METABLOKS / TECH

WIRED

A US-China AI Hotline Won't Be Ready For a While

As the US and China race to become the dominant power in the AI industry, the countries also appear to be figuring out ways to communicate on national security issues.

6 minutes ago

WIRED

A US-China AI Hotline Won't Be Ready For a While

TechCrunch

VC firm Bessemer now has another $5.75B to invest in (what else?) AI

The VC firm says that AI-native companies are growing faster than any technology, ever.

31 minutes ago

TechCrunch

VC firm Bessemer now has another $5.75B to invest in (what else?) AI

Engadget

Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13 feature Snapdragon X2 Plus chips

Microsoft's smaller Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13 are getting a much-needed chip upgrade.

36 minutes ago

Engadget

Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13 feature Snapdragon X2 Plus chips

Ars Technica

XPRIZE Wildfire winners spotted fires within 10 min—but couldn’t stop them

$11M competition showed wildfire detection is still easier than stopping fires.

38 minutes ago

Ars Technica

XPRIZE Wildfire winners spotted fires within 10 min—but couldn’t stop them

Ars Technica

Discord age verification rolls out today with changes spurred by user backlash

Discord will try to automatically estimate ages, require verification when it can't.

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

Discord age verification rolls out today with changes spurred by user backlash

Ars Technica

YouTube promises custom feeds and a lot more AI later this year

YouTube's next year could change the content you see with a big focus on AI and livestreams.

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

YouTube promises custom feeds and a lot more AI later this year

TechCrunch

Enveda secures $311M to bring more nature-derived AI drugs into clinical trials

The round valued the AI biotech at $2 billion. It is currently testing drugs that treat skin conditions and preserve weight loss after stopping GLP-1s.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Enveda secures $311M to bring more nature-derived AI drugs into clinical trials

TechCrunch

Modal Motors is trying to cut China out of electric motors entirely

The startup is working on small, light motors with no rare-earth magnets that are suited for drones, fans, and robots.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Modal Motors is trying to cut China out of electric motors entirely

Ars Technica

Contrary to some reports, you don't have two brains

A bad press release makes a good excuse to look at how developmental biology works.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Contrary to some reports, you don't have two brains

Ars Technica

Netflix releases trailer for Brad Bird's Ray Gunn

"It’s film noir and a hard-boiled detective story, but it’s got a lot more comedy and a lot more action."

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Netflix releases trailer for Brad Bird's Ray Gunn

WIRED

Bentley Wants Its Torcal SUV to Break the Curse of the Luxury EV

The British high-end auto company reveals its first-ever full EV: 330 miles of range, 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds, and an orchestra under the hood. Will it be enough to lure high-rollers?

2 hours ago

WIRED

Bentley Wants Its Torcal SUV to Break the Curse of the Luxury EV

WIRED

The Pope’s AI Guy Is Worried About ‘Cartel’ Behavior Among Big Labs

Paolo Benanti tells WIRED that hysteria over whether godlike AI could destroy humanity is distracting from the need for public debate about how to govern the technology.

3 hours ago

WIRED

The Pope’s AI Guy Is Worried About ‘Cartel’ Behavior Among Big Labs

TechCrunch

The old cybersecurity model is breaking

As concern over AI safety and rogue agents continue to make headlines, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity stocks are rising, or that investors are pouring massive amounts of capital into startups trying to build the next generation of security for an AI-native world. We’re even seeing companies ...

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

The old cybersecurity model is breaking

Engadget

Disney+ and Hulu are getting even more expensive (again)

So I guess we're just doing this every year now.

3 hours ago

Engadget

Disney+ and Hulu are getting even more expensive (again)

Ars Technica

Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges

"So absurd and embarrassing ..."

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges

TechCrunch

Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms

The repeated incidents led one worker to file a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which opened an inquiry and told Zoox to investigate the exposures.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms

TechCrunch

ChatGPT mobile app gets voice-based agentic features

Pro and Plus users will be able to use the Work tab on their phones to complete agentic tasks.

4 hours ago

TechCrunch

ChatGPT mobile app gets voice-based agentic features

Engadget

Logitech just unveiled several new gaming accessories in its Pro line

For $60 it had better be a pretty incredible mouse pad.

5 hours ago

Engadget

Logitech just unveiled several new gaming accessories in its Pro line

Engadget

Logitech's Yeti 2 brings the 17-year-old USB mic into the modern age

In case you missed it, Logitech bough Blue, actually kind of a while ago!

5 hours ago

Engadget

Logitech's Yeti 2 brings the 17-year-old USB mic into the modern age

Engadget

Roland just released a Minions keyboard complete with playable gibberish sounds

That's pretty weird.

5 hours ago

Engadget

Roland just released a Minions keyboard complete with playable gibberish sounds

Engadget

Meta Connect 2026 live: Updates from Mark Zuckerberg's keynote on AI glasses, VR and more

More smart glasses and possibly a VR headset are expected today

5 hours ago

Engadget

Meta Connect 2026 live: Updates from Mark Zuckerberg's keynote on AI glasses, VR and more

WIRED

YouTube’s Custom Feeds Give You More Control Over the Algorithm

In YouTube’s latest update, viewers can tweak what the algorithm shows on their front page and curate it to a specific vibe.

6 hours ago

WIRED

YouTube’s Custom Feeds Give You More Control Over the Algorithm

WIRED

Meta’s Muse AI Assistant Rolled Out With a Serious Security Flaw

Meta says it issued a fix for the Muse zero-day vulnerability that would have let attackers do “whatever” they wanted on a victim’s Mac, highlighting the inherent dangers of AI helpers.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Meta’s Muse AI Assistant Rolled Out With a Serious Security Flaw

WIRED

The Best Samsung Phones of 2026: Ultra, Fold, Budget

From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.

9 hours ago

WIRED

The Best Samsung Phones of 2026: Ultra, Fold, Budget