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WIRED

Gemini 3 Is Here—and Google Says It Will Make Search Smarter

Gemini 3 is skilled at reasoning, generating video, and writing code. Amid talk of an AI bubble, Google notes the new model could help increase search revenue too.

4 hours ago

WIRED

Gemini 3 Is Here—and Google Says It Will Make Search Smarter

WIRED

Microsoft’s Agent 365 Tries to Be the AI Bot Boss

Microsoft still sees AI agents as the future of work, and the enterprise software giant wants companies to be able to manage those agents just like human employees.

4 hours ago

WIRED

Microsoft’s Agent 365 Tries to Be the AI Bot Boss

WIRED

Best Binoculars (2025): Zeiss, Swarovski, Leica

Whether for bird-watching or baseball-spotting, we break down prices and specs to find the best pair for you.

4 hours ago

WIRED

Best Binoculars (2025): Zeiss, Swarovski, Leica

WIRED

14 Best Housewarming Gifts We Can't Stop Using (2025): Coasters, Blenders, Sheets

Make a house into a home with these gifts, whether your recipient is moving into their first house or a great new apartment.

6 hours ago

WIRED

14 Best Housewarming Gifts We Can't Stop Using (2025): Coasters, Blenders, Sheets

WIRED

A Simple WhatsApp Security Flaw Exposed 3.5 Billion Phone Numbers

By plugging tens of billions of phone numbers into WhatsApp’s contact discovery tool, researchers found “the most extensive exposure of phone numbers” ever—along with profile photos and more.

6 hours ago

WIRED

A Simple WhatsApp Security Flaw Exposed 3.5 Billion Phone Numbers

WIRED

14 Best Fitness Trackers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.

7 hours ago

WIRED

14 Best Fitness Trackers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

TechCrunch

AI data center provider Lambda raises whopping $1.5B after multibillion-dollar Microsoft deal

Lambda's new raise was a solid beat over the amount that deal-watchers say it was hoping to hit.

1 hour ago

TechCrunch

AI data center provider Lambda raises whopping $1.5B after multibillion-dollar Microsoft deal

TechCrunch

Meta wins antitrust trial as judge denies that it's a monopoly

A federal judge ruled that Meta is not a monopoly in a lawsuit with the FTC.

1 hour ago

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Meta wins antitrust trial as judge denies that it's a monopoly

TechCrunch

Monarch Tractor sued over tractors that were 'unable to operate autonomously'

Burks Tractor, a dealership located in Idaho, has sued Monarch for breach of contract and allegedly violating its warranty because the California-based startup's tractors were "unable to operate autonomously." The dealership also says the 10 tractors it purchased "continue to experience significant problems," ...

1 hour ago

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Monarch Tractor sued over tractors that were 'unable to operate autonomously'

TechCrunch

'Our funds are 20 years old': Limited partners confront VCs' liquidity crisis

Venture funds have longer timelines than anyone planned for, compelling LPs to rip up and rebuild their allocation models.

3 hours ago

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'Our funds are 20 years old': Limited partners confront VCs' liquidity crisis

TechCrunch

a16z leads $21M Series A into AI-native tax compliance software Sphere

Sphere helps automate registration, calculation, filing, and remittance obligations for companies. “We help companies collect tax on customer transactions,” Nicholas Rudder said, explaining that companies have to collect tax on purchases and remit it to authorities each month or quarter.

3 hours ago

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a16z leads $21M Series A into AI-native tax compliance software Sphere

TechCrunch

Snapchat rolls out 'Topic Chats' for public conversations

The social network says the new feature will let users chat about what’s happening in the world and across various communities, from Formula 1 to the reality TV show "Below Deck."

4 hours ago

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Snapchat rolls out 'Topic Chats' for public conversations

The Verge

Engadget

The best stocking stuffers you can get for $50 or less

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Engadget

The best stocking stuffers you can get for $50 or less

Engadget

You can turn a cluster of Macs into an AI supercomputer in macOS Tahoe 26.2

1 hour ago

Engadget

You can turn a cluster of Macs into an AI supercomputer in macOS Tahoe 26.2

Engadget

Epic Games Store will finally let you gift games

1 hour ago

Engadget

Epic Games Store will finally let you gift games

Engadget

Waymo is coming to five more cities

1 hour ago

Engadget

Waymo is coming to five more cities

Engadget

Hypixel Studios buys its IP from Riot, so Hytale is back in development

1 hour ago

Engadget

Hypixel Studios buys its IP from Riot, so Hytale is back in development

Engadget

Snapchat’s new ‘Topic Chats’ feature makes it easier to comment publicly on things you’re interested in

3 hours ago

Engadget

Snapchat’s new ‘Topic Chats’ feature makes it easier to comment publicly on things you’re interested in

FastCompany

Ars Technica

The Analogue 3D is the modern N64 fans have been waiting for

Excellent design and display filters, but the lack of OpenFPGA support rankles.

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

The Analogue 3D is the modern N64 fans have been waiting for

Ars Technica

Bonkers Bitcoin heist: 5-star hotels, cash-filled envelopes, vanishing funds

Bitcoin mining hardware exec falls for sophisticated crypto scam to tune of $200k

2 hours ago

Ars Technica

Bonkers Bitcoin heist: 5-star hotels, cash-filled envelopes, vanishing funds

Ars Technica

Google CEO: If an AI bubble pops, no one is getting out clean

Sundar Pichai says no company is immune if AI bubble bursts, echoing dotcom fears.

4 hours ago

Ars Technica

Google CEO: If an AI bubble pops, no one is getting out clean

Ars Technica

Google unveils Gemini 3 AI model and AI-first IDE called Antigravity

Google's flagship AI model is getting its second major upgrade this year.

4 hours ago

Ars Technica

Google unveils Gemini 3 AI model and AI-first IDE called Antigravity

Ars Technica

Ryan Gosling must save dying stars in Project Hail Mary trailer

"The consensus here is that it would be preferable if you did not die."

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

Ryan Gosling must save dying stars in Project Hail Mary trailer

Ars Technica

Tesla safety driver falls asleep during passenger’s robotaxi ride

A Reddit user posted video of his safety driver sleeping at the wheel in San Fransisco.

5 hours ago

Ars Technica

Tesla safety driver falls asleep during passenger’s robotaxi ride