myself, all the glowing praise. Horses is a collaboration between indie studio Santa Ragione and Italian filmmaker Andrea Lucco Bolera. Bolera wrote the game and acted in and directed the FMV cutscenes that
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The Verge’s 2025 holiday gift guide
a day ago
by Verge Staff
Gadgets, Gift Guides, Tech, Verge ShoppingThe holidays have a way of sneaking up on us. One minute you're trick-or-treating with your kids, and the next you're panic shopping in a Buc-ee's gift aisle. But it doesn't have to be that way. With the right cheat sheet, you can keep the holiday spirit high and stress levels low. Fortunately, we did some planning on your behalf. As much as we love playing with the latest gadgets and gizmos here at The Verge, we also love recommending them. That's why, after consulting with our expert team of writers and editors, we've compiled a medley of gift ideas that
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Welcome to the big leagues, Netflix
a day ago
by Charles Pulliam-Moore
Analysis, Business, Entertainment, Film, Netflix, Report, Streaming, TV ShowsWarner Bros. has an infamous history of being bought by other companies and then quickly ending up back on the market after its new owners realize how difficult it is to capitalize on a legacy production studio's assets. Those challenges are part of what doomed WB's mergers with AOL and AT&T, who bought the studio in attempts to reinvent themselves. But WB's latest acquisition deal - this time with Netflix for $83 billion - feels like it has the potential to turn out differently because of how much of a major player within the entertainment industry the streamer has become.
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Chamberlain blocks smart home integrations with its garage door openers — again
a day ago
by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Report, Smart Home, TechThe MyQ garage door controller is an accessory that can connect Chamberlain Group garage door openers to the MyQ app. The MyQ platform used to support more smart home integrations, but has increasingly become focused on those that require subscriptions. Garage door opener manufacturer The Chamberlain Group has launched a new version of the communication platform that powers its connected garage door openers - and it's bad news for smart home users. The new Security+ 3.0 platform, launching alongside Chamberlain's latest openers, shuts down the workarounds that third-party accessory makers such as Tailwind, Meross, and Ratgdo developed to let you integrate your
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Star Wars’ original theatrical cut returns to theaters in 2027
a day ago
by Jay Peters
Entertainment, Film, News, Star WarsDisney is bringing a “newly restored version” of the original, 1977 theatrical cut of Star Wars back to theaters on February 19th, 2027. It will only be available in theaters for “a limited time,” Disney says, and it’s being released as part of “Lucasfilm’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration” for the franchise. Tickets aren’t on sale yet, but Disney says it will share details on when and where to buy tickets on StarWars.com. Disney initially revealed earlier this year that it would be bringing Star Wars back to theaters. Star Wars creator George Lucas has famously tinkered with what’s now called A
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This AI Model Can Intuit How the Physical World Works
4 hours ago
by Anil Ananthaswamy
Science, Artificial, IntelligenceThe V-JEPA system uses ordinary videos to understand the physics of the real world.
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The 46 Best Movies on Netflix, WIRED’s Picks (December 2025)
13 hours ago
by Matt Kamen, WIRED Staff
Culture, Culture / Movies, GuidesFrankenstein, Troll 2, and A House of Dynamite are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
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The 46 Best Shows on Netflix, WIRED's Picks (December 2025)
13 hours ago
by Matt Kamen, WIRED Staff
Culture, Culture / TV, GuidesStranger Things, The Beast in Me, and Last Samurai Standing are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
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Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 Review: A High-End Gaming Handheld
15 hours ago
by Brad Bourque
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Gaming, Gear / Products / Computers, Gear / Reviews, Product, ReviewThis premium gaming handheld loads up with features, but Windows still holds it back from being the easy option.
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Why Tehran Is Running Out of Water
16 hours ago
by Yeon-Woo Choi, Elfatih A. B. Eltahir
Science, Science / Environment, Capital, at, RiskBecause of shifting storms and sweltering summers, Iran’s capital faces a future “Day Zero” when the taps run dry.
