Apple's Smart Home Screen Delayed Again Until Fall
Apple's rumored smart home display keeps getting pushed back. The device, which some call a "HomePod with a screen," was supposed to launch in 2025, then moved to spring 2024,…
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OpenAI and Google Workers Back Rival AI Company in Pentagon Fight
More than 30 employees from OpenAI and Google DeepMind signed a public statement supporting their competitor Anthropic in a lawsuit against the Pentagon. The Defense Department labeled Anthropic a "supply-chain…
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Bluesky CEO Steps Down to Focus on Building the App
Jay Graber, the CEO who built Twitter rival Bluesky into a platform with millions of users, is stepping down from her leadership role. She's staying at the company but wants…
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Trump Wears Campaign Hat to Military Funeral Ceremony
President Trump wore his branded campaign hat during a solemn military ceremony welcoming home six fallen U.S. service members killed in Kuwait. The white baseball cap, which sells for $55…
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Nintendo Slashes Prices on Mario Games by Half for Mario Day
Nintendo is celebrating Mario Day (March 10th, or "Mar10") with massive discounts on Mario games for the Nintendo Switch. Popular titles are seeing price cuts of up to 50%, making…
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OpenAI Buys Security Startup to Make AI Agents Safer
OpenAI just bought Promptfoo, a startup that tests AI systems for security flaws. The deal shows how worried AI companies are about their technology being used safely in real businesses.…
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Google Pixel Watch 4 Hits Lowest Price Ever at $290
Google's latest smartwatch just got a lot cheaper. The Pixel Watch 4 dropped to $289.99 at major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Target - that's $60 off and the…
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Steam Machine Still Coming This Year, Valve Promises
Valve says their Steam Machine gaming device is still on track to launch sometime this year, though they won't say exactly when. The company has been vague about timing details,…
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Penguin Random House Redesigns Its Famous Bird Logo
Penguin Random House just gave its famous penguin logo a major makeover. The publishing giant created a whole series of hand-drawn illustrations called "Playful Penguins" that show the iconic bird…
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Palmer Luckey's Gaming Company Now Worth $1 Billion
Palmer Luckey, the guy who created the Oculus VR headset before selling it to Facebook, is now building a billion-dollar gaming company. His startup ModRetro is reportedly looking for investors…
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Anthropic Pentagon Deal Sparks Startup Defense Debate
AI company Anthropic recently signed a deal with the Pentagon, causing heated debate in Silicon Valley. The controversy has many startup founders wondering if they should avoid defense contracts altogether.…
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Apple Planning Three New Ultra-Expensive Products
Apple is reportedly working on three new high-end products that will join its most expensive "Ultra" lineup. Fresh off launching a budget-friendly MacBook, the company is now swinging in the…
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Prison Company Building AI Worker Camps Across America
A company that runs immigration detention centers is now building housing camps for AI workers. GEO Group sees big profits in creating temporary communities for the thousands of people needed…