Tech
AI Summary
- Netflix's significant investment in Ben Affleck's AI filmmaking startup signals a new frontier in content creation, while Christopher Nolan voices concerns about AI as a 'Trojan horse.'
- The tech industry is grappling with the regulatory landscape for autonomous vehicles, as highlighted by ongoing battles over robotaxi rules and Waymo's service disruptions in San Francisco.
- Apple is facing a lawsuit that could potentially disrupt OpenAI's hardware ambitions, underscoring the intensifying competition and legal challenges in the AI hardware space.
- Despite widespread EV charging concerns, a 600-mile road trip demonstrated that EV charging infrastructure is significantly improving, even as some EV models are being discontinued in the U.S.
- Databricks has achieved a $188 billion valuation, solidifying its position as a key player in the AI ecosystem, while other AI initiatives like nonprofit Current AI aim for open access to AI technologies.
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TechCrunch
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Netflix paid $587M for Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking startup
5 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Media & Entertainment, Netflix, InterPositiveNetflix revealed that it paid $587 million in cash for InterPositive, a startup co-founded by Ben Affleck.
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What to watch for after Jensen Huang’s Japan visit
5 hours ago
by Kate Park
AI, Japan, Jensen Huang, nvidiaJensen Huang left Tokyo with deals spanning Japan's entire tech ecosystem.
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Can an Apple lawsuit derail OpenAI’s hardware plans?
7 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Gadgets, Hardware, Apple, OpenAIOn the latest episode of Equity, we debate whether Apple's lawsuit will cast over OpenAi's much-discussed plans to get into hardware and go public.
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TechCrunch Mobility: The battle over robotaxi rules
11 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Transportation, Waymo, techcrunch mobilityWelcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
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‘Odyssey’ director Christopher Nolan calls AI an obvious ‘Trojan horse’
12 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Media & Entertainment, christopher nolan, The Odyssey"Everybody knows the Greeks are inside."
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Engadget
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4 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
NewsThe $35 camera comes in seven colors and has a slide cover.
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NASA shares beautiful timelapse of the Psyche spacecraft's view over Mars
8 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
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How To use Claude's Reflect dashboard and learn when it's time to touch grass
8 hours ago
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11 hours ago
by Adnan Ahmed
EntertainmentBluetooth may seem the obvious next step in the remote's evolution, but there are reasons that infrared hasn't died out.
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Are OLED TVs still worth the premium in 2026?
13 hours ago
by Jason Schneider
TV & MoviesOLED displays are the best of the best in many ways, but in some scenarios, "lesser" technology really shines.
The Verge
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This unpronounceable series of glyphs is an incredible side project from Kieran Hebden (aka Four Tet)
6 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Column, Entertainment, Music, Music ReviewSure is a lot of porcelein in there. | Image: Kieran Hebden Just why? ʅ͡͡͡͡͡͡͡͡͡͡͡(̸̢̛̼̞̭͋ͅ)̸͚̰͛̔̾̀̿͒͂:̴͓̞̑̌̂̆̊͋̀:̸͎̟̯̂̓̌ ҉ ͡ ͞ ͞ ͞ ҉● ࿀ ● ࿀ ● ҉⃝ ⃝͢ ͞ ͘ ͞⃝̕ ͢ ̛ ⃝ ̸ ̡ ͢⃝̧ ͡ ͡ ̀ ̧ ̢⃝͜ ҉ ͞ ͞ ⃝͞ ͞ ͡⃝ ⃝҉҈҉҈҉҈҉҈҉҈҉ :̶̢͙͙͕̠̩͆(̷̮͍͚̫͚͂̍)̵̳̗̊( ̟̞̝̜̙̘̗̖҉̵̴̨̧̢̡̼̻̺̹̳̲̱̰̯̮̭̬̫̪̩̦̥ What am I supposed to do with this? It's un-Googleable. Unpronounceable. It doesn't even render the same way on various platforms. It looks one way on YouTube Music. Another on Apple Music. And yet another on Bandcamp. Even the artist name ⣎⡇ꉺლ༽இ•̛)ྀ◞ ༎ຶ ༽ৣৢ؞ৢ؞ؖ ꉺლ is an unpronounceable series of glyphs that would make
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Kodak EC35 is a dirt-cheap point-and-shoot film camera