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Security News This Week: Oh Crap, Kohler’s Toilet Cameras Aren’t Really End-to-End Encrypted
17 hours ago
by Andy Greenberg
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / National Security, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, RoundupPlus: The Trump administration declines to issue sanctions over Salt Typhoon’s hacking spree, officials warn of a disturbingly stealthy Chinese malware specimen, and more.
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Canyon Deflectr RLS Bike Helmet Review: Game-Changing Safety Technology
17 hours ago
by Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Product, ReviewCanyon’s latest off-road helmet is the first bike helmet in the United States to feature RLS’s game-changing safety tech.
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Gevi Espresso Machine Review: Quick but Quirky
17 hours ago
by Pete Cottell
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Kitchen, Product, ReviewThis no-frills device is good, but chintzy accessories and a borderline dangerous frother keep it from being great.
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Gear News of the Week: Google Drops Another Android Update, and the Sony A7 V Is Here
17 hours ago
by Adrienne So
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products, RoundupPlus: Samsung’s trifolding phone unfurls to the size of a tablet, and Kobo has a new remote page-turner.
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Vimeo Promo Codes and Deals: Save Up to 40%
a day ago
by Louryn Strampe
Gear, CouponsEnjoy 25% off a membership, 40% off, plus an additional 10% off annual plans, and more deals to save at Vimeo.
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WIRED Roundup: DOGE Isn’t Dead, Facebook Dating Is Real, and Amazon’s AI Ambitions
a day ago
by Zoë Schiffer, Leah Feiger
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Uncanny, ValleyIn this episode of Uncanny Valley, we bring you the news of the week, then dive into how some DOGE operatives are still at work in the federal government—despite reports claiming otherwise.
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‘Horses,’ the Most Controversial Game of the Year, Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype
a day ago
by Megan Farokhmanesh
Culture, Culture / Video Games, Video, GamesFirst it was banned. Then its sales blew up. But Horses fails to meet the lofty goals of its own ideas.
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Buying Warner Bros. Gives Netflix What It’s Always Needed: An Identity
a day ago
by Angela Watercutter
Culture, Culture / Movies, Culture / TV, R&D, by, M&AThe $83 billion deal gives the streamer a century’s worth of prestige television and movies, from Batman movies to Game of Thrones. It also ends the streaming wars.
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The Best Deals From the Silk & Snow Cyber Week Sale (2025)
a day ago
by Louryn Strampe
Gear, Gear / Deals, DealsFor a few more days, you can save on mattresses and bed frames from one of our favorite makers.
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9 Best Lubes (2025): Water-Based, Silicone, Natural Oils
a day ago
by Amanda Chatel
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Slip, 'n, SlideFor the most sensitive parts of the human body, friction is the enemy. Here’s how to keep it at bay with our favorite lubes made of water, silicone, or natural oil.
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Here’s What You Should Know About Launching an AI Startup
2 days ago
by Steven Levy
Business, Business / Tech Culture, BackchannelAI startups say the promise of turning dazzling models into useful products is harder than anyone expected. Three founders discuss what it takes.
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GoTrax Mustang Electric Bike Review: Punchy and Tiny
2 days ago
by Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Product, ReviewThis nimble, compact ebike packs plenty of punch, but doesn’t offer a wide range of sizes.
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The Best Meal Replacement Shakes for Total Life Optimization (2025)
2 days ago
by Pete Cottell
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Buying, GuideSolve the problem of cooking and chewing food with these full-meal replacement drinks.
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AI Slop Is Ruining Reddit for Everyone
2 days ago
by Kat Tenbarge
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, UnrealReddit is considered one of the most human spaces left on the internet, but mods and users are overwhelmed with slop posts in the most popular subreddits.
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How Long Should You Stay in a Sauna? (2025)
2 days ago
by Emily Peck
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Hot, SpotOptimize your sauna session by listening to the experts and, more importantly, your body.
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Huge Trove of Nude Images Leaked by AI Image Generator Startup’s Exposed Database
2 days ago
by Matt Burgess
Security, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Explicit, ProblemsAn AI image generator startup’s database was left accessible to the open internet, revealing more than 1 million images and videos, including photos of real people who had been “nudified.”
