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TechCrunch

Why a Y Combinator startup tackling AI agents for Windows gave up and pivoted

Pig.dev was working on a problem that could have been revolutionary: agent tech for controlling Windows desktops.

16 minutes ago

TechCrunch

Why a Y Combinator startup tackling AI agents for Windows gave up and pivoted

Last hour

WIRED

Apple Sues the YouTuber Who Leaked iOS 26

In a lawsuit filed against prominent leaker Jon Prosser, Apple alleges a conspiracy to break into a development device and steal its trade secrets. Prosser insists Apple has it all wrong.

52 minutes ago

WIRED

Apple Sues the YouTuber Who Leaked iOS 26

Engadget

What the hell is going on with Subnautica 2?

1 hour ago

Engadget

What the hell is going on with Subnautica 2?

TechCrunch

ServiceNow's acquisition of Moveworks is reportedly being reviewed over antitrust concerns

The probe into the acquisition, which was announced in March, began in June according to sources familiar with the matter.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

ServiceNow's acquisition of Moveworks is reportedly being reviewed over antitrust concerns

Ars Technica

As White House talks about impounding NASA funding, Congress takes the threat seriously

"NASA appears to be acting in accordance with a fringe, extremist ideology."

1 hour ago

Ars Technica

As White House talks about impounding NASA funding, Congress takes the threat seriously

Today

Engadget

Netflix is already using generative AI in its original shows

2 hours ago

Engadget

Netflix is already using generative AI in its original shows

Ars Technica

Exhausted man defeats AI model in world coding championship

"Humanity has prevailed (for now!)," writes winner after 10-hour coding marathon against OpenAI.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

Exhausted man defeats AI model in world coding championship

Ars Technica

Phishers have found a way to downgrade—not bypass—FIDO MFA

Contrary to recent reports, phishing sleight-of-hand doesn't defeat FIDO.

3 hours ago

Ars Technica

Phishers have found a way to downgrade—not bypass—FIDO MFA

Engadget

Meta says it won't sign the EU's AI code of practice

3 hours ago

Engadget

Meta says it won't sign the EU's AI code of practice

TechCrunch

A surveillance vendor was caught exploiting a new SS7 attack to track people's phone locations

The new SS7 bypass-attack tricks phone operators into disclosing a cell subscriber's location, in some cases down to a few hundred meters.

4 hours ago

TechCrunch

A surveillance vendor was caught exploiting a new SS7 attack to track people's phone locations

TechCrunch

CaaStle founder charged with fraud, turns herself in

The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York unsealed an indictment against Christine Hunsicker, charging her with wire fraud, securities fraud, money laundering, aggravated identity theft, and lying to financial institutions.

4 hours ago

TechCrunch

CaaStle founder charged with fraud, turns herself in

Engadget

Remedy lays out its plan to fix FBC: Firebreak, which includes improved onboarding

4 hours ago

Engadget

Remedy lays out its plan to fix FBC: Firebreak, which includes improved onboarding

Ars Technica

After 5 years in development, the Assassin’s Creed TV series is happening

Series will be led by Westworld, Halo alums.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

After 5 years in development, the Assassin’s Creed TV series is happening

Ars Technica

Netflix’s first show with generative AI is a sign of what’s to come in TV, film

The Eternaut debuted on Netflix with a generative AI-assisted scene.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

Netflix’s first show with generative AI is a sign of what’s to come in TV, film

Ars Technica

Experts lay into Tesla safety in federal autopilot trial

In 2019, a speeding Tesla using Autopilot ran a stop sign and hit two stargazers.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

Experts lay into Tesla safety in federal autopilot trial

TechCrunch

DuckDuckGo now lets you hide AI-generated images in search results

DuckDuckGo's new search feature comes as the internet is being flooded with AI-generated slop.

6 hours ago

TechCrunch

DuckDuckGo now lets you hide AI-generated images in search results

Engadget

The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2025

6 hours ago

Engadget

The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2025

TechCrunch

With her app Smash, Kesha can be whoever she wants — even a tech CEO

Kesha is building an app called Smash, which is a way for musicians to find one another, make music together, and establish clear, artist-friendly contracts among collaborators.

6 hours ago

TechCrunch

With her app Smash, Kesha can be whoever she wants — even a tech CEO

Engadget

Galaxy Watch 8: My first days with Samsung's smartwatch have been promising

6 hours ago

Engadget

Galaxy Watch 8: My first days with Samsung's smartwatch have been promising

WIRED

How China’s Patriotic ‘Honkers’ Became the Nation’s Elite Cyberspies

A new report traces the history of the early wave of Chinese hackers who became the backbone of the state's espionage apparatus.

7 hours ago

WIRED

How China’s Patriotic ‘Honkers’ Became the Nation’s Elite Cyberspies

WIRED

Lettuce Grow Indoor Farmstand Review: Grow Your Own

This flashy indoor hydroponic garden is a great way to grow your own greens. Just watch out for bugs.

8 hours ago

WIRED

Lettuce Grow Indoor Farmstand Review: Grow Your Own

WIRED

Roborock Saros Z70 Review: OmniGrip Doesn’t Quite Work

I tested the robot vacuum with the retractable arm, which got a lot of attention at CES. It still has a long way to go.

9 hours ago

WIRED

Roborock Saros Z70 Review: OmniGrip Doesn’t Quite Work

WIRED

This Turbo Escooter Wants to Set a Guinness World Record

With Formula One expertise, Bo plans to break 100 miles per hour on its nearly $30,000 Turbo scooter.

10 hours ago

WIRED

This Turbo Escooter Wants to Set a Guinness World Record

WIRED

Italian YouTuber Faces Jail Time for Showing Android Handhelds With Emulated Games

The games on the devices shown by the content creator may not be entirely legal. That was enough for Italian law enforcement to ding him for “promotion of pirated copyrighted materials.”

11 hours ago

WIRED

Italian YouTuber Faces Jail Time for Showing Android Handhelds With Emulated Games