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TechCrunch

OpenAI says it slowed Astra model development over security concerns

OpenAI said this model, which is still in development, reached its "critical cybersecurity threshold," meaning it could independently identify and carry out cyberattacks against traditionally well-protected real-world systems.

4 hours ago

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OpenAI says it slowed Astra model development over security concerns

Ars Technica

Europe's free satellite service just made it easier to track wildfires

Copernicus Browser adds wildfire visualization amid record wildfire season.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

Europe's free satellite service just made it easier to track wildfires

TechCrunch

After Rippling blew millions on AI in months, it built an employee ROI tool

After its own AI usage wake-up call, Rippling this week unveiled AI Spend Console, a product that tracks individual and team employee AI spending.

6 hours ago

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After Rippling blew millions on AI in months, it built an employee ROI tool

TechCrunch

Wacom's MovinkPad 11 is a fun, midpriced entry point for digital artists

The MovinkPad 11 a versatile little graphics tablet that can help make your wildest digital art dreams come true.

6 hours ago

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Wacom's MovinkPad 11 is a fun, midpriced entry point for digital artists

Ars Technica

Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500

Six deaths reported among screwworm cases, one directly attributed to the flies.

6 hours ago

Ars Technica

Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500

TechCrunch

Security researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacks

Researchers found common points of failure, like software used to organize and display web content, could have allowed hackers to run riot through government websites.

6 hours ago

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Security researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacks

Ars Technica

Judge rules Meta caused "public nuisance" and must fund mental health treatment

New Mexico judge orders $567M fund to help address youth mental health crisis.

7 hours ago

Ars Technica

Judge rules Meta caused "public nuisance" and must fund mental health treatment

Ars Technica

The ultimate eclipse chase: A Concorde raced against the Moon's shadow

Fitted with telescopes, the plane did our longest imaging of the Sun's corona.

8 hours ago

Ars Technica

The ultimate eclipse chase: A Concorde raced against the Moon's shadow

WIRED

The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About

Yiyang Zhuge was already an intellectual celebrity in China. Her viral interview with Christopher Nolan made her famous in the US—and quickly turned her into a political Rorschach test.

8 hours ago

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The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About

Engadget

Framework customer information was accessed as part of a data breach

Framework's customer database was accessed, but no payment info was released.

9 hours ago

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Framework customer information was accessed as part of a data breach

Engadget

One of NASA's Mars rovers could find itself promised to the moon instead

NASA is planning to use elements of existing tech to learn more about all sides of the moon.

9 hours ago

Engadget

One of NASA's Mars rovers could find itself promised to the moon instead

Engadget

Sony might be rebooting its 2020 flagship headphones

Sony might turn back the clock and revive an older model to save potential buyers some cash.

9 hours ago

Engadget

Sony might be rebooting its 2020 flagship headphones

Engadget

Static Hour challenges you to be the arbiter of truth and fear

If only being a nighttime news editor was this thrilling all the time.

9 hours ago

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Static Hour challenges you to be the arbiter of truth and fear

Ars Technica

DOGE's wild, unverifiable savings claims discredited in US government report

DOGE's inflated "Wall of Receipts": 96% of grant savings unverifiable, GAO says.

9 hours ago

Ars Technica

DOGE's wild, unverifiable savings claims discredited in US government report

Ars Technica

How snails engineer their slime

Collagen and calcium work in tandem to achieve varying mechanical properties of different kinds of mucus.

10 hours ago

Ars Technica

How snails engineer their slime

Engadget

AI is changing cybersecurity in quick and terrifying ways

Hackers employing AI in their tactics are finding ways to exploit vulnerabilities that didn't even exist before.

11 hours ago

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AI is changing cybersecurity in quick and terrifying ways

TechCrunch

Cloudflare launches Kitesurf, a browser built for AI agents

Kitesurf is a cloud-hosted browser designed for AI agents instead of people. It uses less computing power than Chromium for common automation tasks, helping developers build browser-based AI agents more efficiently.

11 hours ago

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Cloudflare launches Kitesurf, a browser built for AI agents

TechCrunch

Computer maker Framework notifies 'all customers' of a data breach

Framework told "all" of its customers that hackers accessed their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses in a data breach.

11 hours ago

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Computer maker Framework notifies 'all customers' of a data breach

Engadget

Are USB flash drives becoming obsolete?

USB drives have outlasted a lot of other tech through the years. Is it time for the industry to move on?

12 hours ago

Engadget

Are USB flash drives becoming obsolete?

WIRED

Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been

The mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better software.

12 hours ago

WIRED

Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been

WIRED

Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses

The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technology is outstripping regulation.

13 hours ago

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Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses

WIRED

Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best

I tested the best webcams across various prices to find the top option. Here’s what I learned.

16 hours ago

WIRED

Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best

WIRED

The 5 Best Laptop Power Banks I've Personally Tested (2026)

These powerful, high-capacity portable batteries are the best ones when laptop charging is a priority. All have at least 20,000 mAh, enough to charge most laptops twice.

16 hours ago

WIRED

The 5 Best Laptop Power Banks I've Personally Tested (2026)

WIRED

3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): Lenovo, MSI, Alienware

As gaming laptop prices continue to rise, it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable options that aren’t terrible. Here are your best options based on performance and cost.

16 hours ago

WIRED

3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): Lenovo, MSI, Alienware