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Logitech Promo Code: $25 Off This Holiday Season
2 days ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear, CouponsGet an exclusive discount of $25 off $200+ this holiday season when you sign up for Logitech emails.
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Naturepedic Promo Codes and Deals: 20% Off
2 days ago
by Nena Farrell
Gear, Gear / Deals, CouponsSave on Naturepedic’s line of organic, thoughtfully crafted mattresses and bedding with our coupon codes for this month.
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Womanizer Coupons: Save 15% in December
2 days ago
by Amanda Chatel
Gear, CouponsEnjoy discounts on Duo Premium and more sex toys with our Womanizer coupon codes.
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Groupon Promo Codes: 50% Off in December 2025
2 days ago
by Molly Higgins
Gear, CouponsUnlock up to 50% off, 40% off packages, and 25% off with top Groupon coupon codes. Explore coupons to save extra on travel getaways, holiday gifts, spa days, and event tickets.
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Watch the Highlights From WIRED’s 2025 Big Interview Event Right Here
2 days ago
by WIRED Staff
Business, Culture, Politics, Science, The, Big, InterviewOn December 4, WIRED sat down with some of the biggest names in tech, culture, business, and science for a day full of in-depth interviews.
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Former USIP Lawyer on DOGE: ‘Brass Knuckles on an Authoritarian Fist’
2 days ago
by Angela Watercutter
Politics, Politics / Policy, Politics / Politics News, The, Big, InterviewGeorge Foote, who served as the outside general counsel to the US Institute of Peace, said at WIRED’s Big Interview event that DOGE operatives arrived like a “strike team.”
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David Hogg to Democratic Establishment: Get the Message or Get Voted Out
2 days ago
by Marah Eakin
Politics, Politics / Disinformation, Politics / Policy, The, Big, InterviewAt WIRED’s Big Interview event, the activist and organizer said he doesn’t “think the Chuck Schumers of the world understand” what’s coming for the party.
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It’s Time to Save Silicon Valley From Itself
2 days ago
by Steven Levy
Business, Business / Big Tech, The, Big, InterviewBig Tech has lost its way. At WIRED’s Big Interview event, Techdirt editor Mike Masnick and Common Tools CEO Alex Komoroske announced a manifesto designed to help the industry get back on track.
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Meta Poached Apple’s Top Design Guys to Fix Its Software UI
2 days ago
by Boone Ashworth
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, RebootMeta wants to make its AI hardware slicker and more fashion-forward. It also needs to make its software more usable. The way to do all that appears to be hiring design maestros away from Apple.
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Circle’s Jeremy Allaire: We’re Building an ‘Economic OS’ for the AI Era
2 days ago
by Andrew Couts
Business, Business / Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Business / Big Tech, The, Big, InterviewThe cofounder and CEO of Circle says “money as an app platform” is the next step in a digital-based global economic system that’s right around the corner.
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Former DOGE Engineer Is Now Back in Government
2 days ago
by Vittoria Elliott
Politics, The, Big, InterviewSahil Lavingia, previously a DOGE operative at the Department of Veterans Affairs, is now a career employee at the IRS. He said at WIRED’s Big Interview event that he expects to work there 10 years.
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‘Signalgate’ Inspector General Report Wants Just One Change to Avoid a Repeat Debacle
2 days ago
by Lily Hay Newman
Security, Security / National Security, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, Life, ChoicesThe United States Inspector General report reviewing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s text messaging mess recommends a single change to keep classified material secure.
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie: Past Leaders Took the City ‘for Granted’
2 days ago
by Marah Eakin
Politics, Politics / Policy, The, Big, InterviewPeople like to rag on the Bay Area, but mayor Daniel Lurie believes there’s no better place in the world than San Francisco.
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Trump Wants to Trade Fuel Economy for Cheaper Cars. But It Might Not Work
2 days ago
by Aarian Marshall
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, pollutionBy rolling back auto industry fuel efficiency goals, US president Donald Trump hopes to make new cars cheaper. But prices won’t drop for years, and consumers will spend more on gas in the meantime.
