TechCrunch
In the AI era, platforms have no choice but to fight fire with fire to cull spam.
Ars Technica
The Torifune asteroid turns out to be shaped like a peanut.
TechCrunch
Microsoft cut around 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce, on Monday — the latest in a series of layoffs that’s stoking fears of AI replacing jobs. The layoffs will hit Xbox and commercial sales the hardest.
Wired
Holes in socks have become a curious sight at this year’s World Cup. The reasons why are a weird mix of biomechanics, perception, and player habits.
TechCrunch
The hacking operations disclosed in a Canadian spy agency's annual report underscores some pressing national security threats facing the country and its top allies.
Ars Technica
FCA official makes case for greater powers for watchdog as millions use technology for personal finance decisions.
TechCrunch
WhatsApp now lets users reserve usernames ahead of the feature’s full rollout, making it possible to connect without sharing a phone number once usernames go live.
NY Times Tech
The layoffs were part of wider cuts at Microsoft, as the company prioritizes spending on artificial intelligence.
TechCrunch
Station F, the Paris-based startup hub founded by French billionaire Xavier Niel in 2017, is gearing up for a new edition of its selective acceleration F/ai program that will cement its role as a stepping stone for AI startups.
Ars Technica
The new model will be officially unveiled in late September.
Wired
The 300-mile Torcal arrives in September, but considering what's come before with Ferrari, Porsche and Mercedes, has the company timed its EV entry right?
Ars Technica
This hybrid V8 has organic-looking 3D-printed components and shatters lap records.
Wired
Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top keyboards for the job.
Wired
This midrange mini RGB LED television has a high-end price but doesn’t match the brightness and contrast of more advanced models.
Wired
A new study suggests that when our star becomes unstable in 5 billion years or so, Earth may avoid being engulfed by its fiery demise.
Wired
The Office of Professional Responsibility has opened more than 100 cases over what ICE officials call “incidents of doxing and threats” against ICE employees.
Wired
A study based on 47 million galaxies found that the cosmic web retains patterns on enormous scales, which could force a reevaluation of a pillar of cosmology.
TechCrunch
Even Realities, an ex-Apple team building camera-free smart glasses, raised $150M from Meituan and Tencent at a $1B valuation.
Wired
Distributed backups, cyber resilience, and a half-million records are preserving Palestinian history beyond any single building or border.
TechCrunch
While other humanoid startups chase sky-high valuations, Agility Robotics is betting its future on execution — and a SPAC.