The Verge
It’s about ethics in journalism, with Ben Smith
Today I’m talking to Ben Smith, the editor-in-chief of Semafor. Everywhere you go, people say they don’t trust the media — and…
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Engadget
What are the two types of Bluetooth and what are they used for?
You probably use Bluetooth regularly, but different accessories call for different types of Bluetooth.
TechCrunch
Uber adds Zipline drones to its Eats delivery network
Uber is also making investing in Zipline as part of the tie-up.
TechCrunch
Wispr raises $280M at $2B valuation as it looks beyond dictation
Wispr’s total funding is now over $361 million.
TechCrunch
Crypto hardware wallet owners face fresh security risks after recent spate of personal data thefts
The hacks at shipping companies used to mail out hardware wallets puts crypto owners at greater risk of real-world attacks.
Engadget
HP Omnibook X (2026) review: Nailing the basics
The Omnibook X isn't flashy, but it still excels in almost every way.
Engadget
What actually happens when you let apps track your activity?
What kind of data is being collected by our devices, and how is it being used? Should we "Ask app not to track"?
The Verge
Whisker’s AI-powered litter robot thinks my cats swapped bodies
The greatest invention in pet tech in recent years is the litter robot. A machine that scoops your kitties' poop so you don't…
The Verge
How to take better photos of your pets
Like the pets of any self-respecting millennial, my cats have their own Instagram account. Noodle and Loaf - aka Carb Cats…
The Verge
Anthropic explains how Claude’s invisible text watermarks will work
Anthropic has clarified how it's planning to apply invisible watermarks to Claude-generated text in order to comply with Europe's…
Engadget
OpenAI reportedly disbanded its preparedness team as part of a 'streamlining' process
As part of a restructuring, OpenAI reportedly disbanded a team that assesses the potential for catastrophic risks with its models.
Get closer to the game with Gemini and Pixel
Google Gemini and Pixel partner with five global football clubs to elevate the fan matchday experience through AI and Smartphone…
Samsung
Samsung Announces Partnership With Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4
Samsung Electronics today announced an exclusive partnership with Activision as the official TV, monitor, soundbar, and Wi-Fi…
The Verge
I’m hooked on Peak Design’s new City bags
It's just a hook, sewn into a bag, but I really, really like it. Peak Design is so proud of its clever integration that the San…
Engadget
Another woman joins lawsuit accusing Grok of generating CSAM
A fourth party is pursuing legal action against xAI, alleging that Grok was used to create CSAM based on her childhood photos.
The Verge
OpenAI reportedly disbanded its preparedness team
According to the Financial Times, OpenAI disbanded its preparedness team at the end of last month. The job of the preparedness…
Engadget
Turn on these settings to protect your Android phone from theft
Google has added some smart theft-detection features to Android in recent years.
TechCrunch
Stripe will reportedly acquire AI gateway startup OpenRouter for $7B+
OpenRouter's CEO recently described the startup as Stripe for AI.