TechCrunch
This popular ad blocker app for iPhones, iPads, and Macs can now block ads from loading inside apps, including web browsers, thanks to a new feature in the latest Apple software.
TechCrunch
With just two weeks to go, StrictlyVC Los Angeles is quickly approaching. On Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo. Investors, founders, and tech leaders will gather for an evening of conversations exploring some of the most consequential shifts taking place across venture capital, defense technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced industry. Secure your spot here. For […]
Wired
The USDA this week confirmed the first known infection of the carnivorous fly larva, which feast on the flesh of living mammals, after the United States eradicated the nightmare bugs in the 1960s.
Ars Technica
FCC did not violate carriers' right to jury trial, court says in 8-1 ruling.
TechCrunch
Startup Battlefield is returning to Australia — here’s what happened the last time we came to Sydney
On August 19, Startup Battlefield is returning to Sydney in partnership with Stripe, one of the world's most iconic technology companies. We're taking over Stripe Tour Sydney for a night that the Australian startup ecosystem won't forget.
Ars Technica
Estonian government benchmark shows how dozens of models combat Russia's "strategic narratives."
NY Times Tech
The country on Thursday released a national artificial intelligence strategy that focuses on building its sovereign capability and protecting consumers.
Ars Technica
By targeting large numbers of users, attackers increased their chances of success.
Ars Technica
Musk can't be trusted to protect X user privacy, public commenters warn FTC.
TechCrunch
Meta may have one found one way to slash its massive data center bill: tents.
TechCrunch
Poke, the startup that lets people use AI agents through simple text messages, has become the first AI agent approved for Apple’s Messages for Business platform.
TechCrunch
Fusion startup Helion is racing to complete a power plant for Microsoft by 2028. A fresh infusion of cash should help with that.
Wired
On Uncanny Valley, we dive into the IPO bonanza that the top AI companies are embarking on to the point where some real estate listings are looking for not just regular old cash, but Anthropic stock.
Ars Technica
NCTA seeks waiver from foreign-router ban, citing memory and substrate shortages.
Wired
The indie artist has played a string of surprise, small-venue shows with no phones allowed, prompting fans to piece together clues about a potential upcoming album.
Ars Technica
Scientists in Finland found bees could solve an insect version of the classic "box-and-banana" problem.
Wired
Code reviewed by WIRED uncovered an unreleased face-recognition system embedded in Meta’s smart glasses platform. It’s designed to identify people via biometric data stored on users’ phones.
Wired
A new documentary chronicles how the app became a stand-in for American anxieties about social media, China, and political power.
TechCrunch
Meta's board cites "due process" concerns over account bans. It's also pushing Meta to offer clear information about violations and its use in AI in making its determinations.
TechCrunch
Creators often have to parse through charts and dashboards to understand their performance, but with the new AI assistant, they can get quick answers to questions like "When should I post?" and "What are people saying in my comments?"