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WIRED

How To Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals: France vs Spain

The end of the FIFA Men’s World Cup is nigh. Here’s how to watch the final games and the first ever World Cup halftime show.

3 hours ago

WIRED

How To Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals: France vs Spain

WIRED

YouTube and X Have Become ‘Gateways’ to Nudify Apps

A new study found that social media platforms are referring people to sites where they can create nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfakes for as little as $1 an image.

4 hours ago

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YouTube and X Have Become ‘Gateways’ to Nudify Apps

WIRED

New York Governor Signs First Statewide Data Center Moratorium

“We have no choice but to address the challenges created by these massive facilities,” New York governor Kathy Hochul said. The executive order will pause construction for one year.

5 hours ago

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New York Governor Signs First Statewide Data Center Moratorium

WIRED

Plex Keeps Getting Worse. Is Jellyfin a Decent Replacement?

If you want to stream local media, this free and open source media server is just as good as Plex. But if you rely on remote access or live TV, prepare to tinker.

8 hours ago

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Plex Keeps Getting Worse. Is Jellyfin a Decent Replacement?

WIRED

9 Tips to Get More Out of Google Chat

There’s more to Google’s messaging app than you might realize.

9 hours ago

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9 Tips to Get More Out of Google Chat

WIRED

Oura Ring 5 Review: Still the Smart Ring to Beat

It’s not the upgrade Ring 4 owners have been waiting for, but it’s easily the best smart ring Oura has ever made.

9 hours ago

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Oura Ring 5 Review: Still the Smart Ring to Beat

TechCrunch

Anthropic's newest ad is creeping people out

Anthropic has consistently attempted to depict itself as the ethical foil to other AI companies. This latest marketing stunt — which leans into criticism of AI as a way to make Anthropic seem aware of the responsibility it carries — would appear to be more of the same.

1 hour ago

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Anthropic's newest ad is creeping people out

TechCrunch

The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build a new AI dating service, Overtone

Overtone describes itself as "a voice- and audio-forward service, enabled by AI, that provides highly curated introductions."

1 hour ago

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The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build a new AI dating service, Overtone

TechCrunch

Lucid Motors denies report it's considering bankruptcy

The company said the "rumors are completely false" after its stock sank more than 50% on a report that it was weighing the option.

1 hour ago

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Lucid Motors denies report it's considering bankruptcy

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Google faces another AI training lawsuit from major publishers

Hachette, Cengage, Elsevier, and other publishers allege that Google trained its AI on copyrighted works without the necessary permissions.

2 hours ago

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Google faces another AI training lawsuit from major publishers

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DeepMind CEO calls for an independent standards body to regulate frontier AI

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is proposing an AI "standards body" modeled after FINRA, to test frontier models and develop best practices for their release.

2 hours ago

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DeepMind CEO calls for an independent standards body to regulate frontier AI

TechCrunch

DeepSeek reportedly in talks to raise $1.5B, then IPO

DeepSeek, the Chinese large language model developer, is said to be preparing for a 2027 IPO debut as it also looks to raise around $1.5 billion in new funds at a $71 billion valuation.

3 hours ago

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DeepSeek reportedly in talks to raise $1.5B, then IPO

Engadget

Three publishers challenge Google over AI copyright infringement

It's the latest in a barrage of efforts to win compensation from AI companies over training materials.

15 minutes ago

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Three publishers challenge Google over AI copyright infringement

Engadget

The next wave of emoji could help you evoke beauty and existential dread

Who has two thumbs and is broken inside?

29 minutes ago

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The next wave of emoji could help you evoke beauty and existential dread

Engadget

PlayStation FlexStrike wireless fight stick delayed without a firm release date

Sorry Marvel Tokon fans, PlayStation's FlexStrike fight stick has been delayed.

1 hour ago

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PlayStation FlexStrike wireless fight stick delayed without a firm release date

Engadget

Samsung's slower version of the 990 Pro SSD costs way more than the original

Because it's 2026, Samsung's new 990 Pro SSD is both more expensive and slower than the original.

1 hour ago

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Samsung's slower version of the 990 Pro SSD costs way more than the original

Engadget

What can you do with a Roku TV without internet access?

Your Roku can do more than stream online content. Let's get you prepared for the next internet outage.

2 hours ago

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What can you do with a Roku TV without internet access?

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An Apple Arcade version of Madden NFL 27 will arrive on August 7

EA's football sim series is making its debut on Apple Arcade.

4 hours ago

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An Apple Arcade version of Madden NFL 27 will arrive on August 7

Ars Technica

US military sent explosive drone boats into combat for the first time

US military’s drone boats struck an Iranian naval port as war heats up again.

2 hours ago

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US military sent explosive drone boats into combat for the first time

Ars Technica

These painted e-tattoos could be the future of wearable biosensors

Conductive ink is painted directly onto the skin in colorful custom designs, drying into working electrodes.

3 hours ago

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These painted e-tattoos could be the future of wearable biosensors

Ars Technica

Google revamps image search for its 25th anniversary with more images and more AI

The new Google image search will use your "unique interests" to create an always-updated gallery.

4 hours ago

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Google revamps image search for its 25th anniversary with more images and more AI

Ars Technica

New York bans data center construction for a year, rattling AI industry

New York’s data center moratorium may become the blueprint for anti-AI movement.

5 hours ago

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New York bans data center construction for a year, rattling AI industry

Ars Technica

Boomers, not Gen Z, are the generation cutting back most on alcohol

New research overturns assumption that abstinent younger drinkers are behind weak demand.

7 hours ago

Ars Technica

Boomers, not Gen Z, are the generation cutting back most on alcohol

Ars Technica

US continues to shun Ebola-infected citizens; second American sent to Germany

The man is said to be doing well in a Frankfurt hospital.

22 hours ago

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US continues to shun Ebola-infected citizens; second American sent to Germany