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Zoom brings its AI assistant to the web with access to free users

Zoom is allowing free users to try its AI assistant in limited capacity

19 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Zoom brings its AI assistant to the web with access to free users

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Engadget

In 2025, tech giants decided smart glasses are the next big thing

48 minutes ago

Engadget

In 2025, tech giants decided smart glasses are the next big thing

TechCrunch

Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal

Industry concerns over Netflix acquiring Warner Bros has led executives to address fears regarding jobs and theatrical releases.

50 minutes ago

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Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal

TechCrunch

Facebook Messenger's desktop app is no more

The app remains usable via the web, Facebook app, and through the mobile app for iOS and Android.

51 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Facebook Messenger's desktop app is no more

Engadget

The 11 best gifts under $25 for 2025

1 hour ago

Engadget

The 11 best gifts under $25 for 2025

Engadget

Swallowing the Moon and other new indie games worth checking out

1 hour ago

Engadget

Swallowing the Moon and other new indie games worth checking out

Engadget

Spotify was down this morning for thousands of users: Updates on the widespread outages

1 hour ago

Engadget

Spotify was down this morning for thousands of users: Updates on the widespread outages

Ars Technica

Roomba maker iRobot swept into bankruptcy

Shenzhen-based Picea Robotics, its lender and primary supplier, will acquire all of iRobot’s shares.

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

Roomba maker iRobot swept into bankruptcy

Engadget

New Stranger Things trailer hints at what's next for our heroes

1 hour ago

Engadget

New Stranger Things trailer hints at what's next for our heroes

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TechCrunch

Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety driver

It's one of the last big steps before the company can truly claim it's operating a robotaxi service, and start to take on Waymo.

2 hours ago

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Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety driver

WIRED

Nvidia Becomes a Major Model Maker With Nemotron 3

The world’s top chipmaker wants open source AI to succeed—perhaps because closed models increasingly run on its rivals’ silicon.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Nvidia Becomes a Major Model Maker With Nemotron 3

Ars Technica

Verizon refused to unlock man’s iPhone, so he sued the carrier and won

Verizon changed policy after he bought the phone, wouldn't unlock it despite FCC rule.

4 hours ago

Ars Technica

Verizon refused to unlock man’s iPhone, so he sued the carrier and won

TechCrunch

Mirelo raises $41M from Index and a16z to solve AI video's silent problem

Mirelo, a German startup that is building AI to add synced sound effects to videos, has raised a $41 million seed round led by Index Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.

4 hours ago

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Mirelo raises $41M from Index and a16z to solve AI video's silent problem

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Thea Energy previews Helios, its pixel-inspired fusion power plant

Thea Energy says that its planar-coil fusion power plant could be cheaper and easier to build thanks to AI-powered control software.

4 hours ago

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Thea Energy previews Helios, its pixel-inspired fusion power plant

Engadget

Even Uber has an end-of-year wrap-up now

5 hours ago

Engadget

Even Uber has an end-of-year wrap-up now

WIRED

Radiation-Detection Systems Are Quietly Running in the Background All Around You

If a major disaster like Fukushima or Chernobyl ever happens again, the world would know almost straight away, thanks to an array of government and DIY radiation-monitoring programs running globally.

7 hours ago

WIRED

Radiation-Detection Systems Are Quietly Running in the Background All Around You

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Best Tested Walking Pads (2025): Urevo, WalkingPad, Sperax

These compact walking pads fit under your desk and make staying active so much easier.

1 day ago

WIRED

Best Tested Walking Pads (2025): Urevo, WalkingPad, Sperax

WIRED

Nanit Home Display Review: A Transformative Tablet

The innovative smart baby monitor ecosystem adds a tablet to its lineup. Is it worth overlooking some quirks?

1 day ago

WIRED

Nanit Home Display Review: A Transformative Tablet

WIRED

The Best Bike Gear for Your Brisk, Wintry Commute (2025)

Stay strong, fair-weather friends—you can keep biking to work even through the darkest, coldest days.

1 day ago

WIRED

The Best Bike Gear for Your Brisk, Wintry Commute (2025)

WIRED

Samsung Galaxy XR Review: Needs More Polish

A little more accessible than the Apple Vision Pro, this Android XR headset could use more polish.

1 day ago

WIRED

Samsung Galaxy XR Review: Needs More Polish

Ars Technica

OpenAI built an AI coding agent and uses it to improve the agent itself

"The vast majority of Codex is built by Codex," OpenAI told us about its new AI coding agent.

2 days ago

Ars Technica

OpenAI built an AI coding agent and uses it to improve the agent itself

Ars Technica

Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes

Help raise a charity haul that's already past $11,000 in just a couple of days.

2 days ago

Ars Technica

Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes

Ars Technica

Google Translate expands live translation to all earbuds on Android

Expanded live translation will come to iOS in the coming months.

2 days ago

Ars Technica

Google Translate expands live translation to all earbuds on Android

Ars Technica

Ukrainians sue US chip firms for powering Russian drones, missiles

Lawsuits may force Intel, AMD, and Texas Instruments to do more to control chip supply chains.

2 days ago

Ars Technica

Ukrainians sue US chip firms for powering Russian drones, missiles