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TechCrunch

'What a joke': Github Copilot's new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs

The golden age of Microsoft's Github Copilot appears to be at an end.

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'What a joke': Github Copilot's new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs

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Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant

Meta seems to be making big bets on AI-powered hardware.

32 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant

TechCrunch

I put Google's 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it's actually pretty useful

Gemini Spark helps automate everyday tasks, from inbox summaries to local event planning, but it’s unclear why Google made it a separate product.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

I put Google's 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it's actually pretty useful

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Engadget

5 Fitness Trackers That Don't Lock Core Features Behind a Monthly Subscription

The Fitbit Air isn't the only Whoop alternative that you can buy without a subscription.

3 hours ago

Engadget

5 Fitness Trackers That Don't Lock Core Features Behind a Monthly Subscription

TechCrunch

As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026

We’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2026

Engadget

Backrooms is a reminder that the internet is the future of cinema

Backrooms is a wild ride, and it's yet another example of how many great directors are coming from the internet

3 hours ago

Engadget

Backrooms is a reminder that the internet is the future of cinema

TechCrunch

This $300 pizza oven can easily help elevate your summer pizza nights

The Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven is aimed at people who want delicious pizza nights without having to deal with things like propane or wood pellets, unlike many other pizza ovens.

3 hours ago

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This $300 pizza oven can easily help elevate your summer pizza nights

TechCrunch

TikTok's road to becoming a super app

TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

TikTok's road to becoming a super app

Engadget

Engadget review recap: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo, Fitbit Air, GoPro Mission 1 and more

A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.

4 hours ago

Engadget

Engadget review recap: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo, Fitbit Air, GoPro Mission 1 and more

Engadget

Mina the Hollower, a Sims alternative and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie Game Roundup: Mina the Hollower, a Sims alternative and more

5 hours ago

Engadget

Mina the Hollower, a Sims alternative and other new indie games worth checking out

Ars Technica

Grifters, cynics, and true believers: The family tree of vaccine opponents

A new book looks into the long history of people who have opposed vaccines.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

Grifters, cynics, and true believers: The family tree of vaccine opponents

WIRED

Keychron K2 HE Concrete Edition Review: Rock-Solid Typing

Keychron's K2 HE Concrete Edition sounds like a cute gimmick, but as I discovered, there's a really solid keyboard beyond the absurd choice of materials.

5 hours ago

WIRED

Keychron K2 HE Concrete Edition Review: Rock-Solid Typing

WIRED

‘Backrooms’ Takes You Deeper Inside the Internet’s Most Uncanny Horror Myth

Kane Parsons was just 16 years old when he created a viral YouTube horror series based on a 4chan meme. Now he’s ready to conquer the big screen.

5 hours ago

WIRED

‘Backrooms’ Takes You Deeper Inside the Internet’s Most Uncanny Horror Myth

WIRED

Tello Mobile Plan Review (2026): Low Cost, Reliable Service

With inflation and gas prices rising, I’m trying to save money wherever I can. I tested Tello’s budget cell phone plan, and for me, it turns out prepaid can be just as good.

5 hours ago

WIRED

Tello Mobile Plan Review (2026): Low Cost, Reliable Service

WIRED

Cybercrime Crew Claims It Hacked Mike Lindell’s MyPillow

Plus: A ransomware group is now stealing data in person, BusPatrol wants to hand its license plate surveillance data to the cops, and more.

6 hours ago

WIRED

Cybercrime Crew Claims It Hacked Mike Lindell’s MyPillow

WIRED

Quilts Are Better Than Sleeping Bags

Tired of sleeping like a mummy in a bag? Improve your backcountry sleep and carry less weight with an ultralight quilt.

6 hours ago

WIRED

Quilts Are Better Than Sleeping Bags

WIRED

Millions of Bees Have Thrived Under a New York Cemetery for More Than a Century

A walk in the cemetery led to Cornell researchers discovering an underground colony of bees with an estimated population of 5.5 million—one of the largest ever recorded.

6 hours ago

WIRED

Millions of Bees Have Thrived Under a New York Cemetery for More Than a Century

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Ars Technica

Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time

Peer review now optional, political staff would screen grants for forbidden topics.

17 hours ago

Ars Technica

Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time

Ars Technica

Botnet of more than 17 million devices dismantled

The botnet was reportedly tied to a Russia-based residential proxy network.

21 hours ago

Ars Technica

Botnet of more than 17 million devices dismantled

Ars Technica

Analysis of Texas measles outbreak shows just how dangerous virus is

About 1 in 5 cases were hospitalized and most of those developed complications.

21 hours ago

Ars Technica

Analysis of Texas measles outbreak shows just how dangerous virus is

Ars Technica

House of the Dragon S3 trailer revels in dragons, fire, and blood

"The crown is a weight that crushes. You'll do things that spell death for all involved."

22 hours ago

Ars Technica

House of the Dragon S3 trailer revels in dragons, fire, and blood

Ars Technica

DOJ sues states that rejected ICE requests for undercover license plates

DOJ keeps accusing ICE monitoring sites of doxing, but evidence remains scarce.

22 hours ago

Ars Technica

DOJ sues states that rejected ICE requests for undercover license plates

Engadget

007 First Light is the stealthy James Bond game I've dreamed of

Of course the Hitman devs made a great James Bond game.

1 day ago

Engadget

007 First Light is the stealthy James Bond game I've dreamed of

Engadget

Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless review: Worth the wait

Sennheiser's latest flagship headphones close the gap to Bose and Sony thanks to improved sound and more effective ANC.

1 day ago

Engadget

Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless review: Worth the wait