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Friend, the lonely AI wearable, returns with a new voice and a much bigger price tag

Friend, the AI wearable, can now talk to its users — for an enhanced price.

17 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Friend, the lonely AI wearable, returns with a new voice and a much bigger price tag

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Engadget

Sonos is planning a product event for September

Unsurprisingly, it's likely to focus on AI.

1 hour ago

Engadget

Sonos is planning a product event for September

TechCrunch

Florida plans to build air taxi pads using $200M intended for EV chargers

Florida wants to use federal EV charger funds to build an air taxi network connecting golf courses, luxury apartment buildings, and airports.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Florida plans to build air taxi pads using $200M intended for EV chargers

Engadget

Should you avoid TP-Link routers? Here's what to know

When it's less about the product and more about the FCC.

1 hour ago

Engadget

Should you avoid TP-Link routers? Here's what to know

Engadget

PSP classic Lumines hits iOS and Android

The mobile and tablet ports of the remastered puzzle game include a free trial.

1 hour ago

Engadget

PSP classic Lumines hits iOS and Android

Engadget

Leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold photos also include mysterious new camera bar feature

Google's next foldable doesn't look all that different, save for the camera bar.

1 hour ago

Engadget

Leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold photos also include mysterious new camera bar feature

TechCrunch

LinkedIn adds a button to report AI-generated 'slop'

LinkedIn is introducing new ways to reduce low-quality AI-generated posts, including a “seems like AI slop” reporting option. It's also replacing its own AI writing feature with a proofreading tool.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

LinkedIn adds a button to report AI-generated 'slop'

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Engadget

Google's new Gemini Robotics 2 platform allows for 'intelligent whole-body control'

The company made a video of the bots in action doing stuff like cleaning trash and picking up watering cans.

2 hours ago

Engadget

Google's new Gemini Robotics 2 platform allows for 'intelligent whole-body control'

WIRED

Nvidia’s Open Source Alliance Is Missing Some Key Names: OpenAI and Anthropic

This week on Uncanny Valley, we discuss the open- vs. closed-source debate in AI, key players in White House AI policy, and how to stop your chatbot logs from showing up in search-engine results.

2 hours ago

WIRED

Nvidia’s Open Source Alliance Is Missing Some Key Names: OpenAI and Anthropic

TechCrunch

Synthetic-user startup Simile raises $200M at $2B valuation 5 months after $100M Series A

Add another member to the fast-and-furious AI unicorn club: Simile.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Synthetic-user startup Simile raises $200M at $2B valuation 5 months after $100M Series A

TechCrunch

Spotify launches 'User Notes' to let users add memories to songs

Spotify says the new feature is designed to let users add personal captions to their favorite songs, such as noting why a track was added to a playlist or when they first discovered it

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Spotify launches 'User Notes' to let users add memories to songs

WIRED

For the First Time, Zoox Can Charge People for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis

The temporary exemption from federal safety standards will let Amazon’s Zoox launch a real, paid robotaxi service in Las Vegas.

2 hours ago

WIRED

For the First Time, Zoox Can Charge People for Rides in Its Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis

Engadget

LinkedIn is testing a 'seems like AI slop' reporting tool

The company is also removing some of its own AI-writing features.

2 hours ago

Engadget

LinkedIn is testing a 'seems like AI slop' reporting tool

WIRED

Chrome Needs Twice-a-Week Patching Thanks to AI Bug Hunting

The two Chrome updates in June patched more bugs than the 23 updates before them. Now, Google is ramping up its patching schedule thanks to AI-assisted vulnerability discovery.

3 hours ago

WIRED

Chrome Needs Twice-a-Week Patching Thanks to AI Bug Hunting

TechCrunch

Okta buys AI security startup Permiso — source says for about $200M

The deal gives Okta identity threat detection capabilities as enterprises seek to secure AI agents and other non-human identities across cloud environments.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

Okta buys AI security startup Permiso — source says for about $200M

WIRED

The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You

Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t change its personality.

4 hours ago

WIRED

The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You

Ars Technica

Quantum computers outperform classical ones, with results you can trust

Three approaches to the issue of quantum results that can't be verified classically.

4 hours ago

Ars Technica

Quantum computers outperform classical ones, with results you can trust

WIRED

Gemini Robotics 2 Brings Google's AI Into the Physical World

The latest version of Google DeepMind's AI model includes a significant jump into “physical AGI.” But plopping AI into the real world comes with risks.

4 hours ago

WIRED

Gemini Robotics 2 Brings Google's AI Into the Physical World

WIRED

Razer Huntsman V3 HE Review: Jumping on the Bandwagon

Razer has finally caved and made its first Hall Effect gaming keyboard. I dug into its switches, features, and gaming performance to see if it was worth the wait.

5 hours ago

WIRED

Razer Huntsman V3 HE Review: Jumping on the Bandwagon

Ars Technica

New MCP specification addresses the main barrier to enterprise adoption

Plus, a new policy for the AI protocol ensures features aren't removed suddenly.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

New MCP specification addresses the main barrier to enterprise adoption

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Ars Technica

Mythos attack on 3rd-round PQC algorithm candidate puts it out of commission

HAWK withstood years of testing that had yet to uncover a fatal weakness found through Mythos.

21 hours ago

Ars Technica

Mythos attack on 3rd-round PQC algorithm candidate puts it out of commission

Ars Technica

Who wins and who loses after US bans foreign robots?

Government ban on foreign-made robots may hinder instead of help US robotics.

23 hours ago

Ars Technica

Who wins and who loses after US bans foreign robots?

Ars Technica

Customize Ars your way with an Ars Pro subscription

Ars Pro subscribers get customizable layouts along with no ads and no trackers.

24 hours ago

Ars Technica

Customize Ars your way with an Ars Pro subscription

Ars Technica

Google's "privacy-preserving" age verification system is coming to the Play Store

Google's new API relies on parents to set age ranges in Family Link.

1 day ago

Ars Technica

Google's "privacy-preserving" age verification system is coming to the Play Store