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US Attorneys General tell AI companies they 'will be held accountable' for child safety failures

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Engadget

US Attorneys General tell AI companies they 'will be held accountable' for child safety failures

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TechCrunch

Tesla could have avoided that $242.5M Autopilot verdict, filings show

Instead, a jury awarded plaintiffs $242.5 million in compensatory and punitive damages.

5 hours ago

TechCrunch

Tesla could have avoided that $242.5M Autopilot verdict, filings show

TechCrunch

a16z spends $1.49M in Washington lobbying, while rivals mostly sit out

Venture giant Andreessen Horowitz is burning cash to shape policy on the Hill.

5 hours ago

TechCrunch

a16z spends $1.49M in Washington lobbying, while rivals mostly sit out

Engadget

Imgur protest covers the front page in anti-MediaLab memes

6 hours ago

Engadget

Imgur protest covers the front page in anti-MediaLab memes

TechCrunch

Road to Battlefield: Central Eurasia's largest startup competition in history sends four winners to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield

The startup ecosystem in Central Eurasia is having its moment. What started as 485 applications from across 27 countries has culminated in the largest startup pitch competition in Central Eurasia's history.

6 hours ago

TechCrunch

Road to Battlefield: Central Eurasia's largest startup competition in history sends four winners to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield

Engadget

Overwatch 2 will overhaul its progression systems to show more visual flair in matches

7 hours ago

Engadget

Overwatch 2 will overhaul its progression systems to show more visual flair in matches

Engadget

iOS 26: Here's everything you need to know about Apple's upcoming iPhone and iPad updates

7 hours ago

Engadget

iOS 26: Here's everything you need to know about Apple's upcoming iPhone and iPad updates

TechCrunch

Next set of VC judges locked in for Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

The Startup Battlefield 2025 judging panel is getting even stronger. Our first wave of VCs brought serious firepower, and now we’re adding more top investors who will grill founders, unpack the big questions, and help crown this year’s $100,000 champion at TechCrunch Disrupt, October 27–29 in San ...

7 hours ago

TechCrunch

Next set of VC judges locked in for Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Engadget

The iPhone 17 event is likely in September: What to expect from Apple's upcoming launch

7 hours ago

Engadget

The iPhone 17 event is likely in September: What to expect from Apple's upcoming launch

Ars Technica

Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year

Google says it's no different than checking IDs at the airport.

8 hours ago

Ars Technica

Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year

TechCrunch

AI sycophancy isn't just a quirk, experts consider it a 'dark pattern' to turn users into profit

Experts say that many of the AI industry’s design decisions are likely to fuel episodes of AI psychosis. Many raised concerns about several tendencies that are unrelated to underlying capability.

8 hours ago

TechCrunch

AI sycophancy isn't just a quirk, experts consider it a 'dark pattern' to turn users into profit

Engadget

Perplexity has cooked up a new way to pay publishers for their content

8 hours ago

Engadget

Perplexity has cooked up a new way to pay publishers for their content

Ars Technica

Senator castigates federal judiciary for ignoring “basic cybersecurity”

Breaches in 2020 and 2025, reportedly by foreign adversaries, exposed confidential files.

9 hours ago

Ars Technica

Senator castigates federal judiciary for ignoring “basic cybersecurity”

Ars Technica

Blade Runner makes its live-action return next year

New series will star Michelle Yeoh and take place 50 years after the 2017 film.

9 hours ago

Ars Technica

Blade Runner makes its live-action return next year

Ars Technica

Horrifying screwworm infection confirmed in US traveler after overseas trip

It's not a first—there was a case last year—but it's still disturbing.

9 hours ago

Ars Technica

Horrifying screwworm infection confirmed in US traveler after overseas trip

WIRED

Best Discounts for Teachers (2025): Deals on School Supplies, Tech, and More

Ace the school year with special perks—like cheap software, phone plans, and classroom supplies.

9 hours ago

WIRED

Best Discounts for Teachers (2025): Deals on School Supplies, Tech, and More

TechCrunch

Bounce launches a service for moving accounts between Bluesky and Mastodon

Bounce publicly debuts a tool that will let you move your account between open social networks like Bluesky and Mastodon.

9 hours ago

TechCrunch

Bounce launches a service for moving accounts between Bluesky and Mastodon

Ars Technica

Like Intel before it, AMD blames motherboard makers for burnt-out CPUs

Users of X3D CPUs in ASRock motherboards seem to be at particularly high risk.

10 hours ago

Ars Technica

Like Intel before it, AMD blames motherboard makers for burnt-out CPUs

Ars Technica

YouTube secretly tested AI video enhancement without notifying creators

Google says this isn't technically "GenAI," but it is altering videos without warning.

10 hours ago

Ars Technica

YouTube secretly tested AI video enhancement without notifying creators

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WIRED

WIRED Might Have Found a New Best Bag in the World

Our previous top pick has been discontinued, but our man who carries things thinks he’s found a worthy replacement.

12 hours ago

WIRED

WIRED Might Have Found a New Best Bag in the World

WIRED

25 Best Power Banks (2025), I've Tested Countless to Find Them

Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.

15 hours ago

WIRED

25 Best Power Banks (2025), I've Tested Countless to Find Them

WIRED

LG S95AR Review: A Hassle-Free Dolby Atmos Soundbar

LG’s top soundbar serves up thrilling surround sound and Dolby Atmos in a singular package.

16 hours ago

WIRED

LG S95AR Review: A Hassle-Free Dolby Atmos Soundbar

WIRED

Pro by Déesse Pro Review: Mostly a Gimmick

If LED devices are supposed to make skin care easier, this one makes it feel like a chore.

17 hours ago

WIRED

Pro by Déesse Pro Review: Mostly a Gimmick

WIRED

Meta Has Already Won the Smart Glasses Race

By securing a billion-dollar stake in the world’s largest eyewear maker with a massive retail footprint, Meta is building both a moat and a launchpad, leaving Google trailing and Apple way behind.

17 hours ago

WIRED

Meta Has Already Won the Smart Glasses Race