The Verge
Space mirrors could ruin astronomy — and your eyes
Solar energy, at any time of day or night - that's the dream of space mirror projects. Futurists have been imagining satellite…
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Ford’s new AI assistant can check your fuel levels and tire pressure
Ford is rolling out a new AI-powered assistant that can answer questions about your Ford or Lincoln vehicle, such as how much…
Engadget
Future Apple Watches may include more screen sizes or even a model with no display
Apple's next Watch won't change much, but future models may see significant updates.
Engadget
OpenAI slows down Astra development due to cybersecurity concerns
Meta slowed down development of its Astra model as it couldn't 'rule out critical cyber capabilities.'
Engadget
The FCC wants to ban drones with LiDAR that it previously approved
If you're thinking of buying a LiDAR-equipped DJI drone, the FCC is proposing to ban them.
TechCrunch
Embattled hedge fund Situational Awareness invests $400M in chip startup Source Foundry
The AI-focused hedge fund is still making some big bets.
The Verge
No Dogs in Space is a music history podcast for true obsessives
Sadly, there hasn't been a new episode of No Dogs in Space since July of 2024. Part four of the podcast's series on Can wrapped…
TechCrunch
Anthropic is turning Claude Code’s auto mode on by default
Programming with Claude Code will soon require even less human oversight.
Engadget
How to use Claude's voice mode
Anthropic's chatbot can be very vocal, if you want it to be.
Engadget
Here's how to format a USB drive on Windows
There are several scenarios that might require you to format a USB drive. But don't worry -- We'll show you how.
The Verge
Zuckerberg’s yacht was closer, but someone else saved a stranded boat
Earlier this week, the Alaskan cruise ship Wilderness Legacy rescued a small skiff stranded near Farragut Bay after running out…
Engadget
How to use ChatGPT's new, more natural Voice Mode for conversations
Talking to ChatGPT just got a lot less awkward.
TechCrunch
TechCrunch Mobility: Zoox prepares for launch and Uber’s AV empire
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in…
The Verge
49ers coach says his Tesla was on Autopilot when he crashed
Four weeks ago, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in an accident near downtown Palo Alto. At the time Shanahan…
Engadget
How to hide and unhide an app on your iPhone or iPad (and why you may want to)
There are several smart reasons most people should be hiding apps on their iPhone or iPad. Here's how to do it.
TechCrunch
Historian Jill Lepore says Silicon Valley misreads science fiction and undermines democracy
On the latest episode of Equity, we spoke to Jill Lepore about "government by machines" and why Elon Musk is a bad science…
TechCrunch
The AI safety test is becoming a safety risk
AI agents are escaping cybersecurity testing environments and reaching real-world systems, raising questions about whether safety…
Engadget
The downsides of switching from iPhone to Android
If you're considering ditching iOS for an Android device, make sure you know what you might be losing.