Only $499 for the Pixel 8a is crazy. How can Google do it?
Google has packed premium phone specs into a budget price tag and isn’t going to lose any money doing it.
Read MoreFDA recalls faulty iOS app that injured hundreds of insulin pump users
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a Class 1 recall for an iOS app that interfaces with an insulin pump due to a software glitch …
Read More2024’s weirdest movie is a haunted flashback for the Nickelodeon generation
Jane Schoenbrun’s spooky A24 indie I Saw the TV Glow captures a precise moment in American culture — the last gasp of analog fandom before the internet age.
Read MoreWhy Your Car’s Key Fob Is So Hackable
They’re small, they’re convenient, and, according to security researchers, they’re extremely hackable. The car key fob doesn’t exactly have the greatest reputation when it comes to digital security. Over the …
Read MoreNcuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson on Doctor Who’s Lonely Heroes, and Being Embraced by Fans
There are few more intimidating things in the world of Doctor Who than introducing something new. Despite the series’ enduring themes of …
Read MoreVC fund performance is down sharply — but it may have already hit its lowest point
Venture capital has been hit hard by souring macroeconomic conditions over the past few years and it’s not yet clear how the market downturn affected VC fund performance. But recent …
Read MoreThe buzziest EV IPO of the year is a Chinese automaker
Zeekr’s market hype is noteworthy and may indicate that investors see value in the high-quality, low-price offerings of Chinese automakers.
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Anthropic now lets kids use its AI tech — within limits
AI startup Anthropic is changing its policies to allow minors to use its generative AI systems — in certain circumstances, at least. Announced in a post on the company’s official …
Read MoreThe United States Marines have robot dogs — equipped with firepower
The United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) is currently assessing robot dogs fitted with artificial intelligence-targeting guns.
The “robodogs” are developed by Ghost Robotics, with a view to …
Dear Apple, I want ‘Space Black’ on everything, including a ‘dark mode’ iPhone 16
“Space Black” looks badass — period. When Apple debuted the Space Black MacBook Pro at the “Scary Fast” Apple livestream event in October, I was salivating.
There’s something …
The Incredible Way Weta Created Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Spoilery Opening
When Weta’s Erik Winquist heard Fox was making another Planet of the Apes movie, he was initally skeptical. “It was presented …
Read MoreStartups Weekly: Trouble in EV land and Peloton is circling the drain
Welcome to Startups Weekly — Haje‘s weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. Look, …
Read MoreFounders Fund leads financing of composites startup Layup Parts
Scarcely five months after its founding, hard tech startup Layup Parts has landed a $9 million round of financing led by Founders Fund to transform composites manufacturing. Lux Capital and Haystack …
Read MoreOpenAI will reveal a mysterious AI product on Monday. What we know, how to watch.
OpenAI is hosting a live demo of updates on Monday, May 13. But it won’t be about GPT-5 or a search engine.
The announcement came …
Bumble Founder Shares Odd Future of Dating: Your AI Dates My AI
Bumble Founder and Executive Chair Whitney Wolfe Herd defended her dating app’s current and upcoming AI features on stage in San Francisco …
Read MoreAI trains robot dog to walk on a yoga ball
You have seen a bull-riding cowboy at a rodeo, now here is a robot dog able to balance and walk continuously on a yoga ball!
It is fun to watch the …
Twitter’s Jack Dorsey predicts Bitcoin could hit $1 million in six years
Jack Dorsey, a prominent tech leader, is making a bold prediction about the future of Bitcoin (BTC), stating that its price could skyrocket to over $1 million by 2030.
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‘Hades 2’: Our 8 Best Tips to Get You Started
Our beginner’s guide to Hades II, currently in early access, includes advice to help you during the opening hours of Supergiant’s sequel.
Read MorePaul Manfort Working on ‘Netflix-Like’ Service for China: Report
Paul Manafort, a top Trump associate who pleaded guilty to money laundering and obstruction …
Read MoreThe best Verizon deals of May 2024
Find cheap iPhones, great value Samsung smartphone and tablet bundles, and more at Verizon.
Read MoreOne of the Best Animated Sci-Fi Shows in Years Just Got Killed by Max—But There’s Still Hope
io9 named Scavengers Reign to our list of the best TV shows of 2023—but …
Read MoreAnthropic’s Claude sees tepid reception on iOS compared with ChatGPT’s debut
Unlike ChatGPT, Claude did not become a new App Store hit.
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Perplexity’s latest partnership set to power SoundHound’s voice assistant
For Perplexity, the partnership with SoundHound marks the addition of another strong distribution channel expanding the reach of its LLM-driven search capabilities.Read More
Read MoreOpenAI is unveiling new ChatGPT features on Monday – search engine not included
The chatbot’s free version is due for a refresh and OpenAI’s CEO promises new stuff that ‘feels like magic.’
Read MoreJack Dorsey Rains on Bluesky
Jack Dorsey reemerged on Elon Musk’s X recently, calling it a “freedom technology” last week as he stepped down from Bluesky’s board. …
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