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Barret Zoph, the Thinking Machines co-founder who defected to OpenAI, is now at Google
Zoph, who co-founded Thinking Machines Lab alongside Mira Murati and also served as the startup's CTO, led a brief stint at…
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The Verge
GTA VI looks just as great as we could hope for
Netflix and Rockstar Games finally debuted their "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto VI. It showed that the new game looks to…
Expert Intelligence: a new way for you to engage with trusted content
Expert Intelligence lets you add ebooks like those you’ve purchased from Google Play Books directly to a Gemini Notebook.
The Verge
Google’s AI note-taking app now allows you to interact with books
Google's AI note-taking app, Gemini Notebook, can now pull information from the books you've purchased. The new "Expert…
Engadget
Ubisoft apologizes for accidentally selling Heroes of Might and Magic 3 without the actual game files
The Steam release was supposed to get fans excited for an upcoming remake.
Engadget
YouTubers can now include affiliate links to Amazon in their content.
The retailer just finally joined YouTube Shopping's affiliate program.
Engadget
Meta is closing a loophole that allowed people to record with their smart glasses' light covered
It's the second update in less than two months to address privacy concerns.
The Verge
Google tells Android app developers to cool it on memory use, or else
Google will start policing memory-hungry Android apps as a direct response to the RAM crisis. Spotted by TechCrunch, the company…
Engadget
How to adjust the custom EQ settings for your AirPods in iOS 27
Everything you need to know about Apple's latest audio tool.
Engadget
IMAX or LieMax? How to tell the difference
The IMAX logo doesn't always tell you what kind of screen or projector you're getting.
TechCrunch
ATF declares ‘major incident’ as ransomware gang claims hack
The ATF is the latest federal government agency in recent years to notify Congress of a "major incident" involving its…
Engadget
Legal experts say Meta's settlement puts YouTube, TikTok and Snap on notice
Meta's settlement could force its biggest competitors to reshape their apps.
TechCrunch
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and 100 other companies call for action to defend against rogue AI
Some of the world's largest tech companies and AI startups have come together to decry the current state of cybersecurity and to…
Samsung
Samsung Introduces New Odyssey Lineup for Fast-Paced Gaming at Gamescom 2026
Samsung Electronics today announced its 2027 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup at Gamescom 2026, the world’s largest gaming event…
Engadget
Samsung's wild new Odyssey lineup includes a 1,100Hz gaming monitor
Also shown off was the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9.
TechCrunch
Google’s new Fitbit Air brings Pokémon Sleep to your wrist
Google teamed up with the Pokemon Company to introduce a special-edition Fitbit Air that works with the Pokémon Sleep app.
Celebrating 250 years of America, from its history to its future
Google and YouTube are celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
TechCrunch
Fashion startup Atorie raises $9.5M to bring consumers luxury goods without the markup
Fashion startup Atorie announced Thursday a $9.5 million seed round.