7 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Cameras, Gadgets, NewsI’m partial to that avocado green one. | Image: Reto Project Following the success of its $99 Kodak-branded Snapic A1 , Reto Project is releasing the Kodak EC35 , an even more affordable 35mm film camera for just $34.99. The EC35 certainly isn't fancy. Its 25mm acrylic lens with a fixed f/10 aperture and 1/100 shutter speed basically put it on par with a drugstore disposable. The fact that it has a manual wind and rewind only emphasizes that. And you can really lean into that disposable aesthetic thanks to its built-in automatic flash. Unlike the A1, there's no double
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I hate that I don’t hate this song made with Suno
9 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
AI, Entertainment, Music, Report, Tech1010Benja won’t apologize for using AI. | Image: 1010Benja / Instagram I would never go so far as to say there's no place for AI in music (I'm a fan of Holly Herndon, after all). But I generally find music made with generative AI to be offensively boring , especially the outputs of Suno . So I'm having a bit of a tough time processing the fact that I actually quite enjoy 1010Benja's " Semiramis' Dream ." Benja has been unapologetic about his use of generative AI on his latest EP, Time Has Nothing To Do With What You Choose…
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The FBI reportedly won’t investigate ICE anymore
10 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
News, Policy, PoliticsICE agents hide behind masks while skulking through the halls of immigration court | Image: Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images According to the New York Times , federal agents have been told that the FBI will no longer be investigating confrontations involving ICE agents. The DHS and DOJ denied the change in policy to The Times. The reported change in guidance follows renewed scrutiny of violence by ICE agents who have killed two people in the last two weeks. The shootings in Maine and Texas were just the latest civilian deaths at the hands of ICE agents, who have
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Orchid is a delightfully retro and approachable hipster synth
11 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Accessory Reviews, Entertainment, Gadgets, Music, Reviews, TechA modern tribute to electric chord organs which were basically giant harmonicas connected to a fan. | Photo: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge In 2017, I bought an old Magnus chord organ off Craigslist for $10. It's one of my favorite music gear purchases. Electric chord organs let you play full chords with just a press of a button, making them perfect for aspiring singer-songwriters or fooling around at home. But chord organs largely fell out of favor in the '80s, as digital keyboards like those from Casio grew in popularity. The Telepathic Instruments Orchid attempts to recapture some of
Wired
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Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100
16 hours ago
by Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Accessories, Watts, UpKeep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.
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How to Disable Music Videos in Spotify
16 hours ago
by Justin Pot
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Change, This, SettingA recent update made video playback the default for songs and podcasts with a visual component. If you just want to listen to music—and save your data and battery—follow these tips.
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The 10 Best Electrolyte Powders (We Tested Over 20)
16 hours ago
by Louryn Strampe
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Thirst, TrapGet those lost minerals back with the help of our top electrolyte powders, tablets, drops, and chews for athletes, partiers, and everyone in between.
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The Search for Another Earth-Like Planet Just Took a Big Step Forward
17 hours ago
by Jorge Garay
Science, Science / Space, Hello, WorldAstronomers have discovered a rocky exoplanet that has an atmosphere and sits within the habitable zone of a solar system.
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FIFA’s World Cup Halftime Show Puts American-Style Spectacle on the World Stage
18 hours ago
by Angela Watercutter
Culture, Culture / Music, World, Cup, 2026Organizers want the show to be the most-viewed halftime show in history. Having Shakira, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, and BTS will surely help—but do soccer fans want it?