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Can AI Look at Your Retina and Diagnose Alzheimer’s? Eric Topol Hopes So
2 days ago
by Marah Eakin
Science, Science / Health, The, Big, InterviewThe author of Super Agers believes AI could bring big changes to the world of medicine.
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Cloudflare Has Blocked 416 Billion AI Bot Requests Since July 1
2 days ago
by Lily Hay Newman
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Privacy, The, Big, InterviewCloudflare CEO Matthew Prince claims the internet infrastructure company’s efforts to block AI crawlers are already seeing big results.
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Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei Believes the Market Will Reward Safe AI
2 days ago
by Marah Eakin
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Business / Big Tech, Business / Regulation, Business / Tech Culture, The, Big, InterviewThe Trump administration might think regulation is killing the AI industry, but Anthropic president Daniela Amodei disagrees.
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What Happens When Your Coworkers Are AI Agents
2 days ago
by Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, Evan Ratliff
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Uncanny, ValleyIn this episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk to writer Evan Ratliff about how he created a small startup made entirely of AI employees—and what his findings reveal about the reality of an agentic future.
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Jon M. Chu Says AI Couldn’t Have Made One of the Best Moments in ‘Wicked’
2 days ago
by Marah Eakin
Culture, Culture / Movies, The, Big, InterviewThe Wicked: For Good director says being able to improvise on set allows for the kind of moments that are hard for machines to make.
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The 67 Best Movies on Disney+, WIRED’s Picks (December 2025)
2 days ago
by Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED Staff
Culture, Culture / Movies, GuidesMadame Web, Love+War, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.
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FBI Says DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Brian Cole Kept Buying Bomb Parts After January 6
2 days ago
by Dell Cameron, David Gilbert
Security, Security / National Security, Security / Security News, Politics / Politics News, BustedThe 30-year-old Virginia resident evaded capture for years after authorities discovered pipe bombs planted near buildings in Washington, DC, the day before the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
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AMD CEO Lisa Su Says Concerns About an AI Bubble Are Overblown
2 days ago
by Angela Watercutter
Business, Business / Big Tech, Business / Computers and Software, Business / Tech Culture, The, Big, InterviewLisa Su leads Nvidia’s biggest rival in the AI chip market. When asked at WIRED’s Big Interview event if AI is a bubble, the company’s CEO said, “Emphatically, from my perspective, no.”
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A New Anonymous Phone Carrier Lets You Sign Up With Nothing but a Zip Code
2 days ago
by Andy Greenberg
The Big Story, Security / Privacy, Speak, FreelyPrivacy stalwart Nicholas Merrill spent a decade fighting an FBI surveillance order. Now he wants to sell you phone service—without knowing almost anything about you.
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ByteDance and DeepSeek Are Placing Very Different AI Bets
2 days ago
by Zeyi Yang
Business, Made, in, ChinaThe diverging path of China’s two leading AI players shows where the country’s artificial intelligence industry is headed.
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InnAIO AI Translator T10 Review: Feature-Loaded but Needs Work
3 days ago
by Christopher Null
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Phones, Product, ReviewThe InnAIO T10 clips magnetically to the back of your phone, but it needs further development to be worth the money.
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The 19 Best Golf Gifts for Every Kind of Golfer (2025)
3 days ago
by Ryan Waniata
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Gaming, Hole, in, OneMake your favorite golfer’s day with the best golf gifts to enhance every part of their game.
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Antigravity A1 Review: A 360-Degree Drone
3 days ago
by Sam Kieldsen
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Product, ReviewThe Antigravity A1 is fun all around, if you don’t mind the steep price or wearing goggles to control it.
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A Startup Says It Has Found a Hidden Source of Geothermal Energy
3 days ago
by Molly Taft
Science, UndergroundZanskar uses AI to identify hidden geothermal systems—and claims it has found one that could fuel a power plant, the first such discovery by industry in decades.
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The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Is Coming—Here’s How to Watch
3 days ago
by Gretchen Rundorff
Science, Science / Space, Shooting, StarsThe highlight of the year, the Geminids are the most active and colorful meteor shower, offering the chance to see hundreds of shooting stars every hour when they peak in mid-December.