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TechCrunch

Geothermal startup Fervo catapults itself over the ‘valley of death’

Fervo landed a large new loan with terms that strongly suggest the company's most turbulent days are behind it.

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TechCrunch

Geothermal startup Fervo catapults itself over the ‘valley of death’

Engadget

Don’t be surprised that the FBI is buying your location data

7 minutes ago

Engadget

Don’t be surprised that the FBI is buying your location data

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Ars Technica

At the last minute, Meta decides not to kill Horizon Worlds VR after all

VR will be on life support while mobile remains the focus, though.

37 minutes ago

Ars Technica

At the last minute, Meta decides not to kill Horizon Worlds VR after all

Ars Technica

Afroman keeps trolling cops after winning “Lemon Pound Cake” defamation case

Cops asked the jury for millions after Afroman used raid footage in music videos.

43 minutes ago

Ars Technica

Afroman keeps trolling cops after winning “Lemon Pound Cake” defamation case

WIRED

Meta Will Keep Horizon Worlds Alive in VR ‘for the Foreseeable Future’

A day after saying it would shut down its metaverse, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth announced the service will remain available in VR—with limited support.

54 minutes ago

WIRED

Meta Will Keep Horizon Worlds Alive in VR ‘for the Foreseeable Future’

TechCrunch

Meta rolls out new AI content enforcement systems while reducing reliance on third-party vendors

Meta believes these AI systems can detect more violations with greater accuracy, better prevent scams, respond more quickly to real-world events, and reduce over-enforcement.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

Meta rolls out new AI content enforcement systems while reducing reliance on third-party vendors

Engadget

The complete Stranger Things DVD set includes 25 discs and costs around $200

1 hour ago

Engadget

The complete Stranger Things DVD set includes 25 discs and costs around $200

Engadget

Ubisoft ends development at Tom Clancy studio Red Storm

1 hour ago

Engadget

Ubisoft ends development at Tom Clancy studio Red Storm

Engadget

Meta isn't shutting down its VR metaverse after all

1 hour ago

Engadget

Meta isn't shutting down its VR metaverse after all

Ars Technica

Despite hardware limits, Parallels supports running Windows on MacBook Neo

"8GB unified memory is the minimum practical configuration."

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

Despite hardware limits, Parallels supports running Windows on MacBook Neo

Engadget

Kena: Bridge of Spirits launches for Switch 2 on March 26

1 hour ago

Engadget

Kena: Bridge of Spirits launches for Switch 2 on March 26

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TechCrunch

DoorDash launches a new 'Tasks' app that pays couriers to submit videos to train AI

Delivery couriers will be able to earn money by completing activities like filming everyday tasks or recording themselves speaking in another language.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

DoorDash launches a new 'Tasks' app that pays couriers to submit videos to train AI

WIRED

ChatGPT’s ‘Adult Mode’ Could Spark a New Era of Intimate Surveillance

OpenAI plans to allow sexting with ChatGPT. A human-AI interaction expert warns of a privacy nightmare.

2 hours ago

WIRED

ChatGPT’s ‘Adult Mode’ Could Spark a New Era of Intimate Surveillance

Ars Technica

Counter-Strike 2's new reload system could upend the entire game

Full-magazine reloads throw out muscle memory in favor of "higher stakes" decisions.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Counter-Strike 2's new reload system could upend the entire game

Ars Technica

Study pinpoints when bow and arrow came to North America

Radiocarbon results suggest a single origin and rapid diffusion through cultural transition networks.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Study pinpoints when bow and arrow came to North America

Engadget

Rivian will provide 50,000 robotaxis to Uber in a deal worth $1.25 billion

2 hours ago

Engadget

Rivian will provide 50,000 robotaxis to Uber in a deal worth $1.25 billion

TechCrunch

Meta decides not to shut down Horizon Worlds on VR after all

Horizon Worlds was once a cornerstone of Meta's plans to build a social metaverse -- four years later, the company almost shut it down.

2 hours ago

TechCrunch

Meta decides not to shut down Horizon Worlds on VR after all

TechCrunch

FBI seizes pro-Iranian hacking group's websites after destructive Stryker hack

The FBI and the Justice Department took down two websites linked to the pro-Iranian hacktivist group Handala, which last week hacked medical tech giant Stryker.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

FBI seizes pro-Iranian hacking group's websites after destructive Stryker hack

TechCrunch

CISA urges companies to secure Microsoft Intune systems after hackers mass-wipe Stryker devices

The U.S. cybersecurity agency urged companies to prevent access to systems used for remotely managing their fleets of employee devices after hackers broke into a major U.S. medical tech giant and remotely wiped thousands of phones and computers.

3 hours ago

TechCrunch

CISA urges companies to secure Microsoft Intune systems after hackers mass-wipe Stryker devices

WIRED

Signal’s Creator Is Helping Encrypt Meta AI

Moxie Marlinspike says the technology powering his encrypted AI chatbot, Confer, will be integrated into Meta AI. The move could help protect the AI conversations of millions of people.

4 hours ago

WIRED

Signal’s Creator Is Helping Encrypt Meta AI

WIRED

Should You Hike in Boots or Trail Runners? (2026)

Lightweight shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your outdoor adventures.

6 hours ago

WIRED

Should You Hike in Boots or Trail Runners? (2026)

WIRED

Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro Dolby Atmos Projector Review: Big, Brilliant

Ever wanted a complete Dolby Atmos cinema packed into a big wheelie case?

6 hours ago

WIRED

Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro Dolby Atmos Projector Review: Big, Brilliant

WIRED

The 4 Best Planners of 2026: Roterunner, Hobonichi, Cloth & Paper

If digital calendars are leaving you lacking, these WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks could change your life.

7 hours ago

WIRED

The 4 Best Planners of 2026: Roterunner, Hobonichi, Cloth & Paper

Ars Technica

TCL’s German QLED ban puts pressure on TV brands to be more honest about QDs

"This is a serious warning shot."

7 hours ago

Ars Technica

TCL’s German QLED ban puts pressure on TV brands to be more honest about QDs