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Engadget

Games Done Quick will host its first ever event in Europe

36 minutes ago

Engadget

Games Done Quick will host its first ever event in Europe

Engadget

Snapchat is rolling out sponsored AI agents

1 hour ago

Engadget

Snapchat is rolling out sponsored AI agents

TechCrunch

US Supreme Court appears split over controversial use of 'geofence' search warrants

The U.S. top court is expected to rule on whether to allow police to identify criminal suspects by dragnet searching the databases of tech giants.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

US Supreme Court appears split over controversial use of 'geofence' search warrants

TechCrunch

Australia forces Big Tech firms to pay for news or face a 2.25% tax

The more deals platforms make with media outlets, the less they pay. If enough agreements go through, that effective rate drops to 1.5%, which could generate between A$200 million and A$250 million back into Australian journalism.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Australia forces Big Tech firms to pay for news or face a 2.25% tax

TechCrunch

Lovable launches its vibe-coding app on iOS and Android

The app allows developers to vibe code web apps and websites on the go.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Lovable launches its vibe-coding app on iOS and Android

Engadget

Google Translate uses AI to help you practice pronunciation

1 hour ago

Engadget

Google Translate uses AI to help you practice pronunciation

Engadget

Google and the Pentagon sign classified deal to give the Department of Defense unfettered access to its AI models

1 hour ago

Engadget

Google and the Pentagon sign classified deal to give the Department of Defense unfettered access to its AI models

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Ars Technica

GitHub will start charging Copilot users based on their actual AI usage

GitHub says it can no longer absorb "escalating inference cost" from it heaviest AI users.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

GitHub will start charging Copilot users based on their actual AI usage

TechCrunch

Founder of Shark Tank-backed startup Scholly sues his acquirer Sallie Mae

Chris Gray is suing his startup’s acquirer, Sallie Mae, for wrongful termination and alleging it's selling student data through a subsidiary. Sallie Mae denies the allegations and vows to fight.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Founder of Shark Tank-backed startup Scholly sues his acquirer Sallie Mae

Engadget

The FTC says Americans lost at least $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025

2 hours ago

Engadget

The FTC says Americans lost at least $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025

Engadget

Ted Lasso’s fourth season starts August 5

2 hours ago

Engadget

Ted Lasso’s fourth season starts August 5

WIRED

UAE to Exit OPEC After Nearly 60 Years

On May 1, the United Arab Emirates will end its a 59-year membership in the oil consortium, allowing it to raise output during one of the most volatile energy markets in years.

2 hours ago

WIRED

UAE to Exit OPEC After Nearly 60 Years

WIRED

Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft Gets a Dark Mode (2026)

Amazon’s color e-reader finally gets a dark mode.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Amazon’s Kindle Colorsoft Gets a Dark Mode (2026)

WIRED

A DOGE Affiliate Is Now in Charge of the US Government’s ID Platform

Greg Hogan will oversee Login.gov as the government seeks to integrate driver’s license and passport information into the service, making what one insider calls “a national ID.”

3 hours ago

WIRED

A DOGE Affiliate Is Now in Charge of the US Government’s ID Platform

Ars Technica

The great American data center divide

Many rural communities are viscerally opposed to AI infrastructure.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

The great American data center divide

WIRED

Colorado's Anti-Repair Bill Is Dead

Colorado has led the US on legislation that ensures people can fix their stuff. Manufacturers tried to claw back that control but ultimately failed—for now.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Colorado's Anti-Repair Bill Is Dead

Ars Technica

A billion miles in less than a decade: GM's Super Cruise reaches a milestone

The hands-free, eyes-on driver assist only works on geofenced highways.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

A billion miles in less than a decade: GM's Super Cruise reaches a milestone

TechCrunch

Snapchat brings AI-powered conversational advertising to its app

Users will be able to chat with a brand's AI agent to do things like ask questions and get recommendations.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

Snapchat brings AI-powered conversational advertising to its app

TechCrunch

YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that shows guided answers

YouTube is rolling out the new AI search feature to Premium subscribers in the U.S. on an opt-in basis.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that shows guided answers

WIRED

Get Ready for More Brain-Scanning Consumer Gadgets

Neurable, which makes noninvasive brain-computer interfaces, is licensing its technology and promises a “flood” of new third-party hardware this year and next.

4 hours ago

WIRED

Get Ready for More Brain-Scanning Consumer Gadgets

WIRED

The Race Is on to Keep AI Agents From Running Wild With Your Credit Cards

AI agents may soon be buying your stuff for you. The FIDO Alliance has teamed up with Google and Mastercard to try to ensure that shopping in the near future isn't a complete disaster.

4 hours ago

WIRED

The Race Is on to Keep AI Agents From Running Wild With Your Credit Cards

Ars Technica

Start with the sensors, then design the rest: How Zoox built its robotaxi

The bidirectional design has some clear advantages for a working taxi.

6 hours ago

Ars Technica

Start with the sensors, then design the rest: How Zoox built its robotaxi

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Ars Technica

Open source package with 1 million monthly downloads stole user credentials

If you're one of millions using element-data, it's time to check for compromise.

20 hours ago

Ars Technica

Open source package with 1 million monthly downloads stole user credentials

Ars Technica

OpenAI ends its exclusive partnership with Microsoft

Amended agreement clears the way for OpenAI models to run on Amazon Bedrock.

21 hours ago

Ars Technica

OpenAI ends its exclusive partnership with Microsoft